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RC 124 - Murikka vs. Nykanen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Nikifor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Boudewijn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikifor comes to the cage accompanied by Enae Volare Mezzo. Boudewijn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Streets - Blinded by the Lights. 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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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Nikifor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xander Boudewijn!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikifor looks to land a right hand but Boudewijn moved out of range.
Nikifor throws a nice looking combination but Boudewijn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boudewijn closes the distance and clinches.
Boudewijn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nikifor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nikifor tries to bum rush Boudewijn with a series of wild strikes but Boudewijn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boudewijn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boudewijn throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boudewijn.
Nikifor misses with a double jab.
Nikifor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nikifor swinging wildly here.
Nikifor clobbers Boudewijn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boudewijn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Boudewijn.
Nikifor looks to throw the jab but Boudewijn is out of range.
Nikifor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikifor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nikifor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boudewijn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boudewijn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudewijn misses with a body kick.
Nikifor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Boudewijn. That one must have hurt.
Boudewijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Nikifor blocks the body kick.
Nikifor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maksim Nikifor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boudewijn misses with a head kick.
Boudewijn tries to work over Nikifor's front leg with a kick but Nikifor checks it.
Nikifor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boudewijn throws a head kick that misses.
Boudewijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boudewijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Boudewijn drives through and clinches with Nikifor against the cage.
Boudewijn lands an elbow inside that Nikifor shrugs off.
Nikifor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boudewijn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Come on Boudewijn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boudewijn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nikifor's efforts to push away.
Boudewijn lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikifor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boudewijn thows a huge punch but Nikifor dodges it nicely.
Boudewijn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nikifor is staying active underneath Boudewijn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boudewijn throwing shots but Nikifor is blocking nicely.
Boudewijn uses his free foot to push down on Nikifor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nikifor.
Nikifor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nikifor tries to get out of the position.
Boudewijn thowing shots but they're missing.
Nikifor is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nikifor because Boudewijn loaded up on that one.
Boudewijn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nikifor is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nikifor and Boudewijn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boudewijn slows the pace down.
Boudewijn is trying to get an arm triangle but Nikifor is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boudewijn 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boudewijn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boudewijn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nikifor has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boudewijn controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maksim Nikifor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nikifor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boudewijn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nikifor was covering up waiting for the punch and Boudewijn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Boudewijn passes Nikifor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boudewijn is looking for a kimura here.
Boudewijn seems to be working for a kimura but Nikifor defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudewijn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boudewijn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nikifor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boudewijn on the ground.
Nikifor is squirming around, avoiding Boudewijn's attempts to control the action.
Nikifor is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Boudewijn unloads with some shots from mount but Nikifor bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boudewijn trying to control but Nikifor is having none of it.
Boudewijn thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Boudewijn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nikifor is in a horrible position here. Boudewijn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nikifor defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Boudewijn.
Boudewijn working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn misses with a head shot.
Poor strikes thrown by Boudewijn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The referee warns Nikifor that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Boudewijn controlling the position easily from mount.
Boudewijn is working for a guillotine from mount but Nikifor frees his head quite easily.
Nikifor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Nikifor is squirming around, avoiding Boudewijn's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Boudewijn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nikifor is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boudewijn throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Boudewijn looking to ground and pound but Nikifor is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Boudewijn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice cross by Nikifor.
Boudewijn throws a leg kick but Nikifor moved away.
Nikifor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nikifor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nikifor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boudewijn can pounce on him.
Nikifor catches Boudewijn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boudewijn fails with a takedown attempt.
Nikifor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boudewijn.
Boudewijn jabs Nikifor right on the nose. Nikifor blinks but takes it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boudewijn, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikifor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boudewijn backs up against the cage.
Boudewijn shoots in but Nikifor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boudewijn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boudewijn tries to clinch but Nikifor moves out of range.
Xander Boudewijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boudewijn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nikifor did well to prevent Boudewijn getting side control.
Boudewijn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nikifor keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudewijn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nikifor is looking for a sweep. Boudewijn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boudewijn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nikifor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boudewijn is controlling the pace.
Boudewijn is keen to just control but Nikifor is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boudewijn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikifor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boudewijn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boudewijn advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikifor is in trouble now - Boudewijn has advanced to mount!
Boudewijn throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Boudewijn lands a big shot there that rocks Nikifor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Boudewijn landing strikes, looking to finish!
Boudewijn lands a big elbow.
Boudewijn thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nikifor is squirming around, avoiding Boudewijn's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn working for a guillotine from mount but Nikifor is in no mood to give up.
