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ABW 125 Ali - Huhrera II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Halen (ranked 3998 p4p, 494 weight class) and Shiva Shiva (ranked 22083 p4p, 782 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Halen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shiva Shiva!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halen thows a leg kick but Shiva checks it
and Shiva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shiva.
Halen managing to block the knees to the body from Shiva.
Halen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shiva looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Shiva.
It looks like Vlad Halen has been cut.
Shiva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shiva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shiva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Halen, pushing him back against the cage.
Shiva tries to pull guard but Halen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shiva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shiva closes the distance and clinches up with Halen, looking for a takedown. Shiva pushes Halen against the cage but Halen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vlad Halen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shiva Shiva.
Shiva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Halen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shiva has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Halen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Halen misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiva forces Halen back against the cage and clinches.
Shiva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Halen.
Shiva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Halen sizes up Shiva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Halen throws a head kick but Shiva moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Halen as Shiva shoots in.
Halen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shiva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Halen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shiva looks winded!
Shiva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Halen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halen wants to control but Shiva postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halen tries to buck Shiva off but Shiva is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halen is being controlled here.
Halen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shiva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halen can't do much from the bottom here.
Shiva throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Halen trying to remain calm as Shiva controls from the top position.
Halen trying to control but Shiva flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Halen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Shiva.
Halen showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halen can't escape the position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Shiva. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Shiva controls the action.
Shiva is trying to stick to Halen's back but Halen is turning into Shiva. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shiva's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Halen.
Halen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Halen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shiva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halen wants to control from the top but Shiva keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiva has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Halen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Shiva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halen throws a lazy head kick
and Shiva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shiva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shiva moves into the clinch.
Shiva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shiva wants to counter with a clinch but Halen pushes him away.
Halen swinging wildly here.
Halen misses with a head kick.
Shiva shoots in but no luck this time.
Shiva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Halen circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiva Shiva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Halen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Halen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shiva has closed the distance and engaged Halen in a clinch.
Shiva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Halen blocks it with crossed arms.
Halen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shiva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shiva gets control of Halen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shiva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shiva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shiva pulls Halen in close to his closed guard and prevents Halen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shiva striking off his back but it's not causing Halen any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiva working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiva has control of Halen's left arm, preventing Halen from doing any damage.
Shiva looking for a sweep. Not yet Shiva, not yet.
Halen trying to control but Shiva is working from the bottom.
Shiva trying to control the position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Halen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shiva takes the fight into the clinch.
Shiva breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halen throws a low kick but Shiva avoids it.
Shiva throws a head kick but Halen moves out of range.
Vlad Halen is winning the standup battle so far.
Shiva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Halen eats them both and turns towards Shiva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shiva forces Halen back against the cage and clinches.
Halen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shiva is trying to pull guard but Halen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Halen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halen can't find room to land a body shot as Shiva controls the action.
Halen misses with a punch to the body.
Shiva breaks from the clinch.
Shiva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shiva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halen misses with a low kick.
Shiva has managed to clinch.
Shiva works on Halen's body with a couple of short punches.
Shiva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shiva.
Shiva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Halen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shiva shoots in for a takedown but Halen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vlad Halen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shiva Shiva.
Shiva blocks a head kick by Halen.
Shiva avoids the head kick by Halen.
Halen misses with a head kick.
Vlad Halen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shiva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shiva moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shiva breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halen leaves Shiva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Halen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Halen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shiva closes the distance and clinches.
Shiva looking for a takedown.
Halen is pressed up against the cage. Shiva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Halen down to the mat. Halen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shiva is breathing heavily.
Halen throws a jab when Shiva was well out of range.
Shiva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halen as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiva Shiva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vlad Halen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Halen throws a head kick but Shiva moves out of range.
Halen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shiva tries to counter with a clinch but Halen shakes him off and moves away.
Shiva fails with the takedown.
Shiva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Halen is trying to drag Shiva to the mat but Shiva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halen is trying to pull guard but Shiva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shiva is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shiva pulls guard.
Shiva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Halen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shiva Shiva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shiva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shiva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shiva advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Shiva seems content to control.
Shiva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Halen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shiva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shiva gets to his feet. Halen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halen leaves Shiva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Halen throws a head kick but Shiva moves out of range.
Halen throws a right hand that Shiva ducks under and follows up with a left that Shiva also avoids with ease.
Shiva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Halen tries to avoid it but Shiva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Halen to the ground. Halen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vlad Halen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shiva Shiva.
Halen misses the shot to the body.
Shiva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Halen throws a head kick that misses.
Shiva throws a counter combo.
Halen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shiva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halen but Halen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shiva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halen tries a head kick but it misses.
Halen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shiva unleashes a big counter combination but Halen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Halen throws a head kick but Shiva moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halen misses with a double jab.
Halen leaves Shiva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Halen misses with a hook. Shiva ducked under it nicely.
Halen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vlad Halen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shiva.
Halen throws a head kick that misses.
Shiva goes for a double leg but Halen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Halen continues to drive forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shiva is able to avoid easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shiva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Halen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shiva moves into the clinch successfully.
Shiva Shiva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Halen scores with a shoulder strike.
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 Vlad Halen.
I think Shiva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shiva Shiva!
