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Event:
Openweight MMA 10: The Finale
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Prem lands a really nice looking cross but Alejandro seems unphased.
Alejandro looks for a takedown but Prem sprawls well.#CL2#
Alejandro clinches with his opponent.
Alejandro prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Prem jumps into guard, dragging Alejandro to the mat.
Prem keeping full guard, as Alejandro tries to pass.
Prem throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alejandro looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Alejandro stands up from Prem's guard - Alejandro perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Prem. #CL2#
Alejandro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alejandro tries to work over Prem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prem dodges an elbow strike from Alejandro .
Alejandro has had enough of the clinch but Prem keeps him there for the moment.
Alejandro prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alejandro .
Alejandro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Prem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Prem is defended easily by Alejandro .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dand Prem. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL#
Prem takes the fight into the clinch.
Alejandro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Prem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alejandro darts in looking for a takedown but Prem gets double underhooks and turns Alejandro into the cage.
Prem fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Prem has Alejandro up against the cage in a clinch.
Prem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alejandro smiles and moves away.
Prem shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alejandro sprawls well. Alejandro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Prem gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
No luck for Alejandro with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Prem closes the distance and clinches.
Prem effectively controlling the action here.
Prem's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alejandro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Prem smiles and moves away.
Prem throws a sloppy head kick and Alejandro moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Alejandro 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alejandro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alejandro counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Prem shoots in looking for a takedown. Alejandro tries to sprawl out of it but Prem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alejandro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alejandro wants to counter with a clinch but Prem pushes him away.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown but Prem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alejandro .
Prem tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alejandro defends well and Prem ends up having to push Alejandro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alejandro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prem circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Prem pushes Alejandro up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alejandro is trying to drag Prem to the mat but Prem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Prem keeps control of Alejandro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dand Prem dominated that 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.
#R2##CL2#
Alejandro moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Prem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Prem shoots in looking for a takedown but Alejandro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Prem's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Prem looks for a takedown but Alejandro sprawls well.
Alejandro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Prem tries a low kick but Alejandro avoids it.
Prem keeps the fight on the outside.
Prem stuffs the takedown attempt from Alejandro . Alejandro gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alejandro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alejandro fails to land the takedown.
Alejandro slaps away a takedown attempt from Prem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dand Prem. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Alejandro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Prem jumps guard and drags Alejandro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Prem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alejandro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Prem bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alejandro 's guard. #REVR#
Alejandro throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Prem won't allow Alejandro to sweep him here.
Prem looking to sit in guard and control but Alejandro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Alejandro preventing the sweep. #T2#
Prem trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Prem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Prem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Alejandro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alejandro has managed to get both his arms back between Prem's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Prem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prem is trying to keep Alejandro in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Prem holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Alejandro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alejandro looking to sit in guard and control but Prem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Alejandro has Prem pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alejandro working a defensive guard here.
Prem trying to control but Alejandro is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Alejandro pushes Prem off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dand Prem is winning the standup battle so far.
Prem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alejandro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Prem darts in and clinches Alejandro up against the cage.
Alejandro is trying to break free.
Prem is struggling to control the position.
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 Dand Prem will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alejandro stuffs the takedown attempt from Prem. Prem gets slowly back to his feet.
Alejandro stuffs the takedown attempt from Prem. Prem gets slowly back to his feet.
Prem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dand Prem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alejandro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Prem at a distance.
Prem stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alejandro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Prem defends well and Alejandro ends up having to push Prem into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Prem tries to clinch but Alejandro moves out of range.
Alejandro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Prem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alejandro unleashes a big counter combination but Prem bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Prem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alejandro moves away.
And Alejandro tries to counter it with a takedown but Prem pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Prem misses with a takedown attempt
and Alejandro counters with a straight right hand.
Alejandro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prem avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Alejandro has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Alejandro pulls Prem into guard.
Alejandro has a closed guard, preventing Prem from standing up.
Alejandro keeping moving, preventing Prem from controlling successfully. #T2##SU#
Prem stands up from Alejandro 's guard - Prem perhaps looking for a knockout.
Prem tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alejandro defends well and Prem ends up having to push Alejandro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Prem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alejandro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alejandro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prem avoids it really well and circles away.
Prem seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Alejandro clinches up with Prem and pushes him back against the cage.
Prem's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3#
Alejandro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Prem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alejandro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Prem.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alejandro as Prem tries to tie him up.
Alejandro tries to pull guard but Prem holds him up against the cage and eventually Alejandro drops back down to his feet.
Prem is looking to control Alejandro 's arms but Alejandro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Prem has his back to the cage. #BC#
Prem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alejandro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Prem drives through and clinches with Alejandro against the cage.
