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Cf.100: Titans PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blade Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalema Kirunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirunda has chosen The Hellacopters - In The Sign of Octopus as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blade Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kalema Kirunda!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirunda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown scores with a jab.
Kirunda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirunda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kirunda takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Kalema Kirunda has been cut.
Kirunda doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown stuns Kirunda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Kirunda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirunda.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirunda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirunda scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kirunda missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kirunda counters with a nice body shot.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Kirunda off the cage and back into range.
Kirunda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
Kirunda misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Kirunda. Those never looked like landing.
Brown lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kirunda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
That has opened up Kalema Kirunda's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Brown connects with a nice looking jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brown. Kirunda shrugs it off though.
Kirunda keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirunda was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Kirunda throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
A jab from Brown misses.
Kirunda misses with a low kick.
Kirunda lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown clinches up with Kirunda and pushes him back against the cage.
Kirunda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kirunda blocks an elbow strike from Brown.
Kirunda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Kirunda avoids the damage to the body.
Brown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kirunda misses with a punch to the body.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but Kirunda is blocking nicely.
Brown lands a damaging elbow.
Kirunda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirunda avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
Kirunda stalling against the cage.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Kirunda avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirunda blocking some punches.
Kirunda avoids a wild elbow strike from Brown.
Kirunda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirunda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Kirunda avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kirunda blocks it with crossed arms.
Kirunda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kirunda is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirunda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kirunda.
A short right from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blade Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalema Kirunda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirunda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirunda pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kirunda 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.
Brown pushes off an throws an elbow but Kirunda leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kirunda.
Kirunda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kirunda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kirunda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kirunda.
Kirunda blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirunda displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brown up against the cage.
Kirunda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Kirunda.
Brown blocks a body shot from Kirunda.
Kirunda leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blade Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kirunda's brow.
Kirunda managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown throws an elbow that misses.
Kirunda is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kirunda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kirunda's brow.
Brown utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brown lands a knee to the body.
Brown connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kirunda's face.
Brown is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kirunda's brow.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kirunda.
Kirunda is stalling here.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kirunda is defending well for now.
Kirunda blocking some punches.
Brown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kirunda misses with a knee to the head.
Kirunda looking to stall.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda blocks an elbow strike from Brown.
Kirunda trying to control the position but instead, Brown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kirunda into the cage.
Kirunda throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Brown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brown throws an elbow but misses.
Brown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brown lands a knee to the body.
Kirunda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kirunda misses with a body punch.
Kirunda misses with an elbow strike.
Brown prevents a body shot from Kirunda.
A short right from Kirunda on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Kirunda lands with a light punch inside.
Kirunda dodges an elbow strike from Brown.
Kirunda is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brown is keeping busy.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The cut above Kalema Kirunda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirunda is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brown is keeping busy.
Kirunda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kirunda takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blade Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalema Kirunda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kirunda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kirunda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kirunda will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brown up against the cage.
Brown scores a nice knee to the body.
Kirunda tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Kirunda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kirunda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown lands an elbow inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Kirunda avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
Brown lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Kirunda pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirunda avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
Brown throws an elbow but it misses.
Kirunda stalls.
Kirunda avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
Brown trying to land knees to the body.
Brown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kalema Kirunda's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kirunda avoids it.
Kirunda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but Kirunda is blocking nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Kirunda.
Knees to the body from Brown.
Kirunda misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalema Kirunda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blade Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kirunda's face.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brown trying to land knees to the body.
Kirunda pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kirunda trying to land knees to the body.
Kirunda is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brown throws an elbow but misses.
Kirunda avoids a wild elbow strike from Brown.
Kirunda tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Brown misses with a knee strike.
Kirunda lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda misses with a knee to the head.
Kirunda avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kirunda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown misses with an elbow over the top.
Kirunda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown pushes off an throws an elbow but Kirunda leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kirunda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kirunda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirunda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
Brown lands a good knee to the midsection. Kirunda won't want to take too many of those.
Brown tries a knee to the head but Kirunda blocks it.
Kirunda throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirunda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Kirunda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown landing knees to the body.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Kirunda avoids the damage to the body.
Kirunda holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brown misses with an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Brown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brown lands a good knee to the midsection. Kirunda won't want to take too many of those.
Brown trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown lands an elbow inside.
Kirunda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kirunda blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blade Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blade Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Dragoslav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Badge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragoslav's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Disturbed - Indestructible. 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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273 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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240 lbs
8 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Dragoslav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donnie Badge!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragoslav closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Badge to the mat! Badge manages to get full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dragoslav content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dragoslav working some strikes from top position.
Dragoslav passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dragoslav scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Badge to see if he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badge avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dragoslav.
Dragoslav staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragoslav cracks Badge with a big right hand but Badge just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dragoslav controlling the position from side mount.
