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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Arakcheyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hazuka Oyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arakcheyev kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sad But True - Metallica. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Arakcheyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hazuka Oyama!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arakcheyev scores with the left hand. Oyama knows he should have avoided that one.
Oyama scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Oyama tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Arakcheyev is trying to control Oyama's posture but Oyama avoids it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Oyama lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oyama sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Arakcheyev is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Oyama tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Oyama cracks Arakcheyev with a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oyama throwing strikes but Arakcheyev manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Arakcheyev stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama shoots in but Arakcheyev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arakcheyev throws a head kick that misses.
Oyama drops his hands momentarily and Arakcheyev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arakcheyev works over Oyama's head and body with a nice combination.
No joy there for Arakcheyev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oyama takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oyama fails with a takedown attempt.
Oyama avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arakcheyev throws a head kick but Oyama moves out of range.
Arakcheyev moves into range and clinches up with Oyama.
Arakcheyev connects with a knee to the head.
Oyama is trying to break the clinch but Arakcheyev is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Oyama.
Oyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oyama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Arakcheyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alexander Arakcheyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hazuka Oyama.
Arakcheyev throws a nice head kick!
Arakcheyev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Arakcheyev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arakcheyev is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arakcheyev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oyama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arakcheyev as he jumps to the side.
Oyama shoots in but no luck this time.
Alexander Arakcheyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Oyama as Arakcheyev shoots in.
Oyama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arakcheyev.
Oyama shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Arakcheyev is trying to defend but Oyama finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oyama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oyama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oyama drops an elbow to the side of Arakcheyev's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oyama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arakcheyev is trying is best to control the position here.
Arakcheyev is looking to escape.
Oyama is nestled in close to Arakcheyev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oyama working Arakcheyev over with strikes.
Oyama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arakcheyev is trying to get back to full guard.
Oyama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oyama trying to mount his opponent but Arakcheyev defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arakcheyev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oyama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hazuka Oyama will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Arakcheyev thows a body shot but no joy.
Arakcheyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arakcheyev moves in looking to clinch but Oyama pushes him off.
Oyama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arakcheyev defends it nicely.
Alexander Arakcheyev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arakcheyev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Oyama eats them both and turns towards Arakcheyev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Arakcheyev scores with a head kick. Oyama tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Arakcheyev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oyama's head.
Arakcheyev throws a nice head kick!
Arakcheyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oyama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arakcheyev circles away.
Arakcheyev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oyama.
Alexander Arakcheyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hazuka Oyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arakcheyev circles away.
Arakcheyev scores with a head kick. Oyama tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Arakcheyev scores with a head kick. Oyama tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Arakcheyev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Oyama to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Arakcheyev pulls Oyama in to control the position.
Oyama postures up.
Arakcheyev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oyama.
Oyama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oyama with a nice head shot there.
Oyama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oyama works over Arakcheyev with some ground and pound from guard.
Arakcheyev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arakcheyev tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arakcheyev wants to stand but Oyama is controlling the position.
Oyama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oyama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arakcheyev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oyama.
Oyama distracts Arakcheyev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oyama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oyama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyama landing some decent shots from guard.
Oyama lands a couple of digs.
Oyama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oyama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oyama throws a strike but Arakcheyev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Arakcheyev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arakcheyev stands and steps away. Oyama gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Arakcheyev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oyama has a takedown stuffed.
Arakcheyev connects with a high kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oyama is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arakcheyev's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arakcheyev is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hazuka Oyama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Arakcheyev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oyama circles away.
Oyama fails to land the takedown.
Arakcheyev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arakcheyev lands with a slapping head kick.
Oyama avoids the head kick by Arakcheyev.
Arakcheyev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oyama's head.
Oyama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arakcheyev.
Arakcheyev misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arakcheyev misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Arakcheyev.
Oyama drives through with a takedown into Arakcheyev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Oyama throws a strike but Arakcheyev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hazuka Oyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oyama wants to get back to his feet but Arakcheyev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oyama pushes Arakcheyev off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arakcheyev throws a front kick that sends Oyama stumbling back into the cage.
Oyama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arakcheyev as he avoids it easily.
Arakcheyev throws a head kick that misses.
Oyama takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alexander Arakcheyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Arakcheyev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arakcheyev lands with a kick to the temple. Oyama shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Arakcheyev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Oyama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arakcheyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arakcheyev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oyama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Arakcheyev as Oyama shoots in.
Alexander Arakcheyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hazuka Oyama.
Oyama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arakcheyev as he avoids it easily.
Arakcheyev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arakcheyev throws a head kick but Oyama moves out of range.
Arakcheyev moves in looking to clinch but Oyama pushes him off.
Oyama is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Arakcheyev.
Arakcheyev lands with a good body shot.
Arakcheyev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oyama blocks a head kick by Arakcheyev.
Arakcheyev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oyama.
Alexander Arakcheyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arakcheyev misses with a series of wild punches.
Oyama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arakcheyev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oyama.
Oyama dodges the punch combination from Arakcheyev.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arakcheyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hazuka Oyama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oyama checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Arakcheyev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oyama 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hazuka Oyama!
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energy
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