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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bad Mojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sharpe's choice of entrance music: Boombox. Richard Sharpe acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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300 lbs
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298 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bad Mojo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Sharpe!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mojo stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sharpe is defended easily by Mojo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharpe. Mojo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mojo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sharpe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sharpe fails with a takedown attempt.
Bad Mojo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Sharpe.
Mojo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mojo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharpe.
Mojo defending well as Sharpe loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Mojo misses.
Mojo misses with a looping left.
Bad Mojo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sharpe shoots for a double leg takedown but Mojo sprawls well. He's pushed Sharpe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice straight punches there by Mojo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mojo.
Richard Sharpe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mojo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sharpe. That did some damage!
Sharpe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mojo avoids it really well and circles away.
Sharpe throws a right hand that misses
and Mojo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Mojo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharpe slips a straight right by Mojo.
Mojo throws a hook but Sharpe avoids it easily.
Mojo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheers as Mojo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sharpe doesn't seem phased though.
Mojo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mojo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Richard Sharpe has been cut.
Sharpe blocks the body kick.
Mojo lands a nice shot that snaps Sharpe's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mojo tries to bum rush Sharpe with a series of wild strikes but Sharpe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sharpe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sharpe avoids the body shot from Mojo.
Sharpe rushes Mojo and presses him up against the cage.
Sharpe trying to land knees to the body.
Mojo tries to circle away but Sharpe has him pinned against the cage.
Mojo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sharpe backwards.
Sharpe blocks an uppercut.
Sharpe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mojo is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Mojo fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharpe.
Mojo is trying to push Sharpe away but Sharpe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mojo controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe can't find room to land a body shot as Mojo controls the action.
Sharpe jumps into guard, dragging Mojo to the mat.
Sharpe pulls Mojo in close to prevent any damage.
Sharpe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mojo is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharpe has his foot on Mojo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mojo works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mojo being controlled here momentarily.
Sharpe is trying to control the position but Mojo postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharpe pulls Mojo in to control the position.
Mojo is looking to stand up but Sharpe won't let him.
Sharpe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mojo's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Mojo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Sharpe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sharpe walks into a stiff left hand from Mojo.
Mojo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sharpe fails with a takedown attempt.
Mojo misses with a kick to the body.
Mojo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharpe manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mojo.
Mojo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mojo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sharpe throws a body kick the misses
and Mojo counters with a series of strikes. Sharpe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sharpe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Mojo blocks the leg kick.
Sharpe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mojo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sharpe scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mojo slips a jab from Sharpe.
Sharpe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sharpe fails with the takedown.
Sharpe defending well as Mojo loads up on a big left hand.
Mojo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sharpe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mojo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharpe tries to move into range but Mojo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bad Mojo is winning the standup battle so far.
Mojo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharpe moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mojo.
Mojo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mojo swinging wildly here.
Mojo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mojo blocks a low kick nicely.
Sharpe takes one on the button.
Sharpe takes one on the button.
Sharpe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mojo moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mojo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mojo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sharpe throws an elbow but it misses.
Sharpe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sharpe drags the fight down to the ground.
Sharpe trying to keep a closed guard but Mojo is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharpe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mojo content to stall in guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharpe is trying to control the position but Mojo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Mojo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Sharpe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sharpe tries to clinch but Mojo is having none of it.
Mojo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mojo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sharpe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sharpe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mojo as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Mojo as Sharpe shoots in.
Sharpe dives in and grabs Mojo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mojo pushes down on Sharpe's head and hops out.
Bad Mojo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Sharpe.
Sharpe looks for a takedown but Mojo sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mojo looks to land a left hand but Sharpe moved out of range nicely.
Mojo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharpe.
Mojo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sharpe at a distance.
Sharpe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mojo.
Sharpe throws a low kick but Mojo moves out of range easily.
Sharpe thows a leg kick but Mojo checks it
and Mojo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sharpe thinking.
