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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Roy (ranked 3204 p4p, 348 weight class) and Jacob Menard (ranked 7091 p4p, 536 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Roy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Menard!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menard darts in trying to clinch
and Roy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Roy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Menard keeping full guard, as Roy tries to pass.
Menard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Menard's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Roy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Menard for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy working Menard over with strikes.
Menard tries to roll over but Roy keeps him under control.
Roy is looking to advance position but Menard won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Roy throwing shots but Menard is blocking nicely.
Menard is looking to improve his position.
Roy wants to stand up but Menard is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roy moves out of range as Menard strikes.
Roy tries to counter by clinching up but Menard breaks away and moves out of range.
Jacob Menard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roy swats away the attempt to clinch by Menard.
Roy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Roy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Roy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roy lands in his opponent's guard.
Roy throwing strikes but missing.
Matthew Roy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roy continues to stall.
Menard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy prevents Menard from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roy is looking to stand up but Menard won't let him.
Roy tries to free his leg and advance position but Menard is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Menard swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Menard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Roy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menard wants to get back to his feet but Roy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Roy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Menard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menard can do to turn this around?
No luck for Roy with that takedown attempt.
Menard doesn't manage to clinch there - Roy circles away.
Roy appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've been informed that Menard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Roy gets a double leg takedown into Menard's guard.
Roy is pushing down on Menard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Menard is fighting to maintain full guard but Roy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Roy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacob Menard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Roy lands with a punch from half guard.
Menard tries to kick Roy off but Roy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roy working over Menard with some ground and pound. Menard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Menard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roy.
Roy slows the pace down in half guard.
Matthew Roy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
More hug and hope from Roy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Menard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Menard tries to clinch but Roy is having none of it.
Menard throws a wild body kick that Roy sees coming a mile off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Roy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Roy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Bear (ranked 4056 p4p, 340 weight class) and Un Real (ranked 2189 p4p, 227 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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257 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teddy Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Un Real!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Un Real has been cut.
Bear scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bear moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Real cracks Bear with a good jab.
Nice uppercut there from Bear.
That has opened up Un Real's cut even more.
Real gets caught flat footed, as Bear shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Real wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bear manages to pass to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in half guard, Bear seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Real to get to his feet.
Real slips under a jab.
Real looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bear connects with a body shot.
Bear fails with a takedown attempt.
Un Real is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bear lands a right hook to the body.
Real looks winded!
Bear Throws a clean left jab. Bear Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Real's chin! Real crumbles to the ground and Bear follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Bear!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Teddy Bear!
Teddy Bear 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Graham (ranked 4011 p4p, 339 weight class) and Ivan Samsonov (ranked 1842 p4p, 206 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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261 lbs
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270 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Samsonov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham throws a leg kick
and Samsonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like David Graham has been cut.
David Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Graham misses
and Samsonov counters with a crisp right that sends Graham to the canvas! Samsonov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Samsonov!
Ivan Samsonov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Fothergill (ranked 1462 p4p, 176 weight class) and Colin Bollocks (ranked 6157 p4p, 411 weight class). Fothergill kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Austrian Death Machine - Get To The Choppa. Colin Bollocks told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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260 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Fothergill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Colin Bollocks!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fothergill scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Colin Bollocks has been cut.
Bollocks looks to land a right hand but Fothergill moved out of range.
Fothergill connects with a looping right hand.
Fothergill throws out a powerful jab.
Fothergill lands a head kick. Bollocks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fothergill moves into the clinch successfully.
Fothergill breaks from the clinch.
Bollocks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bollocks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fothergill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bollocks's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fothergill catches Bollocks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bollocks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fothergill cracks Bollocks with a good jab.
Fothergill and Bollocks are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Fothergill throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Bollocks into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Fothergill knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimmy Fothergill!
In his post fight interview, Jimmy Fothergill gave a big smile as he said 'Colin Bollocks? More like Colin Bollockless! You better bring a bomb shelter if you're going to take on the Fotherbomb! Al sithee!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richie Simpson (ranked 1995 p4p, 230 weight class) and Dub Kong (ranked 23440 p4p, 549 weight class). 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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154 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richie Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dub Kong!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Kong. Those never looked like landing.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Kong. Those never looked like landing.
Kong throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
Kong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kong rushes Simpson and presses him up against the cage.
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Kong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simpson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kong misses with a hook to the body
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong misses with a wild combination.
Kong lands a nice hook to Simpson's body. Simpson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong throws a series of punches but Simpson moves out of range.
Kong misses with a series of wild punches.
Kong misses with a body shot.
Kong staying out of range there.
Kong is looking for the big counter here.
Kong misses with a combination
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kong misses with a body shot.
Kong tries to clinch up
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Kong manages to avoid it.
Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simpson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson connects with a jab.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simpson throws a hook but Kong blocks it.
Kong is looking for the big counter here.
Kong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Simpson rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Kong misses with a combination
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simpson to score with a decent uppercut.
Simpson throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
Kong misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Simpson misses its target.
Kong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson.
Simpson lands a nice hook to Kong's body. Kong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dub Kong 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.
Kong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kong misses with a shot to the body
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Simpson swings for the body but Kong moves out of range.
Dub Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kong tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson scores with a shot to the body.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Kong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dub Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kong tries to clinch but Simpson moves away
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong cracks a nice hook into Simpson's ribs.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kong wants to clinch but Simpson slips to the side
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kong fails to land with a series of punches.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Simpson lands a nice looking body shot.
Kong tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Kong manages to avoid it.
Simpson thuds his right hand into Kong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kong avoids the body shot from Simpson.
Kong misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Kong. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong throws a series of punches but Simpson moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range.
Simpson is looking to counter punch.
Kong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simpson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simpson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Simpson takes one to the side of the head.
