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CEC 226 : Exquisite PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Treehorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Worthington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Worthington has chosen Hand Covers Bruise- Trent Reznor as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jack Worthington was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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222 lbs
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218 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jackie Treehorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Worthington!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Treehorn stuffs the takedown attempt from Worthington. Worthington gets slowly back to his feet.
Worthington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Treehorn avoids it really well and circles away.
Worthington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Treehorn circles away.
Jackie Treehorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Worthington.
Treehorn lands a glancing blow to the side of Worthington's head.
Treehorn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Worthington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Treehorn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Worthington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Treehorn leaves Worthington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Worthington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Treehorn circles away quickly and effectively.
Treehorn misses with an uppercut. Worthington saw that one coming.
Worthington misses with a hook.
Treehorn misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Treehorn counters with a two punch combo.
Worthington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Treehorn looks to land a left hand but Worthington moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Worthington.
Jackie Treehorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Treehorn swinging wildly here.
Worthington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Treehorn.
Treehorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Worthington fails with the takedown.
Worthington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Treehorn misses.
Treehorn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Worthington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Treehorn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Treehorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Treehorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Worthington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Treehorn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Worthington throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Treehorn was covering up waiting for the punch and Worthington finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Worthington wants to control from the top but Treehorn keeps moving.
Worthington tries to free his leg and advance position but Treehorn is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthington is fighting to break Treehorn's control of his arms but Treehorn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Worthington tries to free his leg and advance position but Treehorn is retaining full guard.
Worthington controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Treehorn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worthington with a jab.
Treehorn has Worthington up against the cage in a clinch.
Treehorn tries to work over Worthington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Worthington tries for a takedown but Treehorn manages to get underhooks.
Treehorn tries to throw a body punch but Worthington avoids it by throwing Treehorn back against the cage.
Worthington goes for a takedown attempt but Treehorn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Treehorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Worthington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worthington drives through with a takedown into Treehorn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Worthington controls from within his opponent's guard.
Worthington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Treehorn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jackie Treehorn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Worthington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Worthington darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Worthington fails with a takedown attempt.
Worthington on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Treehorn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Worthington shoots for a takedown but Treehorn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Worthington.
Jackie Treehorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Worthington.
Worthington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Treehorn.
Treehorn lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Treehorn lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Treehorn throws a right hand that Worthington ducks under and follows up with a left that Worthington also avoids with ease.
Worthington has a takedown stuffed.
Jackie Treehorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worthington shoots in and drives through. Treehorn sprawls well.
Worthington is breathing heavily.
Treehorn closes the distance and clinches.
Treehorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Worthington's elbow.
Treehorn lands an uppercut.
Worthington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Treehorn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Treehorn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Treehorn.
Worthington is rocked!
Worthington prevents a body shot from Treehorn.
Worthington is still on wobbly legs! Can Treehorn finish him?
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Treehorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Worthington controls his hands.
Worthington seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Treehorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Worthington blocking some punches.
Treehorn tries a body shot but Worthington blocks it.
Treehorn digs a right hand underneath Worthington's ribcage. Worthington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Worthington blocks an uppercut.
Worthington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Treehorn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Worthington doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Treehorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Worthington.
Worthington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Worthington has a takedown stuffed.
Treehorn thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Treehorn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Worthington forces his way into half guard.
Worthington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Treehorn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Treehorn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Worthington is taking a breather. Treehorn 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worthington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Worthington looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Worthington wants to control but Treehorn is keeping him busy.
Worthington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Treehorn wants to improve his position but Worthington is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worthington seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackie Treehorn dominated that second round.
That's time! Treehorn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Worthington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Treehorn as he jumps to the side.
Treehorn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Worthington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Treehorn but Treehorn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Treehorn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Treehorn lands a leg kick that knocks Worthington off balance momentarily.
Worthington blocks a leg kick.
Jackie Treehorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Treehorn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Treehorn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Worthington with a nice cross.
Worthington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Worthington keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Treehorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Worthington misses with a takedown
and Treehorn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackie Treehorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Worthington.
Treehorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Worthington.
The crowd cheers as Treehorn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Worthington doesn't seem phased though.
Worthington dodges the punch combination from Treehorn.
Worthington fails with a takedown attempt.
Treehorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Worthington manages to avoid it.
Treehorn misses with an uppercut. Worthington saw that one coming.
Worthington looks for a takedown but Treehorn sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worthington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Treehorn pinned against the cage. Treehorn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Worthington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackie Treehorn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Worthington shoots in for a double leg but Treehorn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Treehorn scores with a jab.
Treehorn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Treehorn throws a series of punches but Worthington moves out of range.
Treehorn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Treehorn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Treehorn.
Worthington misses with a hook
letting Treehorn counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Worthington.
Worthington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Treehorn lands a jab to Worthington's midsection.
Jack Worthington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice jab there from Treehorn.
Treehorn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Worthington dives in and grabs Treehorn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Treehorn pushes down on Worthington's head and hops out.
A jab lands there for Treehorn.
Treehorn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Treehorn is looking to clinch but Worthington is avoiding it.
Treehorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worthington moves away.
Treehorn scores with a decent looking hook.
