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Openweight MMA 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Surge (ranked 5763 p4p, 146 weight class) and Jonathon Harel (ranked 5567 p4p, 154 weight class). Andrew Surge had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Surge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonathon Harel!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harel stuffs the takedown attempt from Surge. Surge gets slowly back to his feet.
Harel shoots in looking for a takedown but Surge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harel throws a head kick but Surge moves out of range.
Surge keeps the fight on the outside.
Harel throws a hook to the side of Surge's head but Surge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Surge to the mat! Surge manages to get full guard.
Surge keeping moving, preventing Harel from controlling successfully.
Surge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harel content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surge keeping moving, preventing Harel from controlling successfully.
Surge throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Surge is trying to keep Harel in close.
Harel is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Harel as Surge shoots in.
Harel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Surge circles away quickly and effectively.
Harel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Andrew Surge has been cut.
Harel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harel showed some decent athleticism there.
Surge has one foot on Harel's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Harel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Surge can't do much from the bottom here.
Surge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harel wants to stand but Surge has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surge is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Harel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Surge is trying to escape the position but Harel is controlling the position.
Harel is trying to get an arm triangle but Surge is defending well.
Surge looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Harel controls the position from side control.
Surge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harel tries to get to his feet but Surge is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Harel in his guard.
Harel postures up.
Harel stands up over Surge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Surge has his foot on Harel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harel works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Surge is on top in guard.
Surge passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonathon Harel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Surge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Surge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harel defends well and Surge ends up having to push Harel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Surge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Surge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harel as he jumps to the side.
Andrew Surge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Surge tries for a takedown but Harel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Surge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Surge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Surge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harel.
Harel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Surge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Surge swivels and escapes.
Surge darts in looking for a takedown but Harel gets double underhooks and turns Surge into the cage.
Surge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surge stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Surge wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Surge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Harel misses with a wild body shot.
Harel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Surge is fending him off so far but Harel persists. Nope, Surge circles away and we're back to standing.
Surge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harel dives in for a single leg takedown but Surge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harel lands a jab.
Harel shoots for a double leg takedown but Surge sprawls well. He's pushed Harel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Surge misses with a body kick.
Harel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Surge.
Harel slaps away a takedown attempt from Surge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Surge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Surge shoots in for a double leg but Harel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harel misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harel misses with a head kick.
Harel swinging wildly here.
Harel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Surge counters by moving into the clinch.
Surge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harel wants a takedown but no success here.
Harel prevents Surge from breaking the clinch.
Surge prevents Harel from breaking the clinch.
Harel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harel has Surge pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Surge manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harel tries to pull guard but Surge holds him up against the cage and eventually Harel drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surge pulls guard successfully.
Harel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Surge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harel throwing strikes but missing.
Harel cracks Surge with a solid left hand.
Harel landing some decent shots from guard.
Surge working a defensive guard but Harel manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surge tries to improve position but can't.
Harel moves into full mount!
Surge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harel with the ground and pound from mount.
Harel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Surge looks a forlorn figure.
Harel looking to control but Surge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathon Harel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Surge'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. This is the final round!
Surge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Surge shoots in but Harel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harel tries to clinch up but Surge circles away and keeps his distance.
Surge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Surge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Surge misses with a hook.
Harel wants to counter with a clinch but Surge pushes him away.
Surge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Surge has Harel up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harel is looking for a takedown.
Harel is trying to pull guard but Surge has him pressed against the cage.
Surge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surge decides to pull guard.
Surge looking for a sweep. Not yet Surge, not yet.
Harel postures up.
Jonathon Harel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Surge is pulling down on Harel's head to control his posture.
Surge throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Harel wants to control from the top but Surge keeps moving.
Harel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Surge 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Surge moves into the clinch successfully.
Harel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Surge.
Surge's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Harel is trying to push Surge away but Surge has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andrew Surge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathon Harel.
Harel is trying to force a seperation but Surge has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harel is trying to pull guard but Surge has him pressed against the cage.
Surge presses Harel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Surge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Surge.
Harel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Surge is refusing to be controlled, as Harel sits in half guard.
