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HERO 45: Fish vs Torrez II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bingo Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Lippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lippo has chosen Lordi, Hard rock hallelujah as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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188 lbs
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189 cm
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bingo Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zoran Lippo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lippo closes the distance and clinches up with Steel, looking for a takedown. Lippo pushes Steel against the cage but Steel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Steel.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lippo.
Good leg kick by Lippo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steel moves into the clinch.
Lippo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bingo Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoran Lippo.
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lippo shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel tries to sprawl out of it but Lippo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel connects with a leg kick. Lippo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lippo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel clinches up against the cage.
Steel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lippo pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Lippo misses the target.
Lippo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steel's waist but Steel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lippo off to one side.
Lippo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lippo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Steel. No joy for Lippo on that attempt.
Lippo shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands a nice looking body shot.
Lippo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steel's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel being controlled here, momentarily.
Lippo trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel is trying to keep Lippo in close.
Lippo trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zoran Lippo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Steel with a hook.
Steel wants to clinch up but Lippo keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lippo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Lippo is proving a slippery customer.
Lippo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lippo wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel is trying to keep Lippo in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bingo Steel has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lippo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steel tries to avoid it but Lippo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steel to the ground. Steel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lippo takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lippo shoots in looking for a takedown but Steel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lippo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lippo swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Bingo Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lippo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lippo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lippo moves out of range of the body kick from Steel.
Bingo Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lippo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
Lippo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steel thows a leg kick but Lippo checks it
and Lippo moves into the clinch.
Steel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lippo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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 Bingo Steel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lippo tries for a takedown but Steel circles away easily
and Steel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lippo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lippo is keeping busy.
Lippo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bingo Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoran Lippo.
Lippo fails to pull guard.
Lippo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steel scores with a hook to the body.
Steel controlling the action here for a moment.
Steel is looking to control Lippo's arms but Lippo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steel has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lippo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lippo pulls guard effortlessly.
Lippo working a defensive guard here.
Lippo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel is looking to stand up but Lippo won't let him.
Steel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel stops Lippo from standing up.
Steel won't allow Lippo to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lippo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bingo Steel just wasn't active enough.
Lippo shoots for a takedown but Steel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steel tries to clinch up.
Lippo misses the jab.
Lippo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steel throws a low kick but Lippo avoids it.
Steel tries to bum rush Lippo with a series of wild strikes but Lippo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lippo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lippo avoids the head kick by Steel.
Bingo Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel is looking to clinch but Lippo is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lippo is defended easily by Steel.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lippo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steel!
Lippo takes the fight into the clinch.
Steel is trying to pull guard but Lippo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel stops a takedown attempt from Lippo.
Lippo is working for takedown but Steel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lippo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steel prevents it.
Steel trying to stall but Lippo improves his position.
Lippo is pushing Steel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lippo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Come on Lippo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bingo Steel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lippo connects with a body shot.
Steel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Steel as Lippo shoots in.
Lippo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steel's waist but Steel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lippo off to one side.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel slaps away a takedown attempt from Lippo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bingo Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoran Lippo.
Steel stuffs the takedown.
Lippo blocks a head kick by Steel.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lippo.
Steel throws a leg kick but Lippo moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lippo.
Lippo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel looks for the body kick but Lippo saw that one coming.
Lippo wants to clinch but Steel slips to the side
and Steel counters with a series of strikes. Lippo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lippo fails with a takedown attempt.
Lippo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steel tries to avoid it but Lippo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steel to the ground. Steel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steel works over Lippo's head and body with a nice combination.
Lippo blocks a head kick by Steel.
A punch combination from Steel misses.
Lippo closes the distance and clinches up with Steel, looking for a takedown. Lippo pushes Steel against the cage but Steel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lippo shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lippo with a poor takedown
and Steel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steel is looking to clinch but Lippo is avoiding it.
Steel scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Steel throws a head kick but Lippo moves out of range.
Lippo shoots for a takedown but Steel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steel swinging wildly here.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel pushes Lippo up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lippo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steel successfully pulls guard.
Lippo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lippo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steel trying to control the position.
Lippo trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lippo landing some decent shots from guard.
Steel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lippo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lippo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lippo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lippo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steel!
Lippo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zoran Lippo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lippo struggling a bit here.
Bingo Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lippo is not content to let Steel control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bingo Steel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steel, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bingo Steel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Natalie Renee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Schreiber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Natalie Renee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phillip Schreiber!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schreiber throws a shot from downtown. Renee moves away and avoids it.
Renee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schreiber in his tracks.
Schreiber throws a nice looking combination but Renee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Renee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schreiber under the eye.
Renee instigates a clinch.
Renee lands a shoulder strike.
Schreiber jumps guard but Renee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schreiber tries for a takedown but Renee manages to get underhooks.
Schreiber blocks an uppercut.
Schreiber tries to pull guard but Renee holds him up against the cage and eventually Schreiber drops back down to his feet.
