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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Ace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessio Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Oh Fortuna - Carl Orff. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alessio Maximus was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Ace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alessio Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ace blocks a head kick by Maximus.
A combination from Maximus does no damage.
Maximus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maximus.
Ace checks a leg kick.
Maximus looks to land a combination but Ace avoids it well.
Ace throws a head kick that misses.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses
and Ace counters with a takedown into side control.
Ace decides to stand back up.
Maximus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ace holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ace keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maximus's efforts to push away.
Ace has hold of one of Maximus's legs. Maximus is fighting the takedown attempt but Ace gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Maximus wants to improve his position but instead Ace has moved into half guard.
Ace decides to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Maximus misses
and Ace counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maximus's knee momentarily.
Alessio Maximus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Ace misses.
Maximus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ace is able to avoid easily.
Maximus misses with a combination
and Ace counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Maximus's guard now.
Maximus controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maximus is on top in guard.
Ace keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus stands and steps away. Ace gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ace shoots for a takedown but Maximus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ace throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ace sizes up Maximus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus throws a combination that misses
and Ace counters with an inside leg kick.
Maximus throws out a leg kick but Ace moves out of range and Maximus only half commits.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ace.
Maximus thows a leg kick but Ace checks it
and Ace counters with a takedown into side control.
Ace is breathing heavily.
Maximus wants to get back to his feet.
Maximus can't do much from the bottom here.
Ace has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Maximus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ace counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maximus won't be happy with that.
Maximus is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ace off and has taken his back!
Will Maximus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Maximus is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ace trying to get back to his feet but Maximus is in full control for now.
Ace preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Maximus.
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.
Maximus trying to control.
Ace is taking damage to the body and head.
Ace controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
A lull in the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ace trying to get back to his feet but Maximus is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Ace dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Maximus throws a sloppy head kick
and Ace counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ace wants to get back to striking at distance but Maximus won't allow it.
Maximus is trying to break free.
Maximus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ace walks away with a smile on his face. Maximus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ace dodges the punch combination from Maximus.
Maximus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Mikael Ace has been cut.
Ace tries to close the distance and clinch but Maximus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maximus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ace tries to close the distance and clinch but Maximus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maximus throws a combination that misses
and Ace makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maximus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maximus keeps the fight on the outside.
Maximus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maximus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ace counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maximus is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maximus stands up and waves to Ace to follow him.
Maximus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ace counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maximus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maximus just misses with a punch to the body.
Ace blocks the body kick.
Maximus stalks Ace and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ace's face. Ace staggers backwards, shaken.
Maximus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maximus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ace.
Maximus throws a sloppy head kick and Ace moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Maximus misses.
Maximus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maximus throws a leg kick
and Ace counters with a big head kick but Maximus shrugs it off.
Ace blocks a head kick by Maximus.
Ace clinches up against the cage.
Ace is looking to break free of the clinch but Maximus has double underhooks.
Maximus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ace walks away with a smile on his face. Maximus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maximus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ace is just out of range.
Ace connects with a high kick.
Maximus scores with a hook.
Maximus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Maximus does no damage.
Maximus tests Ace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mikael Ace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximus misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maximus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ace counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ace.
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ace stands and steps away. Maximus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick misses from Maximus.
Maximus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus misses with a body shot
and Ace counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Maximus's guard now.
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!
Maximus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maximus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maximus wants to stand but Ace is controlling the position.
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Ace dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Ace's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice shot lands for Maximus.
Maximus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maximus tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximus misses with a kick to the body
so Ace counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maximus working a defensive guard here.
Maximus is working an open guard so Ace takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ace tries to close the distance and clinch but Maximus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maximus throws a shot from downtown. Ace moves away and avoids it.
A head kick from Maximus lands but Ace takes it in his stride.
Maximus misses with a double jab
and Maximus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maximus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maximus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ace lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maximus's sensitive parts.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses
and Ace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alessio Maximus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maximus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maximus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ace decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maximus's guard.
Ace would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Maximus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mikael Ace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maximus is on top in guard.
Maximus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Ace keeps moving.
Maximus sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus advances position into side control!
Maximus trying to control the action but Ace is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Maximus stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ace pushes Maximus away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Maximus gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Maximus has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A punch combination from Maximus misses.
Maximus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maximus tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Maximus.
Maximus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ace.
Maximus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ace's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ace shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maximus is trying to defend but Ace finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maximus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ace won't allow Maximus to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus wants to hit a switch here but Ace passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maximus there!
Alessio Maximus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikael Ace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maximus throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
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 Mikael Ace.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ace, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Ace!
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hype
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