Simpson sends Kong crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Simpson is motioning to the referee to let Kong up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kong is rocked!
Simpson keeps the fight on the outside.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Kong manages to avoid it.
Kong is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kong misses the shot to the body.
Kong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Simpson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kong swinging wildly here.
Kong seems to have recovered his senses.
A big right from Kong misses.
Kong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kong throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kong can do to turn this around?
Kong tries to bum rush Simpson with a series of wild strikes but Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kong tries to clinch but Simpson moves away
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kong misses with a body punch
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simpson cracks Kong with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Simpson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kong to stand back up!
Kong is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simpson counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richie Simpson!
During a confident post fight interview, Richie Simpson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodtang Jaotalaytong (ranked 2404 p4p, 264 weight class) and Veikko Keskinen (ranked 4328 p4p, 431 weight class). Veikko Keskinen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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159 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodtang Jaotalaytong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Keskinen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keskinen has Jaotalaytong up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaotalaytong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jaotalaytong tries to break free but Keskinen pushes him back against the cage.
Jaotalaytong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Keskinen has Jaotalaytong pressed against the cage, preventing Jaotalaytong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Keskinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keskinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaotalaytongs head.
Keskinen lands with a left to the head.
Keskinen scores with a hook to the body.
Jaotalaytong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Keskinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Keskinen.
A short uppercut from Keskinen.
Keskinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Keskinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jaotalaytong has had enough of the clinch but Keskinen keeps him there for the moment.
Keskinen lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keskinen just leaning against Jaotalaytong, taking a breather.
Keskinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keskinen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jaotalaytong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Keskinen can turn it around.
Keskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keskinen lands with a left to the head.
Keskinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Keskinen lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaotalaytong backwards.
Keskinen lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Keskinen as the two fighters clinch.
Keskinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Keskinen lands a body punch.
Keskinen scores with a hook to the body.
Jaotalaytong is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Keskinen.
Jaotalaytong is trying to break the clinch but Keskinen is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Keskinen.
Jaotalaytong has had enough of the clinch but Keskinen keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Keskinen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keskinen.
Keskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keskinen gets through Jaotalaytong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Keskinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Keskinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jaotalaytong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Keskinen lands a body shot.
Keskinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jaotalaytong takes a shot to the head.
Keskinen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen lands with a light punch inside.
Keskinen lands a nice uppercut.
Keskinen has Jaotalaytong pressed against the cage, preventing Jaotalaytong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jaotalaytong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keskinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jaotalaytong tries to break the clinch but Keskinen is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Keskinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keskinen just leaning against Jaotalaytong, taking a breather.
Jaotalaytong is trying to push Keskinen away but Keskinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Keskinen.
A body shot lands from Keskinen.
Nice body punch from Keskinen.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Keskinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keskinen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Keskinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Keskinen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jaotalaytong pushes Keskinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Keskinen keeps control of Jaotalaytong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keskinen.
Veikko Keskinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jaotalaytong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Keskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keskinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keskinen dodges an elbow strike from Jaotalaytong.
Jaotalaytong being controlled against the cage.
Jaotalaytong blocks a body shot from Keskinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keskinen is leaning against Jaotalaytong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Keskinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jaotalaytong working hard to break the clinch.
Keskinen is working Jaotalaytong over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Keskinen lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Keskinen.
Jaotalaytong misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short body shot lands from Keskinen as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jaotalaytong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Keskinen keeps control of Jaotalaytong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keskinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Keskinen lands a nice uppercut.
Keskinen lands with a left to the head.
Keskinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keskinen lands a left hand.
Keskinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Keskinen lands a right hand.
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!
Keskinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Keskinen lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Keskinen.
Keskinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keskinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaotalaytong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Keskinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keskinen.
Keskinen works on Jaotalaytong's body with a couple of short punches.
Keskinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Keskinen digs a right hand into Jaotalaytong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaotalaytong's gas tank.
Keskinen stalls.
Keskinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Keskinen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Keskinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keskinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keskinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Keskinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Keskinen obliges.
Keskinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Keskinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keskinen lands a body punch.
Keskinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Keskinen 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!
Keskinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaotalaytong at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jaotalaytong is looking to break free of the clinch but Keskinen has double underhooks.
Jaotalaytong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Keskinen.
Jaotalaytong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keskinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keskinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keskinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaotalaytong.
Jaotalaytong working hard to break the clinch.
Keskinen prevents Jaotalaytong from breaking the clinch.
Keskinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaotalaytong.
Keskinen lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keskinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keskinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Keskinen controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Keskinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskinen pushes Jaotalaytong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaotalaytong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keskinen effectively controlling the action here.
Keskinen effectively controlling the action here.
Keskinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Keskinen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keskinen.
Keskinen scores with a shot to the side of Jaotalaytong's head.
Keskinen is pushing Jaotalaytong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jaotalaytong letting Keskinen take a breather here.
Keskinen has Jaotalaytong pressed against the cage, preventing Jaotalaytong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Keskinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keskinen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Keskinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keskinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keskinen effectively controlling the action here.
Veikko Keskinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Keskinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jaotalaytong is defending well for now.
Keskinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keskinen lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Keskinen.
A frustrated look appears on Jaotalaytong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Keskinen digs a right hand into Jaotalaytong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaotalaytong's gas tank.
Keskinen digs a right hand underneath Jaotalaytong's ribcage. Jaotalaytong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jaotalaytong tries to break the clinch but Keskinen is controlling the position.
Keskinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaotalaytong.
Keskinen lands a nice uppercut.
Keskinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keskinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Keskinen stalling.
Keskinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jaotalaytong.
Rodtang Jaotalaytong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaotalaytong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keskinen blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Veikko Keskinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keskinen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 24:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 24:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veikko Keskinen!
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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