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Infinity: 155 Title Tournament PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zed Ace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anselmo Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zed Ace had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 137.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Zed Ace has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zed Ace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anselmo Harris!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ace swinging wildly here.
Ace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Ace closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harris wants to break free but Ace has control.
Ace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ace has him pressed against the cage.
Harris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ace pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ace tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harris is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ace drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harris pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ace throws a one two combo.
Harris is rocked!
Ace throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Ace finish him?
Ace is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ace closes the distance and pushes Harris back into the cage.
Harris is trying to pull guard but Ace has him pressed against the cage.
Harris seems to have recovered his senses.
Zed Ace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anselmo Harris.
Harris wants to take the fight to the mat but Ace manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ace is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ace looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harris gets control of Ace's arms and successfully pulls guard. Harris will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ace won't allow Harris to sweep him here.
Harris is trying to keep Ace in close.
Harris looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harris is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ace throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Harris's body to avoid the submission. Harris has instead reached around Ace's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Harris arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anselmo Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Mullins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucie Versetti (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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145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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164 cm
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147 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ethan Mullins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucie Versetti!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Versetti.
Mullins pushes Versetti up against the cage in a clinch.
Mullins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mullins shoots in for a takedown but Versetti shows good takedown defense.
Versetti unleashes a big counter combination but Mullins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mullins looks for the body kick but Versetti saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Versetti! But no joy.
Mullins throws a head kick that misses.
Mullins shoots in for a double leg but Versetti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice uppercut there from Versetti.
It looks like Ethan Mullins has been cut.
A jab from Versetti does it's job there.
Mullins is rocked!
Versetti closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Mullins! Versetti dives in looking to finish! Mullins is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucie Versetti!
The defeated Ethan Mullins had this to say: 'You know I tryed my best out there I just didn't win but I will next time'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Kenway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Kondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuki Kondo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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154 lbs
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166 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Kenway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuki Kondo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kenway misses with a hook. Kondo ducked under it nicely.
Kondo wants to counter the offense by Kenway and move into the clinch position.
Kondo misses with a leg kick
and Kenway counters with an outside leg kick.
Kondo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kondo tries to bum rush Kenway with a series of wild strikes but Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kondo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kondo cracks Kenway with an open hand slap.
Kenway jabs Kondo right on the nose. Kondo blinks but takes it well.
Kondo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Kondo misses
and Kenway counters with a straight right hand.
Kondo throws out a loose jab but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Kondo looks to move away, Kenway throws a big counter combo but Kondo just gets out of the way.
Kenway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kondo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Are you kidding me?! Kenway ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Kondo clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edward Kenway!
An out of breath Edward Kenway thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Sauve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krejzi Kure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kure's choice of entrance music: BIG SHUG - who's hard. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Sauve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Krejzi Kure!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kure swings for the body but Sauve moves out of range.
Kure blocks a jab.
Kure throws a poor cross that misses
and Sauve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Sauve misses.
Sauve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kure.
Sauve walks into a straight right hand from Kure.
Sauve keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sauve.
Sauve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kure unleashes a big counter combination but Sauve bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kure moves into the clinch successfully.
Sauve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sauve misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kure.
Kure blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sauve.
Kure scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kure looking to slow down the pace here.
Sauve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kure throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sauve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kure misses with an uppercut
and Sauve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kure throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sauve.
Sauve throws a head kick that misses.
Sauve lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kure takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kure throws a body punch but Sauve moves out of range.
Sauve lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sauve swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kure counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sauve thinking.
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!
Sauve tries to clinch up.
Kure throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sauve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kure misses with a hook
and Kure takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kure has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sauve finds it's way round the side to connect with Kure's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kure looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Sauve counters with a quick kick to the body but Kure blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sauve throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kure pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sauve throws a sloppy head kick and Kure moves out of range easily.
Sauve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kure.
Sauve misses with an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kure has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kure ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sauve moves away.
Kure is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sauve rather than just go for the knockout.
