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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junichi Sasai (ranked 25922 p4p, 6762 weight class) and Donny Jay (ranked 726 p4p, 642 weight class). Donny Jay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junichi Sasai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donny Jay!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasai scores with the left hand. Jay knows he should have avoided that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jay.
Sasai scores with a jab to the body.
Sasai shoots in for a takedown but Jay shows good takedown defense.
Sasai lands with a right hand.
Jay ducks right into an uppercut from Sasai.
Sasai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jay under the eye.
Jay shoots in but Sasai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sasai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jay!
Jay sneaks out the side door and pushes Sasai away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Sasai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jay's head.
Sasai shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sasai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sasai looking to sit in guard and control but Jay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jay wants to pass the guard but Sasai is keeping the position.
Jay distracts Sasai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sasai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jay won't allow Sasai to sweep him here.
Jay wants to control from the top but Sasai keeps moving.
Jay postures up in Sasai's guard and throws a big left but Sasai blocks it.
Jay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sasai's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jay wants to pass the guard but Sasai is keeping the position.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but Sasai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jay wants to stand but Sasai is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sasai wants to sweep here but Jay controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jay stands and steps away. Sasai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasai slaps away a takedown attempt from Jay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Junichi Sasai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donny Jay.
Jay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jay wants it to stay on the feet.
Jay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Sasai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jay.
Sasai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sasai shoots in looking for a takedown but Jay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sasai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jay tries to clinch but Sasai moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Sasai.
A punch combination from Jay misses.
Sasai lands with a straight right. Jay didn't see that one coming.
Sasai tries for a takedown but Jay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sasai jabs at Jay's body.
Sasai lands with an overhand left.
Sasai closes the distance and clinches up with Jay, looking for a takedown. Sasai pushes Jay against the cage but Jay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sasai fails with the takedown.
Jay clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Sasai takes a swing at Jay's ribcage but misses.
Jay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sasai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sasai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sasai shoots in but Jay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sasai shoots in looking for a takedown. Jay tries to sprawl out of it but Sasai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sasai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sasai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sasai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jay's head backwards.
Jay pushes Sasai up against the cage in a clinch.
Jay breaks the clinch.
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 Junichi Sasai will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jay shoots in but Sasai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sasai looks for a takedown but Jay sprawls well.
Jay wants to counter the offense by Sasai and move into the clinch position.
Sasai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sasai lands a lovely overhand right.
Jay fails with the takedown.
Jay tries to bum rush Sasai with a series of wild strikes but Sasai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sasai fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junichi Sasai. 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.
Jay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sasai misses the shot to the body.
Junichi Sasai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sasai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jay manages to avoid it.
Jay let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jay dives in for a single leg takedown but Sasai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sasai lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jay as he jumps to the side.
Sasai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sasai shoots in but Jay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jay darts in looking for a takedown but Sasai gets double underhooks and turns Jay into the cage.
Sasai fails with a takedown attempt.
Sasai closes the distance and clinches up with Jay, looking for a takedown. Sasai pushes Jay against the cage but Jay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sasai leaves Jay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jay slaps away a takedown attempt from Sasai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sasai throws a body punch but Jay moves out of range.
Jay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sasai defends well and Jay ends up having to push Sasai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jay is breathing heavily.
Jay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sasai circles away.
Sasai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasai has a takedown stuffed.
Sasai lands a slapping body shot.
Sasai closes the distance and clinches up with Jay, looking for a takedown. Sasai pushes Jay against the cage but Jay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sasai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jay throws out a counter right but Sasai avoids it with no problem.
Jay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sasai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sasai somewhat.
Sasai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sasai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jay defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck for Jay with that takedown attempt.
Sasai drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jay wriggles free and stands up.
Sasai shoots in for a takedown but Jay shows good takedown defense.
Sasai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jay pinned against the cage. Jay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sasai jabs Jay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sasai goes for a double leg but Jay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jay continues to drive forward.