Shiva Shiva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yayi Zinsou (ranked 5532 p4p, 484 weight class) and Stefano Skubini (ranked 4119 p4p, 398 weight class). Yayi Zinsou has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yayi Zinsou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Stefano Skubini!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Skubini circles away easily
and Skubini counters with a nice body shot.
Skubini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zinsou feints and as Skubini raises his hands in defense, Zinsou changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zinsou throws a strike but Skubini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Skubini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skubini stopping the sweep attempt from Zinsou.
Zinsou is trying to control the position but Skubini postures up.
Zinsou keeping moving, preventing Skubini from controlling successfully.
Zinsou preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zinsou wants to sweep here but Skubini controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skubini pushing down on Zinsou's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zinsou wants to get back to full guard.
Skubini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zinsou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Skubini not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skubini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skubini trying to control from half guard but Zinsou is working away.
Skubini stops Zinsou from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skubini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skubini throwing shots but Zinsou is blocking nicely.
Skubini thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zinsou's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou is not content to let Skubini control the position.
Zinsou avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Skubini.
Skubini controlling the action here.
Zinsou works his way to full guard. Good work.
Skubini with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zinsou trying to keep a closed guard but Skubini is proving a slippery customer.
Zinsou wants to improve his position but instead Skubini has moved into half guard.
Skubini thows a huge punch but Zinsou dodges it nicely.
Skubini wants to control but Zinsou is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zinsou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zinsou trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skubini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skubini connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zinsou is on top in guard.
Zinsou trying to control but Skubini is working from the bottom.
Zinsou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Skubini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skubini looking for a sweep. Not yet Skubini, not yet.
Skubini has his hands on Zinsou's head, controlling the position.
Zinsou advances position into side control!
Skubini is trying to control Zinsou's posture but Zinsou avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skubini keeps working.
Skubini is trying to control Zinsou's posture but Zinsou avoids it.
Zinsou creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Skubini can't do much from the bottom here.
Skubini is not content to let Zinsou control the position.
Zinsou connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Skubini some visible discomfort.
Skubini takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Skubini takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Skubini defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skubini gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zinsou is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zinsou trying to control the action but Skubini is working from the bottom.
Zinsou is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zinsou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zinsou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skubini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zinsou has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Skubini holds on and takes a little breather.
Zinsou chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yayi Zinsou will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zinsou connects with a body shot that sends Skubini's belly button to the back.
Zinsou is looking to clinch.
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Skubini lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Skubini unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zinsou lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee calls for Skubini to work.
Zinsou on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zinsou drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skubini pulls his leg out and moves away.
Skubini has Zinsou up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou can't break the clinch.
Skubini lands with a short shot to the head.
Skubini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skubini leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zinsou is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skubini gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skubini scores a nice knee to the body.
Skubini scores with a shoulder strike.
Skubini stalling against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Zinsou's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Skubini. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Skubini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skubini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees to the body from Skubini.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skubini crunches a lovely knee into Zinsou's ribcage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skubini.
Skubini gets through Zinsou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zinsou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skubini stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skubini.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skubini working Zinsou over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skubini lands a big knee! That's hurt Zinsou! Oh, he's all over the place! Skubini lands another knee that sends Zinsou to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefano Skubini!
After winning the bout, Stefano Skubini 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergeant Dignam (ranked 3871 p4p, 425 weight class) and Bruno Brunatny (ranked 3539 p4p, 392 weight class). Dignam comes to the cage accompanied by Go Hard. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergeant Dignam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Brunatny!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dignam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brunatny scores with a nice body kick.
Brunatny slips a straight right by Dignam.
A head kick misses from Brunatny.
Brunatny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dignam avoids the head kick by Brunatny.
Dignam throws a big counter combination but Brunatny scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brunatny fails with the takedown
and Dignam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dignam moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Dignam was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dignam throws a jab when Brunatny was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Dignam misses the target.
Dignam takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dignam checks a leg kick.
Dignam has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brunatny finds it's way round the side to connect with Dignam's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunatny tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunatny throws a series of punches but Dignam moves out of range.
Dignam tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brunatny manages to circle out of the way.
Brunatny dodges the punch combination from Dignam.
Brunatny throws a sloppy head kick
and Dignam counters with a stiff right hand.
Dignam swings for the body but Brunatny moves out of range.
A jab from Brunatny finds it's way through Dignam's defenses.
Dignam misses with a lunging right hand
and Brunatny counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brunatny throws a head kick that misses
and Dignam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dignam avoids the head kick by Brunatny.
Brunatny throws a head kick but Dignam moves out of range.
A punch combination from Brunatny misses.
Brunatny gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dignam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brunatny misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dignam misses with the combination.
A jab from Dignam misses.
Brunatny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brunatny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brunatny lands a head kick that stumbles Dignam and the fighters go to the mat.
Dignam is rocked!
Dignam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dignam tries to get out of the position.
Brunatny preventing the sweep.
Oh Dignam is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunatny throws a big right hand that misses.
Dignam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brunatny defends it easily.
Dignam trying to control the position.
Dignam seems to have got his legs back now.
Brunatny won't allow Dignam to get back to his feet.
Dignam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunatny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brunatny is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dignam wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brunatny is now in half guard.
Dignam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brunatny.
Dignam is trying to stand.
Brunatny has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dignam is trying to maintain the position but Brunatny is very close to passing his half guard.
