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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Howard Wolowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolowitz comes to the cage accompanied by The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Howard Wolowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolowitz throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Wolowitz effectively controlling the action here.
Thomas tries a body shot but Wolowitz blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Thomas.
A short body shot lands from Wolowitz as the two fighters clinch.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Wolowitz controls the action.
Thomas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wolowitz is defending well.
Wolowitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thomas tries to stall but Wolowitz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Wolowitz controls the action.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Wolowitz's head.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Thomas.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thomas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wolowitz backwards.
Wolowitz is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wolowitz.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolowitz is trying to break free.
Wolowitz jumps into guard, dragging Thomas to the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Wolowitz is keeping the position.
Wolowitz keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Wolowitz has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Thomas manages to get his head free but now Wolowitz has transitioned to an armbar! Thomas grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Wolowitz! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Howard Wolowitz!
Our winner, Howard Wolowitz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reino Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paniikki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reino Tolonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen has managed to clinch.
Tolonen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tolonen misses with a knee to the head.
Tolonen lands with a left to the head.
Paniikki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tolonen smiles and moves away.
Paniikki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tolonen's waist but Tolonen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paniikki off to one side.
Reino Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paniikki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reino Tolonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Tolonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tolonen motions for Paniikki to come forward. Tolonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paniikki shoots in but no luck this time.
Tolonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Paniikki looks for a takedown but Tolonen sprawls well.
Paniikki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tolonen defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki checks a low kick from Tolonen.
Tolonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Paniikki looks for a takedown but Tolonen sprawls well.
Tolonen misses with a body kick.
Tolonen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paniikki.
Tolonen is looking to clinch but Paniikki is avoiding it.
Paniikki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tolonen tries to avoid it but Paniikki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tolonen to the ground. Tolonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paniikki checks a leg kick nicely.
Tolonen stuffs the takedown attempt from Paniikki. Paniikki gets slowly back to his feet.
Reino Tolonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Tolonen misses.
Tolonen is looking to slow Paniikki down with leg kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Tolonen. No joy for Paniikki on that attempt.
Paniikki tries for a takedown but Tolonen circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen throws a front kick aimed at Paniikki's knee but Paniikki avoids it well.
Paniikki gets tackled into the cage by Tolonen. Tolonen maintains the clinch.
Tolonen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolonen lands a knee to the head.
Tolonen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Paniikki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Paniikki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tolonen to keep the fight standing.
Tolonen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Paniikki looking for a takedown.
Tolonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tolonen stops a takedown attempt from Paniikki.
Tolonen slows down the pace here.
Tolonen lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Paniikki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tolonen tries a knee to the head but Paniikki blocks it.
Tolonen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tolonen misses with a knee strike.
Paniikki wants to take the fight to the mat but Tolonen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paniikki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tolonen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tolonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paniikki.
Tolonen trying to land knees to the body.
Paniikki is trying to pull guard but Tolonen has him pressed against the cage.
Paniikki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tolonen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Come on Tolonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Paniikki has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tolonen regains guard immediately.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki wants to pass the guard but Tolonen is keeping the position.
Tolonen has an active guard here but Paniikki has managed to pass into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolonen is looking to improve his position.
Tolonen is pressing down on Paniikki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tolonen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paniikki is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reino Tolonen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tolonen but Tolonen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paniikki misses with a body shot
and Tolonen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tolonen.
Paniikki avoiding damage as Tolonen throws knees to the body.
Paniikki jumps guard but Tolonen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tolonen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tolonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paniikki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paniikki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Paniikki jumps guard but Tolonen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reino Tolonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Paniikki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tolonen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tolonen misses with a punch to the body.
Paniikki blocks an elbow strike from Tolonen.
Tolonen is struggling to control the position.
Tolonen scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki jumps guard but Tolonen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tolonen landing knees to the body.
Paniikki is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Tolonen.
A short uppercut from Tolonen.
Tolonen tries to land knees in the clinch but Paniikki avoids the damage to the body.
Paniikki avoiding damage as Tolonen throws knees to the body.
Tolonen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Paniikki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tolonen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paniikki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tolonen walks away with a smile on his face. Paniikki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Paniikki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tolonen.
Paniikki has a takedown stuffed.
Tolonen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tolonen leaves Paniikki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tolonen lands with a straight right. Paniikki didn't see that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tolonen, right into the meat.
Horrible takedown by Paniikki or perhaps it was just good defense by Tolonen which made him look bad.
Tolonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tolonen throws a head kick but Paniikki moves out of range.
Paniikki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tolonen throws a right and a left that Paniikki avoids nicely.
Tolonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tolonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paniikki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Paniikki showed some decent athleticism there.
Paniikki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paniikki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tolonen is just riding it out for now. Paniikki eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolonen has one foot on Paniikki's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tolonen instigates a clinch.
Tolonen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Paniikki tries to pull guard but Tolonen won't allow it.
Tolonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tolonen walks away with a smile on his face. Paniikki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reino Tolonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Paniikki checks a low kick from Tolonen.
Tolonen is looking to clinch.
Paniikki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tolonen's waist but Tolonen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paniikki off to one side.
Tolonen throws a low kick, looking for Paniikki's leg but Paniikki calmly moves out of range.
Paniikki misses with a takedown
and Tolonen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tolonen is struggling to control the position.
Tolonen lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Pelle Paniikki has been cut.
Tolonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paniikki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paniikki is working for takedown but Tolonen is calmly controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for Tolonen to work.
Paniikki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reino Tolonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pelle Paniikki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paniikki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tolonen walks away with a smile on his face. Paniikki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tolonen.
