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BHFC - Rini vs. The Bong PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathias Verdun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Verdun has chosen Foo Fighters - Pretender as his entrance music. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mathias Verdun!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verdun gets a takedown into half guard.
Verdun tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Verdun wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Verdun looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Verdun is looking for a kimura here.
Verdun prevents Silva from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verdun wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Verdun is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Verdun tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Verdun is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Verdun to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Verdun looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Verdun is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Verdun is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
Verdun is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Verdun to get the leverage.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Verdun.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verdun is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Verdun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Verdun.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Verdun is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Verdun looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Verdun is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Verdun dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Verdun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Verdun counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verdun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Verdun seems to be looking for submissions.
Verdun is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Verdun is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva trying to control but Verdun postures up.
Verdun trying to advance position but Silva counters by regaining guard.
Verdun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verdun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Verdun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verdun looking to pass the guard.
Verdun thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Verdun prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Verdun drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Verdun off! Verdun jumps back into Silva's guard.
Verdun thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
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.
Verdun drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Verdun off! Verdun jumps back into Silva's guard.
Verdun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Verdun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Verdun drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Verdun off! Verdun jumps back into Silva's guard.
Verdun 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Verdun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Verdun counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Verdun.
Verdun drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Verdun off! Verdun jumps back into Silva's guard.
Verdun wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verdun thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Verdun drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Verdun off! Verdun jumps back into Silva's guard.
Verdun 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.
Verdun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Verdun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Verdun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Verdun 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verdun drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Verdun off! Verdun jumps back into Silva's guard.
Verdun 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.
Verdun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Verdun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verdun thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Verdun thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Verdun defends easily.
Verdun drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Verdun off! Verdun jumps back into Silva's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Verdun 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.
Silva is looking to stand up but Verdun isn't so interested in that idea.
Anderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verdun 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathias Verdun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verdun has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathias Verdun!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joselito Glorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Black will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joselito Glorenzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Black!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glorenzo misses with a shot to the body
and Black makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Glorenzo really felt that one!
Glorenzo shoots in and gets a takedown into Black's guard.
Glorenzo cracks Black with a solid left hand.
Glorenzo looking to sit in guard and control but Black gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Glorenzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Glorenzo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Glorenzo tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glorenzo has Black pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black gets to his feet. Glorenzo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Joe Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glorenzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glorenzo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Black counters with a good low kick that Glorenzo was not able to check.
Black misses the jab.
Glorenzo scores a takedown into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glorenzo misses with a head shot.
Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Glorenzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Glorenzo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Glorenzo lands a big shot there that rocks Black but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Black is trying to stand up.
Glorenzo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Glorenzo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Glorenzo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Black looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glorenzo with good strikes from the mount here!
Glorenzo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Glorenzo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Glorenzo landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Black that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Glorenzo working the ground and pound effectively.
Glorenzo connects with a bit shot that sees Black covering up! More strikes from Glorenzo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Glorenzo is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joselito Glorenzo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Beach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Beach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricio Machado!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machado.
Machado fakes the leg kick and cracks Beach in the body.
Beach is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beach slips under a jab.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machado, right into the meat.
Beach moves away from the strike by Machado.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machado can pounce on him.
Machado throws a quick head kick that knocks Beach silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Machado is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mauricio Machado!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dani Kamarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaspar Uusnurm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uusnurm is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lord of war. Kaspar Uusnurm is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dani Kamarainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaspar Uusnurm!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamarainen scores a takedown into full mount!
Kamarainen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kamarainen working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Uusnurm turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Kamarainen off and cradles Uusnurm's limp body as Kamarainen celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Dani Kamarainen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sami Kuristaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Kuristaja!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Angel!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Kuristaja there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuristaja misses with a low kick.
Kuristaja lands with a kick to the temple. Angel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Angel misses with a straight right.
Angel avoids the head kick by Kuristaja.
Kuristaja looks to land a body kick but Angel moved away.
Kuristaja throws a low kick but it's checked well by Angel.
Angel avoids a kick to the body.
Angel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuristaja pinned against the cage. Kuristaja gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Angel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kuristaja counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Angel is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel gets a double leg takedown into Kuristaja's guard.
Angel postures up.
Angel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Angel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Angel wants to control from the top but Kuristaja keeps moving.
Kuristaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuristaja, not yet.
Angel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuristaja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Angel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Angel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kuristaja trying to keep a closed guard but Angel is proving a slippery customer.
Angel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuristaja is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuristaja 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.
Angel 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.
Angel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Angel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Angel drops back looking for a leg! Kuristaja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuristaja manages to kick Angel off! Angel jumps back into Kuristaja's guard.
