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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vergil Cry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgulino Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vergil Cry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Virgulino Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cry circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Cry misses.
Cry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferreira avoids it really well and circles away.
Cry shoots in but Ferreira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ferreira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cry.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vergil Cry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferreira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferreira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ferreira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sloppy strikes from Ferreira. Those never looked like landing.
Cry swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferreira.
Ferreira fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cry fails with the takedown.
Ferreira lands a right hook to the body.
Ferreira throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cry.
Ferreira misses with a two punch combination.
Cry fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ferreira to the ground. Cry is now in Ferreira's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cry wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving.
Ferreira striking off his back but it's not causing Cry any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cry!
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!
Ferreira thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cry tries to lock up and control but Ferreira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ferreira wants to control but Cry has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Ground and pound from Ferreira.
Ferreira wants to stand up but Cry has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cry trying to control from the bottom.
Cry is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
It looks like Ferreira is going to stand back up.
Cry is positioning himself well to prevent Ferreira advancing to mount.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferreira stuffs the takedown.
Virgulino Ferreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira works over Cry's head and body with a nice combination.
Ferreira misses with a two punch combination.
Cry takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cry is rocked!
Cry shoots for a takedown but Ferreira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira throws a right and a left that Cry avoids nicely.
Ferreira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oh Cry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferreira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferreira lands a brutal head kick. Cry looks out on his feet and Ferreira throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Virgulino Ferreira!
After the big win, Virgulino Ferreira made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BioPharm Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Barboza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rene Enriquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jose Barboza has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Barboza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rene Enriquez!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barboza moves into the clinch.
Barboza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enriquez's elbow.
Enriquez avoids the elbow strike from Barboza, against the cage.
Barboza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barboza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Enriquez is rocked!
It looks like Rene Enriquez has been cut.
Barboza looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Enriquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Barboza finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Barboza.
Barboza has Enriquez pressed against the cage, preventing Enriquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barboza has Enriquez pressed against the cage. He pushes Enriquez back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Barboza throws a beautiful elbow that sends Enriquez crashing to the floor! Barboza piles on the pressure with more strikes! Enriquez is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Barboza!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zevran Arishok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares's entrance music is Metallica - Enter Sandman. A fine choice. Antonio Palhares had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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181 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zevran Arishok!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arishok defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Palhares.
Palhares gets tackled into the cage by Arishok. Arishok maintains the clinch.
Palhares has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arishok avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arishok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Arishok. No joy for Palhares on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arishok scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Antonio Palhares has been cut.
Palhares bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Palhares is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arishok has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arishok wants to get back to his feet.
Palhares tries for a kimura but Arishok is defending well.
Arishok is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arishok knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arishok manages to work his way to half guard, despite Palhares's best efforts.
Arishok wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arishok can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arishok is controlling Palhares's trapped leg to prevent Palhares from advancing to side control.
Palhares seems to be looking for submissions.
Arishok is not content to let Palhares control the position.
Arishok is looking to escape.
Palhares is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arishok has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arishok has his hands clasped together around Palhares's back. He's all about the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arishok doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Palhares.
Palhares looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Arishok is concentrating on defense, preventing Palhares from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares stops Arishok from getting back to his feet.
Arishok tries to roll over but Palhares keeps him under control.
Arishok wants to control but Palhares is keeping busy.
Palhares is working for a submission of some sort.
Palhares is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arishok defends it well.
Arishok keeping control of the position.
Arishok tries to get to full guard but Palhares has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is looking for a kimura here.
Arishok is positioning himself well to prevent Palhares advancing to mount.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Zevran Arishok wasn't active enough on the ground.
Arishok connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palhares is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arishok sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arishok scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. Arishok catches Palhares right on the button with a cross.
Arishok sends Palhares crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Arishok is motioning to the referee to let Palhares up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zevran Arishok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Palhares's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Palhares is aggressively charging in as Arishok backs up avoiding any damage. Arishok tosses out a jab and Palhares runs right into it face first! Palhares is out cold! Arishok dropped down on all fours and is barking in Palhares's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zevran Arishok!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Neo Angin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honey Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neo Angin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Neo Angin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Honey Badger!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Badger stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Angin or perhaps it was just good defense by Badger which made him look bad.
Badger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Angin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Badger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Angin's calf.
Badger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Angin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neo Angin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angin shoots in for a double leg but Badger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like Angin is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angin trying to pass the guard but Badger defending well.
Badger is looking to improve his position.
Angin tries to pass to full mount but Badger defends it.
