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NFC 150 Shakur vs Chigurh 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thug Behram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdemar Friman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Behram comes to the cage accompanied by 25 Minutes to go. Friman has chosen Metallica - Damage Inc. as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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162 lbs
21 - 6 - 0 |
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160 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thug Behram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Friman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friman throws a head kick that Behram semi-blocks.
Behram misses with a body shot.
Friman tries to clinch there but Behram circles away.
A jab from Behram does it's job there.
Behram takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Behram throws a quick inside leg kick.
Friman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Friman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Behram moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Friman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Behram misses with a straight left.
Behram misses with an attempted mid kick.
Behram takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman avoids the body shot from Behram.
A head kick from Friman lands but Behram takes it in his stride.
Behram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friman manages to avoid it.
Friman misses with the combination.
Behram fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Friman on the side of the head.
Friman throws a jab when Behram was well out of range.
Behram throws a chopping leg kick but Friman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Behram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Friman.
Nice uppercut lands for Behram. That snapped Friman's head back.
Friman thuds a left hand into Behram's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman has closed the distance and engaged Behram in a clinch.
Friman blocking some punches.
Friman is trying to break free.
Knees in the clinch landing for Friman.
Behram lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Friman backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friman stalling in the clinch but Behram improves position.
Behram blocks a body shot from Friman.
Behram softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Behram lands a body punch.
Behram is leaning against Friman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Friman lands an elbow inside.
Friman looking to stall.
Friman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Behram blocks it with crossed arms.
Behram lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Behram working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Behram.
Behram breaks the clinch.
Friman moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Behram is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Behram blocking the ground and pound attempt from Friman.
Behram wants to get back to full guard.
Friman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Behram defending well though.
Behram works his way to full guard. Good work.
Behram has control of Friman's left arm, preventing Friman from doing any damage.
Behram keeping full guard, as Friman tries to pass.
Friman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Behram works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Friman wants to control from the top but Behram keeps moving.
Friman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Friman landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman stopping the sweep attempt from Behram.
Behram preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friman is looking to work some ground and pound but Behram has wrist control.
Behram looking to control.
Friman postures up in Behram's guard and throws a big left but Behram blocks it.
Friman advances position into side control!
Behram is trying to improve his position.
Friman in side control, throwing shots but Behram defends.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Friman misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Behram regains half guard.
Behram wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valdemar Friman 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.
Friman throws a nice looking combination but Behram bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Behram scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Behram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friman moves away.
Nice cross by Behram.
Behram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Friman.
Behram tried to score with a low kick but Friman checks it.
Friman tries to clinch but Behram is having none of it.
Friman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Friman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Friman misses with a double jab
and Behram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman wants to clinch.
Behram misses with a hook. Friman ducked under it nicely.
Behram fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Friman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Behram misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Friman.
A lazy left from Behram finds it's target.
Behram thows a body shot but no joy.
Friman lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Friman misses with a double jab.
Behram is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Friman lands with an uppercut that bounces Behram off the cage and back into range.
Behram lands with an uppercut that bounces Friman off the cage and back into range.
Friman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Behram throws a nice inside leg kick.
Behram moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Behram's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Behram duly obliges.
Good shot there by Behram.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Friman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Behram.
Behram moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice cross by Behram.
Behram misses with a straight right.
Friman clinches with his opponent.
Behram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Behram checks the leg kick.
Behram fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Friman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Friman swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behram lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Friman tries to clinch up.
Behram throws a head kick that misses.
Friman walks into a straight right hand from Behram.
Behram throws a leg kick but Friman checks it.
Friman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Behram throws out the jab.
Behram lands with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Friman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Friman looks to score with a jab to the body but Behram is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thug Behram dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Behram misses with a body kick.
Friman swinging wildly here.
Behram feints and as Friman raises his hands in defense, Behram changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Behram pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Friman is keeping the position for now.
Behram postures up.
Behram forces his way into half guard.
Behram working over Friman with some ground and pound. Friman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Friman is looking for a sweep. Behram is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behram is pressing down on Friman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Friman is holding on for now.
Behram lands strikes from half guard.
Friman tries to kick Behram off but Behram keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Behram is keen to just control but Friman is a slippery customer.
Behram thows a huge punch but Friman dodges it nicely.
Friman wants to get back to full guard.
Friman has hold of Behram's hands but Behram slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Friman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Friman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Behram.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Behram scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Behram throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Friman tries to roll over but Behram keeps him under control.
Behram trying to pass the guard but Friman defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friman trying to control but Behram postures up.
Behram seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Friman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Behram prevents Friman from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman is not content to let Behram control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behram is pressing down on Friman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Friman is holding on for now.
Friman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Behram pulls his head out easily.
Behram not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Friman is looking to improve his position.
Friman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behram looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Behram wants to take a breather but Friman is having none of it.
Behram wants to free his trapped foot but Friman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Behram not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Behram not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Friman is looking to control Behram's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Friman avoid being mounted?
Behram scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Friman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Behram's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Behram's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Behram wants to control his opponent's hands but Friman gets his hands free.
Friman tries to keep control of the position but Behram is staying busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thug Behram showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Behram 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thug Behram!
Thug Behram seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson's entrance music is Confrontation. A fine choice. Michaels is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Popeda - Raakaa voimaa. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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175 lbs
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183 lbs
12 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Michaels!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Henderson defending well as Michaels loads up on a big left hand.
Michaels lands a right hook to the body.
Michaels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henderson throws a jab when Michaels was well out of range.
Michaels connects with a right hand. Henderson shakes it off.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
Henderson cracks Michaels with a good jab.