Alejandro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alejandro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Prem to keep the fight standing.
Alejandro tries to pull guard but Prem won't allow it.
Prem goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alejandro prevents it.
Prem goes for a takedown attempt but Alejandro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Prem tries to clinch but Alejandro is having none of it.
Prem tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Alejandro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jessie Alejandro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dand Prem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alejandro throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jessie Alejandro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Prem has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dand Prem!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 9
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Prem fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Subramaniam avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Subramaniam gets a double leg takedown into Prem's guard.
Prem trying to keep a closed guard but Subramaniam is proving a slippery customer.
Subramaniam stopping the sweep attempt from Prem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subramaniam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Prem is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Subramaniam is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Prem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Subramaniam is one step ahead there.
Subramaniam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Subramaniam lands a couple of digs.
Subramaniam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Prem is trying to keep Subramaniam in close.
Subramaniam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Subramaniam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prem circles away quickly and effectively.
Prem seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Prem fails with the takedown.
Subramaniam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Subramaniam with a lazy takedown attempt
and Prem counters with a nice uppercut.
Prem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Subramaniam.
A counter left hand to the body from Prem misses its target.
Dand Prem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeru Subramaniam.
A nice inside leg kick there by Prem. That's going to slow Subramaniam down.
Prem shoots in for a takedown but Subramaniam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Prem throws a sloppy head kick and Subramaniam moves out of range easily.
Subramaniam darts in looking for a takedown but Prem gets double underhooks and turns Subramaniam into the cage.
It looked like Prem was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Subramaniam throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Prem was covering up waiting for the punch and Subramaniam finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3#
Prem wants to get back to his feet but Subramaniam is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Subramaniam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Subramaniam would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Subramaniam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prem's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Subramaniam showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Prem keeping full guard, as Subramaniam tries to pass.
Subramaniam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prem looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Subramaniam tries to clinch but Prem is having none of it.
Subramaniam steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Prem. That one must have hurt.
Subramaniam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zeru Subramaniam will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Subramaniam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Prem pinned against the cage. Prem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Subramaniam keeps the fight on the outside.
Subramaniam is looking for the big counter here.
Prem dives in for a single leg takedown but Subramaniam sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Subramaniam steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Prem.
Subramaniam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Subramaniam wants it to stay on the feet.
Subramaniam is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Subramaniam throws a lazy right hand but Prem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Subramaniam looks to score with a jab to the body but Prem is just out of range.
Dand Prem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prem throws a leg kick which misses Subramaniam's front leg but catches the back leg as Subramaniam tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subramaniam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prem avoids it really well and circles away.
Subramaniam lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Prem wants to land a leg kick but Subramaniam is out of range.
Subramaniam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dand Prem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeru Subramaniam.
Prem stuffs the takedown attempt from Subramaniam. Subramaniam gets slowly back to his feet.
Prem shoots in but Subramaniam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Subramaniam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Prem.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prem.
Subramaniam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Prem as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Prem closes the distance and clinches up with Subramaniam, looking for a takedown. Prem pushes Subramaniam against the cage but Subramaniam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Subramaniam appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dand Prem is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Subramaniam drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Prem is pushing Subramaniam's head away, looking to escape. Subramaniam manages to hold on to the position though.
Prem is looking to regain half guard here but Subramaniam keeps moving and retains side control.
Subramaniam wants to control but Prem is keeping him busy.
Prem tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#T3#
Subramaniam tries to advance to mount but Prem denies him.
Prem manages to get back to half guard.
Subramaniam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Subramaniam prevents Prem from improving his position.
Subramaniam wants to pass to mount but Prem is defending the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Prem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Prem has his hands on Subramaniam's head, controlling the position.
Subramaniam postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Subramaniam wanted to stand there but Prem had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Subramaniam misses with a head kick.
Prem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Subramaniam.
An attempted straight right counter from Prem misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zeru Subramaniam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A right-left combo lands from Prem. #CUT#
It looks like Zeru Subramaniam has been cut.#CL#
Prem moves into the clinch successfully.
Subramaniam tries to pull guard but Prem forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Prem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Subramaniam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Subramaniam trying to land knees to the body.
Prem wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Subramaniam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Prem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subramaniam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Subramaniam works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Subramaniam passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Subramaniam stops Prem from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Subramaniam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Subramaniam working over Prem with some ground and pound. Prem looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Prem is looking to control Subramaniam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Prem avoid being mounted?
Prem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Subramaniam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Subramaniam's back!
Subramaniam is keeping busy.
Subramaniam is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Subramaniam breaks Prem's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Subramaniam tries to free his leg and advance position but Prem is retaining full guard.
