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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Kombate (ranked 4087 p4p, 4402 weight class) and Kaiden Hooper (ranked 0 p4p, 252 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kwame Kombate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaiden Hooper!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kombate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kombate.
Kombate misses with a two punch combination.
Hooper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kombate's waist but Kombate gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hooper off to one side.
Hooper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kombate defends it nicely.
Kombate pushes Hooper up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kombate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kombate looks to land a left hand but Hooper moved out of range nicely.
Hooper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kombate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hooper circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Kombate misses.
Kombate misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kombate defends well and Hooper ends up having to push Kombate into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kwame Kombate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiden Hooper.
A jab from Kombate finds it's way through Hooper's defenses.
Kombate misses with a wild combination.
Hooper only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kombate swinging wildly here.
Kombate stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kombate wants it to stay on the feet.
Kombate throws a series of punches but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper defending well as Kombate loads up on a big left hand.
Kombate throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kombate is breathing heavily.
Hooper fails with the takedown.
Kwame Kombate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kombate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hooper circles away quickly and effectively.
Kombate fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Kombate. No joy for Hooper on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kombate misses with a wild combination.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown but Kombate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Hooper closes the distance and clinches up with Kombate, looking for a takedown. Hooper pushes Kombate against the cage but Kombate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kombate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hooper.
Hooper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hooper tries for a takedown but Kombate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hooper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Kombate misses.
Hooper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hooper dives in for a single leg takedown but Kombate sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kombate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hooper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kombate leaves Hooper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hooper shoots for a takedown but Kombate saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kombate rushes Hooper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kombate gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hooper.
Kombate breaks from the clinch.
Kombate fails to land with a series of punches.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kombate as he avoids it easily.
Hooper misses with a takedown attempt - Kombate sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper fails with a takedown attempt.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kombate sprawls well. Kombate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hooper gets slowly back to his feet.
Hooper shoots in but Kombate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hooper looks for a takedown but Kombate sprawls well.
Kombate stuffs the takedown.
A punch combination from Kombate misses.
Hooper shoots in looking for a takedown but Kombate manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hooper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Kombate 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.
Hooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kombate.
Kombate throws a body punch but Hooper moves out of range.
Kombate lands a glancing blow to the side of Hooper's head.
Kwame Kombate is winning the standup battle so far.
Hooper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kombate pinned against the cage. Kombate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kombate looks to land a combination. Hooper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hooper is rocked!
Kombate swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kombate throws an overhand right that lands on Hooper's shoulder, as Hooper tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kombate leaves Hooper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hooper is still on wobbly legs! Can Kombate finish him?
Hooper fails to land the takedown.
Kwame Kombate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiden Hooper.
Kombate misses with an uppercut. Hooper saw that one coming.
Hooper seems to have recovered his senses.
Hooper looks for a takedown but Kombate sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hooper is defended easily by Kombate.
Sloppy strikes from Kombate. Those never looked like landing.
Kwame Kombate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kombate leaves Hooper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kombate throwing a counter right hand but Hooper manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kombate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hooper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hooper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kombate sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hooper somewhat.
Kwame Kombate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Kombate as Hooper shoots in.
Hooper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hooper looks for a takedown but Kombate sprawls well.
Kombate keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kombate looks to land a combination. Hooper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper shoots in looking for a takedown. Kombate tries to sprawl out of it but Hooper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kombate manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hooper fails with a takedown attempt.
Kombate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown but Kombate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kombate as he avoids it easily.
Kombate was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hooper closes the distance and clinches up with Kombate, looking for a takedown. Hooper pushes Kombate against the cage but Kombate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kombate tries to bum rush Hooper with a series of wild strikes but Hooper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hooper darts in looking for a takedown but Kombate gets double underhooks and turns Hooper into the cage.
Kombate swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown but Kombate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hooper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kombate swivels and escapes.
Hooper goes for a double leg but Kombate avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kombate continues to drive forward.
Kombate scores with a jab to the body.
Kombate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hooper.
Kombate throws a series of punches but Hooper avoids them all with ease.
No luck for Hooper with that takedown attempt.
Hooper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kombate sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kombate throws a series of punches but Hooper moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kombate tries to avoid it but Hooper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kombate to the ground. Kombate escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Kombate dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hooper shoots in looking for a takedown but Kombate manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hooper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kombate scores with a nice right hand.
Kombate tries to bum rush Hooper with a series of wild strikes but Hooper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hooper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kombate avoids it really well and circles away.
Kombate is looking to counter punch.
Kombate feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hooper sprawling to the canvas! Hooper rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kombate finish him?!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kombate! Hooper is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwame Kombate!
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hype
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RATING
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