Dragoslav is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nikola Dragoslav just wasn't active enough.
Dragoslav looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Dragoslav there.
Dragoslav sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Badge defending well though.
Dragoslav seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dragoslav is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Badge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dragoslav.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav is pressing down on Badge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Badge is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragoslav slips a nice elbow through Badge's hands, connecting with Badge's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Dragoslav dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dragoslav tries to close the distance and clinch up but Badge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Badge misses with a right hand
and Dragoslav counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Badge's guard now.
Dragoslav gets to his feet. Badge looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dragoslav feints and as Badge raises his hands in defense, Dragoslav changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dragoslav tries to free his leg and advance position but Badge is retaining full guard.
Dragoslav trying to control but Badge is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragoslav stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Badge throws a poor cross that misses
and Dragoslav counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dragoslav takes one to the side of the head.
Badge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dragoslav counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Badge!
Nikola Dragoslav overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dragoslav content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragoslav lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dragoslav controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dragoslav seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Badge for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav looking to control but Badge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nikola Dragoslav.
Badge misses with a left hand
and Badge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragoslav ducks under a wild hook from Badge.
Dragoslav drives through with a takedown into Badge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dragoslav trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dragoslav gets to his feet. Badge looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dragoslav is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Badge can do to turn this around?
Dragoslav clinches up against the cage.
Dragoslav breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Badge tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dragoslav is in Badge's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragoslav postures up in Badge's guard and throws a big left but Badge blocks it.
Dragoslav sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Badge's guard.
Dragoslav with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dragoslav works his way into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragoslav decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Dragoslav dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Badge gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dragoslav to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dragoslav distracts Badge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dragoslav trying to control but Badge is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragoslav 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.
Dragoslav passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragoslav cracks Badge with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dragoslav stands up and beckons Badge to his feet.
Dragoslav shoots in for a takedown but Badge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dragoslav closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dragoslav lands in his opponent's guard.
Dragoslav trying to control but Badge is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dragoslav looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nikola Dragoslav just wasn't active enough.
Dragoslav closes the distance and clinches up with Badge, looking for a takedown. Dragoslav pushes Badge against the cage but Badge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Badge misses with a hook
and Dragoslav counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dragoslav.
Dragoslav wants to control from the top but Badge keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dragoslav passes Badge's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dragoslav is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nikola Dragoslav is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nikola Dragoslav wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dragoslav shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragoslav controlling from the top position.
Donnie Badge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikola Dragoslav showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dragoslav has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikola Dragoslav!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ely Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaz Passmoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Passmoor's choice of entrance music: L'amour Toujours by Gigi Agostino. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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218 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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222 lbs
12 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ely Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gaz Passmoor!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott gets caught napping as Passmoor dives in and scores a takedown. Scott manages to retain guard.
Passmoor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scott has his foot on Passmoor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Passmoor works his way back into a safe position though.
Passmoor with a nice head shot there.
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Passmoor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Passmoor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Passmoor 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Passmoor working over Scott with some ground and pound. Scott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Passmoor has control of the leg.
Scott is working hard here to advance position.
Passmoor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Passmoor is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Passmoor wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Passmoor is looking for submissions but instead, Scott has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Passmoor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scott working for a triangle but Passmoor defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Passmoor trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Passmoor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott working for a triangle but Passmoor defends it easily.
Passmoor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Passmoor from controlling successfully.
Scott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Passmoor has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Scott to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Passmoor is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Scott pulls down on the head and he's put Passmoor to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ely Scott!
A very excited looking Ely Scott 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Fargloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CockO SauruS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CockO SauruS is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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22
159 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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28
158 lbs
19 - 9 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Fargloom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, CockO SauruS!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SauruS tries for a takedown but Fargloom circles away easily
and Fargloom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
SauruS has his takedown stuffed
and Fargloom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donk. Fargloom catches SauruS right on the button with a cross.
SauruS uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fargloom.
SauruS swings for the body but Fargloom moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Fargloom misses
and SauruS counters with a nice uppercut.
Fargloom misses with a head kick.
CockO SauruS seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fargloom gets a clinch.
Fargloom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fargloom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
SauruS blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SauruS stalling.
Fargloom is trying to drag SauruS to the mat but SauruS just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right hand to the body from Fargloom.
Fargloom lands a body shot in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fargloom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
SauruS listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fargloom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits SauruSs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
SauruS slips a straight right by Fargloom.
Nice shot lands for SauruS.
Fargloom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
SauruS looks for a takedown but Fargloom sprawls well.
Jack Fargloom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CockO SauruS.
SauruS misses with a takedown attempt - Fargloom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fargloom moves out of range of the strikes.
SauruS throws a head kick but Fargloom moves out of range.
