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NFC: Challengers 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Villemagn Valo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villemagn Valo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lebron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Villemagn Valo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valo's head.
It looks like Villemagn Valo has been cut.
Valo misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valo keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James thuds his right hand into Valo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
James looks to land a left hand but Valo moved out of range nicely.
A left lands for James.
James misses with a right hand
and Valo counters with a takedown into side control.
James avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Valo.
Valo trying to control the position but James is working away.
James is trying to control Valo's posture but Valo avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Valo tries to move to mount but James blocks the move with his legs.
Valo misses with the ground and pound.
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.
James parries the strikes from Valo easily there. Valo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable James to escape.
James is pushing Valo's head away, looking to escape. Valo manages to hold on to the position though.
Valo tries to score with some ground and pound. James controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The strikes coming from Valo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
James is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Valo working the ground and pound but James is defending the strikes.
Valo tries to score with some ground and pound. James controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valo is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valo misses with the ground and pound.
Valo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for James!
James's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Valo unloads with some shots from mount but James bucks and avoids them well.
James is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
James is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Valo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now James is on top in guard.
Valo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lebron James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Villemagn Valo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Valo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
James lands the left hand.
Valo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James throws a looping overhand right but Valo ducks down to avoid it.
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valo's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James looks to throw the jab but Valo is out of range.
James cracks Valo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Valo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can James finish him?
Valo is rocked!
That has opened up Villemagn Valo's cut even more.
James clinches up with Valo and pushes him back against the cage.
Valo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
James is trying to break the clinch but Valo is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James tries to break the clinch but Valo is controlling the position.
Valo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
Valo misses with a punch on the inside.
Valo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Valo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. James is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valo is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Valo into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to circle away but Valo has him pinned against the cage.
Nice elbow from Valo.
James lands with a light punch inside.
James is trying to break free.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valo tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valo is looking to clinch.
James throws a jab when Valo was well out of range.
Valo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James takes a head kick and keeps coming.
James misses with an uppercut.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James cracks Valo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valo is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Valo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Valo moves into the clinch.
Valo wants a takedown but no success here.
Lebron James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Villemagn Valo.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valo prevents James from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James is trying to break the clinch but Valo is controlling him.
James is trying to force a seperation but Valo has the dominant position.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
James tries to break the clinch but Valo is controlling the position.
Valo breaks from the clinch.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Valo.
Valo doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Valo tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valo shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Valo.
Valo tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valo tries to clinch up.
James uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Valo shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Valo tries to clinch but James moves away
and Valo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
Valo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts James, as that shot connected.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Valo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Valo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James lands with a cross.
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!
James pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Valo back to the cage. James follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lebron James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James scores with a three punch combo!
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Valo.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
Nice uppercut there from James.
The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valo has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body punch from James.
Valo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
James scores with a jab.
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Valo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Valo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
James tries to circle away but Valo has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. James gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
James is trying to break free.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Valo won't allow it.
James is pressed up against the cage. Valo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag James down to the mat. James avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lebron James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lebron James dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Villemagn Valo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Valo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
Villemagn Valo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valo shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Valo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valo was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
A big right from James misses.
Valo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big right from James misses.
Valo tries to clinch up
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Valo back to the cage. James follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Valo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James misses with an uppercut
and Valo counters with a big head kick but James shrugs it off.
Valo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lebron James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Villemagn Valo.
Horrible takedown by Valo or perhaps it was just good defense by James which made him look bad.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James slips a jab and a cross from Valo.
James scores with a jab to the head.
Valo wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Valo slips a straight right by James.
Valo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valo rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James tries to break free but Valo pushes him back against the cage.
Valo tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
James blocks the elbow strike.
Valo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James is trying to break free.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Valo.
Valo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Valo has double underhooks.
Valo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valo. Valo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valo closes the distance and clinches.
Valo working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valo has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valo trying to stall but James improves his position.
James tries to break the clinch but Valo is controlling the position.
Valo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Valo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
James working hard to break the clinch.
James tries to circle away but Valo has him pinned against the cage.
Valo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James is trying to break free.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Valo.
Valo working aggressively here.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James connects with a right hand. Valo shakes it off.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James misses the jab.
Lebron James is winning the standup battle so far.
Valo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James missing with a left hand there. Valo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James cracks Valo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valo tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valo drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. James gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Valo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
Valo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
James is trying to break the clinch but Valo has him pressed against the cage.
Valo prevents James from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Valo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses.
Valo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
Valo connects with a knee to the head.
Valo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Villemagn Valo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valo advances to mount.