Natalie Renee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Schreiber.
Renee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schreiber pulls Renee into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Renee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Renee wants to get up but he can't break Schreiber's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Renee stands and steps away. Schreiber gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Schreiber falls off balance throwing a combination
and Renee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renee clinches.
Renee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schreiber backwards.
Renee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Renee.
Renee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schreiber has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Renee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Renee.
Renee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schreiber backwards.
Schreiber is trying to pull guard but Renee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Renee.
Schreiber ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schreiber no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Schreiber throws his legs up looking for a submission but Renee uses it to pass to side control.
Schreiber gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schreiber is trying to control but can't.
Renee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schreiber defending well though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Renee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Renee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Schreiber is staying active underneath Renee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schreiber trying to control from the bottom.
Renee tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Schreiber.
Renee wants to pass the guard but Schreiber is defending well.
Schreiber is looking to improve his position.
Schreiber is refusing to be controlled, as Renee sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Natalie Renee wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Schreiber misses.
Renee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schreiber swats away the attempt to clinch by Renee.
Renee throws a one two combo.
Renee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schreiber.
Renee tries to sprawl but Schreiber drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schreiber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Renee is controlling Schreiber's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renee is in trouble now - Schreiber has advanced to mount!
Renee is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Renee is trying to stand.
Renee is desperately trying to improve his position but Schreiber has a good base and remains in mount.
Renee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Schreiber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Renee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Renee with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renee won't allow Schreiber to sweep him here.
Schreiber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Renee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schreiber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Schreiber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Renee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Renee.
Schreiber won't allow Renee to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Renee wants to sweep but no luck.
Schreiber trying to control but Renee is working from the bottom.
Schreiber prevents Renee from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natalie Renee dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Schreiber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schreiber drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Schreiber trying to control the position from guard on top but Renee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schreiber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schreiber wants to pass the guard but Renee is keeping the position.
Schreiber prevents Renee from getting back to his feet.
Schreiber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Renee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schreiber looking to pass the guard.
Renee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Renee is wriggling around but Schreiber manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schreiber throwing shots but Renee is blocking nicely.
Renee is trying to maintain the position but Schreiber is very close to passing his half guard.
Schreiber passes to full mount!
Schreiber lands with some strikes.
Renee tries to reverse the position but Schreiber maintains control.
Renee really wants to buck Schreiber off and get back to his feet.
Renee is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Schreiber lands a nice shot to the head.
Schreiber is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Schreiber with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Renee is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renee is squirming around, avoiding Schreiber's attempts to control the action.
Renee is trying to stand up.
Schreiber goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Renee is on top in guard.
Schreiber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Renee is aware though and is defending well.
Renee stands and throws Schreiber's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Schreiber tries to bench press Renee off him but Renee keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Schreiber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Renee trying to control the position but Schreiber is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renee sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Schreiber is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Schreiber is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Renee off and has taken his back!
Renee tries to roll but Schreiber sticks to his back.
Schreiber is punishing Renee with strikes - can he finish him?!
Schreiber keeps control of the position easily here as Renee tries to buck him off.
Schreiber keeps control of the position as Renee tries to break free.
Schreiber looking for the choke but no joy.
Phillip Schreiber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schreiber is not going to allow Renee to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Schreiber.
Renee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schreiber throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Schreiber working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Schreiber not allowing Renee to control his hands.
Renee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Renee trying to control the hands but Schreiber breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Schreiber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Renee is looking to clinch but Schreiber is avoiding it.
Renee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schreiber stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Renee tries to clinch up.
Schreiber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Renee circles away quickly and effectively.
Renee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schreiber.
Schreiber keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schreiber.
Renee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schreiber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown by Schreiber or perhaps it was just good defense by Renee which made him look bad.
Renee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Natalie Renee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Schreiber.
Renee closes the distance and pushes Schreiber back into the cage.
Renee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schreiber backwards.
Renee lands a shoulder strike.
Schreiber blocks a body shot from Renee.
Schreiber fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schreiber takes a shot to the head.
Schreiber can't get the takedown.
Renee has a couple of punches blocked by Schreiber.
Renee pushes Schreiber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Renee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schreiber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schreiber takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schreiber.
Renee lands with a right to the head.
Renee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schreiber backwards.
Schreiber is rocked!
Renee swings wildly with an uppercut but Schreiber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schreiber is still on wobbly legs! Can Renee finish him?
Renee misses with a punch on the inside.
Schreiber fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Renee has a couple of punches blocked by Schreiber.
Renee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schreiber seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schreiber.
Renee misses with a punch on the inside.
Renee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Renee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Renee scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schreiber is trying to break free.
Schreiber is trying to pull guard but Renee has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Renee - that landed with a thud.
Renee has Schreiber pressed against the cage, preventing Schreiber from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Renee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schreiber backwards.
