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HFC 4: Junior vs Jack PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Quetzalcoatl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quetzalcoatl comes to the cage accompanied by El Rey y Yo. Tyson Thomas has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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279 lbs
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257 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armando Quetzalcoatl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyson Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quetzalcoatl ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Nice sprawl there from Quetzalcoatl as Thomas shoots in.
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quetzalcoatl tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas throws the left hand but Quetzalcoatl avoids the punch easily.
Quetzalcoatl tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quetzalcoatl lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thomas looks gassed!
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!
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Quetzalcoatl shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Armando Quetzalcoatl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Thomas.
Crunch! Quetzalcoatl slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
Quetzalcoatl drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Quetzalcoatl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quetzalcoatl with a knee to the head.
It looks like Tyson Thomas has been cut.
A knee to the head by Quetzalcoatl.
Quetzalcoatl scores with a knee to the head.
Quetzalcoatl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Quetzalcoatl!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Quetzalcoatl is looking to escape.
Quetzalcoatl 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.
Thomas is thwarting Quetzalcoatl's attempts to control the position.
Thomas prevents Quetzalcoatl from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quetzalcoatl is refusing to be controlled, as Thomas sits in half guard.
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Quetzalcoatl's head.
Quetzalcoatl moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thomas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Quetzalcoatl wants to stand and escape but Thomas is having none of it.
Quetzalcoatl keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Thomas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thomas postures up in Quetzalcoatl's guard and throws a big left but Quetzalcoatl blocks it.
Thomas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Quetzalcoatl wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas postures up in Quetzalcoatl's guard and throws a big left but Quetzalcoatl blocks it.
Thomas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thomas stops Quetzalcoatl from standing up.
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Quetzalcoatl wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Quetzalcoatl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thomas postures up in Quetzalcoatl's guard and throws a big left but Quetzalcoatl blocks it.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Quetzalcoatl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas postures up.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Quetzalcoatl is retaining full guard.
Thomas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quetzalcoatl works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas stops Quetzalcoatl from standing up.
Quetzalcoatl managing to control the position.
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!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Quetzalcoatl's shoulder, as Quetzalcoatl tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Quetzalcoatl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Thomas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Quetzalcoatl takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Quetzalcoatl sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Quetzalcoatl lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Quetzalcoatl wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quetzalcoatl stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Armando Quetzalcoatl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Thomas.
Quetzalcoatl doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quetzalcoatl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quetzalcoatl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Quetzalcoatl wants to clinch.
Quetzalcoatl tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Quetzalcoatl on his heels. He'll look to pass Quetzalcoatl's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quetzalcoatl wants to stand but Thomas is controlling the position.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Quetzalcoatl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas stops Quetzalcoatl from standing up.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Quetzalcoatl keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tyson Thomas.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Quetzalcoatl shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Quetzalcoatl counters with a flying knee that drops Thomas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quetzalcoatl has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thomas is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quetzalcoatl has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thomas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Thomas looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Quetzalcoatl prevents it.
Thomas wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Quetzalcoatl dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Thomas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Quetzalcoatl.
Quetzalcoatl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quetzalcoatl is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Quetzalcoatl circles away and we're back to standing.
Quetzalcoatl wants to clinch.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quetzalcoatl as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quetzalcoatl gets caught napping as Thomas dives in and scores a takedown. Quetzalcoatl manages to retain guard.
Quetzalcoatl wants to stand but Thomas is controlling the position.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quetzalcoatl is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Quetzalcoatl controlling Thomas's posture.
Quetzalcoatl keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Quetzalcoatl lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thomas!
Quetzalcoatl looking to control but Thomas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quetzalcoatl is looking to stand but Quetzalcoatl has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
You get the feeling that Thomas really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Quetzalcoatl wants to control the pace but Thomas is squirming around nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thomas is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Quetzalcoatl trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armando Quetzalcoatl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Quetzalcoatl trying to control but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tyson Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quetzalcoatl trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armando Quetzalcoatl showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Quetzalcoatl, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Armando Quetzalcoatl!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Armando Quetzalcoatl!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Armando Quetzalcoatl!