Harel is controlling the pace.
Harel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Surge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Surge trying to keep a closed guard but Harel is proving a slippery customer.
Harel looking to pass the guard.
Harel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Andrew Surge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonathon Harel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harel stopping the sweep attempt from Surge.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Surge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harel 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathon Harel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Agus (ranked 24105 p4p, 201 weight class) and Jessie Alejandro (ranked 24107 p4p, 196 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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223 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Agus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jessie Alejandro !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alejandro tries to close the distance and clinch but Agus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Agus has closed the distance and engaged Alejandro in a clinch.
Alejandro fails to pull guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Alejandro .
Agus breaks from the clinch.
Alejandro throws a head kick that misses.
Agus lands a big head kick that sends Alejandro tumbling to the mat! Agus takes a step backwards and waves Alejandro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Alejandro is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agus dives in for a single leg takedown but Alejandro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alejandro is still on wobbly legs! Can Agus finish him?
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Agus as he jumps to the side.
Roman Agus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jessie Alejandro .
Agus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alejandro seems to have recovered his senses.
Agus breaks from the clinch.
Agus lands a two punch combo.
Agus moves into range and clinches up with Alejandro .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alejandro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Agus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Agus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Agus breaks from the clinch.
Alejandro fails with a takedown attempt.
Agus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alejandro or perhaps it was just good defense by Agus, which made it look bad.
Agus fails to land the takedown.
Agus tries to clinch up but Alejandro circles away and keeps his distance.
Agus tries to clinch but Alejandro moves away
and Alejandro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Alejandro .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agus clinches with his opponent.
Alejandro is trying to pull guard but Agus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Agus manages to break the clinch.
Agus darts in and clinches Alejandro up against the cage.
Agus manages to break the clinch.
Alejandro moves forwards but Agus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agus darts in looking for a takedown but Alejandro gets double underhooks and turns Agus into the cage.
Alejandro fails with the takedown.
Alejandro is looking to clinch but Agus is avoiding it.
Agus tries to clinch up but Alejandro circles away and keeps his distance.
Alejandro misses with a kick to the body.
Agus shoots in but Alejandro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alejandro shoots for a takedown but Agus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Agus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alejandro if he has to take too many more of those.
Alejandro fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Agus.
Alejandro shoots in looking for a takedown. Agus tries to sprawl out of it but Alejandro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Agus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Agus. Agus obviously looking to wear him down.
Alejandro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Agus.
Agus stuffs the takedown.
Alejandro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Agus tries to avoid it but Alejandro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Agus to the ground. Agus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Agus tries a head kick but it misses.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Agus sprawls well. Agus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alejandro gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Agus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Alejandro has closed the distance and engaged Agus in a clinch.
Agus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alejandro to keep the fight standing.
Alejandro looking to stall.
Agus leaning against his opponent.
Agus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Agus does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alejandro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Agus is fending him off so far but Alejandro persists. Nope, Agus circles away and we're back to standing.
Agus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alejandro .
Alejandro tries to clinch but Agus moves out of range.
Agus throws a quick counter head kick but Alejandro was just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agus looks to score with a jab to the body but Alejandro is just out of range.
Agus sets himself, and Alejandro steps forward looking for the clinch! Agus avoids it this time.
Agus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alejandro counters with a one-two to the body.
Alejandro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Agus defends well and Alejandro ends up having to push Agus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Roman Agus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jessie Alejandro .
Agus connects with a jab.
Roman Agus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Agus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alejandro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Agus avoids it really well and circles away.
Agus feinted with a counter takedown.
Alejandro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Agus swivels and escapes.
Agus misses with a takedown attempt - Alejandro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Agus has closed the distance and engaged Alejandro in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro jumps guard and drags Agus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Agus gets to his feet - Alejandro follows without any prompting.
Agus takes the fight into the clinch.
Agus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alejandro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Agus tries to avoid it but Alejandro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Agus to the ground. Agus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Alejandro tries to get set, Agus tries to push him back and clinch up but Alejandro manages to avoid the attempt.
Agus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alejandro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alejandro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alejandro counters with a three punch combo that has Agus backing up. Agus nods at Alejandro to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro swats away the attempt to clinch by Agus.