Angel wants to control from the top but Kuristaja keeps moving.
Kuristaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Angel is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel postures up.
Kuristaja keeping full guard, as Angel tries to pass.
Kuristaja controls Angel momentarily but Angel frees himself.
Angel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuristaja trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sami Kuristaja.
Kuristaja tries to clinch up but Angel circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
Angel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Angel seems to be working for a kimura but Kuristaja defends the submission attempt.
Kuristaja on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kuristaja tries to get out of the position.
Angel works his way into full mount!
Kuristaja is looking to get to half guard.
Angel wants to finish this one by submission but Kuristaja is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Angel.
Kuristaja tries to lock up and control but Angel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Angel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Angel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuristaja but Kuristaja pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Angel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuristaja.
Kuristaja swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Angel counters with a takedown into side control.
Angel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kuristaja knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Angel on the ground.
Kuristaja manages to work his way to half guard, despite Angel's best efforts.
Kuristaja trying to control here.
Angel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel stalling away here and it's allowed Kuristaja to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Angel drops back looking for a leg! Kuristaja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuristaja manages to kick Angel off! Angel jumps back into Kuristaja's guard.
Angel wants to pass the guard but Kuristaja is keeping the position.
Angel wants to control from the top but Kuristaja keeps moving.
Kuristaja is trying to control the position but Angel postures up.
Kuristaja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Angel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuristaja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuristaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Angel is one step ahead there.
Angel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuristaja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Angel trying to control but Kuristaja is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kuristaja throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuristaja misses with a body shot.
Angel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuristaja tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Angel is in Kuristaja's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel chips away with some ground and pound.
Angel tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuristaja is retaining full guard.
Angel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Angel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Angel 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.
Angel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuristaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angel forces his way into half guard.
Kuristaja is trying to control but can't.
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.
Angel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Angel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kuristaja manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Angel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Angel working away.
Angel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuristaja has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuristaja controls the position for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Angel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Angel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuristaja is trying to defend but Angel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Angel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuristaja has managed to free his arm - good work.
Angel seems to be working for a kimura but Kuristaja defends the submission attempt.
Kuristaja moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel advances to half guard.
Kuristaja wants to control but Angel is keeping busy.
Angel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuristaja sees it coming and defends easily.
Angel is looking to advance position but Kuristaja won't allow it.
Angel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Angel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuristaja defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuristaja is trying to get back to full guard.
Angel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuristaja defends it well.
Angel is trying to work for a kimura but Kuristaja is defending well.
Kuristaja is trying to get back to full guard.
Angel tries to pass to full mount but Kuristaja defends it.
Kuristaja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuristaja trying to control here.
Angel wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuristaja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Angel is thwarting Kuristaja's attempts to control the position.
Frank Angel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Angel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuristaja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Angel is working away from the top position though.
Angel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Angel is working for a kimura but Kuristaja is defending it quite comfortably.
Angel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuristaja has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuristaja is just riding it out for now. Angel eventually gives up the hold.
Kuristaja is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuristaja keeping control of the position.
Angel is keen to just control but Kuristaja is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Angel really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Angel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuristaja manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Angel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Angel tries for a kimura but Kuristaja is defending well.
Angel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuristaja is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kuristaja manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Angel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Angel has his foot on Kuristaja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuristaja works his way back into a safe position though.
Angel has a closed guard, preventing Kuristaja from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuristaja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuristaja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Angel is working an open guard so Kuristaja takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kuristaja tests Angel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuristaja misses with a wild combination.
Kuristaja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Angel.
Sami Kuristaja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuristaja throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kuristaja.
Kuristaja misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Angel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Angel drops back looking for a leg! Kuristaja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuristaja manages to kick Angel off! Angel jumps back into Kuristaja's guard.
Kuristaja is trying to control the position but Angel postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kuristaja dives on top into guard.
Kuristaja postures up.
Kuristaja wants to stand but Angel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Angel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuristaja is aware though and is defending well.
Angel is looking for a triangle but Kuristaja pushes his legs off easily.
Angel looking to control.
Angel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angel is working an open guard so Kuristaja takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Angel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kuristaja scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuristaja tries a low kick but Angel avoids it.
Angel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuristaja counters with a leg kick.
Sami Kuristaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuristaja looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuristaja tries to land a front kick but Angel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuristaja missing with a left hand there. Angel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angel misses with a takedown
and Kuristaja counters with a series of strikes. Angel will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Angel dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kuristaja misses with a low kick as Angel jumps back.
Angel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Angel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Angel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuristaja, who protects the arm well.
Kuristaja is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kuristaja rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Angel's guard! Nice work there by Kuristaja!
