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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Experiment Il (ranked 1693 p4p, 168 weight class) and Luiz Alves (ranked 3030 p4p, 250 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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175 cm
25
148 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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167 cm
26
149 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment Il! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luiz Alves! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Experiment Il misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Experiment Il's head coaches at Secret Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Experiment Il circles away quickly and effectively. Alves misses with a takedown enabling Experiment Il to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Luiz Alves has been cut. Luiz Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Alves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Alves wants to clinch and Experiment Il counters with a lovely straight right hand! Alves shoots in for a takedown but Experiment Il shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Experiment Il appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Experiment Il takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses. Alves drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Experiment Il defends it well. Experiment Il keeps the fight on the outside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alves slips a jab from Experiment Il. Alves shoots in and drives through. Experiment Il sprawls well. Experiment Il appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Finnish Experiment Il has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Alves. Experiment Il throws a body shot but no joy. Alves shoots in for a takedown but Experiment Il shows good takedown defense. Finnish Experiment Il is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Experiment Il circles away quickly and effectively. Alves avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il misses with a head kick.
Experiment Il is looking to wear down Alves with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Alves shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. It looked like Experiment Il wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Alves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alves working away. Alves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Alves trying to control the action but Experiment Il is working from the bottom. Alves in side control, throwing shots but Experiment Il defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alves has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Experiment Il! Alves swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Experiment Il is now in Alves's guard. A big mistake from Alves there, giving up the dominant position! Alves wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Experiment Il is now in half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alves is trying to control but can't.
Experiment Il is looking to advance position but Alves won't allow it. Alves desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Experiment Il stalling. Experiment Il trying to pass the guard but Alves defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Alves pushes Experiment Il off looking to stand but Experiment Il dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Alves trying to control here.
Alves wants to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Experiment Il controlling the action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round. The cut man is working on Luiz Alves's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from Experiment Il. Alves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Experiment Il moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Alves throws a right and a left that Experiment Il avoids nicely. Alves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Experiment Il tries to avoid it but Alves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Experiment Il to the ground. Experiment Il escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Experiment Il throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Alves feints the counter takedown. Alves misses with a takedown and Experiment Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Alves doesn't succeed with the takedown and Experiment Il counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Finnish Experiment Il has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Alves. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Experiment Il scores with a body shot.
Experiment Il lunges at Alves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alves's hand. Alves misses with a takedown attempt letting Experiment Il counter with a right hand.
Alves is rocked! 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! Alves misses with a takedown and Experiment Il counters with a nice body shot. Alves is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Experiment Il swings for the body but Alves moves out of range.
Alves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Experiment Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away. Alves is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Experiment Il slaps away a takedown attempt from Alves, before circling back to the center of the mat. Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Luiz Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Alves fails with the takedown and Alves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Experiment Il leaves Alves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Experiment Il lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Experiment Il fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it. Experiment Il smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Alves is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment Il finish him? Experiment Il swings for the body but Alves moves out of range.
Alves drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Experiment Il defends it well. Alves seems to have recovered his senses. A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment Il. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet. And Alves tries to counter it with a takedown but Experiment Il pushes his down on his head and steps out. Experiment Il misses the shot to the body. Experiment Il stuffs the takedown. This has been an exciting period of action! Experiment Il throws a nice outside leg kick. Experiment Il misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Alves shoots for a takedown but Experiment Il saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Experiment Il lands with a hook. Alves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Experiment Il tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Alves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alves misses with a takedown and Experiment Il counters with a right hand to the body. Experiment Il stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Experiment Il wants it to stay on the feet. Experiment Il tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Experiment Il connects with an inside leg kick. Alves dives in for a single leg takedown but Experiment Il sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Experiment Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away. Alves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Experiment Il defends it nicely. Experiment Il is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Experiment Il throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alves misses with a takedown and Experiment Il counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Experiment Il, as that shot connected.
Experiment Il throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Experiment Il tries to sprawl but Alves drives through with a takedown into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alves is working for a kimura but Experiment Il is defending it quite comfortably.
Experiment Il desperately trying to maintain half guard. Experiment Il moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Luiz Alves's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Experiment Il displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alves. Alves throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Alves sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. A slapping leg kick lands for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the body. Finnish Experiment Il is winning the standup battle so far. Alves shoots in for a double leg but Experiment Il sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Alves misses with a double jab.
Experiment Il changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Experiment Il throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Experiment Il misses with a wild combination.
Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Experiment Il connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alves scrambles back to his feet. Experiment Il throws a right and a left that both miss. Experiment Il goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Experiment Il swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Experiment Il digs a good hook to Alves's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alves. Finnish Experiment Il has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Alves. Experiment Il feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Alves sprawling to the canvas! Alves rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Experiment Il finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Alves goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Alves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alves shoots in for a takedown but Experiment Il shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Experiment Il tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment Il. Alves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Experiment Il appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Experiment Il steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Alves is out on his feet! Experiment Il sets himself and nearly takes Alves's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Finnish Experiment Il! Finnish Experiment Il bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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