Sean Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels with a jab.
Michaels throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Henderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Michaels takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henderson misses with the combination.
Michaels throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Michaels throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michaels with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Henderson to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels throws a big shot that misses.
Henderson misses with a body shot.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Michaels.
Henderson connects with a body shot.
Michaels misses the jab.
Michaels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Henderson blocks the leg kick.
Michaels misses with an uppercut.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses.
Michaels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Michaels's hands.
Michaels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
Sean Michaels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michaels throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range.
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Michaels tries to score with a low kick but Henderson moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Michaels.
Michaels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michaels misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.
Henderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Michaels on the side of the head.
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
Michaels throws a lazy uppercut
and Henderson counters with a left to the body.
Henderson throws a chopping leg kick but Michaels manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Michaels fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Henderson checks it well.
Michaels throws an off balance right hand
and Henderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michaels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michaels throws a hook to the side of Henderson's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Michaels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
Michaels moves out of range of the strikes.
Michaels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henderson.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Michaels staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henderson lands a jab to Michaels's midsection.
Michaels takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
Henderson missing with a left hand there. Michaels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michaels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Henderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Michaels sees it coming and moves out of range.
Michaels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson ducks right into an uppercut from Michaels.
Michaels swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Michaels throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Michaels misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Michaels lands.
Michaels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
Michaels just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michaels checks a leg kick.
Michaels throws an off balance right hand
and Henderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Michaels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Michaels with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Henderson wants to slow Michaels down by chopping away at his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Michaels darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Michaels throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Michaels was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson.
A bone on bone clash there as Henderson blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Michaels dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Henderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Michaels with a nice cross.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Henderson looks to land a body kick but Michaels moved away.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Michaels is just out of range.
Henderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Michaels is out of range and Henderson settles back down.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henderson thuds a left hand into Michaels's body.
Michaels misses with a head kick.
Michaels loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
Michaels throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Michaels.
Michaels is looking to slow Henderson down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
A good leg kick by Henderson.
Michaels stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Michaels scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Henderson slips a straight right by Michaels.
Michaels throws a sloppy head kick
and Henderson counters with a series of strikes. Michaels will be more careful next time no doubt.
Michaels misses with a leg kick.
That kick from Michaels tenderised Henderson's leg. Henderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Michaels misses.
Michaels throws a solid leg kick but Henderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Michaels.
A clash of legs there as Henderson blocks the low kick.
Michaels cracks a nice hook into Henderson's ribs.
Michaels connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Henderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Michaels misses.
Sean Michaels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a hook. Michaels ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Michaels checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Michaels misses its intended target.
Michaels throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range.
Michaels throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Michaels throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Henderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michaels misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.
Henderson tries to land a front kick but Michaels steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good leg kick by Michaels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
Henderson takes one on the button.
Henderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Michaels.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Henderson.
Henderson throws a jab when Michaels was well out of range.
Michaels slips a straight right by Henderson.
Michaels plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Michaels misses with an uppercut.
Michaels throws a leg kick that is checked
and Henderson counters with a left to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Michaels misses the target.
Michaels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
Michaels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henderson.
Michaels lands an overhand right.
Michaels looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Henderson.
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Michaels misses with a hook.
Henderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Michaels throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Henderson.
Michaels staying out of range there.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Michaels's head but Michaels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Michaels.
Michaels clobbers Henderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henderson defending well as Michaels loads up on a big left hand.
Michaels throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.
Henderson misses with a low kick as Michaels jumps back.
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson sizes up Michaels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Michaels throws an overhand right that lands on Henderson's shoulder, as Henderson tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Michaels.
Michaels motions for Henderson to come forward. Michaels throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Michaels throws a lazy right hand but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michaels.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses.
Henderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Michaels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michaels throws a big shot that misses.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
Henderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Michaels takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
Henderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Henderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michaels.
Henderson blocks a jab.
Michaels tries to land a leg kick but Henderson saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michaels misses with a hook
and Henderson counters with a series of strikes. Michaels will be more careful next time no doubt.
Michaels on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Michaels lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Michaels throws a lazy uppercut
and Henderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
Henderson misses with an uppercut. Michaels saw that one coming.
Henderson scores with a jab. Michaels acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Michaels misses with a low kick.
Michaels on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Michaels slips the punch.
Michaels misses with a looping right.
Michaels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Michaels misses with an uppercut
and Michaels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michaels throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Henderson tenderised Michaels's leg. Michaels is trying to keep his angry face on.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Michaels checks it.
Michaels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Michaels walks into a jab.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson slips a jab from Michaels.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaels connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Henderson's hands.
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Henderson.
No joy there for Henderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Michaels.
Michaels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michaels lands a high kick!
Matt Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henderson.
Henderson takes a swing at Michaels's ribcage but misses.
Michaels moves away from the strike by Henderson.
A head kick misses from Michaels.
Henderson scores with a one two! Michaels had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Michaels connects with a leg kick. Henderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Michaels cracks Henderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Henderson works the jab nicely.
Henderson misses with an uppercut. Michaels saw that one coming.
Henderson swings for the body but Michaels moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Henderson.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Michaels.
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
Michaels lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Michaels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henderson.
Henderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henderson scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels scores with a body shot.
Henderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Michaels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michaels moves away.
Michaels cracks Henderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michaels throws an overhand right that lands on Henderson's shoulder, as Henderson tries to avoid the shot.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
Michaels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henderson throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sean Michaels.
Well Michaels 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Michaels!