Armando Quetzalcoatl wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carnival Hippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Storm (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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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carnival Hippo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Storm!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hippo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Storm circles away quickly and effectively.
Storm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hippo.
Good standup being displayed there by Hippo as he connects with a hook.
Storm tries to clinch up.
A jab-cross combination lands for Hippo and sends Storm crashing to the mat! Hippo follows him down to the mat - Storm regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Storm is rocked!
Hippo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Storm is still in real trouble! Can Hippo finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hippo has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Storm is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carnival Hippo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Trueman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafal Sadecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Trueman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafal Sadecki!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadecki misses with a low kick.
Sadecki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trueman counters with a left and a right that stings Sadecki.
Sadecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trueman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trueman shoots in but Sadecki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown by Trueman or perhaps it was just good defense by Sadecki which made him look bad.
Trueman gets tackled into the cage by Sadecki. Sadecki maintains the clinch.
Trueman gets underhooks to prevent Sadecki's takedown attempt.
Trueman is pressed up against the cage. Sadecki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trueman down to the mat. Trueman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jim Trueman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafal Sadecki.
Trueman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadecki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Trueman has picked Sadecki up and slammed him! Sadecki can't keep hold of the triangle and Trueman manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trueman in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sadecki is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Trueman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlo McCloughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ctrl Trlc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ctrl Trlc will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlo McCloughan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ctrl Trlc!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trlc tries to bum rush McCloughan with a series of wild strikes but McCloughan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trlc fails with the takedown
and McCloughan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trlc's guard.
McCloughan scoring with some ground and pound.
Trlc controls McCloughan momentarily but McCloughan frees himself.
McCloughan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McCloughan works over Trlc with some ground and pound from guard.
McCloughan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCloughan working some strikes from top position.
Trlc looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trlc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCloughan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCloughan lands a couple of elbows.
McCloughan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trlc is trying to keep McCloughan in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCloughan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloughan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCloughan distracts Trlc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McCloughan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trlc is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McCloughan is in close to Trlc's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCloughan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Trlc is rocked!
McCloughan distracts Trlc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trlc is still in real trouble! Can McCloughan finish him?
McCloughan with a nice head shot there.
McCloughan connects with a couple of short punches.
McCloughan loads up on a big left hand. Trlc felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - McCloughan looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Trlc can't hide his disappointment, as McCloughan celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlo McCloughan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolas Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ross Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nikolas Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov misses with a combination
and Maxwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Romanov connects with a jab.
Maxwell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Romanov's waist but Romanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maxwell off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maxwell.
Ross Maxwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maxwell shoots for a double leg takedown but Romanov sprawls well. He's pushed Maxwell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov stuffs the takedown attempt from Maxwell. Maxwell gets slowly back to his feet.
Maxwell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maxwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Romanov pinned against the cage. Romanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Romanov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maxwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maxwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oooooh!!! Romanov has knocked Maxwell down with a huge combo! Romanov steps away and waves a wobbly Maxwell back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Maxwell is rocked!
It looks like Ross Maxwell has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maxwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Romanov is fending him off so far but Maxwell persists. Nope, Romanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Romanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Romanov throws a leg kick that misses.
Romanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Maxwell off the cage and back into rage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell has a takedown stuffed.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romanov as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maxwell.
Romanov lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romanov as he jumps to the side.
Maxwell feints and then cracks Romanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romanov down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Romanov lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolas Romanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Maxwell's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maxwell looks for a takedown but Romanov sprawls well.
Maxwell misses with a takedown
and Romanov counters with a left and a right that stings Maxwell.
Maxwell throws a hook to the side of Romanov's head but Romanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maxwell fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Romanov but Romanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nikolas Romanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell misses with a hook
and Romanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Romanov thows a body shot but no joy.
Romanov scores with a body shot.
