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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Barney Stinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Belt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Belt.
Belt ducks right into an uppercut from Stinson.
Belt shoots in for a takedown but Stinson shows good takedown defense.
Stinson fails to land the takedown.
Belt drives through with a takedown into Stinson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belt is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belt has managed to get both his arms back between Stinson's legs - danger averted.
Stinson pulls Belt in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belt is aware though and is defending well.
Belt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stinson wants to sweep here but Belt controlling him for the moment.
Belt trying to control but Stinson is working from the bottom.
Stinson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Black Belt.
Belt dives in and grabs Stinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stinson pushes down on Belt's head and hops out.
Belt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Belt staying out of range there.
Stinson scores with a jab.
Good exchange - Stinson coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stinson looks to land a right hand but Belt moved out of range.
Barney Stinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stinson keeping hold of Belt's head, controlling as best he can.
Belt trying to control from half guard but Stinson is working away.
Stinson is looking to control Belt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stinson avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinson is refusing to be controlled, as Belt sits in half guard.
Belt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Belt looking to pass the guard.
Stinson trying to control the position.
Belt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belt defends it easily.
Belt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belt trying to control but Stinson is working from the bottom.
Stinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belt is one step ahead there.
Belt trying to control but Stinson is working from the bottom.
Stinson pulls Belt in to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Black Belt.
Stinson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stinson won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belt trying to control the position but Stinson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Black Belt will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Belt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stinson but Stinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Belt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stinson!
Belt throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Stinson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stinson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Belt is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stinson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Belt doesn't have the hooks in and Stinson manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt keeping moving, preventing Stinson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belt looking for a guillotine here but Stinson defends easily.
Belt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Black Belt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belt keeping moving, preventing Stinson from controlling successfully.
Stinson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stinson stopping the sweep attempt from Belt.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Barney Stinson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stinson as he avoids it easily.
Barney Stinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Belt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stinson!
Stinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belt.
Stinson misses with a body shot.
Belt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stinson is fending him off so far but Belt persists. Nope, Stinson circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Stinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stinson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt gets caught flat footed, as Stinson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Belt is breathing heavily.
Stinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Belt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belt controls Stinson momentarily but Stinson frees himself.
Stinson drops back looking for a leg! Belt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Belt manages to kick Stinson off! Stinson jumps back into Belt's guard.
Stinson is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stinson looking to pass the guard.
Stinson pushes down on Belt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Belt desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Stinson seems to be working for a kimura but Belt defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stinson throwing shots but Belt is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Stinson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Belt.
Belt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Belt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stinson is looking to control Belt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stinson avoid being mounted?
Stinson tries to roll over but Belt keeps him under control.
Stinson trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Belt seems content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Belt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Well, if Belt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barney Stinson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Belt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stinson defends it nicely.
Barney Stinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belt gets caught flat footed, as Stinson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Belt is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Stinson frees his head nicely. Oh but Belt has switched to an armbar! Stinson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Black Belt!
An out of breath and clearly excited Black Belt thanked Brute for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoo Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gun might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sabotage. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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142 lbs
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169 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yoo Gun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Couture!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gun throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Couture closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gun circles away.
Couture tries to clinch there but Gun circles away.
Andy Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture drives through with a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Couture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gun knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Couture on the ground.
Couture wants to control from the top but Gun keeps moving.
Couture won't allow Gun to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Andy Couture hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gun lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gun lands a right hook to the body.
Yoo Gun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture staying out of range there.
Gun gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
Couture scoring with punches to the head and body.
Couture looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gun wants to get back to his feet but Couture is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yoo Gun.
Couture fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Couture.
Yoo Gun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Couture.
Couture fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Couture closes the distance and clinches up with Gun, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes Gun against the cage but Gun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Couture shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Couture showed some decent athleticism there.
Couture is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gun sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Couture seems to be looking for submissions.
Couture scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couture missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Couture 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.
Couture shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gun but Gun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Couture defending well as Gun loads up on a big left hand.
