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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kip Menhaden (ranked 6454 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slave Spartacus (ranked 6867 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kip Menhaden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slave Spartacus!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartacus shoots in for a takedown but Menhaden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Menhaden attempts a counter takedown but Spartacus avoids it well and moves away.
Spartacus shoots and misses
and Menhaden counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spartacus won't be happy with that.
Menhaden moves into full mount!
Spartacus is desperately trying to improve his position but Menhaden has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Menhaden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Menhaden landing strikes from the mount.
Menhaden raining down hammerfists from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menhaden wants to control the pace but Spartacus is squirming around nicely.
Spartacus is trying desperately to improve position.
Menhaden lands a couple of good shots and Spartacus has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Menhaden 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.
Menhaden is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Spartacus. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Spartacus is trying to break free.
Spartacus takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Spartacus rolls, trying to escape but Menhaden keeps control of the position.
Spartacus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menhaden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menhaden lands punches and elbows.
Menhaden looking for the choke from the back.
Spartacus tries to escape but Menhaden has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Spartacus keeps trying to improve his position.
Menhaden trying to control momentarily.
Menhaden lands strikes to the head.
The referee is taking a good look at Spartacus as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Menhaden!
Spartacus tries to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spartacus is taking damage to the body and head.
Menhaden scores with punches to the body.
Spartacus is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Spartacus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menhaden connects with a big shot to the side of Spartacus's head.
Menhaden punishes Spartacus with strikes from the back mount.
Spartacus is still in real trouble! Can Menhaden finish him?
Menhaden lands strikes to the head.
Menhaden is punishing Spartacus with strikes - can he finish him?!
Menhaden is riding his opponent, not letting Spartacus buck him off.
Spartacus covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Spartacus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Menhaden is breathing heavily.
Spartacus tries to break free.
The referee is taking a good look at Spartacus as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Menhaden!
Menhaden is hanging on to Spartacus's back as he tries to escape.
Spartacus seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menhaden is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Spartacus defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Spartacus wants to escape the position.
Menhaden has Spartacus flattened out and is raining down punches.
Spartacus is really stuck here.
Menhaden lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Spartacus tries to escape but Menhaden has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Menhaden is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Spartacus right now.
Spartacus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Spartacus is in bad spot here.
Spartacus is still trying to improve position.
Menhaden doesn't have the hooks in and Spartacus manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spartacus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Menhaden dives on top into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spartacus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Menhaden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spartacus keeping full guard, as Menhaden tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kip Menhaden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spartacus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Menhaden circles away.
Menhaden darts in looking for a takedown but Spartacus gets double underhooks and turns Menhaden into the cage.
Menhaden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spartacus is able to avoid easily.
Spartacus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Menhaden defends it well.
Menhaden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartacus can do to turn this around?
Menhaden gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Spartacus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Spartacus has gone for a leg lock! Menhaden slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spartacus's guard.
Menhaden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spartacus working for submissions but it's allowed Menhaden to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menhaden looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus looking for subs from the bottom but Menhaden mounts him!
Menhaden unloading with bombs!
Spartacus is breathing heavily.
Menhaden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spartacus is looking to escape.
Spartacus is trying desperately to improve position.
Spartacus taking shots to the head.
Spartacus is in a horrible position here. Menhaden smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Spartacus tries to reverse the position but Menhaden maintains control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spartacus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Menhaden lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Spartacus is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menhaden is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Spartacus can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Menhaden pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Menhaden looking to finish Spartacus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Spartacus!
Spartacus can't escape the position.
Menhaden dominating with strikes here.
Kip Menhaden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spartacus is working to get back to half guard.
Menhaden breaks from Spartacus's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Spartacus can't escape the position.
Spartacus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Spartacus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menhaden scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spartacus?
Spartacus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Spartacus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Menhaden is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Spartacus is surviving well by controlling Menhaden's body position as best he can.
Spartacus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Menhaden putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Menhaden prevents Spartacus from getting the reversal.
Menhaden landing strikes, looking to finish!
Menhaden cracks Spartacus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus is looking to get to half guard.
Menhaden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Menhaden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartacus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Menhaden breaks from Spartacus's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Spartacus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Spartacus taking shots to the head.
Menhaden landing strikes from the mount and Spartacus is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kip Menhaden dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Spartacus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spartacus checks a leg kick.
Menhaden gets caught napping as Spartacus dives in and scores a takedown. Menhaden manages to retain guard.
Spartacus trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Menhaden manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Spartacus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menhaden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Menhaden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Menhaden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Menhaden trying to control the position from guard on top but Spartacus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menhaden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Spartacus can't keep his opponent in guard - Menhaden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menhaden drops an elbow to the side of Spartacus's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spartacus looking for a kimura from the bottom but Menhaden passes into side control!
Spartacus looking for a sweep but Menhaden has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Menhaden raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Menhaden.
Spartacus is desperately trying to improve his position but Menhaden has a good base and remains in mount.
Menhaden lands a big elbow.
Spartacus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Menhaden working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Spartacus can't escape the position.
Kip Menhaden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menhaden controlling from the full mount.
Menhaden scoring with strikes but Spartacus is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menhaden lands a nice shot to the head.
Menhaden landing strikes from the mount.
Spartacus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Menhaden lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Spartacus hang on?
Menhaden with the ground and pound from mount.
Menhaden punishing his opponent with strikes.
Menhaden wants to control the pace but Spartacus is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus working to try and regain half guard.
Menhaden scoring with strikes but Spartacus is staying in there.
Spartacus is looking to get to half guard.
Menhaden unloading with bombs!
Menhaden has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Spartacus's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menhaden lands a big shot there that rocks Spartacus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Spartacus working to try and regain half guard.
Menhaden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Spartacus tries to reverse the position but Menhaden maintains control.
Menhaden lands with some strikes.
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!
Spartacus manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Slave Spartacus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spartacus flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kip Menhaden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Menhaden 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Kip Menhaden!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Kip Menhaden!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Kip Menhaden!
Kip Menhaden wins by unanimous decision!
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