Angin prevents Badger from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angin throws a strike but Badger avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Angin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Badger's guard.
Badger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Badger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Angin. Angin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Angin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Badger as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angin shoots in and drives through. Badger sprawls well.
Angin shoots in but Badger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Badger delivers a nice body kick.
Badger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Badger stuffs the takedown.
Badger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice cross by Badger.
Angin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Angin with that takedown attempt.
Honey Badger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Angin is breathing heavily.
Angin throws a nice looking combination but Badger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Badger tests Angin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Badger.
Badger drops Angin with a beautiful combination! Angin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Badger is looking for the KO!
Angin is rocked!
Angin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oh Angin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Angin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Angin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Neo Angin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badger feints and then cracks Angin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Angin down.
Angin looks to throw a body kick
and Badger counters with a nice body kick.
Badger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Badger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Badger drops Angin with a big left hand! Angin is injured, injured bad! Badger jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Honey Badger!
Honey Badger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Dufva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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177 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Dufva!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dufva misses with a hook.
Dufva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Askren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dufva can pounce on him.
Dufva connects with a body shot.
Dufva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dufva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Dufva.
Askren closes the distance and clinches up with Dufva, looking for a takedown. Askren pushes Dufva against the cage but Dufva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dufva as he jumps to the side.
Askren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Dufva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Askren.
Dufva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Askren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Askren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dufva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dufva scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dufva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Askren is breathing heavily.
Askren is pushing Dufva's head away, looking to escape. Dufva manages to hold on to the position though.
Dufva cracks Askren with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dufva scoring with punches and elbows.
Dufva wants to control but Askren is keeping him busy.
Dufva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Askren is trying to get back to his feet.
Askren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dufva on the ground.
Dufva works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren wants to get back to his feet.
Askren being controlled for a moment.
Dufva working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dufva lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Askren is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dufva is controlling him well.
Dufva working the ground and pound.
Dufva landing strikes.
Dufva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dufva scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dufva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dufva is looking to take a break and control but Askren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Askren is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dufva grinds an elbow into Askren's temple.
Dufva scores with punches from side control.
Dufva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dufva connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Askren some visible discomfort.
Dufva working the ground and pound.
Askren wants to get back to his feet but Dufva drags him back down.
Dufva working the ground and pound from side control.
Dufva creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dufva scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Askren to see if he's OK.
Dufva working the ground and pound.
Askren is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren tries to escape but Dufva is in control.
Dufva scores with punches from side control.
Askren is not content to let Dufva control the position.
Dufva landing strikes.
Askren taking punishment in the form of punches.
Askren is pushing Dufva's head away, looking to escape. Dufva manages to hold on to the position though.
Dufva cracks Askren with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dufva works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dufva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Askren keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dufva lands a nice forearm strike.
Dufva tries for a kimura but Askren is defending well.
Askren wants to get back to his feet but Dufva drags him back down.
You can see the frustration on Askren's face as Dufva controls the position.
Askren taking punishment in the form of punches.
Askren pushes Dufva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dufva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dufva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Askren keeps working.
Askren wants to get back to his feet but Dufva drags him back down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dufva lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Askren down.
Askren takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Askren is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Dufva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Dufva.
Askren has his takedown stuffed
and Dufva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dufva lands a nice looking body kick.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt.
Dufva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ben Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Dufva does no damage.
Askren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dufva clobbers Askren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Askren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Askren tries for a takedown but Dufva circles away easily
and Dufva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Askren won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dufva working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dufva lands a nice forearm strike.
Askren is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dufva asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Askren taking a bit of punishment here - Dufva scoring with strikes.
Askren throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Askren. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Askren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dufva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dufva throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Askren tumbling to the canvas!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dufva trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Dufva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dufva wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Dufva distracts Askren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Dufva from controlling successfully.
Askren seems to have got his legs back now.
Dufva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Askren is trying to get back to his feet.
Dufva scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dufva is putting a hurting on Askren here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dufva working the body and head with strikes.
Dufva in side control lands a decent elbow.
Askren tries to escape but Dufva is in control.
Dufva is putting a hurting on Askren here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sven Dufva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dufva is chipping away with strikes.
Dufva lands a strong strike to the head of Askren. That's dazed him! Dufva looking to finish here. Askren is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Dufva lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Dufva!
Sven Dufva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Pulkkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Lee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pena Pulkkinen's chin.
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146 lbs
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158 lbs
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Ricky Lee has been cut.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand right.
Lee is rocked!
Pulkkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Pulkkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Pulkkinen drops Lee with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lee looks back up at him and smiles so Pulkkinen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Pulkkinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Pulkkinen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pulkkinen drops Lee with a beautiful combination! Lee stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pulkkinen is looking for the KO!
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Pulkkinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pulkkinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Lee tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Pulkkinen cracks Lee with a good jab.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Some wild striking there from Pulkkinen.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pulkkinen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lee back to the cage. Pulkkinen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pulkkinen's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pulkkinen. That did some damage!
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pulkkinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pulkkinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A cross from Pulkkinen lands.
Pulkkinen thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Pulkkinen lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to slow Pulkkinen down with leg kicks.
A jab from Pulkkinen does it's job there.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pulkkinen if he has to take too many more of those.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Pulkkinen - just one landing.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pulkkinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pulkkinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee tries to land a body kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee blocks the body kick.
Pulkkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pulkkinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee is looking to clinch but Pulkkinen is avoiding it.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Lee tenderised Pulkkinen's leg. Pulkkinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Lee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Pulkkinen pushes him off.
Pulkkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulkkinen's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Lee cracks the inside of Pulkkinen's front leg.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Pulkkinen - just one landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulkkinen, as that shot connected.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot.
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!
Lee gets a clinch.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lee lands a nice elbow.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
Pulkkinen breaks from the clinch.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Pulkkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen misses with a head kick.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pulkkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lee moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pulkkinen lands with a left to the head.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Pulkkinen lands a front kick.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee blocks the body kick.
Lee tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves away
and Pulkkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pulkkinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Pulkkinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pulkkinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Pulkkinen settles back down.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricky Lee's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lee tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Pulkkinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulkkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pulkkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pulkkinen throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Pulkkinen only half commits.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pulkkinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pulkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pulkkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pulkkinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Pulkkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pulkkinen jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkkinen clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body punch.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body kick.
Lee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Lee throws a front kick that sends Pulkkinen stumbling back into the cage.
Pulkkinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pulkkinen cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp one two that drops Lee! Pulkkinen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lee to his feet! Lee is in big trouble!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Lee moves to clinch but Pulkkinen breaks away
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee thows a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Pulkkinen. Beautiful body shot.
Good shot there by Pulkkinen.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee connects with a right hand. Pulkkinen shakes it off.
Pulkkinen closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Lee! Pulkkinen dives in looking to finish! Lee is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pena Pulkkinen!
An out of breath Pena Pulkkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saibot comes to the cage accompanied by Mortal Kombat: Noob Saibot Fatalities. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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215 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Noob Saibot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brock Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saibot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Saibot.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saibot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saibot thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Saibot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot looks to clinch
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson slips a straight right by Saibot.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Saibot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saibot misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Saibot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brock Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saibot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saibot is breathing heavily.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Saibot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saibot thows a body shot but no joy.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
A big left from Saibot misses.
Saibot throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Saibot cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saibot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saibot throws a good cross that connects.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson lands with a nice body kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Saibot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saibot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Saibot is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Saibot lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot lands the left hand.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Saibot wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saibot tries to clinch up.
Saibot slips a jab from Johnson.
Saibot throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a huge left! Saibot is in big trouble! He's backing up but Johnson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Saibot from any more damage. A dominating finish by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Johnson!
Brock Johnson gave a mention to Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Hentschel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Tapout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tapout comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Runaway kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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146 lbs
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142 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Hentschel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Tapout!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hentschel swings for the body but Tapout moves out of range.
Hentschel throws a body kick that misses.
Tapout throws a poor cross that misses
and Tapout takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tapout gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tapout throws a leg kick
and Hentschel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Tommy Tapout has been cut.
Tapout shoots and misses
and Hentschel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tapout's knee momentarily.
Tapout takes a swing at Hentschel's ribcage but misses.
Tapout 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.
Tapout throws a wild body kick that Hentschel sees coming a mile off.
Hentschel scores with the left hand. Tapout knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hentschel thuds a left hand into Tapout's body.
Hentschel tests Tapout's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tapout looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tapout tries to bum rush Hentschel with a series of wild strikes but Hentschel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapout misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tapout throws the left hand but Hentschel avoids the punch easily.
Tapout throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hentschel, right into the meat.
Tapout has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hentschel finds it's way round the side to connect with Tapout's head.
Tapout is rocked!
Tapout throws a lazy head kick
and Hentschel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tapout is still on wobbly legs! Can Hentschel finish him?
