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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Hasun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Di Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abdul Hasun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leroy Di Santos!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasun closes the distance and clinches up with Di Santos, looking for a takedown. Hasun pushes Di Santos against the cage but Di Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hasun shoots for a takedown but Di Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Di Santos stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Hasun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Di Santos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hasun shoots in for a takedown but Di Santos shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hasun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasun misses with a takedown attempt - Di Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Santos throws a leg kick that misses.
Hasun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hasun looks for a takedown but Di Santos sprawls well.
Hasun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Di Santos swivels and escapes.
Hasun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Di Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hasun somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hasun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Di Santos is fending him off so far but Hasun persists. Nope, Di Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
Di Santos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Di Santos, right into the meat.
Hasun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Di Santos tries to avoid it but Hasun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Di Santos to the ground. Di Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Di Santos.
Abdul Hasun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasun is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasun shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Di Santos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Di Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Di Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Di Santos tries to control but Hasun wriggling away.
Hasun really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Santos controlling from mount.
Di Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hasun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Di Santos avoids the attempt from Hasun to control.
Di Santos controlling his opponent.
Hasun really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Di Santos avoids the attempt from Hasun to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Di Santos 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.
Hasun checks the leg kick.
Hasun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Di Santos.
Hasun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A clash of legs there as Hasun blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Santos stuffs the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Di Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Di Santos is fending him off so far but Hasun persists. Nope, Di Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Hasun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasun takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Di Santos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hasun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Di Santos misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hasun closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Di Santos did well to prevent Hasun getting side control.
Hasun looking for a submission but Di Santos manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Di Santos pulls Hasun in to control the position.
Hasun trying to control but Di Santos is working from the bottom.
Di Santos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hasun!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Santos controlling the pace for now.
Di Santos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Despite being in the dominant position, Leroy Di Santos just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Di Santos scoring well with a low kick there.
Di Santos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Di Santos throws out a leg kick but Hasun moves out of range and Di Santos only half commits.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Di Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hasun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hasun looking to pass the guard.
Hasun preventing the sweep.
Di Santos wants to stand but Hasun is controlling the position.
Di Santos trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasun trying to control the position from guard on top but Di Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Di Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hasun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Di Santos's waist but Di Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hasun off to one side.
That's two 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.
Di Santos wants to slow Hasun down by chopping away at his legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hasun.
Hasun feints and as Di Santos raises his hands in defense, Hasun changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Di Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Hasun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Di Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasun looking to pass the guard.
Di Santos has control of Hasun's left arm, preventing Hasun from doing any damage.
Di Santos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hasun trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Di Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Leroy Di Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hasun keeping moving, preventing Di Santos from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Di Santos misses with a low kick.
Hasun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Di Santos.
Hasun is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Di Santos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hasun is able to avoid easily.
Abdul Hasun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Di Santos thumps Hasun with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Hasun showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Di Santos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Di Santos!
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hype
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