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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Hihnavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hihnavaara comes to the cage accompanied by Kallio Vice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Silva's choice of entrance music: X is Coming. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksi Hihnavaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eduardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hihnavaara scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hihnavaara.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hihnavaara.
Hihnavaara tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Silva trying to control the action but Hihnavaara is working from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hihnavaara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Hihnavaara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Hihnavaara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hihnavaara actively working from the bottom here.
Hihnavaara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hihnavaara actively working from the bottom here.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hihnavaara is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hihnavaara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hihnavaara actively working from the bottom here.
Hihnavaara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hihnavaara tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hihnavaara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hihnavaara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Silva stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hihnavaara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is trying to control. Hihnavaara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hihnavaara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hihnavaara.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hihnavaara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control from the top but Hihnavaara keeps moving.
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Hihnavaara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.
Hihnavaara lands a couple of elbows.
Hihnavaara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hihnavaara uses it to pass to side control.
Hihnavaara tries to advance to mount but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hihnavaara tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hihnavaara goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hihnavaara but great work by Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aleksi Hihnavaara will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hihnavaara quickly recovers to half guard.
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hihnavaara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hihnavaara.
Hihnavaara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hihnavaara keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Hihnavaara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Hihnavaara is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hihnavaara has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Hihnavaara is retaining full guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Hihnavaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva passes into half guard.
Hihnavaara won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hihnavaara tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
Silva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control the pace but Hihnavaara is squirming around nicely.
Silva is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hihnavaara regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hihnavaara manages to get to full guard.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Silva wants to take a breather but Hihnavaara is having none of it.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Hihnavaara defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hihnavaara looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Silva pushes past his half guard into mount!
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hihnavaara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hihnavaara stops Silva from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Silva moves to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hihnavaara rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hihnavaara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva trying to control but Hihnavaara is working from the bottom.
Hihnavaara working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hihnavaara looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hihnavaara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Hihnavaara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva shoots in and bounces Hihnavaara off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva passes Hihnavaara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hihnavaara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Hihnavaara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hihnavaara.
Hihnavaara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hihnavaara has an active guard here but Silva has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva looking to control but Hihnavaara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hihnavaara can't escape the position.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hihnavaara is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hihnavaara tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Hihnavaara is in no mood to give up.
Silva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hihnavaara is looking to escape.
Hihnavaara is working to get back to half guard.
Silva tries to control but Hihnavaara wriggling away.
Hihnavaara wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva prevents Hihnavaara from getting the reversal.
Silva takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Hihnavaara is really stuck here.
Eduardo Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hihnavaara won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Silva off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eduardo Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neil Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Country (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Roy Country was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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210 lbs
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217 lbs
9 - 8 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Neil Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Country!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann looks to land a left hand but Country moved out of range nicely.
Country fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mann manages to avoid it.
Country misses with an uppercut.
Country uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mann.
Mann throws a lazy right hand but Country sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Mann misses.
Mann avoids the body shot from Country.
A shot to the liver by Country. Beautiful body shot.
Neil Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mann walks into a jab.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Country scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Mann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mann.
Country on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mann takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mann doesn't manage to clinch there - Country circles away.
No luck for Mann with that takedown attempt.
Country waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mann.
Mann misses with a body shot
enabling Country to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Country. Country circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Country.
Country cracks Mann with a good jab.
Mann has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Country lands with a shot to the body.
Mann lands a nice looking body shot.
Mann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Country throws a lazy uppercut
and Mann counters with a body kick.
Country misses with a takedown attempt - Mann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country lands with a shot to the body.
Country throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Country just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Mann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Country walks into a jab.
Mann throws a poor cross that misses
and Mann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Country pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mann lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Country dives in and scores a takedown into Mann's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Country throws a big elbow that misses.
Country wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Mann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Country is one step ahead there.
Country trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Mann controls Country momentarily but Country frees himself.
Country preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Country stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Country trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Country can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Country defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Country 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.
Mann looks to land a right hand but Country moved out of range.
Mann shoots and misses
and Country counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mann takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mann stuffs the takedown attempt from Country. Country gets slowly back to his feet.
Country lands a nice hook to Mann's body. Mann takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Country misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann misses with a wild body shot.
Mann gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Country manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Country wants to sweep here but Mann controlling him for the moment.
Country keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully.