Renee has a couple of punches blocked by Schreiber.
Renee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Renee.
Schreiber jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Renee walks away with a smile on his face. Schreiber gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Renee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Renee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schreiber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schreiber shoots for a double leg takedown but Renee sprawls well. He's pushed Schreiber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schreiber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schreiber takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Renee fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Renee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Renee tries to clinch up.
Renee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Renee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schreiber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schreiber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Renee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Renee closes the distance and pushes Schreiber back into the cage.
Renee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schreiber prevents a body shot from Renee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schreiber.
Schreiber is trying to pull guard but Renee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Renee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Renee lands a big right hand that drops Schreiber! The killer instinct kicks in and Renee finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Renee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Natalie Renee!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phuttharaksa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, TP outro . John Dodson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Dodson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phuttharaksa scores with a takedown into Dodson's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Phuttharaksa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dodson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Phuttharaksa has Dodson in his guard.
Dodson stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Phuttharaksa throws up his legs and catches Dodson in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Dodson tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Phuttharaksa! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa!
Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnSubs logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Gurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Hjernson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gurgel comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Lose Yourself. Hjernson has chosen Poirot theme as his entrance music. Sven Hjernson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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162 lbs
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163 lbs
1 - 7 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorge Gurgel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Hjernson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hjernson misses with a wild combination.
Gurgel tries to clinch there but Hjernson circles away.
Gurgel tries to clinch but Hjernson moves away
and Hjernson counters with a head kick.
Hjernson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gurgel.
Gurgel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gurgel looks to throw the jab but Hjernson is out of range.
Horrible takedown by Gurgel or perhaps it was just good defense by Hjernson which made him look bad.
Jorge Gurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hjernson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hjernson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gurgel wants to clinch.
Hjernson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gurgel takes one on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gurgel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjernson throws a right and a left that Gurgel avoids nicely.
Gurgel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hjernson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hjernson rushes Gurgel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gurgel struggles to land a body shot inside as Hjernson controls his hands.
Hjernson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gurgel is looking to clinch.
Hjernson scores a takedown into full mount!
Gurgel tries to reverse the position but Hjernson maintains control.
Gurgel is working hard here to advance position.
Hjernson unloads with some shots from mount but Gurgel bucks and avoids them well.
Gurgel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gurgel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gurgel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurgel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hjernson is working away from the top position though.
Gurgel tries to roll over but Hjernson keeps him under control.
Gurgel has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hjernson. Oh but Gurgel has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hjernson goes limp - he's gone! Gurgel jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jorge Gurgel!
Jorge Gurgel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Byrkjelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Jegorowitsch Makarow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byrkjelo comes to the cage accompanied by Skindred, no body. Nikolai Jegorowitsch Makarow has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Damien Byrkjelo's chin.
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259 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damien Byrkjelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Jegorowitsch Makarow!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makarow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Makarow misses the target.
Byrkjelo is looking to clinch.
Makarow scores with a punch to the head.
Makarow throws the left hand but Byrkjelo avoids the punch easily.
Makarow cracks Byrkjelo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Makarow has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Byrkjelo to stand back up!
Byrkjelo is rocked!
It looks like Damien Byrkjelo has been cut.
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!
Makarow throws a jab when Byrkjelo was well out of range.
Oh Byrkjelo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Byrkjelo walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Makarow swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nikolai Jegorowitsch Makarow!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Lancer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langerholc has chosen Hypocrisy - Reincarnation as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Brian Lancer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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209 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Lancer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Langerholc!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lancer.
Langerholc is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lancer's half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Langerholc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Langerholc frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Langerholc looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Langerholc postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lancer looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancer tries to hold on but Langerholc pushes him away.
Langerholc throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lancer because Langerholc loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lancer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Langerholc working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lancer wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Langerholc.
Langerholc cracks Lancer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Langerholc working for a submission but Lancer is keeping him at bay.
Langerholc postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lancer looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc with a couple of short strikes.
Langerholc can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lancer is looking to escape.
Lancer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Langerholc looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc landing strikes from the mount.
Lancer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Langerholc with shots to the head and body - Lancer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Langerholc working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Langerholc in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Langerholc putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Langerholc lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lancer hang on?
Langerholc won't let Lancer get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Langerholc working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc is landing with some decent strikes but Lancer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lancer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lancer tries to get out of the position.
Langerholc trying to control but Lancer is having none of it.
Langerholc landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lancer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lancer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Langerholc punishing his opponent with strikes.
Langerholc lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Langerholc dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lancer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Langerholc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancer throws a poor cross that misses
and Langerholc counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lancer's knee momentarily.
Lancer looks to land a combination but Langerholc avoids it well.
Lancer looks to land a left hand but Langerholc moved out of range nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lancer checks a leg kick.
Lancer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Langerholc's head backwards.
Lancer throws a lazy right hand but Langerholc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Lancer does no damage.
