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SFF 62: Smurf vs. Grey PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Godric Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mazaman Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godric Westbrook has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Godric Westbrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mazaman Man!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westbrook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Westbrook throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Man on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Westbrook. No joy for Man on that attempt.
Westbrook connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westbrook dodges the ground and pound from Man.
Man misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Man cracks Westbrook with a big elbow.
Man working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Man with the ground and pound but Westbrook regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Westbrook pushes Man off looking to stand but Man dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Westbrook is trying to get back to full guard.
Westbrook avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Westbrook's head.
Man thows a huge punch but Westbrook dodges it nicely.
Westbrook on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Westbrook tries to get out of the position.
Man missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Man not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Westbrook is breathing heavily.
Man thows a huge punch but Westbrook dodges it nicely.
Man thows a huge punch but Westbrook dodges it nicely.
Man slips a nice elbow through Westbrook's hands, connecting with Westbrook's forehead.
Man working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Man looks to land a strike but Westbrook avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Man scoring with punches to the head and body.
Westbrook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Westbrook has wrist control.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Man postures up in Westbrook's guard and throws a big left but Westbrook blocks it.
Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Man connects with a couple of short punches.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Man keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Westbrook's head.
Man keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Westbrook's head.
Man postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Man throwing strikes from guard but Westbrook blocks nicely.
Westbrook preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Man scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Man is in close to Westbrook's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mazaman Man dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Man shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Westbrook defends it nicely.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Westbrook keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Westbrook gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Man postures up in Westbrook's guard and throws a big left but Westbrook blocks it.
Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Westbrook has wrist control.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Man's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a big right hand that misses.
Man thows a big elbow that misses.
Man lands a couple of digs.
Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Man lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Westbrook has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Man postures up in Westbrook's guard and throws a big left but Westbrook blocks it.
Man lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Man throwing strikes from guard but Westbrook blocks nicely.
Man throws a big right hand that misses.
Man lands a couple of elbows.
Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Westbrook utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Westbrook works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man distracts Westbrook with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Man postures up in Westbrook's guard and throws a big left but Westbrook blocks it.
Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Man works over Westbrook with some ground and pound from guard.
Man throwing strikes from guard but Westbrook blocks nicely.
Westbrook utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four 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.
Westbrook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
Man working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Westbrook works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Westbrook has momentary wrist control but Man slips an elbow through the middle.
Man works over Westbrook with some ground and pound from guard.
Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mazaman Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Man scores with a takedown into Westbrook's guard.
Westbrook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Man is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Man is working Westbrook over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Man working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
Westbrook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
Westbrook utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Westbrook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
Man thows a big elbow that misses.
Man with a nice head shot there.
Man stands up over Westbrook, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Westbrook utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Man postures up in Westbrook's guard and throws a big left but Westbrook blocks it.
Westbrook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Godric Westbrook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man postures up in Westbrook's guard and throws a big left but Westbrook blocks it.
Man makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Man trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Man is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Man postures up and lands a big shot to Westbrook's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Man postures up in Westbrook's guard and throws a big left but Westbrook blocks it.
Westbrook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mazaman Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Man has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mazaman Man was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Man moves into the clinch successfully.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man tries for a takedown but Westbrook manages to get underhooks.
Westbrook gets underhooks to prevent Man's takedown attempt.
Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westbrook scores with a nice hook to the head.
Westbrook misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mazaman Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Man winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mazaman Man!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anselmi Kierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anselmi Kierre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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224 lbs
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331 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anselmi Kierre!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kierre shoots and misses
and Hansen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hansen throws a hook but Kierre avoids it easily.
Hansen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kierre manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hansen trying to control but Kierre is working from the bottom.
Hansen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kierre is looking to stand up but Hansen isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hansen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hansen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kierre seems keen to control Hansen's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hansen trying to control but Kierre is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hansen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hansen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hansen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kierre was covering up waiting for the punch and Hansen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kierre has his hands on Hansen's head, controlling the position.
Kierre wants to sweep here but Hansen controlling him for the moment.
Hansen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kierre wants to get back to his feet but Hansen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hansen 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kierre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hansen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hansen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kierre is retaining full guard.
Hansen postures up in Kierre's guard and throws a big left but Kierre blocks it.
Hansen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kierre is retaining full guard.
Hansen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kierre keeping full guard, as Hansen tries to pass.
Kierre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Kierre keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kierre is on top in guard.
Hansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansen, not yet.
Kierre trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Hansen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kierre!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen looking to finish with strikes here!
Hansen punching from mount but Kierre doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kierre is squirming around, avoiding Hansen's attempts to control the action.
Kierre holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hansen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hansen lands with some strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hansen content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Hansen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kierre connects with a leg kick. Hansen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kierre shoots and misses
and Hansen counters with a single leg into guard. Kierre didn't expect that.
Kierre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hansen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hansen throwing strikes from guard but Kierre blocks nicely.
Kierre manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kierre controlling from mount.
Kierre dominating with strikes here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hansen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hansen is working hard here to advance position.
Hansen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hansen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hansen looking to control.
Hansen has his hands on Kierre's head, controlling the position.
Kierre wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen wants to sweep here but Kierre controlling him for the moment.
Hansen has control of Kierre's left arm, preventing Kierre from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jon Hansen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kierre shoots in and bounces Hansen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hansen keeping full guard, as Kierre tries to pass.
Kierre looking to sit in guard and control but Hansen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hansen thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hansen throws and elbow that misses. Kierre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hansen's guard. Nice move by Kierre!
Kierre stopping the sweep attempt from Hansen.
Kierre trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Kierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hansen is keeping the position for now.
Hansen controls Kierre momentarily but Kierre frees himself.
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.
Kierre won't allow Hansen to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kierre trying to move into half guard but instead Hansen has managed to sweep!
Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hansen stops Kierre from standing up.
Hansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kierre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hansen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kierre quickly recovers to half guard.
Jon Hansen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hansen throwing shots but Kierre is blocking nicely.
Kierre tries to get to full guard but Hansen has control of the leg.
Kierre makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jon Hansen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hansen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kierre takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hansen in side control, throwing shots but Kierre defends.
Kierre is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hansen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kierre defending against the ground and pound.
Kierre taking a bit of punishment here - Hansen scoring with strikes.
Kierre is trying to improve his position.
Hansen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kierre is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Hansen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hansen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kierre is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hansen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hansen controls the position.
Kierre is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kierre struggling a bit here.
Hansen is looking to take a break and control but Kierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kierre avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hansen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hansen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hansen lands a nice forearm strike.
Hansen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hansen trying to control the position but Kierre is working away.
The strikes coming from Hansen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hansen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kierre avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hansen.
The strikes coming from Hansen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kierre's face as Hansen controls the position.
Kierre is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hansen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hansen trying to control the action but Kierre is working from the bottom.
Kierre is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hansen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kierre to see if he's OK.
Hansen scoring with punches and elbows.
Kierre is trying to buck Hansen off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hansen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hansen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hansen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kierre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kierre is pushing Hansen's head away, looking to escape. Hansen manages to hold on to the position though.
Hansen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hansen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Anselmi Kierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hansen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Hansen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hansen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Hansen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Staph Coganobitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Phil French was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Staph Coganobitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil French!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coganobitch tries a head kick but it misses.
Coganobitch moves into the clinch successfully.
Coganobitch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Coganobitch tries to break free but French pushes him back against the cage.
Coganobitch tries to pull guard but French won't allow it.
Coganobitch manages to break the clinch.
Coganobitch tries to close the distance and clinch but French swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
French thows a body shot but no joy.
Coganobitch throws a sloppy head kick and French moves out of range easily.
French fails to land the takedown.
French fails in his attempt to clinch.
French tries for a takedown but Coganobitch circles away easily
and Coganobitch counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Coganobitch decides to stand up.
French looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coganobitch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from French.
Staph Coganobitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil French.
French misses with a takedown
and Coganobitch counters with a head kick that drops French to the mat! French scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
French keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
French blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coganobitch dodges the punch combination from French.
Coganobitch tries to clinch up.
Coganobitch closes the distance looking to clinch
and French counters with a shoot takedown. Coganobitch fights it but they end up in guard.
Coganobitch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Coganobitch escapes and gets back to his feet.
Coganobitch has French up against the cage in a clinch.
French is trying to break the clinch but Coganobitch has him pressed against the cage.
Coganobitch looking for a takedown.
Coganobitch is trying to push French away but French has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
French misses with a knee strike.
Coganobitch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as French walks away with a smile on his face. Coganobitch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
French avoids the head kick by Coganobitch.
Coganobitch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but French paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coganobitch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from French.
French looks gassed!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coganobitch.
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!
Coganobitch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coganobitch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. French gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Coganobitch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coganobitch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and French counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Coganobitch misses with a head kick.
French moves out of range of the body kick from Coganobitch.
Coganobitch throws a sloppy head kick and French moves out of range easily.
Coganobitch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
French tries to close the distance and clinch but Coganobitch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
French throws a chopping leg kick but Coganobitch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
French gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
French is working an open guard so Coganobitch takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coganobitch misses with a head kick.
French fails with a takedown attempt.
Coganobitch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming French to the mat! French manages to get full guard.
Coganobitch stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Coganobitch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Coganobitch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
French on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Coganobitch throws a leg kick which misses French's front leg but catches the back leg as French tries to avoid it.
Coganobitch wants to clinch up but French keeps it at a distance.
French blocks a head kick by Coganobitch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Coganobitch.
Coganobitch wants to clinch.
French is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Coganobitch throws a head kick but French moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Coganobitch misses
and French counters with a single leg into guard. Coganobitch didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
French wants to control from the top but Coganobitch keeps moving.
French in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coganobitch throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Coganobitch manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Coganobitch fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coganobitch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coganobitch connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Coganobitch breaks from the clinch.
Coganobitch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Staph Coganobitch dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Coganobitch lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Phil French has been cut.
Coganobitch throws a lazy head kick
and French counters by clinching up.
Coganobitch is trying to break the clinch but French is controlling him.
Coganobitch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coganobitch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
French avoiding damage.
French is trying to break the clinch but Coganobitch has him pressed against the cage.
Coganobitch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Staph Coganobitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coganobitch wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A thudding body kick lands there by Coganobitch!
Coganobitch lets loose with a powerful body kick. French will feel that in the morning.
Coganobitch throws a sloppy head kick and French moves out of range easily.
French is breathing heavily.
Coganobitch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coganobitch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Coganobitch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coganobitch stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coganobitch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coganobitch throws a head kick but French moves out of range.
Coganobitch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coganobitch tries to clinch but French is having none of it.
Coganobitch moves into the clinch successfully.
French breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
French throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
French shoots in looking for a takedown but Coganobitch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing French's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Coganobitch throws a sloppy head kick and French moves out of range easily.
French takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Coganobitch tries to close the distance and clinch up but French swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coganobitch.
Coganobitch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coganobitch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coganobitch looks for the body kick but French saw that one coming.
Coganobitch throws a sloppy head kick
and French counters by clinching up.
Coganobitch breaks from the clinch.
Staph Coganobitch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
French has managed to clinch.
Coganobitch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coganobitch throws a head kick but French moves out of range.
Coganobitch throws a push kick but French slaps the foot to one side.
French will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Coganobitch has closed the distance and engaged French in a clinch.
Coganobitch jumps guard.
French is looking to stand up but Coganobitch won't let him.
Coganobitch manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Coganobitch tries a head kick but it misses.
French avoids the head kick by Coganobitch.