Worthington tries for a takedown but Treehorn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Treehorn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Treehorn scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Treehorn throws a body punch but Worthington moves out of range.
Treehorn misses the shot to the body.
Worthington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Treehorn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Worthington somewhat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Treehorn lands a nice shot that snaps Worthington's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackie Treehorn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Treehorn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackie Treehorn!
After winning the bout, Jackie Treehorn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corporate Slave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Tretiak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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217 lbs
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216 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Corporate Slave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Tretiak!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slave lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Slave scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slave misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tretiak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slave keeping control of the position.
Slave is trying to maintain the position but Tretiak is very close to passing his half guard.
Tretiak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slave's head.
Tretiak trying to control from half guard but Slave is working away.
Tretiak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slave tries to get to full guard but Tretiak has control of the leg.
Tretiak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slave keeps working.
Slave is looking for a sweep. Tretiak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slave controlling the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slave throws a body punch but Tretiak moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slave fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tretiak, pushing him back against the cage.
Slave goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tretiak prevents a body shot from Slave.
Slave misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slave digs a right hand underneath Tretiak's ribcage. Tretiak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slave is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tretiak is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slave pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tretiak blocks a body shot from Slave.
Slave will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tretiak up against the cage.
Tretiak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Slave slows down the pace here.
Tretiak gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slave has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tretiak is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tretiak prevents Slave from improving his position.
Slave is positioning himself well to prevent Tretiak advancing to mount.
Slave is looking for a sweep. Tretiak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tretiak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Slave doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tretiak.
Slave tries to get to full guard but Tretiak has control of the leg.
Slave manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slave is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tretiak is fighting to break Slave's control of his arms but Slave is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tretiak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slave is keeping the position for now.
Tretiak trying to control the position from guard on top but Slave is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tretiak advances to half guard.
Tretiak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slave does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tretiak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slave defending well though.
Tretiak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slave defends it well.
Tretiak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slave's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tretiak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slave has managed to free his arm - good work.
Slave is looking for a sweep. Tretiak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tretiak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Slave is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slave keeping hold of Tretiak's head, controlling as best he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slave is trying to maintain the position but Tretiak is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corporate Slave dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slave waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tretiak.
Slave clinches up against the cage.
Tretiak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slave is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tretiak tries for a takedown but Slave manages to get underhooks.
Tretiak has hold of one of Slave's legs. Slave is fighting the takedown attempt but Tretiak gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Slave trying to control the position.
Tretiak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slave is trying to keep Tretiak in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Corporate Slave.
Slave throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slave uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tretiak fails with the takedown.
Corporate Slave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Tretiak.
Tretiak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slave.
Tretiak changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Slave looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Slave struggling a bit here.
Tretiak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Slave is looking for a sweep.
Slave is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tretiak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slave is trying to improve his position.
Slave regains half guard.
Slave is pressing down on Tretiak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slave pulls Tretiak in close to his closed guard and prevents Tretiak from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tretiak looking to pass the guard.
Tretiak drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slave looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slave looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slave!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tretiak can't do much from the bottom here.
Tretiak manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Slave wants to take a breather but Tretiak is having none of it.
Slave performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vladimir Tretiak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tretiak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slave pulls his head out easily.
Tretiak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tretiak trying to keep a closed guard but Slave is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slave wants to control from the top but Tretiak keeps moving.
Slave looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tretiak working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Slave has passed into half guard!
Slave seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tretiak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slave wants to pass to mount but Tretiak is defending the position.
Tretiak wants to improve his position but Slave is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Corporate Slave will probably get the nod.
That's time! Slave's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Slave tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tretiak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slave wants to clinch.
Tretiak clinches.
Tretiak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tretiak lands a shot to the body.
Slave pushes Tretiak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slave digs a right hand into Tretiak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tretiak's gas tank.
Slave goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slave lands a hook that snaps the head of Tretiak backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slave.
Slave tries a body shot but Tretiak blocks it.
Slave leaning against his opponent.
Slave tries a body shot but Tretiak blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tretiak wants a takedown but no success here.
Slave works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slave.
Slave lands a nice uppercut.
Slave works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tretiak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slave tries a body shot but Tretiak blocks it.
Tretiak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slave gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Slave.
Slave lands with a left to the head.
Slave tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tretiak's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Slave.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slave.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slave stalling in the clinch but Tretiak improves position.
A short body shot lands from Slave as the two fighters clinch.
Slave tries to work over Tretiak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slave swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corporate Slave has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slave works on Tretiak's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slave is struggling to control the position.
Slave tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Slave.
Slave misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slave misses with a body punch.
Slave lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tretiak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slave is defending well.
Corporate Slave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Tretiak.
Tretiak pulls guard.
Tretiak is looking for a triangle here but Slave uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tretiak being controlled for a moment.
Slave has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tretiak!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slave sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tretiak is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tretiak is controlling an arm, preventing Slave from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Slave stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Slave tries to clinch up but Tretiak circles away and keeps his distance.
Slave moves into the clinch.
Slave manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Slave.
Tretiak has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slave after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slave tries to stall but Tretiak uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Slave lands with a right to the head.
