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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anzhor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmed Babilon Mamed (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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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 45 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anzhor Azhiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ahmed Babilon Mamed!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamed rushes Azhiev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Azhiev pulls guard effortlessly.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mamed working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Azhiev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mamed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mamed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mamed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Azhiev isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mamed stacks Azhiev on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mamed!
Azhiev is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamed tries to move into full mount but can't pass Azhiev's legs.
Azhiev is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamed trying to control the position but Azhiev is working away.
Azhiev is looking to regain half guard here but Mamed keeps moving and retains side control.
Azhiev is working hard here to advance position.
Azhiev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mamed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azhiev 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamed is trying to maintain the position but Azhiev is very close to passing his half guard.
Azhiev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mamed trying to control but Azhiev postures up.
Mamed gets back to full guard.
Mamed is trying to keep Azhiev in close.
Mamed looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Azhiev passes into half guard.
Mamed trying to control here.
Azhiev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Azhiev seems to be working for a kimura but Mamed defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Azhiev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Azhiev is looking for a kimura but Mamed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Azhiev to get the leverage.
Mamed wants to control but Azhiev is keeping busy.
Azhiev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Azhiev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamed looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anzhor Azhiev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Azhiev stuffs the takedown.
Azhiev shoots in and bounces Mamed off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Azhiev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mamed looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mamed looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mamed!
Azhiev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Azhiev is trying for a kimura here. Mamed looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Azhiev wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anzhor Azhiev!
A pretty intense looking Anzhor Azhiev took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoga Flame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johny Baker has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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177 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yoga Flame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Baker!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flame takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Flame pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yoga Flame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flame throws a sloppy head kick
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand.
Flame avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Baker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Flame uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
Flame bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baker's head.
It looks like Johny Baker has been cut.
Flame misses with a jab to the body
and Baker counters with a leg kick.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flame paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left and a right from Baker both land. Nice combination.
Flame looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flame misses with a body shot.
Baker clinches up with Flame and pushes him back against the cage.
Flame avoids a wild elbow strike from Baker.
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flame.
Flame throws a head kick that misses.
Baker throws a series of punches but Flame avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker swinging wildly here.
Flame throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baker's head.
Flame misses with a leg kick
and Flame takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johny Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flame lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab, jab by Flame - just one landing.
Baker is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flame shoots in and gets a takedown into Baker's guard.
Baker is still in real trouble! Can Flame finish him?
Baker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Flame is working Baker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Flame's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flame makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flame preventing the sweep.
Flame stops Baker from standing up.
Baker seems to have recovered his senses.
Flame connects with a couple of short punches.
Flame throwing strikes from guard but Baker blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker wants to get back to his feet but Flame is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Flame thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Flame sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baker's guard.
Baker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flame.
Baker is trying to stand up here but Flame is controlling him well.
Flame is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Baker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flame. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flame takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flame working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Flame looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Baker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Baker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flame not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Baker wants to get back to full guard.
Flame sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Baker wants to control but Flame is keeping busy.
Flame is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Baker's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flame sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Flame has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Flame landing strikes from the mount and Baker is in trouble!
Flame scoring with strikes but Baker is staying in there.
Flame 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.
Flame scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Flame pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flame breaks from Baker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Flame sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Baker is looking to improve his position but Flame isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoga Flame dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Baker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Flame moves out of range of the body kick from Baker.
Horrible takedown attempt by Flame or perhaps it was just good defense by Baker, which made it look bad.
Baker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Flame attempts a counter takedown but Baker avoids it well and moves away.
Flame throws a wild body kick that Baker sees coming a mile off.
Baker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Flame lands with a nice body punch.
Flame closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baker circles away.
Flame pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Flame misses with a body shot.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker lands a jab-cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Flame.
Baker has closed the distance and engaged Flame in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker stalling the fight.
Flame is looking to control Baker's arms but Baker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Flame has his back to the cage.
Baker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flame fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baker.
Johny Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flame.
Flame throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Flame drops his hands momentarily and Baker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Flame takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flame dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flame scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flame throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Flame moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That has opened up Johny Baker's cut even more.
Flame takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Flame fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baker to the ground. Flame is now in Baker's guard.
Flame pushing down on Baker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Baker is refusing to be controlled, as Flame sits in half guard.
Flame is nestled in close to Baker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Flame lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Flame is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baker defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Flame in particular looking to stall.