Alejandro dives in for a single leg takedown but Agus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alejandro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Agus tries to clinch up but Alejandro circles away and keeps his distance.
Roman Agus is winning the standup battle so far.
Alejandro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Agus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Alejandro is breathing heavily.
Agus has a takedown stuffed.
Alejandro shoots for a takedown but Agus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agus darts in and clinches Alejandro up against the cage.
Agus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Agus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alejandro can do to turn this around?
Agus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alejandro shoots in for a double leg but Agus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Agus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alejandro sprawls and moves away.
Agus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alejandro is fending him off so far but Agus persists. Nope, Alejandro circles away and we're back to standing.
Agus instigates a clinch.
Agus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Agus with a poor takedown
and Alejandro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Agus leaves Alejandro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alejandro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agus shoots for a double leg takedown but Alejandro sprawls well. He's pushed Agus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Agus 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!
Agus lands a jab-cross combination.
Alejandro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Agus swinging wildly here.
Alejandro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alejandro dives in for a single leg takedown but Agus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Agus, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agus shoots in for a takedown but Alejandro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Agus tries to clinch up but Alejandro circles away and keeps his distance.
Agus tries a head kick but it misses.
Alejandro unleashes a big counter combination but Agus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alejandro .
Agus throws a big counter combination but Alejandro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Roman Agus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jessie Alejandro .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agus throws a head kick but Alejandro moves out of range.
Alejandro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Agus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alejandro dives in and grabs Agus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Agus pushes down on Alejandro 's head and hops out.
Agus tries to close the distance and clinch but Alejandro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alejandro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Agus defends it well.
Agus instigates a clinch.
Alejandro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Agus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alejandro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Agus uses from the top position.
Alejandro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Agus gets to his feet. Alejandro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agus lands a head kick. Alejandro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Agus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alejandro moves into the clinch.
Alejandro fails to pull guard.
Agus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Agus swings for the body but Alejandro moves out of range.
Agus takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Agus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Agus taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agus pulls guard successfully.
Alejandro stopping the sweep attempt from Agus.
Alejandro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Alejandro 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.
Agus looking for a guillotine here but Alejandro defends easily.
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.
Alejandro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alejandro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jessie Alejandro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roman Agus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alejandro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Agus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Agus, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Agus!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikhil Remao (ranked 24104 p4p, 183 weight class) and Gobinda Svatopluk (ranked 6405 p4p, 174 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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148 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikhil Remao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gobinda Svatopluk!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Svatopluk.
Remao darts in looking for a takedown but Svatopluk gets double underhooks and turns Remao into the cage.
Svatopluk slaps away a takedown attempt from Remao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Svatopluk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Remao tries to clinch up.
Svatopluk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Svatopluk clinches up with Remao and pushes him back against the cage.
Remao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Remao moves into the clinch.
Remao jumps guard but Svatopluk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikhil Remao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svatopluk gets through Remao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Remao tightens his grip and picks Svatopluk up, before dumping him to the ground. Svatopluk manages to land in guard.
Svatopluk is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Remao presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svatopluk tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svatopluk blocks a body shot from Remao.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Remao tries for a takedown but Svatopluk manages to get underhooks.
Svatopluk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Remao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Remao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Svatopluk circles away quickly and effectively.
Svatopluk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Remao at a distance.
Remao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Svatopluk defends well and Remao ends up having to push Svatopluk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Svatopluk unleashes a big counter combination but Remao bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Remao.
Remao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Svatopluk fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svatopluk fails to land the takedown.
Remao shoots in looking for a takedown. Svatopluk tries to sprawl out of it but Remao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Svatopluk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Remao has managed to clinch.
Svatopluk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Remao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Svatopluk walks away with a smile on his face. Remao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Remao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Remao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Svatopluk as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svatopluk moves into the clinch.
Svatopluk slowing the pace effectively.
Remao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Remao stuffs the takedown attempt from Svatopluk. Svatopluk gets slowly back to his feet.
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Remao as he avoids it easily.
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Remao as he avoids it easily.