Maxwell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxwell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oh Maxwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ross Maxwell's cut is getting worse.
Romanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maxwell.
Maxwell seems to have got his legs back now.
Nikolas Romanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maxwell walks straight into a right hand from Romanov - that's dropped him! Romanov jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Maxwell from any more punishment! Maxwell complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nikolas Romanov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Dewit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danzka Cranraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carl Dewit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danzka Cranraz!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dewit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cranraz fails with the takedown.
Dewit wants to clinch up but Cranraz keeps it at a distance.
Dewit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cranraz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dewit to the mat! Dewit manages to get full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cranraz is working Dewit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dewit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cranraz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dewit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dewit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cranraz on the ground.
Cranraz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cranraz throwing strikes from guard but Dewit blocks nicely.
Cranraz working some strikes from top position.
Dewit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cranraz thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewit keeping moving, preventing Cranraz from controlling successfully.
Cranraz with a nice head shot there.
Cranraz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cranraz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dewit taking a bit of punishment here - Cranraz scoring with strikes.
Cranraz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dewit sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cranraz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dewit is breathing heavily.
Cranraz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dewit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cranraz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Cranraz crashes against the mat.
Cranraz throws an elbow but Dewit slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranraz scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cranraz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dewit sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cranraz lands a few punches from side control.
Cranraz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dewit down.
Cranraz cracks Dewit with a big elbow.
Dewit avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cranraz.
Cranraz in side control, throwing shots but Dewit defends.
Dewit managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cranraz.
Cranraz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dewit to his feet.
Dewit wants to clinch.
Cranraz shoots in for a double leg but Dewit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dewit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cranraz.
Carl Dewit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danzka Cranraz.
Dewit tries to clinch up
and Cranraz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cranraz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dewit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cranraz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cranraz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cranraz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dewit's head.
Cranraz slips nicely into half guard.
Cranraz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cranraz is looking to take a break and control but Dewit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cranraz thows a huge punch but Dewit dodges it nicely.
Cranraz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dewit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cranraz throwing shots but Dewit is blocking nicely.
Dewit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cranraz decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Cranraz feints and as Dewit raises his hands in defense, Cranraz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cranraz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dewit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dewit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cranraz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dewit's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cranraz postures up in Dewit's guard and throws a big left but Dewit blocks it.
Cranraz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cranraz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cranraz won't allow Dewit to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danzka Cranraz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cranraz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cranraz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dewit counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dewit.
Cranraz is trying to drag Dewit to the mat but Dewit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carl Dewit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danzka Cranraz.
Cranraz has Dewit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dewit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dewit stops a takedown attempt from Cranraz.
Cranraz blocks a body shot from Dewit.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cranraz.
Cranraz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dewit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranraz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dewit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dewit scores with a shoulder strike.
Cranraz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cranraz is breathing heavily.
Cranraz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cranraz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cranraz throwing strikes but missing.
Dewit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cranraz being controlled here momentarily.
Cranraz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranraz trying to control but Dewit is working from the bottom.
Dewit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dewit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dewit has Cranraz pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cranraz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dewit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranraz throwing strikes from guard but Dewit blocks nicely.
Cranraz distracts Dewit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cranraz being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranraz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cranraz throws a big right hand that misses.
Dewit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dewit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dewit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cranraz landing with the ground and pound.
Cranraz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dewit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cranraz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cranraz thows a big elbow that misses.
Danzka Cranraz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cranraz chips away with some ground and pound.
Cranraz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranraz lands a couple of digs.
Cranraz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dewit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cranraz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cranraz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dewit's head.
Dewit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dewit has momentary wrist control but Cranraz slips an elbow through the middle.
Dewit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cranraz.
Cranraz slips nicely into half guard.
Cranraz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cranraz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cranraz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danzka Cranraz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cranraz shoots in but Dewit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cranraz tries for a takedown but Dewit circles away easily
and Dewit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cranraz tries to score a body lock takedown but Dewit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carl Dewit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danzka Cranraz.