Boudewijn content just to control the position here.
Boudewijn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xander Boudewijn.
I think Boudewijn 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksimilian Tchepikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele has chosen Lil Wayne-Drop the World 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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298 lbs
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290 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksimilian Tchepikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Steele!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tchepikov misses with a looping left.
Steele drops his hands momentarily and Tchepikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Ben Steele has been cut.
Tchepikov looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
Tchepikov lands a body shot.
Tchepikov lands a left and a right that send Steele crashing to the mat, dazed. Tchepikov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ben Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tchepikov as he avoids it easily.
Steele shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tchepikov pinned against the cage. Tchepikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steele looks for a takedown but Tchepikov sprawls well.
Maksimilian Tchepikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Steele.
Steele avoids the body shot from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Steele off the cage and back into rage.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tchepikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steele wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Tchepikov.
That has opened up Ben Steele's cut even more.
Tchepikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tchepikov wants it to stay on the feet.
Steele shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tchepikov but Tchepikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steele is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tchepikov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Steele.
Steele looks gassed!
Tchepikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steele.
Tchepikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Steele takes one on the button.
Tchepikov finds Steele's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Steele flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Tchepikov lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Steele will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maksimilian Tchepikov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Peterwhacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big comes into the arena with Judas Priest - You've got another thing coming blaring out of the sound system. Peterwhacker has chosen Bad to the Bone by George Thorogood as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Michael Peterwhacker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Big!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Peterwhacker!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peterwhacker works Big's body with a nice hook.
Peterwhacker dodges the punch combination from Big.
Big ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterwhacker moves away.
Peterwhacker looks to land a combination. Big sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Big scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterwhacker wants to clinch.
Big gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Peterwhacker.
Peterwhacker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peterwhacker lands a jab to Big's midsection.
Peterwhacker darts in and clinches Big up against the cage.
Peterwhacker looking to slow down the pace here.
Peterwhacker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peterwhacker misses with a combination
and Big counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peterwhacker thinking.
Peterwhacker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Big is breathing heavily.
Peterwhacker moves into the clinch successfully.
Peterwhacker breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterwhacker tries to clinch up
and Big counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Peterwhacker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Michael Peterwhacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterwhacker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Peterwhacker cracks a nice hook into Big's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterwhacker moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Peterwhacker.
Nice body punch from Peterwhacker.
Big keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Peterwhacker's efforts to push away.
Peterwhacker breaks the clinch.
Peterwhacker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Peterwhacker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peterwhacker avoids the elbow strike from Big, against the cage.
Big throws a head punch that misses.
Peterwhacker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peterwhacker lands with a nice body kick.
Peterwhacker lands a jab-cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Peterwhacker.
Peterwhacker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Big was covering up waiting for the punch and Peterwhacker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterwhacker pushing down on Big's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Big won't allow Peterwhacker to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterwhacker working Big over with strikes.
Big avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peterwhacker.
Peterwhacker prevents Big from improving his position.
Peterwhacker seems to be working for a kimura but Big defends the submission attempt.
Peterwhacker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Peterwhacker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big wants to control but Peterwhacker is keeping busy.
Peterwhacker prevents Big from improving his position.
Big has hold of Peterwhacker's hands but Peterwhacker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Big wants to control but Peterwhacker is keeping busy.
Peterwhacker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Big defending well though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peterwhacker wants to control but Big is keeping him busy.
Peterwhacker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Big controls his leg.
Big is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Big wants to control but Peterwhacker passes into side.
Big is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Peterwhacker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Peterwhacker is keen to just control but Big is a slippery customer.
Big gets full guard.
Big keeping full guard, as Peterwhacker tries to pass.
Peterwhacker passes Big's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Big moves into full guard.
Big wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Peterwhacker 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.
Peterwhacker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Big throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Big.
Big throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Big misses.
Peterwhacker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Big.
Peterwhacker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice combo by Peterwhacker! Oh, that's hurt him - Big falls to the canvas and Peterwhacker follows him into side control.
Big is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Big takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oh Big is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterwhacker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
An elbow from Peterwhacker crashes against the mat.
Big seems to have got his legs back now.
Big defending against the ground and pound.
Peterwhacker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Big down.
Peterwhacker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Big has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Peterwhacker but great work by Big.
Sloppy strikes there by Big.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big looks up at the clock and then as Peterwhacker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Big smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Big working away.
Big throws an elbow but Peterwhacker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Peterwhacker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Big's best efforts.
Big seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Peterwhacker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Big trying to control but Peterwhacker is working from the bottom.
