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NFC 179 Kovalenko vs Tripper PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osgar MacGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herzog's entrance music is Takida - Curly Sue. A fine choice. MacGregor has chosen Scotland The Brave (Leonidas) as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Herzog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osgar MacGregor!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGregor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Herzog moves out of range of the strikes.
MacGregor throws a series of punches but Herzog moves out of range.
Herzog throws a push kick but MacGregor slaps the foot to one side.
MacGregor feints and then cracks Herzog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Herzog down.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacGregor. That's going to slow Herzog down.
MacGregor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Herzog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Herzog scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Herzog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Herzog connects with a body shot that sends MacGregor's belly button to the back.
MacGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Herzog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacGregor manages to avoid it.
MacGregor throws a jab when Herzog was well out of range.
MacGregor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Herzog.
MacGregor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Osgar MacGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacGregor wants to clinch.
MacGregor digs a good body shot into Herzog's ribs.
Nice shot by Herzog.
Herzog misses with a hook. MacGregor ducked under it nicely.
Herzog scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacGregor doesn't seem bothered though.
Herzog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacGregor.
Herzog checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A thudding body kick lands there by Herzog!
A jab from Herzog does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herzog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacGregor. That did some damage!
Herzog on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Herzog throws a lazy head kick
and MacGregor counters with a thumping low kick.
MacGregor throws a series of punches but Herzog moves out of range.
Herzog ducks under a wild hook from MacGregor.
Some bone on bone action there as Herzog checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
MacGregor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Herzog is looking to wear down MacGregor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
MacGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Herzog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Herzog misses with a wild body shot.
Herzog throws out a loose jab but MacGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herzog.
MacGregor connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog ducks under a wild hook from MacGregor.
MacGregor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Herzog stalks MacGregor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into MacGregor's face. MacGregor staggers backwards, shaken.
MacGregor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGregor. Herzog does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Herzog.
Sloppy strikes from MacGregor. Those never looked like landing.
MacGregor stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Herzog misses.
Herzog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacGregor can pounce on him.
Herzog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacGregor moves away.
Herzog scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MacGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacGregor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Herzog scores with a jab to the jaw.
Herzog walks into a stiff left hand from MacGregor.
MacGregor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Herzog.
MacGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Herzog misses with a double jab.
Herzog misses with a looping right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacGregor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Herzog.
Herzog moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - MacGregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacGregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osgar MacGregor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
MacGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Herzog throws a big shot that misses.
MacGregor lands a leg kick that knocks Herzog off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick from MacGregor misses.
Herzog lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacGregor's sensitive parts.
Herzog cracks the inside of MacGregor's front leg.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Herzog. MacGregor shrugs it off though.
MacGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Herzog moves out of range easily.
Herzog moves out of range of the strikes.
MacGregor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Herzog misses with a few strikes there.
Herzog scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
MacGregor is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog seems to be working for a kimura but MacGregor defends the submission attempt.
Herzog stalling away here and it's allowed MacGregor to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
MacGregor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacGregor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Herzog trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herzog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Herzog looking to sit in guard and control but MacGregor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Herzog is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacGregor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Herzog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacGregor has managed to get both his arms back between Herzog's legs - danger averted.
Herzog keeping moving, preventing MacGregor from controlling successfully.
MacGregor passes Herzog's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGregor is trying to control. Herzog wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Herzog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacGregor pulls his head out easily.
MacGregor slips a nice elbow through Herzog's hands, connecting with Herzog's forehead.
Herzog trying to hold on to MacGregor's head to control him but MacGregor postures up.
MacGregor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Herzog knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog is pressing down on MacGregor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacGregor is in close to Herzog's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Herzog trying to control the position.
Herzog wants to control the position but MacGregor says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
MacGregor throwing shots but Herzog is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herzog makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Herzog.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGregor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Herzog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 Chris Herzog will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
MacGregor ducks under a wild hook from Herzog.
MacGregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MacGregor throws a looping overhand right but Herzog ducks down to avoid it.
Herzog misses with a straight right.
Herzog throws a hook but MacGregor avoids it easily.
Herzog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacGregor manages to avoid it.
MacGregor jabs Herzog to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Osgar MacGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacGregor throws a head kick that misses.
MacGregor is looking to score with low kicks.
Herzog throws a body punch but MacGregor moves out of range.
Herzog looks to score with a jab to the body but MacGregor is just out of range.
MacGregor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacGregor takes a swing at Herzog's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGregor. Herzog does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacGregor scores with a hook to the body. Herzog takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Herzog lands with a hook. MacGregor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Herzog moves away.
Herzog fails with the takedown.
MacGregor slips under a jab from Herzog.
A jab from Herzog misses.
Good leg kick by MacGregor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacGregor.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacGregor lands a nice hook to Herzog's body. Herzog takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacGregor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGregor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Herzog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Herzog.
MacGregor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Herzog takes one on the button.
MacGregor moves into the clinch.
Herzog is working for takedown but MacGregor is calmly controlling the position for now.
MacGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Herzog controls his hands.
MacGregor breaks from the clinch.
Herzog is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
MacGregor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacGregor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good work by Herzog as he checks the leg kick.
MacGregor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and MacGregor duly obliges.
Herzog misses with the combination.
Herzog looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
MacGregor thumps Herzog with a low kick.
MacGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
MacGregor lands with a nice body punch.
MacGregor scores with a head kick. Herzog tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A big right from Herzog misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacGregor.
Herzog tries to land a leg kick but MacGregor saw it coming and moves away.
