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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Emperor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otto Emperor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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269 lbs
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Otto Emperor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny Powers!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Emperor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
An elbow from Powers crashes against the mat.
Emperor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Powers.
Emperor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers tries to score with some ground and pound. Emperor controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Powers swings around for an armbar but Emperor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Powers's guard.
Emperor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Emperor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Powers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emperor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Emperor pushing down on Powers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Powers is looking for a sweep. Emperor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Emperor decides to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers has a takedown stuffed.
Emperor lands a high kick!
It looks like Kenny Powers has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emperor scores with a nice head shot.
Emperor pushes Powers up against the cage in a clinch.
Powers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Emperor avoiding damage.
Emperor lands an elbow inside.
Powers wants a takedown but no success here.
Otto Emperor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Powers.
A nice left hand lands by Emperor.
Powers wants a takedown.
Powers looks gassed!
Powers is trying to break the clinch but Emperor has him pressed against the cage.
Powers wants a takedown but no success here.
Powers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Powers goes for a takedown attempt but Emperor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Emperor lands a big head kick that sends Powers tumbling to the mat! Emperor takes a step backwards and waves Powers back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Powers is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emperor feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Powers collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Otto Emperor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amin Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koral Grazie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sax kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Infected Mushroom - Smashing The Opponent. Amin Sax is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amin Sax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Koral Grazie!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sax looks to land a combination but Grazie avoids it well.
Grazie misses with a head kick.
Sax throws a right and a left that Grazie avoids nicely.
Grazie tries to clinch but Sax is having none of it.
Grazie 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.
Sax lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sax with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grazie looks gassed!
Sax misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick lands from Sax.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sax throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grazie was covering up waiting for the punch and Sax finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sax wants to stand but Grazie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sax stands and steps away. Grazie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sax stalks Grazie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grazie's face. Grazie staggers backwards, shaken.
Sax moves into the clinch.
Sax leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sax lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grazie backwards.
Sax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grazie misses with a takedown
and Sax counters with a crisp one two that drops Grazie! Sax thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Grazie to his feet! Grazie is in big trouble!
Sax swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sax throws a leg kick which misses Grazie's front leg but catches the back leg as Grazie tries to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Sax there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sax scores with a leg kick.
Sax lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sax scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sax connects with an inside leg kick.
Sax buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sax lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sax throws a series of punches but Grazie moves out of range.
Grazie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sax connects with a leg kick. Grazie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sax lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grazie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sax.
Grazie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sax misses with a combination
and Grazie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sax is looking to stand up but Grazie isn't so interested in that idea.
Grazie drops back looking for a leg! Sax is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sax manages to kick Grazie off! Grazie jumps back into Sax's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grazie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grazie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sax is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grazie, into his guard.
Sax gets to his feet. Grazie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sax throws a series of punches but Grazie moves out of range.
Sax lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Sax - just one landing.
Sax connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grazie's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sax moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sax moves into the clinch successfully.
Sax manages to break the clinch.
Sax lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sax connects with an inside leg kick.
Grazie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sax finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Grazie fails with the takedown
and Sax counters with an inside leg kick.
Grazie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sax does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice sprawl there from Sax as Grazie shoots in.
Amin Sax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koral Grazie.
Grazie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sax.
Sax scores with a takedown into Grazie's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amin Sax dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sax misses with a wild combination.
Sax turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sax shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grazie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sax knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grazie on the ground.
Sax decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Good leg kick by Sax there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sax throws a leg kick which misses Grazie's front leg but catches the back leg as Grazie tries to avoid it.
Amin Sax is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sax throws an off balance right hand
and Grazie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sax won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grazie tries for a kimura but Sax is defending well.
Grazie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sax, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grazie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sax keeps working.
Grazie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sax rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Grazie's guard! Nice work there by Sax!
Sax stands and steps away. Grazie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sax tries to clinch but Grazie moves out of range.
Sax clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grazie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sax fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grazie.
Grazie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sax. Sax obviously looking to wear him down.
Sax scores with a takedown into Grazie's guard.
Amin Sax overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sax decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grazie, up you get!
Grazie shoots in for a double leg but Sax sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sax throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sax scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sax is looking to slow Grazie down with leg kicks.
Grazie shoots in but no luck this time.