Valo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
James wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Villemagn Valo.
I think James 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lebron James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chael Sonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Jonas Angstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonen comes into the arena with Not Afraid blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chael Sonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Jonas Angstrom!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angstrom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sonen.
Nice takedown defense from Sonen. No joy for Angstrom on that attempt.
Angstrom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sonen circles away.
Angstrom misses with a takedown
and Sonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Angstrom's knee momentarily.
Chael Sonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Jonas Angstrom.
Sonen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sonen lands in his opponent's guard.
Angstrom pulls Sonen in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Angstrom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sonen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Angstrom is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Angstrom is on top in guard.
Angstrom wants to pass the guard but Sonen is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Angstrom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Angstrom decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sonen, up you get!
Angstrom stuffs the takedown attempt from Sonen. Sonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Angstrom closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sonen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sonen is looking for a sweep. Angstrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Angstrom working the head and body with strikes.
Angstrom thows a huge punch but Sonen dodges it nicely.
Sonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Angstrom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sonen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Angstrom is looking to take a break and control but Sonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Angstrom winds up and cracks Sonen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sonen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sonen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Angstrom in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sonen tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Angstrom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karl Jonas Angstrom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomb comes to the cage accompanied by Casino Royale Soundtrack - You Know My Name. Becker has chosen Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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223 lbs
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218 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mamed Becker!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bomb feints and then cracks Becker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Becker down.
Becker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bomb to score with a decent uppercut.
Bomb lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomb lands a big head kick that sends Becker tumbling to the mat! Bomb takes a step backwards and waves Becker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Mamed Becker has been cut.
Becker motions for Bomb to come forward. Becker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bomb lands a big head kick that sends Becker tumbling to the mat! Bomb takes a step backwards and waves Becker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bomb scores with a kick to the midsection.
Becker looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Becker sprawling to the canvas! Becker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bomb finish him?!
Bomb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Becker. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bomb.
James Bomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whack! Bomb lands a heavy head kick that drops Becker. The ref tackles Bomb to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Becker was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). James Bomb!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsa Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Caballero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tsa Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Caballero!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caballero misses with a body shot
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Caballero falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Rock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rock is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Caballero falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Caballero tries to keep at a distance but Rock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rock lands an elbow just above Caballero 's eye.
Caballero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caballero throws a combination that misses
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Caballero misses with a right hand
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Rock tenderised Caballero's leg. Caballero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rock scores with a nice head shot.
Rock throws a leg kick which misses Caballero's front leg but catches the back leg as Caballero tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock cracks Caballero with a good jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rock - that will leave a mark!
Caballero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rock stalks Caballero and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caballero's face. Caballero staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caballero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rock scores with a hook to the body. Caballero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Caballero misses with an uppercut
and Rock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Caballero looks gassed!
Caballero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Caballero. Caballero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Caballero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the liver by Rock. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caballero is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rock.
Rock scores with a head kick. Caballero tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Caballero on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Caballero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rock lands a glancing blow to the side of Caballero's head.
Rock gets a clinch.
Rock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Caballero trying to control the position but instead, Rock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Caballero into the cage.
Rock breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caballero takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Caballero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rock works Caballero's body with a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Rock.
Bruno Caballero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Caballero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rock cracks Caballero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Caballero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Caballero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Caballero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rock scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Rock. Beautiful body shot.
Rock stuns Caballero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Caballero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rock clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock lands a nice hook to Caballero's body. Caballero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Caballero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rock scores with a body shot.
Caballero takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rock lands with a shot to the body.
Rock thumps Caballero with a low kick.
Rock closes the distance and pushes Caballero back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock lands an elbow just above Caballero 's eye.
Caballero takes an elbow to the temple.
Rock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rock cracks Caballero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rock catches Caballero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rock jabs at Caballero's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock scores with a hook to the body. Caballero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rock jabs Caballero right on the nose. Caballero blinks but takes it well.
Rock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rock, right into the meat.
Rock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rock takes the fight into the clinch.
Rock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rock breaks from the clinch.
Rock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Caballero under the eye.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rock. Caballero shrugs it off though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rock pushes Caballero up against the cage in a clinch.
Rock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caballero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Caballero takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsa Rock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rock throws a head kick that Caballero semi-blocks.
Caballero wants to clinch but Rock slips to the side
and Rock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Caballero has time to react.
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tsa Rock is winning the standup battle so far.
Rock digs a good hook to Caballero's body.
Caballero misses with a right hand
and Rock finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Caballero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rock clinches with his opponent.