Couture with a poor takedown
and Gun counters with a nice body shot.
Couture shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Couture showed some decent athleticism there.
Gun is in trouble now - Couture has advanced to mount!
Couture looking to finish with strikes here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture punching from mount but Gun doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Couture working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Poor strikes thrown by Couture there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture wants to control the pace but Gun is squirming around nicely.
Couture lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Yoo Gun has been cut.
Couture misses with a head shot.
Couture punching from mount but Gun doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gun in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun avoids a series of strikes thrown by Couture.
Gun holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Couture tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gun is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Couture looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Couture cracks Gun with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Couture has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Couture unloads with some shots from mount but Gun bucks and avoids them well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Yoo Gun's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yoo Gun's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Couture drives through with a takedown into guard.
Couture is looking to work some ground and pound but Gun has wrist control.
Couture is looking to work some ground and pound but Gun has wrist control.
Couture is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Couture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
Couture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Couture is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Couture working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gun's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Couture.
Yoo Gun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Couture wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gun, who protects the arm well.
Couture wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gun, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture cracks Gun with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Andy Couture is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yoo Gun's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Couture moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gun is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Couture has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture happy to just control the position for now.
Couture sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gun is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Couture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couture in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Couture's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Couture has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Couture!
Andy Couture very nearly forgot to thank Brute amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flo Tinaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barack Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinaway kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sonic Boom Six - Floating Away. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Flo Tinaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Barack Obama!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tinaway counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tinaway.
Tinaway forces his way into half guard.
Tinaway is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Obama is not content to let Tinaway control the position.
Obama is trying to get back to full guard.
Tinaway is looking for a kimura but Obama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tinaway to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obama is pressing down on Tinaway's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Obama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tinaway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tinaway wants to control from the top but Obama keeps moving.
Tinaway tries to free his leg and advance position but Obama is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama wriggles free and stands up.
Tinaway closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Obama to the mat! Obama manages to get full guard.
Obama keeping full guard, as Tinaway tries to pass.
Tinaway is looking to work some ground and pound but Obama has wrist control.
Tinaway gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Obama shoots and misses
and Tinaway counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Obama's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama wants to stand but Tinaway is controlling the position.
Tinaway advances position into side control!
Obama prevents Tinaway from moving into mount.
Tinaway is working hard here to advance position.
Tinaway working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinaway advances nicely into full mount.
Tinaway with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tinaway can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Obama is looking to escape.
Obama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Obama is trying to escape the mount.
Tinaway trying to control but Obama is having none of it.
Obama is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinaway get's back to his feet.
Obama misses with a takedown
and Tinaway counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Flo Tinaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Obama.
Tinaway is looking for a kimura but Obama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tinaway to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tinaway seems to be looking for submissions.
Tinaway is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Obama defends it well.
Tinaway is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Obama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tinaway.
Obama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tinaway wants to free his trapped foot but Obama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama is defending against the submission attempts here by Tinaway.
Tinaway is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tinaway is trying to work for a kimura but Obama is defending well.
Obama looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obama wants to get back to full guard.
Tinaway is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Obama sees it coming and defends easily.
Tinaway is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Obama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tinaway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flo Tinaway dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No joy there for Obama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Obama is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tinaway.
Tinaway shoots for a takedown but Obama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama tries for a takedown but Tinaway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Obama takes a swing at Tinaway's ribcage but misses.
Tinaway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flo Tinaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tinaway is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Obama's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinaway passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tinaway looking to secure an arm triangle but Obama defends it well.
Obama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tinaway misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Obama's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Obama holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tinaway tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Obama is trying to stand.
Tinaway raining down shots from the mount!
Obama really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tinaway is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Obama to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Obama shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama is trying to stand.
Tinaway punching from mount but Obama doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tinaway is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Obama is surviving well by controlling Tinaway's body position as best he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tinaway wants to finish this one by submission but Obama is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tinaway.
Tinaway misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Obama wants to try and get back to his feet.
Obama is trying desperately to improve position.
