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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between JJ May (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Gromov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gromov has chosen LITTLE BIG- Russian Hooligans as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JJ May!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitry Gromov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
May rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gromov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gromov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like JJ May has been cut.
That kick from Gromov tenderised May's leg. May is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from May. Those never looked like landing.
May moves into range and clinches up with Gromov.
May breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
May slips a jab and a cross from Gromov.
A head kick misses from Gromov.
May seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gromov, right into the meat.
Gromov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
May avoids the head kick by Gromov.
Gromov lands a nice leg kick that just misses May's sensitive parts.
Gromov lands with a slapping head kick.
May is rocked!
May drops his hands momentarily and Gromov needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips May just on the top of the head. May drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in May - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dmitry Gromov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Kowalchuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serge DjambaShango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serge DjambaShango will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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, Vyacheslav Kowalchuk !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Serge DjambaShango!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DjambaShango wants to land a leg kick but Kowalchuk is out of range.
Kowalchuk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
DjambaShango pushes Kowalchuk away with a front kick.
DjambaShango lands a high kick!
It looks like Vyacheslav Kowalchuk has been cut.
DjambaShango throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kowalchuk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
DjambaShango goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kowalchuk is rocked!
DjambaShango drops Kowalchuk with a big left hand! Kowalchuk is injured, injured bad! DjambaShango jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serge DjambaShango!
Vyacheslav Kowalchuk was interviewed post fight and said 'Вы были сильны, Вы уклонился мои попытки Sub и избили me.But'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gennady Maksimushkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeke Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gennady Maksimushkin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gennady Maksimushkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zeke Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maksimushkin avoiding damage as Rivers throws knees to the body.
Rivers manages to break the clinch.
Maksimushkin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivers circles away.
Zeke Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers wants to clinch up but Maksimushkin keeps it at a distance.
Rivers gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Rivers seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Maksimushkin tries to improve position but can't.
Rivers working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Maksimushkin is pushing Rivers's head away, looking to escape. Rivers manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rivers gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers working away.
Maksimushkin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rivers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rivers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maksimushkin is not content to let Rivers control the position.
The ground and pound from Rivers seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rivers gets to mount! Maksimushkin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Maksimushkin is trying to escape the mount.
Rivers throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rivers looking to ground and pound but Maksimushkin is blocking nicely.
Maksimushkin blocking the ground and pound.
Maksimushkin tries to hold on but Rivers pushes him away.
Rivers punishing his opponent with strikes.
Maksimushkin regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maksimushkin is looking to improve his position.
Maksimushkin wants to get back to his feet.
Rivers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maksimushkin pushes Rivers off looking to stand but Rivers dives back in and keeps control.
Rivers gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Rivers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rivers showed some decent athleticism there.
Maksimushkin is breathing heavily.
Rivers thows a huge punch but Maksimushkin dodges it nicely.
Maksimushkin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maksimushkin tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maksimushkin wants to control but Rivers is keeping busy.
Maksimushkin wants to improve his position but Rivers is controlling well.
Rivers is trying to control. Maksimushkin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rivers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rivers is thwarting Maksimushkin's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivers stops Maksimushkin from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maksimushkin tries to get to full guard but Rivers has control of the leg.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Rivers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maksimushkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rivers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maksimushkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivers cracks Maksimushkin with an open hand slap.
Maksimushkin fails to land the takedown.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Maksimushkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivers misses with a leg kick
and Maksimushkin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rivers won't be happy with that.
Rivers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maksimushkin stalling away here and it's allowed Rivers to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Maksimushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers is trying to hold Maksimushkin in close to prevent damage but Maksimushkin has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers trying to control but Maksimushkin postures up.
Maksimushkin slows the pace down in half guard.
Maksimushkin tries to stand and escape but Rivers actually recovers to full guard.
Rivers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maksimushkin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maksimushkin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rivers wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rivers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maksimushkin defends well.
Rivers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maksimushkin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Maksimushkin trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gennady Maksimushkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maksimushkin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maksimushkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivers.
Rivers blocks a head kick by Maksimushkin.
Rivers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rivers wants to counter with a clinch but Maksimushkin pushes him away.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rivers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Maksimushkin is trying to control Rivers's posture but Rivers avoids it.