Slave is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Slave tries a body shot but Tretiak blocks it.
Slave prevents a takedown attempt there.
Slave goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tretiak tries to pull guard but Slave won't allow it.
Corporate Slave is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slave working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slave lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vladimir Tretiak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tretiak jumps guard but Slave turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tretiak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slave avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slave stalling in the clinch.
Slave lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corporate Slave showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slave, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corporate Slave!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flo Wer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatau Bloodgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wer comes to the cage accompanied by My Sweet Lord by George Harrison. Bloodgood has chosen Dark Tranquility - Terminus (Where Death Is Most Alive) as his entrance music. Tatau Bloodgood has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Flo Wer's chin.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Flo Wer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tatau Bloodgood!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodgood thumps Wer with a low kick.
Bloodgood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bloodgood checks a leg kick.
Bloodgood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wer.
Bloodgood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wer.
Bloodgood misses with a two punch combination.
Wer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wer connects with a body shot.
Bloodgood connects with a single shot there.
Wer clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bloodgood backwards.
A body shot lands from Wer.
A head punch on the inside from Bloodgood fails to land.
Bloodgood blocks a body shot from Wer.
Bloodgood keeps control of Wer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bloodgood prevents Wer from breaking the clinch.
Wer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wer lands a right hand.
Bloodgood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bloodgood thows a body shot but no joy.
Wer takes a swing at Bloodgood's ribcage but misses.
Bloodgood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wer was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloodgood.
Bloodgood misses with a body shot.
Wer moves out of range as Bloodgood strikes.
Bloodgood avoids the body shot from Wer.
Bloodgood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wer moves out of range as Bloodgood strikes.
Bloodgood misses the shot to the body.
Wer walks into a left hand.
Wer slips a jab from Bloodgood.
Wer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bloodgood's sensitive parts.
Wer needs to keep his hands up - Bloodgood had a free shot at his head there.
Wer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Bloodgood.
Wer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloodgood was well out of range. Poor timing from Wer.
Bloodgood misses with a low kick.
Wer has Bloodgood up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Wer.
Wer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wer misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wer.
Bloodgood misses with a punch on the inside.
Wer manages to break the clinch.
Wer tries to score with a low kick but Bloodgood moves his leg out of the way.
Wer looks to land a left hand but Bloodgood moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bloodgood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wer's calf.
Some bone on bone action there as Bloodgood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bloodgood throws a leg kick but Wer checks it.
Bloodgood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wer has closed the distance and engaged Bloodgood in a clinch.
Bloodgood blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wer.
Wer is trying to break the clinch but Bloodgood is controlling him.
Wer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bloodgood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wer lands a shot to the body.
Bloodgood stalling in the clinch but Wer improves position.
Bloodgood stalls.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodgood scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bloodgood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Wer.
Wer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wer misses with a body punch.
Wer working hard to break the clinch.
Wer breaks the clinch.
Wer moves away from the strike by Bloodgood.
Wer throws a leg kick which misses Bloodgood's front leg but catches the back leg as Bloodgood tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bloodgood tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bloodgood has time to react.
Bloodgood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wer.
Bloodgood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flo Wer 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.
Bloodgood misses with an uppercut. Wer saw that one coming.
Bloodgood jabs Wer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body kick from Wer.
Wer throws a series of punches but Bloodgood avoids them all with ease.
Wer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bloodgood.
Wer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bloodgood.
Bloodgood lands with a straight right. Wer didn't see that one coming.
Bloodgood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wer has Bloodgood up against the cage in a clinch.
Bloodgood throws a punch but it's blocked by Wer.
Bloodgood tries to circle away but Wer has him pinned against the cage.
Wer throws a punch but it's blocked by Bloodgood.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloodgood blocks a body shot from Wer.
Wer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bloodgood backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bloodgood's elbow.
Wer working aggressively here.
Bloodgood breaks the clinch.
Wer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wer wants to slow Bloodgood down by chopping away at his legs.
Wer defending well as Bloodgood loads up on a big left hand.
Wer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bloodgood avoids the head kick by Wer.
Bloodgood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wer misses with the combination.
Wer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bloodgood throws a big shot that misses.
Bloodgood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wer.
Wer looks to land a body kick but Bloodgood moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bloodgood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wer misses with a double jab.
Bloodgood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tatau Bloodgood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloodgood thuds his right hand into Wer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bloodgood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wer is out of range and Bloodgood settles back down.
Bloodgood swinging wildly here.
Bloodgood misses with the combination.
Bloodgood tries to score with a low kick but Wer moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Wer misses.
Wer connects with the punch.
Bloodgood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wer 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.
Bloodgood blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bloodgood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloodgood lands a nice looking body shot.
Bloodgood slips a jab from Wer.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wer.
Wer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bloodgood scoring well with a low kick there.
Bloodgood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bloodgood throws out the jab.
Bloodgood cracks Wer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wer tries to close the distance and clinch but Bloodgood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wer misses with an uppercut
and Bloodgood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wer takes a swing at Bloodgood's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Wer tenderised Bloodgood's leg. Bloodgood is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bloodgood misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloodgood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wer.