Prem wants to sweep here but Subramaniam controlling him for the moment.
Prem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Prem looking to control.
Subramaniam preventing the sweep.
Subramaniam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Subramaniam cracks Prem with a solid left hand.
Subramaniam sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Subramaniam shoots in and drives through. Prem sprawls well.
Prem was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Subramaniam closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Prem did well to prevent Subramaniam getting side control.#SUB#
Prem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Subramaniam controlling the action here.
Subramaniam prevents Prem from standing back up.
Dand Prem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zeru Subramaniam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Subramaniam is taking a breather. Prem says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zeru Subramaniam.
I've got Subramaniam 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeru Subramaniam!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 8
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Prem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prem takes a swing at Brendan's ribcage but misses.
Brendan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Brendan moves into the clinch.
Brendan is trying to push Prem away but Prem has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Prem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prem stuffs the takedown.
Prem is looking to slow Brendan down with leg kicks.
Prem leaves Brendan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Prem misses with a body kick. #TD#
Brendan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brendan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Prem is trying to control the position but Brendan postures up. #SUB2#
Prem is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brendan is aware though and is defending well.
Brendan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brendan shoots in for a double leg but Prem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Brendan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Brendan gets tackled into the cage by Prem. Prem maintains the clinch.
Prem tries to circle away but Brendan has him pinned against the cage.
Prem lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Prem breaks from the clinch.
Brendan fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Prem.
Prem misses with a takedown #TD#
and Brendan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brendan. #T3#
Brendan stays in close to Prem's body and controls the position.
Prem is trying to keep Brendan in close.
Brendan lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Prem looking for a sweep. Not yet Prem, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prem looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brendan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Brendan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Prem!
Brendan controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prem is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
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 Mohamed Brendan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Prem moves into the clinch.
Brendan fails to pull guard.
Brendan 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. Brendan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mohamed Brendan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brendan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brendan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brendan swats away the attempt to clinch by Prem.#CL2#
Prem moves into the clinch successfully.
Prem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prem tries to stall but Brendan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Prem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Brendan pulls guard.
Brendan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1##SUB#
Brendan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Prem sees it coming and defends easily.
Prem is trying to control but can't.
Brendan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brendan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Prem moves into full guard.
Brendan distracts Prem with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brendan advances position into side control!#T2#
Brendan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB#
Brendan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brendan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prem can do to turn this around?
Prem is looking for a sweep.
Brendan wants to control but Prem is keeping him busy.
Brendan happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Brendan is looking to take a break and control but Prem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brendan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Prem!
Brendan controlling his opponent.
Brendan with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Brendan controlling the pace for now.
Brendan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Prem's face.
Brendan raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#
Prem is rocked!
Brendan postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Prem in real trouble here! The ref calls for Prem to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohamed Brendan!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 7
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Prem forces Subramaniam back against the cage and clinches.
Subramaniam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Prem missing with knees to the body.
Subramaniam wants to break free but Prem has control.
Prem lands a nice uppercut.
Subramaniam jumps guard but Prem stands there with Subramaniam around his waist. Subramaniam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Prem tries to pull guard but Subramaniam holds him up against the cage and eventually Prem drops back down to his feet.
Subramaniam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Prem to keep the fight standing.
Subramaniam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subramaniam keeps control of Prem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Prem tries to pull guard but Subramaniam holds him up against the cage and eventually Prem drops back down to his feet.
Prem's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Prem blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Prem has Subramaniam pressed against the cage.
#TD2#
Subramaniam drags the fight down to the ground.
Prem wants to stand but Subramaniam has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Subramaniam pulls Prem in to control the position.
Prem trying to control but Subramaniam is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prem won't allow Subramaniam to sweep him here.
Prem trying to control the position from guard on top but Subramaniam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Prem would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Prem trying to control but Subramaniam is working from the bottom.
Prem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Prem looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Prem gets caught napping as Subramaniam dives in and scores a takedown. Prem manages to retain guard.
Prem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Subramaniam sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
It looks like Subramaniam might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Subramaniam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Subramaniam is pushing down on Prem's leg trying to pass to half guard. Prem is fighting to maintain full guard but Subramaniam has managed to sneak the leg through.
Subramaniam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Subramaniam moves into full mount! Prem won't be happy about that!
Prem is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Subramaniam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Prem is in all sorts of trouble here.
Subramaniam landing strikes from the mount.
Prem wants to control but Subramaniam is having none of it.
Subramaniam content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Subramaniam has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Subramaniam wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeru Subramaniam dominated that 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.
#R2#
Prem is looking to clinch.