Remao throws a sloppy head kick and Svatopluk moves out of range easily.
Remao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Svatopluk.
Svatopluk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svatopluk manages to break the clinch.
Remao tries for a takedown but Svatopluk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Svatopluk raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Svatopluk pushes Remao up against the cage in a clinch.
Svatopluk blocks the elbow strike.
Remao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Remao goes for a takedown attempt but Svatopluk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Remao stuffs the takedown.
Remao seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Remao fails with a takedown attempt.
Remao throws a head kick that misses.
Svatopluk throws a right hand that Remao ducks under and follows up with a left that Remao also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gobinda Svatopluk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Remao has Svatopluk up against the cage in a clinch.
Remao is trying to pull guard but Svatopluk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Svatopluk goes for a takedown attempt but Remao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Remao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Svatopluk swivels and escapes.
Remao tries to clinch there but Svatopluk circles away.
And Svatopluk responds with a good body kick, but Remao manages to step out the way in time.
Svatopluk misses with a kick to the body.
Svatopluk goes for a double leg but Remao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Remao continues to drive forward.
Svatopluk shoots in looking for a takedown. Remao tries to sprawl out of it but Svatopluk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Remao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nikhil Remao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobinda Svatopluk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svatopluk goes for a double leg but Remao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Remao continues to drive forward.
Svatopluk shoots in for a double leg but Remao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Svatopluk as Remao shoots in.
Svatopluk tries to counter with a clinch but Remao shakes him off and moves away.
Svatopluk shoots in and drives through. Remao sprawls well.
Remao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Remao is looking to clinch.
Svatopluk with the counter takedown but Remao avoids it easily.
Svatopluk tries to clinch but Remao moves out of range.
Remao appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Remao clinches up with Svatopluk and pushes him back against the cage.
Remao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Remao gets a clinch.
Remao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Svatopluk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Remao is trying to pull guard but Svatopluk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Svatopluk jumps guard.
Remao stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Remao tries a low kick but Svatopluk avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svatopluk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Remao avoids it really well and circles away.
Svatopluk tries for a takedown but Remao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Remao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Remao wants it to stay on the feet.
Svatopluk is breathing heavily.
Remao doesn't manage to clinch there - Svatopluk circles away.
Remao shoots in and drives through. Svatopluk sprawls well.
Remao rushes Svatopluk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Remao tries for a takedown but Svatopluk manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Remao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nikhil Remao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Remao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Remao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Svatopluk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Remao counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Svatopluk dives in and grabs Remao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Remao pushes down on Svatopluk's head and hops out.
Svatopluk avoids the head kick by Remao.
Remao shoots for a double leg takedown but Svatopluk sprawls well. He's pushed Remao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Remao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Svatopluk sprawls well. Svatopluk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Remao gets slowly back to his feet.
Remao doesn't manage to clinch there - Svatopluk circles away.
Svatopluk keeps the fight on the outside.
Svatopluk wants to counter with a clinch but Remao pushes him away.
Svatopluk dives in for a single leg takedown but Remao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svatopluk clinches up with Remao and pushes him back against the cage.
Svatopluk pulls guard.
Remao throwing strikes but missing.
Svatopluk keeping moving, preventing Remao from controlling successfully.
Svatopluk doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Remao looking to sit in guard and control but Svatopluk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Remao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nikhil Remao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Svatopluk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Remao.
Remao throws a sloppy head kick and Svatopluk moves out of range easily.
Svatopluk dives in and grabs Remao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Remao pushes down on Svatopluk's head and hops out.
Remao tries a head kick but it misses.
Remao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Svatopluk swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Remao as Svatopluk shoots in.
Danga de danga de dang - Remao scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Svatopluk does no damage.
Remao is looking to counter punch.
Remao throws a body kick that misses.
Svatopluk avoids the body shot from Remao.
Remao keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikhil Remao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Svatopluk!
Svatopluk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Remao's waist but Remao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Svatopluk off to one side.
Remao rushes Svatopluk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Remao tries to pull guard but Svatopluk holds him up against the cage and eventually Remao drops back down to his feet.
Remao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Remao tries to clinch up.