Wer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wer throws a chopping leg kick but Bloodgood manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wer tries to move into range but Bloodgood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bloodgood throws an overhand right that lands on Wer's shoulder, as Wer tries to avoid the shot.
Wer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wer showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bloodgood is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bloodgood is trying to stand back up but Wer is controlling him
Wer working the head and body with strikes.
Wer moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tatau Bloodgood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Wer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bloodgood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bloodgood looks to score with a jab to the body but Wer is just out of range.
Bloodgood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloodgood was well out of range. Poor timing from Wer.
Wer throws a head kick but Bloodgood moves out of range.
Bloodgood misses with an uppercut.
Bloodgood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wer.
Bloodgood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bloodgood checks it well.
Bloodgood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Bloodgood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bloodgood with a nice cross.
Wer throws a hook but Bloodgood blocks it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bloodgood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bloodgood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wer misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Wer misses the target.
Wer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bloodgood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bloodgood misses with a wild combination.
Wer misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Wer blocks the leg kick.
Bloodgood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bloodgood throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wer drops Bloodgood with a nice combination! Wer dives into Bloodgood's guard, looking to finish!
Bloodgood is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wer is looking to work some ground and pound but Bloodgood has wrist control.
Bloodgood is still in real trouble! Can Wer finish him?
Wer works over Bloodgood with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgood trying to keep a closed guard but Wer is proving a slippery customer.
Wer is looking to work some ground and pound but Bloodgood has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wer postures up in Bloodgood's guard and throws a big left but Bloodgood blocks it.
Wer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bloodgood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bloodgood gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bloodgood's head.
Wer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bloodgood's head.
Wer controlling the action here.
Wer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bloodgood seems to have recovered his senses.
Wer is looking to advance position but Bloodgood won't allow it.
Wer is looking to pass Bloodgood's guard but actually Bloodgood recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wer chips away with some ground and pound.
Wer scoring with some ground and pound.
Wer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloodgood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloodgood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bloodgood keeping moving, preventing Wer from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Flo Wer wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bloodgood misses the shot to the body.
Wer scores with a body shot.
Wer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Wer.
Wer looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloodgood is just out of range.
Bloodgood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wer misses with a straight left.
Wer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wer defending well as Bloodgood loads up on a big left hand.
Bloodgood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flo Wer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wer 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flo Wer!
Flo Wer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Snorodecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Paniikki's choice of entrance music: N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
13 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Snorodecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paniikki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snorodecki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paniikki somewhat.
Snorodecki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snorodecki wants to clinch
and Paniikki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Snorodecki won't be happy with that.
Snorodecki pushes Paniikki away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Paniikki gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Paniikki is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Snorodecki is trying to escape and Paniikki transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Snorodecki is forced to tap! Nice work there by Paniikki! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pelle Paniikki!
Pelle Paniikki made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sluggo Brott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brott comes into the arena with So What blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sluggo Brott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brott cracks Maynard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Peter Maynard has been cut.
Maynard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maynard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brott cracks Maynard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maynard 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!
Maynard fails to land with a series of punches.
Maynard thows a leg kick but Brott checks it
and Brott counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maynard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brott is able to avoid easily.
Brott tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maynard swings for the body but Brott moves out of range.
Maynard tries to land a leg kick but Brott saw it coming and moves away.
Peter Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard throws a head kick that misses.
Brott bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maynard's head backwards.
Brott jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Maynard misses
and Brott counters with a left to the body.
Maynard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maynard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maynard tries to land a leg kick but Brott saw it coming and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maynard. Brott shrugs it off though.
Brott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peter Maynard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maynard throws a leg kick but Brott moved away.
Maynard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brott feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Maynard can't keep his opponent in guard - Brott advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brott wants to control but Maynard is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brott wants to pass the guard but Maynard is defending well.
Maynard is looking to escape.
Brott is pressing down on Maynard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maynard is holding on for now.
Brott is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maynard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brott.
Maynard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brott is pressing down on Maynard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maynard is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is refusing to be controlled, as Brott sits in half guard.
Brott is looking for a kimura here.
Brott slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brott is trying to control the action in half guard but Maynard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sluggo Brott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Maynard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maynard. Brott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brott lands the left hand.
Maynard throws a head kick that misses.
Maynard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brott throws the left hand but Maynard avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Maynard.
Maynard doesn't manage to clinch there - Brott circles away.
Maynard throws a front kick aimed at Brott's knee but Brott avoids it well.
Brott checks a leg kick.
A jab from Brott misses.
Brott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maynard.
Sluggo Brott is winning the standup battle so far.
Brott tries for a takedown but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maynard ducks under a wild hook from Brott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maynard.
Maynard throws a lazy head kick
and Maynard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Peter Maynard's cut even more.
Maynard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maynard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brott was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard.
Brott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maynard defends it nicely.
Brott blocks a head kick by Maynard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard misses with a head kick.
Brott with a hook.
Brott moves out of range as Maynard throws a body kick.
Brott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maynard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brott rather than just go for the knockout.
Maynard throws a leg kick but Brott sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maynard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sluggo Brott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brott gets a takedown into half guard.
Brott prevents Maynard from standing back up.
