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MMAHelsinki - 130 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Gardenia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Hager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Eli Gardenia has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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222 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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22
224 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Gardenia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Hager!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Gardenia does it's job there.
Gardenia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gardenia looks to score with a jab to the body but Hager is just out of range.
Gardenia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hager walks into a jab.
Gardenia just misses with a punch to the body.
As Gardenia backs off Hager throws a huge counter combo but Gardenia manages to avoid it all.
Hager tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gardenia defends well and Hager ends up having to push Gardenia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gardenia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hager with a poor takedown
enabling Gardenia to counter with a crisp jab.
Gardenia lands a body shot.
Gardenia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hager shoots in and drives through. Gardenia sprawls well.
Eli Gardenia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Hager.
Hager takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hager shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gardenia pinned against the cage. Gardenia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gardenia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardenia throws a lazy right hand but Hager sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hager counters with a body kick.
Hager looks for a takedown but Gardenia sprawls well.
Hager throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gardenia's waist but Gardenia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hager off to one side.
Eli Gardenia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gardenia misses with a series of wild punches.
Hager shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gardenia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hager stopping the sweep attempt from Gardenia.
Hager looking to pass the guard.
Hager has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hager wants to control from the top but Gardenia keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hager engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hager scoring with some ground and pound.
Gardenia wants to stand but Hager is controlling the position.
Hager loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hager slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hager working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hager creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gardenia sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardenia is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hager has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hager misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gardenia seems a little lost for a moment, as Hager dominates the positioning.
Hager trying to control the action but Gardenia is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Hager is looking to take a break and control but Gardenia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Hager seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gardenia is trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by Hager.
Hager misses with the ground and pound.
Hager working the body and head with strikes.
Hager throwing strikes but Gardenia manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hager sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gardenia prevents Hager from improving his position.
Gardenia is looking to advance position but Hager won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Gardenia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gardenia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hager.
Hager slips a straight right by Gardenia.
Hager tries to counter with a clinch but Gardenia shakes him off and moves away.
Gardenia works Hager's body with a nice hook.
Gardenia connects with a looping right hand.
Gardenia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hager.
Hager goes for a double leg but Gardenia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gardenia continues to drive forward.
Gardenia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gardenia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gardenia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gardenia connects with the punch.
Eli Gardenia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardenia misses with a hook.
Hager wants to counter the offense by Gardenia and move into the clinch position.
Gardenia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gardenia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hager uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gardenia.
Gardenia just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardenia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gardenia cracks Hager with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hager takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Gardenia misses.
Despite the aggression on Hager's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Patrick Hager is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gardenia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hager.
Gardenia takes a swing at Hager's ribcage but misses.
Gardenia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hager.
Eli Gardenia is winning the standup battle so far.
Hager takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gardenia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hager can do to turn this around?
Hager throws the kick towards the body but Gardenia avoids it.
Gardenia scores with a jab to the head.
Gardenia misses with a wild body shot.
Gardenia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hager shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gardenia but Gardenia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eli Gardenia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Hager.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Gardenia. No joy for Hager on that attempt.
Gardenia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hager was well out of range. Poor timing from Gardenia.
Gardenia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hager shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gardenia but Gardenia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gardenia misses the shot to the body.
Hager uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gardenia.
Hager let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hager shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gardenia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab from Gardenia.
Hager takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hager tries for a takedown but Gardenia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gardenia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hager uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gardenia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardenia lands a slapping body shot.
Hager tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gardenia defends well and Hager ends up having to push Gardenia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hager avoids the body shot from Gardenia.
Hager lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gardenia clobbers Hager with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hager shoots in for a takedown but Gardenia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gardenia lands a nice shot that snaps Hager's head back.
Gardenia throws a body shot but no joy.
Hager throws a counter combo.
Hager feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gardenia pushes Hager off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardenia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hager was well out of range. Poor timing from Gardenia.
Gardenia goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Hager.
Gardenia takes a swing at Hager's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardenia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No luck for Hager with that takedown attempt.
Gardenia scores with a hook.
Gardenia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hager.
Hager has a takedown stuffed.
Hager has his takedown stuffed
and Gardenia counters with a stiff right hand.
Gardenia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hager manages to avoid it.
Gardenia leaves Hager with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gardenia jabs Hager right on the nose. Hager blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Gardenia dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gardenia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gardenia duly obliges.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hager or perhaps it was just good defense by Gardenia, which made it look bad.
Gardenia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hager. That one must have hurt.
Gardenia lands a jab.
Hager tries for a takedown but Gardenia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hager shoots in for a takedown but Gardenia shows good takedown defense.
Eli Gardenia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Hager.
Hager on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gardenia misses with a wild combination.
Hager throws out a counter right but Gardenia avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardenia connects with a body shot that sends Hager's belly button to the back.
Jab by Gardenia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gardenia. Hager does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gardenia. Hager does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gardenia scores with a hook to the body. Hager takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gardenia misses with a straight right.
Hager uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gardenia.
Gardenia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Patrick Hager has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hager lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hager throws a strike but Gardenia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gardenia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hager looking for a sweep. Not yet Hager, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hager has a closed guard, preventing Gardenia from standing up.
Gardenia is posturing up here but Hager has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gardenia tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gardenia has to tap! Slick submission there by Hager!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Hager!
Patrick Hager seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hideo Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Kravichenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakurai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Freestyle - Don't Stop The Rock. 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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26
166 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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155 lbs
12 - 2 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hideo Sakurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oleg Kravichenko!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kravichenko scores with a nice right hand.
Kravichenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kravichenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for Kravichenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sakurai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sakurai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kravichenko.
Sakurai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kravichenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakurai.
Kravichenko throws a counter combo.
Kravichenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakurai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kravichenko 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.
Kravichenko misses with a looping left.
Kravichenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sakurai's waist but Sakurai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kravichenko off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravichenko swings for the body but Sakurai moves out of range.
Good exchange - Sakurai coming out on top.
It looks like Oleg Kravichenko has been cut.
Kravichenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakurai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kravichenko.
Sakurai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kravichenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kravichenko tries for a takedown but Sakurai circles away easily
and Sakurai counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravichenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakurai moves away.
Sakurai throws out a loose jab but Kravichenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A cross from Kravichenko lands.
Kravichenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kravichenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakurai is just out of range.
Kravichenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sakurai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kravichenko lands a two punch combo.
Kravichenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakurai.
Kravichenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sakurai to counter with a crisp jab.
Sakurai slips a jab from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko throws a hook but Sakurai avoids it easily.
Sakurai throwing a counter right hand but Kravichenko manages to avoid it.
Kravichenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko lands a jab to Sakurai's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kravichenko throws a hook but Sakurai blocks it.
Kravichenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakurai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kravichenko.
Sakurai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kravichenko throws an off balance right hand
and Sakurai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kravichenko thinking.
Kravichenko throws an off balance right hand
and Sakurai counters with a nice uppercut.
Kravichenko misses with a looping left.
Sakurai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravichenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kravichenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakurai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko misses with a shot to the body
and Sakurai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Oleg Kravichenko's cut even more.
Kravichenko throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Sakurai counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Sakurai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sakurai.
Kravichenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakurai misses the target.
Kravichenko lands a jab to Sakurai's midsection.
Kravichenko misses with a looping right.
It looked like Sakurai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kravichenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravichenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kravichenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sakurai. Sakurai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kravichenko misses with a looping right.
Kravichenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sakurai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kravichenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakurai manages to avoid it.
Sakurai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kravichenko scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakurai ducks right into an uppercut from Kravichenko.
A swing and a miss from Sakurai.
The fighters circling - Sakurai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kravichenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kravichenko misses with a body shot
and Sakurai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Kravichenko misses
and Sakurai counters with a straight right hand.
The cut above Oleg Kravichenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kravichenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sakurai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kravichenko connects with a looping right hand.
Sakurai slips under a jab.
Kravichenko thuds a left hand into Sakurai's body.
Kravichenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakurai moves away.
Sakurai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sakurai blocks a jab.
Sakurai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kravichenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sakurai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Kravichenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Kravichenko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kravichenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Kravichenko. That snapped Sakurai's head back.
Sakurai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kravichenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sakurai's guard.
Kravichenko being controlled here momentarily.
Kravichenko advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Kravichenko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sakurai won't allow Kravichenko to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai tries to kick Kravichenko off but Kravichenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sakurai is defending against the submission attempts here by Kravichenko.
Sakurai tries to roll over but Kravichenko keeps him under control.
Kravichenko works his way into full mount!
Kravichenko tries to control but Sakurai wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kravichenko wants to finish this one by submission but Sakurai is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sakurai is looking to escape.
Kravichenko working for a guillotine from mount but Sakurai is in no mood to give up.
Kravichenko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kravichenko throwing strikes but Sakurai bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Sakurai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kravichenko is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kravichenko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kravichenko controls Sakurai momentarily but Sakurai frees himself.
Sakurai tries to free his leg and advance position but Kravichenko is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko being controlled here, momentarily.
Kravichenko has Sakurai pulled in close to control his posture.
Sakurai looking to pass the guard.
Sakurai postures up and lands a big shot to Kravichenko's brow.
Kravichenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sakurai is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakurai is looking to stand up but Kravichenko won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kravichenko misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Sakurai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kravichenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Kravichenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oleg Kravichenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kravichenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Sakurai counters with a stiff right hand.
Kravichenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakurai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakurai staying out of range there.
Sakurai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kravichenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kravichenko thuds his right hand into Sakurai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oleg Kravichenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravichenko connects with a body shot that sends Sakurai's belly button to the back.
Kravichenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kravichenko throws a lazy right hand but Sakurai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakurai is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravichenko throws a hook but Sakurai avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sakurai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kravichenko. Sakurai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kravichenko misses with a wild body shot.
Sakurai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kravichenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kravichenko misses with a right hand
and Sakurai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kravichenko thinking.
Sakurai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kravichenko.
Sakurai throwing a counter right hand but Kravichenko manages to avoid it.
Kravichenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Kravichenko misses.
Sakurai misses with a right hand
and Kravichenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Kravichenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sakurai looks to land a right hand but Kravichenko moved out of range.
Sakurai throws a big shot that misses.
Sakurai misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kravichenko to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Sakurai does it's job there.
Sakurai staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kravichenko throws out the jab.
Sakurai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kravichenko. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravichenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kravichenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Kravichenko.
Kravichenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hideo Sakurai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kravichenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Kravichenko misses with a hook. Sakurai ducked under it nicely.
Sakurai looks to land a right hand but Kravichenko moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Kravichenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kravichenko misses with an uppercut. Sakurai saw that one coming.
Sakurai throws a body punch but Kravichenko moves out of range.
Kravichenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kravichenko misses the body punch
and Sakurai counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko lands with a nice body punch.
Kravichenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakurai.
Kravichenko 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.
Kravichenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakurai.