Kure throws a series of strikes that have Sauve backpedaling.
Kure avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kure cracks Sauve with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sauve slips under a jab from Kure.
Donk. Kure catches Sauve right on the button with a cross.
A leg kick checked by Kure.
Kure moves into the clinch successfully.
Sauve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sauve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kure scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kure's elbow.
Sauve misses with the head strike.
Kure trying to stall but Sauve improves his position.
Sauve is trying to force a seperation but Kure has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kure - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sauve misses with the head strike.
Kure tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kure stalling in the clinch but Sauve improves position.
Sauve misses with a punch to the body.
Kure tries to work over Sauve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sauve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sauve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kure's elbow.
Sauve breaks the clinch.
Sauve is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sauve misses with a leg kick
and Kure counters with a takedown into side control.
Sauve is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kure lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sauve is looking for a sweep. Kure is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sauve actively working from the bottom here.
Sauve is looking for a sweep. Kure is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kure lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sauve actively working from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kure wants to control but Sauve is keeping him busy.
Sauve is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kure pulls his head out easily.
Sauve is staying active underneath Kure, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sauve manages to get to full guard.
Kure prevents Sauve from getting back to his feet.
Kure lands a couple of elbows.
Sauve escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kure gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Sauve 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.
Sauve throws a right hand that Kure ducks under and follows up with a left that Kure also avoids with ease.
Kure misses with an uppercut.
Sauve moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sauve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sauve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kure can do to turn this around?
Kure looks to throw the jab but Sauve is out of range.
Sauve lands with a nice body kick.
Kure tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sauve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kure takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sauve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kure.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sauve working aggressively here.
Kure slows down the pace here.
Kure blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Kure tries to work over Sauve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kure.
Kure presses Sauve against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kure has hold of one of Sauve's legs. Sauve is fighting the takedown attempt but Kure gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kure's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kure tries to free his leg and advance position but Sauve is retaining full guard.
Kure passes Sauve's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sauve tries to get to full guard but Kure has control of the leg.
Sauve is pressing down on Kure's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sauve is adopting a defensive guard.
Krejzi Kure has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kure lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kure trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kure slips nicely into half guard.
Kure is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kure has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kure tries to pass to full mount but Sauve defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kure working the head and body with strikes.
Kure scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kure wants to free his trapped foot but Sauve is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kure is working for a kimura but Sauve is defending it quite comfortably.
Sauve is looking for a sweep. Kure is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kure scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sauve looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauve actively working from the bottom here.
Kure working Sauve over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Kure there.
Kure seems to be looking for submissions.
Kure drops an elbow to the side of Sauve's head.
Kure lands with a punch from half guard.
Sauve regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sauve is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sauve wants to sweep here but Kure controlling him for the moment.
Kure lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sauve is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kure defends well.
Kure trying to control but Sauve is working from the bottom.
Kure postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kure sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sauve's guard.
Kure seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kure lands with a punch from half guard.
Sauve is rocked!
Sauve tries to get to full guard but Kure has control of the leg.
Oh Sauve is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kure seems to be working for a kimura but Sauve defends the submission attempt.
Sauve seems to have got his legs back now.
Kure wants to take a breather but Sauve is having none of it.
Kure lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sauve has hold of Kure's hands but Kure slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kure 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krejzi Kure 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!
Kure throws a shot from downtown. Sauve moves away and avoids it.
Sauve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sauve punishes Kure's body with a nice straight punch.
Kure looks to land a left hand but Sauve moved out of range nicely.
Kyle Sauve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sauve, as that shot connected.
Sauve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sauve looks to land a right hand but Kure moved out of range.
Kure doesn't manage to clinch there - Sauve circles away.
Kure decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kure takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sauve tries to roll over but Kure keeps him under control.
Kure is looking to advance position but Sauve won't allow it.
Kure lands with a punch from half guard.
Sauve is not content to let Kure control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kure is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kure moves into full mount! Sauve won't be happy about that!