Tolonen is looking to clinch.
Tolonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Paniikki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tolonen is fending him off so far but Paniikki persists. Nope, Tolonen circles away and we're back to standing.
Tolonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paniikki manages to avoid it.
Tolonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tolonen working Paniikki over with knees to the body.
Tolonen landing knees to the head.
Tolonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paniikki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Tolonen.
Paniikki tries to pull guard but Tolonen won't allow it.
Reino Tolonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Paniikki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Tolonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tolonen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tolonen misses with a knee to the head.
Paniikki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tolonen uses from the top position.
Paniikki keeping moving, preventing Tolonen from controlling successfully.
Paniikki working for a triangle but Tolonen defends it easily.
Tolonen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Horrible takedown by Paniikki or perhaps it was just good defense by Tolonen which made him look bad.
Tolonen lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen tries to clinch up but Paniikki circles away and keeps his distance.
Tolonen clinches up against the cage.
Tolonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tolonen lands a knee to the head.
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!
Paniikki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paniikki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tolonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Paniikki up against the cage.
Tolonen lands a body punch.
Paniikki tries to pull guard but Tolonen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Reino Tolonen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Come on Tolonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki has Tolonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tolonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tolonen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tolonen tries a knee to the head but Paniikki blocks it.
Tolonen misses with a knee strike.
Paniikki managing to block the knees to the body from Tolonen.
Tolonen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tolonen is stalling here.
Paniikki tries to pull guard but Tolonen holds him up against the cage and eventually Paniikki drops back down to his feet.
Tolonen is pressed up against the cage. Paniikki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tolonen down to the mat. Tolonen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paniikki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tolonen tries to avoid it but Paniikki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tolonen to the ground. Tolonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tolonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Paniikki is out of range and Tolonen settles back down.
Reino Tolonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paniikki.
Paniikki has his takedown stuffed
and Tolonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tolonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paniikki has time to react.
Some wild striking there from Tolonen.
Tolonen throws a front kick that sends Paniikki stumbling back into the cage.
Tolonen misses with a low kick.
Tolonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Paniikki. That did some damage!
Tolonen misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tolonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pelle Paniikki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paniikki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tolonen smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reino Tolonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tolonen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reino Tolonen!
Reino Tolonen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Glass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glass comes to the cage accompanied by Lamb of God- Walk With Me In Hell . Kulakov has chosen Lube-Shparu as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Glass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Kulakov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulakov throws a right hand that Glass ducks under and follows up with a left that Glass also avoids with ease.
Glass has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Glass tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kulakov swivels and escapes.
Kulakov lands a big right hand that sends Glass crashing to the mat! Kulakov stays standing though and waves Glass back to his feet!
Glass is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Glass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Glass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Horrible takedown by Glass or perhaps it was just good defense by Kulakov which made him look bad.
Glass slips a jab and a cross from Kulakov.
Kulakov looks to throw the jab but Glass is out of range.
Glass seems to have got his legs back now.
Kulakov misses with a body punch
and Glass decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kulakov's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Glass accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Glass wants to pass the guard but Kulakov is keeping the position.
Kulakov wants to stand but Glass is controlling the position.
Glass with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Glass in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kulakov wants to stand up but Glass is controlling him.
Glass passes Kulakov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Glass is looking to take a break and control but Kulakov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Glass throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Glass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulakov keeps working.
Glass is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kulakov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glass is trying to work for a kimura but Kulakov is defending well.
Kulakov kicks off Glass and gets to his feet.
Kulakov misses with an uppercut
and Glass counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Glass swings around for an armbar but Kulakov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Glass's guard.
Glass is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Glass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kulakov manages to get himself to full guard.
Kulakov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Glass looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass prevents Kulakov from getting back to his feet.
Glass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Glass wants to control from the top but Kulakov keeps moving.
Glass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Glass throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kulakov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glass wants to control from the top but Kulakov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sloppy strikes from Kulakov. Those never looked like landing.
Kulakov misses with a hook.
Kulakov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glass shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kulakov but Kulakov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Glass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulakov throws a lazy uppercut
and Glass counters with a shoot takedown. Kulakov fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glass drops back looking for a leg! Kulakov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kulakov manages to kick Glass off! Glass jumps back into Kulakov's guard.
Glass prevents Kulakov from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glass trying to move into half guard but instead Kulakov has managed to sweep!
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 Bobby Glass will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Glass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kulakov.
Glass shoots for a double leg takedown but Kulakov sprawls well. He's pushed Glass's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Glass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kulakov misses with a few strikes there.
Glass shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kulakov as he jumps to the side.
Glass defending well as Kulakov loads up on a big left hand.
Kulakov swings for the body but Glass moves out of range.
Kulakov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Glass decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kulakov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Glass 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.
Bobby Glass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kulakov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Glass is controlling him.
Kulakov keeping full guard, as Glass tries to pass.
Glass with a flurry of punches that miss.
Glass working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Glass has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kulakov is looking to stand up but Glass isn't so interested in that idea.
Glass looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glass throws a big elbow that misses.
Kulakov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kulakov throws an overhand right that lands on Glass's shoulder, as Glass tries to avoid the shot.
Glass shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kulakov sprawls well. Kulakov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Glass gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Glass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viktor Kulakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulakov lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kulakov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kulakov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kulakov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Glass counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kulakov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Glass is working for a kimura but Kulakov is defending it quite comfortably.