SauruS misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Fargloom does it's job there.
Fargloom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SauruS moves away.
SauruS looks to throw the jab but Fargloom is out of range.
SauruS throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fargloom counters with a nice uppercut.
Fargloom fails in his attempt to clinch.
SauruS fails with the takedown
and Fargloom counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fargloom misses with a looping right.
Fargloom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fargloom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fargloom connects with a good right hand that stumbles SauruS. SauruS circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
SauruS scores with a kick to the body.
SauruS moves out of range of the strikes.
SauruS tried to score with a low kick but Fargloom checks it.
Fargloom avoids the head kick by SauruS.
Fargloom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
SauruS blocks a jab.
Fargloom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but SauruS was well out of range. Poor timing from Fargloom.
SauruS throws a lazy head kick
and Fargloom counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice cross by Fargloom.
Jack Fargloom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SauruS takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fargloom missing with a left hand there. SauruS was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
SauruS on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fargloom throws the left hand but SauruS avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fargloom. SauruS does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fargloom moves out of range of the strikes.
SauruS misses with a wild combination.
Fargloom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. SauruS manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fargloom takes a swing at SauruS's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fargloom with a jab.
Fargloom lands a high kick!
SauruS is rocked!
Fargloom throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Fargloom dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A swing and a miss from SauruS.
Fargloom looks to land a right hand but SauruS moved out of range.
Fargloom scores with a jab. SauruS acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fargloom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
SauruS lands a head shot.
Fargloom lands with a straight right. SauruS didn't see that one coming.
SauruS throws a head kick that misses.
SauruS wants to slow Fargloom down by chopping away at his legs.
Fargloom leaves SauruS with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fargloom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fargloom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fargloom will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning SauruS up against the cage.
Fargloom misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fargloom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of SauruS backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Fargloom.
The referee calls for SauruS to work.
Fargloom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of SauruS backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by SauruS.
Fargloom misses with the head strike.
SauruS looking to slow down the pace here.
Fargloom stalling in the clinch.
SauruS is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by SauruS.
Fargloom working aggressively here.
SauruS trying to control the position but instead, Fargloom has worked for underhooks and has pushed SauruS into the cage.
Fargloom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fargloom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
SauruS slips under a jab.
Fargloom throws a combination that misses
and SauruS counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by SauruS.
This has been an exciting period of action!
SauruS pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fargloom is keeping the position for now.
SauruS stands and throws Fargloom's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fargloom is trying to control SauruS's posture but SauruS avoids it.
Fargloom is not content to let SauruS control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fargloom is trying to buck SauruS off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fargloom is not content to let SauruS control the position.
Fargloom can't do much from the bottom here.
SauruS thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
SauruS is looking to take a break and control but Fargloom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fargloom wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but CockO SauruS will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fargloom misses with a series of wild punches.
SauruS misses with a body shot.
SauruS tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fargloom was well out of range. Poor timing from SauruS.
SauruS throws a looping overhand right but Fargloom ducks down to avoid it.
SauruS uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fargloom.
A jab lands there for Fargloom.
SauruS throws a head kick but Fargloom moves out of range.
SauruS uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
SauruS tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fargloom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
SauruS scores with the left hand. Fargloom knows he should have avoided that one.
SauruS misses with a double jab.
SauruS scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fargloom connects with the punch.
Fargloom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting SauruS counter with a right hand.
SauruS fails with a takedown attempt.
Fargloom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
SauruS buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fargloom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SauruS moves away.
SauruS throws a good cross that connects.
Fargloom lands a nice hook to SauruS's body. SauruS takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good exchange - SauruS coming out on top.
SauruS uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fargloom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SauruS takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fargloom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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!
SauruS tries for a takedown but Fargloom circles away easily
and Fargloom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fargloom throws a shot from downtown. SauruS moves away and avoids it.
SauruS shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fargloom as he avoids it easily.
Jack Fargloom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CockO SauruS.
SauruS tries a head kick but it misses.
SauruS tries for a takedown but Fargloom circles away easily
and Fargloom counters with a straight right hand.
SauruS takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
SauruS has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fargloom finds it's way round the side to connect with SauruS's head.
SauruS is still on wobbly legs! Can Fargloom finish him?
Fargloom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fargloom tries to clinch there but SauruS circles away.
Fargloom works the jab nicely.
SauruS pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fargloom scores with a crisp jab that stopped SauruS in his tracks.
SauruS gets a takedown into half guard.
Fargloom is trying to maintain the position but SauruS is very close to passing his half guard.
Fargloom regains full guard. Nicely done.
SauruS seems to have recovered his senses.
SauruS cracks Fargloom with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fargloom wants to stand but SauruS is controlling the position.
Fargloom keeping full guard, as SauruS tries to pass.