Svatopluk moves away from the strike by Remao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remao throws the kick towards the body but Svatopluk avoids it.
Remao tries to clinch up.
Remao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svatopluk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Remao tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Remao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Remao takes the fight into the clinch.
Remao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Remao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Remao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Svatopluk sprawls well. Svatopluk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Remao gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Remao as he avoids it easily.
Remao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Remao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Remao sprawls well. Remao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Svatopluk gets slowly back to his feet.
Remao leaves Svatopluk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Remao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svatopluk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Remao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Remao wants it to stay on the feet.
Remao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Svatopluk manages to circle out of the way.
Svatopluk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Remao tries a head kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Remao both land. Nice combination.
Remao moves into the clinch.
Svatopluk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Remao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nikhil Remao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Remao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on Remao - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Remao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikhil Remao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Remao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikhil Remao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dand Prem (ranked 24106 p4p, 191 weight class) and Zeru Subramaniam (ranked 6406 p4p, 170 weight class). The key to victory for Dand Prem has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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243 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dand Prem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zeru Subramaniam!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prem fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Subramaniam avoids it really well and circles away.
Subramaniam gets a double leg takedown into Prem's guard.
Prem trying to keep a closed guard but Subramaniam is proving a slippery customer.
Subramaniam stopping the sweep attempt from Prem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subramaniam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Prem is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Subramaniam is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Subramaniam is one step ahead there.
Subramaniam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Subramaniam lands a couple of digs.
Subramaniam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Prem is trying to keep Subramaniam in close.
Subramaniam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Subramaniam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prem circles away quickly and effectively.
Prem seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Prem fails with the takedown.
Subramaniam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Subramaniam with a lazy takedown attempt
and Prem counters with a nice uppercut.
Prem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Subramaniam.
A counter left hand to the body from Prem misses its target.
Dand Prem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeru Subramaniam.
A nice inside leg kick there by Prem. That's going to slow Subramaniam down.
Prem shoots in for a takedown but Subramaniam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Prem throws a sloppy head kick and Subramaniam moves out of range easily.
Subramaniam darts in looking for a takedown but Prem gets double underhooks and turns Subramaniam into the cage.
It looked like Prem was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Subramaniam throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Prem was covering up waiting for the punch and Subramaniam finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prem wants to get back to his feet but Subramaniam is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Subramaniam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Subramaniam would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Subramaniam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prem's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Subramaniam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Prem keeping full guard, as Subramaniam tries to pass.
Subramaniam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prem looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Subramaniam tries to clinch but Prem is having none of it.
Subramaniam steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Prem. That one must have hurt.
Subramaniam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zeru Subramaniam will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Subramaniam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Prem pinned against the cage. Prem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Subramaniam keeps the fight on the outside.
Subramaniam is looking for the big counter here.
Prem dives in for a single leg takedown but Subramaniam sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Subramaniam steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Prem.
Subramaniam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Subramaniam wants it to stay on the feet.
Subramaniam is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Subramaniam throws a lazy right hand but Prem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Subramaniam looks to score with a jab to the body but Prem is just out of range.
Dand Prem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prem throws a leg kick which misses Subramaniam's front leg but catches the back leg as Subramaniam tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subramaniam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prem avoids it really well and circles away.
Subramaniam lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prem wants to land a leg kick but Subramaniam is out of range.
Subramaniam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dand Prem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeru Subramaniam.
Prem stuffs the takedown attempt from Subramaniam. Subramaniam gets slowly back to his feet.
Prem shoots in but Subramaniam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Subramaniam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Prem.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prem.
Subramaniam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Prem as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prem closes the distance and clinches up with Subramaniam, looking for a takedown. Prem pushes Subramaniam against the cage but Subramaniam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Subramaniam appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dand Prem is winning the standup battle so far.
Subramaniam drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Prem is pushing Subramaniam's head away, looking to escape. Subramaniam manages to hold on to the position though.
Prem is looking to regain half guard here but Subramaniam keeps moving and retains side control.
Subramaniam wants to control but Prem is keeping him busy.
Prem tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subramaniam tries to advance to mount but Prem denies him.