Glass not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Glass missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Glass is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulakov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kulakov is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glass wants to advance to full mount but Kulakov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kulakov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Glass accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Glass is standing up over Kulakov. Kulakov looks to escape but Glass dives into side control.
Kulakov pushes Glass away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Glass gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glass trying to control the position but Kulakov is working away.
Glass looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Glass has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Glass dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Glass shoots in for a double leg but Kulakov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kulakov stuffs the takedown.
Kulakov misses with a body shot
and Glass counters with a shoot takedown. Kulakov fights it but they end up in guard.
Kulakov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kulakov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kulakov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Glass is controlling him.
Kulakov kicks Glass off and gets to his feet.
Glass is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kulakov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Glass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glass will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Viktor Kulakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulakov throws a right and a left that Glass avoids nicely.
Glass decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kulakov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Glass is working for a kimura but Kulakov is defending it quite comfortably.
Kulakov wants to get back to his feet.
Glass seems to be working for a kimura but Kulakov defends the submission attempt.
Glass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulakov keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glass sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kulakov defending well though.
Kulakov is looking to escape.
Kulakov is defending against the submission attempts here by Glass.
Glass sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kulakov defending well though.
Glass seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kulakov is trying to stand back up but Glass is controlling him
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glass not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Glass wants to take a breather but Kulakov is having none of it.
Kulakov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Glass.
Glass throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Glass wants to pass the guard but Kulakov is defending well.
Kulakov is refusing to be controlled, as Glass sits in half guard.
Glass missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Glass is working for a submission of some sort.
Kulakov pushes Glass off looking to stand but Glass dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glass throwing shots but Kulakov is blocking nicely.
Glass controlling the action here.
Glass looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Glass prevents Kulakov from standing back up.
Viktor Kulakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glass passes to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Glass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Glass, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Glass!
Bobby Glass bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xocoyotzin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Leverage - Sentenced. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xocoyotzin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maynard.
Maynard moves out of range as Xocoyotzin throws a body kick.
Maynard throws out a loose jab but Xocoyotzin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maynard.
Maynard blocks a leg kick.
Xocoyotzin connects with a single shot there.
Xocoyotzin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maynard missing with a left hand there. Xocoyotzin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maynard throws the kick towards the body but Xocoyotzin avoids it.
Xocoyotzin pushes Maynard away with a front kick.
Xocoyotzin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maynard is out of range.
Xocoyotzin throws a lazy right hand but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maynard blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xocoyotzin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xocoyotzin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maynard's calf.
Xocoyotzin misses with a head kick.
Xocoyotzin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xocoyotzin.
Maynard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Xocoyotzin takes a swing at Maynard's ribcage but misses.
Maynard blocks a leg kick.
Xocoyotzin loads up on a big right hand but Maynard slips the punch.
Maynard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maynard wants to slow Xocoyotzin down by chopping away at his legs.
Xocoyotzin checks a leg kick nicely.
Maynard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xocoyotzin.
Maynard misses with a wild body shot.
Xocoyotzin misses with a straight right.
Maynard throws a nice looking combination but Xocoyotzin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xocoyotzin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Xocoyotzin showed some decent athleticism there.
Maynard is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin wants to work for an arm triangle but Maynard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xocoyotzin lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xocoyotzin is looking to take a break and control but Maynard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xocoyotzin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xocoyotzin works his way into side control.
Maynard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xocoyotzin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maynard is working hard here to advance position.
Xocoyotzin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Maynard will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Xocoyotzin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Maynard regains half guard.
Xocoyotzin trying to advance position but Maynard counters by regaining guard.
Maynard has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Xocoyotzin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Maynard.
Xocoyotzin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Xocoyotzin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Xocoyotzin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maynard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Xocoyotzin's guard! Nice work there by Maynard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard tries to free his leg and advance position but Xocoyotzin is retaining full guard.
Xocoyotzin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maynard won't allow Xocoyotzin to sweep him here.
Xocoyotzin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maynard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maynard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maynard trying to control but Xocoyotzin is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xocoyotzin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maynard throws a hook but Xocoyotzin blocks it.
Maynard throws a leg kick but Xocoyotzin checks it.
Xocoyotzin scores with a leg kick.
Xocoyotzin throws a head kick that misses.
Maynard tries to move into range but Xocoyotzin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xocoyotzin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maynard lands a nice looking body kick.
Xocoyotzin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maynard's calf.
Maynard tries to move into range but Xocoyotzin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maynard tries to land a front kick but Xocoyotzin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xocoyotzin looks to throw the jab but Maynard is out of range.
Xocoyotzin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xocoyotzin 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 Maynard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maynard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Xocoyotzin lands a head kick. Maynard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Xocoyotzin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maynard's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard checks the leg kick.
Maynard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maynard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Maynard.
Xocoyotzin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maynard counters with a two punch combo.
Xocoyotzin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maynard is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xocoyotzin.
A head kick misses from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin misses with a low kick as Maynard jumps back.
Xocoyotzin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maynard to the ground. Xocoyotzin is now in Maynard's guard.
Maynard 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.
Xocoyotzin trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xocoyotzin's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maynard moves out of range of the body kick from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin misses with a wild body shot.
Maynard lands a body shot.
Xocoyotzin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Xocoyotzin throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Xocoyotzin misses the target.
Xocoyotzin scores with a kick to the body.
Xocoyotzin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Xocoyotzin staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maynard. Xocoyotzin does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin throws a leg kick but Maynard sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Xocoyotzin misses
enabling Maynard to counter with a crisp jab.
Xocoyotzin slips under a jab from Maynard.
