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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Todd Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Radanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker comes to the cage accompanied by Machine Gun - Commodores. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Todd Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drago Radanovic!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Parker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Radanovic tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parker swings for the body but Radanovic moves out of range.
Parker throws a leg kick
and Radanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Radanovic manages to avoid it.
Radanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Nice shot lands for Parker.
Radanovic tries to clinch up but Parker circles away and keeps his distance.
Parker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Radanovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Radanovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radanovic tries to keep at a distance but Parker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Radanovic is working Parker over against the cage.
Parker misses with a knee to the head.
Radanovic misses with a body punch.
Radanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Radanovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Radanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Parker missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radanovic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Radanovic gets through Parker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parker tries to land a knee to the head but Radanovic blocks with his arms.
Radanovic lands a right hand.
Radanovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Radanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Radanovic trying to stall but Parker improves his position.
Radanovic misses with a body punch.
Radanovic scores with a shot to the side of Parker's head.
Radanovic manages to break the clinch.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Radanovic looks to clinch
and Parker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Parker misses with a hook
and Radanovic counters with a left to the body.
Radanovic cracks Parker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Radanovic ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Radanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Parker throws a low kick but Radanovic moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radanovic throws a head kick that Parker semi-blocks.
Parker is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radanovic misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Parker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker lands the left hand.
Radanovic thuds his shin into the meat of Parker's side.
Parker seems to have got his legs back now.
Parker thumps Radanovic with a low kick.
Radanovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Parker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Parker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Parker throws out a loose jab but Radanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radanovic misses with a right hand
and Parker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A leg kick checked by Radanovic.
Parker throws a lazy uppercut
and Radanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Radanovic misses the shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Radanovic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Parker - the referee stops the clock and Radanovic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Parker. Radanovic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Radanovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parker throws a hook but Radanovic blocks it.
Parker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Radanovic.
Radanovic moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Parker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Radanovic throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Radanovic. That snapped Parker's head back.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Radanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Radanovic misses with a body shot.
Parker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Radanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker misses with a jab to the body
and Radanovic counters with a head kick.
Parker jabs Radanovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Parker misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Parker is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker needs to keep his hands up - Radanovic had a free shot at his head there.
Radanovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parker at a distance.
Radanovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Parker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Radanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Radanovic misses with a body kick.
Radanovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Radanovic lands a front kick.
Radanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
Parker feints and then cracks Radanovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Radanovic down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Radanovic moves out of range easily.
Radanovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Parker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Radanovic blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Radanovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker moves out of range of the body kick.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker blocks the body kick.
Parker takes a swing at Radanovic's ribcage but misses.
Radanovic walks into a stiff left hand from Parker.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Radanovic misses the target.
Radanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
A jab from Parker misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Radanovic. That's going to slow Parker down.
Radanovic takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Parker lands a nice hook to Radanovic's body. Radanovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Radanovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Radanovic takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Radanovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Radanovic moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Parker misses with a looping right.
Radanovic punishes Parker's body with a nice straight punch.
Radanovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Radanovic lands with a shot to the body.
Radanovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Radanovic moves in looking to clinch but Parker pushes him off.
Drago Radanovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Parker.
Parker misses with a straight right.
Radanovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Radanovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Parker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parker scores with a nice right hand.
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parker takes a swing at Radanovic's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radanovic lands a big head kick that sends Parker to the canvas! Radanovic follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drago Radanovic!
A very excited looking Drago Radanovic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silver Back (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by PELIMUSA. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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155 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Silver Back!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Back back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez gets through Back's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Back misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sanchez manages to pull guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Back pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Back is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Back slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sanchez is pulling down on Back's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez working a defensive guard but Back manages to pass into side control anyway.
Back wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanchez, who protects the arm well.
Back is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanchez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Back off and has taken his back!
Back is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Back. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Back covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Back takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Back manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sanchez's guard. Nice work there by Back.
Back drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sanchez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sanchez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sanchez!
Sanchez landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Back is working away.
Sanchez working the ground and pound but Back is defending the strikes.
Back can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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.
Back tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanchez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Back stops Sanchez from passing to mount.
Sanchez throws an elbow but Back slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Back keeps working.
Sanchez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Back sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to control but Back is keeping him busy.
Back manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Back keeps him under control.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Back, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Back is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Back landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Back trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Back on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanchez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Back. Back circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Back throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Back drives through with a takedown into Sanchez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Back stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Back stays in close to Sanchez's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Back wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Back tries to pass.
Back trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Silver Back hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Back's ribs.
Back checks the leg kick.
Back misses with a kick to the body.
Back shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanchez takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is struggling to control the position.
Sanchez drags the fight down to the ground.
Back looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Back wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Back working a defensive guard here.
Back working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sanchez has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Back avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez.