Peterwhacker trying to control the position.
Big stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peterwhacker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Big in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Big wants to pass the guard but Peterwhacker is keeping the position.
Big trying to control but Peterwhacker is working from the bottom.
Peterwhacker looking for a sweep. Not yet Peterwhacker, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Peterwhacker cracks Big with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Peterwhacker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Peterwhacker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Big throws a hook but Peterwhacker blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Big.
Peterwhacker tries to clinch but Big moves out of range.
Peterwhacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterwhacker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Big.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Peterwhacker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Big misses with a series of wild punches.
Big with a lazy takedown attempt
and Peterwhacker counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peterwhacker lands a nice shot to the body.
Michael Peterwhacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Big takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Peterwhacker scores with a head kick.
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!
Peterwhacker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Big looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Peterwhacker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterwhacker tries to keep at a distance but Big has taken the fight into the clinch.
Big is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Peterwhacker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Peterwhacker tries to break the clinch but Big is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big blocking some punches.
Peterwhacker lands with a right to the head.
Peterwhacker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterwhacker tries to clinch but Big is having none of it.
Peterwhacker throws a combination. Big tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Peterwhacker works Big's body with a nice hook.
Big avoids the head kick by Peterwhacker.
Peterwhacker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Big!
Peterwhacker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Big?
Peterwhacker is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Big is surviving well by controlling Peterwhacker's body position as best he can.
Peterwhacker unloading with bombs!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Big in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Big tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Peterwhacker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Peterwhacker throws a head kick but Big moves out of range.
Peterwhacker stuns Big with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Peterwhacker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Big at a distance.
Peterwhacker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Big rather than just go for the knockout.
Peterwhacker tries to clinch but Big is having none of it.
Peterwhacker darts in and clinches Big up against the cage.
Big tries a body shot but Peterwhacker blocks it.
Peterwhacker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Big has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Peterwhacker is trying to keep an underhook but Big manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Big not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peterwhacker trying to hold on to Big's head to control him but Big postures up.
Peterwhacker kicks off Big and gets to his feet.
Peterwhacker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Big's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big is looking to control Peterwhacker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Big avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peterwhacker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterwhacker decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Peterwhacker moves into the clinch.
Peterwhacker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Big makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peterwhacker stops a takedown attempt from Big.
Big throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterwhacker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peterwhacker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Big doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Big prevents Peterwhacker from breaking the clinch.
Peterwhacker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peterwhacker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Peterwhacker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterwhacker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Big.
Peterwhacker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peterwhacker's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Peterwhacker duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Peterwhacker as he connects with a hook.
Big misses with a body punch
and Peterwhacker counters with a left to the body.
Big throws a hook but Peterwhacker blocks it.
Big takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Big takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Big slips a jab and a cross from Peterwhacker.
Peterwhacker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Peterwhacker misses with a few strikes there.
Peterwhacker digs a good body shot into Big's ribs.
Peterwhacker tries to clinch but Big moves out of range.
Peterwhacker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Big throws a combination that misses
and Peterwhacker counters with a right hand to the body.
Peterwhacker connects with a jab.
Peterwhacker closes the distance and pushes Big back into the cage.
Big misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterwhacker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Big throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterwhacker clinches with his opponent.
Peterwhacker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Big just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown by Big or perhaps it was just good defense by Peterwhacker which made him look bad.
Peterwhacker has closed the distance and engaged Big in a clinch.
Peterwhacker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peterwhacker gets the takedown into side control.
Peterwhacker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Peterwhacker throws a strike aimed at the side of Big's head but Big avoids it well.
Peterwhacker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peterwhacker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Peterwhacker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Big is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big is trying to control Peterwhacker's posture but Peterwhacker avoids it.
Big is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Peterwhacker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Peterwhacker trying to control the action but Big is working from the bottom.
Peterwhacker tries to pass to full mount but Big defends it.
Peter Big has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peterwhacker cracks Big with an open hand slap.
No joy there for Peterwhacker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Big thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Peterwhacker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peterwhacker 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Peterwhacker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uncle Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baako The African (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Uncle Rico has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uncle Rico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baako The African!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico scores with a shot to the body.
The African doesn't manage to clinch there - Rico circles away.
Rico scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The African doesn't seem bothered though.
The African doesn't manage to clinch there - Rico circles away.
Rico slips under a jab.
The African tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rico sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The African somewhat.
Rico blocks a jab.
The African keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rico swings for the body but The African moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Rico. Beautiful body shot.
The African has a takedown stuffed.
The African throws a big shot that misses.
