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E.F.C 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Pual (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dillon Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weber is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ruff ryders' anthem. Dillon Weber has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chris Pual's chin.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Pual!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 42 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dillon Weber!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pual gets tackled into the cage by Weber. Weber maintains the clinch.
Pual is looking for a takedown.
Pual jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Weber walks away with a smile on his face. Pual gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Weber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pual tries to counter with a takedown but Weber is quick to defend against it.
Dillon Weber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weber is looking to clinch but Pual is avoiding it.
Pual tries to counter with a takedown but Weber is quick to defend against it.
A punch combination from Weber misses.
Weber slaps away a takedown attempt from Pual, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Pual. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weber stuffs the takedown attempt from Pual. Pual gets slowly back to his feet.
Pual avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pual thinks about countering with a body kick.
Weber scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Chris Pual has been cut.
Pual fails to land the takedown.
Weber throws a series of punches but Pual avoids them all with ease.
Pual has a takedown stuffed.
Weber connects with a superb combination that knocks Pual out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Weber before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Pual!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dillon Weber!
In his post fight interview, Dillon Weber gave a big smile as he said 'Ding dong'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jor El (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Superman Intro. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jor El!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael King!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fails with the takedown
enabling El to counter with a crisp jab.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El.
El thows a left - swing and a miss!
King closes the distance and clinches.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King takes a shot to the head.
El struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
King letting El take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King looking to stall.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
El lands a nice elbow.
King tries to break the clinch but El is controlling the position.
El works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
El controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on El - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
El stalls.
El gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
El lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls for El to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jor El.
El throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by El.
Jor El has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael King.
El is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from El. No joy for King on that attempt.
King tries for a takedown but El circles away easily
enabling El to counter with a crisp jab.
El works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. El tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. El manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King looks winded!
King throws a leg kick but El sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El throws a quick head kick that skims the top of King's head.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El.
El connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King is rocked!
El clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can El finish him?
El stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
El is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
El lands a shoulder strike.
El lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Michael King has been cut.
El tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
El softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
El landing knees to the body.
The referee calls for El to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. El smiles and moves away.
El closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El leaning his opponent against the cage.
El lands a nice elbow.
El using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
El unloads a knee to the mid-section.
El throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by El.
El lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jor El dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael King's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
El throws a front kick that sends King stumbling back into the cage.
El throws a quick inside leg kick.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
El cracks King with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. El has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning King to stand back up!
El is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
El misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
El scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El cracks King with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! King falls to his knees and El doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jor El!
During a confident post fight interview, Jor El thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabiano Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gareth Hughes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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148 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gareth Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fabiano Werdum!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes wants to clinch but Werdum slips to the side
and Werdum counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Werdum is looking for a kimura here.
Hughes wants to control but Werdum is keeping busy.
Werdum controlling the action here.
Werdum wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werdum perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working.
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Werdum pulls his head out easily.
Werdum looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hughes controlling the position well.
Still in half guard, Werdum seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hughes is looking to escape.
Hughes trying to control from the bottom.
Hughes's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Werdum is trying to work for a kimura but Hughes is defending well.
Hughes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Werdum on the ground.
Werdum is trying to control. Hughes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Werdum wants to pass the guard but Hughes is defending well.
Werdum is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hughes darts in and clinches Werdum up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes missing with knees to the body.
Hughes tries to pull guard but Werdum holds him up against the cage and eventually Hughes drops back down to his feet.
Hughes tries to score a body lock takedown but Werdum shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hughes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hughes gets underhooks to prevent Werdum's takedown attempt.
Gareth Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabiano Werdum.
Werdum drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hughes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Werdum being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hughes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Werdum prevents it.
Werdum is trying to pull guard but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Werdum is defending well.
Hughes controlling the action here for a moment.
Werdum drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hughes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Werdum leaves Hughes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabiano Werdum dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hughes.
Hughes gets caught flat footed, as Werdum shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hughes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Werdum keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hughes's head.
Werdum is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Werdum looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes trying to control but Werdum is working from the bottom.
Werdum trying to keep a closed guard but Hughes is proving a slippery customer.
Werdum thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fabiano Werdum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Werdum wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Werdum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Werdum has a closed guard, preventing Hughes from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Werdum is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hughes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Hughes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hughes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Werdum.
Werdum with a poor takedown
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
Gareth Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabiano Werdum.
Hughes misses with a head kick.
Hughes throws a body kick that misses.
And Werdum tries to counter it with a takedown but Hughes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to clinch up but Werdum keeps it at a distance.