Tinaway looking to secure an arm triangle but Obama defends it well.
Obama is looking to improve his position but Tinaway isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinaway content just to control the position here.
Tinaway throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Obama has his hands clasped together but Tinaway breaks the hold and Obama is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Tinaway!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Flo Tinaway!
In his post fight interview, Flo Tinaway started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Fourie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fourie comes to the cage accompanied by ''Not Afraid'' by Eminem. Martin has chosen Dean Martin - LITTLE OLD WINE DRINKER ME as his entrance music. Dean Martin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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160 lbs
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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
10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Fourie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Martin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fourie tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
Fourie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fourie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
Fourie is working for a kimura but Martin is defending it quite comfortably.
Martin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fourie is pressing down on Martin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martin is holding on for now.
Fourie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martin defends it well.
Martin won't allow Fourie to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Fourie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Martin pushes Fourie off looking to stand but Fourie dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fourie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Martin pushes Fourie off looking to stand but Fourie dives back in and keeps control.
Fourie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martin sees it coming and defends easily.
Martin is looking to escape.
Martin has one foot on Fourie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Martin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fourie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martin as he avoids it easily.
Fourie moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Martin. No joy for Fourie on that attempt.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fourie tries for a takedown but Martin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Fourie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Martin.
Fourie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fourie gets slowly 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!
Fourie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martin misses with a double jab.
Fourie shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fourie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fourie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fourie tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Fourie misses with a takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a nice body shot.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dean Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fourie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martin misses with a double jab.
Fourie checks a low kick from Martin.
Fourie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Martin.
Martin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fourie shoots and misses
and Martin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fourie looks for a takedown but Martin sprawls well.
Fourie swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.
Martin is looking to clinch but Fourie is avoiding it.
Fourie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martin as he avoids it easily.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fourie was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
A clash of legs there as Fourie blocks the low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fourie clinches up against the cage.
Fourie has Martin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Martin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martin stalling in the clinch.
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fourie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dean Martin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fourie shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander Fourie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fourie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Martin's guard.
Fourie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fourie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Martin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Martin has escaped and now he's on top!
Martin stands up and waves to Fourie to follow him.
Fourie misses with a head kick.
Martin wants to clinch.
Fourie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fourie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fourie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Fourie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fourie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fourie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Fourie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin manages to break the clinch.
Fourie misses with a double jab.
Martin looks to land a combination but Fourie avoids it well.
Martin slaps away a takedown attempt from Fourie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Martin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fourie shoots in looking for a takedown. Martin tries to sprawl out of it but Fourie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin clinches up with Fourie and pushes him back against the cage.
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fourie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fourie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Martin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Martin wants to stand and escape but Fourie is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fourie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now.
Fourie drops back looking for a leg! Martin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martin manages to kick Fourie off! Fourie jumps back into Martin's guard.
Fourie won't allow Martin to get back to his feet.
Martin being controlled here, momentarily.
Fourie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fourie looking to sit in guard and control but Martin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fourie looking for subs off his back but Martin has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fourie tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
Martin decides to return to a standing position.
Martin tries to clinch but Fourie moves out of range.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fourie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Martin sprawls well initially but Fourie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alexander Fourie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fourie wants to pass the guard but Martin is defending well.
Martin is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Fourie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Fourie shoots in and drives through. Martin sprawls well.
Martin misses with a hook. Fourie ducked under it nicely.
Martin has Fourie up against the cage in a clinch.
Fourie tries to pull guard but Martin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fourie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martin just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Fourie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fourie up against the cage.
Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fourie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Fourie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fourie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fourie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fourie gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin moves into the clinch.
Fourie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Martin breaks the clinch.
Martin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fourie moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.
Martin misses with an uppercut. Fourie saw that one coming.
Martin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fourie.
Fourie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martin counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fourie wants a takedown.
Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fourie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side.
Fourie misses with a takedown attempt
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fourie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin misses with a straight right.
Fourie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fourie tries to keep at a distance but Martin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fourie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martin moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Martin.
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Martin as Fourie shoots in.
