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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Tsakada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xocoyotzin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Leverage - Sentenced. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Tsakada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xocoyotzin throws a jab when Tsakada was well out of range.
Xocoyotzin tries to land a leg kick but Tsakada saw it coming and moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Tsakada scores with a four punch combination!
Xocoyotzin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xocoyotzin shoots for a takedown but Tsakada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tsakada leaves Xocoyotzin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tsakada misses with a looping left.
Xocoyotzin clinches up against the cage.
Tsakada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xocoyotzins head.
Xocoyotzin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Xocoyotzin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tsakada throws a punch but it's blocked by Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin avoiding damage as Tsakada throws knees to the body.
Tsakada managing to block the knees to the body from Xocoyotzin.
Tsakada lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xocoyotzin with a knee to the head.
Tsakada breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin misses the shot to the body.
Xocoyotzin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tsakada misses with an uppercut.
Tsakada throws a body punch but Xocoyotzin moves out of range.
Tsakada swings for the body but Xocoyotzin moves out of range.
Tsakada moves out of range of the body kick.
Xocoyotzin lands with a good body shot.
Tsakada connects with a jab.
Tsakada throws a lazy uppercut
and Xocoyotzin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tsakada really felt that one!
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch
letting Tsakada counter with a right hand.
Xocoyotzin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tsakada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsakada moves out of range of the body kick from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin throws a low kick but Tsakada moves out of range easily.
Xocoyotzin throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsakada loads up on a big right hand but Xocoyotzin slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsakada. Xocoyotzin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsakada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xocoyotzin.
Tsakada misses with a hook.
Xocoyotzin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xocoyotzin fakes the leg kick and cracks Tsakada in the body.
Tsakada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xocoyotzin. Xocoyotzin obviously looking to wear him down.
Tsakada throws a lazy uppercut
letting Xocoyotzin counter with a right hand.
Xocoyotzin walks into a straight right hand from Tsakada.
Xocoyotzin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsakada.
Xocoyotzin throws an overhand right that lands on Tsakada's shoulder, as Tsakada tries to avoid the shot.
Xocoyotzin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tsakada's half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tsakada makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xocoyotzin throws a leg kick which misses Tsakada's front leg but catches the back leg as Tsakada tries to avoid it.
Xocoyotzin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xocoyotzin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsakada manages to avoid it.
Tsakada misses with a double jab.
Tsakada misses with a straight right.
Xocoyotzin throws a lazy body kick
enabling Tsakada to counter with a crisp jab.
Xocoyotzin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsakada connects with a jab.
Xocoyotzin throws a push kick but Tsakada slaps the foot to one side.
Xocoyotzin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsakada.
Tsakada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xocoyotzin misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin throws a head kick but Tsakada moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xocoyotzin.
Tsakada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Xocoyotzin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsakada 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!
Xocoyotzin tries to land a front kick but Tsakada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xocoyotzin misses with a wild combination.
Tsakada misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xocoyotzin jabs Tsakada right on the nose. Tsakada blinks but takes it well.
Xocoyotzin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsakada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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 Lee Tsakada will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tsakada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Xocoyotzin thows a body kick. Tsakada tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice sprawl there from Tsakada as Xocoyotzin shoots in.
Tsakada throws a jab when Xocoyotzin was well out of range.
Xocoyotzin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsakada moves away.
Tsakada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xocoyotzin takes one to the chin there.
Tsakada misses with an uppercut.
Xocoyotzin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xocoyotzin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tsakada has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xocoyotzin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsakada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xocoyotzin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsakada.
Tsakada lands an overhand right.
Tsakada cracks Xocoyotzin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xocoyotzin jabs at Tsakada's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Xocoyotzin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xocoyotzin slips under a jab from Tsakada.
Tsakada throws a hook but Xocoyotzin avoids it easily.
Xocoyotzin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tsakada circles away.
Xocoyotzin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsakada was well out of range. Poor timing from Xocoyotzin.
Tsakada throws a nice looking combination but Xocoyotzin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tsakada misses with a hook. Xocoyotzin ducked under it nicely.
Xocoyotzin connects with an inside leg kick.
Tsakada looks to score with a jab to the body but Xocoyotzin is just out of range.
Tsakada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xocoyotzin's head backwards.
Tsakada takes a swing at Xocoyotzin's ribcage but misses.
Tsakada scores with a jab. Xocoyotzin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Xocoyotzin lands with a kick to the temple. Tsakada shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsakada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Xocoyotzin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tsakada rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsakada blocks a head kick by Xocoyotzin.