Zeke Rivers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivers decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A head kick by Maksimushkin misses
and Rivers moves into the clinch.
Rivers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers lands a takedown into guard.
Rivers stands up from Maksimushkin's guard - Rivers perhaps looking for a knockout.
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!
Maksimushkin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rivers counters with a two punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maksimushkin!
Maksimushkin fails with the takedown.
Rivers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rivers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rivers scores with a takedown into Maksimushkin's guard.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Maksimushkin keeps moving.
Maksimushkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Rivers 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 ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rivers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maksimushkin is looking to counter punch.
Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maksimushkin.
Rivers gets a double leg takedown into Maksimushkin's guard.
Maksimushkin wants to get back to his feet but Rivers passes into half guard.
Rivers throws a strike but Maksimushkin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Maksimushkin keeps moving.
Maksimushkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maksimushkin's guard.
Maksimushkin trying to control but Rivers postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maksimushkin wants to get back to full guard but Rivers has mounted him!
Maksimushkin manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Maksimushkin, under a barage of strikes from Rivers.
Maksimushkin missing with punches from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rivers connects with a nice short shot to Maksimushkin's temple.
Rivers decides to return to a standing position.
Maksimushkin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rivers tries to clinch there but Maksimushkin circles away.
Rivers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maksimushkin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers throws a head kick but Maksimushkin moves out of range.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rivers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rivers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maksimushkin keeps working.
Rivers stands up.
Maksimushkin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rivers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers shoots in and gets a takedown into Maksimushkin's guard.
Maksimushkin is working an open guard so Rivers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maksimushkin shoots for a double leg takedown but Rivers sprawls well. He's pushed Maksimushkin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maksimushkin sets himself, and Rivers steps forward looking for the clinch! Maksimushkin avoids it this time.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maksimushkin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rivers decides to stand up, so the ref orders Maksimushkin to his feet.
Rivers throws a sloppy head kick and Maksimushkin moves out of range easily.
Maksimushkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rivers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zeke Rivers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rivers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maksimushkin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rivers is looking to work some ground and pound but Maksimushkin has wrist control.
Maksimushkin trying to control the position here.
Maksimushkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers stands and steps away. Maksimushkin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rivers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maksimushkin breaks the clinch.
Zeke Rivers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rivers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maksimushkin holds on to Rivers's head and controls the position momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeke Rivers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rivers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeke Rivers!
Zeke Rivers thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Highfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aakke Vuori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Highfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aakke Vuori!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Highfield scores with a four punch combination!
Highfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vuori tries to counter with a clinch but Highfield shakes him off and moves away.
Highfield misses with a few strikes there.
Vuori dodges the punch combination from Highfield.
Vuori tries to counter with a clinch but Highfield shakes him off and moves away.
Highfield misses with a few strikes there.
Vuori tries to keep at a distance but Highfield has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vuori tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Highfield just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Vuori takes a shot to the head.
Vuori stalls.
Highfield is trying to break the clinch but Vuori is controlling him.
Highfield breaks from the clinch.
Highfield throws a right hand that Vuori ducks under and follows up with a left that Vuori also avoids with ease.
Vuori misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Highfield goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vuori fails with an attempt to clinch.
Highfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vuori is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Highfield misses with a few strikes there.
Highfield sets himself, and Vuori steps forward looking for the clinch! Highfield avoids it this time.
Highfield throws a big shot that misses.
Vuori slips a jab and a cross from Highfield.
Vuori wants to counter with a clinch but Highfield pushes him away.
Highfield throws a chopping leg kick but Vuori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Vuori tries to counter it with a takedown but Highfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Highfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Highfield throws a hook but Vuori blocks it.
Vuori closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vuori shoots in and drives through. Highfield sprawls well.
Highfield went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Highfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Highfield misses with a wild body shot.
Vuori is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highfield misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vuori wants to clinch up but Highfield keeps it at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vuori tries to land knees in the clinch but Highfield avoids the damage to the body.
Highfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Highfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Vuori won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Highfield's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vuori lands an elbow that stopped Highfield in his tracks for a moment.
Vuori keeps control of Highfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vuori comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vuori is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Highfield tries to break free but Vuori pushes him back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Vuori.
Highfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Highfield avoids the elbow strike from Vuori, against the ropes.
