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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Slim Shadie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spinaali Vamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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172 cm
29
162 lbs
20 - 9 - 1 |
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170 cm
23
166 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Shadie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spinaali Vamma! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A decent looking cross lands there for Vamma. Shadie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vamma.
Vamma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shadie.
Shadie misses with a straight right. Vamma takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vamma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shadie defends it nicely. Shadie avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vamma fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Shadie throws a nice inside leg kick. Vamma fails with the takedown. Slim Shadie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spinaali Vamma.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Good standup being displayed there by Shadie as he connects with a hook. Shadie connects with a looping right hand.
Vamma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shadie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Slim Shadie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vamma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Vamma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Shadie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shadie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Shadie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vammas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Vamma shoots in for a takedown but Shadie shows good takedown defense. Vamma dives in and grabs Shadie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shadie pushes down on Vamma's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vamma with a body punch. A glancing blow. Vamma tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Vamma misses with a takedown and Shadie counters with a leg kick. Shadie misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Shadie does it's job there. 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 Slim Shadie will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shadie scores with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. No luck for Vamma with that takedown attempt. Shadie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shadie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vamma's half guard. Vamma is looking for a sweep. Shadie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Shadie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. Shadie tries to control but Vamma wriggling away. Shadie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Vamma is desperately trying to improve his position but Shadie has a good base and remains in mount. Shadie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Vamma regains half guard. Vamma actively working from the bottom here. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shadie connects with a nice short shot to Vamma's temple. Vamma is trying to get back to full guard. Vamma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vamma. Shadie stopping the sweep attempt from Vamma. Vamma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vamma is keeping good posture, landing some 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! Shadie gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vamma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Vamma is looking to work some ground and pound but Shadie has wrist control. Vamma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shadie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shadie has escaped and now he's on top! Shadie preventing the sweep. Vamma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Vamma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shadie manages to get himself to full guard.
Vamma postures up in Shadie's guard and throws a big left but Shadie blocks it. Vamma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vamma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Shadie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vamma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vamma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Vamma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shadie is keeping the position for now. Vamma is looking to work some ground and pound but Shadie has wrist control. Vamma is looking to work some ground and pound but Shadie has wrist control. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vamma's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Vamma throws a big elbow that misses. Vamma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shadie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shadie has escaped and now he's on top! Spinaali Vamma has got the better of the ground game so far. Vamma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shadie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shadie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Vamma is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vamma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vamma keeping moving, preventing Shadie from controlling successfully. Shadie stands and throws Vamma's legs to the side, diving into side control. Vamma is trying to control Shadie's posture but Shadie avoids it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shadie landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Vamma sneaks back into half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Vamma is staying active underneath Shadie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Vamma is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shadie is keen to just control but Vamma is a slippery customer. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Spinaali Vamma will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Shadie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vamma checks it well. Spinaali Vamma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Shadie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shadie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vamma throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Shadie's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Vamma dives in looking to finish as Shadie flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Vamma's strikes! Vamma is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Shadie's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Shadie was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinaali Vamma! Spinaali Vamma really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ANABOLIC **160** LAUNDRY logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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