Brunatny seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dignam wants to control but Brunatny is keeping busy.
Brunatny working Dignam over with strikes.
Brunatny passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brunatny connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunatny drops a big elbow. That's hurt Dignam! More shots from Brunatny and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Brunatny!
Bruno Brunatny thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Benavidez (ranked 2343 p4p, 275 weight class) and Leon Cotton (ranked 3211 p4p, 357 weight class). Cotton has chosen Humble by: Kendrick Lamar 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Benavidez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leon Cotton!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Cotton. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Benavidez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cotton misses with a kick to the body
and Benavidez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cotton's guard.
Cotton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benavidez tries to free his leg and advance position but Cotton is retaining full guard.
Benavidez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cotton's guard.
Benavidez passes to full mount!
Benavidez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cotton is desperately trying to improve his position but Benavidez has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotton prevents Benavidez from taking his back.
Cotton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Benavidez.
Cotton told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cotton is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotton is still trying to improve position.
Cotton has given up his back here. Will Benavidez look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Cotton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Benavidez's guard. Nice work there by Cotton.
Benavidez working for a triangle but Cotton defends it easily.
Benavidez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cotton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benavidez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cotton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotton lands a couple of digs.
Cotton with a nice head shot there.
Benavidez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cotton is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cotton lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benavidez has an active guard here but Cotton has managed to pass into half guard.
Benavidez tries to get to full guard but Cotton has control of the leg.
Benavidez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cotton pulls his head out easily.
Benavidez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cotton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Benavidez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cotton pulls his head out easily.
Cotton is working for a kimura but Benavidez is defending it quite comfortably.
Cotton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez actively working from the bottom here.
Cotton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benavidez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benavidez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benavidez is defending against the submission attempts here by Cotton.
Benavidez looking for submissions off his back.
That's four 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.
Benavidez actively working from the bottom here.
Benavidez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cotton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Benavidez sees it coming and defends easily.
Benavidez looking for submissions off his back.
Cotton wants to control but Benavidez is keeping him busy.
Benavidez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cotton pulls his head out easily.
Benavidez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cotton pulls his head out easily.
Benavidez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cotton pulls his head out easily.
Cotton wants to work for an arm triangle but Benavidez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cotton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Benavidez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cotton misses with a kick to the body.
Cotton misses with a shot to the body
and Benavidez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cotton thinking.
Benavidez scores with a jab. Cotton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cotton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benavidez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cotton in his tracks.
Cotton throws a lazy right hand but Benavidez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cotton fails to land with a series of punches.
Benavidez drops his shoulder and cracks Cotton with a huge uppercut! Cotton goes down! Can Benavidez finish him?
Cotton is rocked!
It looks like Leon Cotton has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benavidez trying to control but Cotton is working from the bottom.
Cotton is still in real trouble! Can Benavidez finish him?
Benavidez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cotton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cotton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benavidez defends it easily.
Cotton can't keep his opponent in guard - Benavidez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cotton seems to have recovered his senses.
Cotton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benavidez works his way into side control.
Benavidez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cotton, who protects the arm well.
Cotton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Benavidez's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Benavidez! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Cotton has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roy Benavidez!
A victorious Roy Benavidez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Leon Cotton had this to say: 'When I return it will be HELL to pay!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suck it (ranked 2778 p4p, 282 weight class) and Krease McBreezer (ranked 1720 p4p, 187 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Krease McBreezer enters the cage!
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suck it!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krease McBreezer!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
it throws a sloppy body shot
and McBreezer counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Suck it has been cut.
McBreezer is looking to clinch.
And it counters with a quick kick to the body but McBreezer blocks it.
McBreezer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but it moves away.
it tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBreezer was well out of range. Poor timing from it.
it throws an overhand right that lands on McBreezer's shoulder, as McBreezer tries to avoid the shot.
it closes the distance and pushes McBreezer back into the cage.
McBreezer lands a knee to the head.
McBreezer lands a left hand.
McBreezer tries to work over it's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
it tries to work over McBreezer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
it scores with a hook to the body.
it misses with a punch to the body.
it misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBreezer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. it is defending well for now.
McBreezer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and it avoids it.
McBreezer prevents a body shot from it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBreezer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
it can't find room to land a body shot as McBreezer controls the action.
McBreezer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
it tries a body shot but McBreezer blocks it.
McBreezer tries to land knees in the clinch but it avoids the damage to the body.
McBreezer manages to break the clinch.
it misses with a hook
and McBreezer counters with a nice leg kick.
McBreezer forces it back against the cage and clinches.
McBreezer lands a hook that snaps the head of it backwards.
McBreezer lands a hook that snaps the head of it backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McBreezer.
it misses with a punch to the body.
McBreezer lands with a light punch inside.
McBreezer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McBreezer working it over with knees to the body.
it is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBreezer scores a nice knee to the body.
McBreezer presses it against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McBreezer scores with a knee to the head.
McBreezer connects with a knee to the head.
Suck it's cut is getting worse.
McBreezer lands a hook that snaps the head of it backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McBreezer.
it takes a shot to the head.
McBreezer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
it is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for McBreezer.
Oh it is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McBreezer pushes it against the cage. McBreezer is working some dirty boxing. McBreezer pushes off with a quick right hook! it goes down! it tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! McBreezer moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krease McBreezer!