Caballero takes an elbow to the temple.
Rock breaks from the clinch.
Caballero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Caballero sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Caballero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Caballero is breathing heavily.
Rock lands with an uppercut that bounces Caballero off the cage and back into rage.
Rock digs a good hook to Caballero's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Caballero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rock drives through and clinches with Caballero against the cage.
Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bruno Caballero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Caballero under the eye.
Rock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Caballero's calf.
Caballero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rock stuns Caballero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Caballero misses with a double jab
and Rock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rock connects with a leg kick. Caballero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caballero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rock has closed the distance and engaged Caballero in a clinch.
Caballero takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Rock.
Rock lands an elbow inside.
Rock breaks from the clinch.
Rock tests Caballero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Caballero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rock connects with a single shot there.
Caballero tries to clinch but Rock moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rock lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rock clinches up with Caballero and pushes him back against the cage.
Caballero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rock lands an elbow inside that Caballero shrugs off.
Rock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rock lands a lovely overhand right.
Caballero ducks right into an uppercut from Rock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock rushes Caballero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rock has Caballero pressed against the cage, preventing Caballero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caballero misses with a combination
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Rock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Caballero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Rock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caballero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rock closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caballero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rock keeps Caballero at a distance using the push kick.
A cross from Rock lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Rock as he connects with a hook.
Rock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock clinches up against the cage.
Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caballero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rock clobbers Caballero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Caballero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab by Rock.
Rock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice shot lands for Rock.
Caballero misses with a right hand
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock feints and then cracks Caballero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Caballero down.
Caballero misses with a combination
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsa Rock dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Rock.
Caballero misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Caballero closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Caballero thinking.
Rock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caballero can do to turn this around?
Rock rushes Caballero and presses him up against the cage.
Caballero is trying to break free.
Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock lands a jab.
Caballero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Caballero throws a sloppy body shot
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Caballero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rock scores with a hook to the body. Caballero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Caballero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rock scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock has Caballero up against the cage in a clinch.
Caballero has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rock.
Rock keeps control of Caballero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rock manages to break the clinch.
Caballero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rock counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Caballero is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rock digs a good hook to Caballero's body.
Rock pushes Caballero up against the cage in a clinch.
Rock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caballero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rock throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rock's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rock duly obliges.
Caballero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Caballero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rock cracks Caballero with a good jab.
Caballero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caballero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rock finds it's way round the side to connect with Caballero's head.
Rock lands a nice shot that snaps Caballero's head back.
Rock connects with a looping right hand.
Rock jabs Caballero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rock closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Rock.
Rock lands an elbow inside that Caballero shrugs off.
Rock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Caballeros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rock scores with a jab. Caballero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Caballero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Caballero misses the body punch
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caballero misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rock scores with a nice head shot.
Rock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Caballeros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Caballero is trying to break the clinch but Rock is controlling him.
Rock lands an elbow that stopped Caballero in his tracks for a moment.
Caballero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caballero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rock lands a head kick. Caballero smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Caballero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rock lands with a nice body punch.
Rock scores with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Rock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rock throws a leg kick which misses Caballero's front leg but catches the back leg as Caballero tries to avoid it.
Bruno Caballero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock cracks a nice hook into Caballero's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock is looking to slow Caballero down with leg kicks.
Rock lands with a nice body kick.
Rock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice straight punches there by Rock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rock.
Rock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Rock. Beautiful body shot.
Rock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rock instigates a clinch.
Caballero takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rock.
Rock breaks from the clinch.
Rock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Caballero doesn't seem bothered though.
Caballero tries to keep at a distance but Rock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsa Rock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsa Rock!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Dragonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evandro Rolifild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolifild has chosen Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don't) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Marco Dragonov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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25
191 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Dragonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evandro Rolifild!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragonov darts in trying to clinch
and Rolifild counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragonov throws a sloppy head kick and Rolifild moves out of range easily.
Rolifild closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dragonov controlling the position for now.
Dragonov tries to kick Rolifild off but Rolifild keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dragonov has hold of Rolifild's hands but Rolifild slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rolifild is stalling here. Dragonov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rolifild seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dragonov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rolifild struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolifild keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolifild tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rolifild being controlled for a moment.
Dragonov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dragonov closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dragonov.
Dragonov tries to land knees in the clinch but Rolifild avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild is working for takedown but Dragonov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dragonov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rolifild.
Dragonov is trying to maintain a safe position but Rolifild gets an underhook and turns Dragonov into the cage.
Dragonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Dragonov. No joy for Rolifild on that attempt.
Dragonov closes the distance but Rolifild moves to the side
and Rolifild counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragonov looks to clinch
and Rolifild counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dragonov tries to clinch
and Rolifild counters with a nice uppercut.
Dragonov swinging wildly here.
Rolifild circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rolifild counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dragonov!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rolifild wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragonov keeps working.
Rolifild thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dragonov's head.
Dragonov pushes Rolifild off looking to stand but Rolifild dives back in and keeps control.
Dragonov gets full guard.
Rolifild working some strikes from top position.
Rolifild being controlled here momentarily.
Dragonov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rolifild!
Rolifild working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rolifild wants to control but Dragonov is having none of it.
Rolifild is trying to escape the mount.
Dragonov working for a submission but Rolifild is keeping him at bay.
Rolifild is squirming around, avoiding Dragonov's attempts to control the action.
Dragonov controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evandro Rolifild dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rolifild shoots in and drives through. Dragonov sprawls well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rolifild takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dragonov lands an elbow just above Rolifild 's eye.
Dragonov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rolifild changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dragonov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rolifild takes a swing at Dragonov's ribcage but misses.
Dragonov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rolifild counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rolifild.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonov is trying to control the position but Rolifild postures up.
Rolifild won't allow Dragonov to get back to his feet.
Rolifild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dragonov is keeping the position for now.
Dragonov is trying to control the position but Rolifild postures up.
Rolifild works over Dragonov with some ground and pound from guard.
Dragonov working a defensive guard here.
Rolifild trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Rolifild trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rolifild works over Dragonov with some ground and pound from guard.
Dragonov trying to keep a closed guard but Rolifild is proving a slippery customer.
Dragonov pushes Rolifild off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rolifild misses with a lunging right hand
and Dragonov counters with a head kick. That will keep Rolifild thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rolifild throws a series of strikes that have Dragonov backpedaling.
Rolifild shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dragonov as he avoids it easily.
Marco Dragonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evandro Rolifild.
Dragonov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rolifild counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rolifild tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dragonov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dragonov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dragonov's thigh. Dragonov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rolifild throws a big right hand that misses.
Dragonov wants to stand up but Rolifild is controlling him.
Dragonov wriggles free and stands up.
Dragonov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rolifild counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dragonov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dragonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rolifild.
Rolifild circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rolifild makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dragonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rolifild counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dragonov!
Rolifild landing shots from mount.
Dragonov tries to hold on but Rolifild postures up.
Dragonov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rolifild dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evandro Rolifild showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rolifild looks to land a left hand but Dragonov moved out of range nicely.
Dragonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragonov looks to clinch
and Rolifild counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rolifild seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dragonov wants to sweep but Rolifild has passed to side control!
Rolifild wants to control but Dragonov is keeping him busy.
Rolifild throwing strikes but Dragonov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rolifild tries to control but Dragonov manages to take his back.
Dragonov doesn't have the hooks in and Rolifild manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolifild trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rolifild trying to control but Dragonov is working from the bottom.
Dragonov is trying to keep Rolifild in close.
Rolifild throwing strikes but missing.
Dragonov wants to stand up but Rolifild is controlling him.
Rolifild wants to pass the guard but Dragonov is keeping the position.
Rolifild trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolifild engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dragonov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rolifild counters with a nice uppercut.
Dragonov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rolifild counters with a left to the body.
Dragonov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rolifild counters with a stiff right hand.
Rolifild tries to clinch up but Dragonov circles away and keeps his distance.
Dragonov throws a series of strikes that have Rolifild backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rolifild counters with a stiff right hand.
Dragonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Rolifild circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dragonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragonov tries to clinch up
and Rolifild counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rolifild kicks off Dragonov and gets to his feet.
Rolifild misses with a body shot
and Dragonov counters with a straight right hand.
Marco Dragonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marco Dragonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolifild takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dragonov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rolifild counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolifild throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dragonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evandro Rolifild comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rolifild 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evandro Rolifild!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akimichi Choji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waltteri Lahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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292 lbs
2 - 2 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Akimichi Choji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Waltteri Lahti!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Lahti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lahti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Choji looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lahti misses with a two punch combination.
Choji on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lahti throws the left hand but Choji avoids the punch easily.
Lahti misses with a double jab.
Choji avoids the body shot from Lahti.