Cranraz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cranraz tries for a takedown but Dewit manages to get underhooks.
Cranraz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dewit lands with a short shot to the head.
Dewit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cranraz is working for takedown but Dewit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cranraz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cranraz fails to pull guard.
Cranraz is working for takedown but Dewit is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cranraz backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Dewit.
Dewit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cranraz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dewit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dewit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cranraz backwards.
Dewit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cranraz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dewit pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dewit moves in looking to clinch but Cranraz pushes him off.
Dewit wants to clinch up but Cranraz keeps it at a distance.
Carl Dewit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dewit moves in looking to clinch but Cranraz pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranraz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dewit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cranraz with a poor takedown
and Dewit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dewit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dewit.
Dewit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dewit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cranrazs head.
Well,Dewit is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Cranraz takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dewit gets underhooks to prevent Cranraz's takedown attempt.
Dewit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cranraz tries to pull guard but Dewit holds him up against the cage and eventually Cranraz drops back down to his feet.
Dewit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dewit pushes Cranraz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dewit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cranrazs head.
Dewit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cranraz is rocked!
Dewit lands with a left to the head.
Cranraz is still on wobbly legs! Can Dewit finish him?
Cranraz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dewit prevents it.
Dewit lands a shot to the body.
Dewit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cranraz backwards.
Dewit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cranraz or not.
Dewit digs a right hand into Cranraz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cranraz's gas tank.
A short left from Dewit.
Dewit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dewit scores with a shot to the side of Cranraz's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dewit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dewit - that landed with a thud.
Dewit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dewit scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dewit unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cranraz! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dewit is unloading with more strikes now! Cranraz drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Dewit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kesuke Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyagi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Your'e The Best Around. Kesuke Miyagi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Charles Oliveira's chin.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kesuke Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi moves into the clinch.
Miyagi has Oliveira pushed against the cage.
Miyagi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oliveira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Miyagi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oliveira in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oliveira fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kesuke Miyagi.
Miyagi fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliveira circles away.
Miyagi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliveira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miyagi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Oliveira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi avoiding damage.
Miyagi missing with knees to the body.
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.
Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miyagi walks away with a smile on his face. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliveira shoots in but Miyagi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyagi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Miyagi circles away easily
and Miyagi counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kesuke Miyagi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Miyagi tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it.
Miyagi wants to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt - Miyagi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira being controlled against the cage.
Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miyagi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oliveira avoiding damage as Miyagi throws knees to the body.
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.
A bit of stalling here from Miyagi.
Miyagi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kesuke Miyagi.
Miyagi moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Miyagi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miyagi effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Miyagi holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliveira drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyagi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kesuke Miyagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Oliveira looks for a takedown but Miyagi sprawls well.
Miyagi has managed to clinch.
Oliveira being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kesuke Miyagi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oliveira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira scores with a nice strike.
Nice sprawl there from Miyagi as Oliveira shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyagi tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miyagi wants to clinch.
Miyagi moves to clinch but Oliveira breaks away
and Oliveira counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Miyagi sprawls well. He's pushed Oliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Charles Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyagi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miyagi stalling the fight.
Oliveira fails to pull guard.
Come on Miyagi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi lands a knee to the body.
Oliveira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira successfully pulls guard.
Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miyagi is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kesuke Miyagi.
I've got Miyagi 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Kesuke Miyagi!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Kesuke Miyagi!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Kesuke Miyagi!
Kesuke Miyagi wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blitz Finish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hei Jari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). hei Jari has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Blitz Finish's chin.
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194 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blitz Finish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, hei Jari!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finish is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jari.
Finish misses with a few strikes there.
Finish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finish.
That kick from Finish tenderised Jari's leg. Jari is trying to keep his angry face on.
Finish tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jari listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Jari.
Finish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jari lands with a good body shot.
Jari is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jari slaps away a takedown attempt from Finish, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jari misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Finish.
Finish misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jari throws a right and a left that Finish avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jari misses with a series of wild punches.