Amin Sax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koral Grazie.
Grazie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sax throws a series of punches but Grazie avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sax throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sax swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Sax as Grazie shoots in.
Sax defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grazie.
Grazie has his takedown stuffed
and Sax counters with a two punch combo.
Sax looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grazie misses with a takedown
enabling Sax to counter with a crisp jab.
Sax misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grazie.
Sax misses with a leg kick.
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.
Grazie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sax counters with a shoot takedown. Grazie fights it but they end up in guard.
Sax decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grazie, up you get!
No joy there for Sax, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grazie shoots in for a takedown but Sax shows good takedown defense.
Sax scores with a leg kick.
Grazie shoots in and drives through. Sax sprawls well.
Sax lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That kick from Sax tenderised Grazie's leg. Grazie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grazie shoots in for a takedown but Sax shows good takedown defense.
Sax scores with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Sax does it's job there.
Grazie misses with a takedown
and Sax counters with a left and a right that stings Grazie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amin Sax dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sax!
Sax throws a right and a left that Grazie avoids nicely.
Sax misses with the combination.
Grazie shoots in and drives through. Sax sprawls well.
Sax stuffs the takedown attempt from Grazie. Grazie gets slowly back to his feet.
Sax feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grazie's calf.
Sax misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sax moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grazie shoots in for a takedown but Sax shows good takedown defense.
Amin Sax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koral Grazie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grazie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grazie gets a double leg takedown into Sax's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grazie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sax dives on top into guard.
Grazie has a closed guard, preventing Sax from standing up.
Sax trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sax wants to stand but Grazie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sax got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grazie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sax has managed to get both his arms back between Grazie's legs - danger averted.
Sax slips nicely into half guard.
Amin Sax is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sax performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sax prevents Grazie from improving his position.
Grazie trying to control from the bottom.
Sax prevents Grazie from improving his position.
Sax trying to control the pace.
Sax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grazie can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Amin Sax wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sax chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grazie gets caught napping as Sax dives in and scores a takedown. Grazie manages to retain guard.
Sax wants to stand and escape but instead Grazie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Grazie chips away with some ground and pound.
Grazie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sax is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sax has escaped and now he's on top!
Grazie working for a triangle but Sax defends it easily.
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.
Sax decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sax lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Grazie misses with a takedown attempt
and Sax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sax stalks Grazie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grazie's face. Grazie staggers backwards, shaken.
Sax throws a leg kick which misses Grazie's front leg but catches the back leg as Grazie tries to avoid it.
Sax works over Grazie's head and body with a nice combination.
Sax scores with a leg kick.
Sax closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Grazie's face as Sax controls the position.
Koral Grazie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amin Sax showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sax 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amin Sax!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darvin Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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290 lbs
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265 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darvin Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Moon counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jack Jackson has been cut.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Moon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moon lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Moon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Moon counters with a nice uppercut.
Moon lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Moon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Moon scores with a counter punch that sends Jackson to the canvas! Moon smells blood - he's punishing Jackson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jackson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darvin Moon!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Pedrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Louhikko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedrera comes to the cage accompanied by Kill your God. Louhikko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Lauri Louhikko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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305 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Pedrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Louhikko!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big right from Louhikko misses.
Louhikko throws a right and a left that Pedrera avoids nicely.
Pedrera misses with a body kick.
Louhikko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pedrera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Louhikko thows a body shot but no joy.
Louhikko darts in and clinches Pedrera up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Louhikko.
It looks like Jose Pedrera has been cut.
Louhikko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Louhikko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pedrera blocks it with crossed arms.
Pedrera being controlled against the cage.
Louhikko connects with a knee to the head.
Louhikko lands a body punch.
Pedrera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Louhikko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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!
Louhikko lands a shot to the body.
Pedrera is breathing heavily.
Louhikko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Louhikko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pedrera tries to score a body lock takedown but Louhikko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Pedrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louhikko cracks Pedrera with a nice body shot.
Louhikko lands an elbow inside that Pedrera shrugs off.
Louhikko lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Louhikko as the two fighters clinch.
Louhikko lands a body shot.
A knee to the head by Louhikko.
Pedrera managing to block the knees to the body from Louhikko.
Louhikko is stalling here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Louhikko lands with a left to the head.
Louhikko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Louhikko.