Tapout looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hentschel lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Tapout is looking to close the distance but Hentschel sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Tapout crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Tapout is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Stefan Hentschel!
During a confident post fight interview, Stefan Hentschel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Iso Fedex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Gein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Iso Fedex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ed Gein!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedex doesn't manage to clinch there - Gein circles away.
Fedex with a poor takedown
and Gein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fedex darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fedex throwing shots but Gein is blocking nicely.
Fedex thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gein's head.
Fedex prevents Gein from improving his position.
Fedex missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fedex thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fedex wants to pass to mount but Gein is defending the position.
Fedex throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fedex.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein is trying is best to control the position here.
Gein is trying to get back to full guard.
Fedex throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gein to regain full guard.
Gein pulls Fedex in close to prevent any damage.
Fedex throwing strikes but missing.
Fedex missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fedex trying to control but Gein is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedex connects with a couple of short punches.
Gein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fedex. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fedex throwing strikes but missing.
Gein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fedex.
Fedex postures up.
Ed Gein has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fedex fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gein throws out a loose jab but Fedex uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedex changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fedex in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fedex in side control, throwing shots but Gein defends.
Fedex lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gein wants to get back to his feet.
Fedex in side control, throwing shots but Gein defends.
Fedex working the ground and pound but Gein is defending the strikes.
Fedex working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fedex 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.
Sloppy strikes there by Fedex.
Gein is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fedex decides to stand back up. Fedex steps back and let's Gein get back to his feet.
Fedex misses with the combination.
Fedex tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fedex somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iso Fedex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fedex ducks right into an uppercut from Gein.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedex misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fedex is defended easily by Gein.
Fedex is breathing heavily.
Gein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fedex.
Fedex shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gein pinned against the cage. Gein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, jab by Gein - just one landing.
Fedex with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fedex fails with a takedown attempt.
Gein misses with an uppercut. Fedex saw that one coming.
Fedex fails with the takedown
enabling Gein to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Iso Fedex will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fedex shoots in but Gein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fedex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gein is fending him off so far but Fedex persists. Nope, Gein circles away and we're back to standing.
Fedex tries to clinch but Gein moves out of range.
Gein throws a looping overhand right but Fedex ducks down to avoid it.
Fedex ducks under a wild hook from Gein.
Gein lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fedex is rocked!
It looks like Iso Fedex has been cut.
Iso Fedex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedex walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Fedex limp body while Gein jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Gein!
Ed Gein made sure to mention his sponsor, •• Beast Mode •• in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reiska Pekka Retale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Project Ghetto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Retale comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up. Ghetto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beanie Sigel - In The Ghetto. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reiska Pekka Retale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Project Ghetto!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghetto has closed the distance and engaged Retale in a clinch.
Ghetto tries a knee to the head but Retale blocks it.
Ghetto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Retale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ghetto.
Retale throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Retale.
Retale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ghetto.
Retale has a couple of punches blocked by Ghetto.
Ghetto throws a punch but it's blocked by Retale.
Ghetto misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghetto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ghetto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Retale tries to land knees in the clinch but Ghetto avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Ghetto.
Still in the clinch, Ghetto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ghetto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Retale avoids it.
Ghetto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Retale gets through Ghetto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghetto trying to land knees to the body.
Ghetto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Retale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Retale scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retale tries a body shot but Ghetto blocks it.
Ghetto struggles to land a body shot inside as Retale controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Retale.
Ghetto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Retale throws a head punch that misses.
Ghetto throws a punch but it's blocked by Retale.
Retale taking a breather.
Ghetto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ghetto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Retale's elbow.
Ghetto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ghetto can't find room to land a body shot as Retale controls the action.
Retale trying to land knees to the body.
Ghetto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ghetto misses with a knee strike.
Ghetto lands a knee to the body.
Ghetto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Retale's face.
It looks like Reiska Pekka Retale has been cut.
Retale throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ghetto tries to throw a body punch but Retale avoids it by throwing Ghetto back against the cage.
Ghetto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Retale stops a takedown attempt from Ghetto.
Retale gets through Ghetto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Retale looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Retale scores with a shot to the side of Ghetto's head.
Retale throws an elbow but it misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Retale.
Ghetto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ghetto tries for a takedown but Retale manages to get underhooks.
Ghetto tries a body shot but Retale blocks it.
Retale lands a shot to the body.
Retale putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ghetto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Retale misses with a body punch.
Ghetto can't get the takedown.
Reiska Pekka Retale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Project Ghetto.