Prem tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Subramaniam counters with a shoot takedown. Prem fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Subramaniam won't allow Prem to get back to his feet.
Subramaniam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Subramaniam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Subramaniam stopping the sweep attempt from Prem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prem trying to control the position.
Subramaniam is in close to Prem's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Subramaniam advances position into side control!
Subramaniam wants to stand but Prem is controlling his arm.
Subramaniam controlling from side mount.
Prem is trying to control Subramaniam's posture but Subramaniam avoids it.
Prem takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Prem tries to bench press Subramaniam off him but Subramaniam keeps the position. #SUB2#
Subramaniam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Prem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zeru Subramaniam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Subramaniam tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Subramaniam lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Prem is trying to buck Subramaniam off.
Subramaniam scores with a couple of short elbows.
Prem is letting Subramaniam control him for a moment. #T3#
Prem is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Subramaniam has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Subramaniam in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Subramaniam in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Subramaniam wants to stand but Prem is controlling his arm.
Subramaniam takes a little break here. Prem wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Subramaniam trying to control the action but Prem is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Subramaniam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Prem controls Subramaniam momentarily but Subramaniam frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Subramaniam wants to stand but Prem has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeru Subramaniam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Prem is looking to clinch.
Subramaniam lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Subramaniam throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prem.
Prem darts in looking for a takedown but Subramaniam gets double underhooks and turns Prem into the cage.
Prem doesn't manage to clinch there - Subramaniam circles away.
#CL#
Prem clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Subramaniam jumps guard and drags Prem to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Prem has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Subramaniam has Prem pulled in close to control his posture.
Prem won't allow Subramaniam to sweep him here. #T1#
Subramaniam trying to keep a closed guard but Prem is proving a slippery customer.
Subramaniam has control of Prem's left arm, preventing Prem from doing any damage.
Prem trying to control the position from guard on top but Subramaniam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prem is fighting to break Subramaniam's control of his arms but Subramaniam is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Subramaniam wants to sweep here but Prem controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Subramaniam misses with a series of wild punches.
Subramaniam 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 wants to clinch up but Subramaniam keeps it at a distance.
Subramaniam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Prem sprawls well. Prem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Subramaniam gets slowly back to his feet.
Prem misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Prem moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Prem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Prem clinches.
Prem tries to pull guard but Subramaniam won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dand Prem. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Prem tries for a takedown. No joy.
Subramaniam wants to get back to striking at distance but Prem won't allow it.
Subramaniam goes for a takedown attempt but Prem pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Prem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Subramaniam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prem defends it nicely.
Prem swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Subramaniam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Prem throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Prem dodges the punch combination from Subramaniam.
Subramaniam looks to land a combination but Prem avoids it well.
Prem appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Subramaniam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Subramaniam scores with a jab. Prem acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Subramaniam blocks a head kick by Prem.
Prem moves out of range of the body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prem tries to clinch there but Subramaniam circles away.
#TD2#
Subramaniam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dand Prem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zeru Subramaniam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Prem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Subramaniam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeru Subramaniam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Subramaniam 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeru Subramaniam!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 6
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Prem goes for a double leg but Havoc avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Havoc continues to drive forward.
Prem on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Prem shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Havoc as he jumps to the side.
Havoc misses with a body kick.
Prem feints the counter takedown.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Havoc! Prem is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Havoc!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 5
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Prem throws a sloppy head kick and Soso moves out of range easily.
Soso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prem circles away quickly and effectively.
Prem dives in for a single leg takedown but Soso sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Soso throws a head kick that misses.
Prem tries to counter with a clinch but Soso shakes him off and moves away.
Soso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Prem sprawls well. Prem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Soso gets slowly back to his feet.
Prem shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soso defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Prem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Some wild striking there from Prem.
Prem misses with a two punch combination.
Prem throws a head kick but Soso moves out of range.
No luck for Soso with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewart Soso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Soso.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prem.#CL2#
Prem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Soso, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Soso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Soso clinches up with Prem and pushes him back against the ropes.
Prem tries to score a body lock takedown but Soso shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Prem fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Soso breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Prem tries to keep at a distance but Soso has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Prem smiles and moves away.
Prem fails to land the takedown.
Prem misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Soso counters by clinching up.
Soso tries a knee to the head but Prem blocks it.
#BC#
Soso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Prem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Soso darts in and clinches Prem up against the ropes.
Prem is trying to drag Soso to the mat but Soso just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Prem looks winded!
Soso is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Prem is keeping busy.
Soso tries to land knees in the clinch but Prem avoids the damage to the body.
Soso is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Prem is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Soso gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Prem tries to pull guard but Soso won't allow it.