Fourie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fourie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Martin is stalling here.
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Fourie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martin manages to break the clinch.
Fourie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fourie fails with the takedown.
Martin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fourie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexander Fourie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Martin as Fourie shoots in.
Fourie darts in trying to clinch
and Martin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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.
Fourie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Martin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dean Martin made sure he mentioned Brute, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tebato Nakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmo Suulas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suulas has chosen Hollywood Undead - Undead as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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24
169 lbs
5 - 4 - 1 |
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29
155 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Tebato Nakara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarmo Suulas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suulas has Nakara up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Suulas.
Nakara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Suulas misses with a punch on the inside.
Suulas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Nakara misses.
Suulas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suulas is looking to clinch.
Suulas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suulas tries to clinch
and Nakara counters with a stiff right hand.
Suulas moves in looking to clinch but Nakara pushes him off.
Suulas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nakara quickly recovers to half guard.
Nakara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suulas wants to pass to mount but Nakara is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara trying to control here.
Nakara is staying active underneath Suulas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nakara has hold of Suulas's hands but Suulas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Suulas trying to pass the guard but Nakara defending well.
Suulas is looking to take a break and control but Nakara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suulas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nakara is looking to control Suulas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakara avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suulas prevents Nakara from improving his position.
Nakara trying to hold on to Suulas's head to control him but Suulas postures up.
Nakara tries to get to full guard but Suulas has control of the leg.
Suulas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nakara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nakara tries to roll over but Suulas keeps him under control.
Nakara is refusing to be controlled, as Suulas sits in half guard.
Suulas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suulas thows a huge punch but Nakara dodges it nicely.
Suulas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakara is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suulas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Suulas.
Suulas tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nakara is trying to stand.
Suulas lands strikes from half guard.
Nakara is holding on to half guard well.
Nakara trying to control from the bottom.
Nakara has his hands clasped together around Suulas's back. He's all about the action.
Nakara wants to improve his position but Suulas is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakara trying to hold on to Suulas's head to control him but Suulas postures up.
Nakara is looking to get back to full guard here but Suulas has managed to pass to side control instead.
Suulas creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ground and pound from Suulas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakara taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nakara avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Suulas.
Nakara struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suulas lands an elbow.
Nakara tries to buck Suulas off but Suulas is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarmo Suulas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nakara with a hook.
Suulas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nakara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakara swings for the body but Suulas moves out of range.
Suulas wants to clinch.
No luck for Nakara with that takedown attempt.
Nakara misses with a wild body shot.
Suulas wants to clinch.
Suulas tries to clinch up but Nakara circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Nakara.
Nakara lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tarmo Suulas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakara throws a jab but it's blocked by Suulas.
Suulas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakara throws a hook but Suulas blocks it.
Suulas tries to clinch but Nakara is having none of it.
Nakara misses with a double jab.
Nakara swats away the attempt to clinch by Suulas.
Nakara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suulas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakara has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakara fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tebato Nakara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suulas closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suulas.
Suulas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Suulas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakara backwards.
Suulas lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suulas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nakara walks away with a smile on his face. Suulas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nakara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nakara duly obliges.
Suulas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suulas misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Suulas with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suulas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suulas tries to clinch up but Nakara circles away and keeps his distance.
Suulas is looking to clinch.
Suulas closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakara.
Suulas has a couple of punches blocked by Nakara.
Suulas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nakara in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Suulas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Suulas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nakara can't get the takedown.
Suulas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Suulas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suulas trying to control the position.
Nakara looking to pass the guard.
Suulas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suulas wants to stand but Nakara is controlling the position.
Suulas looking for a sweep. Not yet Suulas, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nakara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakara trying to control but Suulas is working from the bottom.
Suulas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakara trying to control the position from guard on top but Suulas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suulas clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarmo Suulas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Suulas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakara.
Suulas drives through with a takedown into Nakara's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nakara holds on and takes a little breather.
Suulas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suulas content to stall in guard here.