Fargloom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. SauruS manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fargloom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as SauruS works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fargloom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
SauruS throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fargloom is looking to work some ground and pound but SauruS has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fargloom connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Fargloom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fargloom 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Fargloom!
A victorious Jack Fargloom thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Lipponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Apila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lipponen comes to the cage accompanied by Rainbow - Man on the Silver Mountain. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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26
272 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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281 lbs
20 - 12 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Lipponen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Apila!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lipponen.
Apila connects with the punch.
A cross from Lipponen lands.
It looks like Pertti Apila has been cut.
Lipponen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lipponen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lipponen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apila.
Apila throws a push kick but Lipponen slaps the foot to one side.
Apila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lipponen manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Lipponen misses.
Lipponen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apila counters with a left and a right that stings Lipponen.
Lipponen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Apila in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lipponen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Apila misses with an uppercut. Lipponen saw that one coming.
Lipponen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lipponen cracks Apila with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apila blocks the body kick.
Lipponen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lipponen throws a poor cross that misses
and Apila counters with a one-two to the body.
Lipponen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Apila counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Apila misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lipponen.
Apila manages to break the clinch.
Lipponen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Apila if he has to take too many more of those.
Apila looks gassed!
Apila lands with a kick to the temple. Lipponen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lipponen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apila manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lipponen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Apila takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lipponen cracks the inside of Apila's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipponen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Apila's head.
Lipponen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Apila but Apila pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pekka Lipponen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Lipponen.
Apila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Apila throws a jab but it's blocked by Lipponen.
Lipponen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lipponen throwing shots but Apila is blocking nicely.
Lipponen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lipponen is trying for a kimura here. Apila looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lipponen wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pekka Lipponen!
After winning the bout, Pekka Lipponen 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciano Bivar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irwin comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - T.N.T. Bivar has chosen AC/DC Back In Black as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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212 lbs
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214 lbs
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luciano Bivar!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwin looks to land a left hand but Bivar moved out of range nicely.
Bivar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Irwin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bivar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Irwin, who protects the arm well.
Bivar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Irwin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bivar's guard! Nice work there by Irwin!
Irwin wanted to stand there but Bivar had control of the position.
Bivar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Irwin is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bivar wants to sweep here but Irwin controlling him for the moment.
Irwin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bivar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bivar is trying to hold Irwin in close to prevent damage but Irwin has managed to pass into half guard.
Bivar trying to hold on to Irwin's head to control him but Irwin postures up.
Bivar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bivar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bivar wants to stand but Irwin is controlling the position.
Bivar is trying to control the position but Irwin postures up.
Bivar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Irwin defends well.
Bivar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Irwin manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bivar.
Bivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bivar advances position into side control!
Irwin tries to escape but Bivar is in control.
Bivar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Irwin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bivar but great work by Irwin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Bivar 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.
Bivar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bivar throws a head kick but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin throws a low kick but Bivar avoids it.
Bivar checks a leg kick.
Bivar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Irwin pinned against the cage. Irwin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Irwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Bivar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bivar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Irwin.
Irwin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Irwin connects with a looping right hand.
Irwin throws a nice looking combination but Bivar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Irwin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bivar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Irwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bivar moves away.
Irwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab by Irwin.
It looks like Luciano Bivar has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin stuffs the takedown.
Bivar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bivar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Irwin scores with a nice right hand.
Irwin lands with a nice body punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bivar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Irwin.
Bivar is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin scores with a nice right hand.
Irwin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bivar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Irwin scores with a shot to the body.
BOOM! Irwin lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bivar. Bivar tries to recover but Irwin is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bivar lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Irwin!
A relieved looking Paul Irwin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Malham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus comes to the cage accompanied by bad boy - cascada. Malham has chosen Amorphis - House of Sleep as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Malham!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kolmiokuristus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malham manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Kolmiokuristus misses its intended target.
Malham throws a series of punches but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
Kolmiokuristus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Malham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kolmiokuristus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malham.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kolmiokuristus. Malham does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Malham tenderised Kolmiokuristus's leg. Kolmiokuristus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kolmiokuristus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malham.
Malham looks to land a combination but Kolmiokuristus avoids it well.
Malham lands a really nice looking cross but Kolmiokuristus seems unphased.
It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Malham. No joy for Kolmiokuristus on that attempt.
Malham misses with a double jab.
Malham misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolmiokuristus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malham swivels and escapes.
Kolmiokuristus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kolmiokuristus lands in his opponent's guard.
Malham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolmiokuristus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolmiokuristus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malham controls Kolmiokuristus momentarily but Kolmiokuristus frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolmiokuristus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Malham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Malham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malham keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully.
Kolmiokuristus postures up.