An intense looking Sean Michaels took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thank you Satan!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guru Majja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosti Johannes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Majja kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Afroman - Because I Got High. Johannes has chosen Raised Fist - Killing It 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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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guru Majja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kosti Johannes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johannes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Majja. Majja obviously looking to wear him down.
Johannes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Majja.
Johannes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Majja. Johannes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johannes checks a low kick from Majja.
Johannes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Majja.
It looks like Kosti Johannes has been cut.
Majja fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johannes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Majja throws out a loose jab but Johannes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Majja lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johannes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Majja.
Majja moves away from the strike by Johannes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Majja, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johannes. Majja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johannes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johannes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Majja drops his hands momentarily and Johannes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johannes misses the shot to the body.
Whack! Majja lands a heavy head kick that drops Johannes. The ref tackles Majja to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Johannes was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Guru Majja!
Guru Majja thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maddy Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Leverage - Mister Universe. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maddy Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huey Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rock counters with a good low kick that Freeman was not able to check.
Rock slips a jab and a cross from Freeman.
Freeman throws a front kick aimed at Rock's knee but Rock avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Freeman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rock doesn't seem phased though.
Freeman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rock misses with a low kick as Freeman jumps back.
Freeman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Freeman misses with a right hand
and Rock counters with a thumping low kick.
Rock blocks a head kick by Freeman.
Freeman tries to work over Rock's front leg with a kick but Rock checks it.
Freeman tried to score with a low kick but Rock checks it.
Rock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Freeman is out of range and Rock settles back down.
Freeman thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Freeman.
Rock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Freeman can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman misses with a left hand
and Rock counters with a thumping low kick.
Freeman tries to land a body kick
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Freeman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Freeman shoots in and bounces Rock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Freeman won't allow Rock to get back to his feet.
Rock wants to sweep but no luck.
Rock is working hard here to advance position.
Freeman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rock tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Freeman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rock is looking to reverse the position.
Freeman lands a nice forearm strike.
Freeman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Freeman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Freeman working away.
Rock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Freeman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Freeman lands a nice short elbow.
Rock controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Freeman trying to control from half guard but Rock is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman thows a huge punch but Rock dodges it nicely.
Freeman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock is looking for a sweep. Freeman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rock is staying active underneath Freeman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Freeman misses with a head shot. Rock uses the momentum to regain guard.
Freeman stands and throws Rock's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rock defend it? Freeman steps over the head and cranks it - Rock is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Freeman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Huey Freeman!
During a confident post fight interview, Huey Freeman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santeri Norzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osgar MacGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norzu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cult of Luna - Back To Chapel Town. MacGregor has chosen Scotland The Brave (Leonidas) as his entrance music. Osgar MacGregor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
23 - 11 - 1 |
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162 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class 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
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Norzu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osgar MacGregor!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norzu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Osgar MacGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGregor jabs Norzu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacGregor connects with a body shot.
Norzu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacGregor.
Some wild striking there from MacGregor.
Norzu misses with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Norzu 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 MacGregor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacGregor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Norzu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norzu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MacGregor.
Norzu throws a low kick, looking for MacGregor's leg but MacGregor calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norzu tries to move into range but MacGregor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from MacGregor misses.
MacGregor misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from MacGregor.
MacGregor scores with a nice strike.
Norzu is rocked!
MacGregor avoids the body shot from Norzu.
MacGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by MacGregor.
Oh Norzu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Santeri Norzu has been cut.
Norzu misses with a low kick.
MacGregor lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacGregor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norzu defends it nicely.
MacGregor throws an overhand right that has Norzu reeling! MacGregor follows up with more punches and Norzu is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Osgar MacGregor!
Osgar MacGregor decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Silvera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfa Uros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silvera comes to the cage accompanied by Wedlock. The crowd seem to be enjoying Uros's choice of entrance music: Dirty Diana. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey Silvera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alfa Uros!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvera is looking to chop away at Uros's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silvera. Uros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silvera throws a head kick that misses
letting Uros counter with a right hand.
Silvera blocks a low kick nicely.
Uros fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joey Silvera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uros swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silvera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silvera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uros.
Silvera avoids the head kick by Uros.
Uros moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Uros catches Silvera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silvera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uros closes the distance and clinches.
Uros is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Silvera can't fight it off and eventually Uros manages to take the fight to the floor. Silvera looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Uros throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uros showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Uros wants to pass the guard but Silvera is keeping the position.
Uros postures up in Silvera's guard and throws a big left but Silvera blocks it.
Uros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silvera is keeping the position for now.
Silvera wants to get back to his feet but Uros is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uros lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Uros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uros trying to control but Silvera is working from the bottom.
Silvera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Uros controls the pace.
Silvera wants to sweep but no luck.
Uros distracts Silvera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uros wants to control from the top but Silvera keeps moving.
Uros looking to sit in guard and control but Silvera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uros wants to sweep here but Silvera controlling him for the moment.
Uros has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silvera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uros is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silvera is aware though and is defending well.
Uros not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silvera won't allow Uros to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uros looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silvera passes into half guard.
Uros looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfa Uros dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Uros gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Uros avoids the body shot from Silvera.
Uros slips under a jab from Silvera.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silvera checks a leg kick.
A big left from Silvera misses.
Silvera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uros moves away.
Silvera forces Uros back against the cage and clinches.
Silvera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Uros tries to work over Silvera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uros displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silvera up against the cage.
Uros is trying to maintain a safe position but Silvera gets an underhook and turns Uros into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silvera.
Uros wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uros.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvera lands a nice elbow.
Uros is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Uros lands a knee to the head.