Junichi Sasai is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jay.
Sasai jabs Jay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sasai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jay defends well and Sasai ends up having to push Jay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sasai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jay shoots in and drives through. Sasai sprawls well.
Sasai connects with a body shot.
Jay fails with the takedown.
Sasai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sasai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jay throws a counter combo.
Sasai punishes Jay's body with a nice straight punch.
Sasai fails to land the takedown.
Sasai sets himself, and Jay steps forward looking for the clinch! Sasai avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junichi Sasai dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sasai scores with a hook to the body. Jay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jay slaps away a takedown attempt from Sasai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sasai lands a really nice looking cross but Jay seems unphased.
Sasai scores with a jab to the jaw.
No luck for Sasai with that takedown attempt.
Sasai tests Jay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasai connects with a nice looking jab.
Sasai throws a jab but it's blocked by Jay.
Sasai misses with a straight right.
Jay throws a counter combo.
Sasai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junichi Sasai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasai slips under a jab from Jay.
Jay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sasai lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sasai is defended easily by Jay.
Nice takedown defense from Sasai. No joy for Jay on that attempt.
Sasai shoots in but no luck this time.
Sasai shoots in looking for a takedown. Jay tries to sprawl out of it but Sasai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sasai clobbers Jay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch combination from Jay misses.
Jay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jay moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Sasai.
Jay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sasai, pushing him back against the cage.
Sasai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jay smiles and moves away.
Nice cross by Jay.
 It looks like Junichi Sasai has been cut.
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!
Nice sprawl there from Jay as Sasai shoots in.
Sasai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sasai shoots in but Jay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sasai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jay.
Jay takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasai shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jay manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sasai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sasai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jay prevents Sasai from improving his position.
Junichi Sasai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sasai is staying active underneath Jay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jay tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sasai controls his leg.
Sasai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Donny Jay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay working some strikes from top position.
Sasai wants to sweep here but Jay controlling him for the moment.
Jay lands a couple of digs.
Sasai keeping full guard, as Jay tries to pass.
Jay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sasai is looking to stand up but Jay isn't so interested in that idea.
Sasai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sasai tries to get out of the position.
Sasai keeping moving, preventing Jay from controlling successfully.
Sasai trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Junichi Sasai.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sasai, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Junichi Sasai!
Our winner, Junichi Sasai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Brute (ranked 7545 p4p, 6704 weight class) and Joshua Cooper (ranked 584 p4p, 545 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Brute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joshua Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cooper throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Jon Brute has been cut.
Brute closes the distance and pushes Cooper back into the cage.
Brute is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cooper can't fight it off and eventually Brute manages to take the fight to the floor. Cooper looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cooper is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Brute has his hands clasped together but Cooper extends and breaks Brute's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cooper.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Cooper!
A victorious Joshua Cooper thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Senior (ranked 6517 p4p, 5253 weight class) and Sig Sauer (ranked 609 p4p, 560 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joseph Senior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sig Sauer!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauer moves into the clinch successfully.
Sauer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Senior in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sauer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sauer breaks from the clinch.
Senior gets tackled into the cage by Sauer. Sauer maintains the clinch.
Senior takes a shot to the head.
Sauer stops a takedown attempt from Senior.
Sauer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sauer scores with a shot to the side of Senior's head.
Sauer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sauer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Senior.
Senior tries to keep at a distance but Sauer has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sauer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Senior back to the cage. Sauer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Senior takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Senior fails with a takedown attempt.
Senior looks to throw a body kick
and Sauer moves into the clinch.
Sauer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Sauer misses.
Senior swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sauer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sauer clinches.
Sauer manages to break the clinch.
Sig Sauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sauer moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sauer breaks the clinch.
Sauer drives through and clinches with Senior against the cage.
Sauer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sauer tries to bum rush Senior with a series of wild strikes but Senior uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sauer takes the fight into the clinch.