Suulas stands up over Nakara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Suulas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suulas has managed to get both his arms back between Nakara's legs - danger averted.
Nakara working a defensive guard here.
Nakara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suulas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suulas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suulas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Suulas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nakara's head.
Suulas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakara has momentary wrist control but Suulas slips an elbow through the middle.
Nakara thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Suulas wants to control from the top but Nakara keeps moving.
Suulas tries to stand but Nakara is controlling from the bottom.
Suulas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suulas preventing the sweep.
Tebato Nakara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suulas pushes down on Nakara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Suulas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Suulas looking for a submission but Nakara manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Suulas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suulas won't allow Nakara to sweep him here.
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!
Suulas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nakara's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara working a defensive guard here.
Suulas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suulas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nakara manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Suulas has Nakara in his guard.
Nakara trying to control the position from guard on top but Suulas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suulas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nakara!
Tarmo Suulas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakara controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suulas tries to control but Nakara wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Suulas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nakara is desperately trying to improve his position but Suulas has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suulas breaks from Nakara's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Suulas controlling the position easily from mount.
Nakara slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarmo Suulas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Suulas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarmo Suulas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Smith looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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160 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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162 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Masahiko Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura misses with a wild body shot.
Kimura misses with a wild combination.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Kimura. Kimura maintains the clinch.
Kimura lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kimura breaks from the clinch.
Kimura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith tries for a takedown but Kimura manages to get underhooks.
Kimura effectively controlling the action here.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kimura prevents it.
Smith looks winded!
Smith tries to pull guard but Kimura forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Masahiko Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Kimura holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kimura seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Kimura has him pressed against the cage.
Kimura slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Masahiko Kimura.
Kimura drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Kimura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Kimura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kimura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith tries to clinch but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kimura off to one side.
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a combination. Kimura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Kimura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kimura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kimura clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimura gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Kimura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kimura stalling in the clinch.
Kimura jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimura looking for a triangle here. Smith is fighting it but it looks tight! Kimura pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Smith is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Masahiko Kimura!
Post fight, Masahiko Kimura took to the microphone: 'How does it feel JOHN!! Hurts doesn't it? get to the back of the line kid.... HMMA officials keep them coming.... Im done, HIT MY MUSIC!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Cutting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Booth comes to the cage accompanied by Living Colour- Cult of personality. Bill Cutting has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Charles Booth's chin.
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203 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Booth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Cutting!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booth keeps the fight on the outside.
Booth staying out of range there.
Booth throws a right and a left that Cutting avoids nicely.
Booth throws a series of punches but Cutting avoids them all with ease.
Cutting throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Booth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bill Cutting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cutting jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Booth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Charles Booth has been cut.
Cutting looks to land a right hand but Booth moved out of range.
Booth slips a jab from Cutting.
Cutting listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Booth is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Cutting just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Booth has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bill Cutting!
A very excited looking Bill Cutting made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Sash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dova Lova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sash kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bis Das Blut Gefriert. Don Sash has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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213 lbs
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212 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Sash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dova Lova!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lova throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sash was covering up waiting for the punch and Lova finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lova wants to control from the top but Sash keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A swing and a miss from Sash.
Sash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sash throws a nice looking combination but Lova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lova shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sash pinned against the cage. Sash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lova slips a jab and a cross from Sash.
Sash throws a series of punches but Lova moves out of range.
Sash cracks Lova with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sash staying out of range there.
Sash really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sash misses with an uppercut
and Lova counters with a shoot takedown. Sash fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lova sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sash's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lova is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sash is just riding it out for now. Lova eventually gives up the hold.
Lova works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lova looking to control but Sash is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lova is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sash to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sash shrugs it off.
Lova goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sash is on top in guard.
Sash preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sash would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lova controlling the position.
Lova is looking for a triangle but Sash pushes his legs off easily.
Lova wants to hit a switch here but Sash passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lova there!
Sash prevents Lova from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dova Lova dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sash misses with a hook.
Sash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sash misses the jab.
Lova dives in and grabs Sash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sash pushes down on Lova's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lova.