Louhikko throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Louhikko.
A right handed body shot lands from Louhikko.
Louhikko pushes Pedrera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Louhikko crunches a lovely knee into Pedrera's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Louhikko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pedrera's face.
Louhikko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Louhikko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Louhikko scores with a knee to the head.
Louhikko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Louhikko is struggling to control the position.
Louhikko lands an elbow inside.
Jose Pedrera's cut is getting worse.
Pedrera is working for takedown but Louhikko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Louhikko.
Louhikko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Louhikko.
Louhikko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pedrera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Louhikko lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Louhikko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko lands an elbow just above Pedrera 's eye.
Louhikko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Louhikko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Louhikko.
Stalling in the clinch from Louhikko.
A right hand to the body from Louhikko.
Louhikko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Louhikko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pedrera's defenses.
Jose Pedrera's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Louhikko lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Louhikko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Louhikko is leaning against Pedrera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pedrera takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Louhikko.
Louhikko stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko lands a left hand.
Pedrera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Louhikko presses Pedrera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Louhikko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Louhikko.
Louhikko scores a nice knee to the body.
Louhikko pushes Pedrera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Louhikko lands a good knee to the midsection. Pedrera won't want to take too many of those.
Louhikko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Louhikko stalling.
Pedrera is working for takedown but Louhikko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Louhikko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Louhikko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pedrera.
A short body shot lands from Louhikko as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Louhikko to work.
Louhikko with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Louhikko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Pedrera's cut.
That's time! Pedrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Louhikko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Louhikko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jeez, Jose Pedrera's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Louhikko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pedrera throws a leg kick
and Louhikko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Louhikko throws a lazy right hand but Pedrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Louhikko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Louhikko as he connects with a hook.
Louhikko batters Pedrera with a massive right followed by a huge left! Pedrera is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Louhikko lands a final crushing right hand to drop Pedrera to the mat with a gruesome thud! Louhikko is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lauri Louhikko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Powerful |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Slade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oscar Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez scores with a spinning back kick!
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slade.
Slade throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slade throws a poor cross that misses
so Sanchez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Slade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slade is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanchez is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez works over Slade with some ground and pound from guard.
Slade scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Slade is avoiding it.
John Slade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez gets a double leg takedown into Slade's guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Slade is working from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Slade is keeping the position.
Slade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Slade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez trying to control but Slade is working from the bottom.
Slade wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slade misses with a lunging right hand
and Slade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanchez.
That's four 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.
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Slade connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanchez dives in and grabs Slade's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slade pushes down on Sanchez's head and hops out.
John Slade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Sanchez.
Slade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Slade counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Slade will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Slade sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slade swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Slade throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slade.
Slade scores with a jab to the head.
Slade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Slade slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Slade misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown. Slade fights it but they end up in guard.
Slade pushes Sanchez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez works Slade's body with a nice hook.
Slade is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanchez scores with a hook.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez throws a sloppy body shot
and Slade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Slade throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Slade throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Slade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slade connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Slade lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased.
Slade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slade.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slade lands an overhand right.
Slade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Slade.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
letting Slade counter with a right hand.
Slade misses with a hook
so Sanchez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Slade pushes Sanchez off and gets back to his feet.
Slade stuffs the takedown.
Slade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slade throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade misses the jab.
Slade throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Slade throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slade swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slade's head backwards.
Slade cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Slade dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Slade moves out of range of the body kick.
Slade misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
John Slade is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Slade is having none of it.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slade.
Slade misses with the combination.
Sanchez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Slade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slade kicks Sanchez off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slade darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Slade.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Slade is having none of it.
Sanchez takes a swing at Slade's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots in but Slade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
John Slade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Sanchez.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slade. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Slade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slade tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Slade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Slade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slade misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slade avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Slade misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Slade on his heels. He'll look to pass Slade's guard now, I'm sure.
Sanchez throws and elbow that misses. Slade uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanchez's guard. Nice move by Slade!
Slade stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oscar Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Slade connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Slade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slade, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Slade!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between El Guapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashim Saidullayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saidullayev has chosen Bodhisatva Vow as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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20
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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26
165 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, El Guapo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ashim Saidullayev!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Saidullayev misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saidullayev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Saidullayev throws a head kick that misses
and Guapo counters with a low kick, right behind Saidullayev 's knee.