Mann won't allow Country to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Country looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mann is one step ahead there.
Mann wants to control from the top but Country keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mann's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Country not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Country has his foot on Mann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mann works his way back into a safe position though.
Mann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mann slips nicely into half guard.
Mann slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country gets full guard.
Country looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mann wants to control from the top but Country keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mann landing some decent shots from guard.
Mann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Country working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mann.
Mann drops back, looking for a kneebar! Country looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Country looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Country!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann is looking to regain half guard here but Country keeps moving and retains side control.
Country is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mann has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mann manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mann is staying active underneath Country, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mann looking for submissions off his back.
Country moves into full mount! Mann won't be happy about that!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann is working to get back to half guard.
Mann is working hard here to advance position.
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 Neil Mann will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mann lands with a hook. Country tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mann tries to work over Country's front leg with a kick but Country checks it.
Country swings widly with a right hand
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mann throws a jab when Country was well out of range.
Country keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Country checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mann misses with a jab to the body
enabling Country to counter with a crisp jab.
Mann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mann instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Country manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Mann.
Country jabs Mann to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt - Country sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Country misses with a hook.
Mann tries to clinch there but Country circles away.
Mann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Country swivels and escapes.
Country shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Country takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mann wants it to stay on the feet.
Country throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mann lands a jab.
Mann throws a body punch but Country moves out of range.
Country misses with a wild body shot.
Country takes one on the button.
Mann tries to bum rush Country with a series of wild strikes but Country uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mann is defended easily by Country.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country connects with a right hand. Mann shakes it off.
Mann shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Country eats them both and turns towards Mann to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mann just misses with a punch to the body.
Mann misses with a kick to the body.
Country blocks the body kick.
Country looks to throw the jab but Mann is out of range.
Mann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Country misses with an uppercut. Mann saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann lands with a shot to the body.
Mann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Country fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mann manages to avoid it.
Mann throws a lazy right hand but Country sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Country avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Country stuns Mann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann takes a jab right on the kisser.
Country gets caught flat footed, as Mann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mann has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Mann!
Our winner, Neil Mann, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taz Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devil comes to the cage accompanied by Motorhead-Enter Sandman. Spencer has chosen Ride Of The Valkyries - Richard Wagner as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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157 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taz Devil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Devil misses.
Spencer thows a leg kick but Devil checks it
and Devil counters with a straight right hand.
Devil throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Devil. No joy for Spencer on that attempt.
Spencer blocks a head kick by Devil.
Spencer looks to land a body kick but Devil moved away.
Spencer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Spencer showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Spencer thows a huge punch but Devil dodges it nicely.
Spencer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Devil is just riding it out for now. Spencer eventually gives up the hold.
Spencer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil looks like he's trying to stand up.
Spencer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Spencer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Spencer seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Devil has recovered full guard.
Spencer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer connects with a couple of short punches.
Devil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devil pushes Spencer off and scrambles back to his feet.
Spencer moves out of range as Devil throws a body kick.
Devil throws a head kick that misses
enabling Spencer to counter with a crisp jab.
Devil jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Devil. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Devil throws a head kick but Spencer moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Devil throws a head kick that misses
and Spencer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spencer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Devil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spencer throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devil wriggles free and stands up.
Spencer blocks a jab.
Devil misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Devil. That's going to slow Spencer down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Devil.
Devil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Devil takes one to the side of the head.
Spencer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid body kick from Devil.
Devil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spencer shoots in for a double leg but Devil sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taz Devil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Spencer.
Devil scores with a punch to the head.
Devil swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spencer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Devil thinking.
Spencer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Devil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Devil pulls Spencer in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Spencer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spencer takes a swing at Devil's ribcage but misses.
Taz Devil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Devil looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Spencer won't allow Devil to get back to his feet.
Spencer throws a strike but Devil rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Spencer working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Devil has passed into side control.
Spencer is looking for a sweep.
Spencer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Spencer is trying to buck Devil off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer wants to control but Devil postures up.
Mark Spencer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spencer tries to buck Devil off but Devil is having none of it.
Devil stands up.
Devil looks to throw the jab but Spencer is out of range.
Devil throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Devil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spencer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Devil misses.
Spencer fails with a takedown attempt.
Devil throws a nice looking combination but Spencer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spencer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Devil avoids it really well and circles away.
Taz Devil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Spencer.