Herzog moves out of range of the leg kick from MacGregor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor leaves Herzog with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herzog comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacGregor misses with a wild body shot.
MacGregor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Herzog lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacGregor backwards.
MacGregor gets through Herzog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Herzog fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacGregor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Herzog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herzog is trying to push MacGregor away but MacGregor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
MacGregor pushes Herzog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osgar MacGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacGregor 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osgar MacGregor!
Our winner, Osgar MacGregor, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Kake Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman has chosen Leverage - Mister Universe as his entrance music. Huey Freeman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kake Nyrkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huey Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyrkki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freeman manages to avoid it.
Freeman blocks a head kick by Nyrkki.
Freeman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nyrkki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nyrkki stuns Freeman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Freeman scores with a jab. Nyrkki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Freeman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nyrkki.
Nyrkki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nyrkki scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Freeman.
Nyrkki misses with a combination
and Freeman counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freeman ducks under a wild hook from Nyrkki.
A shot to the liver by Freeman. Beautiful body shot.
Nyrkki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Freeman is out of range and Nyrkki settles back down.
Nyrkki throws a right hand that misses
and Freeman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Kake Nyrkki has been cut.
Freeman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Freeman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice leg kick lands there from Freeman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Nyrkki.
Freeman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nyrkki.
A nice leg kick lands there from Freeman.
Nyrkki is breathing heavily.
Nyrkki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nyrkki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Freeman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nyrkki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nyrkki misses with a straight right.
Freeman swings for the body but Nyrkki moves out of range.
Nyrkki lands a front kick.
Kake Nyrkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freeman lands a nice hook to Nyrkki's body. Nyrkki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman looks for the body kick but Nyrkki saw that one coming.
Nyrkki is looking to clinch but Freeman is avoiding it.
Nyrkki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nyrkki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Freeman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Freeman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nyrkki!
Freeman lands a big shot there that rocks Nyrkki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman wants to control the pace but Nyrkki is squirming around nicely.
Freeman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Freeman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Freeman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nyrkki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Freeman with a couple of short strikes.
Freeman with good strikes from the mount here!
Kake Nyrkki's cut is getting worse.
Freeman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Freeman tries to control but Nyrkki wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is landing with some decent strikes but Nyrkki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Freeman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nyrkki is rocked!
Freeman lands a big shot there that rocks Nyrkki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Nyrkki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Freeman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nyrkki's face.
Freeman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nyrkki's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freeman loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Nyrkki scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Freeman land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Freeman stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huey Freeman!
A very excited looking Huey Freeman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adebisi has chosen Go Go Adebisi as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Silakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Adebisi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adebisi fails with a takedown attempt.
Silakka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Adebisi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Silakka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adebisi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silakka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adebisi stops Silakka from standing up.
Adebisi has gone for a leg lock! Silakka slips out almost immediately though and dives into Adebisi's guard.
Silakka looking to pass the guard.
Adebisi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adebisi being controlled here, momentarily.
Adebisi keeping moving, preventing Silakka from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Simo Silakka just wasn't active enough.
Adebisi just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Adebisi.
Adebisi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silakka was well out of range. Poor timing from Adebisi.
Adebisi lands with a hook. Silakka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Silakka misses.
Silakka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silakka tries to land a front kick but Adebisi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Adebisi.
Adebisi keeps the fight on the outside.
Adebisi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silakka manages to avoid it.
Adebisi shoots in but no luck this time.
Silakka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silakka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adebisi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silakka rather than just go for the knockout.
Adebisi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silakka in his tracks.
Silakka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Adebisi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silakka - the referee stops the clock and Adebisi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silakka. Adebisi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Simo Silakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Adebisi misses the target.
Silakka connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silakka missing with a left hand there. Adebisi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silakka lands a big head kick that sends Adebisi tumbling to the mat! Silakka takes a step backwards and waves Adebisi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Simon Adebisi has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adebisi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silakka sprawls well initially but Adebisi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Adebisi misses with a head shot. Silakka uses the momentum to regain guard.
Adebisi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silakka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adebisi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adebisi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Adebisi pushing down on Silakka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silakka tries to kick Adebisi off but Adebisi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Adebisi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silakka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adebisi.
Adebisi is working for a submission of some sort.
Silakka is looking for a sweep. Adebisi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adebisi is working for a kimura here but Silakka manages to reverse the position and he's now in Adebisi's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silakka wants to control from the top but Adebisi keeps moving.
Adebisi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silakka manages to get himself to full guard.
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 Simo Silakka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Adebisi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adebisi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adebisi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Adebisi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Silakka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adebisi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silakka has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Adebisi but great work by Silakka.
Adebisi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silakka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adebisi keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adebisi wants to control but Silakka postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi tries to bench press Silakka off him but Silakka keeps the position.
Adebisi gets back to half guard.
Silakka wants to take a breather but Adebisi is having none of it.
Adebisi is trying to get back to full guard.
Adebisi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Adebisi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simon Adebisi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silakka wants to free his trapped foot but Adebisi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silakka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silakka's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Simo Silakka has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Adebisi gets the takedown into side control.
Adebisi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silakka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adebisi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Silakka to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi wants to control but Silakka is keeping him busy.
Adebisi throws an elbow but Silakka slips to the side and avoids it well.
Adebisi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adebisi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adebisi looking to control but instead Silakka has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Adebisi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silakka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adebisi.
Silakka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silakka has Adebisi pulled in close to control his posture.
Adebisi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silakka is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silakka looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adebisi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simon Adebisi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
The fighters circling - Adebisi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silakka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adebisi moves away.
Simo Silakka is winning the standup battle so far.