A very excited looking Krease McBreezer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thor Hammer (ranked 1376 p4p, 182 weight class) and Tumleh Schmitt (ranked 3746 p4p, 383 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tumleh Schmitt was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tumleh Schmitt!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer moves out of range of the body kick from Schmitt.
Schmitt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Schmitt wants to stand but Hammer is controlling his arm.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Schmitt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hammer is looking to regain half guard here but Schmitt keeps moving and retains side control.
Hammer is trying to control Schmitt's posture but Schmitt avoids it.
Hammer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schmitt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schmitt misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmitt throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hammer works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Schmitt trying to advance position but Hammer counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmitt wants to stand but Hammer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Schmitt postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Schmitt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schmitt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Schmitt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schmitt looking to sit in guard and control but Hammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmitt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hammer controls the pace.
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.
Schmitt trying to keep a closed guard but Hammer is proving a slippery customer.
Schmitt is looking for a triangle but Hammer pushes his legs off easily.
Schmitt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schmitt wants to get back to his feet but Hammer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammer won't allow Schmitt to sweep him here.
Hammer is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Hammer.
Schmitt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crunch! Schmitt slams his shin into Hammer's torso.
Hammer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schmitt's calf.
Schmitt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Schmitt.
Schmitt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schmitt throws a wild body kick that Hammer sees coming a mile off.
Schmitt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Schmitt throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Schmitt throws a body kick that misses
and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmitt shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a hook. Schmitt ducked under it nicely.
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Schmitt moved out of range.
Hammer dodges the punch combination from Schmitt.
Schmitt with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Schmitt tries to clinch up
and Hammer counters with a straight right hand.
Schmitt tries to clinch up but Hammer circles away and keeps his distance.
Hammer throwing a counter right hand but Schmitt manages to avoid it.
Schmitt looks for the body kick but Hammer saw that one coming.
Hammer scores with a decent looking hook.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schmitt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schmitt in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thor Hammer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Schmitt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hammer can pounce on him.
Schmitt tries to work over Hammer's front leg with a kick but Hammer checks it.
Hammer scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hammer.
Good shot there by Hammer.
Hammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schmitt circles away quickly and effectively.
Schmitt throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.
It looked like Hammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schmitt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hammer checks it well.
Schmitt drops his hands momentarily and Hammer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Schmitt misses.
Schmitt throws a lazy head kick
letting Hammer counter with a right hand.
Schmitt looks to throw a body kick
and Hammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schmitt is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmitt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thor Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmitt connects with a crisp jab.
Hammer lands a right hook to the body.
Schmitt blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Schmitt misses with a kick to the body.
Schmitt moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Schmitt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Schmitt closes the distance and pushes Hammer back into the cage.
Schmitt tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Schmitt back against the cage.
Schmitt misses with some punches.
Schmitt has a couple of punches blocked by Hammer.
Schmitt swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt misses with some punches.
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmitt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tumleh Schmitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Schmitt misses
and Schmitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schmitt throws a body kick that misses
and Hammer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schmitt thinking.
Hammer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schmitt in his tracks.
Tumleh Schmitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmitt throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schmitt is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammer finish him?
Schmitt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hammer counters with an outside leg kick.
Schmitt seems to have recovered his senses.
Hammer scores with the left hand. Schmitt knows he should have avoided that one.
Schmitt throws a push kick but Hammer slaps the foot to one side.
As Schmitt backs away, Hammer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A punch combination from Schmitt misses.
Hammer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Schmitt just manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
Schmitt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schmitt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Schmitt throws a leg kick but Hammer moved away.
Schmitt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hammer counters with a straight right hand.
Schmitt throws the kick towards the body but Hammer avoids it.
Schmitt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Schmitt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Schmitt closes the distance and pushes Hammer back into the cage.
Schmitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmitt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hammer avoids it.
Schmitt has a couple of punches blocked by Hammer.
Hammer digs a right hand underneath Schmitt's ribcage. Schmitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schmitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schmitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schmitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammer controls his hands.
Schmitt throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Schmitt fails to land.
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!
Schmitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schmitt misses with a body punch.
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmitt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Schmitt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Hammer dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Hammer leaves Schmitt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hammer avoids the head kick by Schmitt.
Hammer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
A cross from Hammer lands.
Schmitt tries to clinch up but Hammer circles away and keeps his distance.
Schmitt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schmitt doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Schmitt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hammer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Schmitt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hammer counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmitt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Schmitt throws a lazy head kick
and Hammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schmitt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schmitt looks to clinch
and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Schmitt moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
A head kick by Schmitt misses
and Hammer counters with a huge left! Schmitt is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hammer isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Schmitt from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Hammer!
Thor Hammer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Noah Jones (ranked 3332 p4p, 157 weight class) and Rafael Mendes (ranked 1996 p4p, 100 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Barrels of Whiskey. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Noah Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mendes is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mendes is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones throws a strike but Mendes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones is trying to control the position but Mendes postures up.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones is striking but Mendes is not phased and passes to half guard.
Mendes is just content to waste time from the top position. Jones takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is trying to keep Mendes in close.
Jones wants to sweep here but Mendes controlling him for the moment.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Mendes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mendes wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes blocks the strikes from Jones.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Mendes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones tries to kick Mendes off but Mendes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mendes is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Mendes prevents Jones from improving his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mendes quickly recovers to half guard.