Jab from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maynard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xocoyotzin's head.
Maynard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xocoyotzin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard throws a nice looking combination but Xocoyotzin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xocoyotzin misses with a head kick.
Xocoyotzin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Xocoyotzin is predictable there
and Maynard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maynard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maynard jabs Xocoyotzin right on the nose. Xocoyotzin blinks but takes it well.
A head kick from Maynard lands but Xocoyotzin takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Maynard.
Xocoyotzin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xocoyotzin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A bone on bone clash there as Xocoyotzin blocks the leg kick.
Xocoyotzin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xocoyotzin fails to land the takedown.
Xocoyotzin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xocoyotzin.
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xocoyotzin has a takedown stuffed.
Xocoyotzin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maynard wants to control but Xocoyotzin postures up.
Maynard sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Maynard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maynard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Maynard throws a shot to the body.
Xocoyotzin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maynard's head backwards.
Xocoyotzin throws a head kick but Maynard moves out of range.
Xocoyotzin keeps the fight on the outside.
Xocoyotzin throws a head kick that misses.
Xocoyotzin misses with a body kick.
Xocoyotzin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maynard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xocoyotzin. Xocoyotzin obviously looking to wear him down.
Maynard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Xocoyotzin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maynard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maynard checks a leg kick.
Xocoyotzin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maynard counters with a good low kick that Xocoyotzin was not able to check.
Xocoyotzin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maynard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xocoyotzin can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard slips a straight right by Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin lands a head shot.
Maynard moves away from the strike by Xocoyotzin.
Maynard delivers a nice body kick.
Xocoyotzin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maynard blocks a jab.
Maynard blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Maynard misses.
Xocoyotzin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xocoyotzin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maynard on the side of the head.
Xocoyotzin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maynard misses with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maynard.
Xocoyotzin misses with a takedown attempt - Maynard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xocoyotzin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maynard is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin throws a leg kick but Maynard moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Xocoyotzin misses.
Xocoyotzin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maynard finds it's way round the side to connect with Xocoyotzin's head.
Xocoyotzin misses with a body kick.
Maynard blocks a leg kick.
Maynard keeps Xocoyotzin at a distance using the push kick.
Xocoyotzin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maynard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maynard feints and then cracks Xocoyotzin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xocoyotzin down.
Maynard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xocoyotzin looks for the body kick but Maynard saw that one coming.
Maynard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard checks a leg kick.
Xocoyotzin thows a leg kick but Maynard checks it
and Maynard counters with a right hand to the body.
Xocoyotzin moves out of range as Maynard throws a body kick.
Maynard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Xocoyotzin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xocoyotzin throws a sloppy head kick and Maynard moves out of range easily.
Xocoyotzin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maynard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Xocoyotzin.
Maynard throws a series of punches but Xocoyotzin moves out of range.
Xocoyotzin moves out of range of the body kick from Maynard.
Xocoyotzin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Xocoyotzin loads up on a big right hand but Maynard slips the punch.
Xocoyotzin throws a leg kick but Maynard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is looking to chop away at Xocoyotzin's legs.
Maynard feints and then cracks Xocoyotzin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xocoyotzin down.
Xocoyotzin moves out of range of the body kick from Maynard.
Maynard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Xocoyotzin if he has to take too many more of those.
Xocoyotzin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maynard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maynard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xocoyotzin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xocoyotzin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xocoyotzin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maynard is out of range.
Xocoyotzin tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xocoyotzin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maynard connects with a jab.
Maynard throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Maynard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maynard 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexander Maynard!
Alexander Maynard 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Quadros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Umberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Quadros might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pride Theme. Umberto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Perry Como - Magic Moments. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stephen Quadros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Umberto!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Quadros. That's going to slow Umberto down.
Umberto avoids the body shot from Quadros.
Quadros takes one to the side of the head.
Umberto throws a low kick but Quadros avoids it.
Umberto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quadros.
A good leg kick by Quadros.
Umberto dives in and grabs Quadros's left leg, looking for a takedown. Quadros pushes down on Umberto's head and hops out.
Umberto looks to throw the jab but Quadros is out of range.
Quadros fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Umberto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Quadros.
Quadros throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umberto is looking to land body kicks.
Quadros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quadros throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quadros lands with an uppercut that bounces Umberto off the cage and back into range.
Quadros cracks a nice hook into Umberto's ribs.
Quadros defending well as Umberto loads up on a big left hand.
Quadros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Umberto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quadros wants to slow Umberto down by chopping away at his legs.
Quadros throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Umberto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quadros sizes up Umberto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Umberto throws a head kick that misses
and Quadros counters with a body kick.
Quadros throws a head kick that misses.
Umberto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quadros was well out of range. Poor timing from Umberto.
Umberto misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umberto wants to land a leg kick but Quadros is out of range.
Quadros tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Umberto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Quadros digs a good body shot into Umberto's ribs.
Stephen Quadros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quadros throws a leg kick but Umberto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Quadros tenderised Umberto's leg. Umberto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Quadros misses with a hook to the body
and Umberto counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Quadros's guard now.
Quadros wants to stand but Umberto is controlling the position.
Quadros keeping moving, preventing Umberto from controlling successfully.
Umberto chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umberto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quadros is keeping the position for now.
Umberto trying to control the position from guard on top but Quadros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quadros wants to sweep but no luck.
Umberto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quadros works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quadros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quadros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Umberto won't allow Quadros to get back to his feet.
Quadros will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Umberto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Umberto postures up in Quadros's guard and throws a big left but Quadros blocks it.