Baker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Baker is kicking away at Flame from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Flame grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Baker trying to push Flame off... Baker taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Yoga Flame!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Claus Clausen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvi Rausku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rausku is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Notkea Rotta - Taas Lähtee Taju . This should be a great matchup!
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
20 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Claus Clausen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 46 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvi Rausku!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Clausen as Rausku shoots in.
Clausen scores with a one two! Rausku had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Clausen throws a hook but Rausku avoids it easily.
Clausen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Clausen duly obliges.
Rausku swinging wildly here.
Clausen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clausen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rausku manages to avoid it.
Rausku darts in looking for a takedown but Clausen gets double underhooks and turns Rausku into the cage.
Clausen lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rausku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clausen throws a lazy right hand but Rausku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rausku is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rausku throws an overhand right that lands on Clausen's shoulder, as Clausen tries to avoid the shot.
Rausku misses with a two punch combination.
Rausku connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clausen. Clausen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rausku misses with a series of wild punches.
Rausku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clausen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clausen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clausen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rausku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clausen.
Rausku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No joy there for Rausku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rausku just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Clausen misses the target.
Clausen misses with an uppercut. Rausku saw that one coming.
Rausku darts in looking for a takedown but Clausen gets double underhooks and turns Rausku into the cage.
It looked like Clausen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rausku.
Claus Clausen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvi Rausku.
Rausku thuds his right hand into Clausen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rausku misses with a combination
and Clausen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rausku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clausen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rausku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clausen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clausen jabs Rausku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rausku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rausku looks winded!
A punch lands to the side of Rausku 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Rausku misses with a double jab.
Clausen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rausku.
Clausen lands a body shot.
Rausku goes for a double leg but Clausen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clausen continues to drive forward.
Rausku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clausen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clausen lands a jab to Rausku's midsection.
Rausku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Arvi Rausku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clausen lands with a nice body punch.
Clausen is looking to wear down Rausku with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Clausen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rausku walks into a left hand.
Clausen cracks Rausku with an open hand slap.
It looks like Arvi Rausku has been cut.
Rausku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clausen.
Clausen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rausku manages to avoid it.
Clausen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rausku is just out of range.
Rausku looks to land a combination but Clausen avoids it well.
Clausen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rausku falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clausen counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Clausen.
Rausku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clausen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clausen scores with a decent looking hook.
Rausku stalks Clausen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clausen's face. Clausen staggers backwards, shaken.
Clausen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rausku moves away.
Clausen throws a body shot but no joy.
Rausku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rausku throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Clausen counter with a right hand.
Clausen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rausku shoots and misses
and Clausen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rausku thinking.
Rausku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clausen.
Rausku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rausku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clausen.
Clausen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clausen punishes Rausku's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Clausen. Beautiful body shot.
Claus Clausen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clausen lands a slapping body shot.
Clausen clobbers Rausku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clausen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Clausen lands a glancing blow to the side of Rausku's head.
Clausen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clausen connects with a body shot that sends Rausku's belly button to the back.
Clausen throws out a powerful jab.
Clausen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rausku is rocked!
Clausen throws a right hand that Rausku ducks under and follows up with a left that Rausku also avoids with ease.
Rausku is still on wobbly legs! Can Clausen finish him?
Clausen misses with a wild body shot.
Rausku seems to have recovered his senses.
Clausen slips a jab and a cross from Rausku.
Clausen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Clausen.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Clausen!
Rausku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rausku doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clausen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Clausen. Those never looked like landing.
Decent striking displayed by Clausen there.
Clausen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clausen avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Clausen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arvi Rausku's cut.
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.
Clausen sizes up Rausku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rausku shoots and misses
and Clausen counters with a nice body shot.
Clausen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clausen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rausku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clausen stuns Rausku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clausen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rausku can do to turn this around?
Clausen cracks Rausku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clausen lands with a good body shot.
Rausku takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rausku drops his hands momentarily and Clausen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arvi Rausku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rausku fails to land with a series of punches.
Clausen thumps Rausku with a low kick.
Rausku is breathing heavily.
Clausen misses with a few strikes there.
Clausen lands with an overhand left.
Nice uppercut lands for Clausen. That snapped Rausku's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clausen just misses with a punch to the body.
Clausen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clausen cracks Rausku with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clausen scores with a jab. Rausku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rausku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clausen dodges the punch combination from Rausku.
Rausku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clausen stuffs the takedown.
Claus Clausen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvi Rausku.
Rausku fails to land the takedown.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rausku might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Clausen has got the better of the exchanges.
