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Gene 29 : Double Barrel PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kensei Takudome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolo Yung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kensei Takudome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bolo Yung!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yung rushes Takudome and presses him up against the cage.
Takudome wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takudome goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yung prevents it.
Yung turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee asks Yung politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Yung prefers to stall for the moment though.
It looks like Yung might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Yung 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.
Bolo Yung has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takudome.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takudome jumps guard but Yung turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kensei Takudome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takudome is trying to pull guard but Yung turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Takudome tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yung works on Takudome's body with a couple of short punches.
Takudome trying to stall but Yung improves his position.
Takudome tries to pull guard but Yung holds him up against the cage and eventually Takudome drops back down to his feet.
Yung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Yung - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yung rushes Takudome and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yung.
Takudome is trying to pull guard but Yung turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Takudome tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yung smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yung shoots in and gets a takedown into Takudome's guard.
Yung decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yung.
Takudome can't do much from the bottom here.
Takudome being controlled for a moment.
Yung tries to advance to mount but Takudome denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takudome is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yung controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Takudome tries to bench press Yung off him but Yung keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yung advances to full mount.
Yung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yung scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Takudome?
Takudome is working to get back to half guard.
Yung controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolo Yung 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takudome.
Takudome gets caught napping as Yung dives in and scores a takedown. Takudome manages to retain guard.
Yung wants to pass the guard but Takudome is keeping the position.
Takudome looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yung got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takudome has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yung has managed to get both his arms back between Takudome's legs - danger averted.
Bolo Yung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takudome is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yung is aware though and is defending well.
Yung pushing down on Takudome's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takudome looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Yung seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bolo Yung was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Yung clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takudome jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yung walks away with a smile on his face. Takudome gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Takudome forces Yung back against the cage and clinches.
Yung has hold of one of Takudome's legs. Takudome is fighting the takedown attempt but Yung gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Yung is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takudome is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yung content to stall in guard here.
Yung's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bolo Yung was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Yung gets tackled into the cage by Takudome. Takudome maintains the clinch.
Takudome is trying to stall.
Yung works on Takudome's body with a couple of short punches.
Yung lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yung keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yung prevents Takudome from improving his position.
Yung controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bolo Yung hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Yung gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takudome is trying to pull guard but Yung turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kensei Takudome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yung lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, if Yung 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolo Yung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Takudome takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takudome is trying to pull guard but Yung turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Takudome fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takudome trying to stall but Yung improves his position.
Takudome is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yung to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kensei Takudome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yung is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Takudome fails to pull guard.
Yung has Takudome pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yung pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Takudome tumbling to the mat - Yung dives into Takudome's guard.
Yung slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung advances position into side control!
Takudome tries to buck Yung off but Yung is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Takudome's face as Yung controls the position.
Takudome is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yung controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bolo Yung hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Yung rushes Takudome and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yung.
Takudome jumps guard but Yung turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yung pushes Takudome back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takudome tries to pull guard but Yung holds him up against the cage and eventually Takudome drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takudome tries to work over Yung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takudome fails to pull guard.
Takudome is trying to pull guard but Yung has him pressed against the cage.
Takudome fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yung has picked Takudome up - he's going for a ride! Yung dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Yung is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Takudome is looking to improve his position.
Kensei Takudome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yung with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bolo Yung is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bolo Yung wasn't active enough on the ground.
Yung fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takudome sprawls well initially but Yung persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yung performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takudome looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolo Yung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yung 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bolo Yung!
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energy
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hype
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aruki Masura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Olle Matsdottir (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 Sven Olle Matsdottir was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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24
187 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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25
185 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aruki Masura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Olle Matsdottir!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsdottir.
A combination from Matsdottir does no damage.
Masura moves out of range of the body kick from Matsdottir.
Matsdottir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Masura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsdottir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matsdottir takes a swing at Masura's ribcage but misses.
Sven Olle Matsdottir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masura moves out of range as Matsdottir throws a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matsdottir.
A combination from Matsdottir does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsdottir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masura.
Masura tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Matsdottir counters with a three punch combo that has Masura backing up. Masura nods at Matsdottir to acknowledge the strikes.
Matsdottir misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Masura.
Matsdottir fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Masura is out of range.
Masura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsdottir.
Matsdottir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Matsdottir misses
and Masura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsdottir throws a one two combo.
It looks like Aruki Masura has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Matsdottir.
Matsdottir throws a shot to the body.
Matsdottir misses the shot to the body.
Masura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matsdottir is trying to defend but Masura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Masura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matsdottir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matsdottir knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matsdottir wants to get back to full guard.
Masura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matsdottir is just riding it out for now. Masura eventually gives up the hold.
Matsdottir is looking for a sweep. Masura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Masura trying to control from Matsdottir's half guard. Matsdottir has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsdottir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Masura postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Matsdottir is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Masura, into his guard.
Matsdottir postures up in Masura's guard and throws a big left but Masura blocks it.
Matsdottir is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Masura wants to stand but Matsdottir is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsdottir won't allow Masura to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Olle Matsdottir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aruki Masura's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Matsdottir swings for the body but Masura moves out of range.