Jones prevents Mendes from improving his position.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones throwing shots but Mendes is blocking nicely.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mendes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.
Jones throws a strike but Mendes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Jones 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Jones 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.
Mendes darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Mendes looking for a takedown.
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mendes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jones lands with a hammerfist to the side of Mendes's head.
Jones is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mendes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jones has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Noah Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to stick to Mendes's back but Mendes is turning into Jones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mendes.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendes can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendes content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the position but Mendes postures up.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones controls Mendes momentarily but Mendes frees himself.
Mendes trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendes controls the pace.
That's two 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.
Jones throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mendes postures up.
Jones wants to sweep here but Mendes controlling him for the moment.
Mendes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendes.
Mendes gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Mendes manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones is working Mendes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Mendes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Mendes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Mendes to get to half guard.
Mendes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendes in particular looking to stall.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mendes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mendes gets back to full guard.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Mendes has wrist control.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mendes's head.
Mendes has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones postures up in Mendes's guard and throws a big left but Mendes blocks it.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mendes's guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones throws a strike but Mendes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mendes content to stall in guard here.
Jones 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to hit a switch here but Mendes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!
Jones wants to hold on but Mendes pushes him away.
Jones reaches up to try and control the position but Mendes seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Jones rolls and tries to escape and now Mendes has his back!
Jones tries to escape but Mendes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jones staying busy and making it hard for Mendes to control.
Mendes is persistently looking for the submission but Jones is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mendes has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mendes tries to get the hooks in deep but Jones pushed the leg off.
Jones fending off the submission attempt from Mendes.
Jones is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Noah Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones is keeping busy.
Mendes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jones doesn't escape.
Jones tries to roll but Mendes sticks to his back.
Well, with Mendes on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jones is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jones doesn't escape.
Jones wants to control his opponent's hands but Mendes gets his hands free.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rafael Mendes.
I think Jones 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Jones!
After winning the bout, Noah Jones 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Paine (ranked 991 p4p, 47 weight class) and James Hetfield (ranked 3979 p4p, 181 weight class). Michael Paine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Paine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Hetfield!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paine defending well as Hetfield loads up on a big left hand.
Hetfield instigates a clinch.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Paine.
Paine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Paine.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hetfield 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.
Hetfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paine can't find room to land a body shot as Hetfield controls the action.
Paine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Paine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paine blocking some punches.
Hetfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paine prevents a body shot from Hetfield.
Paine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hetfield.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hetfield! But no joy.
Paine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield clinches up with Paine and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hetfield.
Hetfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hetfield staying out of range there.
Hetfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paine misses with an uppercut
and Hetfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paine is looking to counter punch.
Hetfield wants to clinch up but Paine keeps it at a distance.
Hetfield has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Paine.
Paine misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hetfield blocks an uppercut.
Hetfield tries to work over Paine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetfield scores with a shot to the side of Paine's head.
Paine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paine tries to throw a body punch but Hetfield avoids it by throwing Paine back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hetfield fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hetfield.
Paine tries to throw a body punch but Hetfield avoids it by throwing Paine back against the cage.
Paine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Hetfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hetfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Paine fails to land.
Paine misses with a punch on the inside.
Paine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paine throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetfield.
Hetfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paine throws a head punch that misses.
Paine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paine lands with a right to the head.
Paine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Paine.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Paine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paine pushes Hetfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Hetfield lands with a right to the head.
Paine lands with a right to the head.
Paine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hetfield prevents a body shot from Paine.
Paine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hetfield lands a right hand.
Paine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paine misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Paine misses its intended target.
Paine throws a body punch but Hetfield moves out of range.
Hetfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hetfield is rocked!
Paine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hetfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hetfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Paine finish him?
Paine circles away from the clinch attempt
and Paine counters with a nice right hand that sends Hetfield toppling to the canvas! Hetfield scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Paine finish him?!
It looks like James Hetfield has been cut.
Paine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Hetfield misses the target.
Hetfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paine misses with a hook.
Hetfield drives through and clinches with Paine against the cage.
Hetfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paine backwards.
Hetfield seems to have recovered his senses.
Paine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paine throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetfield.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield misses with some punches.
Paine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hetfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paine lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paine.
Paine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hetfield scores with a nice strike.
Hetfield takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paine.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hetfield's brow.
Paine lands a shot to the body.
Paine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paine throws a jab when Hetfield was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paine looks to land a left hand but Hetfield moved out of range nicely.
Hetfield drives through and clinches with Paine against the cage.
Paine lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hetfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Paine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Hetfield's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Paine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paine lands a jab to the nose.
Paine throws a hook but Hetfield blocks it.
Paine throws a hook to the side of Hetfield's head but Hetfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paine throws a hook but Hetfield avoids it easily.
Paine drops Hetfield with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hetfield looks back up at him and smiles so Paine waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hetfield closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hetfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paine.
A short left from Hetfield.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
Paine tries to work over Hetfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hetfield throws a head punch that misses.
Hetfield misses with a punch to the body.
Paine drops Hetfield onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hetfield is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hetfield works on Paine's body with a couple of short punches.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Paine uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paine manages to break the clinch.
Hetfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paine swings for the body but Hetfield moves out of range.