Uros scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Uros.
Silvera lands a damaging elbow.
Silvera pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Uros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silvera blocking some punches.
Uros blocking some punches.
Uros looking to slow down the pace here.
Silvera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uros wants to break free but Silvera has control.
Silvera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Silvera fails to land.
Uros tries a knee to the head but Silvera blocks it.
Uros working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silvera throws an elbow but misses.
Uros wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silvera has him pressed against the cage.
Silvera lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uros has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silvera throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Silvera fails to land.
Silvera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Uros manages to pull guard.
Uros wants to stand up but Silvera is controlling him.
Silvera stopping the sweep attempt from Uros.
Uros looking for subs off his back but Silvera has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uros wants to get back to full guard but Silvera has mounted him!
Uros tries to hold on but Silvera postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Uros sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Uros is looking to control Silvera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Uros avoid being mounted?
Uros wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uros missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alfa Uros will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Silvera slips a jab and a cross from Uros.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uros looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uros fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silvera sprawls well initially but Uros persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silvera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silvera is looking to control Uros's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silvera avoid being mounted?
Silvera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Uros.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uros is taking a breather. Silvera says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Silvera has hold of Uros's hands but Uros slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Uros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silvera defending well though.
Silvera pushes Uros off looking to stand but Uros dives back in and keeps control.
Uros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silvera keeps working.
Uros takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Joey Silvera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alfa Uros has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uros trying to mount his opponent but Silvera defends it.
Uros trying to control from half guard but Silvera is working away.
Uros is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Uros is just content to waste time from the top position. Silvera takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Uros wants to pass the guard but Silvera is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uros is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Uros trying to control but Silvera is working from the bottom.
Uros prevents Silvera from getting back to his feet.
Silvera keeping moving, preventing Uros from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alfa Uros has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Silvera looks to throw the jab but Uros is out of range.
Alfa Uros is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uros.
Uros keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Uros blocks a head kick by Silvera.
Uros scores with a decent looking hook.
Silvera moves out of range of the body kick.
Silvera misses with a few strikes there.
Uros tries to close the distance and clinch but Silvera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silvera throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uros slips a jab from Silvera.
Silvera connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvera tries to close the distance and clinch but Uros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silvera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfa Uros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Uros 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfa Uros!
A very excited looking Alfa Uros 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ratt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldorf Astoria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes comes into the arena with Country boy can survive blaring out of the sound system. Astoria is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Waltz from Les Sylphides. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ratt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waldorf Astoria!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astoria throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Astoria staying out of range there.
Astoria pushes Hughes up against the cage in a clinch.
Hughes gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Astoria regains guard.
Astoria pulls Hughes in to control the position.
Astoria working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Astoria has control of Hughes's left arm, preventing Hughes from doing any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Waldorf Astoria wasn't active enough on the ground.
Astoria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Astoria is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes dives in and grabs Astoria's left leg, looking for a takedown. Astoria pushes down on Hughes's head and hops out.
A big right from Astoria misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Astoria.
Hughes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Astoria.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hughes.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astoria.
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Astoria lands a leg kick that knocks Hughes off balance momentarily.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Astoria but Astoria pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ratt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a two punch combination.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Hughes misses.
Astoria misses with a low kick.
Hughes is looking to score with low kicks.
Astoria connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good work by Hughes as he checks the leg kick.
Hughes jabs Astoria right on the nose. Astoria blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astoria on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice cross by Hughes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astoria tries to clinch up but Hughes circles away and keeps his distance.
Astoria moves forwards but Hughes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Astoria moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Ratt Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astoria uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hughes.
Astoria lands a jab to the nose.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Astoria closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Astoria lands with a shot to the body.
Astoria tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astoria looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Astoria 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 Hughes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hughes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Astoria scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hughes misses with a jab to the body
and Astoria counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Astoria swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hughes jabs at Astoria's body.
Astoria swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes looks to land a combination but Astoria avoids it well.
Astoria slips a straight right by Hughes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Waldorf Astoria will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hughes blocks a leg kick.
Astoria fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hughes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Astoria defends it nicely.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Astoria.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hughes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Astoria to score with a decent uppercut.
Good leg kick by Astoria there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some wild striking there from Hughes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Astoria looks to land a body kick but Hughes moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hughes.
Donk. Hughes catches Astoria right on the button with a cross.
Astoria moves out of range as Hughes throws a body kick.
Hughes lands a slapping body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Astoria checks a leg kick.
Hughes throws a sloppy body shot
and Astoria counters with a nice leg kick.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Astoria sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Hughes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Astoria slaps away a takedown attempt from Hughes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ratt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Astoria.
Astoria scores with a sloppy right hand. Hughes should have avoided that one.
Astoria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astoria throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Astoria.
Hughes with a hook.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Astoria.
Hughes tests Astoria's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Astoria shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Astoria throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Astoria walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hughes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Astoria is looking to land body kicks.
Waldorf Astoria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Hughes blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hughes throws a combination that misses
letting Astoria counter with a right hand.
Astoria throws a series of punches but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes blocks a low kick nicely.
Astoria throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Astoria as he avoids it easily.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Astoria throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Astoria counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astoria tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Waldorf Astoria will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Astoria is looking to clinch.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Astoria misses with a body kick.
Hughes shoots in for a double leg but Astoria sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Astoria.
Astoria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Astoria - just one landing.
Hughes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Astoria connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hughes scrambles back to his feet.
Astoria throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Astoria moved out of range nicely.
Astoria moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hughes lands a head shot.