Matsdottir throws a lazy head kick
and Masura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsdottir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masura manages to avoid it.
Aruki Masura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matsdottir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masura was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsdottir.
Matsdottir misses with a wild combination.
Matsdottir misses with a straight right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masura checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsdottir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Masura feints and as Matsdottir raises his hands in defense, Masura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Masura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsdottir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masura is working hard here to advance position.
Matsdottir wants to sweep here but Masura controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsdottir keeping moving, preventing Masura from controlling successfully.
Matsdottir working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Masura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsdottir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Matsdottir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masura gets a takedown into half guard.
Matsdottir trying to control from the bottom.
Masura is trying to control. Matsdottir wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Masura wants to pass the guard but Matsdottir is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsdottir gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsdottir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masura is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Matsdottir is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Matsdottir has escaped and now he's on top!
Masura wants to stand and escape but Matsdottir is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aruki Masura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aruki Masura's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Masura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Masura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsdottir.
Masura misses with a low kick.
Matsdottir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Masura counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Masura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matsdottir's guard.
Matsdottir moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Masura is pushing down on Matsdottir's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matsdottir is fighting to maintain full guard but Masura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aruki Masura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masura 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsdottir is trying to control but can't.
Matsdottir is in trouble now - Masura has advanced to mount!
Matsdottir is controlling an arm, preventing Masura from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Matsdottir tries to reverse the position but Masura maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsdottir is squirming around, avoiding Masura's attempts to control the action.
Matsdottir tries to hold on but Masura postures up.
Masura goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Matsdottir turns into him and now he's in Masura's guard.
Matsdottir tries to free his leg and advance position but Masura is retaining full guard.
Masura seems keen to control Matsdottir's posture.
Matsdottir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masura keeping moving, preventing Matsdottir from controlling successfully.
Matsdottir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masura trying to keep a closed guard but Matsdottir is proving a slippery customer.
Matsdottir won't allow Masura to sweep him here.
Masura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matsdottir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Masura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Masura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsdottir. Matsdottir obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsdottir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsdottir thuds a left hand into Masura's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Olle Matsdottir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matsdottir 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Olle Matsdottir!
A very excited looking Sven Olle Matsdottir made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramsey Nijem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gage Ruehlen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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178 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramsey Nijem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gage Ruehlen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nijem takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruehlen closes the distance and clinches.
Ruehlen pushes Nijem back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ruehlen jumps into guard, dragging Nijem to the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ruehlen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nijem works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nijem prevents Ruehlen from standing back up.
Nijem throwing shots but Ruehlen is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nijem lands a nice short elbow.
Nijem lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nijem prevents Ruehlen from improving his position.
Ruehlen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nijem.
Nijem prevents Ruehlen from standing back up.
Nijem seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nijem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruehlen is pressing down on Nijem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruehlen keeping moving, preventing Nijem from controlling successfully.
Nijem throwing strikes but missing.
Ruehlen controls Nijem momentarily but Nijem frees himself.
Ruehlen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nijem stands up over Ruehlen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nijem wants to control from the top but Ruehlen keeps moving.
Nijem prevents Ruehlen from getting back to his feet.
Ruehlen is trying to control the position but Nijem postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nijem throws a strike but Ruehlen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nijem throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nijem is on top in guard.
Nijem 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nijem forces his way into half guard.
Nijem throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nijem is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ruehlen is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nijem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruehlen is just riding it out for now. Nijem eventually gives up the hold.
Ruehlen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruehlen.
Nijem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruehlen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruehlen wants to stand up but Nijem is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nijem's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nijem postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruehlen trying to keep a closed guard but Nijem is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nijem thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gage Ruehlen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ruehlen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nijem counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nijem postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nijem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruehlen is trying to control the position but Nijem postures up.
Nijem with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramsey Nijem dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ruehlen wants to clinch but Nijem slips to the side
and Nijem counters with a single leg into guard. Ruehlen didn't expect that.
Ramsey Nijem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruehlen looking to control.
Nijem throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruehlen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nijem trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruehlen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nijem makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nijem wants to control from the top but Ruehlen keeps moving.
Ruehlen controls Nijem momentarily but Nijem frees himself.
Nijem cracks Ruehlen with a solid left hand.
Nijem wants to control from the top but Ruehlen keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nijem throwing strikes from guard but Ruehlen blocks nicely.
Ruehlen wants to stand and escape but Nijem is having none of it.
Ruehlen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nijem scoring with some ground and pound.
Nijem throws a big right hand that misses.
Nijem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nijem stopping the sweep attempt from Ruehlen.
Nijem works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruehlen trying to hold on to Nijem's head to control him but Nijem postures up.
Nijem is trying to control. Ruehlen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruehlen trying to control here.
Ruehlen is not content to let Nijem control the position.
Ruehlen keeping hold of Nijem's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ruehlen is trying to get back to full guard.
Gage Ruehlen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ruehlen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nijem circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruehlen looks to land a combination but Nijem avoids it well.
Nijem misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruehlen counters with a head kick. That will keep Nijem thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ruehlen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ruehlen.