The African takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rico scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The African doesn't seem bothered though.
Rico is looking to wear down The African with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The African takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The African is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rico lands a nice hook to The African's body. The African takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The African looks gassed!
Rico with a jab.
The African on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico defending well as The African loads up on a big left hand.
The African tried to score with a low kick but Rico checks it.
Rico scores with a body shot.
Rico lands a jab to The African's midsection.
The African takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rico paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rico is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The African takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rico cracks The African with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rico connects with a good right hand that stumbles The African. The African circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The African throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The African tries to bum rush Rico with a series of wild strikes but Rico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rico with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The African drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rico lands a nice shot to the body.
Rico works The African's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rico wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Rico.
Rico lands a nice hook to The African's body. The African takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rico with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rico is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The African at a distance.
The African throws a right hand that Rico ducks under and follows up with a left that Rico also avoids with ease.
Rico changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rico lands a really nice looking cross but The African seems unphased.
Rico drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rico trying to control but The African is working from the bottom.
The African looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rico lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The African is rocked!
Rico is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The African is still in real trouble! Can Rico finish him?
Rico postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! The African covers up, he's hurt! Rico keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Rico and the ref steps in to end the fight! Rico can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uncle Rico!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poor Matt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mallon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: im not afraid. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Poor Matt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Mallon!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matt.
A combination from Mallon does no damage.
Matt blocks a jab.
Matt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mallon.
It looks like John Mallon has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Mallon misses.
Matt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matt takes one on the button.
Matt just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Mallon catches Matt right on the button with a cross.
Mallon misses the shot to the body.
Matt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mallon.
Mallon looks to land a right hand but Matt moved out of range.
Matt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mallon.
Mallon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matt is rocked!
Matt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mallon misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Mallon misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallon drops Matt with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Matt! Mallon dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Mallon!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Nunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Nunn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andre Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Nunn!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winner goes for an armbar but Nunn turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nunn.
Winner looking for a guillotine here but Nunn defends easily.
Nunn wants to stand but Winner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nunn stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Winner fails with a takedown attempt.
Nunn has closed the distance and engaged Winner in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Nunn.
Winner is breathing heavily.
Nunn presses Winner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunn lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Nunn.
Nunn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winner.
Nunn digs a right hand underneath Winner's ribcage. Winner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nunn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nunn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winner.
Nunn presses Winner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nunn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nunn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
Nunn scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Andre Winner has been cut.
Nunn lands with a right to the head.
Nunn manages to break the clinch.
Winner shoots in for a takedown but Nunn shows good takedown defense.
Nunn moves into range and clinches up with Winner.
Nunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunn digs a good hook to Winner's body.
Nunn darts in and clinches Winner up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nunn lands a nice uppercut.
Nunn manages to break the clinch.
Nunn clinches up with Winner and pushes him back against the cage.
Nunn lands with a right to the head.
Nunn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winner.
Nunn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winners head.
Winner is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Nunn.
Oh Winner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nunn unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Winner! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nunn is unloading with more strikes now! Winner drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Nunn!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fokk Yu Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iiro Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Long's entrance music is I Wanna Fuck Your Sister . A fine choice. Tolonen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Johnny Cash : The Man Comes Around kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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306 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fokk Yu Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iiro Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tolonen throws a head kick that misses.
Tolonen cracks Long with a good jab.
Tolonen delivers a nice body kick.
Tolonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Long moves away.
Long misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tolonen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Long is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tolonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Long is just out of range.
Long tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tolonen is able to avoid easily.
Tolonen takes a swing at Long's ribcage but misses.
Tolonen misses with a wild body shot.
Long keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tolonen throws a shot from downtown. Long moves away and avoids it.
Tolonen dives in and grabs Long's left leg, looking for a takedown. Long pushes down on Tolonen's head and hops out.
Tolonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Long was well out of range. Poor timing from Tolonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tolonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Long looks to land a combination. Tolonen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Long throws a hook but Tolonen blocks it.
Tolonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Long looks to land a body kick but Tolonen moved away.
Good standup being displayed there by Tolonen as he connects with a hook.
Tolonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tolonen lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Tolonen misses.
Long keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tolonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tolonen misses with a straight right.
Tolonen is looking to clinch but Long is avoiding it.
Tolonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Long circles away quickly and effectively.
Tolonen works Long's body with a nice hook.
Tolonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Long rather than just go for the knockout.
Long changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fokk Yu Long is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tolonen misses with a hook to the body
and Long connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tolonen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Long moves out of range as Tolonen strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Long. Tolonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Long blocks a head kick by Tolonen.
Tolonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tolonen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tolonen tries for a takedown but Long sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long throws an overhand right that lands on Tolonen's shoulder, as Tolonen tries to avoid the shot.
Tolonen misses with an uppercut.
Long throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Long.
Tolonen slips under a jab from Long.
Long moves out of range of the strikes.
Long slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tolonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Long.
Tolonen wants to land a leg kick but Long is out of range.
Long takes a swing at Tolonen's ribcage but misses.
Tolonen moves out of range as Long strikes.
Tolonen connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Iiro Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tolonen stalks Long and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Long's face. Long staggers backwards, shaken.
Tolonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tolonen shoots in but no luck this time.
Fokk Yu Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iiro Tolonen.
Long misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Long.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Tolonen misses the target.
Tolonen rushes Long and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Long is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iiro Tolonen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tolonen throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Fokk Yu Long has been cut.
Long moves out of range of the strikes.
Tolonen misses with a head kick.
Long will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tolonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Long swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Long takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tolonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tolonen misses with a combination
and Long counters with a left and a right that stings Tolonen.
Long misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tolonen.
A swing and a miss from Tolonen.
Long is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tolonen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tolonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Long. Long obviously looking to wear him down.
Long throws a looping overhand right but Tolonen ducks down to avoid it.
Tolonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Long is just out of range.
Long looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Long misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tolonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Long throws a sloppy head kick and Tolonen moves out of range easily.
Tolonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Long sprawls well. Long wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tolonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Long defending well as Tolonen loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Long's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Long tries to land a front kick but Tolonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tolonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Long was well out of range. Poor timing from Tolonen.
Tolonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Long sizes up Tolonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Long misses with a looping left.
Tolonen lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tolonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Long blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Long doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Long is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tolonen scores with a hook to the body.
Long blocking some punches.
Tolonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tolonen stalling the fight.
Long taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Tolonen.
A short uppercut from Tolonen.
Tolonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Tolonen.
Tolonen scores with a hook to the body.
Tolonen throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Tolonen.
Tolonen working aggressively here.
Tolonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Long up against the cage.
Tolonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Long backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tolonen lands an uppercut that drops Long! Tolonen follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Tolonen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Long!
Tolonen controlling from the full mount.
Tolonen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iiro Tolonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fokk Yu Long'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. This is the final round!
Tolonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Long takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tolonen slips under a jab from Long.
Long lands with a shot to the body.
Long jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Tolonen misses.
Tolonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tolonen throws a head kick that Long semi-blocks.
Tolonen slips under a jab.
Long swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tolonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tolonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tolonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Long's head.
Long misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Long misses with a looping left.
Tolonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Long was well out of range. Poor timing from Tolonen.
Long misses with a wild body shot.
Long avoids the body shot from Tolonen.
Long avoids the body shot from Tolonen.
Tolonen throws a body punch but Long moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Tolonen.
Tolonen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tolonen wants to clinch
and Long counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tolonen's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tolonen.
Tolonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Long showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tolonen.
Long leaves Tolonen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tolonen.
Long on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tolonen lands a high kick!
Tolonen slips under a jab.
Fokk Yu Long has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tolonen swings for the body but Long moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long misses with a body shot.
A cross from Long lands.
Iiro Tolonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Long misses.
Tolonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tolonen slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Tolonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Long doesn't seem phased though.
Tolonen cracks Long with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tolonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tolonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tolonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iiro Tolonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tolonen misses with a body punch
letting Long counter with a right hand.
Tolonen thuds a left hand into Long's body.
Tolonen lands a really nice looking cross but Long seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolonen throws a head kick that misses.
Tolonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tolonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Tolonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tolonen has closed the distance and engaged Long in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tolonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tolonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Long doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tolonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iiro Tolonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tolonen 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iiro Tolonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse The Governing Body (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul comes to the cage accompanied by Lamb of God-Omerta. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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285 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesse The Governing Body!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Governing Body tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Governing Body lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Paul has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Paul and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Paul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paul throws a leg kick
and The Governing Body counters with a low kick, right behind Paul 's knee.
Paul misses with a two punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Paul.
Paul misses with a two punch combination.
The Governing Body dodges the punch combination from Paul.
Paul misses with a looping right.
The Governing Body throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paul throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Jesse The Governing Body has been cut.
The Governing Body looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Governing Body clinches up with Paul and pushes him back against the cage.
Paul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paul lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Governing Body tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paul managing to block the knees to the body from The Governing Body.
A head punch on the inside from Paul fails to land.