Quadros is controlling Umberto's posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Umberto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quadros defends it nicely.
Stephen Quadros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Umberto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quadros scoring well with a low kick there.
Quadros fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Umberto.
Umberto moves out of range of the leg kick from Quadros.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umberto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Quadros.
Quadros lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Umberto misses with a takedown attempt - Quadros sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quadros swinging wildly here.
Umberto lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Quadros dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Umberto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Quadros checks it well.
Quadros scores with a head kick.
It looks like Roberto Umberto has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Quadros. That's going to slow Umberto down.
Quadros does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Umberto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Quadros bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Umberto's head backwards.
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!
Quadros looks to land a combination. Umberto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Umberto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Quadros quickly recovers to half guard.
Umberto prevents Quadros from standing back up.
Quadros is looking to control Umberto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Quadros avoid being mounted?
Quadros wants to stand back up but Umberto manages to pass into side control.
Quadros is trying to escape the position but Umberto is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umberto working the ground and pound but Quadros is defending the strikes.
Quadros controls the position for a moment.
Quadros tries to improve position but can't.
Umberto lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Quadros down.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Quadros dodges the ground and pound from Umberto.
Quadros is trying to control Umberto's posture but Umberto avoids it.
Umberto cracks Quadros with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Quadros defending against the ground and pound.
Umberto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Umberto misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Umberto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quadros keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quadros tries to buck Umberto off but Umberto is having none of it.
Umberto working the ground and pound but Quadros is defending the strikes.
Quadros gets back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quadros looks like he's trying to stand up.
Umberto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Quadros is trying to control but can't.
Quadros is controlling Umberto's trapped leg to prevent Umberto from advancing to side control.
Quadros blocking the ground and pound attempt from Umberto.
Quadros blocking the ground and pound attempt from Umberto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umberto controlling the action here.
Umberto is looking for a kimura but Quadros is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Umberto to get the leverage.
Umberto throws a strike but Quadros avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Quadros is pulling down on Umberto's head. It's preventing any offense from Umberto, at least for the moment.
Quadros wants to improve his position but instead Umberto has moved into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Quadros manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Quadros wants to stand and escape but Umberto is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quadros looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Umberto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Umberto is looking to work some ground and pound but Quadros has wrist control.
Umberto won't allow Quadros to get back to his feet.
Quadros not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quadros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Umberto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quadros working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umberto.
Umberto wants to pass the guard but Quadros is keeping the position.
Umberto cracks Quadros with a solid left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quadros is pulling down on Umberto's head. It's preventing any offense from Umberto, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umberto won't allow Quadros to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stephen Quadros will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roberto Umberto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Umberto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Quadros misses with a body kick.
Umberto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quadros.
Umberto throws an overhand right that lands on Quadros's shoulder, as Quadros tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Quadros.
Umberto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Quadros quickly recovers to half guard.
Umberto is looking to take a break and control but Quadros is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quadros on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quadros is trying to stand back up but Umberto is controlling him
Umberto throwing shots but Quadros is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quadros tries to get to full guard but Umberto has control of the leg.
Quadros works his way to full guard. Good work.
Umberto tries to free his leg and advance position but Quadros is retaining full guard.
Quadros has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Umberto off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Umberto looks for a takedown but Quadros sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Umberto.
Stephen Quadros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Umberto.
Quadros comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Umberto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Quadros.
Umberto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quadros with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umberto ducks right into an uppercut from Quadros.
Quadros lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Quadros throws a head kick that Umberto semi-blocks.
Umberto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Quadros avoids it really well and circles away.
Umberto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Quadros.
Quadros is looking to wear down Umberto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Quadros motions for Umberto to come forward. Quadros throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quadros throws a jab but it's blocked by Umberto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quadros fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A good leg kick by Quadros.
Umberto throws a jab when Quadros was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Umberto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Umberto.
Quadros scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stephen Quadros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quadros throws a head kick that Umberto semi-blocks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Umberto is defended easily by Quadros.
Quadros throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quadros tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Umberto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Umberto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stephen Quadros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quadros fails to land with a series of punches.
Umberto avoids the body shot from Quadros.
Roberto Umberto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umberto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quadros throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Quadros is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Umberto misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Umberto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quadros looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Quadros. That's going to slow Umberto down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Quadros showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Quadros, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Quadros!
A victorious Stephen Quadros thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buer Eremiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed has chosen Motley Crue - Kickstart My Heart as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buer Eremiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lewis Creed!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eremiel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Creed manages to avoid it.
Creed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eremiel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Creed.
Eremiel looks to land a right hand but Creed moved out of range.
Eremiel scores with a jab to the head.
Creed throws a leg kick that misses.
Eremiel throws a sloppy head kick and Creed moves out of range easily.
Eremiel misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Creed.
Creed connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Creed there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Eremiel digs a good hook to Creed's body.
Eremiel scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Creed throws a front kick that sends Eremiel stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed connects with an inside leg kick.
Creed throws a chopping leg kick but Eremiel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Creed lands with a shot to the body.
Creed avoids the body shot from Eremiel.
Lewis Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Eremiel misses.
Creed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Eremiel is out of range.
Creed throws a leg kick but Eremiel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Donk. Eremiel catches Creed right on the button with a cross.
Eremiel ducks under a wild hook from Creed.
Creed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eremiel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Creed finds it's way round the side to connect with Eremiel's head.
Creed throws a leg kick that is checked
and Eremiel counters with a stiff right hand.
Creed pivots, looking for a leg kick but Eremiel is out of range and Creed settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Creed.