Coganobitch shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coganobitch stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows French to get to his feet.
French fails with an attempt to clinch.
French has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coganobitch.
Coganobitch tries to clinch up but French circles away and keeps his distance.
Coganobitch misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from French is defended easily by Coganobitch.
Staph Coganobitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil French.
French takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Coganobitch scores with a jab to the body.
Coganobitch tries to bum rush French with a series of wild strikes but French uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coganobitch misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Coganobitch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
French rushes Coganobitch and presses him up against the cage.
Coganobitch is trying to break free.
French doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
French scores with a hook to the body.
Coganobitch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Coganobitch has French pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. French manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Coganobitch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
French breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coganobitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coganobitch misses with a head kick.
Coganobitch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coganobitch throws a body punch but French moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
French stuffs the takedown.
French clinches up against the cage.
French throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coganobitch blocks it with crossed arms.
Coganobitch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. French just stands there and leans against the cage.
French is trying to trip Coganobitch. He has hold of a leg but Coganobitch is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. French persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Staph Coganobitch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phil French's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Coganobitch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coganobitch wants it to stay on the feet.
Coganobitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coganobitch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coganobitch throws a sloppy head kick
and French holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Coganobitch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Coganobitch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as French walks away with a smile on his face. Coganobitch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
French misses with a double jab
and Coganobitch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Coganobitch pushes down on French's leg and manages to get into half guard.
French regains full guard. Nicely done.
Coganobitch stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Coganobitch moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coganobitch is trying to push French away but French has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
French breaks from the clinch.
Coganobitch lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Coganobitch.
Coganobitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coganobitch has managed to clinch.
Coganobitch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. French smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Staph Coganobitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coganobitch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coganobitch throws a sloppy head kick and French moves out of range easily.
Coganobitch throws a sloppy head kick
and French makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Coganobitch looks to clinch
and French counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Coganobitch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
French lands a jab to the nose.
Coganobitch tries to clinch there but French circles away.
No luck for French with that takedown attempt.
Coganobitch misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coganobitch moves into the clinch successfully.
French is trying to drag Coganobitch to the mat but Coganobitch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Coganobitch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
French swats away the attempt to clinch by Coganobitch.
Coganobitch fails with a takedown attempt.
Coganobitch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coganobitch fails with a takedown attempt.
Coganobitch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from French.
Coganobitch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from French.
Staph Coganobitch is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coganobitch has closed the distance and engaged French in a clinch.
Coganobitch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coganobitch misses with a body shot.
French takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
French uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coganobitch.
French throws a head kick that misses.
Coganobitch misses with a head kick.
Coganobitch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coganobitch looks for the body kick but French saw that one coming.
Coganobitch moves to clinch but French breaks away
and French counters with a head kick. That will keep Coganobitch thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Coganobitch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coganobitch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
French pulls out of a head kick attempt.
French tries to close the distance and clinch but Coganobitch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coganobitch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but French paws at him with a jab and circles away.
French avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coganobitch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coganobitch tries to clinch up but French circles away and keeps his distance.
French has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Coganobitch.
French sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Coganobitch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coganobitch gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Coganobitch looks to land a body kick but French moved away.
French shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coganobitch as he jumps to the side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Coganobitch manages to break the clinch.
French's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coganobitch throws a sloppy head kick
and French counters with a nice double leg into guard.
French has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Coganobitch is proving hard to escape from.
Phil French has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Staph Coganobitch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coganobitch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from French.
And that's the end of the fight!
Staph Coganobitch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coganobitch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Staph Coganobitch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Meas Chanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Yellow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chanta comes into the arena with Papa Americano - We No Speak Americano blaring out of the sound system. 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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185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Meas Chanta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Yellow!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yellow looks to throw the jab but Chanta is out of range.
Yellow moves out of range of the body kick from Chanta.
Chanta walks into a jab.
Chanta lands a head kick!
Yellow throws a shot to the body.
Chanta tried to score with a low kick but Yellow checks it.
Yellow misses with a jab to the body
and Chanta counters with a low kick, right behind Yellow 's knee.
Chanta tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yellow counters with a straight right hand.
Yellow misses with a kick to the body.
Chanta does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yellow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chanta circles away quickly and effectively.
Yellow throws a looping overhand right but Chanta ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yellow throws a leg kick
and Chanta counters with an inside leg kick.
Yellow throws a sloppy head kick and Chanta moves out of range easily.
Chanta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yellow throws out the jab.
Chanta misses with a kick to the body
and Yellow counters with a nice body shot.
Yellow misses with a combination
and Chanta counters with a nice body kick.
Chanta tries to clinch but Yellow is having none of it.
Chanta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chanta is looking to clinch but Yellow is avoiding it.
Chanta throws a leg kick
and Yellow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chanta closes the distance but Yellow moves to the side
and Chanta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yellow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yellow misses with a kick to the body
and Chanta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yellow throws a leg kick
and Chanta counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yellow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chanta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yellow.
A low kick from Yellow misses
and Chanta counters with a head kick.
It looks like Tom Yellow has been cut.
Yellow connects with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chanta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yellow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chanta manages to avoid it.
Chanta throws a head kick that misses
and Yellow counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Chanta misses
and Yellow counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chanta swings widly with a right hand
and Yellow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yellow tries to work over Chanta's front leg with a kick but Chanta checks it.
Chanta thows a leg kick but Yellow checks it
and Yellow counters with a nice body shot.
Chanta is breathing heavily.
A head kick from Chanta lands but Yellow takes it in his stride.
Chanta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Yellow misses.
A head kick by Chanta misses
and Yellow counters with a left to the body.
Yellow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yellow misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Yellow misses the target.
Chanta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yellow wants to land a leg kick but Chanta is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chanta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yellow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Chanta misses
and Yellow counters with a big head kick but Chanta shrugs it off.