Clausen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rausku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clausen lands with a hook. Rausku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Rausku misses the target.
Rausku looking to score a takedown here. Clausen is defending well but Rausku drives through and ends up in Clausen's guard.
Clausen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rausku is controlling him.
Clausen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Clausen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rausku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clausen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clausen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clausen is trying to keep Rausku in close.
Clausen keeping full guard, as Rausku tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Clausen connects with the punch.
Rausku misses with a takedown attempt
and Clausen counters with a stiff right hand.
Clausen connects with a solid leg kick.
Clausen misses with an uppercut. Rausku saw that one coming.
Rausku shoots and misses
and Clausen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clausen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rausku shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clausen but Clausen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clausen lands a nice shot to the body.
Clausen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rauskus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rausku looks for a takedown but Clausen sprawls well.
Rausku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rausku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rausku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rausku avoids the body shot from Clausen.
Clausen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Clausen as he connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Clausen.
Clausen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rausku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clausen scores with a jab to the body.
Clausen lands a nice looking body shot.
Rausku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clausen scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Clausen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arvi Rausku's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Clausen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clausen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clausen works Rausku's body with a nice hook.
Rausku has his takedown stuffed
and Clausen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rausku fails with a takedown attempt.
Clausen scores with a jab to the body.
Clausen lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rausku misses with a left hand
and Clausen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Clausen as Rausku shoots in.
Claus Clausen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvi Rausku.
Clausen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clausen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rausku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clausen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rausku on the side of the head.
Clausen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rausku under the eye.
Clausen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clausen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rausku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clausen.
Clausen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rausku under the eye.
Rausku fails to land the takedown.
Clausen scores with a nice strike.
Clausen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clausen stuffs the takedown.
Clausen jabs at Rausku's body.
Rausku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clausen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rausku. Rausku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clausen connects with a jab.
Rausku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rausku darts in looking for a takedown but Clausen gets double underhooks and turns Rausku into the cage.
Clausen works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rausku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arvi Rausku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rausku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clausen cracks Rausku with a hook to the temple - Rausku is on wobbly legs here! Clausen swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Rausku falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Clausen wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Claus Clausen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Laven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilfred Trent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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195 lbs
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192 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Laven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wilfred Trent!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laven fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laven closes the distance and clinches.
Laven dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Laven throws a knee to the head but misses.
Laven pressing his opponent against the cage.
Trent looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laven lands a nice knee to the body.
Laven with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Wilfred Trent has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Laven has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Trent has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Laven is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Trent takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laven throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trents head.
Knees to the body from Laven.
Laven with a knee to the head.
Laven unloads a knee to the mid-section. Trent lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of stalling here from Laven.
Laven lands a shot to the body.
Trent looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Laven lands a knee to the body.
Laven lands a hook that snaps the head of Trent backwards.
Laven manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Laven lands a right hand.
A knee to the head by Laven.
A short uppercut from Laven.
Laven unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Trent takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Laven.
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!
Laven scores with a knee to the head.
Laven with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laven with a knee to the head.
Laven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laven connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trent's face.
Laven putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Trent in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Laven lands a knee to the head.
Trent is trying to break the clinch but Laven has him pressed against the cage.
Trent wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Laven with a knee to the head.
Laven is pushing Trent up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Laven lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laven lands a left hand.
Laven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laven utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Laven controlling the action here for a moment.
Laven scores with a shoulder strike.
Laven with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Laven unloads a knee to the mid-section. Trent lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Laven is struggling to control the position.
Laven landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Laven with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laven lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trent takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up Wilfred Trent's cut even more.
Laven lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Laven.
Laven connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trent's face.
Laven controlling the action here for a moment.
Laven lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Laven.
Laven taking a breather.
Laven stalling against the cage.
Laven with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Laven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilfred Trent's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Laven clinches.
Laven lands a knee to the body.
Laven lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Laven lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Laven.
Trent takes a knee right on the jaw!
Laven slowing the pace effectively.
Laven lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Laven.
Laven lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Laven connects with a knee to the head.
Laven lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laven crunches a lovely knee into Trent's ribcage.
Laven connects with a knee to the head.
Trent is breathing heavily.
Laven lands a left hand.
Trent is rocked!
Daniel Laven has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Laven.
Trent is still on wobbly legs! Can Laven finish him?
Trent takes a knee right on the jaw!
Laven unloads a knee to the mid-section. Trent lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Laven makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laven with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Laven.
Laven scores with a knee to the head.
Trent is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Laven is defending well.