Paul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paul lands a nice shot to the body.
Paul scores with a shot to the side of The Governing Body's head.
Paul has a couple of punches blocked by The Governing Body.
Paul avoiding damage as The Governing Body throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Paul.
The Governing Body looks gassed!
Paul misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Governing Body trying to land knees to the body.
Paul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paul misses with a punch on the inside.
Paul lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Governing Body.
Paul has had enough of the clinch but The Governing Body keeps him there for the moment.
Paul stalling in the clinch.
Paul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Paul.
Paul scores with a shot to the side of The Governing Body's head.
Paul lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paul working aggressively here.
Paul lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Governing Body backwards.
The Governing Body blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paul softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paul has The Governing Body pushed against the cage.
Paul misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Governing Body misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paul.
Paul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paul dodges an elbow strike from The Governing Body.
The Governing Body creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paul wants to stall.
The Governing Body blocks an uppercut.
The Governing Body lands an elbow that stopped Paul in his tracks for a moment.
The Governing Body tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paul can't find room to land a body shot as The Governing Body controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paul.
The Governing Body misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paul.
Paul throws a big uppercut that drops The Governing Body! More strikes from Paul and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! The Governing Body lies dazed against the cage as Paul celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Paul!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Murikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paco Nykanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murikka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rock'n'Rolla. Nykanen has chosen Jeff Mills - The Bells as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jussi Murikka has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jussi Murikka seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Murikka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paco Nykanen!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Nykanen.
Nykanen throws a body punch but Murikka moves out of range.
Nykanen throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nykanen misses the target.
Nykanen motions for Murikka to come forward. Nykanen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murikka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nykanen.
Murikka scores with the left hand. Nykanen knows he should have avoided that one.
Nykanen thuds his right hand into Murikka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murikka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Murikka lands in his opponent's guard.
Murikka preventing the sweep.
Nykanen keeping moving, preventing Murikka from controlling successfully.
Nykanen trying to keep a closed guard but Murikka is proving a slippery customer.
Nykanen keeping full guard, as Murikka tries to pass.
Nykanen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nykanen wants to hit a switch here but Murikka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nykanen there!
Murikka looking to finish Nykanen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nykanen!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nykanen tries to reverse the position but Murikka maintains control.
Nykanen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Murikka scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nykanen?
Murikka dominating with strikes here.
Murikka looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nykanen is in a horrible position here. Murikka smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nykanen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Murikka breaks from Nykanen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Murikka trying to control but Nykanen is having none of it.
Nykanen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murikka is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nykanen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nykanen shrugs it off.
Murikka avoids the attempt from Nykanen to control.
Nykanen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Murikka controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen tries to reverse the position but Murikka maintains control.
Murikka looking to control but Nykanen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nykanen tries to reverse the position but Murikka maintains control.
Murikka scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nykanen?
Nykanen can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Murikka cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nykanen wants to hold on but Murikka pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen is desperately trying to improve his position but Murikka has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Murikka cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Murikka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nykanen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nykanen is squirming around, avoiding Murikka's attempts to control the action.
Murikka lands with some strikes.
Nykanen is looking to get to half guard.
Murikka unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Murikka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nykanen throws a jab when Murikka was well out of range.
Murikka tries to bum rush Nykanen with a series of wild strikes but Nykanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nykanen with a poor takedown
and Murikka counters with a leg kick.
Murikka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nykanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murikka scores with a body shot.
Nykanen takes one to the chin there.
Murikka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murikka cracks the inside of Nykanen's front leg.
Nykanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nykanen throws a hook but Murikka blocks it.
Nice takedown defense from Murikka. No joy for Nykanen on that attempt.
Murikka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Murikka.
Murikka lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murikka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nykanen's head.
Murikka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nykanen is breathing heavily.
Murikka thumps Nykanen with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murikka misses the shot to the body.
Murikka clobbers Nykanen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murikka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nykanen manages to avoid it.
Murikka throws a series of punches but Nykanen moves out of range.
Good exchange - Murikka coming out on top.
Murikka throws a sloppy head kick and Nykanen moves out of range easily.
Nykanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murikka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murikka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Murikka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Murikka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Murikka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nykanen is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murikka lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Murikka lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Murikka prevents Nykanen from getting the reversal.
Murikka looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nykanen tries to reverse the position but Murikka maintains control.
Nykanen is in a horrible position here. Murikka smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Murikka putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Murikka connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nykanen is looking to improve his position but Murikka isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murikka looking to control but Nykanen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nykanen working to try and regain half guard.