Ruehlen misses with the combination.
Nijem shoots in for a double leg but Ruehlen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramsey Nijem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruehlen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nijem!
Nijem is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nijem tries to lock up and control but Ruehlen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ruehlen is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Nijem tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruehlen swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nijem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Ruehlen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nijem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruehlen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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 Ramsey Nijem will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nijem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ruehlen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nijem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruehlen closes the distance and clinches.
Ruehlen has Nijem pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ruehlen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nijem tumbling to the mat - Ruehlen dives into Nijem's guard.
Nijem looking for a guillotine here but Ruehlen defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nijem working for submissions but it's allowed Ruehlen to get to half guard.
Ruehlen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nijem pushes Ruehlen off looking to stand but Ruehlen dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nijem wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nijem actively working from the bottom here.
Ruehlen stops Nijem from getting back to his feet.
Ruehlen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nijem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nijem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruehlen decides to return to a standing position.
Ruehlen scores with a one two! Nijem had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ruehlen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nijem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruehlen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruehlen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nijem is working an open guard so Ruehlen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nijem tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ruehlen!
Ruehlen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruehlen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruehlen is looking to clinch.
Nijem is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ruehlen.
Ruehlen closes the distance and clinches.
Nijem drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruehlen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruehlen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ruehlen lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruehlen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ruehlen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruehlen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruehlen wants a takedown but no success here.
Ruehlen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruehlen clinches with his opponent.
Ruehlen jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruehlen wants to sweep but no luck.
Nijem looking to pass the guard.
Gage Ruehlen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nijem preventing the sweep.
Ruehlen keeping moving, preventing Nijem from controlling successfully.
Nijem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruehlen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruehlen pushes Nijem off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruehlen lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gage Ruehlen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nijem has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gage Ruehlen!
After the fight, Gage Ruehlen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paublo Fransisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yimi Yuskevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fransisco's entrance music is Lonnie G - Ledge. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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222 lbs
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28
224 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paublo Fransisco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yimi Yuskevich!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fransisco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fransisco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yuskevich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fransisco.
Good leg kick by Yuskevich there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yuskevich!
Yuskevich thumps Fransisco with a low kick.
Good work by Fransisco as he checks the leg kick.
Fransisco throws the left hand but Yuskevich avoids the punch easily.
Yimi Yuskevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuskevich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yuskevich shoots in looking for a takedown. Fransisco tries to sprawl out of it but Yuskevich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fransisco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yuskevich cracks the inside of Fransisco's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuskevich clobbers Fransisco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yuskevich connects with a leg kick. Fransisco looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fransisco misses with an uppercut
and Yuskevich counters with a leg kick.
Paublo Fransisco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fransisco misses with a hook
and Yuskevich counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Yuskevich moves out of range of the strikes.
Yuskevich feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fransisco's calf.
Yuskevich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yuskevich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fransisco is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuskevich lands a lovely overhand right.
Fransisco is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yuskevich lands a nice shot to the body.
Yuskevich darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuskevich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fransisco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yuskevich.
Yuskevich trying to pass the guard but Fransisco defending well.
Fransisco wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuskevich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yuskevich throwing shots but Fransisco is blocking nicely.
Yuskevich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fransisco is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yuskevich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yuskevich wants to pass to mount but Fransisco is defending the position.
Yuskevich is looking for a kimura but Fransisco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yuskevich to get the leverage.
Yuskevich wants to control but Fransisco is keeping him busy.
Yuskevich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yuskevich is working for a kimura but Fransisco is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuskevich is working for a submission of some sort.
Yuskevich wants to control but Fransisco is keeping him busy.
Fransisco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yuskevich on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuskevich throwing shots but Fransisco is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yuskevich seems to be working for a kimura but Fransisco defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yimi Yuskevich 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.
Fransisco throws an overhand right that lands on Yuskevich's shoulder, as Yuskevich tries to avoid the shot.
Fransisco swats away the attempt to clinch by Yuskevich.
Yuskevich moves out of range as Fransisco strikes.
Yuskevich moves out of range of the strikes.
Yuskevich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fransisco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yuskevich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yuskevich wants to clinch up but Fransisco keeps it at a distance.
Yuskevich misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuskevich scoring well with a low kick there.
Fransisco misses the jab.
Fransisco throws a hook to the side of Yuskevich's head but Yuskevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fransisco throws a body punch but Yuskevich moves out of range.
Fransisco keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yuskevich throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yuskevich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fransisco misses with a straight right.
Fransisco tries to move into range but Yuskevich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yuskevich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yuskevich throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fransisco lands a nice shot that snaps Yuskevich's head back.
Yuskevich lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Fransisco sprawling to the canvas. Yuskevich follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Fransisco hang on?
Yuskevich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yuskevich wants to take a breather but Fransisco is having none of it.
Yuskevich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fransisco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yuskevich.
Fransisco is refusing to be controlled, as Yuskevich sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuskevich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yuskevich thows a huge punch but Fransisco dodges it nicely.