Astoria tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Astoria.
Astoria looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Astoria has taken the fight to the clinch.
Astoria tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Astoria.
Astoria throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Astoria tries to throw a body punch but Hughes avoids it by throwing Astoria back against the cage.
Astoria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hughes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Astoria pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Waldorf Astoria is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astoria misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Astoria lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hughes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ratt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes wants to take the fight to the mat but Astoria manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Astoria lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Astoria.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astoria lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Ratt Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hughes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Astoria pushes Hughes off and scrambles back to his feet.
Astoria throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Astoria defends it nicely.
Astoria scores with a punch to the head.
Hughes misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Astoria scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astoria lands a nice shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Astoria. Hughes shrugs it off though.
Astoria with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Astoria finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hughes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Astoria. That one must have hurt.
Hughes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Astoria to the ground. Hughes is now in Astoria's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astoria trying to control the position here.
Hughes 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Astoria wants to stand and escape but Hughes is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waldorf Astoria comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Astoria winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldorf Astoria!
Our winner, Waldorf Astoria, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gristle McThornbody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Pinta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McThornbody might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tame. Pinta has chosen God Is an Astronaut - All Is Violent, All Is Bright as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gristle McThornbody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Pinta!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McThornbody misses with a right hand
and Pinta counters with a two punch combo.
McThornbody lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McThornbody checks a leg kick.
McThornbody's corner calls for a 1-2. McThornbody obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McThornbody catches Pinta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McThornbody avoids the head kick by Pinta.
McThornbody swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pinta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McThornbody throws out the jab.
Gristle McThornbody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McThornbody throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McThornbody throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinta.
A left lands for Pinta.
McThornbody takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pinta swats away the attempt to clinch by McThornbody.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McThornbody moves away.
Crunch! McThornbody slams his shin into Pinta's torso.
McThornbody on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pinta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McThornbody is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinta.
McThornbody misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Pinta is predictable there
and McThornbody counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McThornbody swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pinta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pinta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McThornbody. McThornbody obviously looking to wear him down.
McThornbody clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody prevents a body shot from Pinta.
Pinta avoiding damage as McThornbody throws knees to the body.
Pinta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinta.
McThornbody throws a head punch that misses.
Pinta prevents a body shot from McThornbody.
McThornbody misses with a punch to the body.
Pinta misses with a hook from the clinch.
McThornbody tries to circle away but Pinta has him pinned against the cage.
Pinta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinta lands a body punch.
Pinta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McThornbody throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pinta.
McThornbody cracks the inside of Pinta's front leg.
McThornbody swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinta throws a hook to the side of McThornbody's head but McThornbody sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody scores with a jab to the head.
McThornbody keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinta.
McThornbody thows a body shot but no joy.
McThornbody throws a wild body kick that Pinta sees coming a mile off.
Pinta throws a low kick but McThornbody avoids it.
Pinta slips under a jab.
Pinta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinta lands a nice looking kick to the body. McThornbody takes a step back to recover.
McThornbody jabs Pinta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pinta checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by McThornbody there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by McThornbody.
McThornbody scores with the left hand. Pinta knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McThornbody scores with a nice head shot.
McThornbody scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pinta scoring well with a low kick there.
McThornbody thumps Pinta with a low kick.
McThornbody lunges at Pinta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pinta's hand.
McThornbody tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pinta digs a good body shot into McThornbody's ribs.
McThornbody misses with a kick to the body
and Pinta counters with a good low kick that McThornbody was not able to check.
Pinta dips to his left and cracks McThornbody with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Pinta will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Pinta.
Thomas Pinta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pinta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pinta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McThornbody on the side of the head.
Pinta scores with a jab.
McThornbody connects with a body shot that sends Pinta's belly button to the back.
McThornbody uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pinta has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from McThornbody.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pinta.
McThornbody works Pinta's body with a nice hook.
Pinta thumps McThornbody with a low kick.
McThornbody swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pinta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as McThornbody blocks the leg kick.
Pinta misses with a hook to the body
and McThornbody counters with a right hand to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Pinta blocks the leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pinta 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.
Pinta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pinta misses with a low kick.
McThornbody fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McThornbody tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McThornbody tries to clinch but Pinta is having none of it.
McThornbody swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McThornbody avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McThornbody looks to land a body kick but Pinta moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinta avoids the body shot from McThornbody.
McThornbody misses with a body kick.
Pinta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McThornbody misses with a lunging right hand
and Pinta counters with a good low kick that McThornbody was not able to check.
Pinta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McThornbody is looking to clinch.
McThornbody tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McThornbody ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McThornbody looks to throw the jab but Pinta is out of range.
Pinta motions for McThornbody to come forward. Pinta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McThornbody uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinta.
McThornbody checks a leg kick.
McThornbody misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McThornbody keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McThornbody throws a head kick that misses
and Pinta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McThornbody.
McThornbody takes a swing at Pinta's ribcage but misses.
McThornbody misses with a body shot.
McThornbody shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pinta eats them both and turns towards McThornbody to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pinta misses with a looping right.
Pinta pivots, looking for a leg kick but McThornbody is out of range and Pinta settles back down.
Pinta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McThornbody throws a front kick aimed at Pinta's knee but Pinta avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody throws a sloppy body shot
and Pinta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McThornbody wants to land a leg kick but Pinta is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pinta.
McThornbody thows a body shot but no joy.
Pinta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McThornbody stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pinta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McThornbody throws a poor cross that misses
and Pinta counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pinta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McThornbody checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McThornbody takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pinta tries to land a leg kick but McThornbody saw it coming and moves away.