Paine tries to bum rush Hetfield with a series of wild strikes but Hetfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hetfield has Paine up against the cage in a clinch.
Paine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hetfield tries to clinch but Paine is having none of it.
Hetfield wants to clinch but Paine slips to the side
and Paine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Paine misses.
Michael Paine is winning the standup battle so far.
Paine throws a hook to the side of Hetfield's head but Hetfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hetfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hetfield.
Hetfield is looking to clinch but Paine is avoiding it.
Hetfield looks to clinch
and Paine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paine can't find room to land a body shot as Hetfield controls the action.
Paine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paine blocking some punches.
Hetfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Paine.
Paine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hetfield can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Paine.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Paine.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paine lands a shot to the body.
Hetfield blocks a body shot from Paine.
Paine manages to break the clinch.
Paine drops Hetfield with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hetfield looks back up at him and smiles so Paine waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A big left from Paine misses.
A jab from Hetfield does it's job there.
Hetfield gets a clinch.
Paine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Paine on the inside.
Paine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paine creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hetfield with a big uppercut! Hetfield tries to clinch up but Paine pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hetfield to the mat! Hetfield covers up and Paine unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Paine!
After the big win, Michael Paine made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BuriedAlive// Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sarfraz Ali (ranked 427 p4p, 53 weight class) and Julio Valeron Huhrera (ranked 771 p4p, 85 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sarfraz Ali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huhrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Huhrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Huhrera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ali defends it well.
Ali seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huhrera feints a jab promting Ali to slip. Huhrera then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ali slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A slow jab from Huhrera misses its intended target.
Huhrera throws a right and a left that Ali avoids nicely.
Ali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huhrera looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Ali lands with a shot to the body.
Huhrera throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Huhrera takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali lands a lovely overhand right.
Huhrera looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Huhrera tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huhrera .
Some wild striking there from Ali.
Huhrera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali lands a nice looking body shot.
That kick from Ali tenderised Huhrera 's leg. Huhrera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Huhrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Ali manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huhrera 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ali lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sarfraz Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huhrera tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali misses with a left hand
and Huhrera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ali won't be happy with that.
Ali is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Huhrera asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Huhrera misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ali is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Huhrera has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here.
Huhrera prevents Ali from escaping the position.
Huhrera moves into full mount!
Ali is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Huhrera looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ali is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Huhrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ali is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Huhrera unloading with bombs!
Huhrera won't let Ali get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Huhrera landing punches.
Ali is squirming around, avoiding Huhrera 's attempts to control the action.
Huhrera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali is trying to stand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Huhrera tries to control but Ali wriggling away.
Huhrera lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
My spies in Gym inform me that Huhrera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ali is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Huhrera controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Huhrera 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.
Huhrera landing strikes from the mount.
Ali bucks Huhrera off and manages to get back to his feet!
Ali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Huhrera darts in looking for a takedown but Ali gets double underhooks and turns Huhrera into the cage.
Sarfraz Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Valeron Huhrera .
Huhrera scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Huhrera lands a lovely overhand right.
Ali is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huhrera takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali throws a good cross that connects.
Huhrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Huhrera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ali scores with a shot to the body.
Ali displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Huhrera .
Ali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huhrera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ali to score with a decent uppercut.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Ali scores with a head kick. Huhrera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Huhrera tries to clinch up.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huhrera staying out of range there.
Ali scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huhrera doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huhrera .
Ali lands with a shot to the body.
Huhrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julio Valeron Huhrera will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Huhrera .
Huhrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huhrera dives in and scores a takedown into Ali's guard.
Huhrera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ali is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huhrera won't allow Ali to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
Ali is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Huhrera advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Huhrera is controlling him well.
Huhrera advances nicely into full mount.
Ali wants to try and get back to his feet.
Huhrera controlling from the full mount.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
Julio Valeron Huhrera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Huhrera dominating with strikes here.
Huhrera won't let Ali get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ali taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Huhrera landing punches.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
Huhrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huhrera controlling from mount.
Huhrera looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ali is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Huhrera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ali is looking to escape.
Huhrera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ali really wants to buck Huhrera off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali is squirming around, avoiding Huhrera 's attempts to control the action.
Huhrera controlling from mount.
Ali is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huhrera wants to finish this one by submission but Ali is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Huhrera .
Huhrera with a couple of short strikes.
Ali squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Huhrera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ali squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ali is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Huhrera controlling his opponent.
Ali wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Huhrera trying to control but Ali is having none of it.
Ali squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhrera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Valeron Huhrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Huhrera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Huhrera misses with a series of wild punches.
Huhrera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Huhrera throws a good cross that connects.
Huhrera tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it.
A jab from Ali does it's job there.
Ali lands with an overhand left.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Huhrera is just out of range.
Ali throws a body punch but Huhrera moves out of range.
Ali misses with a hook.
Huhrera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Ali is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Huhrera seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Huhrera is looking to advance position but Ali won't allow it.
Ali is trying to stand back up but Huhrera is controlling him
Huhrera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huhrera trying to mount his opponent but Ali defends it.
Huhrera seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Huhrera connects with a nice short shot to Ali's temple.
Huhrera prevents Ali from standing back up.
Huhrera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Huhrera trying to control from half guard but Ali is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
Huhrera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ali looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Ali finds it's way through Huhrera 's defenses.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huhrera throws out the jab.