Retale lands a nice elbow.
Ghetto takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Project Ghetto has been cut.
Retale takes a knee right on the jaw!
Retale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Retale lands a knee to the body.
Ghetto looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retale missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Retale.
Retale pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knees to the body from Retale.
Retale works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Retale lands a nice elbow.
Ghetto pushes Retale back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Retale takes a knee to the side of the body.
Retale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Retale.
Retale creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Retale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ghetto avoids it.
Retale looking to slow down the pace here.
Retale trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Retale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghetto's elbow.
A short right from Retale.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Retale as Ghetto tries to tie him up.
A left hand lands to the body for Retale.
Retale struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghetto controls his hands.
Ghetto takes a shot to the head.
Retale working Ghetto over with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Retale stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Retale is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ghetto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ghetto tries to work over Retale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghetto misses with some punches.
Retale lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Retale unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Retale lands a knee to the body.
Retale misses with a punch to the body.
Retale missing with knees to the body.
Ghetto misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reiska Pekka Retale dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Retale moves into the clinch.
Ghetto tries to land a knee to the head but Retale blocks with his arms.
Retale throws an elbow but it misses.
Ghetto is working for takedown but Retale is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Retale.
Ghetto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghetto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghetto scores with a knee to the head.
Ghetto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Retale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ghetto.
Retale throws an elbow that misses.
Ghetto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Retale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ghetto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Retale is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ghetto is keeping busy.
Ghetto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Retale lands a good knee to the midsection. Ghetto won't want to take too many of those.
Ghetto is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghetto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Retale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Retale.
Ghetto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Retale misses with an elbow over the top.
Ghetto can't find room to land a body shot as Retale controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Retale lands a hook to the side of the head.
Retale misses with a punch to the body.
Retale utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ghetto misses with a punch to the body.
Retale throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Retale working aggressively here.
Retale looking to throw knees to the head but Ghetto is blocking nicely.
Ghetto avoids the elbow strike from Retale, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto managing to block the knees to the body from Retale.
Retale lands a knee to the head.
Ghetto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ghetto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghetto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Retale is trying to drag Ghetto to the mat but Ghetto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reiska Pekka Retale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Retale misses with a knee to the head.
Retale avoiding damage.
Ghetto tries to work over Retale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghetto works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ghetto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Retale 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.
Retale is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ghetto won't allow Retale to sweep him here.
Ghetto trying to control the position from guard on top but Retale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Retale is trying to control the position but Ghetto postures up.
Ghetto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Retale keeping moving, preventing Ghetto from controlling successfully.
Ghetto works over Retale with some ground and pound from guard.
Ghetto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Retale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ghetto.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ghetto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Retale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ghetto looking to sit in guard and control but Retale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ghetto is trying to keep Retale in close.
Ghetto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Retale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Retale's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Retale preventing the sweep.
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!
Retale pushing down on Ghetto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Retale controlling the action here.
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 Reiska Pekka Retale will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ghetto forces Retale back against the cage and clinches.
Ghetto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghetto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reiska Pekka Retale has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Retale comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Retale lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ghetto prevents a body shot from Retale.
A short right from Ghetto on the inside.
Ghetto blocks a body shot from Retale.
Retale misses with a punch to the body.
Retale throws a knee to the head but misses.
Retale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ghetto avoids it.
Retale goes for a takedown attempt but Ghetto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Retale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reiska Pekka Retale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ghetto.
Ghetto throws a sloppy head kick and Retale moves out of range easily.
Ghetto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Retale throws a body kick that misses.
Retale blocks a leg kick.
Retale wants to clinch
and Ghetto counters with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Retale blocks the low kick.
Ghetto ducks under a wild hook from Retale.
Retale misses with a right hand
and Ghetto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Retale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghetto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Retale takes one to the side of the head.
Ghetto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ghetto feints and then cracks Retale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Retale down.
Ghetto throws a leg kick
and Retale counters with a one-two to the body.
Retale uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ghetto has time to react.
Retale avoids the head kick by Ghetto.
Ghetto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Retale blocks a leg kick.
Retale throws a jab when Ghetto was well out of range.
Retale takes a swing at Ghetto's ribcage but misses.
Retale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghetto manages to avoid it.
Ghetto clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto prevents a body shot from Retale.
Retale creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ghetto's defenses.
That has opened up Project Ghetto's cut even more.
Retale prevents the takedown attempt.
Ghetto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Retale pushes Ghetto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ghetto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Retale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Retale throws an elbow that misses.