A big strike lands for Kure! That's really hurt Sauve and he's turned his back - Kure keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kure jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krejzi Kure!
A relieved looking Krejzi Kure thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kukulcan Tonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uthe Haas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haas has chosen 2cztery7 - Rozpoznaj as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kukulcan Tonga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Uthe Haas!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haas just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonga throws a leg kick which misses Haas's front leg but catches the back leg as Haas tries to avoid it.
Haas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tonga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tonga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tonga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tonga takes a swing at Haas's ribcage but misses.
Haas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tonga throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haas will feel that in the morning.
Haas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tonga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haas somewhat.
Kukulcan Tonga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uthe Haas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonga throws a hook but Haas blocks it.
Kukulcan Tonga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonga connects with a leg kick. Haas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tonga throws a leg kick which misses Haas's front leg but catches the back leg as Haas tries to avoid it.
Tonga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haas.
Haas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tonga counters with a low kick, right behind Haas 's knee.
Tonga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonga misses with a kick to the body.
Tonga throws a head kick but Haas moves out of range.
Tonga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haas throws a right hand that misses
and Tonga makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Haas is predictable there
and Tonga counters with a one-two to the body.
Haas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Haas tries to counter it with a takedown but Tonga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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!
Haas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tonga counter with a right hand.
Tonga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haas is out of range and Tonga settles back down.
Haas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonga can pounce on him.
Tonga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tonga - that will leave a mark!
Haas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonga motions for Haas to come forward. Tonga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonga scoring well with a low kick there.
Tonga throws a leg kick but Haas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Haas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tonga throws a body kick that misses.
Haas swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Tonga counter with a right hand.
Tonga motions for Haas to come forward. Tonga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonga throws a leg kick but Haas moved away.
Kukulcan Tonga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tonga scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haas looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonga is just out of range.
Tonga clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonga.
A short right from Tonga.
Haas tries to break the clinch but Tonga is controlling the position.
Tonga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tonga lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Tonga.
Tonga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tonga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haas.
It appears Tonga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Haas shoots in for a takedown but Tonga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Tonga misses.
Haas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tonga defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kukulcan Tonga dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Haas blocks the body kick.
Haas feints the counter takedown.
Tonga throws a low kick but Haas avoids it.
Haas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Haas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haas.
Tonga throwing a counter right hand but Haas manages to avoid it.
Haas throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haas moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonga.
Haas misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonga.
Haas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tonga but Tonga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tonga tried to counter with a leg kick but Haas avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haas jabs at Tonga's body.
Haas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tonga did well to prevent Haas getting side control.
Tonga is trying to control but can't.
Haas is looking to take a break and control but Tonga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haas is stalling here. Tonga is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Haas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tonga has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tonga cracks Haas with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tonga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haas can do to turn this around?
Tonga slows the pace down.
Haas is looking to regain half guard here but Tonga keeps moving and retains side control.
Tonga in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haas is trying to control Tonga's posture but Tonga avoids it.
Haas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tonga's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Haas trying to control but Tonga postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haas gets back to full guard.
Tonga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haas is out of range and Tonga settles back down.
Tonga thumps Haas with a low kick.
Tonga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haas's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kukulcan Tonga dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tonga swinging wildly here.
Haas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tonga defends it well.
Haas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haas. Tonga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tonga misses with a body kick.
And Haas tries to counter it with a takedown but Tonga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Haas lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga wants to land a leg kick but Haas is out of range.
And Haas tries to counter it with a takedown but Tonga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tonga scores with a kick to the body.
Tonga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haas can pounce on him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tonga!
Haas checks a low kick from Tonga.
Haas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tonga.
Tonga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tonga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tonga throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tonga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tonga defends it nicely.
Uthe Haas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kukulcan Tonga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haas misses with a left hand
and Tonga counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A clash of legs there as Haas blocks the low kick.
Haas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tonga defends it well.
Tonga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonga jabs Haas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tonga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tonga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haas. That did some damage!
Haas misses with a body punch
and Tonga counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by Tonga.
