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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hossein Vaziri Jr. (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaako Merit�hti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). and Jaako Merit�hti. Vaziri Jr. comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Sheik Theme. Jaako Merit�hti is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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209 lbs
25 - 8 - 1 |
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185 cm
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220 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hossein Vaziri Jr.!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaako Merit�hti!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merit�hti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Merit�hti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Merit�hti throws a head kick that misses.
Jaako Merit�hti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merit�hti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Merit�hti tenderised Vaziri Jr.'s leg. Vaziri Jr. is trying to keep his angry face on.
Merit�hti moves away from the strike by Vaziri Jr..
Merit�hti has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vaziri Jr. is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vaziri Jr. takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Merit�hti has his takedown stuffed
and Vaziri Jr. counters with a shoot takedown. Merit�hti fights it but they end up in guard.
Vaziri Jr. postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaziri Jr. loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaziri Jr. throws a strike but Merit�hti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vaziri Jr. is trying to control the position but Merit�hti postures up.
Vaziri Jr. looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merit�hti is one step ahead there.
Merit�hti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Merit�hti defends it easily.
Vaziri Jr. utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vaziri Jr. punching to the body, from the bottom.
Merit�hti throws a big right hand that misses.
Vaziri Jr. is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vaziri Jr. scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vaziri Jr. is looking to stall here but Merit�hti recovers full guard.
Merit�hti is trying to keep Vaziri Jr. in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. wants to control from the top but Merit�hti keeps moving.
Vaziri Jr. cracks Merit�hti with a solid left hand.
Vaziri Jr. is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vaziri Jr. wants to control from the top but Merit�hti keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaziri Jr. is in close to Merit�hti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Merit�hti has control of Vaziri Jr.'s left arm, preventing Vaziri Jr. from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. passes into half guard.
Merit�hti is staying active underneath Vaziri Jr., who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Merit�hti trying to hold on to Vaziri Jr.'s head to control him but Vaziri Jr. postures up.
Merit�hti taking some punishment here, with Vaziri Jr. in his half guard.
We've been hearing that Vaziri Jr. has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Merit�hti trying to get back to full guard but Vaziri Jr. takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Merit�hti is looking to improve his position but Vaziri Jr. isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Merit�hti is trying desperately to improve position.
Merit�hti holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vaziri Jr. tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Vaziri Jr. tries to control but Merit�hti wriggling away.
Vaziri Jr. sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Merit�hti bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Merit�hti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vaziri Jr.'s head.
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 Hossein Vaziri Jr. will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Merit�hti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Merit�hti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vaziri Jr. has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vaziri Jr. and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Merit�hti misses with the body kick
and Vaziri Jr. counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Merit�hti!
Merit�hti is looking for a sweep.
Hossein Vaziri Jr. overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vaziri Jr. throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Vaziri Jr..
Vaziri Jr. wants to control but Merit�hti is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaziri Jr. landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vaziri Jr. has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vaziri Jr. working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vaziri Jr. in side control, throwing shots but Merit�hti defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. is trying to ground and pound but Merit�hti uses the momentary lack of control by Vaziri Jr. to regain half guard.
Vaziri Jr. tries to pass to full mount but Merit�hti defends it.
Vaziri Jr. throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vaziri Jr. is thwarting Merit�hti's attempts to control the position.
Merit�hti is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Merit�hti moves into full guard.
Vaziri Jr. lands a couple of digs.
Vaziri Jr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vaziri Jr. trying to control but Merit�hti is working from the bottom.
Vaziri Jr. throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vaziri Jr. accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Merit�hti holds on and takes a little breather.
Vaziri Jr. connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. wants to pass the guard but Merit�hti is keeping the position.
Vaziri Jr. is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Merit�hti can do to turn this around?
Merit�hti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vaziri Jr. is controlling him.
Merit�hti wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vaziri Jr. moves out of range of the leg kick from Merit�hti.
Merit�hti loads up on a big right hand but Vaziri Jr. slips the punch.
Vaziri Jr. half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vaziri Jr. lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Merit�hti at a distance.
Vaziri Jr. dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vaziri Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Merit�hti.
Vaziri Jr. takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Merit�hti is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vaziri Jr.'s half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. gets full guard.
Vaziri Jr. wants to sweep here but Merit�hti controlling him for the moment.
Merit�hti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Merit�hti throws a big elbow that misses.
Merit�hti postures up in Vaziri Jr.'s guard and throws a big left but Vaziri Jr. blocks it.
Merit�hti postures up.
Vaziri Jr. preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vaziri Jr. throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Merit�hti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vaziri Jr.'s head.
Vaziri Jr. wants to improve his position but instead Merit�hti has moved into half guard.
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 Hossein Vaziri Jr. will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck for Vaziri Jr. with that takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Merit�hti.
Merit�hti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Merit�hti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Merit�hti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merit�hti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vaziri Jr. prevents Merit�hti from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. throws a big right hand that misses.
Vaziri Jr. loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Merit�hti is on top in guard.
Merit�hti wants to pass the guard but Vaziri Jr. is keeping the position.
Merit�hti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Merit�hti throwing strikes from guard but Vaziri Jr. blocks nicely.
Vaziri Jr. working a defensive guard here.
Vaziri Jr. is striking off his back. Merit�hti thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vaziri Jr..
Vaziri Jr. is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Merit�hti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Merit�hti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vaziri Jr. manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merit�hti manages to get himself to full guard.
Vaziri Jr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jaako Merit�hti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vaziri Jr. works over Merit�hti with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vaziri Jr. trying to control but Merit�hti is working from the bottom.
Vaziri Jr. preventing the sweep.
Vaziri Jr. prevents Merit�hti from getting back to his feet.
Vaziri Jr. throws an elbow that misses. Merit�hti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vaziri Jr.'s guard. Nice move by Merit�hti!
Hossein Vaziri Jr. is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vaziri Jr. controlling Merit�hti's posture.
Vaziri Jr. is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vaziri Jr. is on top in guard.
Merit�hti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merit�hti throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hossein Vaziri Jr..
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vaziri Jr., winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hossein Vaziri Jr.!
After winning the bout, Hossein Vaziri Jr. thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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