Oleg Kravichenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kravichenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Sakurai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kravichenko throws a right hand that misses
and Sakurai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oleg Kravichenko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kravichenko throws a hook to the side of Sakurai's head but Sakurai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakurai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kravichenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kravichenko connects with a looping right hand.
Sakurai takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kravichenko throws a looping overhand right but Sakurai ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko misses with a body shot.
Kravichenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakurai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kravichenko misses with a straight left.
A jab from Sakurai misses.
Kravichenko lands a nice hook to Sakurai's body. Sakurai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oleg Kravichenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sakurai defending well as Kravichenko loads up on a big left hand.
Hideo Sakurai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kravichenko swings for the body but Sakurai moves out of range.
Kravichenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kravichenko missing with a left hand there. Sakurai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakurai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Kravichenko misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Kravichenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kravichenko 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Kravichenko!
Oleg Kravichenko 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 Gareth Fawkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Day has chosen Last minute - Great day to choke you out as his entrance music. 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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24
158 lbs
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23
160 lbs
9 - 5 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Good kicks
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gareth Fawkes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Day!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fawkes lands a right hook to the body.
Fawkes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fawkes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Gary Day has been cut.
Day looks for the body kick but Fawkes saw that one coming.
Gary Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fawkes throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Fawkes delivers a nice body kick.
Fawkes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Day. That did some damage!
Fawkes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Fawkes staying out of range there.
Fawkes throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Fawkes lands a nice hook to Day's body. Day takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day throws a chopping leg kick but Fawkes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fawkes lands with an overhand left.
Fawkes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Day.
Fawkes throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Fawkes is looking to wear down Day with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fawkes throws a low kick, looking for Day's leg but Day calmly moves out of range.
Day swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fawkes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fawkes swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Fawkes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day misses with a right hand
and Fawkes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fawkes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Day counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fawkes won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day wants to control for a moment but Fawkes uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Fawkes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day wants to pass the guard but Fawkes is keeping the position.
Fawkes is pulling down on Day's head to control his posture.
Day trying to control but Fawkes is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fawkes controls Day momentarily but Day frees himself.
Fawkes is pulling down on Day's head. It's preventing any offense from Day, at least for the moment.
Day passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fawkes struggling a bit here.
Day misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Day lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fawkes tries to bench press Day off him but Day keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fawkes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fawkes is not content to let Day control the position.
Day wants to pass to mount but Fawkes is defending the position.
Day missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Day is thwarting Fawkes's attempts to control the position.
Day is looking for a kimura but Fawkes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Day to get the leverage.
Fawkes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Fawkes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Day's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Day gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fawkes counters with a stiff right hand.
Fawkes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fawkes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Day can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Day misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fawkes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Fawkes.
Fawkes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Fawkes misses the target.
It looks like Fawkes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fawkes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fawkes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a wild body kick that Fawkes sees coming a mile off.
Fawkes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Day connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Gareth Fawkes has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day slips under a jab.
Fawkes cracks Day with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fawkes punishes Day's body with a nice straight punch.
Day with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fawkes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Day thinking.
Fawkes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Fawkes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Day! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fawkes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fawkes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Day misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fawkes misses with a kick to the body.
Day drops his hands momentarily and Fawkes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Fawkes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fawkes throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Day misses with a right hand
enabling Fawkes to counter with a crisp jab.
Fawkes misses the shot to the body.
Day tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fawkes throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Day releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fawkes lands with a right hand.
Fawkes misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fawkes.
Day is trying to counter with his kicks.
Day misses with a low kick.
Day throws a chopping leg kick but Fawkes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fawkes throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.
Fawkes throws a right hand that misses
and Day counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fawkes blocks a head kick by Day.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Fawkes scores with a body shot.
Fawkes misses with a leg kick
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Day jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gareth Fawkes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Day misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fawkes throws a chopping leg kick but Day manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Day swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fawkes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Day feints the counter takedown.
Fawkes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Day's head.
Day misses with a hook
and Fawkes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day feints and then cracks Fawkes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fawkes down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fawkes. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fawkes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Day stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Day lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day throws out a counter right but Fawkes avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Fawkes dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fawkes ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Day misses with a body punch
and Fawkes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fawkes misses with a leg kick.
Fawkes sends Day crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fawkes is motioning to the referee to let Day up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Day is rocked!
Day walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Fawkes swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gareth Fawkes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Schatten. Ward has chosen Spazz - Crush Kill Destroy as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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23
197 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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22
193 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Ward!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ward takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
White connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ward. Ward circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ward throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. White was covering up waiting for the punch and Ward finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ward scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ward is in close to White's body, working some short punches and elbows.
White seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ward working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White pulls Ward in close to prevent any damage.
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.
Ward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ward postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
White has momentary wrist control but Ward slips an elbow through the middle.
Ward postures up and lands a big shot to White's brow.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
Ward throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
White wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ward fails with the takedown
letting White counter with a right hand.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
Nice body kick there by White.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and White counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and White makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ward has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ward shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the cage. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
White lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
White scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White connects with a right hand. Ward shakes it off.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ward's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ward scores with a takedown into White's guard.
White controlling the position.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ward in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas White dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
White works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ward has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by White.
White lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from White.
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
White scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ward shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
White appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ward takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
White throws a leg kick which misses Ward's front leg but catches the back leg as Ward tries to avoid it.
White lands a body shot.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ward shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ward takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ward takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by White there.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and White counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas White is winning the standup battle so far.
Ward is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
White is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
White works Ward's body with a nice hook.
White swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ward.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ward's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
White feinted there with a counter leg kick.
White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ward.