McThornbody moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Pinta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McThornbody pushes Pinta away with a front kick.
Pinta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McThornbody connects with a solid leg kick.
McThornbody throws a sloppy head kick
and Pinta counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Pinta.
McThornbody misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Pinta.
McThornbody tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from McThornbody. Pinta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pinta walks into a left hand.
McThornbody cracks Pinta with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McThornbody buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McThornbody walks into a jab.
Pinta cracks McThornbody with an open hand slap.
A shot to the liver by McThornbody. Beautiful body shot.
That kick from Pinta tenderised McThornbody's leg. McThornbody is trying to keep his angry face on.
McThornbody moves out of range of the body kick.
Pinta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McThornbody.
Pinta connects with a leg kick. McThornbody looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McThornbody is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That kick from McThornbody tenderised Pinta's leg. Pinta is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McThornbody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinta manages to avoid it.
Gristle McThornbody has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinta.
McThornbody throws a hook but Pinta avoids it easily.
Pinta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McThornbody throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinta.
McThornbody swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinta throws a body punch but McThornbody moves out of range.
Pinta moves out of range of the leg kick from McThornbody.
McThornbody moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McThornbody changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinta lands a glancing blow to the side of McThornbody's head.
McThornbody connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody is looking to clinch.
Pinta blocks the body kick.
McThornbody tries to land a front kick but Pinta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pinta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pinta scores with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from McThornbody
and Pinta counters with a nice low kick that buckles McThornbody's knee momentarily.
Nice cross by Pinta.
Pinta lands a nice leg kick that just misses McThornbody's sensitive parts.
Pinta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McThornbody thows a leg kick but Pinta checks it
and Pinta counters with a good low kick that McThornbody was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinta scores with a decent looking hook.
McThornbody is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinta lands an uppercut out of nowhere! McThornbody falls backwards - clearly groggy! Pinta dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Pinta!
Thomas Pinta spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iiro Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jobe Nkemakolam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolonen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Johnny Cash : The Man Comes Around. 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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272 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iiro Tolonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jobe Nkemakolam!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Tolonen misses.
Nkemakolam missing with a left hand there. Tolonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tolonen shoots in for a takedown but Nkemakolam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tolonen blocks the body kick.
Tolonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tolonen lands with a straight right. Nkemakolam didn't see that one coming.
Tolonen misses with a head kick.
Tolonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nkemakolam takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Jobe Nkemakolam has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolonen misses with a wild body shot.
Nkemakolam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tolonen.
Nkemakolam throws a low kick but Tolonen avoids it.
Tolonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam throws a lazy right hand but Tolonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Tolonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tolonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nkemakolam feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tolonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tolonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nkemakolam counters with a good, hard body kick but Tolonen shrugs it off.
Tolonen shoots in for a double leg but Nkemakolam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tolonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nkemakolam thows a body kick. Tolonen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tolonen moves away from the strike by Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam looks to land a right hand but Tolonen moved out of range.
Tolonen throws a head kick but Nkemakolam moves out of range.
Tolonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nkemakolam manages to avoid it.
Nkemakolam lands a nice looking body kick.
Nkemakolam connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nkemakolam ducks right into an uppercut from Tolonen.
A jab from Nkemakolam does it's job there.
Nkemakolam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tolonen is breathing heavily.
Tolonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Nkemakolam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tolonen ducks under a wild hook from Nkemakolam.
Tolonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nkemakolam avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam throws a hook to the side of Tolonen's head but Tolonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nkemakolam connects with a single shot there.
Tolonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nkemakolam was well out of range. Poor timing from Tolonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nkemakolam. Tolonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tolonen thows a body shot but no joy.
Tolonen moves out of range of the body kick from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nkemakolam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nkemakolam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tolonen on the side of the head.
Tolonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam misses with a head kick.
Nkemakolam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tolonen is looking to wear down Nkemakolam with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tolonen misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nkemakolam lands a jab.
Nkemakolam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tolonen.
Nkemakolam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nkemakolam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tolonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tolonen holds on and takes a little breather.
Nkemakolam looking to pass the guard.
Nkemakolam scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nkemakolam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen keeping moving, preventing Nkemakolam from controlling successfully.
Tolonen keeping full guard, as Nkemakolam tries to pass.
Nkemakolam is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nkemakolam stopping the sweep attempt from Tolonen.
Jobe Nkemakolam has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nkemakolam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tolonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tolonen slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jobe Nkemakolam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jobe Nkemakolam's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tolonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tolonen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nkemakolam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tolonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tolonen takes a little break here. Nkemakolam wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tolonen taking a break here but Nkemakolam is having none of it and regains half guard.
Tolonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam is refusing to be controlled, as Tolonen sits in half guard.
Tolonen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nkemakolam to regain full guard.
Nkemakolam is trying to control the position but Tolonen postures up.
Nkemakolam is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen trying to control but Nkemakolam is working from the bottom.
Nkemakolam is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nkemakolam looking to control but Tolonen passes into half guard.
Nkemakolam trying to control but Tolonen postures up.
Tolonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam trying to control but Tolonen postures up.
Tolonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tolonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nkemakolam wants to improve his position but Tolonen is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Nkemakolam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tolonen trying to control from Nkemakolam's half guard. Nkemakolam has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tolonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nkemakolam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tolonen looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nkemakolam wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iiro Tolonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jobe Nkemakolam's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tolonen throws a hook but Nkemakolam avoids it easily.
A jab from Nkemakolam finds it's way through Tolonen's defenses.