Lancer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Langerholc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Langerholc shoots in for a double leg but Lancer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lancer misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancer misses with a double jab
and Langerholc counters with a head kick. That will keep Lancer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lancer throws a right hand that Langerholc ducks under and follows up with a left that Langerholc also avoids with ease.
A big left from Lancer misses.
Lancer throws a series of punches but Langerholc moves out of range.
Brian Lancer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lancer throws a body punch but Langerholc moves out of range.
Lancer lands with a cross.
Lancer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Langerholc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lancer misses with a hook.
Lancer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Langerholc counters with a good low kick that Lancer was not able to check.
Langerholc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Langerholc manages to avoid it.
Lancer throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Langerholc changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lancer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Langerholc is working Lancer over with some ground and pound from side control.
Langerholc tries for a kimura but Lancer is defending well.
Langerholc cracks Lancer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Langerholc just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc working the ground and pound.
Langerholc cracks Lancer with a big elbow.
Lancer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lancer is looking for a sweep.
Langerholc misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Langerholc scores with punches from side control.
Langerholc tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lancer's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lancer down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancer wants to get back to his feet but Langerholc is dominant here and he's now got Lancer's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Langerholc is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Lancer. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Lancer tries to break free.
Lancer just trying to survive but Langerholc is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Langerholc is looking to control Lancer but Lancer is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Langerholc gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Langerholc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lancer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Langerholc avoids the body shot from Lancer.
Langerholc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancer.
Langerholc checks the leg kick.
Langerholc has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lancer finds it's way round the side to connect with Langerholc's head.
Langerholc walks into a left hand.
Lancer throws an overhand right that lands on Langerholc's shoulder, as Langerholc tries to avoid the shot.
Lancer misses with a wild body shot.
Langerholc shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Langerholc lands a heavy elbow.
Langerholc working Lancer over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancer tries to hold on but Langerholc postures up.
Langerholc pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Langerholc fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Langerholc prevents Lancer from getting the reversal.
Langerholc landing strikes from the mount.
Langerholc lands a nice shot to the head.
Langerholc with shots to the head and body - Lancer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lancer is rocked!
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!
Langerholc putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Lancer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Lancer badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Langerholc around the waist but Langerholc pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Langerholc is the winner by TKO! Langerholc jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davor Langerholc!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ingemar Anders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Truong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anders comes to the cage accompanied by Gods Son. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
151 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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27
163 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ingemar Anders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Truong!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anders fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ingemar Anders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Truong.
Anders changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anders scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anders tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Anders.
Anders scores with a jab to the head.
Anders lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anders changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Anders. That snapped Truong's head back.
Anders tries a head kick but it misses.
Truong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anders darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Anders lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Truong backs up against the cage.
Anders tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anders throws a combination that misses
and Truong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anders misses with a hook. Truong ducked under it nicely.
Anders lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Truong backs up against the cage.
Truong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anders.
Anders slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Truong missing with a left hand there. Anders was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anders misses with the combination.
Truong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Anders misses.
Truong slips a jab and a cross from Anders.
Truong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Truong throws a leg kick
and Anders counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anders tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Truong does no damage.
Truong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Truong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anders to score with a decent uppercut.
Anders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anders fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Truong misses with a two punch combination.
Truong throws a right hand that Anders ducks under and follows up with a left that Anders also avoids with ease.
Truong misses the shot to the body.
Anders pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Truong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anders counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Truong takes one to the chin there.
Anders misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Anders blocks the low kick.
Anders throws an overhand right that lands on Truong's shoulder, as Truong tries to avoid the shot.
Anders looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anders is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Anders scores with the left hand. Truong knows he should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Anders. Those never looked like landing.
Truong tries to bum rush Anders with a series of wild strikes but Anders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anders misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Truong throws a head kick that misses.
Truong throws a leg kick but Anders sees it coming and moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anders.
Truong misses with the combination.
Anders fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Truong.
Anders pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Truong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Truong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anders cracks Truong with an open hand slap.
Anders feints with a jab and clips Truong right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Truong is sent crashing into the canvas and Anders leaps in for the kill! Truong tries to get to his feet but Anders is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Truong is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ingemar Anders!
Our winner, Ingemar Anders, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin Huuhkaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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141 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Huuhkaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruslan Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huuhkaja staying out of range there.
Smirnov slips a jab from Huuhkaja.
Smirnov misses with a looping right.
Huuhkaja throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smirnov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smirnov misses with an uppercut. Huuhkaja saw that one coming.
Smirnov misses with a low kick.
Huuhkaja misses with a straight left.
Huuhkaja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smirnov.
Smirnov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smirnov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huuhkaja swivels and escapes.
Huuhkaja looks to land a right hand but Smirnov moved out of range.
Huuhkaja lands with a nice body punch.
Huuhkaja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Huuhkaja scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Smirnov misses the target.
Huuhkaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huuhkaja throws an overhand right that lands on Smirnov's shoulder, as Smirnov tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huuhkaja lands with a straight right. Smirnov didn't see that one coming.
Huuhkaja is looking to clinch.
Smirnov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huuhkaja misses with an uppercut. Smirnov saw that one coming.
Smirnov shoots for a takedown but Huuhkaja saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Martin Huuhkaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Huuhkaja does it's job there.
Smirnov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huuhkaja.
Smirnov slips a straight right by Huuhkaja.
Huuhkaja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smirnov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huuhkaja.
Smirnov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smirnov thows a body shot but no joy.
Smirnov ducks under a wild hook from Huuhkaja.
Smirnov fails with the takedown.
Martin Huuhkaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Smirnov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Huuhkaja.
Smirnov looks to throw the jab but Huuhkaja is out of range.
Martin Huuhkaja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huuhkaja throws a jab when Smirnov was well out of range.
Smirnov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Huuhkaja misses the target.
Huuhkaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smirnov was well out of range. Poor timing from Huuhkaja.
Huuhkaja throws a looping overhand right but Smirnov ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huuhkaja misses with an uppercut. Smirnov saw that one coming.
Huuhkaja throws a hook but Smirnov blocks it.
Huuhkaja misses with a looping right.
Smirnov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Huuhkaja is looking to clinch but Smirnov is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huuhkaja slips under a jab.
Smirnov slips a jab and a cross from Huuhkaja.
Smirnov loads up on a big right hand but Huuhkaja slips the punch.
Huuhkaja throws a right and a left that Smirnov avoids nicely.
Huuhkaja looks to land a combination but Smirnov avoids it well.
Smirnov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Huuhkaja is trying to stand back up but Smirnov is controlling him
Smirnov wants to pass the guard but Huuhkaja is defending well.
Huuhkaja is not content to let Smirnov control the position.
Smirnov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Huuhkaja desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huuhkaja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smirnov.
Huuhkaja pushes Smirnov off looking to stand but Smirnov dives back in and keeps control.
Huuhkaja knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smirnov on the ground.
Huuhkaja trying to control from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huuhkaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huuhkaja is defending against the submission attempts here by Smirnov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smirnov trying to mount his opponent but Huuhkaja defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Huuhkaja 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.
Nice shot lands for Huuhkaja.
Smirnov throws a lazy right hand but Huuhkaja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Huuhkaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smirnov moves away.
Smirnov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smirnov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Huuhkaja is trying to buck Smirnov off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smirnov is trying to get an arm triangle but Huuhkaja is defending well.
Smirnov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Huuhkaja is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Smirnov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov landing strikes.
Huuhkaja tries to improve position but can't.
Smirnov tries to advance to mount but Huuhkaja denies him.
You can see the frustration on Huuhkaja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Huuhkaja wants to get back to his feet.
Smirnov trying to control the action but Huuhkaja is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Smirnov.
Huuhkaja is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huuhkaja is looking to regain half guard here but Smirnov keeps moving and retains side control.
Huuhkaja is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smirnov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huuhkaja struggling a bit here.
Huuhkaja tries to escape but Smirnov is in control.
Huuhkaja taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smirnov scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smirnov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smirnov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Huuhkaja's legs.
Smirnov has control of an arm but Huuhkaja manages to advance to Smirnov's back!
Smirnov turns into Huuhkaja and is now in his guard.
Smirnov pushing down on Huuhkaja's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Huuhkaja is looking to escape.
Smirnov working Huuhkaja over with strikes.
Smirnov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smirnov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smirnov avoids the attempt from Huuhkaja to control.
Smirnov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smirnov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Huuhkaja can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Huuhkaja is rocked!
Smirnov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Huuhkaja is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smirnov postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Huuhkaja bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Smirnov and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Smirnov!
Ruslan Smirnov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clarence Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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277 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tobias Larsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clarence Adams!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Adams misses the body punch
and Larsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larsson.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Larsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adams can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Larsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Larsson looking to sit in guard and control but Adams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Larsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson wants to hit a switch here but Adams passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Larsson there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Adams is trying to control. Larsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Adams prevents Larsson from improving his position.
Larsson is looking to control Adams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Larsson avoid being mounted?
Larsson tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Larsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Adams escapes and throws Larsson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Larsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Larsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Larsson tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg.
Adams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson trying to hold on to Adams's head to control him but Adams postures up.
Larsson tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg.
Larsson gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams won't allow Larsson to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Larsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Larsson loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Adams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Larsson has time to react.
Larsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Larsson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Larsson passes to side control.
Larsson cracks Adams with a big elbow.
Adams managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Larsson.
Adams avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Larsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson slows the pace down.
Larsson is putting a hurting on Adams here, landing some big shots from side control.
Larsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Adams seems a little lost for a moment, as Larsson dominates the positioning.