Silakka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silakka throws a head kick but Adebisi moves out of range.
Silakka misses with a straight left.
Silakka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adebisi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Adebisi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silakka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silakka misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adebisi. Silakka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adebisi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silakka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adebisi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silakka connects with a right hand. Adebisi shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silakka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi scores with a decent looking hook.
Adebisi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Adebisi. Beautiful body shot.
Adebisi checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Silakka.
Adebisi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donk. Adebisi catches Silakka right on the button with a cross.
Adebisi checks a leg kick.
Adebisi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silakka misses with a low kick.
Silakka throws a leg kick
and Adebisi counters with a left right combination that sends Silakka crashing to the mat - Adebisi wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Silakka out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Adebisi!
A victorious Simon Adebisi 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Staton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Staton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mgła- With Hearts Toward None II . Stroker has chosen TBR - Bigger Than Kiss as his entrance music. Harry Stroker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Staton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Stroker!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Stroker coming out on top.
An inside leg kick lands from Staton.
Stroker looks to score with a jab to the body but Staton is just out of range.
Staton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stroker was well out of range. Poor timing from Staton.
Stroker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Staton looks to land a left hand but Stroker moved out of range nicely.
Stroker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Staton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stroker's sensitive parts.
Staton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stroker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A good leg kick by Staton.
Stroker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Staton throws a head kick that misses.
Stroker slips a straight right by Staton.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stroker.
Staton throws a head kick but Stroker moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Stroker.
Stroker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stroker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Staton throws a sloppy head kick and Stroker moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Staton as he connects with a hook.
Staton throws a chopping leg kick but Stroker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Staton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stroker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee Staton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stroker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Staton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Staton cracks the inside of Stroker's front leg.
Stroker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stroker avoids the head kick by Staton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Staton throws a head kick but Stroker moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Stroker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stroker looks to land a left hand but Staton moved out of range nicely.
Staton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stroker avoids the body shot from Staton.
Staton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stroker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Staton throws a body punch but Stroker moves out of range.
Stroker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stroker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Staton ducks under a wild hook from Stroker.
Staton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Staton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stroker.
Stroker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stroker in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stroker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Staton is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staton is not content to let Stroker control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Staton is looking for a sweep.
Stroker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Staton is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stroker working the ground and pound but Staton is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Stroker crashes against the mat.
Stroker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stroker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stroker working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker trying to control the action but Staton is working from the bottom.
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The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Staton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Stroker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Staton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stroker clobbers Staton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Staton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Staton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Staton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Staton takes a swing at Stroker's ribcage but misses.
Stroker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Staton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stroker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stroker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Staton misses the target.
Staton misses with an uppercut. Stroker saw that one coming.
Stroker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Staton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stroker misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stroker connects with a solid leg kick.
Staton throws a front kick aimed at Stroker's knee but Stroker avoids it well.
Stroker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stroker avoids the head kick by Staton.
Harry Stroker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stroker throws out a powerful jab.
Stroker scores with a shot to the body.
Stroker throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Staton stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Stroker follows into mount!
Staton is rocked!
Stroker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stroker punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Staton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stroker drops a big elbow. That's hurt Staton! More shots from Stroker and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Stroker!
A relieved looking Harry Stroker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Juntunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroker comes into the arena with Deathlike Silence - Who's Gonna Bury Me blaring out of the sound system. Juntunen has chosen Lumessakahlaajat as his entrance music. 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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220 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Stroker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomi Juntunen!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntunen throws a low kick, looking for Stroker's leg but Stroker calmly moves out of range.
Stroker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stroker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stroker throws a low kick, looking for Juntunen's leg but Juntunen calmly moves out of range.
Stroker checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stroker.
Juntunen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Juntunen motions for Stroker to come forward. Juntunen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Juntunen misses with a two punch combination.
Juntunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stroker blocks a head kick by Juntunen.
Juntunen tries a low kick but Stroker avoids it.
Juntunen misses with a combination
and Stroker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Juntunen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stroker.
It looks like Bob Stroker has been cut.
Juntunen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stroker will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntunen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stroker throws a hook but Juntunen avoids it easily.
Juntunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stroker manages to avoid it.
Juntunen misses with a kick to the body.
Stroker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juntunen manages to avoid it.
Stroker moves out of range as Juntunen throws a body kick.
Stroker 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.
Stroker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stroker avoids the head kick by Juntunen.
Stroker moves away from the strike by Juntunen.
Stroker jabs Juntunen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Juntunen catches Stroker right on the button with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stroker.
Juntunen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stroker.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stroker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stroker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stroker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Juntunen misses the shot to the body.
Juntunen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stroker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stroker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A clash of legs there as Juntunen blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Juntunen.
Juntunen misses with a low kick.
Stroker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntunen moves away.
Stroker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stroker wants to control but Juntunen is keeping him busy.
Juntunen tries to get to full guard but Stroker has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen trying to control here.
Stroker wants to free his trapped foot but Juntunen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stroker wants to control but Juntunen is keeping him busy.
Stroker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stroker is trying to control the action in half guard but Juntunen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juntunen is pressing down on Stroker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker looking to pass the guard.
Juntunen controls Stroker momentarily but Stroker frees himself.
Stroker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stroker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stroker passes Juntunen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Juntunen actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroker works his way into side control.
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 Bob Stroker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Stroker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Juntunen misses with a right hand
enabling Stroker to counter with a crisp jab.
Stroker misses with a body kick.
Stroker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Juntunen.
Juntunen misses with a body kick.
Stroker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stroker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Juntunen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stroker somewhat.
