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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Gatsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Corpus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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270 lbs
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266 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Gatsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Corpus!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatsby misses the shot to the body.
Corpus scores with a hook to the body. Gatsby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Corpus misses.
Corpus moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Corpus as the two fighters clinch.
Gatsby is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Corpus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Corpus digs a right hand into Gatsby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gatsby's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Corpus.
Corpus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gatsby or not.
A body shot lands from Corpus.
A short right from Corpus.
Corpus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Corpus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gatsby up against the cage.
Corpus receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Corpus lands a body shot.
Corpus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gatsby or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Corpus.
Corpus digs a right hand underneath Gatsby's ribcage. Gatsby let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Corpus.
Gatsby tries to throw a body punch but Corpus avoids it by throwing Gatsby back against the cage.
Corpus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corpus lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpus is leaning against Gatsby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Corpus lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Corpus.
A right handed body shot lands from Corpus.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corpus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corpus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gatsby up against the cage.
Corpus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Corpus is leaning against Gatsby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Corpus has Gatsby pressed against the cage.
Corpus lands a shoulder strike.
Gatsby is trying to break free.
Corpus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Corpus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gatsby backwards.
Corpus works on Gatsby's body with a couple of short punches.
Corpus taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Corpus's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Corpus - that landed with a thud.
Corpus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corpus pushes Gatsby back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corpus gets through Gatsby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corpus presses Gatsby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Corpus.
Nice body punch from Corpus - that landed with a thud.
Corpus works on Gatsby's body with a couple of short punches.
Corpus stalling against the cage.
Corpus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Corpus - that landed with a thud.
Corpus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corpus cracks Gatsby with a nice body shot.
Corpus effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Corpus.
Nice body punch from Corpus - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Corpus.
Corpus avoiding damage.
Corpus lands a shot to the body.
Corpus controlling the action here for a moment.
Corpus digs a right hand underneath Gatsby's ribcage. Gatsby let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corpus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Corpus stalls.
A right handed body shot lands from Corpus.
Corpus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gatsby backwards.
Nice body punch from Corpus - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Corpus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Corpus digs a right hand underneath Gatsby's ribcage. Gatsby let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Corpus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Corpus digs a right hand into Gatsby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gatsby's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corpus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Corpus pushes Gatsby back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corpus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Corpus pushes Gatsby back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Corpus.
Corpus is working Gatsby over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Corpus.
Nice body punch from Corpus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corpus digs a right hand underneath Gatsby's ribcage. Gatsby let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Corpus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gatsby up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Corpus.
Corpus stalling in the clinch.
Corpus lands a nice uppercut.
Gatsby can't find room to land a body shot as Corpus controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Corpus as the two fighters clinch.
Corpus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gatsby or not.
Corpus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corpus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Corpus lands a body shot.
Corpus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corpus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Corpus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Corpus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Corpus.
A right hand to the body from Corpus.
Corpus lands with a light punch inside.
Corpus scores with a hook to the body.
Corpus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gatsby backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Corpus 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.
Corpus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gatsby tries to clinch up
and Corpus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Corpus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gatsby was well out of range. Poor timing from Corpus.
Corpus moves into the clinch successfully.
Corpus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Corpus in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gatsby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gatsby has had enough of the clinch but Corpus keeps him there for the moment.
Gatsby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corpus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Corpus lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Corpus.
Corpus lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corpus is leaning against Gatsby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corpus.
A short right from Corpus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Corpus prevents a body shot from Gatsby.
Nice body punch from Corpus - that landed with a thud.
Corpus scores with a shot to the side of Gatsby's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Corpus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Corpus works on Gatsby's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Corpus.
Corpus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Corpus.
Corpus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gatsby backwards.
Corpus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Corpus continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Corpus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Corpus has Gatsby pressed against the cage.
Gatsby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corpus'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Corpus.
Corpus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gatsby momentarily.
Gatsby misses with a body shot.
Corpus connects with a body shot.
Corpus digs a good hook to Gatsby's body.
Corpus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gatsby rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Corpus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gatsby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Corpus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
John Corpus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corpus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Corpus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Corpus scores with a jab. Gatsby acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Corpus scores with a hook.
Corpus looks to land a combination but Gatsby avoids it well.
Corpus drives through and clinches with Gatsby against the cage.
Gatsby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corpus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Corpus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Corpus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Corpus stalling in the clinch.
Corpus lands a body punch.
Corpus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gatsby.
Corpus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Corpus lands a body shot.
Come on Corpus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corpus works on Gatsby's body with a couple of short punches.
Corpus digs a right hand underneath Gatsby's ribcage. Gatsby let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Corpus - that landed with a thud.
Corpus scores with a hook to the body.
Corpus lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Corpus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corpus has Gatsby pushed against the cage.
Corpus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gatsby tries to throw a body punch but Corpus avoids it by throwing Gatsby back against the cage.
Corpus scores with a hook to the body.
Corpus pushes Gatsby back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corpus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Corpus is stalling here.
Corpus blocks a body shot from Gatsby.
Corpus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Corpus lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Corpus - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corpus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corpus lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corpus.
Corpus slows down the pace here.
John Corpus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corpus.
Corpus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Corpus as the two fighters clinch.
Corpus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Corpus lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Corpus.
A short body shot lands from Corpus as the two fighters clinch.
Corpus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Corpus.
Corpus presses Gatsby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Corpus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Corpus lands a nice shot to the body.
Corpus stalling the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corpus lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Corpus.
Gatsby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Corpus on the inside.
Corpus is leaning against Gatsby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Corpus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Corpus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Corpus scores with a jab.
Corpus has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Corpus.
A body shot lands from Corpus.
Corpus lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Corpus.
Corpus stalling in the clinch.
Gatsby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corpus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gatsby or not.
Corpus slows down the pace here.
Corpus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Corpus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Corpus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Corpus is working Gatsby over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Corpus is leaning against Gatsby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Corpus is working Gatsby over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Corpus as the two fighters clinch.
Corpus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Corpus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gatsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corpus's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpus avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Corpus.
Corpus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Corpus lands with a right to the head.
Corpus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corpus.
Corpus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Corpus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Corpus digs a right hand into Gatsby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gatsby's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corpus lands a shot to the body.
Corpus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gatsby or not.
Corpus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Corpus pushes Gatsby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corpus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Corpus.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corpus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Corpus lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corpus.
Corpus pushes Gatsby back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Corpus lands a body shot.
Corpus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gatsby or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corpus lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Corpus as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Corpus - that landed with a thud.
Corpus has Gatsby pushed against the cage.
Gatsby misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Corpus.
Corpus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corpus digs a right hand into Gatsby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gatsby's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Corpus.
Corpus is pushing Gatsby up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gatsby misses with a body punch.
Corpus lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Corpus - that landed with a thud.
Corpus lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Corpus.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corpus.
Corpus pushes Gatsby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corpus lands a shot to the body.
Corpus is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Corpus.
Corpus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corpus fails to land with a series of punches.
Corpus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gatsby circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Corpus.
Corpus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gatsby on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gatsby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corpus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corpus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatsby manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gatsby. Corpus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gatsby tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Corpus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gatsby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corpus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corpus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corpus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corpus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Corpus.
John Corpus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corpus thuds a left hand into Gatsby's body.
Corpus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corpus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gatsby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Corpus.
Gatsby lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corpus looks to land a combination. Gatsby sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Corpus lands a right hook to the body.
Jay Gatsby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gatsby thows a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Corpus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Corpus 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 24:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Corpus!
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