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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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275 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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272 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hessu Hopo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barry Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sandoval. That's going to slow Hopo down.
Sandoval throws a head kick but Hopo moves out of range.
Hopo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandoval.
Hopo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hopo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
Sandoval lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Sandoval.
Sandoval thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sandoval lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sandoval.
It looks like Hessu Hopo has been cut.
Hessu Hopo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval ducks under a wild hook from Hopo.
Hopo misses with a combination
and Sandoval counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sandoval throws a leg kick but Hopo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sandoval fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopo scores with a jab to the body.
Hopo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sandoval scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Hopo misses.
Hopo scores with a takedown into Sandoval's guard.
Hopo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sandoval swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hopo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hopo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hopo looking to sit in guard and control but Sandoval gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sandoval wants to stand but Hopo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hopo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sandoval manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopo wants to pass the guard but Sandoval is keeping the position.
Sandoval trying to control the position here.
Sandoval wants to sweep here but Hopo controlling him for the moment.
Hopo looking to pass the guard.
Sandoval has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo trying to control but Sandoval is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Barry Sandoval wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hopo tries for a takedown but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hopo staying out of range there.
Hopo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hopo wants to advance to full mount but Sandoval doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sandoval looking for a guillotine here but Hopo defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hopo throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hopo postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopo won't allow Sandoval to sweep him here.
Hopo looking to pass the guard.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Hopo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barry Sandoval will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hessu Hopo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hopo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sandoval blocks a jab.
Hopo fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopo swinging wildly here.
Sandoval tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopo shoots in looking for a takedown but Sandoval manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hopo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hessu Hopo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sandoval swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sandoval fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hopo scores with a jab. Sandoval acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hopo lands a nice shot that snaps Sandoval's head back.
Sandoval swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopo throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Sandoval does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo looking to score a takedown here. Sandoval is defending well but Hopo drives through and ends up in Sandoval's guard.
Hopo won't allow Sandoval to sweep him here.
Hopo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sandoval controls Hopo momentarily but Hopo frees himself.
Hopo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sandoval is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Barry Sandoval.
Hopo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sandoval swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hessu Hopo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sandoval sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hopo somewhat.
Hopo thows a leg kick but Sandoval checks it
and Sandoval counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopo connects with a nice looking jab.
Hopo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sandoval. Sandoval circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sandoval throws a head kick that misses.
Hopo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sandoval moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval throws a hook but Hopo avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hopo.
Hopo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hopo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sandoval to the mat! Sandoval manages to get full guard.
Sandoval working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hopo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sandoval is retaining full guard.
Sandoval wants to sweep here but Hopo controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sandoval can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hopo trying to control but Sandoval is working from the bottom.
Hopo throws a big right hand that misses.
Sandoval not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hopo won't allow Sandoval to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hopo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sandoval gets caught napping as Hopo dives in and scores a takedown. Sandoval manages to retain guard.
Sandoval is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hopo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sandoval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Hopo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hessu Hopo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hessu Hopo'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hopo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sandoval misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sandoval looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sandoval is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hopo connects with a decent elbow.
Hopo working the ground and pound but Sandoval is defending the strikes.
Sandoval can't do much from the bottom here.
Hopo tries to advance to mount but Sandoval instead regains half guard.
Sandoval is pressing down on Hopo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo looking to sit in guard and control but Sandoval gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hopo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sandoval's guard.
Hopo throws an elbow that misses. Sandoval uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hopo's guard. Nice move by Sandoval!
Hopo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sandoval has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hopo is proving hard to escape from.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hopo holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval is looking to stand up but Hopo won't let him.
Hopo trying to keep a closed guard but Sandoval is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hopo misses with a straight right.
Barry Sandoval seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandoval stuns Hopo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice jab there from Sandoval.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hopo checks a leg kick.
Sandoval misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sandoval throws a solid leg kick but Hopo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sandoval.
Hopo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sandoval did well to prevent Hopo getting side control.
Hopo is looking to advance position but Sandoval won't allow it.
Sandoval is trying to maintain the position but Hopo is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo thows a huge punch but Sandoval dodges it nicely.
Hessu Hopo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hopo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sandoval does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hopo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sandoval trying to hold on to Hopo's head to control him but Hopo postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sandoval looks for the body kick but Hopo saw that one coming.
Sandoval looks to land a body kick but Hopo moved away.
Sandoval misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval has closed the distance and engaged Hopo in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sandoval obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Hopo.
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!
Hopo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sandoval's efforts to push away.
Hopo is looking for a takedown.
Sandoval lands a good knee to the midsection. Hopo won't want to take too many of those.
Sandoval breaks from the clinch.
Sandoval scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hopo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sandoval has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sandoval throws a low kick but Hopo moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sandoval scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hopo in his tracks.
Sandoval lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sandoval scores with a nice body kick.
Sandoval tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sandoval.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Sandoval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sandoval has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Barry Sandoval!
Barry Sandoval gave a mention to Black Market Pharmacy and Laundromat in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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