A low kick from Saidullayev misses
and Guapo counters with a leg kick.
Guapo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guapo misses with a hook. Saidullayev ducked under it nicely.
Guapo clinches.
Guapo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saidullayev tries to break the clinch but Guapo is controlling the position.
Saidullayev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guapo manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Saidullayev misses
and Guapo counters with a good low kick that Saidullayev was not able to check.
Saidullayev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Guapo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Guapo avoids the head kick by Saidullayev.
Saidullayev throws a sloppy body shot
and Guapo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Guapo feints and then cracks Saidullayev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saidullayev down.
Saidullayev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saidullayev tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Saidullayev misses
and Guapo moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Guapo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saidullayev's brow.
Saidullayev wants a takedown.
Saidullayev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saidullayev is trying to break the clinch but Guapo has him pressed against the cage.
Guapo throws an elbow that misses.
Guapo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saidullayev's efforts to push away.
Guapo throws an elbow but it misses.
Guapo throws an elbow that misses.
Guapo misses with an elbow over the top.
Saidullayev takes an elbow to the temple.
Saidullayev misses with a knee to the head.
Guapo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guapo misses with a low kick.
Saidullayev throws a jab but it's blocked by Guapo.
Saidullayev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Guapo counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saidullayev throws a sloppy head kick
and Guapo counters with a body kick.
Saidullayev misses with a body punch
and Guapo counters with a leg kick.
Guapo lands a leg kick that knocks Saidullayev off balance momentarily.
Guapo scores with a jab. Saidullayev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saidullayev throws a head kick that misses
and Guapo counters with an outside leg kick.
Saidullayev looks gassed!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Guapo.
Saidullayev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Guapo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saidullayev throws a combination that misses
and Guapo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saidullayev misses with a hook
and Guapo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Guapo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saidullayev thows a leg kick but Guapo checks it
and Guapo counters with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Guapo.
Guapo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Guapo scores with a head kick.
Guapo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guapo moves into the clinch successfully.
Guapo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Saidullayev tries to break free but Guapo pushes him back against the cage.
Saidullayev letting Guapo take a breather here.
Saidullayev avoids a wild elbow strike from Guapo.
Guapo lands a damaging elbow.
Guapo lands a nice elbow.
Guapo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saidullayev stalling in the clinch but Guapo improves position.
Saidullayev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Guapo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Guapo breaks the clinch.
Guapo lands a nice looking body kick.
Saidullayev throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ashim Saidullayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Saidullayev is predictable there
and Guapo counters by clinching up.
Guapo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Saidullayev blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saidullayev blocks an elbow strike from Guapo.
Saidullayev has Guapo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Guapo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Saidullayev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Saidullayev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Guapo has him pressed against the cage.
Saidullayev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Guapo has him pressed against the cage.
Saidullayev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saidullayev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Guapo lands an elbow just above Saidullayev 's eye.
Saidullayev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Saidullayev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Guapo lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Guapo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saidullayev's brow.
Saidullayev blocks an elbow strike from Guapo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saidullayev is looking to break free of the clinch but Guapo has double underhooks.
Saidullayev is trying to break free.
Guapo lands a nice elbow.
Guapo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Guapo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Guapo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Guapo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saidullayev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Guapo.
Guapo scores with a nice strike.
Saidullayev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Guapo gets a clinch.
Guapo lands a damaging elbow.
Guapo lands an elbow that stopped Saidullayev in his tracks for a moment.
Guapo lands an elbow inside.
Guapo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Guapo has Saidullayev pressed against the cage, preventing Saidullayev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Guapo misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Guapo as Saidullayev tries to tie him up.
Guapo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guapo breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Guapo.
Saidullayev is breathing heavily.
Guapo instigates a clinch.
Guapo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Saidullayev misses
and Guapo counters by clinching up.
Guapo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guapo prevents Saidullayev from breaking the clinch.
Guapo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saidullayev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Guapo has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Saidullayev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Saidullayev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Guapo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Guapo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Guapo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saidullayev's brow.
Guapo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guapo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Guapo moves into the clinch.
Saidullayev can't break the clinch.