Highfield wants to break free but Vuori has control.
Nice elbow from Vuori.
Vuori controlling the action here for a moment.
Vuori lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like James Highfield has been cut.
Vuori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Highfield avoids it.
Highfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Vuori won't allow it.
Highfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vuori throws an elbow that misses.
Highfield tries to break the clinch but Vuori is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vuori pulls guard effortlessly.
Vuori is working an open guard so Highfield takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Highfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Highfield drives through and clinches with Vuori against the ropes.
Highfield tries to break the clinch but Vuori is controlling the position.
Vuori creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Highfield is trying to break the clinch but Vuori is controlling him.
Highfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Highfield breaks from the clinch.
Highfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vuori defending well as Highfield loads up on a big left hand.
We've been told by Highfield's head coaches at Mo's ($499) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vuori wants to clinch up but Highfield keeps it at a distance.
Highfield misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Highfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Highfield's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Highfield checks a leg kick.
Vuori slips a jab and a cross from Highfield.
Vuori dodges the punch combination from Highfield.
Highfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vuori can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Highfield.
Vuori drives through and clinches with Highfield against the ropes.
Highfield can't break the clinch.
Highfield dodges an elbow strike from Vuori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highfield working hard to break the clinch.
Highfield taking a breather.
Highfield is trying to maintain a safe position but Vuori gets an underhook and turns Highfield into the ropes.
Highfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vuori has him pressed against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuori is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Highfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vuori has him pressed against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Highfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Highfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vuori pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Vuori lands an elbow that stopped Highfield in his tracks for a moment.
Highfield managing to block the knees to the body from Vuori.
Highfield working hard to break the clinch.
Vuori keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Highfield's efforts to push away.
Highfield managing to block the knees to the body from Vuori.
Vuori looking to stall.
Highfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Vuori uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vuori looking to slow down the pace here.
Highfield is trying to break free.
Vuori fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Highfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Vuori has double underhooks.
Vuori blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Highfield is trying to push Vuori away but Vuori has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Vuori prevents Highfield from breaking the clinch.
Highfield is trying to break the clinch but Vuori has him pressed against the ropes.
Highfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Highfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vuori has him pressed against the ropes.
Highfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vuori lands an elbow just above Highfield 's eye.
Vuori keeps control of Highfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vuori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Highfield is defending well for now.
Vuori lands an elbow inside that Highfield shrugs off.
Highfield tries to break the clinch but Vuori is controlling the position.
Vuori wants to take the fight to the mat but Highfield manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Highfield stops a takedown attempt from Vuori.
James Highfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aakke Vuori.
Highfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Highfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vuori is trying to stall.
Highfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Highfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vuori has Highfield pressed against the ropes, preventing Highfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vuori is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vuori has Highfield pressed against the ropes, preventing Highfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Highfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Highfield is trying to break the clinch but Vuori is controlling him.
Highfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vuori has Highfield pressed against the ropes, preventing Highfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Highfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Highfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Vuori has double underhooks.
Highfield is looking to control Vuori's arms but Vuori gets an underhook and turns him. Now Highfield has his back to the ropes.
Highfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A knee to the head by Vuori.
Vuori has Highfield pressed against the ropes, preventing Highfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vuori keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Highfield's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aakke Vuori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Highfield's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vuori is looking to clinch.
Highfield misses with a two punch combination.
Highfield looks to land a combination but Vuori avoids it well.
Highfield looks to land a combination but Vuori avoids it well.
Highfield misses with a wild combination.
James Highfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vuori moves into the clinch successfully.
Highfield is trying to force a seperation but Vuori has the dominant position.
Vuori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Highfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vuori throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vuori manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vuori has a closed guard, preventing Highfield from standing up.
Vuori seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highfield wants to stand but Vuori has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Highfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vuori is adopting a defensive guard.
Highfield gets to his feet. Vuori looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vuori misses with a kick to the body.
Vuori clinches up with Highfield and pushes him back against the ropes.
Highfield avoids the elbow strike from Vuori, against the ropes.
Aakke Vuori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A frustrated look appears on Highfield's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Highfield is trying to break the clinch but Vuori has him pressed against the ropes.
Vuori prevents Highfield from breaking the clinch.