Ward with a poor takedown
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ward under the eye.
Thomas White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas White dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and White counters with a right hand to the body.
Ward looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
White punishes Ward's body with a nice straight punch.
It looks like White has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by White.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Ward tries to move into range but White moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ward tries to move into range but White moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ward gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body kick from White.
White with a hook.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and White counters with a straight right hand.
White digs a good body shot into Ward's ribs.
White lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
White lands with a hook. Ward tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ward takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ward shoots and misses
and White counters with a nice kick to the body.
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!
White fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ward.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and White counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Ward persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
White dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ward. That did some damage!
Ward takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White with a jab.
White lunges at Ward with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ward's hand.
Ward takes one to the chin there.
Ward walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ward has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ward fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ward has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from White.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
White scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for White, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas White!
A relieved looking Thomas White 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trenton Funkhouser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Artur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trenton Funkhouser has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
222 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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31
209 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trenton Funkhouser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Artur!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funkhouser staying out of range there.
Funkhouser lands with an uppercut that bounces Artur off the cage and back into range.
Funkhouser lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Funkhouser bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Artur's head.
Funkhouser misses with a lunging right hand
and Artur counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Artur misses its intended target.
Funkhouser throws a body punch but Artur moves out of range.
Artur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Funkhouser on the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Funkhouser has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Funkhouser shoots for a takedown but Artur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Funkhouser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Artur gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Artur has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Funkhouser off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Donk. Funkhouser catches Artur right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artur defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser tries to bum rush Artur with a series of wild strikes but Artur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Artur looks to score with a jab to the body but Funkhouser is just out of range.
Artur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Artur stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Funkhouser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Artur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Funkhouser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Funkhouser misses the shot to the body.
Artur throws out a counter right but Funkhouser avoids it with no problem.
Funkhouser takes a swing at Artur's ribcage but misses.
Funkhouser misses with a body shot
and Artur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Funkhouser throws a series of punches but Artur avoids them all with ease.
Funkhouser throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Artur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Artur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Artur.
Funkhouser breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funkhouser is looking to wear down Artur with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkhouser jabs Artur right on the nose. Artur blinks but takes it well.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funkhouser connects with a looping right hand.
Funkhouser scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Funkhouser closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Funkhouser lands in his opponent's guard.
Artur is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Funkhouser presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Funkhouser tries to break free but Artur pushes him back against the cage.
Funkhouser is trying to break free.
Artur can't find room to land a body shot as Funkhouser controls the action.
Funkhouser is looking to break free of the clinch but Artur has double underhooks.
Funkhouser wants a takedown but no success here.
Funkhouser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Funkhouser ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Funkhouser connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser darts in looking for a takedown but Artur gets double underhooks and turns Funkhouser into the cage.
Funkhouser shoots for a double leg takedown but Artur sprawls well. He's pushed Funkhouser's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Artur tests Funkhouser's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Funkhouser lands with a shot to the body.
Artur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Funkhouser in his tracks.
Funkhouser misses with a takedown
and Funkhouser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Funkhouser's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Funkhouser duly obliges.
Artur looks to land a right hand but Funkhouser moved out of range.
Funkhouser shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Artur counters with a three punch combo that has Funkhouser backing up. Funkhouser nods at Artur to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funkhouser shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Artur but Artur pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser misses with a lunging right hand
and Artur counters with a left and a right that stings Funkhouser.
Funkhouser misses with a two punch combination.
Artur flicks out a counter leg kick but Funkhouser steps away.
Funkhouser darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser stuns Artur with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Funkhouser scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Funkhouser ducks under a wild hook from Artur.
Funkhouser lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Artur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Artur drives through and clinches with Funkhouser against the cage.
Artur misses with a punch to the body.
Funkhouser blocking some punches.
Artur tries to work over Funkhouser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sven Artur will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Funkhouser scores with a jab. Artur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Funkhouser. Those never looked like landing.
Artur appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Funkhouser throws a right hand that Artur ducks under and follows up with a left that Artur also avoids with ease.
Funkhouser shoots in but Artur avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Artur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Funkhouser scores with a punch to the head.
Funkhouser looks to throw the jab but Artur is out of range.
Funkhouser looks to throw the jab but Artur is out of range.
Artur throws out a counter right but Funkhouser avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artur misses with a hook.
Artur walks into a left hand.
Funkhouser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artur moves away.
Artur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Artur misses with a looping left.
It looked like Funkhouser wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Funkhouser or perhaps it was just good defense by Artur, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkhouser tries for a takedown but Artur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Artur releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Funkhouser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkhouser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artur.
It looked like Funkhouser was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Artur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Funkhouser slips under a jab.
Funkhouser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funkhouser dives in and grabs Artur's left leg, looking for a takedown. Artur pushes down on Funkhouser's head and hops out.
Funkhouser thows a left - swing and a miss!
Artur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Funkhouser throws a hook but Artur avoids it easily.
Artur moves into the clinch successfully.
Funkhouser letting Artur take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Artur.
Funkhouser drops down looking for an ankle pick but Artur pulls his leg out and moves away.
Funkhouser cracks Artur with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Funkhouser tries to score a power double leg takedown but Artur sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funkhouser somewhat.
Funkhouser throws a series of punches but Artur avoids them all with ease.
Artur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Funkhouser.
Artur dodges the punch combination from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Artur counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkhouser looks to land a combination but Artur avoids it well.
Artur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Funkhouser throws a series of punches but Artur moves out of range.
Artur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Funkhouser misses with a two punch combination.
Artur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser just misses with a punch to the body.