Mojo throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mojo tries to avoid it but Sharpe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mojo to the ground. Mojo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mojo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharpe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharpe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mojo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sharpe.
Sharpe misses with an uppercut.
Mojo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sharpe will feel that in the morning.
Sharpe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mojo clobbers Sharpe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mojo clobbers Sharpe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sharpe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mojo throws a jab when Sharpe was well out of range.
Sharpe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sharpe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mojo - the referee stops the clock and Sharpe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mojo. Sharpe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sharpe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sharpe throws a lazy right hand but Mojo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sharpe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mojo counters with a straight right hand.
Sharpe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mojo swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mojo.
Sharpe throws a sloppy head kick
and Mojo counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharpe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mojo checks a low kick from Sharpe.
Mojo throws a body punch but Sharpe moves out of range.
Mojo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sharpe on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharpe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sharpe throws an overhand right that lands on Mojo's shoulder, as Mojo tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Mojo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Sharpe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mojo catches Sharpe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mojo cracks Sharpe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sharpe throws an overhand right that lands on Mojo's shoulder, as Mojo tries to avoid the shot.
Sharpe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mojo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mojo misses with a straight right.
Mojo connects with a right hand. Sharpe shakes it off.
Sharpe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mojo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mojo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sharpe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mojo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sharpe scores a takedown into full mount!
Mojo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sharpe unloads with some shots from mount but Mojo bucks and avoids them well.
Mojo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mojo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sharpe.
Mojo is desperately trying to improve his position but Sharpe has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mojo is in a horrible position here. Sharpe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mojo is working to get back to half guard.
Mojo gets back to half guard.
Sharpe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mojo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sharpe is working away from the top position though.
Mojo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharpe can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mojo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sharpe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sharpe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mojo defending well though.
Mojo is looking for a sweep. Sharpe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sharpe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mojo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sharpe is working away from the top position though.
Sharpe thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mojo to regain full guard.
Sharpe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sharpe preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe throwing strikes from guard but Mojo blocks nicely.
Mojo keeping full guard, as Sharpe tries to pass.
Sharpe scoring with some ground and pound.
Sharpe with a nice head shot there.
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!
Sharpe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sharpe postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharpe throws and elbow that misses. Mojo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sharpe's guard. Nice move by Mojo!
Sharpe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Richard Sharpe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Richard Sharpe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mojo misses the shot to the body.
Mojo misses with a two punch combination.
Sharpe looks to throw a body kick
and Mojo counters with a nice body kick.
Sharpe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sharpe shoots for a double leg takedown but Mojo sprawls well. He's pushed Sharpe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sharpe checks the leg kick.
A jab from Mojo does it's job there.
Sharpe misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sharpe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mojo.
Mojo looks to throw the jab but Sharpe is out of range.
Sharpe throws a solid leg kick but Mojo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sharpe.
Mojo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sharpe throws a solid leg kick but Mojo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sharpe.
Mojo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sharpe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mojo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sharpe scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mojo slaps away a takedown attempt from Sharpe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mojo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sharpe.
Bad Mojo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Sharpe.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sharpe is defended easily by Mojo.
Sharpe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sharpe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mojo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sharpe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mojo.
Sharpe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mojo misses with an uppercut. Sharpe saw that one coming.
Sharpe throws out a leg kick but Mojo moves out of range and Sharpe only half commits.
Mojo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sharpe moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mojo tries to land a front kick but Sharpe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sharpe loads up on a big right hand but Mojo slips the punch.
Mojo lands a jab to the nose.
Sharpe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sharpe tries to clinch up but Mojo circles away and keeps his distance.
Mojo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sharpe.
Mojo checks a low kick from Sharpe.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mojo throws a hook but Sharpe avoids it easily.
Richard Sharpe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mojo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sharpe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bad Mojo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mojo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bad Mojo!
Bad Mojo retains his super heavyweight title!
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hype
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