Murikka with the ground and pound from mount.
Nykanen is looking to improve his position but Murikka isn't that keen on the idea.
Murikka avoids the attempt from Nykanen to control.
Murikka lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Murikka 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murikka content just to control the position here.
Nykanen regains half guard.
Nykanen tries to roll over but Murikka keeps him under control.
Murikka trying to control the action but Nykanen is working from the bottom.
Murikka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murikka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nykanen can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murikka works his foot free and advances to mount.
Murikka wants to control the pace but Nykanen is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Murikka dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nykanen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murikka is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nykanen.
Nykanen stuns Murikka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nykanen throws a low kick but Murikka avoids it.
Murikka pushes Nykanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Nykanen being controlled against the cage.
Nykanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murikka lands a body shot.
Nykanen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nykanen throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murikka.
Murikka lands an elbow inside that Nykanen shrugs off.
Nykanen can't get the takedown.
Nykanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nykanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Nykanen fails to land.
Nykanen has a couple of punches blocked by Murikka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Nykanen.
Murikka pushes Nykanen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nykanen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murikka smiles and moves away.
Nykanen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nykanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murikka moves away from the strike by Nykanen.
A swing and a miss from Nykanen.
Nykanen swinging wildly here.
Murikka clinches.
Murikka prevents a body shot from Nykanen.
Nykanen lands a right hand.
Nykanen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murikka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nykanen misses with a punch to the body.
Murikka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nykanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Murikka.
Nykanen misses with some punches.
Nykanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nykanen can't find room to land a body shot as Murikka controls the action.
Murikka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nykanen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Nykanen fails to land.
Nykanen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nykanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murikka lands an elbow inside.
Murikka stalling in the clinch.
Nykanen can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Murikka.
Murikka landing knees to the body.
Murikka lands with a short shot to the head.
Murikka scores with a shoulder strike.
Murikka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Murikka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murikka lands an elbow inside.
Murikka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murikka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murikka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murikka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Murikka stalling the fight.
Murikka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murikka stalls.
Nykanen breaks from the clinch.
Nykanen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nykanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Nykanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murikka.
Murikka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nykanen's sensitive parts.
Murikka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murikka lands with a kick to the temple. Nykanen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murikka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murikka is looking to slow Nykanen down with leg kicks.
Murikka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murikka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nykanen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murikka but Murikka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jussi Murikka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paco Nykanen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murikka.
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!
Murikka instigates a clinch.
Murikka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Murikka blocking some punches.
Nykanen takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls for Murikka to work.
Nykanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murikka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nykanen backwards.
Nykanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murikka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Nykanen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Murikka clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Murikka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murikka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nykanen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murikka counters with a stiff right hand.
Nykanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murikka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nykanen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nykanen. Murikka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murikka defending well as Nykanen loads up on a big left hand.
Murikka thows a body shot but no joy.
Nykanen takes a swing at Murikka's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murikka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nykanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nykanen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Nykanen does it's job there.
Nykanen defending well as Murikka loads up on a big left hand.
Nykanen avoids the body shot from Murikka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murikka feints and then cracks Nykanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nykanen down.
Murikka moves away from the strike by Nykanen.
Nice defenses there by Nykanen.
Murikka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nykanen throws an overhand right that lands on Murikka's shoulder, as Murikka tries to avoid the shot.
Murikka throws a hook but Nykanen avoids it easily.
Murikka throws an overhand right that lands on Nykanen's shoulder, as Nykanen tries to avoid the shot.
Nykanen takes a swing at Murikka's ribcage but misses.
Murikka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nykanen.
Nykanen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A punch combination from Murikka misses.
Murikka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nykanen moves away.
Murikka throws a low kick but Nykanen avoids it.
Murikka slips under a jab.
Murikka wants to clinch.
Nykanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murikka pinned against the cage. Murikka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murikka throws a leg kick which misses Nykanen's front leg but catches the back leg as Nykanen tries to avoid it.
Jussi Murikka is winning the standup battle so far.
Murikka misses with a body shot.
Murikka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nykanen.
Nykanen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Murikka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murikka throws a hook but Nykanen blocks it.
Nykanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nykanen defending well as Murikka loads up on a big left hand.
Murikka throws a head kick but Nykanen moves out of range.
Murikka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murikka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nykanen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murikka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Murikka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Nykanen. That snapped Murikka's head back.
A jab from Nykanen misses.
Nykanen slips a jab from Murikka.
Nykanen looks to land a right hand but Murikka moved out of range.
Nykanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murikka.
Nice body punch from Nykanen.