Eremiel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed misses with a body shot
and Eremiel counters with a big head kick but Creed shrugs it off.
A low kick from Creed is predictable there
and Eremiel counters with a straight right hand.
Creed is looking to score with low kicks.
Eremiel checks a leg kick nicely.
A left lands for Eremiel.
Eremiel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eremiel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Eremiel throws a leg kick but Creed moved away.
Eremiel checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Creed misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremiel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Creed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Creed digs a good hook to Eremiel's body.
Creed misses with a body shot.
Creed keeps Eremiel at a distance using the push kick.
Creed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eremiel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Creed throws a front kick aimed at Eremiel's knee but Eremiel avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Creed blocks the leg kick.
Creed swings for the body but Eremiel moves out of range.
Creed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Creed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Creed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Creed tries a low kick but Eremiel avoids it.
Eremiel moves out of range of the leg kick from Creed.
Eremiel lands with a shot to the body.
Creed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eremiel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Creed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eremiel's sensitive parts.
Creed attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Creed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Creed swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Creed closes the distance and clinches.
Creed misses with an elbow strike.
Eremiel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice body punch from Creed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Creed 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Creed.
Creed thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Eremiel if he has to take too many more of those.
Lewis Creed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eremiel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Creed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Creed thows a body shot but no joy.
Creed lands a body shot.
Creed takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Creed.
Eremiel connects with a single shot there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Eremiel checks a leg kick.
Eremiel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creed throws a half hearted mid kick.
Creed lands the left hand.
Creed misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremiel stuns Creed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab by Creed.
Eremiel throws a head kick but Creed moves out of range.
Creed jabs Eremiel right on the nose. Eremiel blinks but takes it well.
Creed finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Creed looks for the body kick but Eremiel saw that one coming.
Creed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eremiel moves away.
Creed throws a sloppy head kick
and Eremiel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eremiel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eremiel moves out of range of the leg kick from Creed.
Creed misses with a body shot
and Eremiel counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eremiel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Creed looks to land a body kick but Eremiel moved away.
Creed misses with a body shot.
Creed thumps Eremiel with a low kick.
Good shot there by Eremiel.
Creed's corner calls for a 1-2. Creed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Creed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Eremiel misses.
Nice straight punches there by Eremiel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eremiel.
Creed misses with a low kick.
Eremiel dodges the punch combination from Creed.
Creed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Creed thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Creed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Creed misses with a lunging right hand
and Eremiel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Creed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Creed missing with a left hand there. Eremiel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eremiel just misses with a punch to the body.
Creed throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Creed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Eremiel checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Creed misses
and Eremiel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Creed thinking.
Creed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eremiel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Creed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eremiel tries to land a front kick but Creed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Eremiel throws a jab when Creed was well out of range.
Creed just misses with a punch to the body.
Eremiel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Creed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Creed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Eremiel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Creed under the eye.
Eremiel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lewis Creed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Eremiel digs a good hook to Creed's body.
Creed will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Creed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eremiel moves away.
Eremiel looks to land a left hand but Creed moved out of range nicely.
Creed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Creed is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Eremiel rather than just go for the knockout.
Creed throws a low kick but Eremiel moves out of range easily.
Eremiel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Creed looks for the body kick but Eremiel saw that one coming.
Eremiel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Creed lands a nice hook to Eremiel's body. Eremiel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eremiel lands a body shot.
Creed thumps Eremiel with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed thumps Eremiel with a low kick.
Creed thumps Eremiel with a low kick.
Eremiel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Creed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Creed throws a sloppy body shot
and Eremiel counters with a straight right hand.
Eremiel misses with a body shot.
Creed swats away the attempt to clinch by Eremiel.
Eremiel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eremiel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Creed.
Creed swats away the attempt to clinch by Eremiel.
Creed throws a body punch but Eremiel moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremiel throws a lazy uppercut
and Creed counters with a low kick, right behind Eremiel 's knee.
Creed lands a head kick. Eremiel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Eremiel throws out a loose jab but Creed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Creed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed misses with a hook.
Eremiel is looking to land body kicks.
Creed sizes up Eremiel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Creed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eremiel. That did some damage!
Creed jabs at Eremiel's body.
Creed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eremiel was well out of range. Poor timing from Creed.
Creed tries to land a leg kick but Eremiel saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Creed does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Eremiel moves out of range of the leg kick from Creed.
Creed will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Creed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eremiel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Creed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Eremiel with a hook.
Creed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eremiel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Creed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Creed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremiel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Creed throws a shot from downtown. Eremiel moves away and avoids it.
Eremiel misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creed misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Eremiel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Creed throws a low kick but Eremiel avoids it.
Creed throws a head kick that misses
letting Eremiel counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Creed moves out of range as Eremiel strikes.
Buer Eremiel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eremiel moves into range and clinches up with Creed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Creed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Creed has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Creed!
After winning the bout, Lewis Creed thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Alavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Flashlighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flashlighter has chosen Ocoai - La Main d'Electrique as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Alavaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Flashlighter!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alavaara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alavaara lands a nice shot that snaps Flashlighter's head back.
Flashlighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flashlighter misses with a wild body shot.
Flashlighter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alavaara.
Alavaara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flashlighter swings for the body but Alavaara moves out of range.
Flashlighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alavaara can pounce on him.
Flashlighter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alavaara.
Alavaara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alavaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flashlighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Alavaara.
Alavaara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flashlighter.
Alavaara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alavaara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Flashlighter misses.
Flashlighter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alavaara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flashlighter scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alavaara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Flashlighter connects with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alavaara.