Tonga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haas avoids the head kick by Tonga.
Tonga jabs Haas right on the nose. Haas blinks but takes it well.
Haas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tonga avoids the body shot from Haas.
Tonga throws out a powerful jab.
Haas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tonga.
Tonga connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Haas misses
and Tonga makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Haas 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tonga.
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!
Tonga misses with a leg kick.
Tonga throws a one two combo.
Haas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haas walks into a straight right hand from Tonga.
Tonga misses with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Tonga.
Haas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonga.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kukulcan Tonga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tonga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kukulcan Tonga!
A relieved looking Kukulcan Tonga thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jontte Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Olson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Olson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jontte Man!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Olson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Man momentarily.
It looks like Jontte Man has been cut.
Olson gets a takedown into half guard.
Olson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man is pressing down on Olson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Olson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Man seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Olson trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man wants to hit a switch here but Olson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Man there!
Man regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The referee warns Man that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Olson prevents Man from getting the reversal.
Olson scoring with strikes but Man is staying in there.
Olson with shots to the head and body - Man looks very uncomfortable down there.
Man wants to control but Olson is having none of it.
Man is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Olson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Olson cracks Man with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to lock up and control but Olson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Olson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Man is looking to escape.
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!
Man taking shots to the head.
Olson working Man over with strikes here.
Man is looking to get to half guard.
Man tries to hold on but Olson pushes him away.
Olson lands a big elbow.
Man is bucking up trying to escape but Olson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Man is rocked!
The cut above Jontte Man's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Olson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Man! More shots from Olson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Olson!
After the big win, Andrew Olson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Notorious Clothing Co. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redman has chosen Put Your Lights On as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Molovgomedov !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Redman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molovgomedov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Redman checks it well.
Molovgomedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Redman throws out a counter right but Molovgomedov avoids it with no problem.
Redman lands a leg kick that knocks Molovgomedov off balance momentarily.
Molovgomedov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Molovgomedov rushes Redman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Molovgomedov tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Molovgomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Redman leaning against his opponent.
Molovgomedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Redman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman prevents a body shot from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Redman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Molovgomedov is leaning against Redman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Molovgomedov .
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redman.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Redman avoiding damage as Molovgomedov throws knees to the body.
Redman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Redman blocks with his arms.
Molovgomedov misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Molovgomedov 's brow.
Redman being controlled against the cage.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Redman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman tries a body shot but Molovgomedov blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Molovgomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Redman is blocking nicely.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Redman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Molovgomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman.
Molovgomedov lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molovgomedov digs a right hand into Redman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Redman's gas tank.
Redman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Molovgomedov looking to stall.
Molovgomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molovgomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Molovgomedov 's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Redman stalling the fight.
Molovgomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov prevents a body shot from Redman.
Molovgomedov wants to stall.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Molovgomedov in his tracks for a moment.
Molovgomedov is leaning against Redman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Molovgomedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Molovgomedov misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman wants to stall.
Molovgomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Redman is blocking nicely.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redman avoids it.
Redman lands an elbow just above Molovgomedov 's eye.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Molovgomedov controls the action.
Redman looking to slow down the pace here.
Molovgomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Molovgomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
Molovgomedov tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Molovgomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Redman is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Molovgomedov .
Redman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Molovgomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Molovgomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Molovgomedov misses with a hook
and Redman counters with a left to the body.
Molovgomedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Molovgomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Molovgomedov missing with a left hand there. Redman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redman closes the distance and clinches.
Molovgomedov blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
It looks like Henry Molovgomedov has been cut.
Molovgomedov crunches a lovely knee into Redman's ribcage.
Redman looking to stall.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Molovgomedov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Molovgomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Molovgomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
Molovgomedov missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Molovgomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Molovgomedov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Molovgomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Redman lands a shoulder strike.
Redman stalling against the cage.
Molovgomedov misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman stalls.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Molovgomedov .