Yellow throws a wild body kick that Chanta sees coming a mile off.
Chanta checks a leg kick.
Yellow connects with a looping right hand.
Yellow scores with a decent looking hook.
Yellow scores with a punch to the head.
Chanta is rocked!
Chanta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Chanta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yellow cracks a nice hook into Chanta's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yellow.
Yellow throws an uppercut from hell that sends Chanta clean off his feet! He's out cold! Yellow stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Yellow!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Mercury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Om Nom Nom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercury comes to the cage accompanied by Shawn Michaels -Sexy Boy. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Mercury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Om Nom Nom!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercury takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nom Nom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nom Nom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mercurys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nom Nom is looking to chop away at Mercury's legs.
Nom Nom works over Mercury's head and body with a nice combination.
Nom Nom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nom Nom throws a series of punches but Mercury avoids them all with ease.
Mercury finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Nom Nom. Beautiful body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mercury moves out of range as Nom Nom strikes.
Nom Nom misses with a wild body shot.
Nom Nom lands a head shot.
Nom Nom lands with a right hand.
Mercury staying out of range there.
Nom Nom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mercury.
Mercury tries to keep at a distance but Nom Nom has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nom Nom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury moves out of range of the strikes.
Nom Nom misses with a double jab
and Mercury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nom Nom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mercury.
Mercury takes one to the side of the head.
Mercury rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nom Nom counters with a straight right hand.
Mercury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercury takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mercury is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Nom Nom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mercury doesn't seem phased though.
Nom Nom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercury takes one to the side of the head.
No luck for Mercury with that takedown attempt.
Mercury misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nom Nom lands with an uppercut that bounces Mercury off the cage and back into rage.
Nom Nom connects with a right hand. Mercury shakes it off.
Mercury shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nom Nom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nom Nom pulls Mercury in to control the position.
Nom Nom manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nom Nom raining down shots from the mount!
Nom Nom landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nom Nom putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nom Nom is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Mercury that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nom Nom looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nom Nom trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nom Nom landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nom Nom takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mercury tries to buck Nom Nom off but he can't manage it.
Mercury is in a horrible position here. Nom Nom smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mercury is bucking up trying to escape but Nom Nom cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nom Nom looking to control but Mercury is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nom Nom won't let Mercury get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Om Nom Nom dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mercury looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eddie Mercury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercury takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mercury throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nom Nom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nom Nom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nom Nom scores with a body shot.
Mercury on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nom Nom takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nom Nom digs a good body shot into Mercury's ribs.
Nom Nom misses with a few strikes there.
Nom Nom scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nom Nom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Nom Nom.
Mercury swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nom Nom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mercury thinking.
Nom Nom is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nom Nom throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nom Nom throws a leg kick which misses Mercury's front leg but catches the back leg as Mercury tries to avoid it.
Nom Nom throws a good cross that connects.
Nom Nom lunges at Mercury with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mercury's hand.
Om Nom Nom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nom Nom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mercurys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mercury on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nom Nom thumps Mercury with a low kick.
Nom Nom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nom Nom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nom Nom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nom Nom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mercury.
Nom Nom feints and then cracks Mercury's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mercury down.
Nom Nom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mercury has time to react.
Nom Nom fakes the leg kick and cracks Mercury in the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nom Nom.
Nom Nom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Om Nom Nom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nom Nom clobbers Mercury with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mercury takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nom Nom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nom Nom scores with a nice strike.
Mercury on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mercury looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mercury needs to keep his hands up - Nom Nom had a free shot at his head there.
Jab by Nom Nom.
Mercury misses with a lunging right hand
and Nom Nom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nom Nom.
Mercury walks into a stiff left hand from Nom Nom.
Nom Nom scores with the left hand. Mercury knows he should have avoided that one.
Mercury tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mercury takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nom Nom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mercury stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nom Nom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nom Nom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nom Nom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mercury's head backwards.
Nom Nom cracks Mercury with an open hand slap.
Sloppy strikes from Nom Nom. Those never looked like landing.
Mercury takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nom Nom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mercury moves forwards but Nom Nom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mercury is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nom Nom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mercury's head.
Oh Mercury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Nom Nom counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Mercury! He's just covering up as Nom Nom starts to tee off till referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Om Nom Nom!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Povetkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi comes to the cage accompanied by Slaap lekker!. Povetkin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mother Russia. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenny Gomi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Povetkin!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Gomi misses
enabling Povetkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomi misses with a lunging right hand
and Gomi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Povetkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Povetkin.
Gomi breaks from the clinch.
Gomi lands with a shot to the body.
Povetkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Gomi.
Povetkin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gomi.
Povetkin tries to sprawl but Gomi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Povetkin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gomi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Povetkin keeping moving, preventing Gomi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin is trying to keep Gomi in close.
Gomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Povetkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Povetkin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gomi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Povetkin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Povetkin throws out a leg kick but Gomi moves out of range and Povetkin only half commits.
Gomi misses with a hook. Povetkin ducked under it nicely.
Gomi moves out of range of the leg kick from Povetkin.
That's two 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.
Povetkin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gomi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alexander Povetkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Povetkin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gomi with a hook.
Gomi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gomi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Povetkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Povetkin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gomi trying to mount his opponent but Povetkin defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin is looking for a sweep. Gomi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Povetkin is trying to maintain the position but Gomi is very close to passing his half guard.
Povetkin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gomi.
Gomi is looking to advance position but Povetkin won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gomi has his takedown stuffed
and Povetkin counters with a body kick that stops Gomi in his tracks momentarily.
Povetkin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gomi. That did some damage!
Povetkin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Povetkin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gomi checks it well.
Povetkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gomi on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin avoids the head kick by Gomi.