Finish 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.
No joy there for Finish, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jari thuds a left hand into Finish's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Finish.
Jari lands with a hook. Finish tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jari misses the jab.
hei Jari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finish misses with a low kick.
Jari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finish was well out of range. Poor timing from Jari.
Jari misses with a double jab.
Finish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jari wants it to stay on the feet.
Finish thuds his shin into the meat of Jari's side.
Jari fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Finish is out of range.
Finish throws a head kick that Jari semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jari blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jari scores with a jab to the jaw.
Finish fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finish is breathing heavily.
Finish takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jari lands a head shot.
Finish is rocked!
Finish doesn't manage to clinch there - Jari circles away.
Jari scores with a body shot.
Jari throws a looping overhand right but Finish ducks down to avoid it.
Jari loads up on a big right hand but Finish slips the punch.
Jari lands a jab to the head.
Jari cracks Finish with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Jari. Beautiful body shot.
Finish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jari.
Jari misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finish.
Finish fails to land with a series of punches.
Jari throws a right and a left that Finish avoids nicely.
Jari scores with a sloppy right hand. Finish should have avoided that one.
Blitz Finish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finish checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Finish.
Finish misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jari throws a hook to the side of Finish's head but Finish sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finish throws a right and a left that Jari avoids nicely.
Finish misses with a leg kick.
Jari slips under a jab.
Finish doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jari keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Finish moves out of range of the strikes.
Jari punishes Finish's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jari catches Finish with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jari lands with a shot to the body.
Jari drops Finish with a beautiful combination! Finish stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jari is looking for the KO!
Oh Finish is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jari connects with a nice cross there... Finish is looking wobbly and Jari recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Finish to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Jari jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). hei Jari!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seifer Shinra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinra comes into the arena with Final Fantasy 7 Boss Battle Theme blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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244 lbs
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270 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seifer Shinra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sandor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinra throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clegane tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shinra is in Clegane's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shinra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shinra is in close to Clegane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shinra 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.
Shinra is looking to work some ground and pound but Clegane has wrist control.
Clegane seems keen to control Shinra's posture.
Clegane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shinra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shinra preventing the sweep.
Shinra wants to control from the top but Clegane keeps moving.
Shinra postures up in Clegane's guard and throws a big left but Clegane blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinra wants to control from the top but Clegane keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shinra swats away the attempt to clinch by Clegane.
A clash of legs there as Shinra blocks the low kick.
Clegane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sandor Clegane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clegane connects with a high kick.
Shinra throws an overhand right that lands on Clegane's shoulder, as Clegane tries to avoid the shot.
Shinra fails to land the takedown.
Shinra avoids the head kick by Clegane.
Clegane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clegane is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clegane throws a sloppy head kick and Shinra moves out of range easily.
Clegane stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Clegane.
Clegane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shinra is defended easily by Clegane.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seifer Shinra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clegane slaps away a takedown attempt from Shinra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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!
Shinra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clegane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clegane tries to avoid it but Shinra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clegane to the ground. Clegane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clegane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clegane misses with a head kick.
Clegane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shinra blocks the body kick.
Shinra blocks a head kick by Clegane.
Clegane ducks right into an uppercut from Shinra.
Good work by Shinra as he checks the leg kick.
Clegane connects with a high kick.
It looks like Seifer Shinra has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clegane wants to clinch.
Clegane throws a head kick but Shinra moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shinra moves out of range of the body kick from Clegane.
Shinra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clegane throws a sloppy head kick and Shinra moves out of range easily.
Shinra moves out of range of the body kick.
Shinra closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Clegane quickly recovers to half guard.
Shinra drops an elbow to the side of Clegane's head.
Clegane is looking for a sweep. Shinra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shinra is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clegane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shinra not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Clegane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seifer Shinra's cut.
That's time! Shinra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Clegane throws a sloppy head kick and Shinra moves out of range easily.
Shinra throws a jab when Clegane was well out of range.