Juntunen connects with a body shot that sends Stroker's belly button to the back.
Juntunen ducks under a wild hook from Stroker.
The fighters circling - Stroker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juntunen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stroker blocks a head kick by Juntunen.
Juntunen throws a wild body kick that Stroker sees coming a mile off.
Stroker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stroker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntunen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntunen scoring well with a low kick there.
Juntunen lands a glancing blow to the side of Stroker's head.
Stroker misses with a low kick as Juntunen jumps back.
Stroker throws a low kick, looking for Juntunen's leg but Juntunen calmly moves out of range.
Stroker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntunen.
Juntunen takes a swing at Stroker's ribcage but misses.
Stroker moves out of range as Juntunen strikes.
Juntunen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stroker. Juntunen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juntunen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juntunen connects with a solid leg kick.
Juntunen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stroker moves out of range of the body kick from Juntunen.
Stroker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stroker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroker moves forwards but Juntunen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stroker throws a head kick but Juntunen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen avoids the head kick by Stroker.
Juntunen throws the kick towards the body but Stroker avoids it.
Stroker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juntunen avoids a kick to the body.
Juntunen 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.
Stroker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juntunen feints and then cracks Stroker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stroker down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stroker throws a head kick that Juntunen semi-blocks.
Stroker throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Juntunen.
Stroker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juntunen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stroker moves away.
Stroker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stroker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stroker moves out of range as Juntunen throws a body kick.
Juntunen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Juntunen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker throws a wild body kick that Juntunen sees coming a mile off.
A jab lands there for Juntunen.
Juntunen connects with a jab.
Juntunen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Juntunen misses with a head kick.
Juntunen tries to bum rush Stroker with a series of wild strikes but Stroker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stroker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Juntunen throws a wild body kick that Stroker sees coming a mile off.
Nice body kick from Juntunen.
Tomi Juntunen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntunen slips a jab from Stroker.
Juntunen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Juntunen pushes Stroker away with a front kick.
Juntunen lands a jab to the head.
Stroker tries to move into range but Juntunen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stroker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Juntunen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stroker thows a body shot but no joy.
Stroker loads up on a big right hand but Juntunen slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Juntunen.
Stroker misses with a lunging right hand
and Juntunen counters with a low kick, right behind Stroker 's knee.
Juntunen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stroker blocks a head kick by Juntunen.
Stroker throws a low kick but Juntunen avoids it.
Stroker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Juntunen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Juntunen scores with a sloppy right hand. Stroker should have avoided that one.
Stroker throws a head kick that misses.
Stroker throws a leg kick that misses.
Juntunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stroker tries to work over Juntunen's front leg with a kick but Juntunen checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid body kick from Juntunen.
Juntunen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stroker's calf.
Juntunen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Juntunen jabs Stroker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Juntunen throws a jab but it's blocked by Stroker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Juntunen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Stroker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Juntunen.
Stroker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juntunen throws a leg kick but Stroker moved away.
Juntunen tries to land a front kick but Stroker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Juntunen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Juntunen throws a head kick but Stroker moves out of range.
Stroker throws a head kick that misses.
Stroker lands a nice hook to Juntunen's body. Juntunen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stroker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stroker takes a swing at Juntunen's ribcage but misses.
Juntunen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stroker.
Juntunen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juntunen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stroker. Stroker obviously looking to wear him down.
Juntunen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juntunen misses the shot to the body.
Juntunen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bob Stroker's cut is getting worse.
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!
Juntunen throws a leg kick but Stroker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Juntunen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stroker.
Juntunen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker misses with a low kick as Juntunen jumps back.
Juntunen throws a sloppy head kick and Stroker moves out of range easily.
Stroker connects with a solid leg kick.
Stroker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Juntunen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stroker somewhat.
Stroker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stroker tries a low kick but Juntunen avoids it.
Stroker throws a hook to the side of Juntunen's head but Juntunen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Juntunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Juntunen misses with a body kick.
Stroker connects with a body shot that sends Juntunen's belly button to the back.
A right-left combo lands from Juntunen.
Stroker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stroker connects with a body shot.
Stroker swings for the body but Juntunen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stroker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juntunen throws a push kick but Stroker slaps the foot to one side.
Stroker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juntunen.
Juntunen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stroker takes a swing at Juntunen's ribcage but misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Juntunen. Stroker shrugs it off though.
That kick from Juntunen tenderised Stroker's leg. Stroker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Juntunen misses with an uppercut. Stroker saw that one coming.
Stroker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stroker is looking to wear down Juntunen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Juntunen cracks Stroker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Juntunen tries a low kick but Stroker avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Juntunen.
Stroker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stroker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomi Juntunen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juntunen keeps Stroker at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Juntunen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Juntunen misses the shot to the body.
Juntunen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Juntunen throws a lazy right hand but Stroker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stroker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Juntunen scores with a jab. Stroker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Juntunen looks for the body kick but Stroker saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stroker.
Juntunen throws an overhand right that lands on Stroker's shoulder, as Stroker tries to avoid the shot.
Stroker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stroker avoids a kick to the body.
Stroker tries a low kick but Juntunen avoids it.
Stroker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stroker blocks a leg kick.
Stroker scores with a shot to the body.
Stroker avoids the head kick by Juntunen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen tries to land a front kick but Stroker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stroker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Juntunen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stroker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stroker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Juntunen.
Stroker ducks under a wild hook from Juntunen.
Juntunen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Juntunen swings for the body but Stroker moves out of range.
Juntunen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Juntunen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stroker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stroker thumps Juntunen with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Juntunen misses with a series of wild punches.