Kolmiokuristus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolmiokuristus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kolmiokuristus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kolmiokuristus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kolmiokuristus distracts Malham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Malham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big elbow that misses.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control but Malham is working from the bottom.
Malham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kolmiokuristus with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kolmiokuristus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malham is trying to control the position but Kolmiokuristus postures up.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big right hand that misses.
Malham keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully.
Kolmiokuristus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kolmiokuristus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolmiokuristus is one step ahead there.
Malham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolmiokuristus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kolmiokuristus working some strikes from top position.
Malham wants to sweep but no luck.
Malham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kolmiokuristus defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kolmiokuristus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Malham manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kolmiokuristus has Malham in his guard.
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!
Kolmiokuristus keeping moving, preventing Malham from controlling successfully.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a triangle but Malham pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolmiokuristus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Malham will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kolmiokuristus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malham counters with a straight right hand.
Malham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malham thuds a left hand into Kolmiokuristus's body.
Kolmiokuristus throws a right hand that Malham ducks under and follows up with a left that Malham also avoids with ease.
Kolmiokuristus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malham.
Malham punishes Kolmiokuristus's body with a nice straight punch.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kolmiokuristus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horrible takedown by Kolmiokuristus or perhaps it was just good defense by Malham which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malham paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kolmiokuristus on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malham wants to clinch up but Kolmiokuristus keeps it at a distance.
Malham misses with a wild combination.
Malham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kolmiokuristus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Malham looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Malham tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kolmiokuristus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malham knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kolmiokuristus 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.
Malham struggling a bit here.
Kolmiokuristus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Malham has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kolmiokuristus but great work by Malham.
Malham working the head and body with strikes.
Malham creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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!
Kolmiokuristus tries to improve position but can't.
Malham is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kolmiokuristus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malham landing strikes.
Kolmiokuristus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kolmiokuristus tries to roll over but Malham keeps him under control.
Malham moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to get back to half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is working hard here to advance position.
Malham scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kolmiokuristus to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control but Malham postures up.
Malham lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Malham working away.
Malham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Malham lands a few punches from side control.
John Malham has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to improve his position.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Malham's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malham seems to be working for a kimura but Kolmiokuristus defends the submission attempt.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malham is trying to control. Kolmiokuristus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Malham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
That's time! Kolmiokuristus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Malham slaps away a takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Malham gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Malham looking to control.
Malham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kolmiokuristus lands a couple of digs.
Kolmiokuristus throws a strike but Malham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Malham wants to control from the top but Kolmiokuristus keeps moving.
Kolmiokuristus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Malham trying to control but Kolmiokuristus is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malham is in close to Kolmiokuristus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Malham passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Malham's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control here.
Kolmiokuristus works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus keeping moving, preventing Malham from controlling successfully.
Kolmiokuristus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malham throws a big elbow that misses.
Kolmiokuristus being controlled here, momentarily.
John Malham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a triangle but Malham pushes his legs off easily.
Malham lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus working a defensive guard here.
Malham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kolmiokuristus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kolmiokuristus trying to keep a closed guard but Malham is proving a slippery customer.
Kolmiokuristus keeping moving, preventing Malham from controlling successfully.
Malham landing some decent shots from guard.
Malham stopping the sweep attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kolmiokuristus keeping moving, preventing Malham from controlling successfully.
Malham throwing strikes but missing.
Kolmiokuristus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Malham!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malham is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kolmiokuristus jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Malham is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Malham and Kolmiokuristus has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Malham.
Well Malham 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Malham!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Malham made sure he mentioned Perkele!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cookie Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monster comes to the cage accompanied by Cookie Monster Eating Cookie. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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30
200 lbs
18 - 5 - 1 |
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220 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cookie Monster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Silakka!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Monster.
Silakka wants to clinch up but Monster keeps it at a distance.
Monster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silakka momentarily.
Silakka moves into the clinch.
Monster has Silakka pressed against the cage, preventing Silakka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Monster slows down the pace here.
Silakka wants to stall.
Silakka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Monster pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Monster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silakka has him pressed against the cage.
Silakka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silakka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silakka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silakka wants to take the fight to the mat but Monster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Monster is trying to stall.
Silakka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silakka misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monster is trying to stall.
Monster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silakka backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silakka cracks Monster with a nice body shot.
Silakka tries to throw a body punch but Monster avoids it by throwing Silakka back against the cage.
Monster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Monster. Beautiful body shot.
Monster lands with a right hand.
Silakka is rocked!
and Monster counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Silakka! He's just covering up as Monster starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cookie Monster!
Cookie Monster retains his light heavyweight title!
Cookie Monster made sure to mention his sponsor, Perkele! in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Mercurius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercurius's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Amplifier - The Wave. Scott has chosen Kanye West - Power as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky Mercurius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximus Scott!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mercurius - that will leave a mark!