Devil throws out a powerful jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spencer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Devil - the referee stops the clock and Spencer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Devil. Spencer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Devil misses
and Spencer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Devil won't be happy with that.
Spencer throwing strikes but Devil manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Spencer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spencer struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Spencer 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!
Devil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
Devil misses with the combination.
Devil throws the left hand but Spencer avoids the punch easily.
Spencer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Spencer tries to score with some ground and pound. Devil controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Spencer grinds an elbow into Devil's temple.
Devil is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Spencer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Spencer throws a strike aimed at the side of Devil's head but Devil avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer with the ground and pound but Devil regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Devil desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Devil trying to control but Spencer postures up.
Spencer is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Devil as he works his way to full guard.
Spencer forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer seems to be looking for submissions.
Devil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spencer.
Spencer wants to pass to mount but Devil is defending the position.
Spencer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer thows a huge punch but Devil dodges it nicely.
Spencer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Devil wants to control but Spencer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spencer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Devil taking some punishment here, with Spencer in his half guard.
Spencer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Devil defends it well.
Spencer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devil wants to get back to his feet.
Spencer is trying to control the action in half guard but Devil is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spencer is looking for a kimura but Devil is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spencer to get the leverage.
Spencer is stalling here. Devil is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Spencer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Devil has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Devil stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Taz Devil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Devil misses with a hook
and Spencer counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Spencer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spencer 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Spencer!
After the big win, Mark Spencer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KINGDOM and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eliézer Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hazan Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado comes to the cage accompanied by Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes. 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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26
177 lbs
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183 lbs
28 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliézer Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hazan Ali!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machado checks it well.
Machado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Machado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machado blocks a low kick nicely.
Ali throws a predictable looking body shot
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machado wants to clinch up but Ali keeps it at a distance.
Ali feints and then cracks Machado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machado down.
Ali is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Machado rather than just go for the knockout.
Ali gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Ali with that takedown attempt.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Machado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machado misses with a few strikes there.
Machado moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ali, right into the meat.
Eliézer Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali throws a leg kick
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Ali misses.
Ali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Ali.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado works the jab nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ali, right into the meat.
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Machado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machado gets a clinch.
Ali blocks a body shot from Machado.
Ali trying to control the position but instead, Machado has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ali into the cage.
Ali is trying to drag Machado to the mat but Machado just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ali working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Machado misses with some punches.
Ali is looking to break free of the clinch but Machado has double underhooks.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eliézer Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hazan Ali.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
Ali jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machado walks away with a smile on his face. Ali gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hazan Ali dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big left from Ali misses.
Ali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ali connects with a body shot that sends Machado's belly button to the back.
Ali thuds a left hand into Machado's body.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Ali circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machado blocks a leg kick.
Machado avoids the body shot from Ali.
Machado clobbers Ali with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ali thows a leg kick but Machado checks it
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Ali throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machado doesn't manage to clinch there - Ali circles away.
Ali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machado lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Machado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machado checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machado checks it well.
Ali throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali misses with a leg kick
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ali wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Ali is trying to break free.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali thows a leg kick but Machado checks it
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado wants to clinch.
Ali misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
Ali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machado tries to clinch up but Ali circles away and keeps his distance.
Ali thows a leg kick but Machado checks it
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ali throws a leg kick but Machado checks it.
Hazan Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Ali is predictable there
and Machado holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ali is looking to break free of the clinch but Machado has double underhooks.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machado keeps control of Ali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ali tries to circle away but Machado has him pinned against the cage.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hazan Ali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Machado blocks a low kick nicely.
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hazan Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali throws a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Machado misses with a double jab.
Ali throws a sloppy body shot
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ali.
Machado moves out of range of the body kick.
Ali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ali is looking to slow Machado down with leg kicks.
Machado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali can pounce on him.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Machado tries to move into range but Ali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ali throws the kick towards the body but Machado avoids it.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali is looking to score with low kicks.
Machado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ali tries to land a body kick
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Ali on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab from Machado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Ali tries to land a front kick but Machado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a shot to the body.
Ali throws a leg kick
and Machado counters with a one-two to the body.
Ali swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Ali throws a solid leg kick but Machado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ali.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Ali misses
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machado.
Ali prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machado digs a right hand into Ali's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali's gas tank.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Eliézer Machado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Eliézer Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ali has had enough of the clinch but Machado keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hazan Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ali 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hazan Ali!
