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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pointon Slavey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slavey comes to the cage accompanied by I Predict A Riot. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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184 cm
28
194 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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188 cm
24
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pointon Slavey! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Svensson! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jab from Svensson. Svensson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slavey finds it's way round the side to connect with Svensson's head. Svensson scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Pointon Slavey has been cut. Svensson lands with a cross. 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! Slavey moves into the clinch successfully.
Slavey misses with a body punch.
Slavey throws an elbow but it misses.
Slavey misses with a hook from the clinch. Svensson prevents a body shot from Slavey. Slavey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Svensson misses with an uppercut
and Slavey counters with a three punch combo that has Svensson backing up. Svensson nods at Slavey to acknowledge the strikes. Slavey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pointon Slavey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Slavey moves forwards but Svensson connects with a nice, crisp jab. Svensson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slavey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Svensson lands a nice shot that snaps Slavey's head back.
Slavey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svensson. Svensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Slavey has Svensson up against the cage in a clinch.
Slavey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Svensson's efforts to push away. Slavey taking a breather. Svensson takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Svensson tries to circle away but Slavey has him pinned against the cage. Svensson is trying to force a seperation but Slavey has the dominant position. Slavey throws a head punch that misses. Slavey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow. Slavey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slavey. Svensson managing to block the knees to the body from Slavey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Slavey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Svensson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slavey misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Slavey as the two fighters clinch.
Slavey struggles to land a body shot inside as Svensson controls his hands.
Svensson looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Svensson can't break the clinch.
Slavey pushes Svensson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Slavey tries to throw a body punch but Svensson avoids it by throwing Slavey back against the cage. Svensson trying to control the position but instead, Slavey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Svensson into the cage. Slavey throws a head punch that misses. The referee is keeping an eye on Slavey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Svensson is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Svensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slavey can't find room to land a body shot as Svensson controls the action.
Svensson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Svensson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Slavey is keeping busy. Slavey lands an elbow just above Svensson 's eye. Svensson wants to get back to striking at distance but Slavey won't allow it.
Svensson tries to circle away but Slavey has him pinned against the cage. Svensson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slavey's elbow. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Still in the clinch, Slavey scores with a nice short uppercut. Slavey scores with a shot to the side of Svensson's head. A head punch on the inside from Slavey fails to land. 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 Pointon Slavey will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Pointon Slavey's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Svensson throws a nice looking combination but Slavey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Svensson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Slavey looks to land a combination. Svensson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Slavey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Slavey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Svensson.
Svensson breaks from the clinch.
Svensson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slavey.
A punch combination from Svensson misses. Svensson with a nice cross. Svensson moves into range and connects with a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Svensson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slavey tries to close the distance and clinch but Svensson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Svensson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Sami Svensson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Svensson throws out a loose jab but Slavey uses good head movement to avoid it. Slavey gets a clinch. Svensson breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Svensson misses. Svensson tries to clinch but Slavey is having none of it. Slavey moves in looking to clinch but Svensson pushes him off. Slavey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Svensson on the side of the head. Slavey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svensson. Svensson moves out of range as Slavey strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Svensson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pointon Slavey's cut is getting worse. Slavey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. 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 defenses there by Slavey. Svensson misses with a few strikes there.
Svensson swats away the attempt to clinch by Slavey. Svensson throws a jab when Slavey was well out of range. Slavey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slavey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svensson moves away. Slavey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Svensson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slavey's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slavey lands an uppercut. Slavey tries to land knees in the clinch but Svensson avoids the damage to the body. Slavey misses with a punch on the inside.
Svensson dodges an elbow strike from Slavey.
Svensson trying to stall but Slavey improves his position.
Slavey has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
A head punch on the inside from Slavey fails to land. Slavey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Slavey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow. Slavey misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slavey.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Svensson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Svensson stalling the fight.
Slavey can't find room to land a body shot as Svensson controls the action.
Svensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Svensson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Slavey lands an elbow that stopped Svensson in his tracks for a moment. Slavey digs a right hand into Svensson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Svensson's gas tank. Slavey stalls. A quick uppercut on the inside from Slavey. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pointon Slavey dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Pointon Slavey's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Svensson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slavey ducks under a wild hook from Svensson. Slavey scores with a three punch combo!
Slavey moves in looking to clinch but Svensson pushes him off. Slavey tries to clinch up but Svensson circles away and keeps his distance. Nice defenses there by Svensson. Svensson takes a swing at Slavey's ribcage but misses. Slavey is looking to clinch. Svensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slavey. Slavey throws the left hand but Svensson avoids the punch easily. Slavey keeps the fight on the outside. Svensson connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slavey has Svensson up against the cage in a clinch.
Svensson is trying to break free. Svensson blocking some punches.
Slavey just leaning against Svensson, taking a breather. Slavey seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Svensson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slavey has him pressed against the cage. Svensson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slavey has him pressed against the cage. Svensson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slavey misses with a few strikes there.
Slavey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slavey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svensson. Svensson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Svensson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slaveys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Svensson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Slavey backs up against the cage.
Slavey misses with a hook
and Svensson counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Svensson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Svensson dodges the punch combination from Slavey.
Slavey looks to land a body kick but Svensson moved away. Svensson misses with a jab to the body
and Slavey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Slavey.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Svensson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Svensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slavey. Slavey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Svensson's head. Slavey misses with a series of wild punches.
Svensson tries to clinch but Slavey is having none of it. A lazy left from Svensson finds it's target.
Pointon Slavey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Slavey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Svensson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slavey momentarily.
Svensson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jeez, Pointon Slavey's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Svensson connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Svensson swats away the attempt to clinch by Slavey. Sami Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Slavey misses with a low kick as Svensson jumps back. Slavey throws a jab but it's blocked by Svensson. Svensson keeps the fight on the outside. Nice defenses there by Svensson. Pointon Slavey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Slavey lands with an overhand left. Slavey lands with a hook. Svensson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slavey.
Svensson lands with a good body shot. Pointon Slavey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Svensson lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Sami Svensson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Slavey 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pointon Slavey!
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energy
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