Juntunen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stroker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomi Juntunen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Juntunen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomi Juntunen!
Tomi Juntunen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven S Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Scary. Svensson has chosen Muay Thai as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takanori Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sven S Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomi looks for a takedown but Svensson sprawls well.
Gomi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svensson.
Svensson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gomi.
Gomi feints and as Svensson raises his hands in defense, Gomi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gomi trying to control but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Svensson controls Gomi momentarily but Gomi frees himself.
Gomi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Svensson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Svensson wants to sweep here but Gomi controlling him for the moment.
Svensson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson is looking to stand up but Gomi isn't so interested in that idea.
Gomi looking to sit in guard and control but Svensson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Svensson stands up from Gomi's guard - Svensson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Svensson scores with a jab.
Sven S Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomi swinging wildly here.
Gomi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomi lands a head kick!
Svensson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gomi sizes up Svensson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Svensson tries to clinch up.
Gomi lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Svensson lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson cracks Gomi with a good jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Svensson.
Svensson misses with a looping left.
Gomi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Svensson finds it's way round the side to connect with Gomi's head.
Sven S Svensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svensson lands a head kick!
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomi moves away.
Svensson throws out a leg kick but Gomi moves out of range and Svensson only half commits.
Gomi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomi.
Svensson misses with a head kick.
Svensson throws the left hand but Gomi avoids the punch easily.
Gomi drives through and clinches with Svensson against the cage.
Svensson lands a good knee to the midsection. Gomi won't want to take too many of those.
Gomi tries to work over Svensson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gomi swings wildly with an uppercut but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomi pushes Svensson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Gomi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gomi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomi can't get the takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Svensson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gomi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Gomi misses.
Svensson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gomi's sensitive parts.
Gomi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheers as Gomi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Svensson doesn't seem phased though.
Gomi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Svensson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gomi.
Svensson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomi is one step ahead there.
Gomi advances position into side control!
Svensson is trying to get back to his feet.
Gomi tries to score with some ground and pound. Svensson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Svensson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svensson defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sven S Svensson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gomi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Svensson throws a leg kick but Gomi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Svensson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gomi checks a leg kick.
Gomi connects with a leg kick. Svensson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Svensson moves out of range as Gomi strikes.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Svensson.
Gomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takanori Gomi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Svenssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gomi scores with a takedown into Svensson's guard.
Svensson is trying to control the position but Gomi postures up.
Gomi wants to control from the top but Svensson keeps moving.
Svensson trying to control the position.
Svensson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomi defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi stopping the sweep attempt from Svensson.
Svensson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Svensson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Svensson controls Gomi momentarily but Gomi frees himself.
Gomi throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gomi trying to control but Svensson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Svensson 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.
Gomi trying to control but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Gomi pushing down on Svensson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Svensson wants to improve his position but Gomi is controlling well.
Gomi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Svensson is trying to control but can't.
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!
Gomi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Svensson defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi trying to control the action but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Svensson moves into full guard.
Gomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svensson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Svensson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gomi wants to improve his position but Svensson is controlling well.
Gomi wants to control the action here but instead Svensson manages to pass to full mount!
Gomi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Svensson wants to get back to his feet but Gomi is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is looking to get to half guard.
Svensson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Gomi lands a head kick!
Gomi blocks a head kick by Svensson.
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.
Svensson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomi's corner calls for a 1-2. Gomi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gomi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Svensson tries to bum rush Gomi with a series of wild strikes but Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomi moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takanori Gomi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gomi shoots in looking for a takedown but Svensson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gomi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Svensson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gomi backs up against the cage.
Svensson looks for the body kick but Gomi saw that one coming.
Gomi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Svensson is out of range.
Gomi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Svensson. Svensson obviously looking to wear him down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Svensson misses.
Sven S Svensson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Svensson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomi throws out the jab.
Gomi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svensson.
Svensson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Svensson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomi misses with a head kick.
Gomi connects with the punch.
Gomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.
Svensson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svensson throws a push kick but Gomi slaps the foot to one side.
Svensson dodges the punch combination from Gomi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomi scores with a nice strike.
Gomi checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson throws out a leg kick but Gomi moves out of range and Svensson only half commits.
An inside leg kick from Svensson misses.
Svensson lands with a straight right. Gomi didn't see that one coming.
Gomi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gomi throws a combination. Svensson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Svensson slips a jab and a cross from Gomi.
Svensson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gomi slips under a jab.
Svensson connects with a solid leg kick.
Svensson throws a looping overhand right but Gomi ducks down to avoid it.
Gomi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Svensson sprawls well. Svensson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gomi gets slowly back to his feet.
Svensson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Svensson tests Gomi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gomi's sensitive parts.
Gomi throws a body punch but Svensson moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomi.
Svensson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gomi.
Gomi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Svensson moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Gomi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svensson throws a shot from downtown. Gomi moves away and avoids it.
Svensson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Svensson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a hook.
Gomi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Svensson is out of range.
Svensson throws a head kick but Gomi moves out of range.
Svensson slips a jab and a cross from Gomi.
Svensson misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Svensson.
Gomi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Svensson sprawls well initially but Gomi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi prevents Svensson from improving his position.
Svensson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gomi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Svensson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gomi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gomi's back!
Gomi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Svensson.
Svensson is trying to stick to Gomi's back but Gomi is turning into Svensson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Svensson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gomi.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Gomi from controlling successfully.
Gomi lands a couple of elbows.
Svensson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gomi.
Gomi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is looking for a triangle but Gomi pushes his legs off easily.
Gomi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gomi scoring with some ground and pound.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Gomi from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gomi.