Laven lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laven landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Laven.
Laven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laven stalling.
Laven scores with a knee to the head.
Laven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trent can do to turn this around?
Trent goes for a takedown attempt but Laven pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daniel Laven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Trent.
Laven has Trent up against the cage in a clinch.
Laven working Trent over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Laven.
Trent seems to have recovered his senses.
Laven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laven obliges.
Laven unloads a knee to the mid-section. Trent lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laven throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trent blocks it with crossed arms.
Trent wants to take the fight to the mat but Laven manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Daniel Laven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilfred Trent.
Trent is trying to drag Laven to the mat but Laven just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Laven unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Trent wants to get back to striking at distance but Laven won't allow it.
Laven lands a knee to the head.
Laven connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trent's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Laven.
Laven landing knees to the head.
Trent drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laven lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laven controlling the action here for a moment.
Trent takes a knee to the side of the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Laven takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A frustrated look appears on Trent's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Laven using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Laven landing knees to the head.
The cut above Wilfred Trent's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Laven lands with a short shot to the head.
Laven with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Laven.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laven landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Laven with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Laven lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laven lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Trent has Laven pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laven manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Laven lands a hook that snaps the head of Trent backwards.
Trent is looking for a takedown.
Laven landing knees to the body.
Laven will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Trent up against the cage.
Laven lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trent backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Laven dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wilfred Trent's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Laven rushes Trent and presses him up against the cage.
Laven lands a knee to the head.
Laven scores a nice knee to the body.
Laven landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Laven.
Laven lands an uppercut.
Laven landing knees to the head.
Laven controlling the action here for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laven.
Laven scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Laven landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laven putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Trent in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Laven.
Laven with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Laven will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Trent up against the cage.
Laven with a knee to the head.
Laven scores with a shoulder strike.
Laven connects with a knee to the head.
Laven stalling the fight.
Laven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laven.
Laven tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trent avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laven looking to throw knees to the head but Trent is blocking nicely.
Trent is trying to break free.
Laven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trent has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Laven landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of stalling here from Laven.
Laven with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trent is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laven gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Laven just leaning against Trent, taking a breather.
Laven using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Trent takes a knee right on the jaw!
Laven throws a knee to the head but misses.
Laven tries a knee to the head but Trent blocks it.
Laven misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trent avoiding damage as Laven throws knees to the body.
Trent on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laven wants to stall.
Trent is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daniel Laven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trent tries for a takedown but Laven manages to get underhooks.
Daniel Laven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilfred Trent.
Trent has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Laven lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laven crunches a lovely knee into Trent's ribcage.
Trent is trying to drag Laven to the mat but Laven just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Laven lands with a left to the head.
Wilfred Trent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trent wants to take the fight to the mat but Laven manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Trent can't get the takedown.
Laven with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Laven lands a knee to the body.
Trent is looking to take this one to the mat.
Laven landing knees to the head.
Wilfred Trent's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Laven using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Laven.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Laven makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trent misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Laven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laven, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Laven!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Kilmster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilmster's entrance music is Maylene & The Sons of Disaster - Darkest of Kin. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
30 - 25 - 1 |
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193 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
30 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Kilmster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Kilmster.
Kilmster gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilmster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz trying to control the action but Kilmster is working from the bottom.
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilmster regains half guard there - taking advantage of Diaz's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Kilmster is defending well.
Diaz prevents Kilmster from improving his position.
Diaz 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.
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kilmster is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Kilmster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diaz looking for a submission but Kilmster manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kilmster tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Diaz moves into full mount!
Diaz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster can't escape the position.
Diaz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Diaz working for a submission but Kilmster is keeping him at bay.
Kilmster is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Kilmster tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kilmster regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz passes to full mount!
Kilmster is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bad Pluto! (17 Elite Coach) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Diaz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kilmster gets back to half guard.
Kilmster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kilmster is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz wants to control from the top but Kilmster keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Diaz 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.
Kilmster throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kilmster takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diaz throws a jab when Kilmster was well out of range.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kilmster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Kilmster avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Kilmster misses its target.
Nice uppercut there from Kilmster.
Kilmster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Kilmster shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Kilmster misses the target.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Kilmster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz swings for the body but Kilmster moves out of range.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilmster.
Kilmster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Kilmster.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Kilmster down.
Kilmster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Kilmster avoids it easily.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Kilmster moved out of range nicely.
Kilmster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kilmster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kilmster.
Kilmster lands a head shot.