#TD2#
Prem jumps into guard, dragging Soso to the mat.
#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soso preventing the sweep.
Soso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Soso trying to control but Prem is working from the bottom.
Soso is looking to work some ground and pound but Prem has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soso trying to control the position from guard on top but Prem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Soso throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ewart Soso dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Soso shoots for a double leg takedown but Prem sprawls well. He's pushed Soso's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Soso slaps away a takedown attempt from Prem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Prem shoots for a takedown but Soso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#KD#
Soso drops Prem with a beautiful combination! Prem stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Soso is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Prem is rocked!
Soso seems to be stalking Prem here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Prem drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ewart Soso!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 4
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Prem lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alejandro 's sensitive parts.
Alejandro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alejandro wants it to stay on the feet.
Alejandro dives in for a single leg takedown but Prem sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Alejandro swats away the attempt to clinch by Prem.
Alejandro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alejandro slaps away a takedown attempt from Prem, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Prem drives through and clinches with Alejandro against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alejandro 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. Alejandro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Prem darts in looking for a takedown but Alejandro gets double underhooks and turns Prem into the ropes.
Jessie Alejandro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dand Prem.
Prem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alejandro was well out of range. Poor timing from Prem.
Prem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alejandro 's waist but Alejandro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prem off to one side. #T1##CL2#
Prem clinches up with Alejandro and pushes him back against the ropes.
Alejandro jumps guard but Prem stands there with Alejandro around his waist. Alejandro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alejandro tries to score a body lock takedown but Prem shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alejandro is trying to drag Prem to the mat but Prem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Alejandro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Prem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Prem is trying to pull guard but Alejandro turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Prem is looking to take this one to the mat.
Prem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alejandro .
Prem working Alejandro over with knees to the body.
Alejandro is trying to push Prem away but Prem has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T2##BC2#
Prem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alejandro 's waist but Alejandro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prem off to one side.
Prem keeps the fight on the outside.
Prem stuffs the takedown attempt from Alejandro . Alejandro gets slowly back to his feet.
Prem shoots for a double leg takedown but Alejandro sprawls well. He's pushed Prem's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Alejandro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alejandro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Alejandro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alejandro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alejandro tries to break the clinch but Prem is controlling the position. #BC2#
Prem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Prem's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Prem duly obliges.
Prem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alejandro but Alejandro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Prem fails with the takedown#CL#
and Alejandro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Prem looks winded!
Alejandro wants a takedown.
Alejandro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alejandro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prem prevents a body shot from Alejandro . #TD#
Alejandro jumps guard and drags Prem to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
Prem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Alejandro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alejandro keeping moving, preventing Prem from controlling successfully.
Alejandro trying to keep a closed guard but Prem is proving a slippery customer.
Alejandro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Prem is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alejandro looking to control but Prem passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dand Prem will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Prem tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alejandro defends well and Prem ends up having to push Alejandro into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alejandro wants to clinch.#CL2#
Alejandro gets tackled into the ropes by Prem. Prem maintains the clinch.
Alejandro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alejandro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Prem is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alejandro is trying to force a seperation but Prem has the dominant position.
Prem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alejandro smiles and moves away.
Jessie Alejandro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dand Prem.#T1#
Alejandro tries a head kick but it misses.
Alejandro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Prem shoots in looking for a takedown but Alejandro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Prem's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Prem dives in and grabs Alejandro 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alejandro pushes down on Prem's head and hops out.
Alejandro tries to counter with a takedown but Prem is quick to defend against it.
Prem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Prem throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Alejandro moves into the clinch.
Alejandro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Prem as Alejandro tries to tie him up.
Prem is working for takedown but Alejandro is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Prem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alejandro is defended easily by Prem.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Alejandro or perhaps it was just good defense by Prem, which made it look bad.
Prem dives in and grabs Alejandro 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alejandro pushes down on Prem's head and hops out.
Alejandro 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alejandro duly obliges.
Prem misses with an uppercut
enabling Alejandro to counter with a crisp jab.
Prem is looking to clinch but Alejandro is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alejandro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Prem is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alejandro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Prem is breathing heavily.
Prem fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Prem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Alejandro .
Alejandro wants to clinch.
Alejandro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Prem. No joy for Alejandro on that attempt.
Alejandro looks to land a body kick but Prem moved away.
Prem with the counter takedown but Alejandro avoids it easily.
Prem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alejandro counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Alejandro shoots in and drives through. Prem sprawls well.
Prem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sloppy strikes from Alejandro . Those never looked like landing.
Alejandro throws a head kick that misses.