Prem manages to get back to half guard.
Subramaniam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Subramaniam prevents Prem from improving his position.
Subramaniam wants to pass to mount but Prem is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Prem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Prem has his hands on Subramaniam's head, controlling the position.
Subramaniam postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Subramaniam wanted to stand there but Prem had control of the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Subramaniam misses with a head kick.
Prem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Subramaniam.
An attempted straight right counter from Prem misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zeru Subramaniam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Prem.
It looks like Zeru Subramaniam has been cut.
Prem moves into the clinch successfully.
Subramaniam tries to pull guard but Prem forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Prem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Subramaniam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Subramaniam trying to land knees to the body.
Prem wants to break the clinch but can't.
Subramaniam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subramaniam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Subramaniam works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Subramaniam passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Subramaniam stops Prem from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subramaniam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Subramaniam working over Prem with some ground and pound. Prem looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Prem is looking to control Subramaniam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Prem avoid being mounted?
Prem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Subramaniam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Subramaniam's back!
Subramaniam is keeping busy.
Subramaniam is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subramaniam breaks Prem's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Subramaniam tries to free his leg and advance position but Prem is retaining full guard.
Prem wants to sweep here but Subramaniam controlling him for the moment.
Prem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Prem looking to control.
Subramaniam preventing the sweep.
Subramaniam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subramaniam cracks Prem with a solid left hand.
Subramaniam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four 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.
Subramaniam shoots in and drives through. Prem sprawls well.
Prem was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Subramaniam closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Prem did well to prevent Subramaniam getting side control.
Prem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Subramaniam controlling the action here.
Subramaniam prevents Prem from standing back up.
Dand Prem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zeru Subramaniam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Subramaniam is taking a breather. Prem says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zeru Subramaniam.
I've got Subramaniam 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeru Subramaniam!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suman Giovanni (ranked 4021 p4p, 114 weight class) and Mohamed Brendan (ranked 6404 p4p, 173 weight class). Suman Giovanni has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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133 lbs
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214 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Suman Giovanni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohamed Brendan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brendan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Giovanni's half guard.
Brendan stalling.
Brendan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brendan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Giovanni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brendan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Giovanni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brendan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brendan's back!
Giovanni has managed to slip his arm under Brendan's chin. This could be all over... yep, Brendan is tapping out! Submission win for Giovanni.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Suman Giovanni!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Takala (ranked 6500 p4p, 176 weight class) and Ewart Soso (ranked 4125 p4p, 118 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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224 lbs
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204 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksi Takala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ewart Soso!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soso.
Soso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takala throws a series of strikes that have Soso backpedaling.
It looks like Ewart Soso has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Takala.
Soso darts in and clinches Takala up against the cage.
Soso jumps guard.
Soso trying to keep a closed guard but Takala is proving a slippery customer.
Takala is looking to stand up but Soso won't let him.
Takala is fighting to break Soso's control of his arms but Soso is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Takala is looking to stand up but Soso won't let him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takala, as that shot connected.
Soso takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Takala misses the target.
Soso is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Takala lands a slapping body shot.
Soso clinches up with Takala and pushes him back against the cage.
Soso breaks from the clinch.
Soso has his takedown stuffed
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Takala throws a big shot that misses.
Soso dives in for a single leg takedown but Takala sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aleksi Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewart Soso.
Takala works over Soso's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala scores with a sloppy right hand. Soso should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aleksi Takala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soso ducks right into an uppercut from Takala.
Soso pushes Takala up against the cage in a clinch.
Soso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takala walks away with a smile on his face. Soso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Soso takes the fight into the clinch.
Takala looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Takala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soso effectively controlling the action here.
Takala is pressed up against the cage. Soso has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Takala down to the mat. Takala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Takala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soso has time to react.
Takala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takala darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soso moves into range and clinches up with Takala.
Takala misses with some punches.
Takala is trying to stall.
Soso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takala jabs Soso right on the nose. Soso blinks but takes it well.
Soso closes the distance and pushes Takala back into the cage.
Soso manages to break the clinch.
Takala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soso circles away quickly and effectively.