Huhrera takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Huhrera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Ali digs a right hand underneath Huhrera 's ribcage. Huhrera let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Huhrera blocks an uppercut.
Huhrera lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Huhrera - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Huhrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huhrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Ali.
A right hand to the body from Huhrera .
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huhrera is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Huhrera controls the action.
Huhrera is trying to stall.
The referee calls for Huhrera to work.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Huhrera .
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huhrera backwards.
Huhrera blocking some punches.
Ali working aggressively here.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali gets through Huhrera 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Huhrera is working for takedown but Ali is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ali takes an elbow to the temple.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Huhrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huhrera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ali up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Huhrera .
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Huhrera .
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ali.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Huhrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali clearly takes 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.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huhrera throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Huhrera . Those never looked like landing.
Ali went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Huhrera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice side step and Huhrera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali moves out of range as Huhrera strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Ali as he connects with a hook.
Huhrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ali.
Julio Valeron Huhrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huhrera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ali takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Huhrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali cracks the inside of Huhrera 's front leg.
Nice uppercut there from Ali.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huhrera throws out the jab.
Ali connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Huhrera 's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huhrera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ali takes a swing at Huhrera 's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ali pinned against the cage. Ali gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Huhrera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ali is not content to let Huhrera control the position.
Ali tries to escape but Huhrera is in control.
Ali throws Huhrera to one side and escapes!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
A combination from Huhrera does no damage.
Huhrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali looks to land a right hand but Huhrera moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Huhrera . Those never looked like landing.
Huhrera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sarfraz Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Valeron Huhrera .
Huhrera is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Huhrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Huhrera walks into a stiff left hand from Ali.
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Huhrera . Huhrera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Huhrera takes one on the button.
Ali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huhrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ali.
Ali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Huhrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Huhrera tries to counter it with a takedown but Ali pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huhrera lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali lands a nice looking body kick.
Huhrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ali pinned against the cage. Ali gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali scores with the left hand. Huhrera knows he should have avoided that one.
Huhrera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huhrera .
Ali scores with a shot to the body.
Ali connects with a body shot that sends Huhrera 's belly button to the back.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
A jab from Ali finds it's way through Huhrera 's defenses.
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Huhrera momentarily.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huhrera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huhrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Huhrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Huhrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Huhrera gets a double leg takedown into Ali's guard.
Huhrera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ali pushes Huhrera away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Huhrera gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Huhrera advances to full mount.
Huhrera scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ali?
Ali really wants to buck Huhrera off and get back to his feet.
Huhrera looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ali is in a horrible position here. Huhrera smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali had his way with Julio Valeron Huhrera in that round.
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!
Huhrera takes one to the chin there.
Huhrera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Huhrera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Huhrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huhrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Huhrera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Huhrera tries to clinch up but Ali circles away and keeps his distance.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Huhrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ali thumps Huhrera with a low kick.
Ali lands an overhand right.
Ali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Huhrera 's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera staying out of range there.
Huhrera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ali misses the jab.
Ali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huhrera throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera moves out of range of the strikes.
As Ali backs off Huhrera throws a huge counter combo but Ali manages to avoid it all.
Ali lands with a nice body punch.
Ali works Huhrera 's body with a nice hook.
Ali circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huhrera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ali to the mat! Ali manages to get full guard.
Huhrera stops Ali from standing up.
Huhrera stands and throws Ali's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ali is trying to escape the position but Huhrera is controlling the position.
The ground and pound from Huhrera seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Huhrera prevents Ali from escaping the position.
Huhrera is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ali is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ali tries to move into range but Huhrera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali lands a jab to the nose.
Huhrera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ali sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Huhrera 's head backwards.
Ali digs a good hook to Huhrera 's body.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ali sprawls well. Ali wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huhrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Huhrera is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Huhrera 's shoulder, as Huhrera tries to avoid the shot.
Huhrera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ali.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Huhrera moves out of range as Ali strikes.
A little jabbing left from Huhrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huhrera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ali.
Huhrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sarfraz Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Valeron Huhrera .
Ali is looking to slow Huhrera down with leg kicks.
Ali misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Huhrera is defended easily by Ali.
Ali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Huhrera under the eye.
Ali lands a really nice looking cross but Huhrera seems unphased.
Ali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Huhrera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Huhrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ali misses the jab.
Huhrera throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali stuffs the takedown attempt from Huhrera . Huhrera gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ali lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali lands with a straight right. Huhrera didn't see that one coming.
Ali scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huhrera doesn't seem bothered though.
Ali connects with a single shot there.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huhrera .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Huhrera is defended easily by Ali.
Huhrera tries to move into range but Ali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Ali misses.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Huhrera slips the punch.
Huhrera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ali 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Sarfraz Ali retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hairy Scrotum (ranked 460 p4p, 64 weight class) and Kagekatsu Uesugi (ranked 956 p4p, 127 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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174 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hairy Scrotum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kagekatsu Uesugi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uesugi misses with a left hand
and Scrotum counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Scrotum moves out of range.
Scrotum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scrotum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scrotum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Scrotum misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Uesugi misses.
Scrotum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scrotum staying out of range there.
Uesugi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Uesugi lands a nice hook to Scrotum's body. Scrotum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Scrotum misses the target.