During a confident post fight interview, Hazan Ali thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mag Ne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakari Nurmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ne comes to the cage accompanied by Blå and Black - Nephew. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nurmi's choice of entrance music: Turisas -Take the day!. Sakari Nurmi 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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32
182 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
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172 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mag Ne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Nurmi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmi throws a nice looking combination but Ne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ne throws a series of punches but Nurmi avoids them all with ease.
Nurmi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ne. Ne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nurmi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ne pinned against the cage. Ne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmi.
Nurmi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ne to the mat! Ne manages to get full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nurmi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ne is keeping the position for now.
Ne 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.
Ne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nurmi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nurmi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ne sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nurmi tries to control but Ne wriggling away.
Nurmi prevents Ne from getting the reversal.
Nurmi tries to control but Ne wriggling away.
Nurmi with shots to the head and body - Ne looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nurmi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ne's face.
Nurmi is trying to control here but Ne has managed to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ne is not content to let Nurmi control the position.
Ne is trying to stand.
Nurmi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmi passes the guard and advances to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ne is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nurmi looking to control but Ne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ne's face.
Nurmi wants to control the pace but Ne is squirming around nicely.
Nurmi controlling his opponent.
Ne is squirming around, avoiding Nurmi's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nurmi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ne is looking to escape.
Ne is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurmi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ne is looking to escape.
Ne is desperately trying to improve his position but Nurmi has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakari Nurmi dominated that round.
That's time! Ne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice defenses there by Nurmi.
Nurmi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ne avoids it really well and circles away.
Nurmi throws a leg kick but Ne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nurmi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ne sprawls well. Ne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurmi gets slowly back to his feet.
Nurmi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ne's sensitive parts.
Ne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurmi wants to clinch but Ne slips to the side
and Ne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmi misses with a looping right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmi.
Mag Ne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sakari Nurmi.
Ne tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ne just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ne can pounce on him.
Nurmi throws a push kick but Ne slaps the foot to one side.
Ne throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmi's shoulder, as Nurmi tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmi misses with a hook
and Nurmi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmi shoots for a takedown but Ne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nurmi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ne's waist but Ne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurmi off to one side.
Nurmi throws a right and a left that Ne avoids nicely.
Nurmi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nurmi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ne slips under a jab.
Nurmi darts in trying to clinch
and Ne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nurmi is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ne moves into range and clinches up with Nurmi.
Nurmi has had enough of the clinch but Ne keeps him there for the moment.
Nurmi tries to pull guard but Ne won't allow it.
Nurmi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurmi backwards.
Ne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurmi misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Ne.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ne throws out a loose jab but Nurmi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmi throws a series of strikes that have Ne backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi missing with a left hand there. Ne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmi throws a head kick that misses.
Mag Ne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ne misses with a two punch combination.
Nurmi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ne did well to prevent Nurmi getting side control.
Ne tries to roll over but Nurmi keeps him under control.
Nurmi trying to control from Ne's half guard. Ne has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ne is controlling Nurmi's posture.
Nurmi wants to pass the guard but Ne is keeping the position.
Nurmi is looking to pass into half guard but Ne pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ne is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ne controls the pace.
Nurmi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nurmi has a closed guard, preventing Ne from standing up.
Nurmi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurmi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ne's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ne wants to sweep here but Nurmi controlling him for the moment.
Nurmi throws an elbow that misses. Ne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmi's guard. Nice move by Ne!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sakari Nurmi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Ne tries to clinch up.
Nurmi fails to land with a series of punches.
Nurmi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ne checks it well.
Nurmi gets a double leg takedown into Ne's guard.
Nurmi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ne's guard.
Nurmi trying to pass the guard but Ne defending well.
Nurmi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nurmi wants to control but Ne is keeping him busy.
Ne is looking to escape.
Nurmi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurmi is trying to control the action in half guard but Ne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nurmi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurmi is looking for submissions but instead, Ne has regained full guard.
Nurmi won't allow Ne to sweep him here.
Nurmi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ne dives on top into guard.
Nurmi pulls Ne in close to his closed guard and prevents Ne from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nurmi wants to sweep here but Ne controlling him for the moment.
Mag Ne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ne wants to stand but Nurmi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nurmi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ne is one step ahead there.