Yuskevich is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Fransisco still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Fransisco has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Yuskevich manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fransisco is trying to control the action in half guard but Yuskevich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yimi Yuskevich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fransisco is looking to advance position but Yuskevich won't allow it.
Yuskevich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yuskevich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fransisco pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fransisco tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Yuskevich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yimi Yuskevich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Yuskevich shoots in looking for a takedown but Fransisco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yuskevich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fransisco looks to land a combination but Yuskevich avoids it well.
Yimi Yuskevich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yuskevich pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fransisco is out of range and Yuskevich settles back down.
Yuskevich shoots in and drives through. Fransisco sprawls well.
A slow jab from Fransisco misses its intended target.
Fransisco just misses with a punch to the body.
Yuskevich shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Yuskevich was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yuskevich fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Yuskevich has control of Fransisco's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fransisco regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fransisco wants to hold on but Yuskevich pushes him away.
Yuskevich thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Yuskevich cracks Fransisco with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Yuskevich looking for a guillotine from mount but Fransisco is having none of it.
Yuskevich has hold of Fransisco's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fransisco manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuskevich thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Yuskevich manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fransisco to take his back!
Yuskevich is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Fransisco is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yimi Yuskevich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike McKinley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joaquim Williams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike McKinley's chin.
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22
222 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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26
204 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joaquim Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike McKinley!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams tries to clinch there but McKinley circles away.
Williams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams looks to clinch
and McKinley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Williams is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McKinley throws a nice inside leg kick.
McKinley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams is looking to clinch.
McKinley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. McKinley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKinley blocks the elbow strike.
Williams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McKinley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams lands a nice elbow.
McKinley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams tries to clinch but McKinley is having none of it.
McKinley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McKinley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinley looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
McKinley lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Williams wants to clinch
and McKinley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams rushes McKinley and presses him up against the cage.
McKinley tries to land a knee to the head but Williams blocks with his arms.
Williams throws an elbow that misses.
Williams misses with an elbow strike.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
McKinley blocks an elbow strike.
McKinley stalling in the clinch but Williams improves position.
McKinley blocks the elbow strike.
Williams trying to control the position but instead, McKinley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Williams into the cage.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McKinley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKinley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McKinley throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but McKinley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKinley finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Williams moves to clinch but McKinley breaks away
and McKinley counters with a good low kick that Williams was not able to check.
McKinley lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
McKinley connects with a leg kick. Williams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Williams is breathing heavily.
A cross from McKinley lands.
McKinley punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
McKinley scores with a punch to the head.
McKinley throws a shot to the body.
Williams thows a leg kick but McKinley checks it
and McKinley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McKinley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Williams had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to clinch
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McKinley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Williams tries to work over McKinley's front leg with a kick but McKinley checks it.
McKinley lands a jab to the head.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A lazy body kick from Williams
enabling McKinley to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams is rocked!
McKinley fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Williams to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Williams looks to clinch but McKinley throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Williams taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mike McKinley!
After winning the bout, Mike McKinley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sakari Nurmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Rantala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmi comes to the cage accompanied by Säkkijärvenpolkka. 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 Pasi Rantala was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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22
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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28
190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Nurmi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Rantala!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmi looks for the body kick but Rantala saw that one coming.
Rantala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nurmi.
Nurmi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rantala to the ground. Nurmi is now in Rantala's guard.
Nurmi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Some bone on bone action there as Nurmi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nurmi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rantala defends it nicely.
Rantala lands a nice shot to the body.
Rantala scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmi gets the takedown into side control.
Nurmi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rantala is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nurmi decides to stand back up. Nurmi steps back and let's Rantala get back to his feet.
A combination from Nurmi does no damage.
Rantala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rantala bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nurmi is breathing heavily.
Rantala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nurmi gets a takedown into half guard.
Rantala looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nurmi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurmi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rantala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmi.
Rantala is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nurmi winds up and cracks Rantala with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nurmi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nurmi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rantala's face.
Nurmi working for a guillotine from mount but Rantala is in no mood to give up.
Nurmi with good strikes from the mount here!
Rantala is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rantala is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nurmi lands a big elbow.
Nurmi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rantala is surviving well by controlling Nurmi's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rantala is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Nurmi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nurmi scoring with strikes but Rantala is staying in there.
Nurmi with the ground and pound from mount.
Rantala wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Nurmi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nurmi looking to finish Rantala with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rantala!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rantala taking shots to the head.
Rantala is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooh a big shot lands for Nurmi! Rantala is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sakari Nurmi!
After winning the bout, Sakari Nurmi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Golanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Goldman (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
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Adam Golanski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abe Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golanski slips a jab from Goldman.
Golanski misses with a lunging right hand
and Goldman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golanski with a jab.
Goldman doesn't manage to clinch there - Golanski circles away.
Goldman darts in and clinches Golanski up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldman.
Goldman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldman is looking to control Golanski's arms but Golanski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goldman has his back to the cage.
Golanski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Golanski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Golanski loads up on a big right hand but Goldman slips the punch.
Golanski throws a sloppy head kick and Goldman moves out of range easily.
Goldman cracks Golanski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Golanski takes one to the chin there.
Goldman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golanski 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.
