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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dand Prem (ranked 5183 p4p, 118 weight class) and Roman Agus (ranked 5181 p4p, 122 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dand Prem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Agus!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prem takes the fight into the clinch.
Prem is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Agus pulls guard effortlessly.
Prem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Prem won't allow Agus to sweep him here.
Prem stands up from Agus's guard - Prem perhaps looking for a knockout.
Agus goes for a double leg but Prem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Prem continues to drive forward.
Prem dives in for a single leg takedown but Agus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Agus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Agus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prem has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dand Prem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prem doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Agus counters with a one-two to the body.
Agus shoots in for a double leg but Prem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prem dives in for a single leg takedown but Agus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Agus darts in and clinches Prem up against the cage.
Prem tries to pull guard but Agus holds him up against the cage and eventually Prem drops back down to his feet.
Agus has Prem pressed against the cage, preventing Prem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Prem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Agus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Prem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Prem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Agus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Prem somewhat.
Agus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agus misses with a lunging right hand
and Prem counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Agus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Prem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Prem swings wildly with an uppercut but Agus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Prem to keep the fight standing.
Agus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Prem walks away with a smile on his face. Agus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Prem looks to score with a jab to the body but Agus is just out of range.
Prem throws a head kick that misses.
Agus throws a lazy head kick
and Prem counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prem tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agus shoots and misses
and Prem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Prem fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Agus avoids it really well and circles away.
Prem throws a head kick that misses.
Agus goes for a double leg but Prem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Prem continues to drive forward.
Agus looks winded!
Agus keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Agus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Agus tries to clinch but Prem moves out of range.
Agus moves in looking to clinch but Prem pushes him off.
Prem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Agus shoots for a double leg takedown but Prem sprawls well. He's pushed Agus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prem shoots in for a double leg but Agus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Prem throws a quick inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Agus or perhaps it was just good defense by Prem, which made it look bad.
Prem went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Prem tries to clinch there but Agus circles away.
Agus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Prem counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Prem.
Prem working aggressively here.
Agus lands with a left to the head.
Prem stalling.
Agus fails to pull guard.
Prem changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Agus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
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!
Agus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Prem defends well and Agus ends up having to push Prem into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
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 Dand Prem will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Prem has a takedown stuffed.
Prem closes the distance and pushes Agus back into the cage.
Prem gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Agus.
Agus is looking to take this one to the mat.
A bit of stalling here from Prem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agus can't break the clinch.
Prem manages to break the clinch.
Dand Prem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Agus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Prem smiles and moves away.
Dand Prem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Agus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Agus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Agus is breathing heavily.
Prem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Agus is fending him off so far but Prem persists. Nope, Agus circles away and we're back to standing.
Agus with the counter takedown but Prem avoids it easily.
Agus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Agus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Agus somewhat.
Prem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Agus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Prem walks away with a smile on his face. Agus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prem connects with a high kick.
Prem misses with a series of wild punches.
Prem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Agus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prem takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Prem to work.
Agus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Prem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Agus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Prem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Prem tries a knee to the head but Agus blocks it.
Prem is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Agus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agus gets underhooks to prevent Prem's takedown attempt.
Agus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Prem prevents it.
Prem is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Agus is defending well.
Prem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Agus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Agus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Prem goes for a takedown attempt but Agus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Prem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prem sets himself, and Agus steps forward looking for the clinch! Prem avoids it this time.
Agus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prem.
Agus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Prem tries a body shot but Agus blocks it.
Agus blocks a body shot from Prem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agus misses with the head strike.
Agus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Prem avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Agus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Prem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Agus can do to turn this around?
Agus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prem's waist but Prem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Agus off to one side.
Prem closes the distance and clinches.
Prem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prem with a poor takedown
and Agus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Prem manages to break the clinch.
Agus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dand Prem dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Prem has Agus up against the cage in a clinch.
Agus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Agus stuffs the takedown attempt from Prem. Prem gets slowly back to his feet.
Prem fails with the takedown.
Prem tries to clinch up but Agus circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agus fails to land with a series of punches.
Agus shoots in looking for a takedown but Prem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Agus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Prem throws a head kick but Agus moves out of range.
Agus wants to counter the offense by Prem and move into the clinch position.
Prem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Agus.
Agus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prem closes this distance looking for a takedown but Agus circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dand Prem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prem walks into a jab.
Agus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Prem goes for a double leg but Agus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Agus continues to drive forward.
Prem has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prem.
Agus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Prem avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Agus is trying to pull guard but Prem turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Prem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stalling in the clinch from Prem.
Prem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prem leaning his opponent against the cage.
Prem drags the fight down to the ground.
Prem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Prem wants to sweep but no luck.
Agus passes Prem's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Prem is not content to let Agus control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prem is trying is best to control the position here.
Prem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Agus is working away from the top position though.
Prem pushes Agus off but Agus dives into side control.
Agus throws a strike aimed at the side of Prem's head but Prem avoids it well.
Agus slows the pace down.
Agus working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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.
Prem is not content to let Agus control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dand Prem is winning the standup battle so far.
Agus fails with the takedown
and Prem counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Agus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Prem tries to avoid it but Agus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Prem to the ground. Prem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Prem on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Prem clinches up with Agus and pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prem goes for a takedown in the clinch but Agus prevents it.
Agus is stalling here.
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 Dand Prem.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Prem, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dand Prem!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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