Clegane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shinra's sensitive parts.
Shinra blocks a head kick by Clegane.
Clegane misses with a low kick.
Sandor Clegane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Clegane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shinra gets the takedown into side control.
Shinra creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Clegane sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Shinra tries to score with some ground and pound. Clegane controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shinra scoring with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clegane struggling a bit here.
Clegane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane is looking to control Shinra's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clegane avoid being mounted?
Shinra lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shinra trying to control from Clegane's half guard. Clegane has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shinra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clegane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shinra thows a big elbow that misses.
Clegane manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Clegane controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinra is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Clegane tries to take Shinra's back but instead Shinra uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Clegane tries to pass to full mount but Shinra defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shinra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sandor Clegane hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No luck for Shinra with that takedown attempt.
Clegane dodges the punch combination from Shinra.
Clegane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sandor Clegane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clegane throws a head kick but Shinra moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shinra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shinra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Seifer Shinra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seifer Shinra's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shinra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clegane.
Shinra moves out of range of the body kick from Clegane.
Shinra blocks a head kick by Clegane.
Clegane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shinra checks it well.
Clegane scores with a kick to the body.
Clegane misses with a low kick.
Clegane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clegane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shinra fails to land the takedown.
Clegane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sandor Clegane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinra has his takedown stuffed
and Clegane counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shinra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seifer Shinra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shinra moves out of range of the body kick from Clegane.
Clegane throws a head kick that misses.
Clegane lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shinra will feel that in the morning.
Clegane tries a head kick but it misses.
Clegane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clegane has closed the distance and engaged Shinra in a clinch.
Shinra wants a takedown.
Clegane landing knees to the head.
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!
Clegane putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shinra in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Seifer Shinra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clegane scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Clegane throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shinra goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clegane prevents it.
Clegane misses with a punch on the inside.
Shinra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clegane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shinra tries to score a body lock takedown but Clegane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clegane misses with the head strike.
Clegane tries to land knees in the clinch but Shinra avoids the damage to the body.
Clegane looking to throw knees to the head but Shinra is blocking nicely.
Clegane is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shinra tries to pull guard but Clegane holds him up against the cage and eventually Shinra drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane lands a knee to the body.
Clegane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clegane has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shinra is trying to keep an underhook but Clegane manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Clegane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clegane stands up from half guard.
Clegane scores with a leg kick.
Clegane throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clegane tries a head kick but it misses.
Shinra moves out of range of the body kick.
Clegane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shinra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shinra shoots in for a double leg but Clegane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clegane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clegane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clegane.
Clegane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clegane comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clegane - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shinra goes for a takedown attempt but Clegane pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sandor Clegane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clegane connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandor Clegane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clegane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Sandor Clegane!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Sandor Clegane!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Sandor Clegane!
Sandor Clegane wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buhawi Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Junior might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Linkin Park - Somewhere I Belong. Buhawi Jack will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugo Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buhawi Jack!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jack wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Jack is keeping the position.
Jack looking for a sweep. Not yet Jack, not yet.
Junior drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Junior jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jack bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Junior's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jack slips nicely into half guard.
Jack wants to pass to mount but Junior is defending the position.
Junior is trying to stand.
Junior is looking for a sweep. Jack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jack looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Junior makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Junior.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack wants to pass the guard but Junior is keeping the position.
Jack preventing the sweep.
Jack passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Junior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jack working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jack goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Junior rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jack's guard! Nice work there by Junior!
Jack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Jack is keeping the position.
Junior wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Hugo Junior wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jack fails with a takedown attempt.
Jack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack shoots in but Junior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior closes the distance and pushes Jack back into the cage.
Junior gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jack regains guard.
Jack is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jack working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Junior has passed into half guard!
Junior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Junior wants to control but Jack is keeping him busy.
Junior controlling the action here.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jack is defending against the submission attempts here by Junior.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior is taking a breather. Jack says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.
Junior passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jack!