Nkemakolam closes the distance and clinches up with Tolonen, looking for a takedown. Nkemakolam pushes Tolonen against the cage but Tolonen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tolonen throws a low kick but Nkemakolam moves out of range easily.
Nkemakolam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tolonen.
An inside leg kick from Nkemakolam misses.
Nkemakolam misses the shot to the body.
Tolonen thumps Nkemakolam with a low kick.
Jobe Nkemakolam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tolonen takes a swing at Nkemakolam's ribcage but misses.
Nkemakolam takes a swing at Tolonen's ribcage but misses.
Nkemakolam stuffs the takedown.
Nkemakolam misses the jab.
Nkemakolam scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nkemakolam lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tolonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nkemakolam throws a jab but it's blocked by Tolonen.
Nkemakolam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tolonen on the side of the head.
Nkemakolam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nkemakolam will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nkemakolam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tolonen counters with a leg kick.
Tolonen throws a right and a left that Nkemakolam avoids nicely.
Nkemakolam misses with a straight right.
That kick from Tolonen tenderised Nkemakolam's leg. Nkemakolam is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tolonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nkemakolam throws out the jab.
Nkemakolam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nkemakolam tried to score with a low kick but Tolonen checks it.
Nkemakolam takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tolonen. That's going to slow Nkemakolam down.
Nkemakolam throws a series of punches but Tolonen avoids them all with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tolonen.
Nkemakolam throws a hook to the side of Tolonen's head but Tolonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tolonen digs a good body shot into Nkemakolam's ribs.
Nkemakolam thows a body shot but no joy.
Nkemakolam misses with a right hand
and Tolonen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nkemakolam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tolonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Nkemakolam with a hook.
Nkemakolam looks to throw the jab but Tolonen is out of range.
Tolonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tolonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tolonen throws a right hand that Nkemakolam ducks under and follows up with a left that Nkemakolam also avoids with ease.
Tolonen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Tolonen.
Tolonen tries to land a front kick but Nkemakolam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from Tolonen misses
enabling Nkemakolam to counter with a crisp jab.
Nkemakolam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tolonen misses with a leg kick.
Tolonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nkemakolam.
Iiro Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Nkemakolam misses with a leg kick.
Tolonen moves out of range as Nkemakolam strikes.
Nkemakolam scores with a head kick.
Tolonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nkemakolam.
Tolonen misses with a looping right.
Tolonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nkemakolam scores with a push kick.
Tolonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tolonen swings for the body but Nkemakolam moves out of range.
Tolonen tries to score with a low kick but Nkemakolam moves his leg out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Tolonen.
Nkemakolam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nkemakolam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tolonen's head backwards.
Nkemakolam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nkemakolam throws a leg kick but Tolonen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nkemakolam slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tolonen thuds a left hand into Nkemakolam's body.
Nkemakolam misses with a body kick.
Tolonen dips to his left and cracks Nkemakolam with an uppercut!
Tolonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Iiro Tolonen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jobe Nkemakolam'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.
A clash of legs there as Tolonen blocks the low kick.
Nkemakolam gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tolonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tolonen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tolonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tolonen missing with a left hand there. Nkemakolam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tolonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nkemakolam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolonen moves away.
Nkemakolam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tolonen.
Tolonen lands with a shot to the body.
Tolonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nkemakolam lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nkemakolam thuds a left hand into Tolonen's body.
Tolonen throws a chopping leg kick but Nkemakolam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nkemakolam feints and then cracks Tolonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tolonen down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tolonen tries to work over Nkemakolam's front leg with a kick but Nkemakolam checks it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nkemakolam takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tolonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nkemakolam under the eye.
Nkemakolam checks a leg kick.
Tolonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tolonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nkemakolam fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tolonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tolonen slips a jab from Nkemakolam.
Tolonen tries to land a leg kick but Nkemakolam saw it coming and moves away.
Nkemakolam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tolonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nkemakolam finds it's way round the side to connect with Tolonen's head.
Tolonen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Tolonen misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Nkemakolam misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam misses with a wild body shot.
Nkemakolam checks a low kick from Tolonen.
Nkemakolam checks a leg kick.
Tolonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tolonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tolonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nkemakolam jabs at Tolonen's body.
Nkemakolam throws the left hand but Tolonen avoids the punch easily.
Horrible takedown by Tolonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Nkemakolam which made him look bad.
Nkemakolam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nkemakolam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tolonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nkemakolam can pounce on him.
Tolonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam misses the shot to the body.
Nkemakolam checks the leg kick.
Tolonen connects with a high kick.
Tolonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nkemakolam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tolonen on the side of the head.
Nkemakolam walks into a straight right hand from Tolonen.
Tolonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nkemakolam explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nkemakolam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tolonen.
Nkemakolam tries to clinch there but Tolonen circles away.
Nkemakolam drops his hands momentarily and Tolonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick misses from Tolonen.
Nkemakolam wants to land a leg kick but Tolonen is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Nkemakolam. That snapped Tolonen's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nkemakolam.
Tolonen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tolonen connects with a body shot that sends Nkemakolam's belly button to the back.
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!
Nkemakolam has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tolonen.
Nkemakolam throws a sloppy body shot
and Tolonen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tolonen works over Nkemakolam's head and body with a nice combination.
Nkemakolam misses with a combination
and Tolonen counters with an inside leg kick.
Tolonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nkemakolam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tolonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nkemakolam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nkemakolam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nkemakolam feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tolonen's calf.
Nkemakolam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Iiro Tolonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jobe Nkemakolam's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nkemakolam throws a low kick, looking for Tolonen's leg but Tolonen calmly moves out of range.