Angel looking for a sweep. Not yet Angel, not yet.
Kuristaja wanted to stand there but Angel had control of the position.
Angel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Angel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Angel is looking for a triangle but Kuristaja pushes his legs off easily.
Angel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Angel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Angel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel has his foot on Kuristaja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuristaja works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuristaja trying to stand up but can't free himself from Angel's guard.
Kuristaja stopping the sweep attempt from Angel.
Angel has his foot on Kuristaja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuristaja works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuristaja wants to stand but Angel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel seems keen to control Kuristaja's posture.
Angel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuristaja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Angel is tightening it up a little... Kuristaja has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kuristaja reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kuristaja taps out! nice BJJ there by Angel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Angel!
Frank Angel is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baeddan Mc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mc is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Choice Is Yours (This or That) by Black Sheep. The key to victory for Mr Beast has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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260 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baeddan Mc!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast throws a right hand that misses
and Mc counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beast swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beast looking for subs off his back but Mc has passed one foot through into half guard.
Beast is staying active underneath Mc, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mc is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beast is trying to maintain the position but Mc is very close to passing his half guard.
Mc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beast is just riding it out for now. Mc eventually gives up the hold.
Beast looking for submissions off his back.
Beast moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Mc from controlling successfully.
Beast is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mc is aware though and is defending well.
Mc scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
It looks like Mr Beast has been cut.
Mc connects with a couple of short punches.
Beast is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mc landing with the ground and pound.
Mc drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Mc seems to have locked his on tight now - Beast screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Mc, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Baeddan Mc!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosmos Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Kraken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov comes to the cage accompanied by Motorhead - Ace of Spades. Kraken has chosen Battle Without Honor Or Humanity as his entrance music. Cosmos Ivanov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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281 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cosmos Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, The Kraken!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov swings for the body but Kraken moves out of range.
The Kraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ivanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura but Kraken is defending well.
Ivanov trying to control the action but Kraken is working from the bottom.
Kraken gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanov is one step ahead there.
Kraken working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ivanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraken keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Kraken not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ivanov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kraken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kraken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kraken trying to keep a closed guard but Ivanov is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kraken is looking for a triangle but Ivanov pushes his legs off easily.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Kraken keeps moving.
Ivanov looking to pass the guard.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraken looking for a sweep. Not yet Kraken, not yet.
We're going to have a standup here because Cosmos Ivanov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kraken misses with a shot to the body
and Ivanov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kraken won't be happy with that.
Kraken wants to get back to his feet.
Ivanov swings around for an armbar but Kraken sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ivanov's guard.
Kraken stands and throws Ivanov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kraken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanov keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking for a sweep.
Kraken in side control, throwing shots but Ivanov defends.
Kraken has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ivanov!
Kraken is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kraken dominating with strikes here.
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!
Kraken moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ivanov has worked his arm free - good work by Ivanov!
Kraken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanov keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Kraken will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a jab when Kraken was well out of range.
Kraken throws a sloppy body shot
and Kraken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivanov connects with a body shot.
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kraken wants to improve his position but Ivanov is controlling well.
Kraken slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Kraken keeps moving.
Ivanov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kraken can't do much from the bottom here.
Ivanov wants to control but Kraken is keeping him busy.
Kraken is looking for a sweep.
Ivanov trying to control the position but Kraken is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ivanov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kraken, who protects the arm well.
Ivanov trying to control the action but Kraken is working from the bottom.
Kraken struggling a bit here.
Kraken is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kraken wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kraken's head.
Kraken gets full guard.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraken working for submissions but it's allowed Ivanov to get to half guard.
Kraken is staying active underneath Ivanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kraken trying to hold on to Ivanov's head to control him but Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov prevents Kraken from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kraken is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ivanov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kraken knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kraken defends it well.
Ivanov stalling away here and it's allowed Kraken to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kraken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanov is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cosmos Ivanov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kraken takes a swing at Ivanov's ribcage but misses.
Ivanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kraken closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ivanov quickly recovers to half guard.
Kraken is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ivanov wants to get back to full guard.
Kraken works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ivanov is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraken is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kraken is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ivanov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ivanov!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Kraken keeps moving.
Kraken wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.
Kraken keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
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.
Kraken looking for a sweep. Not yet Kraken, not yet.
Kraken looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kraken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kraken working a defensive guard here.
Ivanov controlling from the top position.
Kraken controls Ivanov momentarily but Ivanov frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraken looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ivanov has picked Kraken up and slammed him! Kraken can't keep hold of the triangle and Ivanov manages to pass to side control!
Kraken manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ivanov's best efforts.