Werdum keeps the fight on the outside.
Werdum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hughes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Werdum somewhat.
Hughes tries to clinch up but Werdum circles away and keeps his distance.
Hughes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Werdum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hughes somewhat.
Werdum shoots in but Hughes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice sprawl there from Hughes as Werdum shoots in.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Werdum pushes him off.
Werdum with the counter takedown but Hughes avoids it easily.
Hughes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Werdum tries to avoid it but Hughes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Werdum to the ground. Werdum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Werdum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hughes tries to avoid it but Werdum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hughes to the ground. Hughes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hughes is looking to clinch.
Hughes forces Werdum back against the cage and clinches.
Hughes fails to pull guard.
Hughes leaning against his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Werdum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hughes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Werdum is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hughes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Hughes 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hughes doesn't manage to clinch there - Werdum circles away.
Hughes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hughes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hughes wants it to stay on the feet.
Hughes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hughes shoots in and drives through. Werdum sprawls well.
Werdum with the counter takedown but Hughes avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hughes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hughes is looking to clinch but Werdum is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Hughes as Werdum shoots in.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch but Werdum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Werdum tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Werdum shoots in looking for a takedown but Hughes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Werdum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gareth Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabiano Werdum.
Hughes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Werdum tries to avoid it but Hughes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Werdum to the ground. Werdum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum shoots in for a double leg but Hughes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hughes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Werdum pushes him off.
Werdum changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hughes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Werdum's waist but Werdum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hughes off to one side.
Werdum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hughes throws a big counter combination but Werdum scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hughes drives through and clinches with Werdum against the cage.
Hughes wants a takedown but no success here.
Hughes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hughes doesn't manage to clinch there - Werdum circles away.
Werdum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hughes's waist but Hughes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Werdum off to one side.
It looked like Hughes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes darts in looking for a takedown but Werdum gets double underhooks and turns Hughes into the cage.
Werdum goes for a double leg but Hughes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hughes continues to drive forward.
A quick step to the side and Hughes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Werdum gets tackled into the cage by Hughes. Hughes maintains the clinch.
Werdum tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hughes looking for a takedown.
Werdum turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Werdum manages to end up in side control.
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!
Hughes is trying to control Werdum's posture but Werdum avoids it.
Werdum has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Werdum working for a submission but Hughes is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum looking to control but Hughes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes working to try and regain half guard.
Hughes wants to hold on but Werdum pushes him away.
Werdum looking to control but Hughes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Werdum punishing his opponent with strikes.
Werdum tries to control but Hughes wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werdum stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Werdum as he avoids it easily.
Werdum changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Werdum fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hughes sprawls well initially but Werdum persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Werdum not doing much here.
Werdum prevents Hughes from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabiano Werdum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Werdum 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabiano Werdum!
Fabiano Werdum made sure to mention his sponsor, MMA nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Laurence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monsun Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monsun Moon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clayton Laurence!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Monsun Moon!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laurence tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Moon counter with a right hand.
Moon gets a double leg takedown into Laurence's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laurence tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moon lands a couple of elbows.
Laurence wants to sweep but no luck.
Moon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Laurence keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
Laurence looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon tries to free his leg and advance position but Laurence is retaining full guard.
Laurence wants to sweep but no luck.
Moon trying to control the position from guard on top but Laurence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurence pulls Moon in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Laurence looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laurence takes a swing at Moon's ribcage but misses.
Moon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moon catches Laurence with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Monsun Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moon throws a body punch but Laurence moves out of range.
Laurence is looking to counter the offense by Moon and move into the clinch.
Laurence throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laurence throws a body shot but no joy.
Moon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Laurence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moon swings for the body but Laurence moves out of range.
Moon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laurence tries to avoid it but Moon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laurence to the ground. Laurence escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clayton Laurence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monsun Moon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laurence sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Laurence ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clayton Laurence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moon misses with a low kick.
Moon throws a nice looking combination but Laurence bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laurence scores with the left hand. Moon knows he should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Moon blocks the leg kick.
Laurence throws a body shot but no joy.
Moon steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Laurence is looking to wear down Moon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laurence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moon manages to avoid it.
Laurence looks to score with a jab to the body but Moon is just out of range.
Moon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Laurence blocks a head kick by Moon.
Laurence avoids the body shot from Moon.
Laurence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laurence throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laurence gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moon throwing strikes from guard but Laurence blocks nicely.
Laurence is controlling Moon's posture.