Ghetto landing knees to the head.
Retale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ghetto avoids it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ghetto working Retale over with knees to the body.
Retale can't get the takedown.
Retale gets through Ghetto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Retale lands a shot to the body.
Retale crunches a lovely knee into Ghetto's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Retale takes a shot to the head.
Ghetto tries to work over Retale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghetto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Retale cracks Ghetto with a nice body shot.
Ghetto is trying to stall.
Retale avoiding damage.
A short body shot lands from Retale as the two fighters clinch.
Nice elbow from Retale.
Ghetto tries to land a knee to the head but Retale blocks with his arms.
Retale lands a nice knee to the body.
Retale can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reiska Pekka Retale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Retale tries to score a body lock takedown but Ghetto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Retale scores with a nice short uppercut.
Retale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ghetto is trying to maintain a safe position but Retale gets an underhook and turns Ghetto into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reiska Pekka Retale clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Retale moves out of range of the leg kick from Ghetto.
Ghetto shoots in looking for a takedown but Retale manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ghetto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ghetto slips a jab from Retale.
Ghetto connects with an inside leg kick.
Retale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ghetto.
Retale gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Retale.
Ghetto blocks an elbow strike.
Retale digs a right hand underneath Ghetto's ribcage. Ghetto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ghetto lands a right hand.
Ghetto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Retale lands a nice knee to the body.
Ghetto tries to land knees in the clinch but Retale avoids the damage to the body.
Ghetto is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Retale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Retale leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ghetto as Retale tries to tie him up.
Retale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghetto pushes Retale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Retale pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Retale tries to land knees in the clinch but Ghetto avoids the damage to the body.
Ghetto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Retale throws an elbow but misses.
Retale throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ghetto avoids a wild elbow strike from Retale.
Ghetto lands a left hand.
Ghetto tries a body shot but Retale blocks it.
Ghetto lands with a right to the head.
Ghetto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto misses with a knee strike.
Ghetto blocks an elbow strike from Retale.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghetto stalling.
Retale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ghetto avoids it.
Ghetto throws a head punch that misses.
Retale lands with a light punch inside.
Ghetto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ghetto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ghetto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ghetto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Retale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ghetto misses with some punches.
Retale is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ghetto is keeping busy.
Ghetto missing with knees to the body.
Ghetto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Retale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto struggles to land a body shot inside as Retale controls his hands.
Retale tries to land knees in the clinch but Ghetto avoids the damage to the body.
Retale looking to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Retale throws an elbow but misses.
Retale works on Ghetto's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Retale.
Ghetto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Retale tries to work over Ghetto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Retale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Retale.
Ghetto gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Retale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ghetto is looking to advance position but Retale has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Retale controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retale goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ghetto is on top in guard.
Ghetto throwing strikes from guard but Retale blocks nicely.
Retale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ghetto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ghetto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Retale managing to control the position.
Ghetto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Retale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Project Ghetto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ghetto ducks under a wild hook from Retale.
Ghetto clinches with his opponent.
Ghetto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Retale tries to land knees in the clinch but Ghetto avoids the damage to the body.
Ghetto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Retale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ghetto's brow.
Ghetto tries to throw a body punch but Retale avoids it by throwing Ghetto back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ghetto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ghetto jumps guard.
Retale forces his way into half guard.
Ghetto wants to get back to full guard.
Ghetto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ghetto is looking to get back to full guard here but Retale has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retale looks up at the clock and then as Ghetto takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Retale smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ghetto isn't going anywhere.
Ghetto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Retale throwing shots but Ghetto is blocking nicely.
Retale performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ghetto is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto wants to control but Retale passes into side.
Ghetto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Retale.
Ghetto tries to bench press Retale off him but Retale keeps the position.
Project Ghetto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Project Ghetto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Retale trying to control the action but Ghetto is working from the bottom.
Retale slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retale sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ghetto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Reiska Pekka Retale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ghetto can't do much from the bottom here.
Retale trying to control the action but Ghetto is working from the bottom.
Ghetto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Retale just content to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ghetto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Retale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retale working away.
Ghetto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Retale kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Retale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ghetto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Retale is out of range and Ghetto settles back down.
Retale does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ghetto throws a head kick that misses.
Retale lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Retale digs a good body shot into Ghetto's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Retale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ghetto.
Retale shoots in but no luck this time.
Retale jabs Ghetto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Project Ghetto.
I think Retale has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reiska Pekka Retale!
Reiska Pekka Retale is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Reiska Pekka Retale thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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