Povetkin thows a leg kick but Gomi checks it
and Gomi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gomi tries to free his leg and advance position but Povetkin is retaining full guard.
Gomi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Povetkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Povetkin wants to sweep here but Gomi controlling him for the moment.
Gomi prevents Povetkin from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gomi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Povetkin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Povetkin trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexander Povetkin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gomi shoots for a double leg takedown but Povetkin sprawls well. He's pushed Gomi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Gomi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Povetkin leaves Gomi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gomi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Povetkin lands a body shot.
Povetkin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Povetkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Povetkin is in a horrible position here. Gomi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gomi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Povetkin is on top in guard.
Povetkin is looking to stand up but Gomi won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Povetkin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gomi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gomi jabs Povetkin right on the nose. Povetkin blinks but takes it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Povetkin. That's going to slow Gomi down.
Gomi shoots in and gets a takedown into Povetkin's guard.
Povetkin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gomi thows a big elbow that misses.
Povetkin wants to stand and escape but Gomi is having none of it.
Gomi with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin keeping full guard, as Gomi tries to pass.
Gomi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gomi throwing strikes but missing.
Povetkin keeping moving, preventing Gomi from controlling successfully.
Gomi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Povetkin is keeping the position for now.
Povetkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Povetkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomi 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Povetkin's head.
Gomi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Povetkin has his feet on Gomi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Povetkin.
Gomi thows a leg kick but Povetkin checks it
and Povetkin counters with a nice leg kick.
Povetkin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gomi punishes Povetkin's body with a nice straight punch.
Gomi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Povetkin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gomi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Povetkin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gomi's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin is looking for a sweep. Gomi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomi wants to take a breather but Povetkin is having none of it.
Povetkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gomi wants to pass the guard but Povetkin is defending well.
Povetkin wants to get back to full guard.
Povetkin is trying to stand.
Povetkin trying to control here.
Povetkin is breathing heavily.
Gomi trying to control from half guard but Povetkin is working away.
Gomi seems to be working for a kimura but Povetkin defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Gomi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horrible takedown by Gomi or perhaps it was just good defense by Povetkin which made him look bad.
Povetkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gomi throws a wild body kick that Povetkin sees coming a mile off.
Povetkin throws a leg kick which misses Gomi's front leg but catches the back leg as Gomi tries to avoid it.
Povetkin is looking to chop away at Gomi's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Povetkin swivels and escapes.
Gomi swats away the attempt to clinch by Povetkin.
Gomi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Povetkin counters with an outside leg kick.
Povetkin connects with a leg kick. Gomi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gomi misses the body punch
and Povetkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a leg kick but Gomi checks it.
Povetkin is looking to land body kicks.
Gomi misses with an uppercut
and Povetkin counters with an outside leg kick.
A left and a right from Gomi both land. Nice combination.
Povetkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gomi throws an off balance right hand
and Povetkin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gomi's knee momentarily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Povetkin enables Gomi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Povetkin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Povetkin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Povetkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomi is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin wants to stand but Gomi is controlling the position.
Gomi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomi is looking to work some ground and pound but Povetkin has wrist control.
Povetkin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alexander Povetkin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gomi scores with a head kick.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Povetkin sprawls well. Povetkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gomi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Povetkin cracks the inside of Gomi's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi checks a low kick from Povetkin.
Povetkin doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomi circles away.
Gomi has his takedown stuffed
and Povetkin counters with an outside leg kick.
Gomi scores with a leg kick.
Povetkin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gomi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Povetkin counters with a nice body shot.
Gomi misses with a shot to the body
and Povetkin counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Gomi is predictable there
and Povetkin counters with a low kick, right behind Gomi 's knee.
Povetkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gomi is able to avoid easily.
Povetkin throws a low kick but Gomi avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gomi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gomi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Povetkin throws a push kick but Gomi slaps the foot to one side.
Povetkin connects with the punch.
Povetkin is looking to slow Gomi down with leg kicks.
Gomi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gomi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Povetkin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Povetkin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Povetkin moves into the clinch.
Povetkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Povetkin has Gomi pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Povetkin really dominated that round.
That's time! Gomi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gomi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Povetkin delivers a nice body kick.
Gomi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An inside leg kick from Povetkin misses.
Povetkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gomi misses with the body kick
and Povetkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Povetkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gomi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Povetkin - the referee stops the clock and Gomi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Povetkin. Gomi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Povetkin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crunch! Gomi slams his shin into Povetkin's torso.
Povetkin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alexander Povetkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi swats away the attempt to clinch by Povetkin.
Gomi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good work by Gomi as he checks the leg kick.
Povetkin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Gomi misses.
Povetkin thumps Gomi with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Povetkin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gomi swings widly with a right hand
and Povetkin counters by clinching up.
Povetkin has a couple of punches blocked by Gomi.
Povetkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Povetkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Povetkin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gomi or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin works on Gomi's body with a couple of short punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stalling in the clinch from Povetkin.
Povetkin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Povetkin controlling the action here for a moment.
Povetkin lands a body punch.
Povetkin has a couple of punches blocked by Gomi.
Povetkin lands with a right to the head.
Povetkin tries to throw a body punch but Gomi avoids it by throwing Povetkin back against the cage.
Povetkin lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomi blocking some punches.
Povetkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Povetkin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Povetkin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Povetkin.
Povetkin lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Povetkin.
Povetkin has a couple of punches blocked by Gomi.
Povetkin lands with a left to the head.
Povetkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Povetkin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomi.
Povetkin lands a shot to the body.
Povetkin lands a body shot.
Gomi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Povetkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Povetkin as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Povetkin.
A nice left hand lands by Povetkin.
Povetkin presses Gomi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Povetkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Povetkin.
Povetkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Povetkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomi.
Povetkin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Povetkin lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Povetkin.
Gomi blocks an uppercut.
Povetkin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomi.
Povetkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Povetkin throws a head punch that misses.