Sauer manages to break the clinch.
Senior throws a body shot but no joy.
Sauer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Senior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sauer.
Senior looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sauer is fending him off so far but Senior persists. Nope, Sauer circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Senior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sauer closes the distance and pushes Senior back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sauer closes the distance and pushes Senior back into the cage.
Sauer is stalling here.
Sauer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Senior slips a jab and a cross from Sauer.
Senior shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sauer defends it nicely.
Sauer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sauer darts in and clinches Senior up against the cage.
Sauer manages to break the clinch.
Senior tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sauer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Senior somewhat.
Sauer has closed the distance and engaged Senior in a clinch.
Sauer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sauer misses with a hook. Senior ducked under it nicely.
Sauer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sauer clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sig Sauer 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.
Senior avoids a punch combination nicely.
Senior tries to counter with a takedown but Sauer is quick to defend against it.
Sauer tries a low kick but Senior avoids it.
Senior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sauer.
Senior swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sauer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sauer gets a clinch.
Sauer pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senior is looking for a takedown.
Senior breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauer stuffs the takedown attempt from Senior. Senior gets slowly back to his feet.
Senior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sauer but Sauer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Senior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sauer drives through and clinches with Senior against the cage.
Senior has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sauer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sauer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sig Sauer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sauer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Senior, pushing him back against the cage.
Sig Sauer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sauer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sauer sends Senior crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sauer is motioning to the referee to let Senior up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Senior is rocked!
Sig Sauer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Senior misses with a takedown attempt
and Sauer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sauer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sauer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Senior takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sauer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Senior.
Sauer instigates a clinch.
Sauer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sauer forces Senior back against the cage and clinches.
Sauer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sauer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Senior, pushing him back against the cage.
Sauer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sauer clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Sauer.
Sauer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sauer pushes Senior up against the cage in a clinch.
Sauer manages to break the clinch.
Sauer has Senior up against the cage in a clinch.
Sauer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Sauer misses.
Sauer pushes Senior away with a front kick.
Sloppy strikes from Sauer. Those never looked like landing.
Senior avoids the head kick by Sauer.
Sauer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sauer takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sauer breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Sauer misses.
Sauer misses with the combination.
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!
Sauer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sauer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sauer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Senior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sauer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sauer prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sig Sauer 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!
Senior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sauer throws out the jab.
Senior seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sauer rushes Senior and presses him up against the cage.
Sauer breaks from the clinch.
Sauer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Senior.
Sauer instigates a clinch.
Sauer jumps guard and drags Senior to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Senior looking to sit in guard and control but Sauer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Senior looking for subs off his back but Sauer has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sauer stands up from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauer clinches up with Senior and pushes him back against the cage.
Senior can't get the takedown.
Sauer breaks the clinch.
Sauer closes the distance and pushes Senior back into the cage.
Senior tries to score a body lock takedown but Sauer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Senior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sauer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Senior is defending well for now.
Sauer breaks the clinch.
Senior shoots in looking for a takedown but Sauer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Senior's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Sauer.
Senior needs to keep his hands up - Sauer had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Senior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sauer pushes Senior up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sauer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sauer clinches.
Senior seems to have got his legs back now.
Sauer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sauer has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sauer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Senior is looking for a takedown.
Sauer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sauer breaks the clinch.
Sauer instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauer successfully pulls guard.
Senior 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.
Senior has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Senior stops Sauer from standing up.
Sauer pushes Senior off and gets back to his feet.
Sauer swinging wildly here.
Sauer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Senior blocks the elbow strike.
Sauer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sauer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sauer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sauer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Senior.
Sauer throws out a counter right but Senior avoids it with no problem.
Sauer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sauer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Senior tries to keep at a distance but Sauer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sauer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Senior.
Sauer breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sig Sauer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sauer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 24:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sig Sauer!