Maynard won't allow Brott to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brott is working for a kimura but Maynard is defending it quite comfortably.
Brott is keen to just control but Maynard is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Brott seems content to control.
Brott has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brott trying to control from half guard but Maynard is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sluggo Brott wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Maynard.
Maynard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maynard lands with a nice body kick.
Maynard throws a leg kick
and Brott decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maynard's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maynard is looking to stand up but Brott isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brott is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sluggo Brott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Maynard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Brott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brott loads up on a big right hand but Maynard slips the punch.
Maynard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brott's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brott duly obliges.
The cut above Peter Maynard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Maynard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brott has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard looks to land a body kick but Brott moved away.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maynard throws a head kick that half lands.
Maynard has managed to clinch.
Brott has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maynard after a bit of a struggle.
Maynard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maynard controlling the action here for a moment.
Maynard tries to land a knee to the head but Brott blocks with his arms.
Maynard pushes off an throws an elbow but Brott leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brott as Maynard tries to tie him up.
Brott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maynard just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sluggo Brott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brott drags the fight down to the ground.
Brott pulls Maynard in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brott is looking for a triangle but Maynard pushes his legs off easily.
Brott lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maynard!
Brott moves to the back position.
Brott trying to control momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brott is landing with strikes from the back.
Brott has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Maynard has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Brott struggling to land strikes to the head as Maynard covers up.
Brott tries to keep control of the position but Maynard is staying busy.
Maynard is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Brott off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Brott punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard tries to escape but Brott has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Maynard is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Brott thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brott missing with strikes from the back.
Maynard won't enjoy being in this position. Brott looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Maynard is tapping - it's over boys! Brott picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sluggo Brott!
Sluggo Brott 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Sugarol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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153 lbs
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153 lbs
15 - 4 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Sugarol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ken Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sugarol lands a jab.
Hansen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hansen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sugarol clobbers Hansen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hansen moves away from the strike by Sugarol.
Hansen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sugarol.
Sugarol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sugarol as he jumps to the side.
Sugarol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hansen lands a head kick. Sugarol smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sugarol misses with a hook. Hansen ducked under it nicely.
Hansen rushes Sugarol and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansen trying to stall but Sugarol improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hansen.
Sugarol has a couple of punches blocked by Hansen.
Hansen is trying to pull guard but Sugarol has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sugarol.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugarol blocks a body shot from Hansen.
Hansen trying to land knees to the body.
Hansen tries a knee to the head but Sugarol blocks it.
Hansen blocks an uppercut.
Sugarol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hansen tries to land a knee to the head but Sugarol blocks with his arms.
Hansen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sugarol has a couple of punches blocked by Hansen.
Sugarol misses with some punches.
Sugarol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sugarol lands with a light punch inside.
Hansen wants to stall.
Hansen prevents Sugarol from breaking the clinch.
Hansen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sammy Sugarol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Hansen.
Hansen prevents a body shot from Sugarol.
A right hand to the body from Sugarol.
Sugarol breaks from the clinch.
Sugarol lands an overhand right.
Hansen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sugarol punishes Hansen's body with a nice straight punch.
Hansen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sugarol swivels and escapes.
Hansen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sugarol's calf.
Sugarol scores with a shot to the body.
Sugarol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sugarol.
Sugarol circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hansen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sugarol thuds his right hand into Hansen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sugarol fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hansen on the side of the head.
Sugarol misses with a two punch combination.
Sugarol buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hansen moves away from the strike by Sugarol.
Sugarol misses with the combination.
Sugarol lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen slips under a jab from Sugarol.
Sugarol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hansen lands a leg kick that knocks Sugarol off balance momentarily.
Sugarol misses with a hook. Hansen ducked under it nicely.
Hansen shoots in looking for a takedown. Sugarol tries to sprawl out of it but Hansen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sugarol manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sugarol throws a right hand that misses
and Hansen counters with a nice uppercut.
Sugarol looks to throw the jab but Hansen is out of range.
Sammy Sugarol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sugarol.
Sugarol misses the shot to the body.
Sugarol moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hansen is rocked!
It looks like Ken Hansen has been cut.
Hansen shoots for a double leg takedown but Sugarol sprawls well. He's pushed Hansen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hansen is still on wobbly legs! Can Sugarol finish him?
Hansen misses with a shot to the body
and Sugarol counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Hansen badly! Sugarol follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Hansen out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Sugarol finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sammy Sugarol!
Sammy Sugarol really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergi Lutsenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergi Lutsenko will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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193 lbs
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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
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Ass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergi Lutsenko!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ass throws a low kick but Lutsenko avoids it.
Ass misses with a double jab
enabling Lutsenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Ass fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lutsenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ass takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lutsenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ass.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ass. That's going to slow Lutsenko down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutsenko. Ass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lutsenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ass fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lutsenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Lutsenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ass throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lutsenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ass is in Lutsenko's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lutsenko keeping moving, preventing Ass from controlling successfully.
Lutsenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ass gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ass throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lutsenko wants to get back to his feet but Ass is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ass preventing the sweep.