Lahti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Akimichi Choji has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choji feints and as Lahti raises his hands in defense, Choji changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Choji showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lahti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lahti keeping full guard, as Choji tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lahti is looking for a triangle but Choji pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahti looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Choji is defending well. Lahti quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Choji has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lahti celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Waltteri Lahti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rans Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Danger! High Voltage as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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20
176 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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26
170 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rans Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tyson sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tyson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tyson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Tyson defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson is trying to stand.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tyson defends it well.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tyson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Tyson is defending well.
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.
Tyson is looking to escape.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tyson defends it well.
Tyson is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Tyson is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyson is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gracie manages to mount him!
Tyson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tyson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tyson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tyson and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie has hold of Tyson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tyson seems comfortable defending it but Gracie has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tyson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tyson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gracie couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rans Gracie!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vonatletzin Askiban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Junk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Junk has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vonatletzin Askiban's chin.
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vonatletzin Askiban!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Junk!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askiban pushes Junk up against the cage in a clinch.
Askiban looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Junk is trying to stall.
Junk being controlled against the cage.
Junk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Askiban is keeping busy.
Junk prevents a body shot from Askiban.
Junk decides to pull guard.
Askiban is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Askiban drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Junk manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Askiban has Junk in his guard.
Junk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askiban working a defensive guard here.
Askiban manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Junk scores with a punch to the head.
Junk clinches up with Askiban and pushes him back against the cage.
Junk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Askiban just leaning against Junk, taking a breather.
Junk blocks an uppercut.
Askiban misses with a short punch on the inside.
Junk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Askiban creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Askiban throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Askiban tries for a takedown but Junk manages to get underhooks.
Askiban misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Askiban throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Askiban throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Askiban scores with a nice short uppercut.
Askiban misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Junk.
Askiban with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Junk trying to stall but Askiban improves his position.
Junk blocks an elbow strike from Askiban.
Askiban misses with the head strike.
Junk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Askiban walks away with a smile on his face. Junk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Askiban looks to clinch
and Junk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Junk has closed the distance and engaged Askiban in a clinch.
Askiban leaning his opponent against the cage.
Askiban doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Askiban just misses with a elbow thrown towards Junk's brow.
Askiban creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Junk's defenses.
Junk is fighting off a takedown attempt but Askiban is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Junk to the mat. Junk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junk managing to control the position.
Junk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Askiban manages to get himself to full guard.
Junk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Askiban is trying to control but can't.
Junk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Askiban's head.
Junk is looking for a kimura here.
Askiban is looking for a sweep. Junk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Askiban is breathing heavily.
Junk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Junk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askiban pushes Junk off looking to stand but Junk dives back in and keeps control.
Junk wants to work for an arm triangle but Askiban is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Junk wants to take a breather but Askiban is having none of it.
Junk is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Askiban!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junk manages to capitalize on a mistake by Askiban to take his back!
Junk is cranking Askiban's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Askiban! He's tightened the choke and Askiban is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Junk! Jack Junk retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Kirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugues De Payen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugues De Payen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
176 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hugues De Payen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirk thows a leg kick but De Payen checks it
and De Payen counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Kirk is predictable there
and De Payen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Payen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kirk misses with a leg kick
and De Payen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kirk throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Payen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kirk's knee momentarily.
Kirk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Payen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good work by Kirk as he checks the leg kick.
Kirk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Payen is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Kirk misses
and De Payen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirk throws out a leg kick but De Payen moves out of range and Kirk only half commits.
Kirk misses with a leg kick
and De Payen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Payen but De Payen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kirk throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Payen counters with a thumping low kick.
Kirk throws a leg kick
and De Payen counters with a crisp right that sends Kirk to the canvas! De Payen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugues De Payen!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Bu Jeevy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Data Base (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Base's choice of entrance music: HERE WE GOOOOO!. The key to victory for Stevie Bu Jeevy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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25
182 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
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Basic striking
Powerful |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stevie Bu Jeevy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Data Base!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Base with a poor takedown
and Bu Jeevy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Base has his takedown stuffed
and Bu Jeevy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Data Base seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bu Jeevy scores with a head kick.
Base misses with a takedown
and Bu Jeevy counters with an outside leg kick.
Stevie Bu Jeevy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Data Base.
Base avoids the head kick by Bu Jeevy.
Base has his takedown stuffed
and Bu Jeevy counters with a good low kick that Base was not able to check.
Base with a poor takedown
and Bu Jeevy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Base's knee momentarily.