Sash misses with the combination.
Lova fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Don Sash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dova Lova.
Lova throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sash stuffs the takedown attempt from Lova. Lova gets slowly back to his feet.
Lova misses with a takedown attempt - Sash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lova misses with a hook.
Sash fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Don Sash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lova on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lova closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sash to the mat! Sash manages to get full guard.
Lova pushing down on Sash's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lova is trying to work for a kimura but Sash is defending well.
Dova Lova has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lova is looking for a kimura but Sash is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lova to get the leverage.
Sash is staying active underneath Lova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lova is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lova is trying to work for a kimura but Sash is defending well.
Sash is not content to let Lova control the position.
Lova 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lova is looking to advance position but Sash won't allow it.
Lova is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sash has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lova is pressing down on Sash's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sash is holding on for now.
Lova seems to be working for a kimura but Sash defends the submission attempt.
Lova passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dova Lova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lova circles away quickly and effectively.
Sash displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lova.
Lova looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lova.
Don Sash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dova Lova.
Lova fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sash sprawls well initially but Lova persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lova is trying to work for a kimura but Sash is defending well.
Lova wants to work for an arm triangle but Sash is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lova is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sash!
Lova has control of Sash's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sash regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lova moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sash has worked his arm free - good work by Sash!
Sash is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lova on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sash stops Lova from passing to mount.
Lova looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lova trying to control the position but Sash is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sash wants to get back to his feet but Lova drags him back down.
Lova is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sash will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sash is pushing Lova's head away, looking to escape. Lova manages to hold on to the position though.
Sash prevents Lova from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lova has knee on belly momentarily but Sash bucks him off and regains half guard.
Lova is trying to control the action in half guard but Sash is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lova is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sash has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lova works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dova Lova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lova winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dova Lova!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefol Czarnecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Blonksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Czarnecki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hollywood Undead - Young . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
242 lbs
15 - 7 - 1 |
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271 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Stefol Czarnecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emil Blonksy!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blonksy moves in looking to clinch but Czarnecki pushes him off.
Blonksy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Czarnecki tries to clinch but Blonksy is having none of it.
Czarnecki lands a nice shot that snaps Blonksy's head back.
Blonksy throws the left hand but Czarnecki avoids the punch easily.
Czarnecki moves in looking to clinch but Blonksy pushes him off.
Blonksy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Czarnecki, pushing him back against the cage.
Blonksy stalling.
Czarnecki prevents a body shot from Blonksy.
Czarnecki struggles to land a body shot inside as Blonksy controls his hands.
Czarnecki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Czarnecki lands a nice knee to the body.
Czarnecki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blonksy's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Czarnecki.
Blonksy looks winded!
Blonksy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Blonksy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Czarnecki.
Czarnecki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blonksy's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blonksy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Czarnecki has Blonksy pressed against the cage, preventing Blonksy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blonksy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Czarnecki keeps control of Blonksy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Czarnecki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Czarnecki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blonksy wants to clinch.
Czarnecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blonksy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Czarnecki rushes Blonksy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Czarnecki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blonksy's elbow.
The referee calls for Czarnecki to work.
Czarnecki breaks from the clinch.
Blonksy wants to clinch up but Czarnecki keeps it at a distance.
Czarnecki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blonksy tries to close the distance and clinch but Czarnecki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Czarnecki gets a clinch.
Blonksy manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czarnecki stalks Blonksy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blonksy's face. Blonksy staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Emil Blonksy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Czarnecki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Czarnecki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Czarnecki rushes Blonksy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Czarnecki.
A short right from Czarnecki.
Czarnecki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Czarnecki on the inside.
Czarnecki is working Blonksy over against the cage.
Czarnecki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Czarnecki drops Blonksy with a big knee straight up the middle! Blonksy is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Blonksy is rocked!
Czarnecki rushes Blonksy and presses him up against the cage.
Blonksy is still on wobbly legs! Can Czarnecki finish him?