Funkhouser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Artur moves out of range of the strikes.
Funkhouser closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Artur to the mat! Artur manages to get full guard.
Artur has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Funkhouser has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Funkhouser is trying to break the clinch but Artur has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Funkhouser.
Artur stalls.
Artur breaks the clinch.
A combination from Funkhouser does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkhouser checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Funkhouser misses with a body shot
and Artur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Funkhouser thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Artur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Funkhouser's calf.
Nice defenses there by Funkhouser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Artur counter with a right hand.
Funkhouser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trenton Funkhouser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funkhouser throws a right hand that misses
and Artur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Funkhouser slips a jab and a cross from Artur.
Funkhouser misses with a straight right.
Trenton Funkhouser is winning the standup battle so far.
Funkhouser fails with a takedown attempt.
Funkhouser misses with an uppercut. Artur saw that one coming.
Funkhouser scores with the left hand. Artur knows he should have avoided that one.
Funkhouser throws a body punch but Artur moves out of range.
Artur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Artur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funkhouser.
Funkhouser just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sven Artur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Artur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Funkhouser goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Funkhouser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Artur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funkhouser moves away.
Artur connects with the punch.
Funkhouser misses with a shot to the body
and Artur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Funkhouser connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Funkhouser lands with a right hand.
Artur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funkhouser.
Funkhouser blocks a jab.
Funkhouser walks into a stiff left hand from Artur.
Funkhouser falls off balance throwing a combination
and Artur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Artur.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Artur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sven Artur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funkhouser takes a swing at Artur's ribcage but misses.
Artur misses with a straight left.
Funkhouser misses with a series of wild punches.
Funkhouser on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Artur. Artur obviously looking to wear him down.
Funkhouser looks to land a left hand but Artur moved out of range nicely.
Artur slips a jab and a cross from Funkhouser.
Artur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funkhouser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Artur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Funkhouser swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Artur.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser throws a poor cross that misses
and Artur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Funkhouser swings widly with a right hand
and Artur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Funkhouser slips under a jab from Artur.
Artur just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artur leaves Funkhouser with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Funkhouser uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Artur has time to react.
Artur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Funkhouser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artur.
Trenton Funkhouser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artur throws the left hand but Funkhouser avoids the punch easily.
Artur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funkhouser.
Artur misses with an uppercut.
Funkhouser was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Funkhouser throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Funkhouser misses.
Artur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Artur.
Funkhouser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Artur moves out of range of the strikes.
Artur wants to clinch up but Funkhouser keeps it at a distance.
Funkhouser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artur.
Artur tries to move into range but Funkhouser moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Funkhouser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funkhouser swings for the body but Artur moves out of range.
Artur slaps away a takedown attempt from Funkhouser, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Artur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Artur throws a hook but Funkhouser avoids it easily.
Artur misses with a straight left.
Funkhouser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Artur misses its intended target.
Artur misses with an uppercut. Funkhouser saw that one coming.
Funkhouser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funkhouser misses with a double jab
and Artur counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Artur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Funkhouser throws a nice looking combination but Artur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Funkhouser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Artur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Funkhouser misses with a wild body shot.
Funkhouser throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Artur counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Artur.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funkhouser. Artur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sven Artur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Funkhouser misses with an uppercut
and Artur counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Artur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Artur winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Artur!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sven Artur thanked Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Pera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahzek Ahiriman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahiriman has chosen The Exiled as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ahzek Ahiriman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pera blocks a jab.
Ahiriman misses with a looping right.
Pera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahiriman throws a sloppy head kick and Pera moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pera misses the target.
Ahiriman blocks a low kick nicely.
Ahiriman connects with a nice looking jab.
Ahiriman misses with a looping right.
Pera throws a chopping leg kick but Ahiriman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pera moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahiriman blocks a leg kick.
Ahiriman looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ahiriman throws a head kick that misses
and Pera counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Ahiriman as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Ahiriman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahiriman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pera.
Ahiriman throws a poor cross that misses
and Pera counters with a nice body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pera, right into the meat.
Ahiriman avoids the body shot from Pera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera moves out of range as Ahiriman strikes.
As Ahiriman backs away, Pera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahiriman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahiriman.
Pera lands with a right hand.
Ahiriman throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahiriman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pera tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahiriman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ahiriman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pera takes a swing at Ahiriman's ribcage but misses.
Ahiriman throws a hook to the side of Pera's head but Pera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahiriman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ahiriman misses with a head kick.
Pera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ahiriman on the side of the head.
Ahiriman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahzek Ahiriman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahiriman scores with a head kick.
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Pera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahiriman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ahiriman checks a low kick from Pera.
Ahiriman loads up on a big right hand but Pera slips the punch.
Pera lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahiriman's head.
Ahiriman misses the jab.
Pera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pera shoots in but no luck this time.
Ahiriman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahiriman moves out of range as Pera strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahiriman! But no joy.
Pera blocks a head kick by Ahiriman.
Ahiriman throws a looping overhand right but Pera ducks down to avoid it.
Ahiriman lands a lovely overhand right.
Pera has closed the distance and engaged Ahiriman in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pera controlling the action here for a moment.
Ahiriman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahiriman lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Pera.
Pera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ahiriman blocking some punches.
Pera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ahiriman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahiriman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pera misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Ahiriman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pera thumps Ahiriman with a low kick.
Ahiriman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pera throws a hook but Ahiriman avoids it easily.
Ahiriman misses with a hook. Pera ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahiriman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pera throwing a counter right hand but Ahiriman manages to avoid it.