Alavaara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Flashlighter digs a good hook to Alavaara's body.
Flashlighter cracks Alavaara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Flashlighter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Flashlighter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Flashlighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alavaara connects with an inside leg kick.
Flashlighter is looking to chop away at Alavaara's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flashlighter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alavaara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alavaara motions for Flashlighter to come forward. Alavaara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alavaara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flashlighter.
Alavaara lands a jab to Flashlighter's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara slips under a jab from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alavaara looks to land a left hand but Flashlighter moved out of range nicely.
Flashlighter misses with a body punch
and Alavaara counters with a nice body kick.
Flashlighter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alavaara lands a nice hook to Flashlighter's body. Flashlighter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Flashlighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alavaara. Alavaara obviously looking to wear him down.
Alavaara's corner calls for a 1-2. Alavaara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alavaara scores with a nice right hand.
Flashlighter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Flashlighter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Flashlighter with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Alavaara.
Flashlighter cracks Alavaara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara throws a leg kick but Flashlighter checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alavaara 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 Flashlighter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flashlighter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Felix Flashlighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alavaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flashlighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Alavaara.
Alavaara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alavaara tries to land a leg kick but Flashlighter saw it coming and moves away.
Flashlighter misses with a straight right.
Flashlighter walks into a stiff left hand from Alavaara.
Flashlighter swats away the attempt to clinch by Alavaara.
Alavaara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flashlighter dodges the punch combination from Alavaara.
Flashlighter misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alavaara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Flashlighter throws a hook but Alavaara avoids it easily.
Alavaara tries to clinch but Flashlighter moves out of range.
Alavaara is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alavaara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Flashlighter throws a body punch but Alavaara moves out of range.
Flashlighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alavaara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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!
Flashlighter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alavaara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flashlighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left lands for Flashlighter.
Flashlighter thows a body kick. Alavaara tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Flashlighter throws a low kick, looking for Alavaara's leg but Alavaara calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Alavaara dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Flashlighter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alavaara's calf.
Alavaara slips a straight right by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alavaara.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alavaara crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Flashlighter - the referee stops the clock and Alavaara gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Flashlighter. Alavaara manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Flashlighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Alavaara.
Flashlighter blocks a head kick by Alavaara.
Alavaara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Flashlighter.
Alavaara misses the jab.
Flashlighter throws a right hand that Alavaara ducks under and follows up with a left that Alavaara also avoids with ease.
Alavaara misses with a low kick.
Alavaara looks to land a right hand but Flashlighter moved out of range.
Alavaara cracks Flashlighter with an open hand slap.
Flashlighter connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Flashlighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alavaara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alavaara 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 Flashlighter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flashlighter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Flashlighter misses with a kick to the body.
Alavaara checks a leg kick nicely.
Flashlighter lands with a hook. Alavaara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alavaara closes the distance and pushes Flashlighter back into the cage.
Flashlighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alavaaras head.
Flashlighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Alavaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alavaara takes a shot to the head.
Flashlighter letting Alavaara take a breather here.
Flashlighter scores with a shot to the side of Alavaara's head.
Flashlighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter is looking to break free of the clinch but Alavaara has double underhooks.
Alavaara blocks an elbow strike.
Flashlighter tries to land knees in the clinch but Alavaara avoids the damage to the body.
Flashlighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Flashlighter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alavaara backwards.
Alavaara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flashlighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Flashlighter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alavaara throws an elbow that misses.
Flashlighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alavaara blocks an uppercut.
Alavaara controlling the action here for a moment.
Alavaara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alavaara blocks a body shot from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flashlighter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Flashlighter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alavaara avoids a wild elbow strike from Flashlighter.
Alavaara with a knee to the head.
Alavaara struggles to land a body shot inside as Flashlighter controls his hands.
Alavaara tries to break free but Flashlighter pushes him back against the cage.
Flashlighter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alavaara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Flashlighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Alavaara.
Alavaara throws an elbow but it misses.
Alavaara struggles to land a body shot inside as Flashlighter controls his hands.
Flashlighter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alavaara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flashlighter cracks Alavaara with an open hand slap.
Alavaara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara scores with a kick to the body.
Flashlighter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alavaara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flashlighter.
Alavaara throws a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Flashlighter scores with a four punch combination!
Flashlighter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Flashlighter is breathing heavily.
Flashlighter checks a leg kick.
Alavaara throws a right hand that Flashlighter ducks under and follows up with a left that Flashlighter also avoids with ease.
Alavaara connects with a leg kick. Flashlighter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mauri Alavaara is winning the standup battle so far.
Flashlighter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Flashlighter blocks the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flashlighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alavaara.
Flashlighter throws a chopping leg kick but Alavaara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alavaara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Felix Flashlighter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Flashlighter scores with the left hand. Alavaara knows he should have avoided that one.
Flashlighter wants to land a leg kick but Alavaara is out of range.
Alavaara blocks the body kick.
Flashlighter throws a leg kick but Alavaara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Flashlighter wants to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flashlighter, right into the meat.
Flashlighter takes a swing at Alavaara's ribcage but misses.
Flashlighter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alavaara walks into a jab.
Flashlighter scores with a leg kick.
Flashlighter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alavaara jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter tries to land a front kick but Alavaara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alavaara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flashlighter gets a clinch.
Alavaara lands a nice knee to the body.
Flashlighter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alavaara pushes Flashlighter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alavaara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alavaara lands a body shot.
Mauri Alavaara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alavaara slows down the pace here.
Alavaara blocks an uppercut.