Czarnecki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Czarnecki throws a monster overhand right that drops Blonksy! Czarnecki follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefol Czarnecki!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brutaali Keijo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juho Pennanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keijo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is CMX - Pyörivät Sähkökoneet. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
174 lbs
12 - 9 - 1 |
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26
184 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Brutaali Keijo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juho Pennanen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keijo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Pennanen.
Keijo misses with a body kick.
Pennanen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pennanen rushes Keijo and presses him up against the cage.
Pennanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Keijo controls his hands.
Keijo has a couple of punches blocked by Pennanen.
Pennanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pennanen throws a head punch that misses.
Pennanen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pennanen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pennanen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pennanen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Pennanen.
Keijo pushes Pennanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pennanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pennanen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keijo.
Pennanen lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennanen breaks from the clinch.
Pennanen scores with a body shot.
Pennanen swings for the body but Keijo moves out of range.
Pennanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pennanen misses with a looping right.
Keijo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keijo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pennanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keijo manages to avoid it.
Keijo throws a nice looking combination but Pennanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brutaali Keijo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pennanen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Keijo. That one must have hurt.
Keijo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Keijo misses with a looping left.
Keijo misses with a body shot.
Pennanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Keijo circles away.
Pennanen throws a jab when Keijo was well out of range.
Keijo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keijo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pennanen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Keijo throws the kick towards the body but Pennanen avoids it.
Keijo blocks a head kick by Pennanen.
Pennanen lands a nice hook to Keijo's body. Keijo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Keijo looks to land a combination but Pennanen avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keijo, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pennanen. That's going to slow Keijo down.
Keijo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pennanen.
Pennanen tries to clinch there but Keijo circles away.
Pennanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Keijos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab, jab by Pennanen - just one landing.
Pennanen avoids the head kick by Keijo.
Keijo ducks under a wild hook from Pennanen.
Pennanen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Keijo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pennanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keijo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keijo throws a jab when Pennanen was well out of range.
Pennanen lands a head kick. Keijo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Keijo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pennanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keijo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pennanen.
Keijo throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Keijo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pennanen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Keijo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Keijo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pennanens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Keijo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Keijo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pennanen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keijo scrambles back to his feet.
Keijo misses with the body kick
and Pennanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keijo works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pennanen throws the left hand but Keijo avoids the punch easily.
Pennanen swings for the body but Keijo moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen moves into the clinch.
Keijo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keijo drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Keijo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keijo trying to control the position.
Pennanen wants to control from the top but Keijo keeps moving.
Keijo looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keijo is really struggling to control Pennanen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pennanen moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the body from Keijo misses
and Pennanen counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juho Pennanen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pennanen throws a push kick but Keijo slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Pennanen misses
and Keijo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Keijo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pennanen's sensitive parts.
Pennanen misses with a hook
and Keijo counters with a stiff right hand.
Keijo throws a hook but Pennanen blocks it.
Pennanen avoids a kick to the body.
Keijo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keijo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keijo throws an off balance right hand
and Pennanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Pennanen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pennanen moves in looking to clinch but Keijo pushes him off.
Pennanen takes a swing at Keijo's ribcage but misses.
Pennanen connects with a jab.
Keijo tries to bum rush Pennanen with a series of wild strikes but Pennanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pennanen connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pennanen missing with a left hand there. Keijo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keijo throws out the jab.
Keijo misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Keijo.
Some bone on bone action there as Keijo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Keijo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Keijo walks into a straight right hand from Pennanen.
Keijo looks to throw the jab but Pennanen is out of range.
Keijo staying out of range there.
Keijo sizes up Pennanen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Juho Pennanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pennanen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pennanen avoids a kick to the body.
Pennanen cracks a nice hook into Keijo's ribs.
Keijo keeps the fight on the outside.
Pennanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keijo was well out of range. Poor timing from Pennanen.
A jab from Pennanen does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Keijo misses the target.
Keijo scores with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Keijo.
Pennanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Keijo throws a body kick that misses
and Pennanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Pennanen throws a hook but Keijo blocks it.