Pera lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Ahiriman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pera rushes Ahiriman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahiriman breaks the clinch.
Pera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahiriman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pera 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.
Pera wants to clinch up but Ahiriman keeps it at a distance.
Pera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahiriman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pera blocks a head kick by Ahiriman.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pera.
A low kick from Pera is predictable there
and Ahiriman counters with a straight right hand.
Pera looks for the body kick but Ahiriman saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahiriman was well out of range. Poor timing from Pera.
Pera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ahiriman is out of range and Pera settles back down.
Ahiriman throws out a counter right but Pera avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ahzek Ahiriman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
That's time! Pera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ahiriman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahiriman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pera throws a leg kick which misses Ahiriman's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahiriman tries to avoid it.
Ahiriman throws a looping overhand right but Pera ducks down to avoid it.
Ahiriman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pera blocks a head kick by Ahiriman.
Pera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahiriman to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahzek Ahiriman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahiriman checks the leg kick.
Ahiriman misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Ahiriman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera throws a leg kick but Ahiriman moved away.
Pera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pera misses the shot to the body.
Ahzek Ahiriman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahiriman.
Pera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahiriman at a distance.
Ahiriman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pera counters with a thumping low kick.
Ahiriman throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Ahiriman blocks the low kick.
Pera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahiriman! But no joy.
Pera defending well as Ahiriman loads up on a big left hand.
Ahiriman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ahiriman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pera appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ahiriman misses with a hook.
Pera scores with a jab. Ahiriman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ahiriman throws a hook to the side of Pera's head but Pera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahiriman ducks right into an uppercut from Pera.
Ahiriman misses with a straight left.
Pera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahiriman wants to sweep here but Pera controlling him for the moment.
Pera wants to control from the top but Ahiriman keeps moving.
Pera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pera is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahiriman has wrist control.
Pera wants to control from the top but Ahiriman keeps moving.
Ahiriman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ahiriman keeping moving, preventing Pera from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahiriman throws a sloppy head kick and Pera moves out of range easily.
Pera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ahiriman on the side of the head.
Ahiriman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Ahiriman.
Pera throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahiriman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pekka Pera's cut is getting worse.
Ahiriman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ahiriman checks a low kick from Pera.
Ahiriman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pera looking to score a takedown here. Ahiriman is defending well but Pera drives through and ends up in Ahiriman's guard.
Pera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ahiriman keeping full guard, as Pera tries to pass.
Pera is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahiriman has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahiriman wants to stand up but Pera is controlling him.
Pera looking to sit in guard and control but Ahiriman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ahiriman wants to stand and escape but instead Pera has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahiriman is keeping the position for now.
Ahiriman managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pekka Pera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ahiriman scores with a punch to the head.
Pera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pera misses with a low kick.
Pera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pera. Ahiriman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ahiriman did well to prevent Pera getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahiriman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahiriman is refusing to be controlled, as Pera sits in half guard.
Ahiriman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ahiriman is looking to control Pera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahiriman avoid being mounted?
Pekka Pera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pera not doing much here.
Pera trying to control from Ahiriman's half guard. Ahiriman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ahiriman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahiriman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pera trying to control but Ahiriman is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahiriman moves away.
Pera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahiriman.
Ahiriman throws a looping overhand right but Pera ducks down to avoid it.
Ahiriman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahiriman misses with a head kick.
Pera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahiriman momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Ahiriman as he connects with a hook.
Ahiriman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahiriman throws a hook but Pera blocks it.
Pera blocks a jab.
Ahiriman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahiriman lands a high kick!
Pera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahiriman misses with an uppercut.
Ahiriman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pera.
Pera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ahiriman moves away from the strike by Pera.
Ahiriman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahiriman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pera.
Ahiriman drops his hands momentarily and Pera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahiriman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pera scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pera prevents Ahiriman from improving his position.
Pera trying to control from half guard but Ahiriman is working away.
Pera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ahiriman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ahiriman wants to control but Pera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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 Pekka Pera.
I think Pera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pekka Pera!
A relieved looking Pekka Pera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ahzek Ahiriman spoke after the fight, saying 'You Win or You Learn. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Joukahainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suyoung Suh (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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorma Joukahainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Suyoung Suh!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suh throws an overhand right that lands on Joukahainen's shoulder, as Joukahainen tries to avoid the shot.
We've been informed that Suh 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.
A slow jab from Joukahainen misses its intended target.
Suh misses with a body shot.
Suh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joukahainen with a hook.
Suh loads up on a big right hand but Joukahainen slips the punch.
Joukahainen feinted with a counter takedown.
Suh slips a straight right by Joukahainen.
Suh scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Jorma Joukahainen has been cut.
Joukahainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick from Suh lands but Joukahainen takes it in his stride.
Joukahainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suh is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Joukahainen misses the target.
Joukahainen throws a hook but Suh avoids it easily.
Suh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Joukahainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Joukahainen misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suh fails to land with a series of punches.
Suh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen is looking to counter punch.
Joukahainen with a poor takedown
and Suh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Suh.
Joukahainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joukahainen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Suh blocks a body shot from Joukahainen.
Suh scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Joukahainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Suh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suh misses with a knee to the head.
Suh misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suh misses with some punches.
Joukahainen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Suh fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joukahainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Suh has him pressed against the cage.
Suh lands with a light punch inside.
Suh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joukahainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Suh smiles and moves away.
Suh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joukahainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Joukahainen slips under a jab from Suh.
Suh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joukahainen manages to avoid it.
Joukahainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joukahainen blocks a jab.
Suh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joukahainen scores with a one two! Suh had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Suh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joukahainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Suh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joukahainen lands a slapping body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Suh.
Suh misses with a hook.
Joukahainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Suh misses the shot to the body.
Suh lands a glancing blow to the side of Joukahainen's head.
Suh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Joukahainen counter with a right hand.
Joukahainen lands a right hook to the body.
Suh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joukahainen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joukahainen controlling the pace.
Joukahainen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Suh!
Joukahainen punching from mount but Suh doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suh blocking the ground and pound.
Joukahainen looking to finish with strikes here!
Suh is squirming around, avoiding Joukahainen's attempts to control the action.
Joukahainen thowing shots but they're missing.
Joukahainen throws a wild left hand from mount and Suh manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Suyoung Suh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorma Joukahainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Suh slips under a jab.
Joukahainen scores with a three punch combo!
Suh lands a nice shot to the body.
Suh swings for the body but Joukahainen moves out of range.
Suh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joukahainen moves away.
Jab from Suh.
Joukahainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suh misses with an uppercut
and Joukahainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suh throws a leg kick but Joukahainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suh throws a nice looking combination but Joukahainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Joukahainen misses the target.
Suh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suh throws a body punch but Joukahainen moves out of range.
Suh tries to score with a low kick but Joukahainen moves his leg out of the way.
Suh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joukahainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suh throws a lazy right hand but Joukahainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suh throws a sloppy head kick and Joukahainen moves out of range easily.
Joukahainen throws a hook but Suh avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joukahainen swings for the body but Suh moves out of range.
Suh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Joukahainen.
Nice defenses there by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen throwing a counter right hand but Suh manages to avoid it.
Suyoung Suh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joukahainen shoots for a takedown but Suh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Suh lands a jab-cross combination.
Joukahainen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Suh sprawls well initially but Joukahainen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Joukahainen.
Suh is staying active underneath Joukahainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joukahainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joukahainen is pressing down on Suh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suh is holding on for now.
Joukahainen lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joukahainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joukahainen trying to control from half guard but Suh is working away.
Joukahainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Joukahainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joukahainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jorma Joukahainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suh is defending against the submission attempts here by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joukahainen stalling.
Joukahainen is looking to take a break and control but Suh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joukahainen is really struggling to control Suh but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Suh won't allow Joukahainen to pass to mount.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suh throws a big shot that misses.
Suh throws a hook but Joukahainen avoids it easily.
Joukahainen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Joukahainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Joukahainen avoids the body shot from Suh.
A quick step to the side and Joukahainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Joukahainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joukahainen scores with a jab to the body.
Joukahainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suh.
Suyoung Suh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joukahainen lands a jab to the head.
Suh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Suh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Joukahainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Suh misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Joukahainen misses the target.
Joukahainen dives in for a single leg takedown but Suh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Suh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joukahainen.
An attempted straight right counter from Joukahainen misses the target.
Suyoung Suh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joukahainen misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jorma Joukahainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorma Joukahainen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Joukahainen throws a shot from downtown. Suh moves away and avoids it.
Joukahainen ducks under a wild hook from Suh.
Suh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukahainen throws the left hand but Suh avoids the punch easily.
Suh misses with a shot to the body
and Joukahainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Suh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joukahainen checks it well.
Suh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Suh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suh throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Joukahainen misses.
Suh wants to counter with a clinch but Joukahainen pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joukahainen moves away.
Joukahainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suh throws out the jab.
Joukahainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joukahainen lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Suh misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joukahainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suh's waist but Suh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Joukahainen off to one side.
Suh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joukahainen has a takedown stuffed.
Joukahainen sets himself, and Suh steps forward looking for the clinch! Joukahainen avoids it this time.
Suh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joukahainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suh.
Joukahainen looks to land a right hand but Suh moved out of range.
Joukahainen misses the shot to the body.
Suh throws a jab when Joukahainen was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Joukahainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suh throws a jab but it's blocked by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen is looking for a counter combo.
Suh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joukahainen has time to react.
Joukahainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joukahainen has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorma Joukahainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suh just misses with a punch to the body.
Suh misses with a head kick.
Joukahainen connects with a right hand. Suh shakes it off.
Suh throws a lazy uppercut
and Joukahainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joukahainen punishes Suh's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Suh lands a jab to Joukahainen's midsection.
Joukahainen lands a slapping body shot.
Suh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joukahainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suh misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Suh.
Joukahainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Suh can't find room to land a body shot as Joukahainen controls the action.
Joukahainen breaks the clinch.
Joukahainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suh misses with an uppercut
and Joukahainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joukahainen shoots in but Suh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joukahainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukahainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suh throws a leg kick but Joukahainen checks it.
Joukahainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joukahainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joukahainen throws an overhand right that lands on Suh's shoulder, as Suh tries to avoid the shot.
Joukahainen misses with a hook. Suh ducked under it nicely.
Suh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen sets himself, and Suh steps forward looking for the clinch! Joukahainen avoids it this time.
Suh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joukahainen throws out the jab.
Joukahainen swings for the body but Suh moves out of range.
Joukahainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joukahainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Suh misses the target.
Joukahainen is looking to counter punch.
Suh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joukahainen throws a body punch but Suh moves out of range.
Suh misses with a head kick.
Suh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joukahainen.
Suh punishes Joukahainen's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joukahainen misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Joukahainen blocks the leg kick.
Suh connects with a leg kick. Joukahainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Suh scoring well with a low kick there.
Suh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Joukahainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joukahainen slips a straight right by Suh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joukahainen.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Suyoung Suh.