Scrotum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Uesugi does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut
enabling Scrotum to counter with a crisp jab.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Scrotum moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Uesugi.
A big left from Uesugi misses.
Scrotum lands with a good body shot.
Uesugi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scrotum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uesugi misses with a left hand
and Scrotum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scrotum tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Uesugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uesugi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scrotum counters with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
Scrotum tries to clinch but Uesugi moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Scrotum's belly button to the back.
Scrotum walks into a left hand.
Scrotum slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi punishes Scrotum's body with a nice straight punch.
Scrotum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Uesugi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scrotum's hands.
Uesugi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scrotum counters with a stiff right hand.
Uesugi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scrotum momentarily.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi misses with a right hand
and Scrotum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrotum throws a right hand that misses
and Uesugi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Uesugi misses with a left hand
and Scrotum counters with a thumping low kick.
Scrotum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Scrotum lands a two punch combo.
Scrotum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uesugi.
Scrotum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Scrotum throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scrotum looks to land a combination but Uesugi avoids it well.
Uesugi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Scrotum had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Uesugi jabs Scrotum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scrotum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi lands a jab to Scrotum's midsection.
Uesugi stuns Scrotum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scrotum.
It looked like Scrotum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A left and a right from Scrotum both land. Nice combination.
Uesugi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uesugi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scrotum rather than just go for the knockout.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi scores with a decent looking hook.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Scrotum is just out of range.
As Uesugi tries to get set, Scrotum tries to push him back and clinch up but Uesugi manages to avoid the attempt.
Uesugi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scrotum counters with a series of strikes. Uesugi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Scrotum avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Uesugi lands.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Scrotum avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Scrotum's shoulder, as Scrotum tries to avoid the shot.
Scrotum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the body
enabling Scrotum to counter with a crisp jab.
Uesugi throws a sloppy body shot
and Scrotum counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Uesugi does it's job there.
Uesugi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scrotum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Uesugi misses the body punch
and Scrotum counters with a slapping leg kick.
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Scrotum slips the punch.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scrotum.
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Uesugi jabs Scrotum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body. Scrotum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scrotum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from Scrotum.
Scrotum struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from Scrotum.
Uesugi is trying to force a seperation but Scrotum has the dominant position.
Uesugi looking to slow down the pace here.
Uesugi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scrotum.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uesugi misses the body punch
and Scrotum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scrotum avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Scrotum half committed to a counter leg kick.
Scrotum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uesugi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi lands a nice looking body shot.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scrotum manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Scrotum misses its intended target.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scrotum manages to avoid it.
Hairy Scrotum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Scrotum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Uesugi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Uesugi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scrotum at a distance.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Scrotum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Scrotum does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Scrotum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi sizes up Scrotum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Uesugi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scrotum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Scrotum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Uesugi misses with a right hand
and Scrotum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uesugi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scrotum cracks Uesugi with an open hand slap.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Scrotum ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Scrotum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uesugi swings widly with a right hand
and Scrotum counters with a straight right hand.
Scrotum blocks a jab.
Scrotum tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Uesugi manages to circle out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrotum drops his hands momentarily and Uesugi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Scrotum's head but Scrotum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scrotum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Scrotum slips the punch.
Uesugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uesugi cracks Scrotum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scrotum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Uesugi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scrotum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uesugi throws a jab when Scrotum was well out of range.
Uesugi misses with a left hand
and Scrotum counters by moving into the clinch.
Uesugi wants to get back to striking at distance but Scrotum won't allow it.
Scrotum tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing Scrotum back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kagekatsu Uesugi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Uesugi takes a swing at Scrotum's ribcage but misses.
Scrotum lands a jab to Uesugi's midsection.
Scrotum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uesugi on the side of the head.
Scrotum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scrotum moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Scrotum just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Scrotum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi lands a nice hook to Scrotum's body. Scrotum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Scrotum ducked under it nicely.
Scrotum slips a jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Scrotum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Scrotum - just one landing.
Scrotum looks to land a combination but Uesugi avoids it well.
Uesugi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Uesugi lands with an overhand left.
Uesugi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scrotum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scrotum slips a straight right by Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a nice head shot.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Scrotum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Scrotum's belly button to the back.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scrotum moves away.
Scrotum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Uesugi lunges at Scrotum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scrotum's hand.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scrotum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Scrotum misses the target.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scrotum.
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scrotum.
Scrotum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scrotum avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Scrotum throws a big counter combination but Uesugi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scrotum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Uesugi swings for the body but Scrotum moves out of range.
Scrotum throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrotum avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Scrotum appears to be looking for a big counter.
Uesugi punishes Scrotum's body with a nice straight punch.
Scrotum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scrotum moves in looking to clinch but Uesugi pushes him off.
Uesugi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Scrotum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scrotum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uesugi counters with a right hand to the body.
Uesugi cracks a nice hook into Scrotum's ribs.
Scrotum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hairy Scrotum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kagekatsu Uesugi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
Scrotum went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Scrotum looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Scrotum is looking to counter the offense by Uesugi and move into the clinch.
Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scrotum.
Some wild striking there from Scrotum.
Uesugi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scrotum takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kagekatsu Uesugi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Uesugi 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi made sure to mention his sponsor, Vikai Gear in his post fight interview.
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