Kraken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanov pulls his head out easily.
Kraken is pressing down on Ivanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kraken has his foot on Ivanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ivanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kraken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kraken can't keep his opponent in guard - Ivanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ivanov trying to control from half guard but Kraken is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov seems to be working for a kimura but Kraken defends the submission attempt.
Ivanov is looking to take a break and control but Kraken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kraken looking for submissions off his back.
Cosmos Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kraken is refusing to be controlled, as Ivanov sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Kraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kraken has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... The Kraken!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uki Rini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bong comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hits From The Bong kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The Bong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
265 lbs
16 - 1 - 0 |
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26
265 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uki Rini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Bong!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bong with a poor takedown
and Rini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bong thinking.
Rini thuds a left hand into Bong's body.
Bong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bong misses with a takedown
and Rini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bong trying to control but Rini is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rini wants to stand and escape but Bong is having none of it.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rini keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. The Bong was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Uki Rini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Bong.
Rini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rini throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like The Bong has been cut.
Bong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rini was covering up waiting for the punch and Bong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bong looks gassed!
Bong stops Rini from standing up.
Bong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bong drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rini looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rini looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rini!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bong is trying to control Rini's posture but Rini avoids it.
Rini wants to stand but Bong is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rini wants to control but Bong is keeping him busy.
Bong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bong keeps working.
Bong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rini.
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.
Rini tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bong.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rini stalling away here and it's allowed Bong to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rini trying to control the position from guard on top but Bong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Uki Rini wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bong misses with a takedown attempt
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Rini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bong shoots and misses
and Rini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uki Rini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Bong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bong misses with a takedown attempt
and Rini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rini counters with a straight right hand.
Rini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rini with a hook.
Rini lands a right hook to the body.
Bong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rini.
Rini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bong throws a lazy head kick
and Rini counters with a left to the body.
Uki Rini is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Rini. Beautiful body shot.
The Bong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bong misses with a takedown
and Rini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Uki Rini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Bong.
Rini digs a good body shot into Bong's ribs.
Rini lands a right hook to the body.
Bong walks into a straight right hand from Rini.
Rini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bong doesn't seem bothered though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rini.
Rini lands a jab-cross combination.
Rini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bong is breathing heavily.
Rini lands a really nice looking cross but Bong seems unphased.
Rini punishes Bong's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bong on the side of the head.
Rini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rini lands a slapping body shot.
Bong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That has opened up The Bong's cut even more.
The Bong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bong walks into a jab.
Rini lands with an overhand left.
Rini is looking to wear down Bong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the liver by Rini. Beautiful body shot.
Uki Rini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Rini both land. Nice combination.
Rini throws a good cross that connects.
Bong drops his hands momentarily and Rini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bong ducks right into an uppercut from Rini.
Rini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bong in his tracks.
Rini cracks a nice hook into Bong's ribs.
Rini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rini lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rini connects with a body shot that sends Bong's belly button to the back.
Bong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rini lands a lovely overhand right.
The cut above The Bong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rini stuns Bong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rini lands with a nice body punch.
Rini lands a jab to Bong's midsection.
Rini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rini lands with a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Rini.
Rini cracks a nice hook into Bong's ribs.
Rini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rini punishes Bong's body with a nice straight punch.
Rini lands a really nice looking cross but Bong seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rini lands a jab to the head.
Rini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bong backs up against the cage.
Bong misses with a takedown attempt
and Rini counters with a straight right hand.
Bong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rini scores with a jab. Bong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rini lands a head shot.
Bong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bong has his takedown stuffed
and Rini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bong can do to turn this around?
Rini clobbers Bong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Bong's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rini lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rini lands with an uppercut that bounces Bong off the cage and back into rage.
Bong misses with a takedown
and Rini counters with a nice body shot.
Rini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rini cracks a nice hook into Bong's ribs.
Rini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bong at a distance.
Rini punishes Bong's body with a nice straight punch.
Rini throws a good cross that connects.
Bong tries to clinch
and Rini counters with a left to the body.
Rini lands a right hook to the body.
Bong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bong misses with a takedown
and Rini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bong needs to keep his hands up - Rini had a free shot at his head there.
Rini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uki Rini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Bong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bong shoots and misses
and Rini counters with a nice body shot.
Rini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Rini. That snapped Bong's head back.
Rini cracks Bong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rini scores with a shot to the body.
Rini with a hook.
Rini lands with a nice combination. Bong backs away looking to recover.
Bong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rini connects with a body shot.
Rini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rini lands a lovely overhand right.
Rini thuds his right hand into Bong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rini, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bong on the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at The Bong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Uki Rini!
Uki Rini retains his heavyweight title!
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