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Mercurius ducks down to avoid it.
Mercurius takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Scott finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mercurius clinches with his opponent.
Mercurius misses with a punch on the inside.
Mercurius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Mercurius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercurius.
Scott breaks the clinch.
Mercurius misses with a takedown attempt - Scott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mercurius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mercurius there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mercurius tries to clinch up but Scott circles away and keeps his distance.
Mercurius tried to score with a low kick but Scott checks it.
Mercurius throws an off balance right hand
and Scott counters with a low kick, right behind Mercurius 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Mercurius misses its intended target.
A low kick from Mercurius misses
and Scott counters with a right hand to the body.
Scott takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Scott attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scott's corner calls for a 1-2. Scott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mercurius.
Mercurius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
Mercurius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scott is able to avoid easily.
Mercurius blocks a head kick by Scott.
Scott walks into a jab.
Scott shoots in but no luck this time.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
Scott walks into a straight right hand from Mercurius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercurius looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rocky Mercurius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercurius lands a jab to the nose.
That kick from Scott tenderised Mercurius's leg. Mercurius is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mercurius misses the shot to the body.
Scott avoids the head kick by Mercurius.
Mercurius uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mercurius feints and then cracks Scott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scott down.
Mercurius connects with an inside leg kick.
Scott lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercurius's sensitive parts.
Mercurius wants to clinch.
Scott scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mercurius throws a hook but Scott blocks it.
Mercurius throws a solid leg kick but Scott takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mercurius.
Scott needs to keep his hands up - Mercurius had a free shot at his head there.
Scott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mercurius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Mercurius misses with a body shot.
Mercurius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Scott fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mercurius checks it well.
Crunch! Mercurius slams his shin into Scott's torso.
Scott lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mercurius will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius motions for Scott to come forward. Mercurius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mercurius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mercurius connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mercurius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mercurius wants to land a leg kick but Scott is out of range.
Mercurius misses with a head kick.
Mercurius blocks a head kick by Scott.
Scott throws a leg kick which misses Mercurius's front leg but catches the back leg as Mercurius tries to avoid it.
Scott throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercurius loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
Mercurius throws a hook but Scott avoids it easily.
Mercurius slips a straight right by Scott.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Mercurius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Scott scores with a jab. Mercurius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mercurius drives through and clinches with Scott against the cage.
Mercurius misses with a body punch.
Scott gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mercurius.
Scott is looking to break free of the clinch but Mercurius has double underhooks.
Mercurius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mercurius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mercurius misses with the head strike.
Mercurius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Mercurius struggles to land a body shot inside as Scott controls his hands.
Mercurius tries to throw a body punch but Scott avoids it by throwing Mercurius back against the cage.
Mercurius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Scott!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercurius avoids the head kick by Scott.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scott checks a leg kick.
Mercurius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mercurius works the jab nicely.
Mercurius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mercurius thuds his shin into the meat of Scott's side.
Scott scores with a nice strike.
Scott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scott blocks a low kick nicely.
Scott lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scott stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mercurius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mercurius throws out a leg kick but Scott moves out of range and Mercurius only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Mercurius is predictable there
and Scott finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Scott lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercurius wants to slow Scott down by chopping away at his legs.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Mercurius.
Mercurius checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mercurius checks a leg kick.
Mercurius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
Scott throws a lazy body kick
and Mercurius counters with a body kick.
Mercurius misses with an uppercut
letting Scott counter with a right hand.
Scott lands with a right hand.
Scott looks to land a combination but Mercurius avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercurius lands with a nice body punch.
Mercurius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mercurius connects with a single shot there.
Mercurius clinches.
Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mercurius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scott throws a push kick but Mercurius slaps the foot to one side.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scott 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 Mercurius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mercurius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mercurius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
Scott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scott jabs Mercurius right on the nose. Mercurius blinks but takes it well.
Scott moves out of range of the body kick.
Mercurius throws a sloppy head kick and Scott moves out of range easily.
Mercurius checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercurius. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Mercurius as he checks the leg kick.
Scott avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercurius connects with a high kick.
Scott throws out a leg kick but Mercurius moves out of range and Scott only half commits.
Nice cross by Scott.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maximus Scott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mercurius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mercurius looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Scott fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mercurius is out of range.
Scott throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mercurius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scott connects with a solid leg kick.
Mercurius misses the shot to the body.
Mercurius is looking to slow Scott down with leg kicks.
Mercurius throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercurius.
Mercurius throws a front kick that sends Scott stumbling back into the cage.
Rocky Mercurius is winning the standup battle so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Scott crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mercurius - the referee stops the clock and Scott gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mercurius. Scott manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mercurius throws a leg kick but Scott moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercurius misses with a body shot.