Prem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alejandro but Alejandro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Prem tries for a takedown but Alejandro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Prem takes one on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alejandro tries to clinch there but Prem circles away.
Alejandro goes for a double leg but Prem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Prem continues to drive forward.
Prem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alejandro throws a quick counter head kick but Prem was just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jessie Alejandro dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Prem slaps away a takedown attempt from Alejandro , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alejandro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alejandro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Prem.
Alejandro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Alejandro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prem is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Alejandro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alejandro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alejandro 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 Alejandro off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jessie Alejandro . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL#
Alejandro rushes Prem and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Prem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alejandro is trying to push Prem away but Prem has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Alejandro tries to break free but Prem pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Prem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Prem tries to close the distance and clinch but Alejandro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prem is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alejandro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Prem darts in looking for a takedown but Alejandro gets double underhooks and turns Prem into the ropes.
Prem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prem tries to clinch up.
Prem shoots in for a takedown but Alejandro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alejandro .
Prem doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown but Prem shows good takedown defense.
Prem shoots in for a takedown but Alejandro shows good takedown defense.
Prem wants to clinch up but Alejandro keeps it at a distance.
Alejandro connects with a body shot.
Alejandro fails with the takedown.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Prem as he jumps to the side.
Prem dives in and grabs Alejandro 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alejandro pushes down on Prem's head and hops out.
Alejandro swinging wildly here.
Prem feints the counter takedown.
Alejandro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Prem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alejandro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Prem shoots in for a takedown but Alejandro shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Prem. No joy for Alejandro on that attempt.
Prem checks the leg kick.
Prem tries to clinch there but Alejandro circles away.
#CL#
Alejandro closes the distance and pushes Prem back into the ropes.
Prem blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Prem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Alejandro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alejandro wants to get back to striking at distance but Prem won't allow it.
#T4#
Prem is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alejandro tries to pull guard but Prem holds him up against the ropes and eventually Alejandro drops back down to his feet.
Alejandro is trying to force a seperation but Prem has the dominant position.
Alejandro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prem has him pressed against the ropes.
Prem fails to pull guard.
Alejandro working hard to break the clinch.
Alejandro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alejandro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alejandro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prem can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Alejandro 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Prem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jessie Alejandro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alejandro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jessie Alejandro !
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Event:
Openweight MMA 3
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Soso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Soso dives in and grabs Prem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prem pushes down on Soso's head and hops out.
Prem shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soso sprawls well. Soso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Prem gets slowly back to his feet.
Soso dives in and grabs Prem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prem pushes down on Soso's head and hops out.
Dand Prem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewart Soso.
Prem looks to land a combination but Soso avoids it well.
Soso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prem walks into a straight right hand from Soso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Prem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soso.
Soso tries to pull guard but Prem won't allow it.
Prem lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Soso or not. #T1#
Soso takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Prem ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Prem no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Prem controls Soso momentarily but Soso frees himself.
Prem is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Prem is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Prem throwing shots but Soso is blocking nicely.
Soso tries to kick Prem off but Prem keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Prem wants to control but Soso is keeping him busy.
Prem seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Prem not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Soso missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Prem is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Soso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Prem is working away from the top position though.#T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Soso is staying active underneath Prem, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Soso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Prem has managed to clinch.
Soso misses with a knee strike.
Prem misses with a body punch.
Soso wants to stall.
#T4#
Soso throws an elbow that misses.
Prem has Soso pressed against the ropes, preventing Soso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Prem tries to pull guard but Soso won't allow it.
Soso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Prem avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soso wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soso managing to block the knees to the body from Prem.
Prem is trying to maintain a safe position but Soso gets an underhook and turns Prem into the ropes.
Prem jumps guard but Soso stands there with Prem around his waist. Prem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Prem manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soso throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Prem moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dand Prem dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Prem closes the distance and clinches up with Soso, looking for a takedown. Prem pushes Soso against the ropes but Soso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Prem tries for a takedown but Soso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Prem misses with a takedown attempt - Soso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dand Prem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soso throws a head kick that misses.
Soso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Prem has time to react.
Soso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Prem defends well and Soso ends up having to push Prem into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Prem takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Soso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Prem as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso tries for a takedown but Prem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Prem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soso is fending him off so far but Prem persists. Nope, Soso circles away and we're back to standing.
Prem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice side step and Soso releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Prem clinches. #T1#
Soso can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Soso breaks the clinch.
Soso tries for a takedown but Prem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soso is breathing heavily.
Prem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soso's waist but Soso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prem off to one side.
Prem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soso.
Soso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No luck for Prem with that takedown attempt.
Prem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Prem lands with a slapping head kick.