Goldman throws an overhand right that lands on Golanski's shoulder, as Golanski tries to avoid the shot.
Goldman swings for the body but Golanski moves out of range.
Goldman thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Goldman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goldman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Goldman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Goldman takes one to the side of the head.
Goldman slips a jab from Golanski.
Golanski throws a lazy uppercut
and Goldman counters with an inside leg kick.
Goldman throws a shot from downtown. Golanski moves away and avoids it.
Golanski lands with a hook. Goldman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That kick from Golanski tenderised Goldman's leg. Goldman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goldman moves out of range as Golanski strikes.
Golanski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goldman's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Golanski. Beautiful body shot.
Abe Goldman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goldman with a hook.
Goldman lands with an overhand left.
Golanski walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golanski throws a shot from downtown. Goldman moves away and avoids it.
Goldman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Golanski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Golanski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goldman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Golanski wants to clinch.
Goldman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Golanski motions for Goldman to come forward. Golanski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goldman tries to clinch but Golanski moves out of range.
Goldman doesn't manage to clinch there - Golanski circles away.
Golanski blocks a head kick by Goldman.
Golanski walks into a straight right hand from Goldman.
Goldman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goldman throws an off balance right hand
and Golanski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golanski misses with the combination.
Goldman wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golanski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Golanski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goldman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Golanski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Goldman throws a looping overhand right but Golanski ducks down to avoid it.
Golanski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goldman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goldman throws a jab but it's blocked by Golanski.
Golanski lands a front kick.
Goldman avoids the body shot from Golanski.
Golanski cracks the inside of Goldman's front leg.
Goldman works over Golanski's head and body with a nice combination.
Goldman's corner calls for a 1-2. Goldman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goldman throws a head kick that misses.
Goldman throws a leg kick but Golanski checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golanski misses with a hook. Goldman ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Goldman connects with the punch.
Golanski tries to clinch but Goldman is having none of it.
Goldman cracks the inside of Golanski's front leg.
Goldman drives through and clinches with Golanski against the cage.
Goldman throws a punch but it's blocked by Golanski.
Golanski tries to land a knee to the head but Goldman blocks with his arms.
Goldman scores with a shoulder strike.
Goldman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldman misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Golanski has Goldman pressed against the cage, preventing Goldman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the cage, Golanski throws an elbow but misses.
Golanski pushes Goldman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Golanski prevents a body shot from Goldman.
Goldman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abe Goldman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goldman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Golanski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goldman misses with a straight left.
Goldman slips a straight right by Golanski.
Sloppy strikes from Goldman. Those never looked like landing.
Golanski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Golanski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Golanski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goldman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Golanski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Golanski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldman.
Golanski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldman.
Goldman moves in looking to clinch but Golanski pushes him off.
Goldman blocks a jab.
Golanski slips a jab from Goldman.
Golanski lunges at Goldman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goldman's hand.
Golanski thows a body kick. Goldman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golanski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldman.
Golanski throws a low kick but Goldman moves out of range easily.
A big right from Goldman misses.
Goldman looks to land a body kick but Golanski moved away.
Golanski throws a hook to the side of Goldman's head but Goldman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goldman digs a good body shot into Golanski's ribs.
Golanski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Goldman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Golanski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Goldman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goldman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Goldman misses with a few strikes there.
Goldman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Golanski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Golanski.
Golanski misses with a wild body shot.
Goldman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Golanski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Goldman is looking to chop away at Golanski's legs.
Abe Goldman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Golanski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goldman throws a hook but Golanski blocks it.
Golanski blocks a low kick nicely.
Goldman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Goldman throws a right and a left that Golanski avoids nicely.
Golanski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Goldman tenderised Golanski's leg. Golanski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Golanski scores with a leg kick.
Golanski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goldman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goldman lunges at Golanski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Golanski's hand.
Golanski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goldman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Golanski's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Goldman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golanski misses with a low kick.
Goldman lands an overhand right.
Goldman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golanski manages to avoid it.
Goldman lands with an overhand left.
Golanski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goldman.
Golanski works the jab nicely.
Goldman thows a leg kick but Golanski checks it
and Golanski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Golanski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Golanski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Goldman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golanski.
Golanski walks into a stiff left hand from Goldman.
Golanski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goldman misses with a hook.
Golanski doesn't manage to clinch there - Goldman circles away.
Golanski scores with a head kick. Goldman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golanski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goldman throws a series of strikes that have Golanski backpedaling.
Golanski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goldman.
Jab from Golanski.
Goldman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Golanski swings widly with a right hand
and Goldman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golanski throws a jab but it's blocked by Goldman.
Goldman scores with a nice right hand.
Golanski throws a lazy right hand but Goldman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goldman tries a low kick but Golanski avoids it.
Golanski lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Golanski lands a nice looking body kick.
Golanski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goldman. That did some damage!
Goldman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Goldman 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!
Golanski tries to land a front kick but Goldman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Golanski tries to close the distance and clinch but Goldman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goldman dips to his left and cracks Golanski with an uppercut!
Goldman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Golanski avoids the body shot from Goldman.
Golanski misses with a straight left.