Junior is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Jack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Junior drives through with a takedown into Jack's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jack is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jack's back!
Jack tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Junior 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.
A bone on bone clash there as Jack blocks the leg kick.
Jack gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Junior slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Junior chips away with some ground and pound.
Junior is working Jack over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jack can't keep his opponent in guard - Junior advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Junior wants to take a breather but Jack is having none of it.
Junior is pressing down on Jack's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jack is holding on for now.
Junior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jack has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
Junior performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jack taking some punishment here, with Junior in his half guard.
Junior wants to pass to mount but Jack is defending the position.
Jack is trying to get back to full guard.
Junior is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior is working for a submission of some sort.
Junior prevents Jack from improving his position.
Junior looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Junior looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Junior is trying to work for a kimura but Jack is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Junior throws a big right hand that misses.
Junior wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
Jack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jack keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Junior trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack wants to sweep but no luck.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jack lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Junior!
Jack goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Junior is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Junior controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Junior stands up from Jack's guard - Junior perhaps looking for a knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Junior dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jack throws a low kick, looking for Junior's leg but Junior calmly moves out of range.
Junior misses with a low kick.
Jack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hugo Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Junior closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jack quickly recovers to half guard.
Junior is looking for a kimura but Jack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Junior to get the leverage.
Junior is keen to just control but Jack is a slippery customer.
Junior is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jack defends it well.
Jack is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Junior's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Junior's back!
Jack looking for the RNC.
Jack looking to break Junior's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Junior remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jack will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior manages to stand up with Jack still on his back. Eventually Jack drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack scores a takedown into full mount!
Hugo Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Junior manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Junior doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jack.
Jack is pressing down on Junior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Junior is holding on for now.
Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Junior gets back to full guard.
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior pushes Jack off and scrambles back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jack. That's going to slow Junior down.
Jack is looking to clinch.
Junior closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Junior lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack looking for a guillotine here but Junior defends easily.
Jack wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hugo Junior just wasn't active enough.
Junior looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jack wants to sweep but no luck.
Jack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Junior trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
Junior works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jack is trying to get back to full guard.
Junior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jack is just riding it out for now. Junior eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior prevents Jack from improving his position.
Jack is refusing to be controlled, as Junior sits in half guard.
Junior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jack sees it coming and defends easily.
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!
Jack works his way to full guard. Good work.
Junior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jack's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior trying to control from half guard but Jack is working away.
Jack gets back to full guard.
Junior is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Junior clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jack shoots in but Junior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Junior shoots in and bounces Jack off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Junior trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
Junior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Junior is trying to get an arm triangle but Jack is defending well.
Junior tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Junior has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jack tries to buck Junior off but Junior is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior working the head and body with strikes.
Jack is trying to improve his position.
Junior is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jack sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jack is staying active underneath Junior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jack wants to get back to full guard.
Junior trying to control the pace.
Junior is working for a submission of some sort.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Junior is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack moves into full guard.
Jack keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Junior preventing the sweep.
Junior trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Junior slips nicely into half guard.
Jack gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Junior jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jack keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jack is on top in guard.
Junior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jack off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A telegraphed right hand from Jack misses the target.
Jack gets caught flat footed, as Junior shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jack keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Junior preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jack's guard.
Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Jack defends the submission attempt.
Jack regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jack scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Junior had his way with Buhawi Jack in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Junior fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jack sprawls well initially but Junior persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Junior in particular looking to stall.
Jack tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
Junior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Junior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jack tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Junior has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jack slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is trying to control the action in half guard but Jack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jack is not content to let Junior control the position.
Junior looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Junior is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jack has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jack is just riding it out for now. Junior eventually gives up the hold.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jack wants to sweep but Junior has passed to side control!
Jack sneaks back into half guard.
Well, if Junior is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Junior is trying to control the action in half guard but Jack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior is trying for a kimura here. Jack looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Junior wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hugo Junior!
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