Soso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Prem pinned against the ropes. Prem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Soso throws a sloppy head kick and Prem moves out of range easily.
Prem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soso is fending him off so far but Prem persists. Nope, Soso circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Soso's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Soso throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Prem.
Soso throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Soso tries to clinch up but Prem circles away and keeps his distance.
Soso throws a head kick but Prem moves out of range.
Prem doesn't manage to clinch there - Soso circles away.
Prem darts in looking for a takedown but Soso gets double underhooks and turns Prem into the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soso. #T3#
No luck for Prem with that takedown attempt.
Soso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Prem doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Prem misses.
Soso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Prem.
Soso dives in and grabs Prem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prem pushes down on Soso's head and hops out.#CL#
Prem instigates a clinch. #TD#
Prem manages to pull guard.
Prem keeping full guard, as Soso tries to pass. #T4#
Prem wants to sweep but no luck.
Prem seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Soso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Prem 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ewart Soso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Prem with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Soso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Prem is trying to pull guard but Soso has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Soso manages to break the clinch.
Soso misses with a head kick.
Soso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prem avoids it really well and circles away.
Prem tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soso swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dand Prem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prem closes the distance but Soso moves to the side #TD2#
and Soso counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Prem manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.#TD#
Prem gets control of Soso's arms and successfully pulls guard. Prem will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Soso wants to control from the top but Prem keeps moving.
Dand Prem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Prem trying to keep a closed guard but Soso is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soso wants to control from the top but Prem keeps moving.
Soso trying to stand up but can't free himself from Prem's guard.
Soso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soso wants to control from the top but Prem keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prem swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Prem shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soso defends it nicely.
Prem takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Soso throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Soso misses with a head kick.
Prem half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Prem instigates a clinch. #T3#
Soso stops a takedown attempt from Prem.
Prem jumps guard but Soso stands there with Prem around his waist. Prem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Prem is trying to drag Soso to the mat but Soso just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#BC2#
Soso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Soso moves into the clinch.
Soso is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Prem is working for takedown but Soso is calmly controlling the position for now.
Prem is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Soso to keep the fight standing.#T4##BC2#
Soso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prem tries to close the distance and clinch but Soso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soso lands with a slapping head kick.
Soso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soso shoots in looking for a takedown. Prem tries to sprawl out of it but Soso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Prem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Prem is looking to counter the offense by Soso and move into the clinch.
Soso 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 Soso off to one side.
Prem goes for a double leg but Soso avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Soso continues to drive forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soso misses with a few strikes there.
Prem tries for a takedown but Soso circles away easily#CL2#
and Soso counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Soso.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ewart Soso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soso has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ewart Soso!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 2
Date: Jan 31, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
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.#TD2#
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. #SU#
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.#T1#
Prem dives in for a single leg takedown but Agus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
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.
#BC2#
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.
#T2#
Agus misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
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.
#T3#
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. #T4#
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 #CL#
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!
#R2#
Prem has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
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.
#BC#
Prem manages to break the clinch.
Dand Prem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
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.#T1#
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.#CL#
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. #T2#
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. #CL#
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.#T3#
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.#CL2#
Agus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Prem tries a body shot but Agus blocks it.
Agus blocks a body shot from Prem. #T4#
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.
#BC#
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. #CL#
Prem closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
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.#CL#
Prem has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
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!
#R3##CL#
Prem has Agus up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
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.#T1#
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.#CL#
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.
#T2#
Prem leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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.#CL#
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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Event:
Openweight MMA 1
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Prem gets tackled into the ropes by Soso. Soso maintains the clinch. #BC#
Prem manages to break the clinch.
Prem shoots in looking for a takedown. Soso tries to sprawl out of it but Prem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Soso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Soso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Prem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Soso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Prem is fending him off so far but Soso persists. Nope, Prem circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Prem was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Soso.
Soso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Prem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dand Prem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prem throws a low kick, looking for Soso's leg but Soso calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prem avoids it really well and circles away.
Prem looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Prem shoots in for a double leg but Soso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Prem sets himself, and Soso steps forward looking for the clinch! Prem avoids it this time.
Soso scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1##CL#
Soso gets tackled into the ropes by Prem. Prem maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Soso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Prem. No joy for Soso on that attempt.
Prem appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prem tries to close the distance and clinch but Soso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Prem moves into the clinch.
Soso working aggressively here.
#BC#
Prem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Soso moves in looking to clinch but Prem pushes him off.
Soso misses with a takedown attempt
and Prem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soso takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Prem moves in looking to clinch but Soso pushes him off.#T2#
Prem shoots for a double leg takedown but Soso sprawls well. He's pushed Prem's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Prem keeps the fight on the outside.