Ass avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lutsenko is looking to sinch up a triangle. Ass throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lutsenko's body to avoid the submission. Lutsenko has instead reached around Ass's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lutsenko arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sergi Lutsenko!
A very excited looking Sergi Lutsenko 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viiksi Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Juntunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolonen comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Rock - American Bad Ass. Juntunen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lumessakahlaajat. Tomi Juntunen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viiksi Tolonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomi Juntunen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntunen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juntunen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tolonen. That did some damage!
Tolonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Juntunen avoids the body shot from Tolonen.
Juntunen blocks a leg kick.
Tolonen swinging wildly here.
Tolonen throws the kick towards the body but Juntunen avoids it.
Juntunen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Juntunen lands with an overhand left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Juntunen 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 Tolonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tolonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Juntunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juntunen keeps Tolonen at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tolonen is looking to chop away at Juntunen's legs.
Tolonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Juntunen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Juntunen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tolonen in his tracks.
Tolonen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Juntunen tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntunen lands a body shot.
Tolonen tries to score with a low kick but Juntunen moves his leg out of the way.
Tolonen tries to clinch but Juntunen is having none of it.
Tolonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tomi Juntunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolonen moves out of range as Juntunen strikes.
A combination from Juntunen does no damage.
Juntunen lands a jab to Tolonen's midsection.
Juntunen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Juntunen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Juntunen lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntunen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Juntunen pushes Tolonen away with a front kick.
Tolonen is breathing heavily.
Juntunen scores with a hook.
Juntunen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juntunen lands a slapping body shot.
Juntunen throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Juntunen.
Tolonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Juntunen lands with a nice combination. Tolonen backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Viiksi Tolonen has been cut.
Tolonen is looking to clinch but Juntunen is avoiding it.
Juntunen throws a leg kick which misses Tolonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Tolonen tries to avoid it.
Juntunen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tolonen sprawling to the canvas! Tolonen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Juntunen finish him?!
Tolonen is rocked!
Tolonen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oh Tolonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tolonen looks up at the clock. Bad move! Juntunen lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tolonen. Juntunen pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomi Juntunen!
After winning the bout, Tomi Juntunen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Janssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janssen comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Madman - Meisje zo lelijk als de nacht . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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181 lbs
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172 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Janssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lemieux is looking to clinch.
Lemieux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lemieux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lemieux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Lemieux.
Lemieux closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Janssen tried to score with a low kick but Lemieux checks it.
Janssen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lemieux misses with a hook. Janssen ducked under it nicely.
Lemieux doesn't manage to clinch there - Janssen circles away.
Janssen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Janssen digs a good hook to Lemieux's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Janssen has a takedown stuffed.
Lemieux thuds a left hand into Janssen's body.
Janssen lands with a hook. Lemieux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Janssen throws a right hand that Lemieux ducks under and follows up with a left that Lemieux also avoids with ease.
Lemieux rushes Janssen and presses him up against the cage.
Janssen is looking to control Lemieux's arms but Lemieux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Janssen has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Janssen blocks it.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Janssen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lemieux avoids it.
Lemieux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Janssens head.
Lemieux tries to work over Janssen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Lemieux.
Janssen has Lemieux pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Janssen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lemieux tumbling to the mat - Janssen dives into Lemieux's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lemieux wants to sweep here but Janssen controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lemieux holds on and takes a little breather.
Lemieux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janssen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Janssen throws a big right hand that misses.
Janssen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Janssen is working Lemieux over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janssen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lemieux is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Janssen, into his guard.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Janssen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Janssen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. David Lemieux wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice defenses there by Janssen.
A swing and a miss from Janssen.
Lemieux scores with a decent looking hook.
Jan Janssen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Janssen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Janssen.
Janssen scores with a takedown into Lemieux's guard.
Janssen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Janssen stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.
Janssen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lemieux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Janssen trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Janssen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lemieux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janssen controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lemieux pulls Janssen in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jan Janssen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lemieux avoids the body shot from Janssen.
Janssen tries to bum rush Lemieux with a series of wild strikes but Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lemieux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Janssen lands with a cross.
Lemieux moves away from the strike by Janssen.
Janssen slips a jab from Lemieux.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lemieux dips to his left and cracks Janssen with an uppercut!
Janssen looks to clinch
and Lemieux counters with a straight right hand.
Janssen wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemieux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jan Janssen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Janssen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemieux.
Janssen moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lemieux tries to work over Janssen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Janssen lands with a left to the head.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
Janssen blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
Janssen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lemieux can't find room to land a body shot as Janssen controls the action.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Janssen gets through Lemieux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Janssen is looking to control Lemieux's arms but Lemieux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Janssen has his back to the cage.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Janssen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux lands an uppercut.
Lemieux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Janssen throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Janssen.
Lemieux lands a nice shot to the body.
Janssen misses with a knee strike.
Lemieux lands a hook that snaps the head of Janssen backwards.
Janssen is trying to force a seperation but Lemieux has the dominant position.
Lemieux is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Janssen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemieux misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Janssen has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Janssen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lemieux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Janssen blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
Janssen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lemieux tries to clinch there but Janssen circles away.