Sakari Nurmi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nurmi tries a low kick but Ne avoids it.
Nurmi scores with a takedown into Ne's guard.
Ne keeping moving, preventing Nurmi from controlling successfully.
Nurmi looking to sit in guard and control but Ne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nurmi seems keen to control Ne's posture.
Ne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurmi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ne looking to pass the guard.
Nurmi looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nurmi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ne!
Nurmi looking to ground and pound but Ne is blocking nicely.
Ne avoids a strike by Nurmi and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Nurmi's guard! Fantastic escape!
Nurmi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakari Nurmi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nurmi 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakari Nurmi!
Sakari Nurmi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pink Floyd - Any Color You Like. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
278 lbs
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264 lbs
15 - 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
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnold Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brett Gray!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson misses with a hook. Gray ducked under it nicely.
Robinson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Arnold Robinson has been cut.
Gray missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gray.
Robinson throws a looping overhand right but Gray ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Robinson misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Gray.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gray.
Gray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Gray connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robinson. Robinson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gray throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
Robinson thows a body shot but no joy.
Gray has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robinson finds it's way round the side to connect with Gray's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson looks to throw the jab but Gray is out of range.
Gray closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Robinson quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Robinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gray.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray trying to pass the guard but Robinson defending well.
Gray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray is looking to stall here but Robinson recovers full guard.
Gray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gray 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.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Gray tries to pass.
Gray wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gray throws a big right hand that misses.
Gray lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gray pushing down on Robinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gray controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gray.
Gray trying to mount his opponent but Robinson defends it.
Gray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gray passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gray has hold of Robinson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Robinson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray thowing shots but they're missing.
Gray is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Robinson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gray throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gray throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Robinson because Gray loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Gray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnold Robinson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gray ducks right into an uppercut from Robinson.
Gray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robinson.
Gray looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Robinson!
Gray looking to ground and pound but Robinson is blocking nicely.
Gray looking to secure an arm triangle but Robinson defends it well.
Gray lands a nice shot to the head.
Arnold Robinson's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gray wants to finish this one by submission but Robinson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gray.
Robinson regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Robinson defends it well.
Gray is working for a submission of some sort.
Gray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gray is trying to control the action in half guard but Robinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Robinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gray.
Gray is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.
Gray is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gray sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gray wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gray looking to finish with strikes here!
Gray is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Robinson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jeez, Arnold Robinson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arnold Robinson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brett Gray!
After winning the bout, Brett Gray thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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199 lbs
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223 lbs
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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
17 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Gold!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gold slips under a jab from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a body shot
and Gold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Gunnar Nelson has been cut.
Nelson lands a slapping body shot.
Gold looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson throws a good cross that connects.
Nelson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nelson swings for the body but Gold moves out of range.
Nelson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nelson moves out of range of the leg kick from Gold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson swings widly with a right hand
and Gold counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gold slips a nice elbow through Nelson's hands, connecting with Nelson's forehead.
Gold throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nelson defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold slips a nice elbow through Nelson's hands, connecting with Nelson's forehead.
Nelson keeping hold of Gold's head, controlling as best he can.
Gold throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nelson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nelson trying to control here.
Gold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nelson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson tries to roll over but Gold keeps him under control.
Gold is keen to just control but Nelson is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gold passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nelson!
Gold content just to control the position here.
Gold tries to control but Nelson wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gold looking to ground and pound but Nelson is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold unloads with some shots from mount but Nelson bucks and avoids them well.
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nelson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gold lands a big shot there that rocks Nelson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nelson blocking the ground and pound.
Nelson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gold lands with some strikes.
Gold putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nelson is rocked!
Gunnar Nelson's cut is getting worse.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Gold! Nelson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mr Gold!
Mr Gold managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darius Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Worsely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pudzianowski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tanzdiktator by Nachtmahr. Darius Pudzianowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Worsely's chin.
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32
164 lbs
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30
167 lbs
20 - 11 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darius Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Worsely!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Worsely throws a leg kick but Pudzianowski checks it.
Pudzianowski moves into range and clinches up with Worsely.
Worsely blocks a body shot from Pudzianowski.
Worsely misses with a short punch on the inside.
Worsely lands with a light punch inside.
Worsely working aggressively here.
Worsely tries to stall but Pudzianowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pudzianowski blocks a body shot from Worsely.
Worsely misses with a body punch.