Tobias Larsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larsson lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsson swings around for an armbar but Adams sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Larsson's guard.
Larsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.
Larsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Larsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Larsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Larsson working the head and body with strikes.
Larsson 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.
Larsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Larsson controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson 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.
Adams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adams wants to improve his position but Larsson is controlling well.
Larsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Larsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adams defending well though.
Adams tries to kick Larsson off but Larsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Larsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Larsson trying to pass the guard but Adams defending well.
Adams is trying to get back to full guard.
Larsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsson wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Larsson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adams throws a chopping leg kick but Larsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Larsson takes one to the side of the head.
Larsson moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Larsson.
Larsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adams's efforts to push away.
Larsson tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Larsson back against the cage.
Larsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adams tries to circle away but Larsson has him pinned against the cage.
Adams taking a breather.
Larsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsson slowing the pace effectively.
Larsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson jumps guard but Adams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Larsson tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Larsson back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Larsson tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Larsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow.
Larsson has Adams pressed against the cage.
Adams is trying to stall.
Larsson drags the fight down to the ground.
Larsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Adams has picked Larsson up and slammed him! Larsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Adams manages to pass to side control!
Larsson is being controlled here.
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.
Adams trying to control the action but Larsson is working from the bottom.
Larsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Larsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Larsson wants to free his trapped foot but Adams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Larsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Larsson there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson slips a nice elbow through Adams's hands, connecting with Adams's forehead.
Larsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Larsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Larsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adams's head.
Larsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Larsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Larsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Larsson is trying to control. Adams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adams's head.
Larsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tobias Larsson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Adams clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsson has Adams pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Larsson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Adams tumbling to the mat - Larsson dives into Adams's guard.
Adams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Larsson clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Larsson.
Larsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Larsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adams blocks a body shot from Larsson.
Larsson jumps guard but Adams stands there with Larsson around his waist. Larsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Larsson.
Adams is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson lands with a right to the head.
Larsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Larsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adams is pressed up against the cage. Larsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adams down to the mat. Adams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clarence Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsson missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Larsson thinking.
Larsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Larsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Larsson tries for a takedown but Adams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Larsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams slips under a jab from Larsson.
Adams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Adams rushes Larsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Larsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
Larsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Adams preventing the sweep.
Larsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adams won't allow Larsson to sweep him here.
Larsson working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Larsson misses with a right hand
and Adams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Larsson misses with a hook
and Adams counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Larsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Adams tries to sprawl out of it but Larsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Adams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tobias Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsson throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsson throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
Larsson avoids the body shot from Adams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Larsson had his way with Clarence Adams in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Larsson dives in and grabs Adams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes down on Larsson's head and hops out.
Larsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Larsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Larsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Adams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Adams as Larsson shoots in.
Larsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Larsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Larsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Larsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tobias Larsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams walks into a left hand.
Adams cracks Larsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Larsson misses with a straight right.
Adams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adams scores with a punch to the head.
Larsson misses with a left hand
and Adams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larsson scores with a nice head shot.
Adams swings for the body but Larsson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams scores with a spinning back kick!
Adams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larsson.
Adams throws a leg kick but Larsson moved away.
Larsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams throws a jab but it's blocked by Larsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Larsson.
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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adams 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 Larsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Larsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Larsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tobias Larsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larsson misses with a body shot.
Larsson pushes Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Larsson is working Adams over against the cage.
Larsson lands with a light punch inside.
Larsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Larsson.
Larsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Clarence Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larsson can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Adams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Larsson throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Larsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Larsson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Larsson!
Tobias Larsson retains his heavyweight title!
Tobias Larsson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BioPharm Nutrition 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 Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Torrez (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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Fish!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Torrez!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Torrez does no damage.
Fish walks into a stiff left hand from Torrez.
It looks like Albert Fish has been cut.
Torrez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fish stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Torrez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fish moves away.
Torrez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fish.
Torrez throws a shot from downtown. Fish moves away and avoids it.
Eddie Torrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fish jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torrez digs a good hook to Fish's body.
Torrez slips under a jab.
Torrez moves forwards but Fish connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torrez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Torrez throws the kick towards the body but Fish avoids it.
Torrez defending well as Fish loads up on a big left hand.
Fish tried to score with a low kick but Torrez checks it.
Torrez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Fish misses.
Fish goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Torrez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrez blocks a jab.
Torrez misses the shot to the body.
Torrez lands an overhand right.
Torrez lands with an overhand left.
Torrez moves out of range of the body kick from Fish.
Fish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fish smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Torrez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fish.
Fish tests Torrez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torrez misses with a kick to the body.
Torrez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torrez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torrez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Torrez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torrez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrez throws the left hand but Fish avoids the punch easily.
Torrez moves away from the strike by Fish.
Torrez tries to land a front kick but Fish steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Torrez lands a leg kick that knocks Fish off balance momentarily.