Murikka throws a hook but Nykanen blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nykanen misses the target.
Nykanen misses with a hook. Murikka ducked under it nicely.
Murikka looks to score with a jab to the body but Nykanen is just out of range.
Nykanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murikka.
A big left from Murikka misses.
Nykanen throws a lazy right hand but Murikka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nykanen throws the kick towards the body but Murikka avoids it.
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.
Murikka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nykanen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nykanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murikka.
Nykanen throws a hook but Murikka blocks it.
Nykanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murikka lands a really nice looking cross but Nykanen seems unphased.
Nykanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murikka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nykanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murikka.
Murikka tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Nykanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nykanen misses with a shot to the body
and Murikka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nykanen misses with a takedown attempt
and Murikka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jussi Murikka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paco Nykanen.
Nykanen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Murikka closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Nykanen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Murikka had his way with Paco Nykanen in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nykanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murikka misses with a head kick.
Murikka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nykanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nykanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nykanen misses with an uppercut. Murikka saw that one coming.
Nykanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murikka dips to his left and cracks Nykanen with an uppercut!
Nykanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nykanen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murikka has closed the distance and engaged Nykanen in a clinch.
Nykanen misses with some punches.
Murikka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nykanen's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Murikka.
Murikka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murikka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murikka.
Nykanen has a couple of punches blocked by Murikka.
Murikka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nykanen or not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murikka as Nykanen tries to tie him up.
Nykanen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murikka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Murikka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nykanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nykanen tries to stall but Murikka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murikka.
Murikka lands with a short shot to the head.
Nykanen tries to work over Murikka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murikka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nykanen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Murikka.
Nykanen misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Murikka.
A head punch on the inside from Nykanen fails to land.
Nykanen misses with some punches.
Murikka lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murikka lands a hook that snaps the head of Nykanen backwards.
Nykanen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murikka pushes Nykanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murikka scores with a shoulder strike.
Murikka lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Murikka to work.
A right hook to the body lands for Murikka.
Paco Nykanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murikka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murikka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nykanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murikka lands a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murikka as Nykanen tries to tie him up.
Murikka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hook to the body lands for Murikka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murikka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murikka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murikka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Murikka to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nykanen.
Murikka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murikka lands a nice elbow.
Murikka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murikka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nykanen backwards.
Murikka scores with a hook to the body.
Nice elbow from Murikka.
Murikka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Murikka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nykanen up against the cage.
Nykanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Murikka.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murikka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Murikka lands with a light punch inside.
Murikka gets through Nykanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nykanen tries a body shot but Murikka blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murikka lands a nice elbow.
Murikka stalling.
Nykanen is looking to control Murikka's arms but Murikka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nykanen has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Murikka.
Murikka lands with a light punch inside.
Murikka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nykanen misses with a punch to the body.
Murikka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murikka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nykanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murikka lands with a light punch inside.
Murikka stalling the fight.
Knees to the body from Murikka.
A head punch on the inside from Nykanen fails to land.
Murikka lands with a short shot to the head.
Nykanen can't find room to land a body shot as Murikka controls the action.
Nykanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Murikka.
Nykanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Murikka.
Jussi Murikka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murikka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nykanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murikka's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jussi Murikka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murikka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:43
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:43
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jussi Murikka!
Jussi Murikka retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Wilbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vader might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Darth Vader plays the Blues. Wilbon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Momma Said Knock You Out - LL Cool J kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lord Vader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Craig Wilbon!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilbon misses with a looping right.
Vader cracks Wilbon with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Craig Wilbon has been cut.
Wilbon throws a one two combo.
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!
A jab lands there for Vader.
Wilbon tries to clinch but Vader moves out of range.
Vader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vader.
Vader looks to land a right hand but Wilbon moved out of range.
Wilbon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vader.
Vader scores with a nice head shot.
Wilbon takes one to the side of the head.
Vader is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vader throws a lazy right hand but Wilbon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilbon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vader throws a leg kick that misses.
Vader misses with a straight left.
Vader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vader moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vader is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A right-left combo lands from Wilbon.
Wilbon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Craig Wilbon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilbon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilbon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilbon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vader throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vader moves out of range as Wilbon strikes.
A shot to the liver by Vader. Beautiful body shot.
Wilbon looks gassed!
Wilbon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That has opened up Craig Wilbon's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Wilbon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wilbon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vader looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vader.
Vader fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilbon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vader lands with a shot to the body.
Vader works the jab nicely.
Wilbon is rocked!
Vader flashes Wilbon a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Wilbon's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Wilbon crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Vader punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lord Vader!
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