Saidullayev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Guapo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Guapo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Guapo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guapo is pressed up against the cage. Saidullayev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guapo down to the mat. Guapo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saidullayev throws a sloppy head kick
and Guapo counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Guapo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saidullayev doesn't seem phased though.
Saidullayev thows a leg kick but Guapo checks it
and Guapo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Guapo, right into the meat.
Saidullayev misses with a lunging right hand
and Guapo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Saidullayev misses
and Guapo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Guapo.
Saidullayev wants to stall.
Guapo lands a damaging elbow.
Saidullayev tries for a takedown but Guapo manages to get underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guapo.
Saidullayev takes an elbow to the temple.
Saidullayev avoids the elbow strike from Guapo, against the cage.
Saidullayev blocks the elbow strike.
Guapo lands an elbow inside that Saidullayev shrugs off.
Guapo lands an elbow that stopped Saidullayev in his tracks for a moment.
Saidullayev blocks an elbow strike from Guapo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saidullayev tries for a takedown but Guapo manages to get underhooks.
El Guapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashim Saidullayev.
Saidullayev avoids the elbow strike from Guapo, against the cage.
Saidullayev blocks the elbow strike.
Guapo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saidullayev's defenses.
Guapo misses with an elbow over the top.
Saidullayev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guapo lands a damaging elbow.
Guapo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Guapo lands an elbow inside that Saidullayev shrugs off.
Saidullayev blocks an elbow strike from Guapo.
Nice elbow from Guapo.
Nice elbow from Guapo.
Guapo avoids a wild elbow strike from Saidullayev.
Saidullayev is trying to maintain a safe position but Guapo gets an underhook and turns Saidullayev into the cage.
Guapo breaks the clinch.
Guapo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Guapo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guapo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Saidullayev misses
and Guapo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Guapo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saidullayev's efforts to push away.
Guapo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Guapo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guapo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Guapo.
Saidullayev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guapo counters with a low kick, right behind Saidullayev 's knee.
Saidullayev avoids the head kick by Guapo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Guapo.
Guapo connects with a leg kick. Saidullayev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Guapo moves into the clinch.
Guapo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Guapo lands a damaging elbow.
Guapo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Guapo 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!
Guapo tries a head kick but it misses.
Guapo scores with a spinning back kick!
Saidullayev lands with a thumping leg kick.
A cross from Saidullayev lands.
Saidullayev misses with a body shot
and Saidullayev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saidullayev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Guapo.
A low kick from Saidullayev is predictable there
and Guapo counters with a left and a right that stings Saidullayev.
Guapo has Saidullayev up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Guapo throws an elbow but misses.
Saidullayev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Guapo gets underhooks to prevent Saidullayev's takedown attempt.
Guapo lands an elbow inside that Saidullayev shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Guapo.
Saidullayev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Guapo.
Saidullayev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guapo throws an elbow that misses.
Guapo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Guapo has Saidullayev pressed against the cage, preventing Saidullayev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saidullayev is trying to push Guapo away but Guapo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saidullayev has had enough of the clinch but Guapo keeps him there for the moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Guapo has Saidullayev pressed against the cage, preventing Saidullayev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Guapo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Guapo lands an elbow just above Saidullayev 's eye.
Guapo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saidullayev's defenses.
Guapo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guapo breaks the clinch.
Saidullayev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guapo.
Guapo has Saidullayev up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Guapo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guapo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Guapo misses with an elbow strike.
Guapo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saidullayev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Guapo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Guapo breaks the clinch.
Saidullayev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Guapo counters by clinching up.
Saidullayev wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guapo.
Guapo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saidullayev's efforts to push away.
Guapo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saidullayev avoids the elbow strike from Guapo, against the cage.
Guapo lands an elbow inside.
Saidullayev has had enough of the clinch but Guapo keeps him there for the moment.
Saidullayev is looking to break free of the clinch but Guapo has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guapo misses with an elbow over the top.
Guapo is pressed up against the cage. Saidullayev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guapo down to the mat. Guapo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saidullayev throws a head kick but Guapo moves out of range.
Guapo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Guapo. Those never looked like landing.
Saidullayev throws a leg kick
and Guapo counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Guapo.
Guapo throws a head kick that misses
and Saidullayev counters with a nice leg kick.