Base tries for a takedown but Bu Jeevy circles away easily
and Bu Jeevy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Base tries for a takedown but Bu Jeevy circles away easily
and Bu Jeevy counters with a thumping low kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Base enables Bu Jeevy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Base manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy trying to control the position from guard on top but Base is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bu Jeevy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Base's guard.
Bu Jeevy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Base keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Base manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bu Jeevy pushing down on Base's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Base is trying to stand back up but Bu Jeevy is controlling him
Base looks gassed!
Base is trying to get back to full guard.
Bu Jeevy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bu Jeevy is trying to work for a kimura but Base is defending well.
Bu Jeevy is trying to control. Base wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bu Jeevy is looking to advance position but Base won't allow it.
Bu Jeevy is working for a kimura but Base is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Base actively working from the bottom here.
Base is looking to escape.
Base looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bu Jeevy prevents Base from improving his position.
Bu Jeevy passes to side control.
Base gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bu Jeevy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Base is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Base and Bu Jeevy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Base gets back to half guard.
Base tries to roll over but Bu Jeevy keeps him under control.
Bu Jeevy is thwarting Base's attempts to control the position.
Base wants to get back to full guard but Bu Jeevy has mounted him!
Base wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bu Jeevy trying to control but Base is having none of it.
Base is working to get back to half guard.
Bu Jeevy wants to finish this one by submission but Base is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bu Jeevy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bu Jeevy with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Base is looking to get to half guard.
Bu Jeevy looking to control but Base is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Base slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Base is trying to control but can't.
Bu Jeevy is pressing down on Base's thigh, looking to free his foot. Base is holding on for now.
Base slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Base working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bu Jeevy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bu Jeevy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Bu Jeevy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Base tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bu Jeevy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Base shoots and misses
and Bu Jeevy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bu Jeevy lands a front kick.
Base doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bu Jeevy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bu Jeevy works his way into side control.
Bu Jeevy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Base, who protects the arm well.
Base struggling a bit here.
Base is breathing heavily.
Base sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Base is in trouble now - Bu Jeevy has advanced to mount!
Bu Jeevy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Base tries to control Bu Jeevy's body but Bu Jeevy pushes him off. Base squirms to his side and now Bu Jeevy has his back!
Bu Jeevy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bu Jeevy is trying to stick to Base's back but Base is turning into Bu Jeevy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bu Jeevy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Base.
Base trying to control but Bu Jeevy is working from the bottom.
Base wants to pass the guard but Bu Jeevy is keeping the position.
Bu Jeevy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Stevie Bu Jeevy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Base is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bu Jeevy tries to control but Base wriggling away.
Bu Jeevy wants to take his opponent's back but Base doesn't allow it.
Base really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bu Jeevy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Base turns into him and now he's in Bu Jeevy's guard.
Bu Jeevy looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bu Jeevy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Base passes Bu Jeevy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bu Jeevy is refusing to be controlled, as Base sits in half guard.
Base is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bu Jeevy is just riding it out for now. Base eventually gives up the hold.
Bu Jeevy is refusing to be controlled, as Base sits in half guard.
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.
Base wants to work for an arm triangle but Bu Jeevy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Base stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Base shoots and misses
and Bu Jeevy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Base's knee momentarily.
Stevie Bu Jeevy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Data Base.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bu Jeevy.
Base with a poor takedown
and Bu Jeevy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Base misses with a double jab
and Bu Jeevy counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Bu Jeevy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bu Jeevy scores with a leg kick.
Base throws a hook but Bu Jeevy blocks it.
Bu Jeevy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Base gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bu Jeevy counters with a body kick.
Base shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bu Jeevy is trying to defend but Base finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Base working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bu Jeevy's thigh. Bu Jeevy counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Base postures up.
Base takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Base stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bu Jeevy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy is trying to keep Base in close.
Base is looking to advance position but Bu Jeevy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Base really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bu Jeevy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Base has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bu Jeevy prevents Base from getting the reversal.
Bu Jeevy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Base is looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Base really doesn't like being in this position too much.
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.
Base defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bu Jeevy.
Bu Jeevy is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bu Jeevy trying to control but Base is having none of it.
Base really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bu Jeevy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bu Jeevy avoids the attempt from Base to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Base working to try and regain half guard.
Bu Jeevy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Base has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Base!
Base passes Bu Jeevy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Base is pressing down on Bu Jeevy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bu Jeevy is holding on for now.
Base is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Base in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy is not content to let Base control the position.
Bu Jeevy manages to get to full guard.
Base pushing down on Bu Jeevy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Base seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bu Jeevy is pressing down on Base's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Data Base.
Well Bu Jeevy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Bu Jeevy!
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