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Molovgomedov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Molovgomedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Molovgomedov tries to work over Redman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Molovgomedov takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Molovgomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Molovgomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Redman controls his hands.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Molovgomedov lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molovgomedov missing with knees to the body.
Molovgomedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Molovgomedov with a knee to the head.
Molovgomedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Molovgomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redman can do to turn this around?
Redman blocks an elbow strike.
Molovgomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov landing knees to the body.
Molovgomedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Molovgomedov misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Molovgomedov .
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Redman lands a shot to the body.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Molovgomedov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Redman tries to work over Molovgomedov 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Molovgomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redman blocks it with crossed arms.
Molovgomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Molovgomedov blocks the elbow strike.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman blocks a body shot from Molovgomedov .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman is pushing Molovgomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Redman wants to stall.
Molovgomedov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Molovgomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Redman is blocking nicely.
Molovgomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redman stalling in the clinch.
Molovgomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Henry Molovgomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Molovgomedov missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molovgomedov lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Molovgomedov fails to land.
Molovgomedov working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Molovgomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Molovgomedov 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Redman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Redman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Molovgomedov .
An inside leg kick lands from Molovgomedov .
Henry Molovgomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redman blocks a head kick by Molovgomedov .
Redman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Molovgomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Redman tries to sprawl out of it but Molovgomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Redman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Molovgomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redman moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redman. Molovgomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Molovgomedov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Redman misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Redman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick but Redman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Molovgomedov moves away.
Redman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Molovgomedov 's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Molovgomedov scores with a leg kick.
Redman lands with a shot to the body.
Redman connects with a body shot.
Molovgomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redman manages to avoid it.
Redman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Redman cracks Molovgomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Damien Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Molovgomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Molovgomedov controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Redman.
Redman effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Molovgomedov scores with a shot to the side of Redman's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molovgomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stalling in the clinch from Molovgomedov .
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Molovgomedov avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Molovgomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Redman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Molovgomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Damien Redman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov scores with a hook to the body.
The referee calls for Redman to work.
Molovgomedov misses with a knee to the head.
Redman misses with the head strike.
Molovgomedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redman is defending well for now.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Molovgomedov is keeping busy.
Molovgomedov prevents a body shot from Redman.
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Molovgomedov taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Molovgomedov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Henry Molovgomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Molovgomedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redman is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Molovgomedov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Molovgomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov blocks the elbow strike.
Molovgomedov letting Redman take a breather here.
Molovgomedov avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Molovgomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redman.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
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 Henry Molovgomedov .
Well Molovgomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Molovgomedov !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brady Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Young Buck, TI, The Game, & Ludacris - Stomp. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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149 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Brady Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Rodrigo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigo cracks Barnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rodrigo delivers a nice body kick.
Barnes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rodrigo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodrigo misses with the head strike.
Rodrigo's coach down at Wreckshop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rodrigo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barnes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rodrigo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodrigo back to the cage. Barnes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigo looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
Rodrigo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Rodrigo coming out on top.
Rodrigo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodrigo throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rodrigo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking.
Rodrigo slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a low kick as Rodrigo jumps back.
Rodrigo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodrigo stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigo. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigo darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage.
Rodrigo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodrigo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rodrigo is trying to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling him.
Rodrigo manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Rodrigo misses
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodrigo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Rodrigo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodrigo throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes is looking to wear down Rodrigo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rodrigo takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodrigo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodrigo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodrigo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Our sources have told us that Barnes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Come on Barnes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rodrigo is keeping busy.
A left hand lands to the body for Rodrigo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodrigo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodrigo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodrigo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
Rodrigo tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Rodrigo back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but Rodrigo blocks with his arms.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodrigo as Barnes tries to tie him up.
Rodrigo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodrigo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Barnes.
Rodrigo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Rodrigo blocks it.
Rodrigo lands with a right to the head.
Barnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodrigo or not.
Barnes misses with a knee to the head.
Barnes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rodrigo lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes is trying to stall.
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rodrigo tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodrigo is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Rodrigo 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.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodrigo's sensitive parts.