Jake Kilmster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Kilmster.
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!
Kilmster misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kilmster does no damage.
Diaz slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Kilmster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz throws a jab when Kilmster was well out of range.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilmster manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kilmster did well to prevent Diaz getting side control.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kilmster has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster trying to control from the bottom.
Kilmster is trying to get back to full guard.
Matt Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kilmster trying to control here.
Kilmster is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilmster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is working for a kimura but Kilmster is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Kilmster won't allow it.
Kilmster is looking to improve his position.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Kilmster defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Kilmster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilmster fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Kilmster didn't see that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Kilmster checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz cracks Kilmster with an open hand slap.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kilmster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Kilmster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kilmster continues to drive forward.
Diaz throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz takes a swing at Kilmster's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilmster misses the target.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilmster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kilmster is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Kilmster circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Kilmster's shoulder, as Kilmster tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Kilmster's ribs.
Matt Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kilmster slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kilmster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Kilmster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jake Kilmster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Diaz.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diaz throws a body punch but Kilmster moves out of range.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to sprawl but Kilmster drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kilmster seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diaz is concentrating on defense, preventing Kilmster from advancing position.
Kilmster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Kilmster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Kilmster stalling.
Diaz tries to roll over but Kilmster keeps him under control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Kilmster trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kilmster's guard.
Jake Kilmster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz trying to control but Kilmster is working from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Kilmster has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kilmster is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kilmster is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kilmster.
Kilmster working Diaz over with strikes.
Kilmster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Diaz.
Well Diaz 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Diaz!
Matt Diaz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcio Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Carneiro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Rasmus - In the Shadows. Marcio Martins is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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244 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Carneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcio Martins!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carneiro throws a combination that misses
and Martins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carneiro's guard.
Martins preventing the sweep.
Martins trying to control but Carneiro is working from the bottom.
Martins stops Carneiro from standing up.
Martins is stalling in the full guard.
Martins trying to control but Carneiro is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carneiro is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Carneiro is looking to control Martins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carneiro avoid being mounted?
Martins passes to side control.
Martins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carneiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carneiro is trying to strike from the bottom but Martins has passed into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is working to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Carneiro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Martins is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Carneiro is surviving well by controlling Martins's body position as best he can.
Martins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Martins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carneiro has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Martins's lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carneiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins seems to be working for a kimura but Carneiro defends the submission attempt.
Carneiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Martins stopping the sweep attempt from Carneiro.
Martins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Martins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martins looking to sit in guard and control but Carneiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro trying to control but Martins is working from the bottom.
Martins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carneiro trying to control but Martins is working from the bottom.
Carneiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martins is keeping the position for now.
Carneiro postures up in Martins's guard and throws a big left but Martins blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martins keeping moving, preventing Carneiro from controlling successfully.
Martins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carneiro passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcio Martins dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Martins shoots in for a takedown but Carneiro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carneiro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Martins manages to circle out of the way.
Carneiro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Carneiro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Martins is trying to improve his position.
Martins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Carneiro off and has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Carneiro is trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro staying busy and making it hard for Martins to control.
Martins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Carneiro defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Carneiro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Carneiro wants to get back to full guard.
Martins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carneiro trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins controlling the action here.
Martins is looking to pass Carneiro's guard but actually Carneiro recovers to full guard.
Martins trying to control the position from guard on top but Carneiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martins forces his way into half guard.
Martins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martins stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro trying to get back to full guard but Martins takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Martins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Martins looking to control but Carneiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martins avoids the attempt from Carneiro to control.
Martins looking to control but Carneiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marcio Martins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carneiro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins avoids the attempt from Carneiro to control.
Carneiro is squirming around, avoiding Martins's attempts to control the action.
Carneiro tries to lock up and control but Martins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Martins is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Carneiro is surviving well by controlling Martins's body position as best he can.
Martins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carneiro is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcio Martins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carneiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Carneiro as Martins shoots in.
Carneiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carneiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martins feints the counter takedown.
Carneiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carneiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro throws a lazy right hand but Martins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carneiro has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins is trying to trip Carneiro. He has hold of a leg but Carneiro is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Martins persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Martins stopping the sweep attempt from Carneiro.
Martins wants to control from the top but Carneiro keeps moving.
Martins pushes down on Carneiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Martins is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Carneiro as he works his way to full guard.
Martins looking to sit in guard and control but Carneiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Martins keeping moving, preventing Carneiro from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins is looking for a triangle here but Carneiro uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Martins wants to control but Carneiro postures up.