Povetkin misses with a body punch.
Povetkin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Povetkin misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin lands with a light punch inside.
Povetkin digs a right hand underneath Gomi's ribcage. Gomi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Povetkin tries to stall but Gomi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Povetkin lands a left hand.
Povetkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Povetkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Povetkin.
Gomi blocks an uppercut.
Gomi blocks a body shot from Povetkin.
Povetkin lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Povetkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gomi blocks a body shot from Povetkin.
Gomi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gomi tries to pull guard but Povetkin holds him up against the cage and eventually Gomi drops back down to his feet.
Povetkin is leaning against Gomi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Povetkin working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Povetkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Povetkin dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gomi checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Gomi misses
and Povetkin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Povetkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomi manages to avoid it.
Gomi checks the leg kick.
Povetkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Povetkin.
Povetkin moves out of range as Gomi strikes.
Povetkin clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povetkin working aggressively here.
Povetkin scores with a hook to the body.
Povetkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Povetkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Povetkin.
Gomi digs a right hand into Povetkin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Povetkin's gas tank.
Gomi is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Povetkin wants to stand but Gomi is controlling the position.
Povetkin pushes Gomi off and scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the body from Gomi misses
and Povetkin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Povetkin.
Gomi lands a body shot.
Alexander Povetkin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gomi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gomi scores with a sloppy right hand. Povetkin should have avoided that one.
Gomi connects with a jab.
Povetkin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Povetkin throws a leg kick which misses Gomi's front leg but catches the back leg as Gomi tries to avoid it.
Povetkin misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Povetkin moves away.
Gomi connects with a right hand. Povetkin shakes it off.
Povetkin throws a low kick, looking for Gomi's leg but Gomi calmly moves out of range.
Gomi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Povetkin's waist but Povetkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gomi off to one side.
Povetkin throws a lazy head kick
and Gomi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Povetkin's guard.
Povetkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Povetkin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Povetkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi wants to pass the guard but Povetkin is keeping the position.
Gomi trying to control but Povetkin is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Povetkin is looking to stand up but Gomi isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Povetkin throws a head kick that misses
and Gomi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Povetkin manages to avoid it.
Gomi moves forwards but Povetkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gomi misses with a takedown attempt
and Povetkin counters with a good low kick that Gomi was not able to check.
Gomi looks to throw the jab but Povetkin is out of range.
Povetkin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Povetkin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Povetkin wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters circling a little - Povetkin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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.
Gomi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Povetkin is trying to defend but Gomi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Povetkin is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Povetkin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gomi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gomi is pressing down on Povetkin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Povetkin is holding on for now.
Povetkin tries to kick Gomi off but Gomi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gomi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Povetkin defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Gomi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gomi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:47
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Kenny Gomi retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Soini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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178 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Soini!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soini looks for the body kick but Kala saw that one coming.
Soini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soini lands a leg kick that knocks Kala off balance momentarily.
Timo Soini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kala has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soini.
Nice defenses there by Soini.
Kala lands with a shot to the body.
Soini throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Soini defending well as Kala loads up on a big left hand.
Kala lands an overhand right.
A leg kick checked by Kala.
Soini throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kala counters with a shoot takedown. Soini fights it but they end up in guard.
Soini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kala throws a big right hand that misses.
Soini keeping moving, preventing Kala from controlling successfully.
Kala advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soini is not content to let Kala control the position.
Kala lands a decent elbow from side control.
Soini being controlled for a moment.
Kala scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soini defending against the ground and pound.
Kala is putting a hurting on Soini here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kala is looking to take a break and control but Soini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kala in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kala throws a strike aimed at the side of Soini's head but Soini avoids it well.
Kala cracks Soini with a big elbow.
Kala wants to control but Soini is keeping him busy.
Soini is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kala wants to control but Soini is keeping him busy.
Kala cracks Soini with a big elbow.
Kala working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soini keeps working.
Kala creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Soini sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four 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.
Kala creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Soini sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kala tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Soini is not content to let Kala control the position.
Kala looks up at the clock and then as Soini takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kala smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kala dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kala checks the leg kick.
Kala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Soini throws a push kick but Kala slaps the foot to one side.
Kala moves out of range as Soini throws a body kick.
Soini throws a low kick but Kala moves out of range easily.
Kala fails with the takedown.
Kala blocks a leg kick.
Soini pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kala is out of range and Soini settles back down.
Soini moves to clinch but Kala breaks away
and Kala counters with a shoot takedown. Soini fights it but they end up in guard.
Kala engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kalle Kala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kala advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soini can't do much from the bottom here.
Kala lands a few punches from side control.
Kala tries to advance to mount but Soini denies him.
Kala trying to control the position but Soini is working away.
Soini defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kala tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kala has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kala tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kala in side control, throwing shots but Soini defends.
An elbow from Kala crashes against the mat.
Check out the look on Kala's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Soini is not content to let Kala control the position.
Kala 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.
Kala throws a strike aimed at the side of Soini's head but Soini avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soini is trying to control Kala's posture but Kala avoids it.
Kala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soini keeps working.
Kala throwing strikes but Soini manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kala tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Soini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Soini's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Soini content to control rather than advance.
Kala is trying to control but can't.
Kala tries to roll over but Soini keeps him under control.
Kala wants to control but Soini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kala dominated that second round.
That's time! Kala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kala thows a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Soini misses
and Kala counters with a single leg into guard. Soini didn't expect that.
Kala wants to pass the guard but Soini is keeping the position.
Kala throws and elbow that misses. Soini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kala's guard. Nice move by Soini!
Kala is pulling down on Soini's head. It's preventing any offense from Soini, at least for the moment.
Kala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kala looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Soini puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kala wants to improve his position but Soini is controlling well.
Kala actively working from the bottom here.
Kala is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kala gets back to full guard.