Vuori prevents Highfield from breaking the clinch.
Highfield pushes off an throws an elbow but Vuori leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Vuori is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Highfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Highfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Highfield. Those never looked like landing.
Vuori wants to counter the offense by Highfield and move into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highfield closes the distance and clinches.
Vuori throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vuori has Highfield pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Highfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Highfield is trying to break the clinch but Vuori is controlling him.
Highfield is trying to break the clinch but Vuori is controlling him.
Highfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vuori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Highfield is defending well for now.
Highfield blocks the elbow strike.
Vuori has Highfield pressed against the ropes, preventing Highfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Highfield is trying to push Vuori away but Vuori has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Highfield is trying to break free.
Highfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Highfield is trying to push Vuori away but Vuori has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Highfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Highfield is trying to force a seperation but Vuori has the dominant position.
Vuori has Highfield pressed against the ropes, preventing Highfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vuori lands an elbow that stopped Highfield in his tracks for a moment.
Vuori trying to control the position but instead, Highfield has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vuori into the ropes.
Vuori keeps control of Highfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Highfield takes a knee to the side of the body.
Highfield tries to circle away but Vuori has him pinned against the ropes.
Vuori goes for a takedown attempt but Highfield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James Highfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aakke Vuori.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vuori is looking to clinch but Highfield is avoiding it.
Vuori fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vuori tries to clinch but Highfield moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Highfield.
I think Highfield has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Highfield!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harley Weewax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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141 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harley Weewax!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weewax shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Weewax keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Weewax swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez throws a leg kick that misses.
Alvarez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Weewax back to the ropes. Alvarez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Weewax takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weewax looks to land a body kick but Alvarez moved away.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weewax.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Weewax paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weewax misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weewax. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a jab to the nose.
Weewax misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Weewax displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Weewax wants to counter the offense by Alvarez and move into the clinch position.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Weewax's waist but Weewax gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weewax swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Weewax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weewax.
Alvarez pushes Weewax up against the ropes in a clinch.
Weewax breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weewax shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarez as he avoids it easily.
Alvarez gets tackled into the ropes by Weewax. Weewax maintains the clinch.
Come on Weewax - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Weewax leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Alvarez jumps guard but Weewax turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez wants to take the fight to the mat but Weewax manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Weewax leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weewax takes one on the button.
Weewax scores with a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Weewax from controlling successfully.
Weewax won't allow Alvarez to get back to his feet.
Alvarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
My spies in Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) inform me that Weewax has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weewax is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez 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.
Weewax trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weewax is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Weewax misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weewax drops his hands momentarily and Alvarez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alvarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvarez goes for a double leg but Weewax avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Weewax continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harley Weewax will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alvarez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Weewax misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Weewax gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weewax is stalling here.
Alvarez is working for takedown but Weewax is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Weewax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a body shot
and Weewax counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alvarez won't be happy with that.
Weewax postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Weewax is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Weewax misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Weewax wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weewax wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Weewax tries to advance to mount but Alvarez denies him.
Alvarez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Weewax has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Weewax gets to mount! Alvarez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Alvarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Weewax sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Alvarez tries to hold on but Weewax pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez can't escape the position.
Weewax working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Weewax lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvarez tries to hold on but Weewax pushes him away.
Alvarez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alvarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Weewax.
Alvarez postures up.
Harley Weewax has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Weewax has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Weewax is keeping the position.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weewax wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Weewax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Weewax showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Weewax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weewax throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Weewax wants to clinch
and Alvarez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Weewax!
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weewax keeps working.
Alvarez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Weewax is trying to escape and Alvarez transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Weewax is forced to tap! Nice work there by Alvarez! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno Alvarez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Papantoniou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papantoniou comes to the ring accompanied by Phobophobia. Raul Mendez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kostas Papantoniou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raul Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Papantoniou fails to land the takedown.
Mendez throws a fast counter high kick but Papantoniou manages to duck under it in time.
Papantoniou displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendez.
Papantoniou stuffs the takedown.
Kostas Papantoniou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Mendez.
Mendez fails to land the takedown.
Papantoniou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez fails with the takedown
and Papantoniou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Papantoniou. No joy for Mendez on that attempt.