Carneiro tries to move to mount but Martins blocks the move with his legs.
Martins struggling a bit here.
Martins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is thwarting Martins's attempts to control the position.
Martins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martins.
Carneiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Martins has wrist control.
Martins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carneiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carneiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martins looking for a sweep. Not yet Martins, not yet.
Marcio Martins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martins keeping moving, preventing Carneiro from controlling successfully.
Carneiro postures up in Martins's guard and throws a big left but Martins blocks it.
Carneiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Carneiro is trying to control. Martins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daniel Carneiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carneiro is trying to work for a kimura but Martins is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carneiro seems to be working for a kimura but Martins defends the submission attempt.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Carneiro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Martins 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcio Martins!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sambo Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Drezner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drezner has chosen Cypress Hill - Checkmate as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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166 lbs
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162 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sambo Rambo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 4, fighting out of London, Zak Drezner!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drezner takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been informed that Drezner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Drezner misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Drezner, which made it look bad.
Rambo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drezner throws a one two combo.
Drezner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Drezner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Drezner. No joy for Rambo on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Drezner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Drezner wants to clinch.
Rambo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drezner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rambo looking for submissions off his back.
Drezner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rambo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drezner.
Rambo wants to get back to full guard.
Drezner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rambo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rambo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drezner defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drezner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drezner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drezner throws a big right hand that misses.
Drezner won't allow Rambo to sweep him here.
Drezner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drezner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drezner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drezner throwing strikes from guard but Rambo blocks nicely.
Drezner is working Rambo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drezner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rambo looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drezner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drezner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rambo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drezner is aware though and is defending well.
Drezner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rambo dives on top into guard.
Rambo looking to sit in guard and control but Drezner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Drezner is in close to Rambo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drezner throwing strikes from guard but Rambo blocks nicely.
Drezner distracts Rambo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drezner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rambo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drezner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rambo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rambo is trying to keep Drezner in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drezner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drezner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rambo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Drezner stacks Rambo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Drezner!
Drezner misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rambo tries to improve position but can't.
Rambo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Drezner off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Drezner's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rambo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Drezner is trapped and Rambo is scoring with shots to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Drezner dominated that round.
That's time! Rambo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown but Drezner shows good takedown defense.
Rambo tests Drezner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rambo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drezner.
Drezner lands with a hook. Rambo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rambo scores with a jab to the head.
Drezner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rambo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drezner tries to clinch there but Rambo circles away.
Drezner is looking to clinch but Rambo is avoiding it.
Drezner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drezner throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo shoots for a takedown but Drezner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drezner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Drezner shoots in and gets a takedown into Rambo's guard.
Drezner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rambo's guard.
Rambo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rambo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rambo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Drezner postures up in Rambo's guard and throws a big left but Rambo blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drezner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rambo dives on top into guard.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Drezner keeps moving.
Rambo stops Drezner from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Drezner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rambo prevents Drezner from getting back to his feet.
Drezner has his foot on Rambo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rambo works his way back into a safe position though.
Rambo forces his way into half guard.
Drezner wants to get back to full guard.
Drezner is trying to stand up here but Rambo is controlling him well.
Rambo controlling the action here.
Rambo lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rambo wants to control but Drezner is keeping him busy.
Drezner wants to get back to his feet.
Rambo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Drezner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rambo thows a huge punch but Drezner dodges it nicely.
Rambo wants to take a breather but Drezner is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rambo misses with a double jab.
Drezner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drezner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rambo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drezner is one step ahead there.
Drezner cracks Rambo with a solid left hand.
Rambo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rambo, not yet.
Drezner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drezner postures up.
Rambo has a closed guard, preventing Drezner from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rambo trying to control the position.
Rambo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zak Drezner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drezner goes for a small jab and connects. Now Drezner goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Rambo stumbles back but Drezner runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Rambo to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Rambo will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zak Drezner!
Zak Drezner is the new lightweight champion!
Zak Drezner took some time post fight to say the following; 'I would like to thank my manager Otg my trainers and of course you the fans this championship means the world to me and i couldn't of done it without all of you and millions watching around the world believing in me so thank you again '.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugues De Payens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demolition Man Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Payens comes to the cage accompanied by Rage against the machine - Bombtrack. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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189 lbs
21 - 4 - 0 |
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190 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugues De Payens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Demolition Man Randy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randy looks to score with a jab to the body but De Payens is just out of range.
Randy tries for a takedown but De Payens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Payens lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Payens.