Golanski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Golanski throws an overhand right that lands on Goldman's shoulder, as Goldman tries to avoid the shot.
Goldman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Golanski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golanski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Golanski lands a lovely overhand right.
Golanski looks to throw the jab but Goldman is out of range.
Golanski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Golanski throws a jab but it's blocked by Goldman.
Golanski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Golanski blocks a jab.
Goldman slips under a jab from Golanski.
Golanski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Goldman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Golanski's calf.
Goldman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goldman jabs at Golanski's body.
Goldman throws a hook but Golanski avoids it easily.
Goldman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Golanski.
Goldman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goldman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golanski takes one to the side of the head.
Goldman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Golanski on the side of the head.
Golanski catches Goldman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goldman throws a sloppy head kick and Golanski moves out of range easily.
Goldman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golanski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golanski blocks a head kick by Goldman.
Golanski misses with a body kick.
Goldman lands a head kick. Golanski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Golanski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goldman. Goldman obviously looking to wear him down.
Golanski looks for the body kick but Goldman saw that one coming.
Golanski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Golanski misses.
Golanski blocks a low kick nicely.
Golanski moves into the clinch.
Goldman is trying to maintain a safe position but Golanski gets an underhook and turns Goldman into the cage.
Goldman scores with a shoulder strike.
Goldman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golanski pushes off an throws an elbow but Goldman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Goldman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golanski has a couple of punches blocked by Goldman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Golanski working aggressively here.
Goldman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Golanski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goldman working aggressively here.
Goldman tries to work over Golanski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Golanski swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golanski's elbow.
Goldman tries to throw a body punch but Golanski avoids it by throwing Goldman back against the cage.
Goldman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldman is trying to force a seperation but Golanski has the dominant position.
Goldman lands a body shot.
Goldman can't find room to land a body shot as Golanski controls the action.
Goldman lands an uppercut.
A short left from Golanski.
A short right from Goldman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldman throws a punch but it's blocked by Golanski.
Golanski throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldman.
Goldman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golanskis head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Golanski tries a knee to the head but Goldman blocks it.
Goldman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Golanski prevents a body shot from Goldman.
Goldman misses with a punch to the body.
Goldman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golanski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Golanski throws an elbow that misses.
Goldman breaks the clinch.
Golanski doesn't manage to clinch there - Goldman circles away.
Goldman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Goldman really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Goldman misses with a straight left.
Golanski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goldman tests Golanski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goldman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golanski.
Goldman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Golanski's calf.
Golanski tries to land a front kick but Goldman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Golanski moves forwards but Goldman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goldman.
Goldman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldman is looking to chop away at Golanski's legs.
Goldman wants to clinch.
Goldman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman tries a head kick but it misses.
Golanski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldman slips a straight right by Golanski.
Golanski doesn't manage to clinch there - Goldman circles away.
Goldman misses with a two punch combination.
Golanski connects with a crisp jab.
Goldman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Golanski in his tracks.
Golanski throws the left hand but Goldman avoids the punch easily.
Goldman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Golanski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goldman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goldman lands with a shot to the body.
Golanski throws the left hand but Goldman avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goldman. Golanski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goldman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golanski is looking to clinch but Goldman is avoiding it.
Golanski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goldman.
Golanski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goldman's head.
Golanski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goldman at a distance.
Golanski has managed to clinch.
Abe Goldman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golanski blocks a body shot from Goldman.
Golanski works on Goldman's body with a couple of short punches.
Goldman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Golanski throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldman.
Golanski misses with an elbow strike.
Goldman struggles to land a body shot inside as Golanski controls his hands.
Golanski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golanski misses with an elbow strike.
Golanski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golanski has a couple of punches blocked by Goldman.
Golanski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Goldman misses.
Goldman scores with a kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Golanski misses the body punch
letting Goldman counter with a right hand.
Golanski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goldman finds it's way round the side to connect with Golanski's head.
Goldman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goldman lands a jab-cross combination.
Goldman ducks right into an uppercut from Golanski.
Golanski moves in looking to clinch but Goldman pushes him off.
Golanski moves in looking to clinch but Goldman pushes him off.
Goldman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Golanski's head backwards.
Golanski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Golanski wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Golanski throws a jab when Goldman was well out of range.
Goldman ducks under a wild hook from Golanski.
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!
Golanski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goldman fails to land with a series of punches.
Golanski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goldman tried to score with a low kick but Golanski checks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goldman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Goldman tries to clinch up but Golanski circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Golanski connects with a single shot there.
Goldman looks to land a left hand but Golanski moved out of range nicely.
Goldman moves out of range as Golanski strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Goldman dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Golanski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Goldman throws a jab when Golanski was well out of range.
Goldman defending well as Golanski loads up on a big left hand.
Goldman swats away the attempt to clinch by Golanski.
Golanski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golanski wants to clinch.
Goldman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golanski clinches up with Goldman and pushes him back against the cage.
Goldman taking a breather.
Goldman breaks from the clinch.
Golanski misses with the combination.
Goldman scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golanski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goldman.
Golanski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Golanski throws a shot from downtown. Goldman moves away and avoids it.
Goldman lands with a good body shot.