Papantoniou has Mendez up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Papantoniou is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mendez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mendez looks winded!
Papantoniou is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Papantoniou knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendez on the ground.
Papantoniou trying to control here.
Mendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Papantoniou keeps working.
Mendez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mendez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mendez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Papantoniou defends it well.
Mendez thows a huge punch but Papantoniou dodges it nicely.
Mendez wants to stand up but Papantoniou has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papantoniou is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendez's back!
Mendez prevents Papantoniou from getting a body triangle.
Papantoniou has got his arm under Mendez's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Mendez has spun round into Papantoniou's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Mendez wants to control from the top but Papantoniou keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Papantoniou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendez preventing the sweep.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Papantoniou keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mendez is looking to stand up but Papantoniou won't let him.
Papantoniou seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 Kostas Papantoniou will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mendez goes for a double leg but Papantoniou avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Papantoniou continues to drive forward.
Mendez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Papantoniou defends it nicely.
Papantoniou moves into the clinch.
Mendez is trying to drag Papantoniou to the mat but Papantoniou just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Kostas Papantoniou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Mendez.
Papantoniou pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Papantoniou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papantoniou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raul Mendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Papantoniou keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Papantoniou will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mendez scoring with some ground and pound.
Papantoniou looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Papantoniou keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez working some strikes from top position.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Papantoniou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Papantoniou trying to hold on to Mendez's head to control him but Mendez postures up.
Mendez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Papantoniou!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez has control of Papantoniou's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Papantoniou regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Papantoniou is desperately trying to improve his position but Mendez has a good base and remains in mount.
Mendez has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Papantoniou is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raul Mendez!
Raul Mendez took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Kostas Papantoniou was interviewed post fight and said 'This fight is not lost for me but,i won experience and i continue stronger for the victory!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kiri Parata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pakiya Djisamsoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parata comes to the ring accompanied by Rumplestiltskin. Djisamsoe has chosen As The Smoke Clears as his entrance music. Pakiya Djisamsoe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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191 lbs
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23
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiri Parata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pakiya Djisamsoe!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djisamsoe dives in for a single leg takedown but Parata sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Djisamsoe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Djisamsoe is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Parata is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pakiya Djisamsoe!
Pakiya Djisamsoe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramos Mendonca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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205 lbs
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202 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramos Mendonca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Masters!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters shoots in and drives through. Mendonca sprawls well.
Mendonca swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Masters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendonca gets caught flat footed, as Masters shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mendonca wants to sweep here but Masters controlling him for the moment.
Mendonca keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters looking to pass the guard.
Mendonca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Masters on the ground.
Mendonca wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters trying to control but Mendonca is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mendonca wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masters manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mendonca on his heels. He'll look to pass Mendonca's guard now, I'm sure.
Mendonca pulls Masters in to control the position.
Mendonca is trying to control the position but Masters postures up.
Mendonca looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Masters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters tries to stand but Mendonca is controlling from the bottom.
Mendonca managing to control the position.
Masters throwing strikes from guard but Mendonca blocks nicely.
Mendonca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendonca pulls Masters in to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Masters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mendonca is pulling down on Masters's head to control his posture.
Masters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters wants to control from the top but Mendonca keeps moving.
Masters wants to pass the guard but Mendonca is keeping the position.
Mendonca wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendonca manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Masters manages to get himself to full guard.
Mendonca working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masters's head.
Mendonca working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masters's head.
Mendonca lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendonca has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Masters is looking for a triangle but Mendonca pushes his legs off easily.
Masters looks winded!
Mendonca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendonca scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendonca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendonca lands a couple of digs.
Mendonca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendonca with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mendonca is in close to Masters's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendonca is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendonca won't allow Masters to sweep him here.
Mendonca lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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 Ramos Mendonca will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Masters drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mendonca tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Masters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mendonca wants to control but Masters postures up.
Mendonca is not content to let Masters control the position.
Masters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Masters misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendonca is trying to control Masters's posture but Masters avoids it.
Mendonca is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendonca is working hard here to advance position.
Masters is looking to take a break and control but Mendonca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendonca tries to bench press Masters off him but Masters keeps the position.
Masters tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masters has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Masters working away.
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.
Mendonca is looking for a sweep.