Sig Sauer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dark Knight Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Dekker (ranked 7250 p4p, 4192 weight class) and Guy Jee (ranked 665 p4p, 502 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Dekker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guy Jee!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dekker has managed to clinch.
Jee jumps guard.
Dekker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dekker content to stall in guard here.
Dekker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dekker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dekker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jee has his hands on Dekker's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dekker is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jee seems keen to control Dekker's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dekker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dekker sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dekker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dekker dives in and grabs Jee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jee pushes down on Dekker's head and hops out.
Dekker shoots for a double leg takedown but Jee sprawls well. He's pushed Dekker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dekker swivels and escapes.
Dekker shoots for a double leg takedown but Jee sprawls well. He's pushed Dekker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Dekker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dekker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dekker dives in and grabs Jee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jee pushes down on Dekker's head and hops out.
Dekker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jee.
Jee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dekker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dekker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jee defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekker shoots in but no luck this time.
Dekker is breathing heavily.
Dekker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jee as he avoids it easily.
Dekker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Jee.
Jee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dekker tries to avoid it but Jee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dekker to the ground. Dekker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lucas Dekker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dekker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jee has managed to clinch.
Dekker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jee is working for takedown but Dekker is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jee is trying to break the clinch but Dekker is controlling him.
Jee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jee avoiding damage as Dekker throws knees to the body.
Jee is looking to break free of the clinch but Dekker has double underhooks.
Jee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dekker jumps guard but Jee stands there with Dekker around his waist. Dekker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dekker prevents it.
Dekker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jee is trying to break the clinch but Dekker has him pressed against the cage.
Dekker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jee smiles and moves away.
Jee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four 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.
Jee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dekker.
Jee lands with a shot to the body.
Dekker goes for a double leg but Jee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jee continues to drive forward.
Jee clinches.
Jee pushes Dekker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jee jumps guard.
Dekker gets to his feet - Jee follows without any prompting.
Dekker goes for a double leg but Jee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jee continues to drive forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dekker takes a swing at Jee's ribcage but misses.
Dekker throws a right and a left that Jee avoids nicely.
Dekker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Jee dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dekker throws a right and a left that Jee avoids nicely.
Jee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jee closes the distance and clinches.
Dekker tries to throw a body punch but Jee avoids it by throwing Dekker back against the cage.
Dekker is looking to control Jee's arms but Jee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dekker has his back to the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dekker tries to pull guard but Jee holds him up against the cage and eventually Dekker drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekker is trying to push Jee away but Jee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dekker jumps guard but Jee stands there with Dekker around his waist. Dekker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dekker is trying to maintain a safe position but Jee gets an underhook and turns Dekker into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jee is looking to break free of the clinch but Dekker has double underhooks.
Jee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dekker walks away with a smile on his face. Jee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dekker as he avoids it easily.
Dekker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dekker misses the shot to the body.
Jee shoots for a takedown but Dekker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lucas Dekker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Jee.
Jee instigates a clinch.
Jee lands a shoulder strike.
Jee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dekker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dekker lands an elbow inside that Jee shrugs off.
 It looks like Guy Jee has been cut.
Jee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dekker pushes off an throws an elbow but Jee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dekker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dekker jumps guard.
Jee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dekker controls Jee momentarily but Jee frees himself.
Dekker managing to control the position.
Dekker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Dekker 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dekker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dekker stands and steps away. Jee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Guy Jee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dekker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dekker shoots in looking for a takedown but Jee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dekker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jee misses with a low kick as Dekker jumps back.
Jee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dekker defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dekker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dekker wants it to stay on the feet.
Jee is breathing heavily.
Jee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dekker swivels and escapes.
Dekker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jee stuffs the takedown.
Dekker is looking to clinch.
Jee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dekker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dekker shoots in and drives through. Jee sprawls well.
Jee tries for a takedown but Dekker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dekker shoots for a takedown but Jee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Dekker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guy Jee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jee instigates a clinch.