Mercurius misses with a right hand
and Scott counters with a body kick.
Scott has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mercurius.
Mercurius misses with a low kick as Scott jumps back.
Mercurius checks a low kick from Scott.
Mercurius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scott throws a head kick but Mercurius moves out of range.
Scott misses with a head kick.
Mercurius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mercurius.
Mercurius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mercurius tries to clinch there but Scott circles away.
A low kick from Mercurius is predictable there
and Mercurius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercurius throws out a loose jab but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercurius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Mercurius throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mercurius misses with a hook. Scott ducked under it nicely.
Mercurius connects with an inside leg kick.
Mercurius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercurius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Mercurius looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Scott fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mercurius sprawls well initially but Scott persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Scott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Scott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mercurius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scott is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercurius trying to control here.
Scott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Scott 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.
Maximus Scott has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mercurius takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Scott lands with a hook. Mercurius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mercurius throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Mercurius throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Rocky Mercurius did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Mercurius throws a leg kick but Scott checks it.
Scott throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mercurius throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Scott's head.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body kick from Scott.
Scott lands a body shot.
Scott keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scott moves out of range as Mercurius strikes.
Mercurius misses with a leg kick
and Scott counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercurius working a defensive guard here.
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott postures up in Mercurius's guard and throws a big left but Mercurius blocks it.
Scott wants to control from the top but Mercurius keeps moving.
Mercurius can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scott controls the pace.
Maximus Scott has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Scott fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mercurius.
Mercurius misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Mercurius does no damage.
Scott blocks a jab.
Mercurius misses with the body kick
and Scott counters with a solid body kick.
Mercurius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mercurius gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Scott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Scott trying to control but Mercurius is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mercurius wants to sweep but no luck.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Maximus Scott hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Scott is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Scott buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scott checks the leg kick nicely there.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercurius is just out of range.
Scott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Scott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mercurius avoids a kick to the body.
Mercurius paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Scott lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Mercurius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scott, as that shot connected.
Scott tries to score with a low kick but Mercurius moves his leg out of the way.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott catches Mercurius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mercurius misses with a body shot.
Mercurius throws a low kick but Scott moves out of range easily.
Mercurius throws a leg kick that is checked
and Scott counters with a nice leg kick.
Mercurius looks for the body kick but Scott saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercurius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scott can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercurius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Scott dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Mercurius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mercurius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Mercurius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Scott shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mercurius is trying to defend but Scott finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scott stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mercurius.
Scott scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercurius avoids a kick to the body.
Scott cracks a nice hook into Mercurius's ribs.
Mercurius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scott.
Mercurius misses with a double jab.
Mercurius throws a leg kick that is checked
and Scott counters with a nice uppercut.
Mercurius uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mercurius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercurius.
Mercurius keeps Scott at a distance using the push kick.
Mercurius misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick by Mercurius misses
and Scott counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Scott.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
Scott's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mercurius moves in looking to clinch but Scott pushes him off.
Scott throws out a leg kick but Mercurius moves out of range and Scott only half commits.
Scott tries to score with a low kick but Mercurius moves his leg out of the way.
Mercurius misses with a body shot.
Mercurius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scott throws a wild body kick that Mercurius sees coming a mile off.
Scott misses with a lunging right hand
and Mercurius counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercurius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mercurius blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott checks a leg kick.
Mercurius closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Scott is looking to control Mercurius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?
Mercurius content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scott moves away from the strike by Mercurius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott cracks the inside of Mercurius's front leg.
Mercurius takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mercurius lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Scott finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Scott there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mercurius misses with a low kick.
Scott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercurius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scott looks to land a body kick but Mercurius moved away.
Mercurius throws a head kick that misses
and Scott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mercurius thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maximus Scott.
I think Scott 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maximus Scott!
An out of breath Maximus Scott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anabol Asteroid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Hirvonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asteroid comes to the cage accompanied by Asteroid. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Pentti Hirvonen enters the cage!
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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
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabol Asteroid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pentti Hirvonen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirvonen misses with a wild body shot.
Asteroid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hirvonen at a distance.
Hirvonen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Pentti Hirvonen has been cut.
Asteroid scores with a body shot.
Hirvonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Decent striking displayed by Asteroid there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hirvonen thows a body shot but no joy.
Asteroid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hirvonen.
Asteroid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Asteroid checks a low kick from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hirvonen is controlling the pace.
Hirvonen is keen to just control but Asteroid is a slippery customer.
Hirvonen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Asteroid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvonen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Asteroid makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Asteroid.
Hirvonen postures up in Asteroid's guard and throws a big left but Asteroid blocks it.
Asteroid looking for a sweep. Not yet Asteroid, not yet.
Hirvonen postures up.
