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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antti Sokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ardian Shiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sokka comes to the cage accompanied by Black Sun Aeon - Core of Winter. Shiba has chosen Theme tune Mohammed rapes children as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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188 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
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198 lbs
7 - 5 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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World class MT
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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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antti Sokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Ardian Shiba!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Chris Dean and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokka lands with an uppercut that bounces Shiba off the cage and back into range.
Shiba just misses with a punch to the body.
Shiba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokka was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiba.
Ardian Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba takes a swing at Sokka's ribcage but misses.
Sokka throws a head kick that Shiba semi-blocks.
Sokka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shiba.
Sokka connects with a body shot.
Shiba has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shiba. Sokka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sokka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shiba.
Jab, jab by Shiba - just one landing.
Sokka throws a front kick that sends Shiba stumbling back into the cage.
Shiba throws a leg kick that misses.
Shiba throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sokka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shiba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shiba misses with a jab to the body
and Sokka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shiba is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokka controlling the pace.
Shiba wants to improve his position but Sokka is controlling well.
Sokka controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Antti Sokka wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sokka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sokka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shiba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shiba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokka.
Sokka connects with a body shot.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Crunch! Sokka slams his shin into Shiba's torso.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sokka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shiba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokka's corner calls for a 1-2. Sokka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shiba throws a series of punches but Sokka avoids them all with ease.
Shiba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sokka rather than just go for the knockout.
An inside leg kick lands from Sokka.
Sokka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shiba looks winded!
Sokka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shiba dives in and grabs Sokka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sokka pushes down on Shiba's head and hops out.
Sokka misses with a head kick.
Shiba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sokka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shiba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sokka scores with a decent looking hook.
Shiba scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sokka throws a head kick that misses.
Sokka blocks a low kick nicely.
Sokka scores with a three punch combo!
Sokka throws a hook to the side of Shiba's head but Shiba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looks like Sokka has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sokka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shiba moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokka jabs Shiba right on the nose. Shiba blinks but takes it well.
Sokka pushes Shiba away with a front kick.
Shiba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shiba throws a lazy right hand but Sokka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shiba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sokka is looking to slow Shiba down with leg kicks.
Shiba cracks the inside of Sokka's front leg.
Sokka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sokka controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokka tries to pass to full mount but Shiba defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiba tries to get to full guard but Sokka has control of the leg.
Sokka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sokka wants to take a breather but Shiba is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Antti Sokka.
Sokka lands a jab to the head.
Sokka misses with a body shot.
Sokka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shiba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sokka swivels and escapes.
Antti Sokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardian Shiba.
Sokka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shiba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sokka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiba moves away.
Shiba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Sokka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sokka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sokka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Sokka dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokka moves away.
Sokka misses with a body shot.
Sokka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sokka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shiba throws a right hand that Sokka ducks under and follows up with a left that Sokka also avoids with ease.
Sokka lands a really nice looking cross but Shiba seems unphased.
Shiba looks to land a left hand but Sokka moved out of range nicely.
Shiba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sokka, as that shot connected.
Sokka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shiba does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shiba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokka with a nice cross.
Sokka lunges at Shiba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shiba's hand.
Shiba shoots in looking for a takedown. Sokka tries to sprawl out of it but Shiba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sokka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shiba is breathing heavily.
Shiba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiba slips a jab from Sokka.
Sokka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sokka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sokka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shiba defends it nicely.
Sokka throws a head kick that half lands.
Sokka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sokka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shiba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shiba throws a nice looking combination but Sokka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick from Sokka lands but Shiba takes it in his stride.
Sokka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shiba can do to turn this around?
Sokka lands a leg kick that knocks Shiba off balance momentarily.
Shiba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sokka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shiba misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shiba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shiba is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sokka is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shiba.
Shiba scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Sokka.
Sokka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sokka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sokka tries a head kick but it misses.
Shiba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sokka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shiba somewhat.
Sokka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shiba.
A big right from Shiba misses.
Sokka lands with a cross.
Sokka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sokka lands a leg kick that knocks Shiba off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Shiba misses the target.
Shiba swings for the body but Sokka moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sokka scores with a hook to the body. Shiba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Shiba misses its intended target.
Sokka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sokka lands with an uppercut that bounces Shiba off the cage and back into range.
Sokka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sokka blocks a low kick nicely.
Sokka tries to bum rush Shiba with a series of wild strikes but Shiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shiba takes a swing at Sokka's ribcage but misses.
Shiba missing with a left hand there. Sokka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shiba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokka manages to avoid it.
Jab by Sokka.
Sokka just misses with a punch to the body.
Sokka misses with a wild body shot.
Sokka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sokka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shiba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Sokka. No joy for Shiba on that attempt.
Antti Sokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardian Shiba.
Sokka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shiba momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shiba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sokka is out of range and Shiba settles back down.
Shiba drops his hands momentarily and Sokka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shiba has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sokka.
Sokka jabs at Shiba's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sokka, right into the meat.
Sokka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shiba wants to slow Sokka down by chopping away at his legs.
Shiba throws a lazy uppercut
and Sokka counters with a takedown into side control.
Antti Sokka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sokka cracks Shiba with a big right hand but Shiba just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sokka lands a nice forearm strike.
Shiba is not content to let Sokka control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sokka controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Sokka dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sokka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shiba's head backwards.
Shiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokka moves away.
Sokka throws a hook but Shiba blocks it.
Sokka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shiba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sokka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shiba misses with a combination
and Sokka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sokka.
Shiba looking to control.
Shiba wants to sweep here but Sokka controlling him for the moment.
Sokka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shiba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shiba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sokka cracks Shiba with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sokka trying to control but Shiba is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sokka stopping the sweep attempt from Shiba.
Shiba can't keep his opponent in guard - Sokka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sokka works his way into full mount!
Shiba taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokka with shots to the head and body - Shiba looks very uncomfortable down there.
Shiba is trying desperately to improve position.
Sokka in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sokka working the ground and pound effectively.
Sokka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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!
Shiba wants to hold on but Sokka pushes him away.
Sokka content just to control the position here.
Sokka punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sokka landing strikes from the mount and Shiba is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sokka lands a big shot there that rocks Shiba but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sokka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shiba wants to control but Sokka is having none of it.
Sokka punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sokka cracks Shiba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sokka controlling the position easily from mount.
Sokka tries to control but Shiba wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokka unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokka controlling the position easily from mount.
Sokka scoring with strikes but Shiba is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shiba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sokka with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shiba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ardian Shiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antti Sokka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice elbow there by Sokka.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Sokka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sokka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Sokka!
An out of breath Antti Sokka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ardian Shiba was interviewed post fight and said 'It's at times like this, one must reach deeply into his soul,challenge his heart, feel new courage, endure the fuck pain and say 'FUCK ISLAM AND MOHAMMED WAS A PEDOPHILE''.
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