Rodrigo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodrigo.
Rodrigo clobbers Barnes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barnes.
Rodrigo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barnes.
Rodrigo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnes just leaning against Rodrigo, taking a breather.
Rodrigo is trying to force a seperation but Barnes has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodrigo throws a one two combo.
Rodrigo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick by Barnes misses
and Rodrigo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigo looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes counters by clinching up.
Rodrigo lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Rodrigo - that landed with a thud.
Barnes misses with a knee strike.
Rodrigo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Barnes.
Barnes cracks Rodrigo with a nice body shot.
Barnes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rodrigo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodrigo.
Pablo Rodrigo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodrigo.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Rodrigo.
Rodrigo throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes pushes Rodrigo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barnes letting Rodrigo take a breather here.
Barnes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rodrigo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rodrigo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodrigo lands with a right to the head.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Rodrigo blocks it.
Rodrigo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes tries a body shot but Rodrigo blocks it.
Nice body punch from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo breaks from the clinch.
Rodrigo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Rodrigo wants to slow Barnes down by chopping away at his legs.
Barnes misses the jab.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigo was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Rodrigo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Rodrigo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barnes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rodrigo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
Rodrigo missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodrigo connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.
Rodrigo throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Rodrigo misses.
Rodrigo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Rodrigo tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodrigo manages to avoid the attempt.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodrigo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barnes lands with a nice body kick.
Pablo Rodrigo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigo clinches up against the cage.
Barnes trying to land knees to the body.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Rodrigo blocks it.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Rodrigo blocks it.
A short left from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Rodrigo checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Rodrigo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rodrigo with a jab.
Rodrigo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
Barnes throws an elbow but it misses.
Barnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rodrigo stalling in the clinch but Barnes improves position.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodrigo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rodrigo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Rodrigo taking a breather.
Rodrigo breaks from the clinch.
Rodrigo throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Barnes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodrigo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigo ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Rodrigo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodrigo, as that shot connected.
Rodrigo moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Barnes.
Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodrigo is defending well for now.
Barnes is pushing Rodrigo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodrigo controlling the action here for a moment.
Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodrigo is defending well for now.
Rodrigo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodrigo misses with a body punch.
Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodrigo is defending well for now.
Rodrigo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Brady Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking to slow down the pace here.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but Rodrigo blocks with his arms.
Rodrigo has Barnes pressed against the cage.
Rodrigo lands a left hand.
Barnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barnes blocks an elbow strike.
Rodrigo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodrigo avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
Rodrigo avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rodrigo is trying to break free.
Barnes landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigo breaks from the clinch.
Rodrigo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barnes counters with a left to the body.
Rodrigo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Barnes swings for the body but Rodrigo moves out of range.
Rodrigo throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigo moves away.
Rodrigo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Rodrigo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodrigo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rodrigo blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rodrigo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodrigo.
Pablo Rodrigo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee calls for Rodrigo to work.
Rodrigo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rodrigo leaning against his opponent.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Rodrigo managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodrigo blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Rodrigo.
Well Rodrigo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Rodrigo!
Pablo Rodrigo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Hoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku Pioneeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoover comes into the arena with Godsmack - I Stand Alone blaring out of the sound system. Pioneeri is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lenin-setä asuu Venäjällä. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominic Hoover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pikku Pioneeri!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Pioneeri.
Hoover throws a hook to the side of Pioneeri's head but Pioneeri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pioneeri scores with a jab. Hoover acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pioneeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pioneeri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Hoover.
Pioneeri throws a big shot that misses.
Hoover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pioneeri throws out the jab.
Hoover lands a body shot.
Pioneeri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been told by Hoover's head coaches at Helsinki Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pioneeri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoover clinches up with Pioneeri and pushes him back against the cage.
Pioneeri working aggressively here.
Pioneeri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Pioneeri.
Hoover lands a left hand.
Pioneeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoover.
Pioneeri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoover lands a knee to the body.
Pioneeri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pioneeri as Hoover tries to tie him up.