Alavaara blocks a body shot from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter tries a body shot but Alavaara blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flashlighter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alavaara lands with a short shot to the head.
Flashlighter misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter lands with a short shot to the head.
Flashlighter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alavaara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alavaara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flashlighter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Flashlighter manages to break the clinch.
Flashlighter feints and then cracks Alavaara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alavaara down.
Alavaara connects with a solid leg kick.
Alavaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flashlighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Alavaara.
Alavaara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flashlighter. Flashlighter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Flashlighter jabs Alavaara right on the nose. Alavaara blinks but takes it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alavaara.
Alavaara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flashlighter throws a low kick but Alavaara avoids it.
Alavaara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flashlighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Alavaara.
Alavaara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Flashlighter is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flashlighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Flashlighter misses the target.
Flashlighter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alavaara makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Flashlighter really felt that one!
Alavaara misses with a body kick.
Flashlighter throws a body punch but Alavaara moves out of range.
Alavaara takes a swing at Flashlighter's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flashlighter.
Alavaara feints a jab promting Flashlighter to slip. Alavaara then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Flashlighter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Flashlighter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Alavaara blocks the leg kick.
Alavaara misses with a wild body shot.
Flashlighter moves out of range as Alavaara strikes.
Flashlighter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alavaara momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alavaara looks to land a combination but Flashlighter avoids it well.
Alavaara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter misses with a low kick.
Alavaara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flashlighter looks to throw a body kick
and Alavaara counters with a leg kick.
Flashlighter connects with a nice looking jab.
Flashlighter connects with a leg kick. Alavaara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauri Alavaara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alavaara has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauri Alavaara!
Mauri Alavaara very nearly forgot to thank Perkele! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelinho Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kujansuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelinho Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kujansuu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kujansuu!
Kujansuu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Garcia.
Kujansuu blocking the ground and pound.
Garcia jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kujansuu is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kujansuu and Garcia has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Garcia misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kujansuu defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia in side control, throwing shots but Kujansuu defends.
The referee asks Garcia politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Garcia prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kujansuu is trying to buck Garcia off.
Garcia looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kujansuu is avoiding damage well.
Kujansuu dodges the ground and pound from Garcia.
Kujansuu is not content to let Garcia control the position.
Garcia lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kujansuu is looking for a sweep.
Garcia misses with the ground and pound.
Garcia tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Garcia in side control, throwing shots but Kujansuu defends.
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kujansuu keeps working.
Garcia throws an elbow but Kujansuu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Garcia cracks Kujansuu with a big right hand but Kujansuu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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!
Kujansuu prevents Garcia from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kujansuu is not content to let Garcia control the position.
Kujansuu defending against the ground and pound.
Garcia working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia tries to score with some ground and pound. Kujansuu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kujansuu trying to control but Garcia flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Garcia throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Kujansuu covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Garcia misses with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia working for a choke but Kujansuu is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Kujansuu is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Garcia off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Garcia missing with strikes from the back.
Kujansuu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garcia is persistently looking for the submission but Kujansuu is defending it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelinho Garcia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcia.
Garcia checks the leg kick.
Garcia cracks a nice hook into Kujansuu's ribs.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kujansuu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garcia's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Kujansuu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kujansuu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kujansuu looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Kujansuu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcia thows a body shot but no joy.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kujansuu throws out the jab.
Garcia thows a body shot but no joy.
Kujansuu connects with a body shot that sends Garcia's belly button to the back.
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelinho Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Kujansuu.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia checks a low kick from Kujansuu.
Kujansuu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garcia.
Kujansuu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kujansuu.
Garcia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kujansuu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Marcelinho Garcia has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kujansuu keeps Garcia at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kujansuu cracks Garcia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kujansuu cracks Garcia with a hook to the temple - Garcia is on wobbly legs here! Kujansuu swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Garcia falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kujansuu wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kalle Kujansuu!
Kalle Kujansuu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flo Wer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogami Itto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wer comes to the cage accompanied by My Sweet Lord by George Harrison. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Flo Wer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ogami Itto!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Itto misses its intended target.
Itto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wer scores with a decent looking hook.
Wer just misses with a punch to the body.
Itto scores with a head kick.
A punch combination from Itto misses.
Itto swinging wildly here.
Ogami Itto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wer thows a body shot but no joy.
Wer slips under a jab.
Wer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wer misses the shot to the body.
Wer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Itto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wer.
Wer throws a hook but Itto avoids it easily.
Itto slips a straight right by Wer.
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!
Wer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Itto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Itto connects with a body shot.
Itto scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itto tries to score with a low kick but Wer moves his leg out of the way.
Itto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Itto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wer.
Itto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wer to the ground. Itto is now in Wer's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wer looking for a sweep. Not yet Wer, not yet.
Wer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Itto's guard.
Wer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Itto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Itto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Itto is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Wer rolls with it to try and escape but Itto cranks on the arm and Wer is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ogami Itto!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ogami Itto thanked Adrenaline for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaarlo Vihtala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Ivanovits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vihtala's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pohjois-Karjala. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ivanovits's choice of entrance music: The Odorants - This Night. 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 Sergei Ivanovits was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Vihtala!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Ivanovits!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihtala is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ivanovits.
It looks like Kaarlo Vihtala has been cut.
Both fighters circling a little - Ivanovits finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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!
Ivanovits pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vihtala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ivanovits counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Vihtala out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Ivanovits is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sergei Ivanovits!
Sergei Ivanovits is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Sergei Ivanovits 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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