Guapo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That kick from Guapo tenderised Saidullayev's leg. Saidullayev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Guapo scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Saidullayev misses
and Guapo counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Saidullayev misses
and Saidullayev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saidullayev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guapo moves away.
El Guapo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guapo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saidullayev's calf.
Guapo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Saidullayev backs up against the cage.
A good leg kick by Guapo.
Saidullayev throws a leg kick
and Guapo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crunch! Guapo slams his shin into Saidullayev's torso.
Guapo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Saidullayev is predictable there
and Guapo counters with an outside leg kick.
Guapo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saidullayev's head backwards.
Guapo throws a leg kick which misses Saidullayev's front leg but catches the back leg as Saidullayev tries to avoid it.
Ashim Saidullayev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the body from Saidullayev misses
and Guapo counters by moving into the clinch.
Guapo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saidullayev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Guapo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Guapo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guapo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saidullayev's sensitive parts.
Guapo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saidullayev. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
El Guapo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Guapo 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Guapo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antti Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Booker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hammer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bolt Thrower - IV Crusade. Antti Hammer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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135 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Booker!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer has Booker up against the cage in a clinch.
Hammer lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hammer.
Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Booker is avoiding it.
Hammer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Booker closes the distance but Hammer moves to the side
and Hammer counters with a head kick that drops Booker to the mat! Booker scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Booker is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer lands with a big right hook that stumbles Booker - he's out on his feet here! Hammer follows up with another monster hook that separates Booker from consciousness! Booker falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Hammer stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Antti Hammer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Tronkolovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Tronkolovic!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tronkolovic throws a head kick that Tyson semi-blocks.
It looks like Matt Tyson has been cut.
Tronkolovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Tronkolovic gets caught napping as Tyson dives in and scores a takedown. Tronkolovic manages to retain guard.
Tyson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tronkolovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyson.
Tyson advances to half guard.
Tronkolovic is trying to stand back up but Tyson is controlling him
Tyson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tronkolovic!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson is landing with some decent strikes but Tronkolovic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tyson landing punches.
Tyson with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big strike lands for Tyson! That's really hurt Tronkolovic and he's turned his back - Tyson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Tyson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Tyson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abdual Jemall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mazaman Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abdual Jemall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mazaman Man!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Man throws an elbow but Jemall slips to the side and avoids it well.
Man tries to score with some ground and pound. Jemall controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Jemall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jemall tries to bench press Man off him but Man keeps the position.
Jemall can't do much from the bottom here.
Man connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jemall some visible discomfort.
Man postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jemall is looking to regain half guard here but Man keeps moving and retains side control.
Jemall is working hard here to advance position.
Man scores with punches from side control.
Man in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Man postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throwing strikes but Jemall manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Man taking punishment in the form of punches.
Man taking a bit of punishment here - Jemall scoring with strikes.
Man tries to bench press Jemall off him but Jemall keeps the position.
Jemall lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man gets back to half guard.
Jemall prevents Man from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jemall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Man!
Man can't escape the position.
Jemall lands a nice shot to the head.
Man really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jemall raining down hammerfists from mount.
It looks like Mazaman Man has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemall wants to control the pace but Man is squirming around nicely.
Jemall working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jemall working Man over with strikes here.
Jemall prevents Man from getting the reversal.
Jemall scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Man?
Jemall is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Man is surviving well by controlling Jemall's body position as best he can.
Jemall lands with some strikes.
Jemall dominating with strikes here.
Jemall has hold of Man's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Man manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Man tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt Jemall.
Jemall unloading with bombs!
Man is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Man is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jemall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Man manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Man tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jemall presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jemall has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A nice elbow there by Jemall.
Jemall looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The cut above Mazaman Man's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jemall pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jemall scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Man?
The referee warns Man that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jemall working Man over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jemall tries to control but Man wriggling away.
Jemall working for a guillotine from mount but Man is in no mood to give up.
Jemall lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Man is looking to get to half guard.
Jemall is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Man is surviving well by controlling Jemall's body position as best he can.
Man is desperately trying 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdual Jemall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mazaman Man's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jemall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jemall.
Jemall preventing the sweep.
Jemall is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.
Jemall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jemall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jemall is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.
Man throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Man bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jemall's guard.
Jemall lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Man!
Jemall raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mazaman Man's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mazaman Man's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abdual Jemall!
Abdual Jemall is the new lightweight champion!
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