Kala working a defensive guard but Soini manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kala is trying to get back to half guard.
Kala manages to get back to half guard.
Kala manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kala is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Timo Soini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalle Kala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kala connects with a couple of short punches.
Kala trying to control but Soini is working from the bottom.
Kala pushes down on Soini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Soini trying to hold on to Kala's head to control him but Kala postures up.
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.
Well, if Kala is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kala working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kala misses with a head shot. Soini uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kala has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kala!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Papa Smurf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
176 lbs
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22
180 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Papa Smurf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Grey!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey looks to land a right hand but Smurf moved out of range.
Grey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smurf connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grey scrambles back to his feet.
Grey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smurf just misses with a punch to the body.
Grey moves out of range as Smurf strikes.
Grey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smurf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grey thows a leg kick but Smurf checks it
and Smurf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Smurf. Those never looked like landing.
Grey scores with a head kick. Smurf tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grey pushes Smurf up against the cage in a clinch.
Grey pushes Smurf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grey trying to control the position but instead, Smurf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grey into the cage.
Smurf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smurf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smurf lands with a right to the head.
Smurf digs a right hand underneath Grey's ribcage. Grey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smurf wants to get back to striking at distance but Grey won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smurf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smurf cracks Grey with an open hand slap.
Smurf throws a looping overhand right but Grey ducks down to avoid it.
Grey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smurf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smurf scores with a hook to the body. Grey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick from Grey is predictable there
and Smurf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smurf looks to land a left hand but Grey moved out of range nicely.
Smurf misses with a straight left.
Grey connects with an inside leg kick.
Grey just misses with a punch to the body.
Grey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grey tries to clinch up.
A jab from Smurf finds it's way through Grey's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Smurf misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Smurf.
Some wild striking there from Smurf.
Grey moves away from the strike by Smurf.
Grey throws a combination that misses
and Smurf counters with a nice body shot.
Smurf connects with the punch.
Smurf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grey throws out the jab.
Grey throws a head kick that misses
and Smurf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smurf lands a jab to Grey's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smurf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smurf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smurf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smurf misses with a two punch combination.
Grey avoids the body shot from Smurf.
Grey throws a combination that misses
and Smurf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smurf lands with a good body shot.
Grey throws a lazy uppercut
and Smurf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grey looks for the body kick but Smurf saw that one coming.
That kick from Grey tenderised Smurf's leg. Smurf is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smurf misses with a looping left.
Grey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smurf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smurf looks to throw the jab but Grey is out of range.
Grey slips a straight right by Smurf.
Smurf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smurf throws a jab when Grey was well out of range.
Grey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smurf goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smurf checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smurf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grey.
Grey throws a poor cross that misses
and Smurf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smurf lands a jab to Grey's midsection.
Papa Smurf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grey misses with a head kick.
Grey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smurf throws a hook to the side of Grey's head but Grey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smurf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grey throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grey moves forwards but Smurf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smurf lands a body shot.
Smurf throws a solid leg kick but Grey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smurf.
Grey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Smurf 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.
Grey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smurf.
Smurf lands a nice hook to Grey's body. Grey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grey takes one to the chin there.
Smurf throws a series of strikes that have Grey backpedaling.
Grey throws a sloppy head kick
and Smurf counters with a two punch combo.
Grey misses with a body kick.
Grey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smurf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot lands for Smurf.
Smurf ducks under a wild hook from Grey.
Smurf pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grey back to the cage. Smurf follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smurf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smurf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smurf.
Grey swings for the body but Smurf moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey lands with a good body shot.
Smurf misses with a wild body shot.
Smurf throws a right hand that Grey ducks under and follows up with a left that Grey also avoids with ease.
Grey misses with a low kick.
Smurf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grey swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Smurf to counter with a crisp jab.
Smurf scores with a spinning back kick!
Smurf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smurf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grey counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smurf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grey at a distance.
Grey is breathing heavily.
Smurf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smurf's sensitive parts.
Smurf throws a body punch but Grey moves out of range.
Smurf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smurf takes a swing at Grey's ribcage but misses.
Grey throws a body punch but Smurf moves out of range.
Smurf digs a good body shot into Grey's ribs.
Grey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smurf.
Smurf scores with a leg kick.
Smurf wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey walks into a straight right hand from Smurf.
A bone on bone clash there as Smurf blocks the leg kick.
Smurf scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smurf dips to his left and cracks Grey with an uppercut!
Grey slips a jab and a cross from Smurf.
Grey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grey defending well as Smurf loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Smurf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smurf moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smurf lands an overhand right.
Smurf throws a looping overhand right but Grey ducks down to avoid it.
Grey cracks the inside of Smurf's front leg.
Smurf connects with a right hand. Grey shakes it off.
Grey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smurf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smurf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smurf throws a jab when Grey was well out of range.
Grey tries to move into range but Smurf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smurf scores with a shot to the body.
Grey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smurf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Smurf counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smurf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smurf digs a good hook to Grey's body.
Smurf misses with a wild body shot.
Grey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smurf moves out of range of the leg kick from Grey.
Smurf scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Smurf.
Papa Smurf is winning the standup battle so far.
Smurf lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smurf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smurf throws a combination that misses
and Grey counters with a left to the body.
Smurf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smurf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smurf throws the left hand but Grey avoids the punch easily.
Smurf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grey tries to land a front kick but Smurf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Smurf dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smurf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grey counters with a straight right hand.
Grey slips under a jab from Smurf.
Smurf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grey. Grey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smurf.
Smurf scores with a nice head shot.
Smurf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grey.
Grey thows a leg kick but Smurf checks it
enabling Smurf to counter with a crisp jab.
Smurf throws a series of punches but Grey avoids them all with ease.
Grey misses with a looping left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grey.
Smurf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grey.
Smurf misses with a hook. Grey ducked under it nicely.