Gomi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Svensson wants to get back to his feet but Gomi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gomi throwing strikes from guard but Svensson blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Takanori Gomi.
I think Gomi 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sven S Svensson!
A victorious Sven S Svensson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Rauta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rauta comes into the arena with Frederik - Harva Meistä On Rautaa blaring out of the sound system. Overeem has chosen Anthem as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35
264 lbs
30 - 18 - 0 |
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31
264 lbs
21 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Rauta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem scores with a sloppy right hand. Rauta should have avoided that one.
Rauta blocks a low kick nicely.
Rauta throws a wild body kick that Overeem sees coming a mile off.
Rauta takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Left hook, right uppercut from Overeem.
Rauta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rauta throws a leg kick but Overeem sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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!
Overeem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rauta.
Overeem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Overeem thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rauta if he has to take too many more of those.
Overeem scores with a head kick.
Rauta blocks a head kick by Overeem.
Overeem tried to score with a low kick but Rauta checks it.
Overeem misses with a wild combination.
Overeem moves out of range of the body kick.
Overeem tries a low kick but Rauta avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem misses with a body kick.
Overeem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rauta. That did some damage!
Rauta tests Overeem's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rauta thows a body shot but no joy.
Overeem looks to throw a body kick
and Rauta counters with a nice leg kick.
Rauta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Overeem motions for Rauta to come forward. Overeem throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rauta slips a jab from Overeem.
Rauta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Overeem is out of range and Rauta settles back down.
Rauta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Overeem has managed to clinch.
Overeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Overeem lands a head kick. Rauta smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Pertti Rauta has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Overeem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem throws a wild body kick that Rauta sees coming a mile off.
Overeem looks for the body kick but Rauta saw that one coming.
Overeem closes the distance and clinches.
Rauta missing with knees to the body.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but Rauta blocks with his arms.
A body shot lands from Rauta.
Rauta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rauta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rauta lands an elbow just above Overeem 's eye.
Overeem managing to block the knees to the body from Rauta.
Rauta tries to throw a body punch but Overeem avoids it by throwing Rauta back against the cage.
Overeem pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but Rauta blocks it.
Overeem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Overeem looking to throw knees to the head but Rauta is blocking nicely.
Overeem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rauta tries a knee to the head but Overeem blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rauta missing with knees to the body.
Overeem tries to throw a body punch but Rauta avoids it by throwing Overeem back against the cage.
Rauta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Overeem's defenses.
Overeem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overeem closes the distance and pushes Rauta back into the cage.
Rauta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rauta tries a body shot but Overeem blocks it.
Nice body punch from Rauta.
Rauta managing to block the knees to the body from Overeem.
Overeem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rauta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Overeem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rauta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alistair Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rauta takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overeem is looking to slow Rauta down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem keeps the fight on the outside.
Rauta looks for the body kick but Overeem saw that one coming.
Rauta thows a body shot but no joy.
Rauta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Overeem was well out of range. Poor timing from Rauta.
Overeem fails to land with a series of punches.
Rauta takes one on the button.
Rauta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Overeem cracks Rauta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Overeem feints a jab promting Rauta to slip. Overeem then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rauta slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rauta doesn't manage to clinch there - Overeem circles away.
Overeem throws a looping overhand right but Rauta ducks down to avoid it.
Overeem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rauta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pertti Rauta's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Overeem checks a low kick from Rauta.
Overeem throws a front kick aimed at Rauta's knee but Rauta avoids it well.
Overeem swings widly with a right hand
and Rauta counters with a left to the body.
Overeem attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rauta is looking to wear down Overeem with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Overeem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rauta counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Overeem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
Rauta throws a body punch but Overeem moves out of range.
Alistair Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rauta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Overeem makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rauta connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem has closed the distance and engaged Rauta in a clinch.
Overeem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rauta scores with a hook to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rauta.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Rauta as the two fighters clinch.
Rauta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rauta lands a right hand.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Rauta on the inside.
Rauta unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rauta misses with a punch to the body.
Overeem blocks an elbow strike from Rauta.
Overeem managing to block the knees to the body from Rauta.
Rauta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Overeem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rauta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rauta drops Overeem with a big knee straight up the middle! Overeem is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Overeem is rocked!
It looks like Alistair Overeem has been cut.
Rauta misses with a body shot.
Overeem is still on wobbly legs! Can Rauta finish him?
Rauta rushes Overeem and presses him up against the cage.
Overeem seems to have recovered his senses.
Overeem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rauta lands with a light punch inside.
Rauta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Overeem in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rauta.
Rauta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Come on Rauta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Overeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rauta is looking to clinch.
Rauta moves in looking to clinch but Overeem pushes him off.
Rauta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Overeem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Overeem swats away the attempt to clinch by Rauta.
Overeem throws a big shot that misses.
Overeem misses with a body kick.
Overeem throws a right and a left that Rauta avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rauta.
Rauta ducks under a wild hook from Overeem.
Alistair Overeem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Overeem takes a swing at Rauta's ribcage but misses.
Rauta tries to clinch there but Overeem circles away.
Rauta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Overeem.
Rauta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overeem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rauta. Overeem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rauta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Overeem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rauta.
Rauta scores with a jab.
Overeem misses with a kick to the body.
Rauta throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rauta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rauta wants to clinch up but Overeem keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Overeem throws a leg kick but Rauta checks it.
Rauta throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rauta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rauta sends Overeem crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rauta is motioning to the referee to let Overeem up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rauta throws a front kick aimed at Overeem's knee but Overeem avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rauta.