Golanski throws a shot from downtown. Goldman moves away and avoids it.
Golanski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goldman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Golanski scrambles back to his feet.
Goldman moves out of range as Golanski throws a body kick.
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.
Golanski ducks under a wild hook from Goldman.
Golanski lands with a right hand.
Goldman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Golanski.
Goldman lands a lovely overhand right.
Goldman throws a solid leg kick but Golanski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goldman.
Goldman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goldman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adam Golanski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman misses the shot to the body.
Goldman works the jab nicely.
Goldman throws a lazy right hand but Golanski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Golanski lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golanski wants to clinch.
Goldman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golanski manages to avoid it.
Golanski cracks Goldman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Goldman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goldman lands with a nice body punch.
Goldman slips a jab from Golanski.
Golanski thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Golanski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Goldman to score with a decent uppercut.
Goldman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Golanski lands a glancing blow to the side of Goldman's head.
Golanski throws a hook but Goldman avoids it easily.
Goldman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goldman scores with a one two! Golanski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Goldman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Golanski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goldman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldman keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Golanski. Those never looked like landing.
Goldman checks a low kick from Golanski.
Goldman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golanski.
Golanski avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Goldman!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goldman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Golanski. That did some damage!
Golanski misses with a looping left.
Goldman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goldman scores with a push kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Golanski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Goldman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goldman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Goldman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Goldman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goldman moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Golanski fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golanski.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Golanski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goldman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golanski's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abe Goldman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goldman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Goldman! Abe Goldman retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Champ Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolo Crow (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Champ Bombada!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bolo Crow!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombada throws a jab but it's blocked by Crow.
Champ Bombada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bombada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crow clinches with his opponent.
Bombada is trying to force a seperation but Crow has the dominant position.
Crow stalls.
Crow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bombada is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bombada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bombada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crow at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Crow misses the target.
Bombada connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot lands for Bombada.
Crow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bombada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow misses with an uppercut.
Bombada lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A good leg kick by Crow.
Crow feints and then cracks Bombada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bombada down.
Crow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Bombada.
Crow moves in looking to clinch but Bombada pushes him off.
Crow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bombada throws out the jab.
Bombada avoids the head kick by Crow.
Bombada checks a low kick from Crow.
Crow wants to land a leg kick but Bombada is out of range.
Bombada lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bombada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bombada.
A left lands for Bombada.
Bombada loads up on a big right hand but Crow slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bombada misses the target.
Crow throws a nice looking combination but Bombada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bombada misses with a few strikes there.
Bombada lands a jab-cross combination.
Crow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bombada scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bombada throws a series of punches but Crow moves out of range.
Bombada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bombada.
Bombada throws out a loose jab but Crow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bombada avoids a kick to the body.
Bombada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch combination from Bombada misses.
Crow throws a low kick, looking for Bombada's leg but Bombada calmly moves out of range.
Crow looks to throw the jab but Bombada is out of range.
Crow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crow slips a jab from Bombada.
Crow misses with a looping right.
Crow connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bombada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bombada misses the target.
Bombada swats away the attempt to clinch by Crow.
Crow moves out of range of the strikes.
Crow's corner calls for a 1-2. Crow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crow throws the kick towards the body but Bombada avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bombada blocks a head kick by Crow.
Crow slips a jab from Bombada.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bombada pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Crow back to the cage. Bombada follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bombada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crow.
Bombada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Champ Bombada dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
That kick from Crow tenderised Bombada's leg. Bombada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bombada is able to avoid easily.
Bombada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crow moves out of range of the strikes.
Crow throws a looping overhand right but Bombada ducks down to avoid it.
Champ Bombada is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crow.
Crow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bombada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crow throws out the jab.
Bombada thows a body shot but no joy.
Crow tries to clinch up.
Crow throws a leg kick which misses Bombada's front leg but catches the back leg as Bombada tries to avoid it.
Bombada lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bombada was well out of range. Poor timing from Crow.
A head kick misses from Crow.
Bombada misses with a left hand
and Crow counters with a head kick.
Bombada misses with a left hand
and Crow counters with a thumping low kick.
Crow slips a straight right by Bombada.
Crow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Bombada.
Bombada throws a hook but Crow avoids it easily.
No joy there for Crow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bombada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bombada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bombada scores with a hook to the body. Crow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bombada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bombada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bombada misses with a right hand
and Crow counters with a thumping low kick.
Bombada swats away the attempt to clinch by Crow.
That kick from Crow tenderised Bombada's leg. Bombada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bombada lands with a nice body punch.
Crow throws out a loose jab but Bombada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bombada.
Bombada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crow counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bombada is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Crow in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Crow throws a push kick but Bombada slaps the foot to one side.
Crow blocks a jab.
Crow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crow throws a front kick aimed at Bombada's knee but Bombada avoids it well.
Bombada jabs at Crow's body.
Crow misses with a wild body shot.
Crow looks to throw the jab but Bombada is out of range.
Crow walks into a straight right hand from Bombada.
Bombada throws a shot from downtown. Crow moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombada tries to bum rush Crow with a series of wild strikes but Crow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Crow.
Bombada misses the shot to the body.