Worsely is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pudzianowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pudzianowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Worsely controls his hands.
Worsely lands a nice shot to the body.
Worsely blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pudzianowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Worsely misses with the head strike.
Pudzianowski can't find room to land a body shot as Worsely controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Worsely.
Pudzianowski stops a takedown attempt from Worsely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worsely blocking some punches.
Worsely tries to work over Pudzianowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pudzianowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pudzianowski tries to work over Worsely's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Worsely lands with a light punch inside.
Worsely scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Worsely tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Pudzianowski.
Worsely is trying to drag Pudzianowski to the mat but Pudzianowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Darius Pudzianowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Worsely.
Worsely scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Worsely lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pudzianowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Worsely breaks from the clinch.
Pudzianowski takes a swing at Worsely's ribcage but misses.
Pudzianowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worsely thows a body shot but no joy.
Pudzianowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Pudzianowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Worsely.
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!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pudzianowski prevents a body shot from Worsely.
Pudzianowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Worsely.
Pudzianowski lands with a right to the head.
Worsely stalls.
Pudzianowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pudzianowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Worsely working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pudzianowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Worsely controls his hands.
Pudzianowski keeps control of Worsely as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pudzianowski has a couple of punches blocked by Worsely.
Pudzianowski has a couple of punches blocked by Worsely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski pushes Worsely back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Worsely slowing the pace effectively.
Worsely lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pudzianowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Worsely's elbow.
Worsely tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pudzianowski pushes Worsely back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Worsely makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Worsely stalling.
Worsely prevents a body shot from Pudzianowski.
Worsely is trying to maintain a safe position but Pudzianowski gets an underhook and turns Worsely into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Worsely fails to land.
Worsely is looking for a takedown.
Pudzianowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Worsely controls his hands.
Worsely working aggressively here.
Pudzianowski dodges an elbow strike from Worsely.
Worsely is trying to maintain a safe position but Pudzianowski gets an underhook and turns Worsely into the cage.
Worsely misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pudzianowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pudzianowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Worsely misses with a punch on the inside.
Worsely lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Worsely tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pudzianowski misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Worsely - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Worsely misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Worsely.
Pudzianowski misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Worsely throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Worsely prevents a body shot from Pudzianowski.
Worsely is trying to stall.
Worsely can't find room to land a body shot as Pudzianowski controls the action.
Pudzianowski working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Worsely will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pudzianowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pudzianowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Worsely thows a body shot but no joy.
Pudzianowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Worsely on the side of the head.
Pudzianowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pudzianowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Worsely moves out of range of the strikes.
Worsely throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Worsely lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Worsely is looking to chop away at Pudzianowski's legs.
Pudzianowski misses with a body shot.
Worsely throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Worsely throws a low kick, looking for Pudzianowski's leg but Pudzianowski calmly moves out of range.
Worsely takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Worsely throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pudzianowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Worsely at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Pudzianowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski misses with a body shot.
Pudzianowski scores with a punch to the head.
Worsely is rocked!
Pudzianowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Worsely is still on wobbly legs! Can Pudzianowski finish him?
Worsely struggles to land a body shot inside as Pudzianowski controls his hands.
Pudzianowski cracks Worsely with a nice body shot.
Pudzianowski tries to throw a body punch but Worsely avoids it by throwing Pudzianowski back against the cage.
Pudzianowski lands a body shot.
Worsely wants to stall.
Worsely throws a head punch that misses.
Pudzianowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pudzianowski fails to land.
Pudzianowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pudzianowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Pudzianowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worsely prevents a body shot from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski tries to land a knee to the head but Worsely blocks with his arms.
A short left from Pudzianowski.
Worsely has Pudzianowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pudzianowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pudzianowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Worsely backwards.
Pudzianowski blocks a body shot from Worsely.
Pudzianowski tries to throw a body punch but Worsely avoids it by throwing Pudzianowski back against the cage.
Pudzianowski lands a shoulder strike.
Pudzianowski misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worsely trying to control the position but instead, Pudzianowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Worsely into the cage.
Worsely is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Worsely is looking to take this one to the mat.
Darius Pudzianowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Worsely.
Pudzianowski prevents a body shot from Worsely.
Pudzianowski presses Worsely against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Worsely is breathing heavily.
Pudzianowski letting Worsely take a breather here.
Pudzianowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Worsely backwards.
Pudzianowski scores with a hook to the body.
Pudzianowski lands a left hand.
Pudzianowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Worselys head.
Pudzianowski gets through Worsely's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pudzianowski lands a big right hand that drops Worsely! The killer instinct kicks in and Pudzianowski finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Pudzianowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Pudzianowski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hug Raction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Like a surgeon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hug Raction!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raction ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Raction scores with the left hand. Edwards knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Blake Edwards has been cut.
Edwards clinches.
Raction can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
Edwards tries to circle away but Raction has him pinned against the cage.
Edwards cracks Raction with a nice body shot.
Raction is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards tries a body shot but Raction blocks it.
Edwards is leaning against Raction and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Edwards goes for a takedown attempt but Raction pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Raction looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Raction misses with a looping left.
Raction takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Edwards, right into the meat.
Edwards lands a nice shot that snaps Raction's head back.
Edwards staying out of range there.
Edwards scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Raction misses.
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!
Raction stuns Edwards with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raction misses with a hook
and Edwards holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Raction prevents a body shot from Edwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raction creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raction swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Edwards is trying to break free.
Edwards lands an uppercut.
Raction is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
Raction tries to stall but Edwards uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Raction blocks an elbow strike from Edwards.
A nice left hand lands by Raction.
Edwards trying to land knees to the body.
Edwards is working for takedown but Raction is calmly controlling the position for now.
Raction comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Raction will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Edwards up against the cage.
Raction lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edwards gets through Raction's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edwards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Raction misses with some punches.
Raction lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raction's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raction.
Raction misses with a body punch.
Raction is trying to maintain a safe position but Edwards gets an underhook and turns Raction into the cage.
Raction lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Raction working aggressively here.
A short left from Edwards.
Raction has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Raction misses with an elbow strike.
Edwards has picked Raction up - he's going for a ride! Edwards dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raction defending well though.
Edwards prevents Raction from standing back up.
Edwards wants to control but Raction is keeping him busy.
Raction makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Raction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Raction keeps moving.
Edwards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Edwards missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Edwards trying to control but Raction is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raction is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Edwards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Edwards's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Edwards takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Raction looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Raction misses with a straight left.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards motions for Raction to come forward. Edwards throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hug Raction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards connects with a body shot that sends Raction's belly button to the back.
Edwards thows a body shot but no joy.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raction looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
Raction tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Raction.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raction.
Raction uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Edwards has time to react.
Blake Edwards's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Raction.
Hug Raction seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Raction coming out on top.
Raction is looking to slow Edwards down with leg kicks.
Raction keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raction misses with a body shot.
Edwards smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raction fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Edwards.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Raction.
Raction throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Raction misses the shot to the body.
Raction throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards moves out of range of the leg kick from Raction.
A swing and a miss from Edwards.
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raction works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edwards feints and then cracks Raction's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raction down.
Raction's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edwards connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raction scrambles back to his feet.
Raction is rocked!
It looks like Hug Raction has been cut.
Edwards circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Raction tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Edwards wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blake Edwards!
A relieved looking Blake Edwards thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Mackenzie King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Hartola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mackenzie King might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Westside Connection - Gangsta Nation. William Mackenzie King had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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215 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Mackenzie King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Hartola!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackenzie King throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hartola counters with an outside leg kick.
Hartola throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mackenzie King throws a head kick but Hartola moves out of range.
Hartola misses the shot to the body.
Mackenzie King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hartola connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hartola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hartola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mackenzie King.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mackenzie King lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hartola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hartola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mackenzie King throws a chopping leg kick but Hartola manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hartola moves away from the strike by Mackenzie King.
Mackenzie King misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartola throws the kick towards the body but Mackenzie King avoids it.
Mackenzie King blocks a low kick nicely.
Mackenzie King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mackenzie King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mackenzie King blocks a jab.
Mackenzie King takes one to the chin there.
It looks like William Mackenzie King has been cut.
Mackenzie King throws a low kick, looking for Hartola's leg but Hartola calmly moves out of range.
Tommi Hartola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mackenzie King scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartola is trying to stand back up but Mackenzie King is controlling him
Mackenzie King is trying to control the action in half guard but Hartola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mackenzie King is looking to advance position but Hartola won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartola is trying to control but can't.