As Soso looks to move away, Prem throws a big counter combo but Soso just gets out of the way.
Soso 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 Soso off to one side.
Prem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soso doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Prem counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Prem.
Soso looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Prem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prem shoots in for a takedown but Soso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Prem has managed to clinch.
Prem fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Prem manages to break the clinch.
Prem tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soso swivels and escapes.#T3#
Soso darts in looking for a takedown but Prem gets double underhooks and turns Soso into the ropes. #CL#
Prem drives through and clinches with Soso against the ropes.
Prem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soso backwards.
Prem is trying to pull guard but Soso turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Prem prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Soso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prem is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Prem shoots for a takedown but Soso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Prem moves into range and clinches up with Soso.
Soso throws an elbow that misses.
Prem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soso is keeping busy.#T4#
Soso is trying to pull guard but Prem turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Prem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Prem stalling in the clinch but Soso improves position.
Soso wants a takedown but no success here.
Soso 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. Soso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Prem tries to close the distance and clinch but Soso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prem moves in looking to clinch but Soso pushes him off.
Soso tries to clinch up but Prem circles away and keeps his distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Prem.
Nice takedown defense from Prem. No joy for Soso on that attempt. #CL#
Prem rushes Soso and presses him up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dand Prem dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Prem is defended easily by Soso.
Prem fails with a takedown attempt.
Soso throws a head kick but Prem moves out of range.
Prem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soso's waist but Soso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prem off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dand Prem. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Soso moves into range and clinches up with Prem.
Prem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Prem breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Prem gets a clinch.
Soso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Soso tries to pull guard but Prem won't allow it.
#TD2#
Soso jumps into guard, dragging Prem to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU#
Prem stands up from Soso's guard - Prem perhaps looking for a knockout.
Prem walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Soso checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Prem wants to clinch but Soso slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Prem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soso stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soso shoots in looking for a takedown but Prem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soso's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Soso scores with a spinning back kick!
Soso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Prem pinned against the ropes. Prem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Soso or perhaps it was just good defense by Prem, which made it look bad.
Prem is looking to counter punch.
Prem throws the kick towards the body but Soso avoids it.
Soso wants to clinch.
Soso takes a kick to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Prem or perhaps it was just good defense by Soso, which made it look bad.
And Soso tries to counter it with a takedown but Prem pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Soso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Prem as he avoids it easily.
Soso doesn't manage to clinch there - Prem circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prem. Soso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Soso's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Prem.
A head kick misses from Soso.
Prem feinted with a counter takedown.
Prem is looking to clinch.
Prem tries to clinch
and Soso counters with a three punch combo that has Prem backing up. Prem nods at Soso to acknowledge the strikes.
Soso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Prem tries to avoid it but Soso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Prem to the ground. Prem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Prem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soso.
Dand Prem is winning the standup battle so far.
Prem is looking to clinch.
Prem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Prem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soso fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Prem darts in and clinches Soso up against the ropes.
Prem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soso can do to turn this around?
Soso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prem tries to stall but Soso uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Soso jumps guard but Prem turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Soso gets control of Prem's arms and successfully pulls guard. Soso will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Prem stands up and waves to Soso to follow him.
Soso has his takedown stuffed
and Prem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soso thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ewart Soso will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Prem scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Soso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prem counters with a one-two to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soso.
Soso with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Prem counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Prem.
Prem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Prem tries for a takedown but Soso manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soso is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Prem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dand Prem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Prem is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dand Prem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewart Soso.
Soso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Prem content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Prem breaks from the clinch.
Soso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Prem.
Prem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soso.
Prem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dand Prem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prem shoots in for a takedown but Soso shows good takedown defense.
Prem fails with the takedown.
Soso shoots in for a takedown but Prem shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Prem on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Soso connects with a leg kick. Prem looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Prem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soso throws out the jab.
Prem tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soso swivels and escapes.
Soso tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soso somewhat.
Prem tries to close the distance and clinch but Soso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soso stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Prem.
Prem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soso as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Soso lands a nice hook to Prem's body. Prem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Soso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prem defends it nicely.
Prem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Soso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Soso shoots for a takedown but Prem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Soso as Prem shoots in.#CL2#
Soso closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Soso tries to pull guard but Prem won't allow it.
Soso looking for a takedown. #BC#
Prem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prem keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Soso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Prem on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Soso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Prem as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Prem has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prem can't get the takedown.
Ewart Soso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dand Prem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dand Prem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Prem has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dand Prem!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Dand Prem!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Dand Prem!
Dand Prem wins by unanimous decision!
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