De Payens gets caught flat footed, as Randy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Randy won't allow De Payens to sweep him here.
Randy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Payens seems keen to control Randy's posture.
De Payens wants to stand but Randy is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randy throws a big right hand that misses.
De Payens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Randy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Randy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Randy trying to control the position from guard on top but De Payens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randy prevents De Payens from getting back to his feet.
De Payens wants to sweep here but Randy controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Payens is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Randy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Randy trying to control the position from guard on top but De Payens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Payens controlling the position.
De Payens wants to get back to his feet but Randy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Payens wants to sweep but no luck.
Randy with a nice head shot there.
Randy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Randy won't allow De Payens to sweep him here.
Randy landing with the ground and pound.
Randy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Payens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Payens trying to control the position.
De Payens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Randy.
De Payens controls Randy momentarily but Randy frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Payens is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Randy throws a big elbow that misses.
De Payens controls Randy momentarily but Randy frees himself.
Randy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Payens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Randy working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Randy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Randy throws a big elbow that misses.
De Payens is looking to stand up but Randy isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Payens wants to sweep but no luck.
Randy throws a big right hand that misses.
De Payens wants to stand and escape but Randy is having none of it.
De Payens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Randy is fighting to break De Payens's control of his arms but De Payens is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens 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.
Randy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Randy wants to control from the top but De Payens keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Randy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Payens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Randy preventing the sweep.
Randy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Payens controls Randy momentarily but Randy frees himself.
Randy is looking to work some ground and pound but De Payens has wrist control.
Randy wants to control from the top but De Payens keeps moving.
De Payens looking to control.
Randy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Payens is pulling down on Randy's head to control his posture.
De Payens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Randy.
De Payens wants to sweep here but Randy controlling him for the moment.
Randy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Payens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Payens working a defensive guard here.
De Payens looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
De Payens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Randy's guard.
De Payens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Payens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Randy can't keep his opponent in guard - De Payens advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Randy is looking for a sweep. De Payens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randy is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Payens uses his free foot to push down on Randy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Randy.
De Payens content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demolition Man Randy 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.
Randy fails with the takedown.
De Payens scores with a jab to the body.
De Payens connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Randy is defended easily by De Payens.
De Payens feints a jab promting Randy to slip. De Payens then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Randy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Payens lands a really nice looking cross but Randy seems unphased.
Randy swings for the body but De Payens moves out of range.
Randy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Payens as he avoids it easily.
Hugues De Payens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demolition Man Randy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for De Payens. That snapped Randy's head back.
Randy closes the distance and clinches up with De Payens, looking for a takedown. Randy pushes De Payens against the cage but De Payens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Randy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've been told by De Payens's head coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De Payens with a nice cross.
De Payens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Payens wants it to stay on the feet.
Randy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Payens swivels and escapes.
De Payens keeps Randy at a distance using the push kick.
De Payens fakes the leg kick and cracks Randy in the body.
Randy is breathing heavily.
De Payens lands a nice hook to Randy's body. Randy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Payens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Randy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Payens misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randy dives in for a single leg takedown but De Payens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy takes one on the button.
De Payens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Payens fakes the leg kick and cracks Randy in the body.
De Payens clinches up with Randy and pushes him back against the cage.
De Payens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randy's elbow.
Randy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Payens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Randy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Payens lands a nice uppercut.
De Payens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Randy avoids it.
De Payens lands a left hand that snaps the head of Randy backwards.
De Payens lands with a short shot to the head.
De Payens lands a left hand.
A short left from De Payens.
De Payens misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from De Payens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Payens's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and De Payens duly obliges.
De Payens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randy.
Randy throws a body punch but De Payens moves out of range.
Hugues De Payens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Payens moves in looking to clinch but Randy pushes him off.
Randy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab by De Payens.
Randy misses with a wild body shot.
De Payens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randy can do to turn this around?
Randy throws a poor cross that misses
and De Payens counters with a straight right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by De Payens!
A big left from Randy misses.
Hugues De Payens is winning the standup battle so far.
Randy walks into a stiff left hand from De Payens.
De Payens goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
De Payens is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randy misses with a hook.
De Payens lands a leg kick that knocks Randy off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Payens throws a sloppy head kick and Randy moves out of range easily.
Randy feints the counter takedown.
Randy loads up on a big right hand but De Payens slips the punch.
De Payens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Randy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Payens scores with a jab to the head.
Randy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Payens swivels and escapes.