Smurf misses the shot to the body.
Smurf keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smurf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grey circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Grey misses
and Smurf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smurf is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smurf connects with a jab.
Grey feints and then cracks Smurf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smurf down.
Grey misses the shot to the body.
Smurf tests Grey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smurf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smurf connects with a looping right hand.
Grey ducks under a wild hook from Smurf.
Smurf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grey at a distance.
Grey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smurf throws a lazy right hand but Grey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smurf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grey can do to turn this around?
Grey throws a head kick that misses
and Grey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Smurf - just one landing.
Smurf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smurf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grey.
Grey throws out a loose jab but Smurf uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grey.
Smurf throws out a loose jab but Grey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grey throws a sloppy body shot
and Smurf counters with a series of strikes. Grey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey is looking to clinch.
Grey tried to score with a low kick but Smurf checks it.
Grey misses with a low kick.
Grey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Grey misses.
Smurf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smurf throws a big shot that misses.
Smurf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smurf misses with a series of wild punches.
Smurf checks a leg kick.
Grey misses with a kick to the body.
Grey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grey throws a shot from downtown. Smurf moves away and avoids it.
Smurf throws a poor cross that misses
and Grey counters with a head kick.
Smurf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smurf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grey misses with a combination
and Smurf counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smurf stalks Grey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grey's face. Grey staggers backwards, shaken.
A low kick from Grey misses
and Smurf counters with a straight right hand.
Smurf scores with a punch to the head.
Grey walks into a jab.
Grey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smurf throws the left hand but Grey avoids the punch easily.
Smurf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smurf throws a series of punches but Grey avoids them all with ease.
Grey wants to land a leg kick but Smurf is out of range.
Grey loads up on a big right hand but Smurf slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Smurf clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab lands there for Smurf.
Smurf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smurf.
Smurf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grey manages to avoid it.
Smurf connects with a jab.
Grey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smurf's sensitive parts.
Smurf lands a jab to the head.
That kick from Grey tenderised Smurf's leg. Smurf is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smurf cracks a nice hook into Grey's ribs.
Smurf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grey at a distance.
Grey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smurf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smurf stuns Grey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smurf checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smurf moves out of range of the strikes.
Grey looks to clinch
and Smurf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grey is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Grey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smurf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smurf cracks Grey with an open hand slap.
A lazy left from Smurf finds it's target.
Smurf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grey at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smurf.
Grey moves out of range of the strikes.
Smurf lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grey misses with a left hand
and Smurf counters with a low kick, right behind Grey 's knee.
Smurf's corner calls for a 1-2. Smurf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smurf lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Smurf misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Smurf does no damage.
Smurf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smurf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smurf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grey moves away.
Grey tries to clinch up.
Smurf lunges at Grey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grey's hand.
Smurf throws a lazy uppercut
and Grey counters with a nice leg kick.
Smurf connects with a crisp jab.
Smurf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grey circles away quickly and effectively.
Grey throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smurf's head.
Smurf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grey momentarily.
Smurf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey tries to clinch
and Smurf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smurf falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Grey is predictable there
and Smurf counters with a stiff right hand.
Smurf misses with a wild body shot.
Smurf misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Grey.
Smurf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smurf throws a series of punches but Grey moves out of range.
Smurf misses with an uppercut.
Grey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smurf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smurf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grey avoids the body shot from Smurf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smurf lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grey misses with a series of wild punches.
Grey slips a straight right by Smurf.
Smurf cracks a nice hook into Grey's ribs.
Grey moves away from the strike by Smurf.
Grey missing with a left hand there. Smurf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smurf lands a glancing blow to the side of Grey's head.
Grey throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smurf throws a lazy uppercut
and Grey counters with a body kick.
Smurf jabs at Grey's body.
Grey is looking to clinch but Smurf is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Smurf had his way with Tony Grey in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Smurf thuds a left hand into Grey's body.
Smurf jabs Grey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smurf lands an overhand right.
Grey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Smurf does no damage.
Grey throws a right hand that misses
and Smurf counters with a nice leg kick.
Smurf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grey was well out of range. Poor timing from Smurf.
Smurf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smurf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grey moves out of range as Smurf strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Smurf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smurf looks to land a right hand but Grey moved out of range.
Smurf circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smurf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grey tries to clinch up but Smurf circles away and keeps his distance.
Smurf looks to throw the jab but Grey is out of range.
Smurf is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smurf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smurf. Grey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smurf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smurf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smurf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smurf scores with a jab to the body.
Grey throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Smurf misses.
Grey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey moves out of range as Smurf strikes.
Smurf throws a hook but Grey blocks it.
Smurf throws an off balance right hand
and Grey counters with a low kick, right behind Smurf 's knee.
Smurf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grey was well out of range. Poor timing from Smurf.
Grey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Smurf.
Grey is trying to maintain a safe position but Smurf gets an underhook and turns Grey into the cage.
Smurf blocks the elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grey keeps control of Smurf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smurf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smurf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smurf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grey stalling in the clinch but Smurf improves position.
Papa Smurf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smurf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smurf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grey.
Grey throws a low kick but Smurf avoids it.
Smurf throws a one two combo.
Grey connects with the punch.
Grey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smurf darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grey wants to clinch up but Smurf keeps it at a distance.
Grey slips a jab from Smurf.
Smurf thows a body shot but no joy.
Smurf's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grey under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smurf checks a low kick from Grey.
Grey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smurf shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grey eats them both and turns towards Smurf to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smurf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smurf connects with the punch.
Smurf catches Grey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tony Grey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grey works Smurf's body with a nice hook.
Smurf catches Grey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Smurf.
Smurf cracks Grey with a good jab.
Grey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smurf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smurf lands with a right hand.
Grey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Papa Smurf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smurf 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Smurf!
Papa Smurf retains his welterweight title!
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