Rauta fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Overeem to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Overeem looks to clinch but Rauta throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Overeem taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pertti Rauta!
An out of breath Pertti Rauta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnie Ironz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Tauno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ironz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Limp Bizkit - Gold Cobra. Tauno comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pelican - Dead Between The Walls kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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273 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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnie Ironz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Tauno!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tauno was well out of range. Poor timing from Ironz.
Ironz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ironz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ironz darts in and clinches Tauno up against the cage.
Tauno can't find room to land a body shot as Ironz controls the action.
Ironz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ironz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tauno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tauno is trying to pull guard but Ironz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ironz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ironz.
A short uppercut from Tauno.
Tauno taking a breather.
Tauno takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Tony Tauno has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ironz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tauno backwards.
Ironz has a couple of punches blocked by Tauno.
Ironz lands an elbow inside.
Ironz misses with the head strike.
A short right from Ironz on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tauno jumps guard and drags Ironz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ironz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tauno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ironz controlling from the top position.
Ironz trying to control but Tauno is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Arnie Ironz just wasn't active enough.
Tauno moves forwards but Ironz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arnie Ironz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tauno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tauno throws a leg kick but Ironz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ironz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Ironz misses the target.
Tauno shoots for a takedown but Ironz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ironz cracks the inside of Tauno's front leg.
Ironz has managed to clinch.
Tauno stalling against the cage.
Tauno blocks a body shot from Ironz.
Tauno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tauno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tauno pushes Ironz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Tauno cracks Ironz with a nice body shot.
Tauno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tauno misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ironz throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tauno digs a right hand into Ironz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ironz's gas tank.
Ironz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tauno avoids it.
Tauno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ironz tries a body shot but Tauno blocks it.
A short right from Ironz.
A right handed body shot lands from Ironz.
Tauno tries to throw a body punch but Ironz avoids it by throwing Tauno back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tauno fails to land.
Ironz gets through Tauno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ironz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ironz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ironz trying to land knees to the body.
Ironz tries to land knees in the clinch but Tauno avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tauno.
Ironz lands a left hand.
Ironz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tauno backwards.
Ironz missing with knees to the body.
Tauno has Ironz pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironz pushes Tauno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ironz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tauno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ironzs head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tauno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Arnie Ironz has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Tauno fails to land.
Tauno misses with a punch to the body.
Tauno working aggressively here.
Ironz has a couple of punches blocked by Tauno.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ironz.
Tauno effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ironz misses with some punches.
Ironz lands a hook that snaps the head of Tauno backwards.
Ironz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Tauno.
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 Arnie Ironz will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oh, that's a big right hand from Tauno and Ironz goes tumbling to the canvas! Tauno follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ironz trying to control but Tauno postures up.
Tauno is looking to take a break and control but Ironz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ironz wants to control but Tauno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tauno working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tauno winds up and cracks Ironz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tauno trying to control the action but Ironz is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tauno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tauno perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ironz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tony Tauno has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Ironz misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tauno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ironz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tauno blocks a body shot from Ironz.
Tauno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ironz lands a shot to the body.
Tauno tries a body shot but Ironz blocks it.
Tauno tries a body shot but Ironz blocks it.
Ironz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tauno has a couple of punches blocked by Ironz.
Ironz lands a good knee to the midsection. Tauno won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tauno is working for takedown but Ironz is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ironz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tauno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tauno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tauno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ironz pushes Tauno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tauno is breathing heavily.
Ironz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tauno's elbow.
Ironz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ironz throws a punch but it's blocked by Tauno.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ironz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ironz blocks a body shot from Tauno.
Tauno goes for a takedown attempt but Ironz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ironz misses with a shot to the body
and Tauno counters with a good low kick that Ironz was not able to check.
Arnie Ironz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Ironz catches Tauno right on the button with a cross.
Ironz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That kick from Ironz tenderised Tauno's leg. Tauno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ironz 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.
Tauno ducks under a wild hook from Ironz.
Tauno has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ironz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tauno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ironz.
Tauno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ironz finds it's way round the side to connect with Tauno's head.
Ironz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tauno moves out of range of the body kick from Ironz.
Jab, jab by Ironz - just one landing.
Tauno takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ironz connects with a leg kick. Tauno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ironz is working Tauno over against the cage.
Tauno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ironz's elbow.
Ironz prevents a body shot from Tauno.
Ironz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tauno takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ironz throws a big uppercut that drops Tauno! More strikes from Ironz and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tauno lies dazed against the cage as Ironz celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnie Ironz!
During a confident post fight interview, Arnie Ironz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ej Balingit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankestein Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: STOMP!!! by The Brothers Johnson!!!. Ej Balingit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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290 lbs
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277 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ej Balingit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankestein Mir!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Balingit wants to improve his position but Mir is controlling well.
Mir is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Balingit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir tries to free his leg and advance position but Balingit is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balingit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Balingit looking to control.
Mir wants to control from the top but Balingit keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir prevents Balingit from getting back to his feet.
Mir throwing strikes but missing.
Mir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mir preventing the sweep.
Mir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balingit wants to stand and escape but Mir is having none of it.
Mir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balingit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balingit keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Balingit wants to sweep here but Mir controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Balingit misses the target.
Balingit looks to score with a jab to the body but Mir is just out of range.
Balingit looks to land a right hand but Mir moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Mir tenderised Balingit's leg. Balingit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Balingit misses.
Balingit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mir was well out of range. Poor timing from Balingit.
Mir slips a straight right by Balingit.
Mir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balingit sprawls well. Balingit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mir gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Mir finds it's way through Balingit's defenses.