Lee Tsakada is winning the standup battle so far.
Xocoyotzin lands with a good body shot.
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!
Tsakada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xocoyotzin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tsakada misses with a lunging right hand
and Xocoyotzin counters with a good low kick that Tsakada was not able to check.
Xocoyotzin throws a head kick that Tsakada semi-blocks.
Xocoyotzin connects with a looping right hand.
Lee Tsakada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xocoyotzin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tsakada looks to throw the jab but Xocoyotzin is out of range.
Tsakada connects with a right hand. Xocoyotzin shakes it off.
Tsakada keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Tsakada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsakada misses with a left hand
and Xocoyotzin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tsakada's knee momentarily.
Xocoyotzin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsakada misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xocoyotzin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsakada takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Xocoyotzin scores with a head kick. Tsakada tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tsakada misses with a straight right.
Tsakada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xocoyotzin.
Tsakada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xocoyotzin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tsakada scrambles back to his feet.
Xocoyotzin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsakada moves away.
Tsakada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tsakada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Xocoyotzin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tsakada. That did some damage!
Tsakada looks to land a left hand but Xocoyotzin moved out of range nicely.
Tsakada avoids the head kick by Xocoyotzin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big left from Tsakada misses.
Xocoyotzin moves in looking to clinch but Tsakada pushes him off.
Tsakada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xocoyotzin moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsakada throws a right hand that misses
and Xocoyotzin counters with a stiff right hand.
Xocoyotzin is looking to clinch.
Xocoyotzin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsakada.
Tsakada misses with a straight left.
Xocoyotzin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tsakada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsakada throws the left hand but Xocoyotzin avoids the punch easily.
Xocoyotzin scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xocoyotzin moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsakada throws an overhand right that lands on Xocoyotzin's shoulder, as Xocoyotzin tries to avoid the shot.
Xocoyotzin thuds a left hand into Tsakada's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lee Tsakada will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Xocoyotzin.
A slow jab from Tsakada misses its intended target.
Xocoyotzin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xocoyotzin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tsakada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xocoyotzin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsakada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsakada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xocoyotzin manages to avoid it.
Xocoyotzin misses with a hook.
Tsakada misses with a body shot.
Xocoyotzin avoids the body shot from Tsakada.
Tsakada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xocoyotzin manages to avoid it.
Xocoyotzin throws a shot to the body.
Tsakada blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tsakada will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheers as Xocoyotzin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tsakada doesn't seem phased though.
Xocoyotzin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xocoyotzin throws a head kick but Tsakada moves out of range.
Tsakada throws a jab but it's blocked by Xocoyotzin.
Tsakada avoids the head kick by Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin throws a chopping leg kick but Tsakada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Xocoyotzin misses the target.
Tsakada throws a jab but it's blocked by Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin defending well as Tsakada loads up on a big left hand.
Tsakada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xocoyotzin wants to slow Tsakada down by chopping away at his legs.
Tsakada cracks Xocoyotzin with a good jab.
A slow jab from Tsakada misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin tries to land a front kick but Tsakada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tsakada missing with a left hand there. Xocoyotzin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Tsakada finds it's way through Xocoyotzin's defenses.
Xocoyotzin throws a wild body kick that Tsakada sees coming a mile off.
Tsakada swings widly with a right hand
and Xocoyotzin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tsakada really felt that one!
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!
Xocoyotzin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsakada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xocoyotzin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tsakada takes a kick to the side of the head.
Xocoyotzin throws a leg kick but Tsakada moved away.
Tsakada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tsakada looks to throw the jab but Xocoyotzin is out of range.
Xocoyotzin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsakada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xocoyotzin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tsakada connects with a crisp jab.
Xocoyotzin throws a leg kick
and Tsakada counters with a two punch combo.
Tsakada misses with a straight left.
Xocoyotzin takes a swing at Tsakada's ribcage but misses.
Lee Tsakada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsakada keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsakada looks to score with a jab to the body but Xocoyotzin is just out of range.
Xocoyotzin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xocoyotzin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xocoyotzin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tsakada counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xocoyotzin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsakada throws out the jab.
Tsakada blocks a low kick nicely.
A big right from Tsakada misses.
Xocoyotzin misses the shot to the body.
Xocoyotzin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsakada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsakada. Xocoyotzin does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsakada throws the left hand but Xocoyotzin avoids the punch easily.
Xocoyotzin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xocoyotzin lands with an overhand left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xocoyotzin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsakada 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lee Tsakada!
Lee Tsakada took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, M/S Paint Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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hype
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