Jee is trying to pull guard but Dekker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dekker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jee has Dekker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jee pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dekker tumbling to the mat - Jee dives into Dekker's guard.
Dekker uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekker lands with a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Dekker. Those never looked like landing.
Dekker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekker instigates a clinch.
Jee managing to block the knees to the body from Dekker.
Dekker is trying to stall.
Jee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dekker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dekker scores with a one two! Jee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lucas Dekker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jee throws a body kick that misses
and Dekker counters with a left and a right that stings Jee.
Jee tries for a takedown but Dekker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dekker throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jee throws a sloppy head kick and Dekker moves out of range easily.
Dekker looks to score with a jab to the body but Jee is just out of range.
Jee throws a hook but Dekker blocks it.
Dekker throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Dekker.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dekker is defended easily by Jee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Dekker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dekker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jee pinned against the cage. Jee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dekker sprawls well. Dekker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jee gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dekker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jee is in Dekker's guard.
Dekker keeping moving, preventing Jee from controlling successfully.
Dekker wants to sweep here but Jee controlling him for the moment.
Jee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dekker is trying to keep Jee in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dekker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jee wanted to stand there but Dekker had control of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dekker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jee moves into the clinch.
Dekker tries to stall but Jee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dekker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jee pulls Dekker into guard.
Jee is trying to control the position but Dekker postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Dekker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dekker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Dekker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Kurilenko (ranked 4487 p4p, 5734 weight class) and Joostun Gaycunt (ranked 454 p4p, 521 weight class). Joostun Gaycunt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexandr Kurilenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joostun Gaycunt!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaycunt connects with a body shot that sends Kurilenko's belly button to the back.
A lazy left from Kurilenko finds it's target.
Kurilenko darts in and clinches Gaycunt up against the cage.
Gaycunt is trying to break the clinch but Kurilenko has him pressed against the cage.
Gaycunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kurilenko tries to land a knee to the head but Gaycunt blocks with his arms.
Kurilenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurilenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gaycunt blocks it with crossed arms.
Kurilenko keeps control of Gaycunt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kurilenko keeps control of Gaycunt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaycunt breaks the clinch.
Gaycunt throws a combination that misses
and Kurilenko counters by clinching up.
Kurilenko throws a head punch that misses.
Kurilenko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kurilenko manages to end up in side control.
Gaycunt tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurilenko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kurilenko trying to control.
Gaycunt is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kurilenko sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Gaycunt taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexandr Kurilenko!
Joostun Gaycunt spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for the fight '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luuk Jansen (ranked 6331 p4p, 6109 weight class) and Kazuo Sakuraba (ranked 525 p4p, 520 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luuk Jansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kazuo Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jansen, as that shot connected.
Jansen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sakuraba throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jansen was covering up waiting for the punch and Sakuraba finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sakuraba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sakuraba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jansen keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sakuraba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sakuraba trying to control but Jansen is working from the bottom.
Jansen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sakuraba is working Jansen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sakuraba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuraba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakuraba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Jansen is retaining full guard.
Sakuraba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakuraba working some strikes from top position.
Jansen is breathing heavily.
Sakuraba landing with the ground and pound.
Jansen is rocked!
Sakuraba stands up over Jansen, holding on to his feet. Sakuraba throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Jansen is out cold! Sakuraba lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kazuo Sakuraba!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brilliam Yago (ranked 3893 p4p, 5448 weight class) and Alfredo Alliterez (ranked 453 p4p, 568 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brilliam Yago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfredo Alliterez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Alliterez.
Alliterez connects with a single shot there.
Yago shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alliterez defends it nicely.
Alliterez throws a shot to the body.
Yago misses with a straight right.
Yago has his takedown stuffed
and Alliterez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yago drives through with a takedown into Alliterez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yago content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yago trying to control but Alliterez is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alliterez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yago pushes down on Alliterez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alliterez trying to hold on to Yago's head to control him but Yago postures up.