Nkemakolam lands a body shot.
Tolonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tolonen.
Nkemakolam misses with a hook.
Tolonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nkemakolam manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Tolonen. Those never looked like landing.
Tolonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tolonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tolonen slips under a jab from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam throws a hook to the side of Tolonen's head but Tolonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nkemakolam takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Tolonen misses.
Nkemakolam avoids the head kick by Tolonen.
Nkemakolam takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Nkemakolam misses.
Nkemakolam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nkemakolam throws an overhand right that lands on Tolonen's shoulder, as Tolonen tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Tolonen misses.
Nkemakolam misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tolonen.
Nkemakolam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nkemakolam is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nkemakolam moves out of range of the leg kick from Tolonen.
Tolonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nkemakolam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tolonen connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolonen lands a leg kick that knocks Nkemakolam off balance momentarily.
Nkemakolam walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tolonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jobe Nkemakolam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iiro Tolonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nkemakolam keeps Tolonen at a distance using the push kick.
Nkemakolam chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tolonen can pounce on him.
Tolonen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tolonen throws a shot to the body.
Tolonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nkemakolam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut lands for Nkemakolam. That snapped Tolonen's head back.
Tolonen moves out of range as Nkemakolam strikes.
Tolonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nkemakolam misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tolonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Nkemakolam is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Nkemakolam misses.
Nkemakolam scores with the left hand. Tolonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Tolonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam swings for the body but Tolonen moves out of range.
Nkemakolam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tolonen misses with a low kick as Nkemakolam jumps back.
Nkemakolam misses with a lunging right hand
and Tolonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nkemakolam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tolonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tolonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nkemakolam under the eye.
Nkemakolam loads up on a big right hand but Tolonen slips the punch.
Tolonen throws out a leg kick but Nkemakolam moves out of range and Tolonen only half commits.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tolonen checks a leg kick.
Tolonen misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tolonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nkemakolam scrambles back to his feet.
Nkemakolam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nkemakolam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tolonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tolonen scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from Tolonen.
Nkemakolam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nkemakolam throws a body punch but Tolonen moves out of range.
Nkemakolam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolonen moves away.
Tolonen avoids the head kick by Nkemakolam.
Tolonen feints and then cracks Nkemakolam's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nkemakolam down.
Tolonen slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nkemakolam takes a swing at Tolonen's ribcage but misses.
Nkemakolam moves forwards but Tolonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tolonen pushes Nkemakolam away with a front kick.
Nkemakolam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iiro Tolonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tolonen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iiro Tolonen!
Iiro Tolonen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emeka Shakur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Chigurh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shakur comes to the cage accompanied by Tatanka - Africa. Chigurh has chosen Kvelertak-Mjod as his entrance music. Emeka Shakur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emeka Shakur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Chigurh!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chigurh connects with a body shot that sends Shakur's belly button to the back.
Chigurh throws a big shot that misses.
Shakur sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chigurh scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Emeka Shakur has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chigurh throws a head kick that misses.
Anton Chigurh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chigurh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chigurh checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Chigurh.
Shakur moves out of range of the body kick from Chigurh.
Danga de danga de dang - Chigurh scores with a four punch combination!
Chigurh closes the distance and clinches.
Chigurh is stalling here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chigurh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shakur's brow.
Chigurh misses with a knee strike.
Chigurh is looking to control Shakur's arms but Shakur gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chigurh has his back to the cage.
Chigurh landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chigurh landing knees to the body.
Shakur is breathing heavily.
Shakur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chigurh tries a knee to the head but Shakur blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Shakur fails to land.
Shakur swings wildly with an uppercut but Chigurh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakur throws a punch but it's blocked by Chigurh.
Chigurh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emeka Shakur's cut is getting worse.
Chigurh is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shakur lands with a right to the head.
Shakur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chigurh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shakur blocking some punches.
Shakur working aggressively here.
Chigurh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chigurh stalling.
Shakur throws a head punch that misses.
Chigurh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shakur's defenses.
Still in the clinch, Chigurh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emeka Shakur's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chigurh throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shakur.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shakur.
Chigurh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chigurh tries to land knees in the clinch but Shakur avoids the damage to the body.
Chigurh misses with a knee strike.
Chigurh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shakur has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shakur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shakur lands a nice shot to the body.
Shakur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shakur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakur struggles to land a body shot inside as Chigurh controls his hands.
Chigurh lands an elbow that stopped Shakur in his tracks for a moment.
Shakur throws a head punch that misses.
Chigurh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shakur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chigurh's elbow.
Chigurh tries a knee to the head but Shakur blocks it.
Shakur tries a body shot but Chigurh blocks it.
Shakur scores with a shot to the side of Chigurh's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakur has a couple of punches blocked by Chigurh.
Shakur avoids the elbow strike from Chigurh, against the cage.
Shakur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chigurh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shakur lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shakur avoids a wild elbow strike from Chigurh.
A head punch on the inside from Shakur fails to land.
Shakur throws a head punch that misses.
Chigurh tries to land knees in the clinch but Shakur avoids the damage to the body.
Shakur misses with a body punch.
Shakur misses with a punch to the body.
Shakur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chigurh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chigurh tries a knee to the head but Shakur blocks it.
Chigurh blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chigurh.
Shakur takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jeez, Emeka Shakur's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Chigurh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chigurh unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chigurh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chigurh trying to land knees to the body.
Chigurh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shakur takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Emeka Shakur's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anton Chigurh!
A less than humble Anton Chigurh misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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