Masters misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Masters taking a breather here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mendonca moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters shoots in but no luck this time.
Masters shoots and misses
and Mendonca counters by moving into the clinch.
Masters is breathing heavily.
Mendonca breaks from the clinch.
Mendonca gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Masters to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mendonca wants to stand but Masters is controlling the position.
Mendonca is adopting a defensive guard.
Mendonca continues to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters stopping the sweep attempt from Mendonca.
Masters throwing strikes from guard but Mendonca blocks nicely.
Mendonca keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
Mendonca is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mendonca on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mendonca tries to get out of the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masters takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendonca misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Masters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mendonca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Masters takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Masters goes for a double leg but Mendonca avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Mendonca continues to drive forward.
Mendonca displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masters.
Mendonca went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mendonca misses with a body shot.
And Masters tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendonca pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendonca.
Mendonca gets a takedown into half guard.
Masters has hold of Mendonca's hands but Mendonca slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendonca slips a nice elbow through Masters's hands, connecting with Masters's forehead.
Masters blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendonca.
Masters on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mendonca connects with a nice short shot to Masters's temple.
Mendonca lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Masters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendonca is working away from the top position though.
Mendonca missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendonca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masters can do to turn this around?
Mendonca looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mendonca working the head and body with strikes.
Mendonca winds up and cracks Masters with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendonca winds up and cracks Masters with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendonca is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Masters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendonca pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Mendonca there.
Mendonca is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendonca lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca working over Masters with some ground and pound. Masters looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mendonca working the head and body with strikes.
Mendonca winds up and cracks Masters with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendonca lands a nice short elbow.
Mendonca working the head and body with strikes.
Masters trying to control from the bottom.
Masters has hold of Mendonca's hands but Mendonca slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mendonca looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mendonca lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mendonca looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Masters with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendonca slips a nice elbow through Masters's hands, connecting with Masters's forehead.
Mendonca lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mendonca scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mendonca winds up and cracks Masters with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendonca working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Mendonca there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendonca working over Masters with some ground and pound. Masters looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramos Mendonca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendonca 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Wick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Ever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that John Wick has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily John Wick seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Wick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Winston Ever!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wick fails to land the takedown.
Wick misses with a double jab.
Wick blocks a head kick by Ever.
Ever shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wick sprawls well. Wick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ever gets slowly back to his feet.
Ever closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ever lands in his opponent's guard.
Ever throws a strike but Wick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick drops back looking for a leg! Ever is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ever manages to kick Wick off! Wick jumps back into Ever's guard.
Ever wants to stand but Wick is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ever is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ever pushes Wick off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wick throws a right hand that Ever ducks under and follows up with a left that Ever also avoids with ease.
Ever throws a head kick that half lands.
Wick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ever throws a nice looking combination but Wick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ever throws a head kick that Wick semi-blocks.
Wick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ever throws a head kick but Wick moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Ever misses
and Wick counters by clinching up.
Ever pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ever throws a head kick but Wick moves out of range.
Wick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ever sprawls well. Ever wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wick gets slowly back to his feet.
Wick closes the distance but Ever moves to the side
and Ever counters with a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Wick. No joy for Ever on that attempt.
Ever tries a head kick but it misses.
Ever shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wick defends it nicely.
John Wick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winston Ever.
Ever looks winded!
Wick throws a nice looking combination but Ever bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ever goes for a double leg but Wick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Wick continues to drive forward.
Wick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wick shoots for a takedown but Ever saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wick drives through and clinches with Ever against the ropes.
Wick blocks an elbow strike.
Ever breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wick looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ever throws a head kick that misses.
Ever throws a head kick but Wick moves out of range.
Ever dives in and grabs Wick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wick pushes down on Ever's head and hops out.
Wick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Ever's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ever tries a head kick but it misses.
Wick misses with a few strikes there.
Wick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ever fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wick sprawls well initially but Ever persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wick keeps control of the position for the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ever thows a huge punch but Wick dodges it nicely.
Wick looking for submissions off his back.
Ever lands strikes from half guard.
Wick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wick looking for submissions off his back.
Ever has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ever with the ground and pound but Wick uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Ever dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ever shoots in for a takedown but Wick shows good takedown defense.