Hoover tries to stall but Pioneeri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pioneeri is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pioneeri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoover is looking to control Pioneeri's arms but Pioneeri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoover has his back to the cage.
Hoover lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoover is defending well.
Pioneeri tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dominic Hoover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Pioneeri.
Pioneeri misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pioneeri.
Pioneeri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoover tries to work over Pioneeri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pioneeri's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Pioneeri fails to land.
Pioneeri scores with a shoulder strike.
Hoover pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pioneeri is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoover stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoover landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hoover blocks an uppercut.
Pioneeri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pioneeri scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoover takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pioneeri ducks under a wild hook from Hoover.
Hoover looks to score with a jab to the body but Pioneeri is just out of range.
Pioneeri feints and as Hoover raises his hands in defense, Pioneeri changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hoover controls Pioneeri momentarily but Pioneeri frees himself.
Hoover wants to sweep here but Pioneeri controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hoover seems keen to control Pioneeri's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pioneeri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pioneeri cracks Hoover with a solid left hand.
Hoover is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pioneeri is aware though and is defending well.
Pioneeri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri chips away with some ground and pound.
Pioneeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pioneeri looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pioneeri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pioneeri's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoover working a defensive guard here.
Hoover is pulling down on Pioneeri's head. It's preventing any offense from Pioneeri, at least for the moment.
Hoover bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pioneeri's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri working a defensive guard here.
Hoover trying to control but Pioneeri is working from the bottom.
Hoover's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pioneeri has his foot on Hoover's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoover works his way back into a safe position though.
Pioneeri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoover is aware though and is defending well.
Pioneeri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoover manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pioneeri keeping moving, preventing Hoover from controlling successfully.
Pioneeri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoover defends it easily.
Pioneeri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoover controls the pace.
Hoover looking to pass the guard.
Pioneeri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Pioneeri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hoover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pioneeri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoover missing with a left hand there. Pioneeri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pioneeri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pioneeri connects with a right hand. Hoover shakes it off.
Pioneeri misses with a looping left.
Hoover ducks under a wild hook from Pioneeri.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hoover.
Hoover throws a body punch but Pioneeri moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Pioneeri misses.
Hoover slips a jab from Pioneeri.
Hoover takes one on the button.
Hoover on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoover lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pioneeri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoover's hands.
Hoover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pioneeri! But no joy.
Dominic Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoover takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pioneeri lands a right hook to the body.
Pioneeri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hoover clinches.
Pioneeri tries a body shot but Hoover blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pioneeri blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Pioneeri fails to land.
Pioneeri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Hoover.
Pioneeri has Hoover pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hoover manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hoover misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pioneeri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pioneeri has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hoover seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pioneeri can turn it around.
Hoover unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoover.
Hoover missing with knees to the body.
Pioneeri throws a head punch that misses.
Hoover scores with a knee to the head.
Pioneeri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoover blocks an uppercut.
Hoover blocks an uppercut.
Hoover tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hoover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pioneeri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoover stalling the fight.
Hoover works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoover crunches a lovely knee into Pioneeri's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pioneeri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pioneeri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoover lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pioneeri backwards.
Pioneeri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pioneeri can't find room to land a body shot as Hoover controls the action.
Pioneeri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoover.
Pioneeri working aggressively here.
Hoover lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoover pushes off an throws an elbow but Pioneeri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pioneeri drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoover pushes Pioneeri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hoover struggles to land a body shot inside as Pioneeri controls his hands.
Hoover lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pioneeri lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri misses with some punches.
Hoover pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hoover lands a nice elbow.
Pioneeri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Hoover.
Hoover lands a good knee to the midsection. Pioneeri won't want to take too many of those.
Pioneeri is breathing heavily.
Pioneeri avoiding damage as Hoover throws knees to the body.
Pioneeri misses with a punch on the inside.
Pioneeri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pioneeri swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominic Hoover has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hoover looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hoover lands a shot to the body.
Pioneeri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pioneeri is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoover has double underhooks.