Takala connects with a right hand. Soso shakes it off.
Takala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soso.
A nice side step and Soso releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Takala throws out a powerful jab.
Nice body punch from Takala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takala.
Takala tries to clinch
so Soso counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takala is keeping the position for now.
Takala working a defensive guard here.
Soso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Soso stands up and waves to Takala to follow him.
Soso pushes Takala up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksi Takala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ewart Soso's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Takala scores with the left hand. Soso knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takala is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Soso wants a takedown.
Soso wants a takedown but no success here.
Aleksi Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewart Soso.
Soso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soso rushes Takala and presses him up against the cage.
Soso jumps guard but Takala stands there with Soso around his waist. Soso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Takala lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Soso.
Takala trying to control the position but instead, Soso has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takala into the cage.
Soso jumps guard but Takala turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takala walks away with a smile on his face. Soso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Takala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soso can do to turn this around?
Takala misses with the combination.
Soso swats away the attempt to clinch by Takala.
A countering left hand to the body from Soso misses.
Soso shoots in and drives through. Takala sprawls well.
Takala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Soso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Takala to keep the fight standing.
Takala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sosos head.
Soso is breathing heavily.
Takala stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Takala.
Soso can't get the takedown.
Takala prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soso throws an elbow that misses.
Takala misses with some punches.
Soso tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Soso blocks an uppercut.
Soso jumps guard but Takala stands there with Soso around his waist. Soso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Takala tries to throw a body punch but Soso avoids it by throwing Takala back against the cage.
Takala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soso backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takala is trying to stall.
Takala looking to slow down the pace here.
Soso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takala wants it to stay on the feet.
Takala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takala connects with a looping right hand.
Takala tries to clinch up but Soso circles away and keeps his distance.
Aleksi Takala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soso takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takala catches Soso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takala cracks Soso with a good jab.
A jab lands there for Takala.
Takala lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takala.
Soso on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Soso closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Takala's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soso trying to control but Takala is working from the bottom.
Soso stops Takala from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soso trying to control the position from guard on top but Takala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Takala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Takala throws out a leg kick but Soso moves out of range and Takala only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksi Takala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ewart Soso'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. This is the final round!
Soso shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takala but Takala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takala scores with a jab to the head.
Soso with a poor takedown
and Takala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soso thinking.
Soso shoots and misses
and Takala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soso thinking.
Aleksi Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewart Soso.
Takala doesn't manage to clinch there - Soso circles away.
Takala thuds a left hand into Soso's body.
Takala throws a right and a left that Soso avoids nicely.
Takala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala with a hook.
Takala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soso drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takala defends it well.
Soso fails with a takedown attempt.
Soso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soso gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takala throws a good cross that connects.
Takala tests Soso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takala with a nice cross.
Takala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takala lands a two punch combo.
That has opened up Ewart Soso's cut even more.
Soso forces Takala back against the cage and clinches.
Takala misses with the head strike.
Soso is trying to push Takala away but Takala has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takala throws a punch but it's blocked by Soso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soso's elbow.
Soso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Soso is trying to pull guard but Takala has him pressed against the cage.
Takala lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takala lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Takala fails to land.
Soso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takala pulls his leg out and moves away.
Takala tries to clinch up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takala throws a low kick but Soso moves out of range easily.
Soso tries for a takedown but Takala sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Takala's corner calls for a 1-2. Takala obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takala dances in with a quick combination. Soso is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Takala snaps Soso's head back. Soso stumbles backwards against the cage. Takala steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Soso's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Soso just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aleksi Takala!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Jameson (ranked 3132 p4p, 91 weight class) and Snorri Aquila (ranked 4128 p4p, 119 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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25
222 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamal Jameson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snorri Aquila!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aquila fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aquila thows a leg kick but Jameson checks it
and Jameson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aquila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aquila wants to stand and escape but Jameson is having none of it.
Jameson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aquila is looking to stand up but Jameson isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila keeping full guard, as Jameson tries to pass.
Jameson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Aquila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aquila controls Jameson momentarily but Jameson frees himself.