Laurence continues to stall.
Moon throwing strikes but missing.
Moon preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moon trying to control the position from guard on top but Laurence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Laurence keeping full guard, as Moon tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Moon. Those never looked like landing.
Laurence swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Moon dives in and scores a takedown into Laurence's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laurence is trying to control the position but Moon postures up.
Moon lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moon wants to control from the top but Laurence keeps moving.
Laurence avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monsun Moon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Laurence just misses with a punch to the body.
Laurence avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laurence.
Moon throws a series of punches but Laurence moves out of range.
Laurence misses with a low kick.
Moon throws a hook but Laurence avoids it easily.
Moon moves out of range as Laurence strikes.
Moon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Moon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Monsun Moon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moon wants to take a breather but Laurence is having none of it.
Moon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laurence gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Laurence is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Laurence has escaped and now he's on top!
Laurence got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laurence has managed to get both his arms back between Moon's legs - danger averted.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Laurence from controlling successfully.
Moon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Laurence has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurence working away.
Moon throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Moon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Moon is concentrating on defense, preventing Laurence from advancing position.
Laurence working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Laurence is keen to just control but Moon is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laurence in particular looking to stall.
Laurence trying to control from half guard but Moon is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurence postures up.
Laurence has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moon looking for a sweep. Not yet Moon, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Moon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Laurence has picked Moon up and slammed him! Moon can't keep hold of the triangle and Laurence manages to pass to side control!
Laurence throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Moon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laurence's best efforts.
Moon wants to improve his position but Laurence is controlling well.
Moon gets back to full guard.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Laurence from controlling successfully.
Laurence stays in close to Moon's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon misses the shot to the body.
Laurence gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Moon pushes down on Laurence's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Laurence wants to improve his position but Moon is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laurence avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moon.
Moon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monsun Moon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Laurence misses the shot to the body.
Moon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laurence. Moon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moon throws a series of punches but Laurence avoids them all with ease.
Laurence fails to land with a series of punches.
Monsun Moon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laurence takes a swing at Moon's ribcage but misses.
Laurence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moon manages to avoid it.
Laurence misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laurence stuffs the takedown attempt from Moon. Moon gets slowly back to his feet.
Laurence fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moon shoots in for a takedown but Laurence shows good takedown defense.
Moon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laurence moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurence throws a body shot but no joy.
Moon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laurence circles away quickly and effectively.
Laurence slips a straight right by Moon.
Laurence tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Moon manages to circle out of the way.
Moon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laurence connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moon scrambles back to his feet.
Moon shoots in but Laurence avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clayton Laurence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monsun Moon.
Moon checks a low kick from Laurence.
Moon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laurence pinned against the cage. Laurence gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moon misses with a two punch combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Laurence misses its target.
Moon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Laurence counters with a left to the body.
Moon throws a jab when Laurence was well out of range.
Laurence throws a leg kick but Moon sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Moon.
Laurence is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Moon.
Moon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laurence throws out a loose jab but Moon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moon throws a series of punches but Laurence avoids them all with ease.
Moon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Laurence trying to control from the bottom.
Moon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Laurence is looking to improve his position.
Moon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laurence keeps working.
Moon thows a huge punch but Laurence dodges it nicely.
Laurence preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Clayton Laurence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moon is trying to control. Laurence wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laurence.
Laurence works the jab nicely.
Laurence will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Moon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laurence throws out a loose jab but Moon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laurence scores with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Moon both land. Nice combination.
Laurence throws an off balance right hand
and Moon counters with a series of strikes. Laurence will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moon wants to slow Laurence down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Laurence.
Laurence throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laurence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Laurence is staying active underneath Moon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Monsun Moon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Laurence is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monsun Moon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moon 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monsun Moon!
Monsun Moon is the new heavyweight champion!
Monsun Moon took some time post fight to say the following; 'i didnt want the title but now i have it so i have to defend it!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Metsa Aff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Metsa Aff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aff has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aff there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aff throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aff.
Aff tries to move into range but Rogers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rogers throws out a loose jab but Aff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rogers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rogers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aff counters with a big head kick but Rogers shrugs it off.
We've been told by Aff's head coaches at Nordic Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rogers misses with a straight right.
Aff bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rogers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aff moves out of range as Rogers strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aff delivers a nice body kick.
Rogers misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Aff misses the target.
Rogers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rogers somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aff connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Steve Rogers has been cut.
Rogers with a jab.
Rogers gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Metsa Aff!
Metsa Aff is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Metsa Aff thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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