I think Suh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suyoung Suh!
Suyoung Suh bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pave Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lecter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Hannibal Lecter Sonr. Pave Hunt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pave Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannibal Lecter!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt avoids the body shot from Lecter.
A swing and a miss from Lecter.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Lecter.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lecter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lecter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Lecter moved away.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Lecter.
Hunt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hunt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Hunt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lecter lands a jab to the nose.
Hunt lands a front kick.
Hunt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lecter looks winded!
That kick from Hunt tenderised Lecter's leg. Lecter is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a push kick but Lecter slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Lecter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hunt lands with a nice body kick.
Lecter misses with a looping left.
Hunt 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.
Hunt connects with a body shot.
Hunt lands with an overhand left.
Hunt scores with a jab to the head.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunt moves into the clinch.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lecter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
I was talking to Hunt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lecter tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Hunt to work.
Lecter blocks an uppercut.
Lecter lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Lecter has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hunt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lecter can turn it around.
Lecter blocks an uppercut.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lecter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lecter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt works on Lecter's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Hunt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lecter is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lecter working aggressively here.
Lecter misses with a body punch.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Lecter breaks the clinch.
Lecter with a hook.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lecter.
Lecter throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Lecter throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lecter.
Lecter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hunt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt scores with a jab.
Lecter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hunt.
Lecter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Lecter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt scores with a hook.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lecter.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Hannibal Lecter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lecter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Lecter.
Both fighters circling a little - Hunt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lecter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Lecter misses its intended target.
Hunt pushes Lecter up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pave Hunt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lecter.
It appears Hunt was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lecter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Lecter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lecter cracks Hunt with a good jab.
Lecter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lecter.
Hunt cracks Lecter with an open hand slap.
Nice body kick from Hunt.
Lecter throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lecter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lecter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hunt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Hunt.
Lecter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hunt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lecter is breathing heavily.
Hunt thows a body kick. Lecter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hunt closes the distance and pushes Lecter back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Hunt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt stalls.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lecter backwards.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt has Lecter pressed against the cage, preventing Lecter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hunt leaning against his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good body shot from Hunt.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt slowing the pace effectively.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lecter trying to control the position but instead, Hunt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lecter into the cage.
Hunt stalling the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunt as Lecter tries to tie him up.
Lecter is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Lecter throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Lecter.
Lecter misses with some punches.
Hunt lands a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hunt has Lecter pushed against the cage.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hunt.
Lecter misses with the head strike.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lecter backwards.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt avoiding damage.
A short right from Hunt.
Lecter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hunt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lecter lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt 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.
Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.
Hunt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lecter up against the cage.
Lecter blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Lecter is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lecter.
Hunt lands a body punch.
Hunt managing to block the knees to the body from Lecter.
Hunt blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lecter fails to land.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lecter is trying to break free.
Lecter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lecter is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.
Lecter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lecter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt has Lecter pressed against the cage, preventing Lecter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pave Hunt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lecter gets tackled into the cage by Hunt. Hunt maintains the clinch.
Lecter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lecter can do to turn this around?
Lecter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lecter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hunt keeps control of Lecter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lecter is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks.
Lecter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Lecter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Lecter fails to land.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Lecter.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Lecter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Lecter takes a shot to the head.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt.
Lecter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pave Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Lecter misses with a body punch.
Lecter misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lecter.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lecter backwards.
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lecter up against the cage.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lecter's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Lecter pushes off an throws an elbow but Hunt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lecter tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lecter up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hunt seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Lecter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Lecter's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lecter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lecter.
Lecter is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lecter backwards.
Nice body punch from Hunt - that landed with a thud.
Hunt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lecter letting Hunt take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lecter being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lecter - that landed with a thud.
Lecter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Lecter misses.
Lecter looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lecter manages to circle out of the way.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hunt.
Hunt slips a straight right by Lecter.
Lecter throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Pave Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt slips under a jab from Lecter.
Lecter misses with a straight left.
Hunt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lecter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lecter misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Lecter throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter moves out of range of the body kick.
Lecter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lecter avoids a kick to the body.
Lecter is looking for the big counter here.
Lecter moves out of range as Hunt throws a body kick.
Lecter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lecter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hunt.
Hunt throws a front kick that sends Lecter stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lecter moves out of range of the body kick from Hunt.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
Lecter connects with a single shot there.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lecter connects with the punch.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pave Hunt clearly takes that round.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hunt slips a jab and a cross from Lecter.
A right-left combo lands from Hunt.
Lecter looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lecter avoids a kick to the body.
Lecter cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lecter missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lecter throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Lecter saw that one coming.
Lecter misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lecter misses with the combination.
Lecter looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Lecter with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lecter, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lecter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lecter throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lecter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The fighters circling - Lecter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt feints and then cracks Lecter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lecter down.
That kick from Hunt tenderised Lecter's leg. Lecter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lecter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hunt. That one must have hurt.
Nice body punch from Lecter.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lecter.
Lecter swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Lecter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lecter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Lecter.
Hunt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lecter.
Lecter avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hunt.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lecter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Pave Hunt has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hunt.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Lecter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lecter avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Lecter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lecter.
Lecter throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Lecter misses with a straight left.
Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lecter.
Hunt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lecter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Lecter checks a leg kick.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Lecter saw that one coming.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
Lecter loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lecter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lecter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunt on the side of the head.
Hunt is rocked!
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lecter.
Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lecter moves away.
A little jabbing left from Lecter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lecter circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Hunt tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Lecter wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hannibal Lecter!
A very excited looking Hannibal Lecter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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