Good leg kick by De Payens there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Randy darts in looking for a takedown but De Payens gets double underhooks and turns Randy into the cage.
De Payens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hugues De Payens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Payens with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Payens tries to bum rush Randy with a series of wild strikes but Randy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Payens leaves Randy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues De Payens dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Randy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Payens scores with a three punch combo!
De Payens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Randy doesn't seem bothered though.
De Payens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Randy doesn't seem bothered though.
De Payens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Randy shoots in for a takedown but De Payens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Payens with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Payens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Payens. Randy does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Payens connects with a body shot that sends Randy's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Payens closes the distance and pushes Randy back into the cage.
De Payens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Payens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Randy is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Payens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Randy is rocked!
De Payens lands a shot to the body.
Randy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Payens just stands there and leans against the cage.
De Payens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Randy is still on wobbly legs! Can De Payens finish him?
De Payens lands a body shot.
Randy seems to have recovered his senses.
Randy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randy manages to break the clinch.
Crunch! De Payens slams his shin into Randy's torso.
Randy swings for the body but De Payens moves out of range.
De Payens ducks under a wild hook from Randy.
De Payens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Randy tries for a takedown but De Payens circles away easily
and De Payens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hugues De Payens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demolition Man Randy.
Good leg kick by De Payens there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Payens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Payens misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy throws out a loose jab but De Payens uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Payens scores with the left hand. Randy knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randy throws a poor cross that misses
and De Payens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A cross from De Payens lands.
Randy misses with a hook
and De Payens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Demolition Man Randy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randy looks to throw the jab but De Payens is out of range.
Randy swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Payens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Randy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Payens catches Randy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Randy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Payens's guard.
Randy prevents De Payens from getting back to his feet.
De Payens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
De Payens sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Randy manages to get to full guard.
De Payens wants to pass the guard but Randy is keeping the position.
Randy looking to control but De Payens passes into half guard.
Randy missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Randy is trying to get back to full guard.
De Payens is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
De Payens tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Randy.
Randy wants to get back to full guard.
Randy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues De Payens clearly takes 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.
De Payens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Randy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Payens.
De Payens scoring well with a low kick there.
De Payens wants to clinch up but Randy keeps it at a distance.
Randy scores with a hook.
De Payens lands a nice shot that snaps Randy's head back.
Randy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Payens scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by De Payens.
De Payens is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Randy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Payens lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Randy walks forward, straight into a front kick from De Payens.
Randy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Payens scores with a jab to the body.
De Payens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Randy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
De Payens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Randy shoots for a double leg takedown but De Payens sprawls well. He's pushed Randy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Payens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Randy misses the shot to the body.
Randy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Randy fails with the takedown
and De Payens counters with a nice body shot.
Hugues De Payens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demolition Man Randy.
De Payens connects with a leg kick. Randy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Payens throws a leg kick which misses Randy's front leg but catches the back leg as Randy tries to avoid it.
De Payens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Payens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Randy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Payens was well out of range. Poor timing from Randy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy slips a jab and a cross from De Payens.
Randy tries for a takedown but De Payens circles away easily
and De Payens counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randy throws an off balance right hand
and De Payens counters with a stiff right hand.
De Payens moves into the clinch.
Randy tries to break free but De Payens pushes him back against the cage.
De Payens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from De Payens.
Randy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Payens works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Randy misses with a lunging right hand
and De Payens counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - De Payens finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Randy missing with a left hand there. De Payens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randy shoots for a double leg takedown but De Payens sprawls well. He's pushed Randy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens drops Randy with a beautiful combination! Randy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - De Payens is looking for the KO!
De Payens misses with the combination.
Randy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Payens cracks the inside of Randy's front leg.
Randy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randy fails to land the takedown.
De Payens digs a good hook to Randy's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Payens.
Randy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Randy takes a swing at De Payens's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Payens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Randy misses its intended target.
Randy tries for a takedown but De Payens circles away easily
and De Payens counters with a right hand to the body.
De Payens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Payens lands a left and a right that send Randy crashing to the mat, dazed. De Payens thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
De Payens scores with a punch to the head.
Randy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Payens.
Randy gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! De Payens gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugues De Payens!
Hugues De Payens retains his middleweight title!
An intense looking Hugues De Payens took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'It's no secret that my opponent had the plan to take me down and lay and pray! Well I'm here and I'm the one who is victorious! Hemmo, you are like a hemmeroid, your time is not yet arrived. I admire your spirit, but not your fighting style, you are a human slug my friend! One love! Broken Ha'.
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