Yago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Yago.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yago working Alliterez over with strikes.
Alliterez wants to control but Yago passes into side.
Alliterez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yago lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Alliterez down.
Yago has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yago scoring with punches and elbows.
Alliterez wants to control but Yago postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yago working the head with strikes.
Yago taking a breather here.
Yago advances nicely into full mount.
A nice elbow there by Yago.
Yago landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yago postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Alliterez bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Yago and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brilliam Yago!
Brilliam Yago thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Jeffery (ranked 5075 p4p, 5417 weight class) and Jan Sleziacik (ranked 569 p4p, 586 weight class). John Jeffery has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Jeffery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jan Sleziacik!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sleziacik throws out a leg kick but Jeffery moves out of range and Sleziacik only half commits.
We've been told by Jeffery's head coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jeffery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jeffery ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sleziacik darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jeffery on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sleziacik trying to mount his opponent but Jeffery defends it.
Jeffery is defending against the submission attempts here by Sleziacik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleziacik is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jeffery doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sleziacik.
Jeffery wants to control but Sleziacik is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleziacik is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sleziacik is working for a kimura but Jeffery is defending it quite comfortably.
Sleziacik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jeffery sees it coming and defends easily.
Sleziacik trying to mount his opponent but Jeffery defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sleziacik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jeffery defends it well.
Sleziacik is looking for a kimura but Jeffery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sleziacik to get the leverage.
Jeffery trying to control but Sleziacik postures up.
Sleziacik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sleziacik is looking for a kimura here.
Sleziacik is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeffery is defending against the submission attempts here by Sleziacik.
Sleziacik seems to be working for a kimura but Jeffery defends the submission attempt.
Sleziacik seems to be working for a kimura but Jeffery defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleziacik is trying to work for a kimura but Jeffery is defending well.
Jeffery is refusing to be controlled, as Sleziacik sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sleziacik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jeffery is just riding it out for now. Sleziacik eventually gives up the hold.
Jeffery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sleziacik on the ground.
Sleziacik is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jeffery has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jeffery is looking for a sweep. Sleziacik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sleziacik trying to pass the guard but Jeffery defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sleziacik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sleziacik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jeffery defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sleziacik dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sleziacik moves out of range as Jeffery strikes.
John Jeffery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sleziacik checks the leg kick nicely there.
A left lands for Jeffery.
Jeffery throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sleziacik to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeffery throws a lazy right hand but Sleziacik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Sleziacik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jeffery misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Sleziacik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sleziacik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleziacik slips under a jab from Jeffery.
Sleziacik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sleziacik shoots in and bounces Jeffery off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sleziacik thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleziacik controlling from the top position.
Sleziacik drops back looking for a leg! Jeffery is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jeffery manages to kick Sleziacik off! Sleziacik jumps back into Jeffery's guard.
Sleziacik is in close to Jeffery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sleziacik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jeffery's head.
Sleziacik drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jeffery looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jeffery looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jeffery!
Jeffery working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sleziacik regains half guard.
Sleziacik keeping hold of Jeffery's head, controlling as best he can.
Sleziacik gets back to full guard.
Jeffery being controlled here momentarily.
Jeffery throws a big right hand that misses.
Sleziacik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sleziacik is looking for a kimura but Jeffery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sleziacik to get the leverage.
Jeffery is staying active underneath Sleziacik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sleziacik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jan Sleziacik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sleziacik has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sleziacik is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jeffery to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jeffery shrugs it off.
Jeffery is trying desperately to improve position.
Sleziacik goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jeffery turns into him and now he's in Sleziacik's guard.
Sleziacik looking for a triangle here. Jeffery is fighting it but it looks tight! Sleziacik pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jeffery is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jan Sleziacik!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Wong (ranked 5466 p4p, 4218 weight class) and Slim Jimmy (ranked 439 p4p, 377 weight class). Wong comes to the cage accompanied by Death or Freedom. Jimmy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Home Depot kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slim Jimmy!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jimmy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wong is taking a breather. Jimmy 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.