Hirvonen looking to pass the guard.
Hirvonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Asteroid keeping moving, preventing Hirvonen from controlling successfully.
Hirvonen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid pulls Hirvonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Hirvonen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Asteroid is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hirvonen looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asteroid is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hirvonen is not content to let Asteroid control the position.
Hirvonen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen manages to get to full guard.
Asteroid trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirvonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirvonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Asteroid seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hirvonen controls Asteroid momentarily but Asteroid frees himself.
Asteroid wants to control from the top but Hirvonen keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asteroid is one step ahead there.
Asteroid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Asteroid trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirvonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anabol Asteroid has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hirvonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Asteroid.
Asteroid throws the left hand but Hirvonen avoids the punch easily.
Asteroid throws a right hand that misses
and Hirvonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asteroid throws a sloppy body shot
and Hirvonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pentti Hirvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Hirvonen throws a hook but Asteroid blocks it.
Hirvonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Asteroid lands a nice shot that snaps Hirvonen's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabol Asteroid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pentti Hirvonen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Asteroid falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hirvonen counters with a left to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Asteroid enables Hirvonen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Asteroid manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hirvonen won't allow Asteroid to sweep him here.
Asteroid is trying to control the position but Hirvonen postures up.
Asteroid wants to sweep here but Hirvonen controlling him for the moment.
Asteroid controlling Hirvonen's posture.
Asteroid keeping full guard, as Hirvonen tries to pass.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Anabol Asteroid just wasn't active enough.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asteroid.
Anabol Asteroid is winning the standup battle so far.
Asteroid lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hirvonen will feel that in the morning.
Hirvonen misses with the body kick
and Asteroid counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid throws a series of punches but Hirvonen avoids them all with ease.
Asteroid misses the shot to the body.
Hirvonen avoids a kick to the body.
Anabol Asteroid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asteroid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hirvonen throws a body punch but Asteroid moves out of range.
Asteroid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hirvonen misses with a hook.
Asteroid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asteroid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen throws a hook but Asteroid blocks it.
Hirvonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hirvonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hirvonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hirvonen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asteroid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asteroid scoring well with a low kick there.
Asteroid misses with a leg kick.
Asteroid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hirvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Hirvonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hirvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asteroid.
A lazy body kick from Hirvonen
and Asteroid counters with a good low kick that Hirvonen was not able to check.
Hirvonen throws a wild body kick that Asteroid sees coming a mile off.
Asteroid misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid missing with a left hand there. Hirvonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asteroid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen misses with a few strikes there.
Asteroid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hirvonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Asteroid breaks from the clinch.
Hirvonen thuds a left hand into Asteroid's body.
Asteroid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asteroid takes a swing at Hirvonen's ribcage but misses.
Hirvonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asteroid.
Hirvonen avoids the body shot from Asteroid.
Asteroid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Asteroid is looking to wear down Hirvonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Asteroid throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hirvonen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hirvonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asteroid working a defensive guard here.
Hirvonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Asteroid is retaining full guard.
Hirvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Asteroid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirvonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Asteroid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hirvonen defends it easily.
Asteroid trying to keep a closed guard but Hirvonen is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hirvonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hirvonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabol Asteroid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pentti Hirvonen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hirvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Hirvonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Asteroid as he jumps to the side.
Hirvonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Asteroid.
Hirvonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asteroid.
Asteroid avoids the body shot from Hirvonen.
Asteroid connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Asteroid is looking to clinch.
Hirvonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asteroid checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hirvonen blocks a head kick by Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid gets caught napping as Hirvonen dives in and scores a takedown. Asteroid manages to retain guard.
Hirvonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asteroid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hirvonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hirvonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asteroid controls Hirvonen momentarily but Hirvonen frees himself.
Asteroid wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hirvonen is now in half guard.
Asteroid is looking for a sweep. Hirvonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hirvonen is pressing down on Asteroid's thigh, looking to free his foot. Asteroid is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asteroid tries to get to full guard but Hirvonen has control of the leg.
Hirvonen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hirvonen is working away from the top position though.
Hirvonen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hirvonen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirvonen landing punches.
Asteroid working to try and regain half guard.
Hirvonen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hirvonen working the ground and pound effectively.
Hirvonen working Asteroid over with strikes here.
Asteroid is in a horrible position here. Hirvonen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hirvonen trying to control but Asteroid is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid is wriggling around trying to escape.
Asteroid is bucking up trying to escape but Hirvonen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Asteroid holds on to Hirvonen as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Asteroid working to try and regain half guard.
Hirvonen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Asteroid is looking to get to half guard.
Hirvonen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Asteroid is rocked!
Pentti Hirvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hirvonen postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Asteroid out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Hirvonen goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pentti Hirvonen!
Pentti Hirvonen is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Pentti Hirvonen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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