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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raj Taj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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140 lbs
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175 cm
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138 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raj Taj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Neil!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neil gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Taj seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Taj'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.
Taj has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taj wants to pass the guard but Neil is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taj controlling from the top position.
Further stalling from Taj.
Taj gets to his feet. Neil looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Neil lands a two punch combo.
Taj dives in and grabs Neil's left leg, looking for a takedown. Neil pushes down on Taj's head and hops out.
Neil fails to land with a series of punches.
Taj is looking to counter the offense by Neil and move into the clinch.
David Neil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Taj 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taj swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neil lands with a good body shot.
Taj walks into a jab.
Taj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Neil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taj's head backwards.
Taj walks into a jab.
Taj shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Neil pinned against the cage. Neil gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taj tries for a takedown but Neil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raj Taj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neil digs a good body shot into Taj's ribs.
Taj drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Taj is breathing heavily.
Neil is looking to regain half guard here but Taj keeps moving and retains side control.
Taj working away.
Neil tries to buck Taj off but Taj is having none of it.
Neil is trying to buck Taj off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taj staying calm.
Taj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neil keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taj fails with a takedown attempt.
Taj takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Neil 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.
Taj closes this distance looking for a takedown but Neil circles away.
Neil scores with a shot to the body.
Neil scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Neil catches Taj with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Neil darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Neil scores with a hook to the body. Taj takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Neil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taj shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Neil sprawls well. Neil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taj gets slowly back to his feet.
Taj will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raj Taj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Neil. Beautiful body shot.
Neil's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Neil duly obliges.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taj is defended easily by Neil.
Neil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neil changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taj gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Neil digs a good body shot into Taj's ribs.
Taj takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Neil lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Neil.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Neil, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut there from Neil.
Neil scores with a jab.
Neil connects with a nice looking jab.
Taj is rocked!
Taj shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Taj is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neil throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taj stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taj seems to have got his legs back now.
Neil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taj takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Neil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oooooh!!! Neil has knocked Taj down with a huge combo! Neil steps away and waves a wobbly Taj back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Neil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taj doesn't seem phased though.
Neil scores with a body shot.
Neil lands a slapping body shot.
Neil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taj on the side of the head.
Neil connects with the punch.
Nice shot lands for Neil.
David Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neil lands with a straight right. Taj didn't see that one coming.
Neil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neil lands a head shot.
Neil works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Neil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Neil lands a jab to the head.
Neil with a nice cross.
Neil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taj doesn't seem bothered though.
Neil lands with a nice body punch.
Neil connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Neil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neil lands a jab to Taj's midsection.
Neil jabs Taj right on the nose. Taj blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Neil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Taj walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Neil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Neil connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Neil throws a series of strikes that have Taj backpedaling.
Taj shoots in but Neil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taj takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Neil lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neil scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Neil cracks Taj with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy left from Neil finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Taj 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 Neil has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Neil and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice jab there from Neil.
Neil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Neil scores with a nice strike.
Neil digs a good hook to Taj's body.
Taj takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Neil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Neil lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taj has his takedown stuffed
and Neil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neil with a jab.
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!
Neil cracks Taj with a right hand to the side of the head.
Neil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taj has time to react.
Taj takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Neil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Neil connects with the punch.
Neil lands a head shot.
Neil lands a jab to the head.
Neil lands a two punch combo.
Taj swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Neil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Neil lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neil smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Neil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Neil bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Neil scores with a jab to the jaw.
Neil tests Taj's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tajs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Taj on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Neil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taj in his tracks.
Neil fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tajs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Neil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Neil scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taj takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taj.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raj Taj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neil takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neil lands a nice shot that snaps Taj's head back.
Neil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taj doesn't seem bothered though.
Raj Taj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Neil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Neil dips to his left and cracks Taj with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
David Neil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Neil winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 25:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Neil!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
72% |
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