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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabolinen Steroidi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes to the cage accompanied by Neck of the Woods. Steroidi Jr has chosen Light Year - Sex Education as his entrance music. 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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169 cm
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163 lbs
16 - 4 - 1 |
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177 cm
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166 lbs
18 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Granite 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
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike Ross! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabolinen Steroidi Jr! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Steroidi Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Steroidi Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ross sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steroidi Jr somewhat. Nice shot lands for Ross. Steroidi Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ross's calf. Ross attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Steroidi Jr checks a leg kick nicely. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ross - that will leave a mark!
Ross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Steroidi Jr. Steroidi Jr throws out a leg kick but Ross moves out of range and Steroidi Jr only half commits. Ross fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Steroidi Jr fails with a takedown attempt. Steroidi Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ross manages to avoid it. Steroidi Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ross. Ross jabs Steroidi Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ross throws a jab when Steroidi Jr was well out of range. Steroidi Jr throws a solid leg kick but Ross takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steroidi Jr. Steroidi Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ross misses with a head kick.
Ross throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steroidi Jr. Ross lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steroidi Jr's sensitive parts. Ross jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ross has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steroidi Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Ross's head. Ross throws a hook to the side of Steroidi Jr's head but Steroidi Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ross, right into the meat.
Steroidi Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Mike Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ross dips to his left and cracks Steroidi Jr with an uppercut! Steroidi Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ross paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A jab from Steroidi Jr misses. Ross looks for a takedown but Steroidi Jr sprawls well. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ross dives in and grabs Steroidi Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steroidi Jr pushes down on Ross's head and hops out. A clash of legs there as Steroidi Jr blocks the low kick. Steroidi Jr tries to land a leg kick but Ross saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Steroidi Jr swings for the body but Ross moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr throws a lazy right hand but Ross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ross moves into the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ross looking to stall.
Steroidi Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ross scores with a shoulder strike. Steroidi Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A short right from Ross on the inside. Ross gets underhooks to prevent Steroidi Jr's takedown attempt.
Mike Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anabolinen Steroidi Jr. Ross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steroidi Jr's elbow. A battle for position here, against the cage. Ross's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A right hook to the body lands for Ross.
Stalling in the clinch from Ross.
Ross stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Steroidi Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Ross controls his hands.
Ross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steroidi Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Steroidi Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Ross controls his hands.
Ross has been working on his balance at THC playhouse, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Steroidi Jr. Ross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Steroidi Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ross pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ross effectively controlling the action here. Ross lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ross looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ross lands with a left to the head. Steroidi Jr lands with a light punch inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ross working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steroidi Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ross lands a left hand.
Ross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ross throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steroidi Jrs head. Ross is pushing Steroidi Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Steroidi Jr misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ross slowing the pace effectively. Steroidi Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Ross controls the action.
Steroidi Jr scores with a hook to the body. Steroidi Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ross backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ross 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.
Steroidi Jr lands with an overhand left. Nice shot lands for Ross. Ross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steroidi Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily. Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but Ross moved away. Ross lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steroidi Jr's sensitive parts. Steroidi Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ross throws a leg kick and Steroidi Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Ross fights it but they end up in guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Steroidi Jr sitting in guard here, content to control. Ross managing to control the position. Ross controls Steroidi Jr momentarily but Steroidi Jr frees himself. Steroidi Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Ross working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Steroidi Jr throwing strikes but missing. Ross keeping full guard, as Steroidi Jr tries to pass. Steroidi Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Ross manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ross cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Steroidi Jr is squirming around, avoiding Ross's attempts to control the action. Steroidi Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ross scoring with strikes but Steroidi Jr is staying in there. Steroidi Jr is squirming around, avoiding Ross's attempts to control the action. Steroidi Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Steroidi Jr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Steroidi Jr is looking to improve his position but Ross isn't that keen on the idea. Ross avoids the attempt from Steroidi Jr to control. Ross looking to control but Steroidi Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Steroidi Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't. Steroidi Jr is squirming around, avoiding Ross's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Steroidi Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steroidi Jr keeps trying to improve his position. Steroidi Jr regains half guard. Still in half guard, Ross seems content to control. Ross's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Steroidi Jr wants to improve his position but Ross is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ross lands a nice short elbow. Steroidi Jr wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ross trying to control from half guard but Steroidi Jr is working away. Steroidi Jr tries to roll over but Ross keeps him under control. Ross wants to take a breather but Steroidi Jr is having none of it. Ross scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Steroidi Jr is controlling Ross's trapped leg to prevent Ross from advancing to side control. Nice strikes from Ross there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Steroidi Jr is looking for a sweep. Ross is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Steroidi Jr wants to control but Ross is keeping busy.
Ross trying to control the action but Steroidi Jr is working from the bottom. 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 Mike Ross will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Steroidi Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ross. Ross obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Ross. A punch lands to the side of Ross 's head but he takes it in his stride. Steroidi Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Steroidi Jr fails with a takedown attempt. A nice inside leg kick there by Steroidi Jr. That's going to slow Ross down. Ross looks for the body kick but Steroidi Jr saw that one coming. Ross tries to land a front kick but Steroidi Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Ross throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steroidi Jr. Steroidi Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ross is defended easily by Steroidi Jr. Steroidi Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Steroidi Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ross is just out of range. Steroidi Jr cracks Ross with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Ross misses with a looping left. Steroidi Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ross is able to avoid easily. Steroidi Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steroidi Jr punishes Ross's body with a nice straight punch. Ross throws a jab but it's blocked by Steroidi Jr. Steroidi Jr misses with a wild body shot. Steroidi Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Ross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steroidi Jr cracks Ross with an open hand slap. Steroidi Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ross throws a right and a left that Steroidi Jr avoids nicely. Ross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Ross throws a nice outside leg kick. Ross scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steroidi Jr in his tracks. Steroidi Jr misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ross misses with a kick to the body.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ross is looking to score with low kicks. Nice uppercut there from Steroidi Jr. Ross misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ross connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Good leg kick by Ross there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ross scoring well with a low kick there.
Ross thuds his right hand into Steroidi Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Steroidi Jr sizes up Ross with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Steroidi Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Mike Ross is winning the standup battle so far. Ross has a takedown stuffed. Steroidi Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Ross swings away with a leg kick that misses. Ross jabs Steroidi Jr right on the nose. Steroidi Jr blinks but takes it well. Ross throws an overhand right that lands on Steroidi Jr's shoulder, as Steroidi Jr tries to avoid the shot. Ross tries a head kick but it misses.
Ross misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ross chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steroidi Jr can pounce on him.
Steroidi Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Steroidi Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ross. Ross clinches up with Steroidi Jr and pushes him back against the cage. Steroidi Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steroidi Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steroidi Jr throws a nice inside leg kick. Steroidi Jr cracks Ross with a right hand to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Good leg kick by Steroidi Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ross takes a swing at Steroidi Jr's ribcage but misses. Ross throws a leg kick but Steroidi Jr checks it. Steroidi Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ross's guard. Ross is trying to control the position but Steroidi Jr postures up. Ross preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Steroidi Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Steroidi Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ross preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ross trying to control the position.
Steroidi Jr throws a big elbow that misses. Steroidi Jr trying to move into half guard but instead Ross has managed to sweep! Ross postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ross wants to control from the top but Steroidi Jr keeps moving. Steroidi Jr looking for a guillotine here but Ross defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Anabolinen Steroidi Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Ross 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Ross! A victorious Mike Ross thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. Anabolinen Steroidi Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Good match.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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