Hartola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mackenzie King pulls his head out easily.
Mackenzie King not doing much here.
Hartola is refusing to be controlled, as Mackenzie King sits in half guard.
Mackenzie King controlling the action here.
Hartola wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of William Mackenzie King.
Mackenzie King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mackenzie King checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mackenzie King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hartola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mackenzie King.
Good exchange - Mackenzie King coming out on top.
Hartola lands a head shot.
Hartola moves out of range of the strikes.
Mackenzie King moves out of range of the strikes.
Hartola throws a push kick but Mackenzie King slaps the foot to one side.
Hartola tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King tries to land a leg kick but Hartola saw it coming and moves away.
Hartola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hartola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mackenzie King - the referee stops the clock and Hartola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mackenzie King. Hartola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mackenzie King. Hartola does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Hartola blocks the low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mackenzie King.
Hartola throws a chopping leg kick but Mackenzie King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hartola lands with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mackenzie King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hartola's sensitive parts.
Mackenzie King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hartola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Mackenzie King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Mackenzie King's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mackenzie King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hartola tries a low kick but Mackenzie King avoids it.
Hartola lands a nice hook to Mackenzie King's body. Mackenzie King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mackenzie King throws out a leg kick but Hartola moves out of range and Mackenzie King only half commits.
Mackenzie King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mackenzie King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hartola swivels and escapes.
Mackenzie King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mackenzie King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mackenzie King throws a leg kick that misses.
Mackenzie King looks to score with a jab to the body but Hartola is just out of range.
Hartola feints and then cracks Mackenzie King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mackenzie King down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartola scores with a jab to the body.
Hartola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Hartola misses
and Mackenzie King counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mackenzie King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hartola on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hartola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mackenzie King.
Mackenzie King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hartola.
Mackenzie King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hartola.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mackenzie King.
Hartola throws a jab when Mackenzie King was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King wants to slow Hartola down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circling - Hartola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hartola scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hartola lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mackenzie King just misses with a punch to the body.
Mackenzie King throws a body punch but Hartola moves out of range.
Mackenzie King throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hartola fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mackenzie King is out of range.
Hartola throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Mackenzie King is predictable there
and Hartola counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hartola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Hartola.
Mackenzie King looks to land a left hand but Hartola moved out of range nicely.
Hartola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mackenzie King explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mackenzie King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hartola.
Mackenzie King throws a looping overhand right but Hartola ducks down to avoid it.
Mackenzie King moves out of range of the leg kick from Hartola.
A shot to the body from Mackenzie King misses
and Hartola counters with a nice leg kick.
Mackenzie King is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartola tries to work over Mackenzie King's front leg with a kick but Mackenzie King checks it.
Hartola loads up on a big right hand but Mackenzie King slips the punch.
Mackenzie King throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mackenzie King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hartola's sensitive parts.
Mackenzie King blocks a low kick nicely.
Hartola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mackenzie King.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mackenzie King crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hartola - the referee stops the clock and Mackenzie King gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hartola. Mackenzie King manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hartola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mackenzie King.
Hartola throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Hartola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Mackenzie King's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hartola scores with a jab to the head.
Mackenzie King takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mackenzie King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hartola throws a low kick but Mackenzie King avoids it.
Mackenzie King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mackenzie King throws a lazy right hand but Hartola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hartola gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Hartola.
Hartola avoids the body shot from Mackenzie King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie King throws a body punch but Hartola moves out of range.
Hartola tries a low kick but Mackenzie King avoids it.
Hartola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mackenzie King throws a series of punches but Hartola avoids them all with ease.
Mackenzie King misses with a straight left.
Hartola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hartola throws a jab when Mackenzie King was well out of range.
Mackenzie King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
William Mackenzie King's cut is getting worse.
Hartola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mackenzie King.
Hartola lands with an uppercut that bounces Mackenzie King off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartola throws a solid leg kick but Mackenzie King takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hartola.
Mackenzie King misses with a body punch
and Hartola counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mackenzie King is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mackenzie King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartola was well out of range. Poor timing from Mackenzie King.
Oh Mackenzie King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mackenzie King misses with a leg kick
and Hartola makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hartola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mackenzie King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hartola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Are you kidding me?! Hartola ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Mackenzie King clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommi Hartola!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tommi Hartola made sure he mentioned CEC Nutrition Q160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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