Janssen throws a lazy right hand but Lemieux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Janssen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lemieux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janssen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux pushes Janssen up against the cage in a clinch.
Janssen throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Janssen blocks it.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
Janssen tries to stall but Lemieux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemieux.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Janssen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lemieux takes a shot to the head.
Janssen has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Janssen blocking some punches.
Janssen is trying to drag Lemieux to the mat but Lemieux just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lemieux struggles to land a body shot inside as Janssen controls his hands.
Lemieux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Janssen working aggressively here.
Lemieux lands with a short shot to the head.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Janssen's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janssen is looking for a takedown.
A short left from Lemieux.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
David Lemieux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Janssen fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemieux.
Janssen missing with knees to the body.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Janssen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lemieux tries to clinch up.
Janssen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lemieux tries to clinch but Janssen moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Janssen.
Lemieux wants to clinch.
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
Janssen shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Janssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Janssen swats away the attempt to clinch by Lemieux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janssen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Janssen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Janssen misses with a looping left.
Lemieux looks to land a left hand but Janssen moved out of range nicely.
Lemieux connects with the punch.
Lemieux looks to throw the jab but Janssen is out of range.
Janssen scores with a nice right hand.
Lemieux digs a good body shot into Janssen's ribs.
Janssen misses with a body shot.
Janssen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lemieux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Lemieux.
Lemieux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Janssen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to clinch but Janssen moves out of range.
Lemieux lands with a hook. Janssen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lemieux throws an overhand right that lands on Janssen's shoulder, as Janssen tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lemieux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lemieux cracks Janssen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Janssen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemieux.
Janssen scores with the left hand. Lemieux knows he should have avoided that one.
Janssen scores with a jab. Lemieux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lemieux clinches.
Lemieux scores with a hook to the body.
Janssen takes a shot to the head.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Janssen.
A short left from Janssen.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Janssen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux looking to slow down the pace here.
Lemieux can't find room to land a body shot as Janssen controls the action.
Janssen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Janssen gets through Lemieux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Janssen has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Janssen lands with a right to the head.
Janssen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux pushes Janssen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Janssen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Janssen misses with the head strike.
A short right from Lemieux on the inside.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lemieux as Janssen tries to tie him up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lemieux lands a nice uppercut.
Lemieux avoids the elbow strike from Janssen, against the cage.
Janssen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lemieux avoids it.
A short left from Lemieux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Janssen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Janssen tries to break free but Lemieux pushes him back against the cage.
Janssen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Janssen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lemieux pushes Janssen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Janssen.
Lemieux pushes Janssen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lemieux misses with a punch to the body.
Janssen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Janssen is trying to stall.
Janssen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemieux misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Lemieux as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janssen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Janssen blocking some punches.
Janssen wants to stall.
Lemieux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Janssen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Janssen blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lemieux struggles to land a body shot inside as Janssen controls his hands.
Janssen misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lemieux as Janssen tries to tie him up.
Lemieux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Janssen has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Janssen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Janssen takes a shot to the head.
Janssen takes a shot to the head.
Lemieux can't find room to land a body shot as Janssen controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janssen is trying to drag Lemieux to the mat but Lemieux just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemieux digs a right hand into Janssen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Janssen's gas tank.
Janssen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lemieux is defending well.
Lemieux pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Lemieux.
Lemieux managing to block the knees to the body from Janssen.
Janssen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemieux.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lemieux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Janssen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Janssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
Lemieux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Janssen backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemieux.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Lemieux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lemieux has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Lemieux!
David Lemieux thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Sarsola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarsola comes into the arena with Mono - 16.12 blaring out of the sound system. Leo Sarsola could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gunnar Nelson's chin.
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181 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Sarsola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarsola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sarsola punishes Nelson's body with a nice straight punch.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sarsola just misses with a punch to the body.
Sarsola shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sarsola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nelson.
Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sarsola.
Sarsola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nelson throws a push kick but Sarsola slaps the foot to one side.
Sarsola scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sarsola lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sarsola off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is riding his opponent, not letting Sarsola buck him off.
Sarsola prevents Nelson from getting a body triangle.
Nelson biding his time, controlling Sarsola.
Sarsola rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sarsola is looking to control Nelson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sarsola avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sarsola is trying to get back to full guard.
Nelson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sarsola defending well though.
Sarsola wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy.
Nelson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sarsola's head.
Sarsola gets full guard.
Sarsola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nelson.
Nelson trying to control but Sarsola is working from the bottom.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Sarsola blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nelson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nelson throws a big elbow that misses.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Sarsola has wrist control.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Sarsola.
Sarsola is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarsola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nelson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nelson looking to sit in guard and control but Sarsola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sarsola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nelson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sarsola's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Nelson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sarsola closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nelson circles away.
Sarsola feints and as Nelson raises his hands in defense, Sarsola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nelson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nelson passes to full mount!
Sarsola is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action.
Nelson looking to finish Sarsola with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sarsola!
Nelson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gunnar Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson landing strikes from the mount and Sarsola is in trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson working the ground and pound effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson lands a nice shot to the head.
Sarsola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nelson wants to control but instead Sarsola manages to regain half guard.
Nelson tries to pass to full mount but Sarsola defends it.