Jimmy is defending against the submission attempts here by Wong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jimmy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Wong!
An intense looking Ivan Wong took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Oh my children, I heard that there is this creepy uncle with dementia looming around our organization. Fear not my children. I shall cleanse him. Joe Biden, you are next!'.
In defeat, Slim Jimmy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh well, I'm still ready to scrap with anyone once I'm all healed up. All respect to my opponent, he's one tough dude.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Flint (ranked 3796 p4p, 4624 weight class) and Roberto Vieira (ranked 393 p4p, 449 weight class). The key to victory for Terrance Flint has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Terrance Flint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vieira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flint swivels and escapes.
Flint seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Flint throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vieira's waist but Vieira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flint off to one side.
Flint closes the distance and pushes Vieira back into the cage.
Flint crunches a lovely knee into Vieira's ribcage.
Flint landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Flint lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vieira wants a takedown but no success here.
Terrance Flint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Vieira.
Flint jumps guard and drags Vieira to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flint looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Flint is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flint wants to stand but Vieira is controlling the position.
Vieira is in close to Flint's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Flint definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flint is trying to keep Vieira in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vieira working some strikes from top position.
Vieira stopping the sweep attempt from Flint.
Flint has his feet on Vieira's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flint tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flint is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roberto Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flint but Flint pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flint as he avoids it easily.
Flint slaps away a takedown attempt from Vieira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flint.
Vieira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flint's waist but Flint gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vieira off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira gets caught flat footed, as Flint shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Flint trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flint works over Vieira with some ground and pound from guard.
Vieira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vieira being controlled here, momentarily.
Flint wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vieira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flint's guard.
Flint is trying to control the position but Vieira postures up.
Vieira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flint working for a triangle but Vieira defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Flint dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vieira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flint is fending him off so far but Vieira persists. Nope, Flint circles away and we're back to standing.
Flint forces Vieira back against the cage and clinches.
Vieira takes an elbow to the temple.
Vieira wants a takedown.
Flint gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vieira.
Vieira's coach down at Power Plant MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vieira's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Terrance Flint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Vieira.
Flint's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flint gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint lands a nice uppercut.
Flint landing knees to the head.
It looks like Roberto Vieira has been cut.
Vieira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flint pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flint as he jumps to the side.
Flint seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flint goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Flint lands with a nice combination. Vieira backs away looking to recover.
Flint drives through with a takedown into guard.
Flint advances position into side control!
Flint controlling from side mount.
Flint scores with a couple of short elbows.
Flint trying to control the action but Vieira is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is looking for a sweep.
Flint wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vieira is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flint has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vieira!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flint lands a big shot there that rocks Vieira but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Terrance Flint overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flint with the ground and pound from mount.
Flint is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Vieira is looking to improve his position but Flint isn't that keen on the idea.
Vieira is still trying to improve position.
Vieira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vieira is squirming around, avoiding Flint's attempts to control the action.
Flint controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flint unloads with some shots from mount but Vieira bucks and avoids them well.
Flint lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Flint punching from mount but Vieira doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Flint looking to control and managing it successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vieira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Flint thowing shots but they're missing.
Flint tries to control but Vieira wriggling away.
Flint raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Flint dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Vieira's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Flint has Vieira up against the cage in a clinch.
Flint lands a nice uppercut.
Flint lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vieira.
Flint breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vieira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vieira looking to control but instead Flint has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira blocks the strikes from Flint.
Flint regains full guard. Nicely done.
Flint will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Vieira stopping the sweep attempt from Flint.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flint controlling Vieira's posture.
Flint continues to stall.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Flint keeps moving.
Flint is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vieira has his hands clasped together but Flint extends and breaks Vieira's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Flint.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terrance Flint!
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