Keijo is looking to score with low kicks.
Pennanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keijo.
Pennanen slips a straight right by Keijo.
Pennanen digs a good body shot into Keijo's ribs.
Keijo misses with a hook
and Pennanen counters with a low kick, right behind Keijo 's knee.
Nice defenses there by Keijo.
Pennanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pennanen is looking to clinch but Keijo is avoiding it.
Nice shot lands for Pennanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keijo misses with the body kick
and Pennanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pennanen lands a jab to Keijo's midsection.
Pennanen connects with a right hand. Keijo shakes it off.
Pennanen throws a leg kick but Keijo checks it.
Pennanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keijo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pennanen takes a step back to recover.
Pennanen misses with a low kick.
Pennanen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Keijo misses with a low kick.
Keijo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keijo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keijo scores with a push kick.
Pennanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pennanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keijo throws the kick towards the body but Pennanen avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keijo lands with an uppercut that bounces Pennanen off the cage and back into range.
A left lands for Keijo.
Keijo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pennanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Keijo is just out of range.
Keijo throws a hook but Pennanen blocks it.
Pennanen tries to clinch there but Keijo circles away.
Pennanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Keijo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pennanen.
Pennanen looks to land a body kick but Keijo moved away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keijo throws a wild body kick that Pennanen sees coming a mile off.
Keijo has closed the distance and engaged Pennanen in a clinch.
Keijo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pennanen's elbow.
Pennanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutaali Keijo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Keijo avoids the head kick by Pennanen.
Keijo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pennanen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pennanen lands the left hand.
Keijo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Keijo jabs Pennanen right on the nose. Pennanen blinks but takes it well.
Keijo misses with a lunging right hand
and Pennanen counters with a nice leg kick.
Keijo throws a series of punches but Pennanen avoids them all with ease.
Pennanen blocks a jab.
Pennanen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pennanen misses with an uppercut. Keijo saw that one coming.
Pennanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keijo.
Keijo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pennanen.
Pennanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pennanen tries to clinch but Keijo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keijo.
Pennanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keijo moves away.
Keijo throws a body kick that misses.
Pennanen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keijo throws a sloppy head kick
and Pennanen counters with a leg kick.
Keijo throws a hook but Pennanen avoids it easily.
Pennanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keijo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Keijo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pennanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Keijo.
Pennanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pennanen lands an overhand right.
Keijo just misses with a punch to the body.
Keijo connects with a crisp jab.
Pennanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pennanen lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pennanen throws a low kick, looking for Keijo's leg but Keijo calmly moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Keijo misses the target.
Keijo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pennanen.
Keijo misses with a body shot.
Pennanen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keijo doesn't manage to clinch there - Pennanen circles away.
Pennanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keijo moves away.
Good shot there by Keijo.
Keijo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pennanen.
Pennanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keijo throws out the jab.
Pennanen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pennanen lands with a hook. Keijo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Keijo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Keijo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Pennanen. Beautiful body shot.
Pennanen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Keijo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keijo lands a right hook to the body.
Pennanen blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Keijo misses.
Pennanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keijo manages to avoid it.
Pennanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keijo staying out of range there.
Pennanen thows a leg kick but Keijo checks it
and Keijo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keijo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pennanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keijo slips a jab from Pennanen.
Pennanen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Keijo ducks under a wild hook from Pennanen.
A jab from Keijo finds it's way through Pennanen's defenses.
Keijo throws out a leg kick but Pennanen moves out of range and Keijo only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keijo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pennanen digs a good hook to Keijo's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keijo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Keijo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pennanen.
Pennanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keijo's head backwards.
Keijo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Keijo misses.
A jab from Pennanen does it's job there.
Keijo avoids the head kick by Pennanen.
Pennanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keijo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pennanen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keijo throws a leg kick
and Pennanen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Keijo's knee momentarily.
Pennanen swings for the body but Keijo moves out of range.
Pennanen throws a hook but Keijo blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juho Pennanen.
I think Pennanen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juho Pennanen!
Juho Pennanen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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