Bombada misses with a straight left.
Crow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bombada checks a leg kick nicely.
Bombada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Bombada blocks the leg kick.
Champ Bombada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some wild striking there from Crow.
Bombada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolo Crow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bombada misses with a wild body shot.
Bombada throws a lazy uppercut
and Crow counters with a left to the body.
Bombada fails to land with a series of punches.
Bombada blocks the body kick.
Crow misses with a body kick.
Crow is looking to clinch.
Crow closes the distance and clinches.
Bombada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crow trying to control the position but instead, Bombada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crow into the cage.
Crow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bombada backwards.
Crow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Crow on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombada blocking some punches.
Crow lands a hook that snaps the head of Bombada backwards.
Crow is pushing Bombada up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Crow missing with knees to the body.
Crow lands an uppercut.
Bombada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crow dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Crow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bombada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crow.
Crow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crow tries to throw a body punch but Bombada avoids it by throwing Crow back against the cage.
Crow working aggressively here.
Crow is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bombada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crow tries a body shot but Bombada blocks it.
Crow throws a head punch that misses.
Crow pushes Bombada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crow prevents Bombada from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bombada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bombada pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bombada wants to break free but Crow has control.
Crow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bombada avoids it.
Crow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bombada's efforts to push away.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Crow.
Crow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bombada's elbow.
Crow misses with a body punch.
Crow tries to throw a body punch but Bombada avoids it by throwing Crow back against the cage.
Bombada blocks a body shot from Crow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crow throws an elbow that misses.
Crow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bombada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bombada throws a lazy uppercut
and Crow makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bombada really felt that one!
Crow drives through and clinches with Bombada against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bombada blocking some punches.
Bombada blocks an uppercut.
Crow comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bombada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bombada's head backwards.
Crow misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolo Crow really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bombada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bombada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crow throws a jab when Bombada was well out of range.
Bombada connects with a nice looking jab.
Crow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bombada throws a looping overhand right but Crow ducks down to avoid it.
Bombada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crow throws a leg kick but Bombada checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Bombada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bombada.
Bombada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombada blocks a jab.
A big right from Bombada misses.
Bombada cracks Crow with a good jab.
Bombada missing with a left hand there. Crow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bombada moves out of range as Crow throws a body kick.
Bombada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crow.
Good exchange - Bombada coming out on top.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bombada blocks an uppercut.
Bombada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crow looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bombada or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crow tries to land a knee to the head but Bombada blocks with his arms.
Crow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crow can't find room to land a body shot as Bombada controls the action.
Crow looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bombada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bombada manages to break the clinch.
Crow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crow throws a solid leg kick but Bombada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Crow.
Bombada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crow.
Crow looks to land a body kick but Bombada moved away.
Crow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bombada scores with a jab. Crow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Crow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bombada is out of range.
Crow misses with a low kick.
Crow slips a straight right by Bombada.
Crow scores with a leg kick.
Bombada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crow.
Crow lands with a straight right. Bombada didn't see that one coming.
Bombada throws a hook to the side of Crow's head but Crow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bombada misses with a wild body shot.
Crow cracks Bombada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crow throws a leg kick but Bombada sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Bombada.
Crow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bombada manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crow takes a swing at Bombada's ribcage but misses.
Bombada loads up on a big right hand but Crow slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolo Crow dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Crow staying out of range there.
Bombada throws a jab but it's blocked by Crow.
Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
Crow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bombada looks to land a combination but Crow avoids it well.
Bombada throws a lazy uppercut
and Bombada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bombada looks to land a combination but Crow avoids it well.
Bombada throws a looping overhand right but Crow ducks down to avoid it.
Bombada misses with a wild combination.
Bombada thows a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Crow finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombada moves out of range as Crow strikes.
Crow scores with a three punch combo!
Bombada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bombada.
Crow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bombada circles away quickly and effectively.
Bombada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bombada misses with a lunging right hand
and Crow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crow misses with a straight left.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Bombada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow misses with a body shot.
Crow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bombada at a distance.
Crow throws a sloppy head kick and Bombada moves out of range easily.
Bombada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bombada throws a big shot that misses.
Bombada stalks Crow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crow's face. Crow staggers backwards, shaken.
Crow misses the shot to the body.
Crow slips a straight right by Bombada.
Crow slips a straight right by Bombada.
Crow swings widly with a right hand
and Bombada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bombada missing with a left hand there. Crow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bombada tests Crow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crow throws a leg kick but Bombada moved away.
Champ Bombada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot by Bombada.
Crow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good exchange - Bombada coming out on top.
Bombada misses with a looping left.
Bombada slips under a jab.
Bombada keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bombada counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crow lands a nice shot that snaps Bombada's head back.
Crow throws out a leg kick but Bombada moves out of range and Crow only half commits.
Crow throws a leg kick which misses Bombada's front leg but catches the back leg as Bombada tries to avoid it.
Bombada misses with a looping left.
Bombada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crow is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bombada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bombada lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bombada misses with an uppercut. Crow saw that one coming.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Bombada.
And that's the end of the fight!
Champ Bombada showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crow 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bolo Crow! Bolo Crow retains his welterweight title!
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