Hoover is struggling to control the position.
Hoover can't find room to land a body shot as Pioneeri controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hoover on the inside.
Pioneeri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pioneeri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pioneeri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pioneeri avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice side step and Pioneeri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hoover throws a body shot but no joy.
Pioneeri missing with a left hand there. Hoover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pioneeri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pioneeri misses with the combination.
Hoover scores with a shot to the body.
Hoover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pioneeri.
Hoover goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pioneeri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Hoover dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hoover throws a body punch but Pioneeri moves out of range.
Pioneeri stalks Hoover and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hoover's face. Hoover staggers backwards, shaken.
Pioneeri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hoover tries to work over Pioneeri's front leg with a kick but Pioneeri checks it.
Pioneeri cracks Hoover with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hoover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoover has Pioneeri up against the cage in a clinch.
Pioneeri misses with the head strike.
Pioneeri misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pioneeri prevents a body shot from Hoover.
Hoover missing with knees to the body.
Hoover tries to work over Pioneeri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoover using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoover lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoover working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pioneeri.
Hoover trying to land knees to the body.
Hoover is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hoover scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pioneeri has a couple of punches blocked by Hoover.
Hoover throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoover struggles to land a body shot inside as Pioneeri controls his hands.
Hoover blocks an uppercut.
Pioneeri can't find room to land a body shot as Hoover controls the action.
Pioneeri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoover is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pioneeri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pioneeri misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pioneeri.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoover creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pioneeri scores with a shot to the side of Hoover's head.
Pioneeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoover lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pioneeri swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoover throws an elbow but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoover throws an elbow that misses.
Hoover tries a body shot but Pioneeri blocks it.
Hoover putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pioneeri in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pioneeri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pioneeri tries for a takedown but Hoover manages to get underhooks.
Hoover makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoover landing knees to the body.
Hoover lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pioneeri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoover lands a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoover.
Pioneeri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hoover lands a good knee to the midsection. Pioneeri won't want to take too many of those.
Hoover tries to throw a body punch but Pioneeri avoids it by throwing Hoover back against the cage.
Hoover makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoover working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pioneeri tries to work over Hoover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoover lands an elbow inside.
Hoover lands an elbow that stopped Pioneeri in his tracks for a moment.
Pioneeri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pioneeri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoovers head.
Good body shot from Pioneeri.
Hoover is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pioneeri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoover blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoover.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pioneeri wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoover won't allow it.
Hoover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pioneeri's defenses.
Pioneeri managing to block the knees to the body from Hoover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoover lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoover lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pioneeri backwards.
Pioneeri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoover is pushing Pioneeri up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pioneeri lands with a left to the head.
Hoover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pioneeri is defending well for now.
Pioneeri misses with a body punch.
Hoover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hoover looking to throw knees to the head but Pioneeri is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoover obliges.
Pioneeri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pioneeri has picked Hoover up - he's going for a ride! Pioneeri dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoover slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hoover wants to control position but Pioneeri is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Hoover here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pikku Pioneeri!
Pikku Pioneeri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clint Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright's entrance music is Total Domination. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clint Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to clinch there but Nogueira circles away.
Nogueira has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch but Nogueira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nogueira thinks about the counter body kick.
Nogueira lands a jab to the head.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown. Nogueira tries to sprawl out of it but Cartwright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nogueira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nogueira is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nogueira sprawls well. Nogueira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Nogueira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Nogueira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nogueira has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cartwright has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nogueira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cartwright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nogueira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cartwright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nogueira.
Nogueira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cartwright tries to clinch up but Nogueira circles away and keeps his distance.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cartwright was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to get back to his feet.
Nogueira wants to get back to his feet but Cartwright is dominant here and he's now got Nogueira's back!
Nogueira is trying to stand back up.
Can Nogueira hold on?! Cartwright is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Cartwright has his arm under Nogueira's chin here. Game over son! Cartwright squeezes tightly and Nogueira is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Clint Cartwright!
Clint Cartwright thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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