Aquila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aquila keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aquila looks for a takedown but Jameson sprawls well.
As Aquila tries to get set, Jameson tries to push him back and clinch up but Aquila manages to avoid the attempt.
Jameson gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquila trying to control but Jameson postures up.
Aquila tries to roll over but Jameson keeps him under control.
Jameson is looking for a kimura here.
Aquila is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson stalling.
Jameson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jameson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Aquila's thigh. Aquila counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Aquila is pulling down on Jameson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jameson, at least for the moment.
Jameson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four 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.
Aquila is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jameson is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Jameson is predictable there
and Aquila counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jameson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Aquila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jameson keeps working.
Jameson missing with punches from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jameson is looking to control Aquila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jameson avoid being mounted?
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 Jamal Jameson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jameson closes the distance and pushes Aquila back into the cage.
Jameson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jameson just leaning against Aquila, taking a breather.
Jameson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jameson clinches.
Jameson breaks from the clinch.
Aquila throws a leg kick
and Jameson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aquila is trying to escape back to his feet but Jameson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila stops Jameson from passing to mount.
Aquila tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquila manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameson is looking to control Aquila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jameson avoid being mounted?
Jameson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aquila can do to turn this around?
Aquila sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jameson defending well though.
Jameson is trying to maintain the position but Aquila is very close to passing his half guard.
Jameson wants to improve his position but Aquila is controlling well.
Jameson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aquila.
Aquila prevents Jameson from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquila working Jameson over with strikes.
Jameson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aquila.
Aquila controlling the action here.
Jameson trying to control from the bottom.
Aquila stops Jameson from getting back to his feet.
Aquila is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jameson is just riding it out for now. Aquila eventually gives up the hold.
Jameson is trying to stand back up but Aquila is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson tries to roll over but Aquila keeps him under control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Aquila wants to control but Jameson is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aquila shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jameson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Aquila looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aquila wants to stand but Jameson is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aquila is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jameson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aquila on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aquila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Snorri Aquila will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Jameson gets caught flat footed, as Aquila shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jameson wants to control the position but Aquila says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jameson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jameson tries to get out of the position.
Aquila is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jameson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Aquila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jameson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jameson gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson looking for subs off his back but Aquila has passed one foot through into half guard.
Aquila trying to control the action but Jameson is working from the bottom.
Jameson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aquila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aquila trying to mount his opponent but Jameson defends it.
Aquila trying to control from half guard but Jameson is working away.
Aquila working over Jameson with some ground and pound. Jameson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jameson controlling the position for now.
Jameson actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is trying to control but can't.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jameson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jameson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aquila is trying to control the position but Jameson postures up.
Jameson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aquila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jameson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jameson won't allow Aquila to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson wants to get up but he can't break Aquila's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Aquila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jameson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jameson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jameson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snorri Aquila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aquila 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Rubio (ranked 2530 p4p, 72 weight class) and Davoin Shower Handel (ranked 22439 p4p, 189 weight class). Davoin Shower Handel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Rubio's chin.
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25
221 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Rubio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Davoin Shower Handel!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubio looks for a takedown but Shower Handel sprawls well.
Shower Handel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rubio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shower Handel connects with a looping right hand.
Shower Handel throws a one two combo.
It looks like Michael Rubio has been cut.
Rubio fails with a takedown attempt.
Shower Handel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shower Handel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rubio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shower Handel scores with a shot to the body.
Shower Handel throws out a powerful jab.
Rubio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A countering left hand to the body from Shower Handel misses.
Rubio has been working on his balance at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Shower Handel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Rubio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shower Handel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shower Handel lands with a straight right. Rubio didn't see that one coming.
Rubio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shower Handel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rubio somewhat.
Shower Handel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rubio on the side of the head.
Rubio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shower Handel lands a jab.
Shower Handel catches Rubio napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Rubio to the canvas!
Rubio is rocked!
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!
Shower Handel throwing strikes from guard but Rubio blocks nicely.
Oh Rubio 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.
Shower Handel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shower Handel drops Rubio with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rubio! Shower Handel dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davoin Shower Handel!
Davoin Shower Handel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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