Balingit tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mir jabs Balingit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mir scores with a three punch combo!
Mir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mir sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Balingit's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mir is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mir lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Balingit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balingit is working hard here to advance position.
Mir trying to control but Balingit is having none of it.
Mir with a couple of short strikes.
Mir goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Balingit turns into him and now he's in Mir's guard.
Balingit wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving.
Balingit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Balingit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balingit trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir 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.
Mir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balingit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Balingit postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mir wants to sweep but no luck.
Mir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Balingit manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balingit keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankestein Mir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Balingit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mir tries to land a leg kick but Balingit saw it coming and moves away.
Mir throws the left hand but Balingit avoids the punch easily.
Balingit scores with a punch to the head.
Mir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balingit as he avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Mir misses its intended target.
Mir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balingit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Balingit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ej Balingit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankestein Mir.
Balingit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mir.
Mir throws a right and a left that Balingit avoids nicely.
Balingit jabs Mir to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balingit doesn't seem bothered though.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mir.
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!
You can see the frustration on Balingit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balingit holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Frankestein Mir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mir moves into full mount!
Balingit is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Mir locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Balingit is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankestein Mir!
Frankestein Mir seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Tripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tripper is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Disturbed - Land Of Confusion. Nikolai Kovalenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Tripper's chin.
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284 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
29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kovalenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Tripper!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kovalenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Tripper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kovalenko throws a leg kick but Tripper moved away.
Tripper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovalenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Tripper throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kovalenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tripper punishes Kovalenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Tripper shoots for a takedown but Kovalenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kovalenko misses with a looping right.
Kovalenko throws a series of strikes that have Tripper backpedaling.
Tripper 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.
Kovalenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tripper counters with an outside leg kick.
Tripper lands a nice shot to the body.
Kovalenko is breathing heavily.
Kovalenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tripper counters with a leg kick.
Tripper wants to slow Kovalenko down by chopping away at his legs.
A leg kick checked by Kovalenko.
Tripper lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tripper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kovalenko's calf.
Crunch! Tripper slams his shin into Kovalenko's torso.
Tripper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tripper connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tripper.
Kovalenko gets caught napping as Tripper dives in and scores a takedown. Kovalenko manages to retain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tripper wants to control from the top but Kovalenko keeps moving.
Tripper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kovalenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tripper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tripper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tripper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kovalenko tries to avoid it but Tripper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kovalenko to the ground. Kovalenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tripper. Kovalenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Kovalenko. No joy for Tripper on that attempt.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Tripper.
Kovalenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Kovalenko looks to land a left hand but Tripper moved out of range nicely.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tripper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nikolai Kovalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Tripper tenderised Kovalenko's leg. Kovalenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tripper throws a front kick aimed at Kovalenko's knee but Kovalenko avoids it well.
Tripper's corner calls for a 1-2. Tripper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tripper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalenko.
Tripper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kovalenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovalenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tripper was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovalenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tripper lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tripper misses with a head kick.
Kovalenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kovalenko misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Kovalenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tripper just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tripper, as that shot connected.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tripper.
A good leg kick by Tripper.
Kovalenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tripper thuds a left hand into Kovalenko's body.
Good leg kick by Tripper there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Tripper dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tripper connects with a looping right hand.
Kovalenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kovalenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tripper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jack Tripper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovalenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tripper.
Tripper connects with a body shot.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tripper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovalenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tripper. Tripper obviously looking to wear him down.
Tripper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tripper throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tripper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tripper changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kovalenko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripper tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kovalenko's legs.
Tripper in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tripper throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tripper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kovalenko prevents Tripper from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kovalenko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tripper.
Tripper tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kovalenko's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripper has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kovalenko!
Tripper throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tripper jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kovalenko manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Check out the look on Tripper's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tripper creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kovalenko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tripper throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An elbow from Tripper crashes against the mat.
Tripper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Tripper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tripper feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kovalenko sprawling to the canvas! Kovalenko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tripper finish him?!
Kovalenko is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Kovalenko catches Tripper right on the button with a cross.
Oh Kovalenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kovalenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Kovalenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kovalenko.
Kovalenko seems to have got his legs back now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tripper.
Tripper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tripper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tripper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kovalenko.
Tripper connects with a crisp jab.
Tripper throws a sloppy head kick and Kovalenko moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kovalenko.
Kovalenko misses with a hook. Tripper ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripper looks to land a body kick but Kovalenko moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tripper.
Tripper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovalenko lands with an overhand left.
Kovalenko throws a right hand that Tripper ducks under and follows up with a left that Tripper also avoids with ease.
Kovalenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Tripper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kovalenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kovalenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tripper is out of range.
Tripper takes a swing at Kovalenko's ribcage but misses.
Tripper lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kovalenko takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tripper throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kovalenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Tripper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kovalenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tripper looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tripper throws a low kick but Kovalenko avoids it.
Kovalenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tripper tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tripper throws a body punch but Kovalenko moves out of range.
Tripper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kovalenko's guard.
Tripper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kovalenko is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripper wants to control from the top but Kovalenko keeps moving.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tripper throws a strike but Kovalenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tripper seems keen to control Kovalenko's posture.
Kovalenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tripper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kovalenko has managed to get both his arms back between Tripper's legs - danger averted.
Tripper is trying to keep Kovalenko in close.
Tripper has a closed guard, preventing Kovalenko from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tripper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kovalenko defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Tripper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tripper 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Tripper!
Jack Tripper gave a mention to Syndicate Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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