Torrez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Torrez scores with a jab to the body.
Torrez misses the shot to the body.
Torrez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fish.
The fighters circle momentarily. Torrez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fish doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torrez misses the shot to the body.
Fish swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Torrez counter with a right hand.
Fish throws a jab when Torrez was well out of range.
A jab from Torrez does it's job there.
Fish throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Torrez.
Torrez throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Fish.
Torrez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fish moves away.
Torrez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Torrez, as that shot connected.
Both fighters circling a little - Fish finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fish misses with a hook.
Fish misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torrez. Fish does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fish slips under a jab.
Fish throws a hook but Torrez blocks it.
Fish pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fish tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fish misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Torrez lands with a shot to the body.
Torrez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torrez looks to land a combination but Fish avoids it well.
Fish throws a right hand that misses
enabling Torrez to counter with a crisp jab.
Torrez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fish connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Torrez scrambles back to his feet.
Fish on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fish. Torrez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fish walks into a stiff left hand from Torrez.
Fish missing with a left hand there. Torrez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torrez lands with a nice combination. Fish backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big left from Fish misses.
Torrez scores with a sloppy right hand. Fish should have avoided that one.
Torrez throws a body kick that misses.
Torrez stuns Fish with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Torrez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Fish's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Torrez throws a combination that misses
and Fish counters with a left to the body.
Fish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torrez.
Fish tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Torrez, as that shot connected.
Torrez lands a jab to the head.
Fish lands with a cross.
A head kick misses from Fish.
Fish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Torrez - just one landing.
Fish scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Torrez.
Torrez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fish looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Torrez scores with a jab. Fish acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fish moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Torrez avoids the head kick by Fish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fish.
Torrez stuns Fish with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torrez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Torrez lands a nice shot to the body.
Torrez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donk. Torrez catches Fish right on the button with a cross.
Fish takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A right-left combo lands from Torrez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torrez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fish stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Torrez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fish is rocked!
Albert Fish's cut is getting worse.
Torrez throws a lazy right hand but Fish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Fish is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torrez lands with a straight right. Fish didn't see that one coming.
Fish throws the kick towards the body but Torrez avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish tries a low kick but Torrez avoids it.
Torrez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torrez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fish seems to have got his legs back now.
Torrez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fish doesn't seem bothered though.
Fish takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Torrez thows a body shot but no joy.
Fish avoids the body shot from Torrez.
Torrez misses the shot to the body.
Fish avoids the body shot from Torrez.
Fish ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torrez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fish was well out of range. Poor timing from Torrez.
Fish looks to throw the jab but Torrez is out of range.
Fish misses with a left hand
and Torrez counters with a two punch combo.
Fish is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torrez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrez throws a body punch but Fish moves out of range.
Torrez throws a body punch but Fish moves out of range.
A big left from Fish misses.
Fish looks to land a right hand but Torrez moved out of range.
Torrez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fish rather than just go for the knockout.
Fish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torrez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torrez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fish throws a jab when Torrez was well out of range.
Fish misses with a hook
and Torrez counters with an inside leg kick.
Fish misses with a body shot.
Fish needs to keep his hands up - Torrez had a free shot at his head there.
Fish misses with a hook. Torrez ducked under it nicely.
Torrez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torrez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fish.
Torrez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fish backs up against the cage.
Torrez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheers as Torrez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fish doesn't seem phased though.
Albert Fish's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Eddie Torrez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torrez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torrez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Torrez.
Torrez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fish walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fish throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fish lands a really nice looking cross but Torrez seems unphased.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fish slips under a jab from Torrez.
Torrez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fish thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Torrez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Albert Fish's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Torrez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fish scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fish moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A left lands for Fish.
Torrez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Torrez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Torrez lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torrez moves out of range of the body kick from Fish.
Torrez connects with a jab.
Fish looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Torrez lands a two punch combo.
Torrez connects with a looping right hand.
Torrez misses with a body shot.
Torrez scores with a body shot.
Fish throws out a loose jab but Torrez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torrez misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrez lands with an uppercut that bounces Fish off the cage and back into range.
Torrez misses with a hook. Fish ducked under it nicely.
Torrez keeps Fish at a distance using the push kick.
Torrez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Torrez swings for the body but Fish moves out of range.
Torrez just misses with a punch to the body.
Fish defending well as Torrez loads up on a big left hand.
Torrez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torrez misses the shot to the body.
Torrez lands a body shot.
Torrez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fish.
Fish throws a predictable looking body shot
and Torrez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Torrez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish lands with a kick to the temple. Torrez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torrez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fish looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torrez staying out of range there.
Fish misses with an uppercut.
Torrez moves away from the strike by Fish.
Fish throws a looping overhand right but Torrez ducks down to avoid it.
Fish avoids the body shot from Torrez.
Torrez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torrez staying out of range there.
Fish throws a big shot that misses.