Wick fails to land with a series of punches.
Wick moves into the clinch.
Wick blocks an elbow strike from Ever.
Wick breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Ever.
Wick tries to bum rush Ever with a series of wild strikes but Ever uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wick tries to clinch but Ever moves out of range.
John Wick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ever manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ever misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
John Wick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ever clinches up with Wick and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ever is trying to break free.
Wick avoids the elbow strike from Ever, against the ropes.
Wick tries to pull guard but Ever won't allow it.
Ever creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ever throws an elbow but it misses.
Ever wants to break free but Wick has control.
Ever breaks the clinch.
Ever lands with a slapping head kick.
Wick scores with a head kick.
Wick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ever lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A left and a right from Wick both land. Nice combination.
Ever shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wick defends it nicely.
John Wick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winston Ever.
Ever is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ever scores with a head kick. Wick tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Wick. No joy for Ever on that attempt.
Ever avoids the head kick by Wick.
Ever tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ever takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ever showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wick.
Ever moves out of range of the body kick.
Ever unleashes a big counter combination but Wick bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wick throws a head kick that misses.
Ever looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left and a right from Wick both land. Nice combination.
Wick fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Ever's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
John Wick is winning the standup battle so far.
Ever avoids the head kick by Wick.
Ever shoots in for a takedown but Wick shows good takedown defense.
Ever ducks under a wild hook from Wick.
Ever throws a head kick that half lands.
Ever scores with a head kick. Wick tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ever scores with a head kick. Wick tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ever avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Ever's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wick keeps the fight on the outside.
Ever clinches.
Wick ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wick no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ever throwing strikes from guard but Wick blocks nicely.
Ever working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ever throwing strikes but missing.
Ever throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ever accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ever throws a strike but Wick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wick trying to control the position from guard on top but Ever is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ever working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wick.
Ever is looking to stand up but Wick isn't so interested in that idea.
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 John Wick will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Ever.
A head kick misses from Wick.
Ever avoids the head kick by Wick.
Ever throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wick blocks a head kick by Ever.
Ever avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ever shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wick sprawls well. Wick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ever gets slowly back to his feet.
Wick misses with a two punch combination.
Ever plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Ever.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wick blocks a head kick by Ever.
Wick blocks a head kick by Ever.
Wick tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ever manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick fails to land with a series of punches.
Ever tries to clinch up.
Wick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ever.
Wick works over Ever's head and body with a nice combination.
Wick fails with the takedown.
Wick takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wick lunges at Ever with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ever's hand.
Wick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ever circles away quickly and effectively.
Wick throws a combination that misses
and Ever counters with a two punch combo.
Wick blocks a head kick by Ever.
Wick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ever pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ever.
Wick misses with a combination
and Ever counters with a one-two to the body.
Wick throws a series of punches but Ever avoids them all with ease.
Ever shoots in looking for a takedown but Wick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ever's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Wick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winston Ever.
Wick throws a wild body kick that Ever sees coming a mile off.
Ever will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ever plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wick moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ever shoots in for a double leg but Wick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ever throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wick instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick dodges an elbow strike from Ever.
Wick tries to land a knee to the head but Ever blocks with his arms.
Wick breaks from the clinch.
Wick tries to bum rush Ever with a series of wild strikes but Ever uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ever looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wick is fending him off so far but Ever persists. Nope, Wick circles away and we're back to standing.
Ever takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ever throws a head kick but Wick moves out of range.
Wick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ever looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ever tries to clinch but Wick moves out of range.
Ever shoots in but Wick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Ever looks to move away, Wick throws a big counter combo bu Ever just gets out of the way.
A head kick misses from Ever.
As Ever looks to move away, Wick throws a big counter combo bu Ever just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Wick finds it's target.
Wick lands with a slapping head kick.
Wick lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ever tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wick swivels and escapes.
Wick appears to be looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wick throws a head kick but Ever moves out of range.
Ever shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ever slaps away a takedown attempt from Wick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ever fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wick throws a head kick that misses
and Ever counters with a three punch combo that has Wick backing up. Wick nods at Ever to acknowledge the strikes.
Ever tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ever somewhat.
Wick clinches up with Ever and pushes him back against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Wick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wick has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wick!
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