Nelson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nelson with the ground and pound but Sarsola uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
Nelson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nelson connects with a couple of short punches.
Sarsola keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Sarsola managing to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarsola keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Sarsola is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nelson is aware though and is defending well.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sarsola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Sarsola blocks nicely.
Sarsola is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Sarsola keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
Sarsola 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.
Nelson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sarsola is on top in guard.
Nelson is trying to keep Sarsola in close.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Sarsola controlling him for the moment.
Nelson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Sarsola controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sarsola swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nelson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sarsola tries to land a front kick but Nelson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sarsola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sarsola throws a big shot that misses.
Sarsola shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sarsola showed some decent athleticism there.
Nelson manages to get to full guard.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarsola trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson 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.
Sarsola trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarsola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Leo Sarsola has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sarsola cracks a nice hook into Nelson's ribs.
Sarsola avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Sarsola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.
Sarsola lands with a hook. Nelson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sarsola swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nelson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sarsola blocks a head kick by Nelson.
A slow jab from Sarsola misses its intended target.
Sarsola throws a body kick that misses.
Sarsola checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nelson, right into the meat.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nelson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson avoids the attempt from Sarsola to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nelson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sarsola's face.
Nelson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sarsola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nelson tries to control but Sarsola wriggling away.
Sarsola tries to reverse the position but Nelson maintains control.
Nelson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sarsola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nelson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarsola is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nelson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nelson landing shots from mount.
Nelson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sarsola regains half guard.
Nelson is trying to control the action in half guard but Sarsola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sarsola has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Nelson really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sarsola looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Nelson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sarsola has managed to clinch.
Sarsola blocks a body shot from Nelson.
A shot in the inside from Sarsola.
Sarsola misses with the head strike.
Sarsola blocks a body shot from Nelson.
Sarsola throws a head punch that misses.
Nelson lands a left hand.
Nelson lands with a left to the head.
Nelson is leaning against Sarsola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sarsola working aggressively here.
Sarsola takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nelson lands a nice shot to the body.
Sarsola pushes Nelson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson tries a body shot but Sarsola blocks it.
Sarsola misses with a punch to the body.
Sarsola lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarsola throws a head punch that misses.
Sarsola tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Sarsola presses Nelson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sarsola avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sarsola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nelson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nelson.
A left hand lands to the body for Nelson.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sarsola lands an uppercut.
Nelson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sarsola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nelson or not.
Nelson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sarsola backwards.
Sarsola is working Nelson over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sarsola backwards.
Nelson prevents a body shot from Sarsola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola misses with some punches.
Sarsola misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sarsola fails to land.
Nelson prevents a body shot from Sarsola.
Sarsola tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Nelson.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Nelson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sarsola misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nelson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sarsola's brow.
Nelson lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sarsola.
Nelson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sarsola or not.
Sarsola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sarsola as Nelson tries to tie him up.
A short right from Nelson.
Sarsola lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nelson moves out of range as Sarsola throws a body kick.
Nelson throws a front kick aimed at Sarsola's knee but Sarsola avoids it well.
Sarsola looks to land a body kick but Nelson moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sarsola 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 Nelson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nelson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nelson loads up on a big right hand but Sarsola slips the punch.
Sarsola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sarsola misses with an uppercut
and Nelson counters with a good low kick that Sarsola was not able to check.
Nelson tries to clinch but Sarsola moves out of range.
Nelson swings for the body but Sarsola moves out of range.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Sarsola.
Nelson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sarsola misses with an uppercut
and Nelson counters with an outside leg kick.
Sarsola feints and then cracks Nelson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nelson down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a right hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sarsola walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarsola misses with a low kick.
Sarsola throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarsola throws out a leg kick but Nelson moves out of range and Sarsola only half commits.
Sarsola is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nelson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nelson scores with a push kick.
Sarsola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nelsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sarsola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nelson, pushing him back against the cage.
Nelson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sarsola fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sarsola takes a shot to the head.
Sarsola managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
Sarsola is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nelson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sarsola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Sarsola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Nelson dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nelson blocks the body kick.
Sarsola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nelson but Nelson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sarsola looks for the body kick but Nelson saw that one coming.
Nelson connects with a looping right hand.
Nelson gets a double leg takedown into Sarsola's guard.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Sarsola.
Nelson pushes down on Sarsola's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nelson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nelson moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarsola struggling a bit here.
Nelson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Nelson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sarsola is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it.
Sarsola dodges the ground and pound from Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson slows the pace down.
Sarsola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nelson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sarsola managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nelson.
Nelson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sarsola is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nelson working the ground and pound effectively.
Nelson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Nelson.
Nelson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sarsola is rocked!
Nelson scoring with strikes but Sarsola is staying in there.
Oh Sarsola is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nelson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nelson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sarsola is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson landing strikes from the mount and Sarsola is in trouble!
Sarsola tries to hold on but Nelson postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nelson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sarsola is trying desperately to improve position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Nelson! Sarsola is hurt baaadly! Nelson is firing away with more strikes - Sarsola is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Nelson!
Gunnar Nelson is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Gunnar Nelson 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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