Fish throws a jab but it's blocked by Torrez.
Torrez cracks Fish with an open hand slap.
Fish throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Torrez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fish tries to land a front kick but Torrez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fish throws a hook but Torrez blocks it.
Torrez moves out of range as Fish strikes.
Torrez staying out of range there.
Torrez connects with a nice looking jab.
Torrez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Torrez ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Fish scores with a head kick. Torrez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fish will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Torrez cracks Fish with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torrez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torrez. Fish does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torrez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Torrez is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrez connects with a body shot.
Torrez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fish has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fish there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torrez lands a glancing blow to the side of Fish's head.
Torrez walks into a left hand.
Torrez lands with a straight right. Fish didn't see that one coming.
Jeez, Albert Fish's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A jab from Torrez does it's job there.
Torrez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fish throws a jab but it's blocked by Torrez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torrez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A lazy left from Torrez finds it's target.
Torrez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torrez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Torrez really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Fish's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Torrez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Torrez throws a body kick that misses.
Torrez scores with the left hand. Fish knows he should have avoided that one.
Fish misses with a hook
and Torrez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Torrez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fish.
Fish throws a jab but it's blocked by Torrez.
Fish takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fish throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Torrez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fish just misses with a punch to the body.
Torrez cracks a nice hook into Fish's ribs.
Torrez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fish takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fish avoids the body shot from Torrez.
Torrez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torrez slips under a jab.
Fish listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Torrez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torrez moves away.
Torrez misses with a hook.
Fish misses with a straight left.
Torrez connects with a body shot.
Fish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torrez.
Fish avoids the body shot from Torrez.
Torrez lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Fish misses.
Torrez cracks Fish with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Torrez.
Fish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torrez.
Fish is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fish darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Torrez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fish at a distance.
Torrez throws a series of punches but Fish moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torrez lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Torrez does it's job there.
Torrez takes a swing at Fish's ribcage but misses.
Fish cracks Torrez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Torrez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fish connects with a high kick.
Torrez misses with a combination
and Fish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fish throws a hook to the side of Torrez's head but Torrez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrez connects with a jab.
Fish takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Torrez misses the target.
Fish throws the left hand but Torrez avoids the punch easily.
Torrez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Torrez fails to land with a series of punches.
Fish jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torrez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fish will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Torrez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fish moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Torrez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fish might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jab from Fish.
Torrez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fish misses with an attempted mid kick.
Torrez stalks Fish and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fish's face. Fish staggers backwards, shaken.
A combination from Torrez does no damage.
Fish misses with an uppercut.
Fish fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Torrez on the side of the head.
Torrez misses with a hook. Fish ducked under it nicely.
Fish connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Torrez misses.
Fish lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Torrez slips a jab from Fish.
Torrez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fish misses with a body shot.
Fish throws out a loose jab but Torrez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torrez jabs at Fish's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Torrez dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Albert Fish's cut.
That's time! Fish's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fish misses with a straight left.
Fish has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fish there as he acknowledges the shot.
Torrez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fish.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torrez. Fish does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torrez lands a nice hook to Fish's body. Fish takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fish misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Fish.
Torrez misses with a head kick.
Fish takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torrez.
Fish lands with a nice body kick.
Fish avoids the body shot from Torrez.
Torrez swings for the body but Fish moves out of range.
Fish throws a shot from downtown. Torrez moves away and avoids it.
Torrez checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torrez lands a slapping body shot.
Fish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fish lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Torrez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Fish misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Torrez as he connects with a hook.
Torrez misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Fish misses the target.
Fish tries to move into range but Torrez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Torrez tests Fish's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torrez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Albert Fish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Fish there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torrez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Torrez. Those never looked like landing.
Torrez with a nice cross.
Fish throws a looping overhand right but Torrez ducks down to avoid it.
Fish misses with a looping right.
Fish misses with a looping left.
Fish takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torrez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Fish.
Sloppy strikes from Torrez. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrez misses with the combination.
Torrez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Torrez misses with a series of wild punches.
Fish slips a jab from Torrez.
Torrez dodges the punch combination from Fish.
Torrez lands with a right hand.
Torrez scores with a hook to the body. Fish takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Torrez swings for the body but Fish moves out of range.
Torrez thuds a left hand into Fish's body.
Torrez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Fish misses.
Fish walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fish swings widly with a right hand
and Torrez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fish misses with a hook. Torrez ducked under it nicely.
Torrez throws a jab but it's blocked by Fish.
Torrez throws a lazy uppercut
and Fish counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torrez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fish attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Eddie Torrez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Torrez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Torrez.
Torrez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fish's head.
Fish throws a hook but Torrez avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Torrez misses.
Fish throws a jab but it's blocked by Torrez.
Fish takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Torrez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Torrez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Torrez!
Eddie Torrez is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Eddie Torrez thanked FinnSubs for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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