Back has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanchez with the ground and pound but Back uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Back keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Back is on top in guard.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Back tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Back defends well.
Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Back can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez looking to control.
Back looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Back working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Sanchez dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
Back swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sanchez lands with a kick to the temple. Back shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Back circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez jabs Back to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanchez clinches.
Back is trying to pull guard but Sanchez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez connects with a knee to the head.
Sanchez crunches a lovely knee into Back's ribcage.
Back is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Back shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanchez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Back's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Back keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Back.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Back has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez lands with a right hand.
Sanchez delivers a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez.
Back shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jose Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silver Back.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez with a jab.
Sanchez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Back takes a step back to recover.
Sanchez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sanchez throws out a leg kick but Back moves out of range and Sanchez only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands with an uppercut that bounces Back off the cage and back into range.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez jabs Back to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanchez is looking to wear down Back with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Back avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Back tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Back.
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
Back clinches with his opponent.
Back trying to stall but Sanchez improves his position.
Sanchez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sanchez.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Back blocks it.
Back doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short left from Sanchez.
The referee calls for Sanchez to work.
Back tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Back.
Sanchez misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Silver Back has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Sanchez.
Jose Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Back stalling in the clinch but Sanchez improves position.
Sanchez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Back blocks it with crossed arms.
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Back dives in and grabs Sanchez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes down on Back's head and hops out.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Back moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Sanchez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Back slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Sanchez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Back.
Back takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Back chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanchez can pounce on him.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanchez lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Back takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Back takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Back missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Back throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanchez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Sanchez!
Jose Sanchez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arvo Penaali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mag Ne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penaali comes to the cage accompanied by Immortal Technique - Obnoxius. Ne has chosen Blå and Black - Nephew 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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21 - 15 - 0 |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvo Penaali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mag Ne!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penaali throws a jab but it's blocked by Ne.
Penaali tries to clinch but Ne moves out of range.
Penaali fails with the takedown.
Ne jabs at Penaali's body.
Penaali looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Arvo Penaali has been cut.
Penaali fails to land the takedown.
Penaali moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ne thows a body shot but no joy.
Ne throws a right and a left that Penaali avoids nicely.
Ne slips a jab and a cross from Penaali.
Penaali scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penaali.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arvo Penaali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penaali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ne was well out of range. Poor timing from Penaali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ne throws a head kick that half lands.
Penaali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Penaali looks to land a combination. Ne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Mag Ne has been cut.
Ne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ne throws a body kick that misses.
Penaali changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ne tries to avoid it but Penaali manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ne to the ground. Ne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Penaali misses with a series of wild punches.
Penaali tries to clinch but Ne moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penaali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penaali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ne circles away quickly and effectively.
Penaali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ne.
Penaali throws a right and a left that Ne avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penaali lands with a good body shot.
Penaali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Penaali stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Penaali is breathing heavily.
Penaali throws a leg kick that misses.
Penaali throws a lazy right hand but Ne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Penaali drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penaali.
Penaali won't allow Ne to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ne wriggles free and stands up.
Penaali looks to score with a jab to the body but Ne is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penaali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Penaali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ne lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ne moves into range and clinches up with Penaali.
Penaali being controlled against the cage.
Ne blocks a body shot from Penaali.
Penaali can't find room to land a body shot as Ne controls the action.
Penaali changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ne fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Penaali.
Ne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ne lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penaali.
Ne misses with a wild combination.
Ne misses with a body shot
and Penaali counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Penaali to score with a decent uppercut.
Penaali scores with a nice strike.
Ne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Penaali's calf.
Ne scores with a spinning back kick!
Ne moves out of range as Penaali strikes.
Ne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penaali circles away quickly and effectively.
Penaali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ne.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Penaali tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ne throws a sloppy head kick and Penaali moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mag Ne dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Penaali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Penaali on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Penaali throws a series of punches but Ne avoids them all with ease.
Ne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Penaali is looking to clinch.
Ne dodges the punch combination from Penaali.
Ne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ne has closed the distance and engaged Penaali in a clinch.
A short right from Ne on the inside.
Penaali throws a punch but it's blocked by Ne.
Penaali has a couple of punches blocked by Ne.
Ne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Penaali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ne breaks the clinch.
Mag Ne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ne throws a leg kick but Penaali checks it.
Penaali is looking to clinch but Ne is avoiding it.
Ne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ne blocks a head kick by Penaali.
Ne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Penaali on the side of the head.
Arvo Penaali's cut is getting worse.
Ne lands a nice hook to Penaali's body. Penaali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penaali avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Penaali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arvo Penaali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Ne. Beautiful body shot.
Ne circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Penaali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Penaali rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Ne tenderised Penaali's leg. Penaali is trying to keep his angry face on.
A combination from Ne does no damage.
A combination from Penaali does no damage.
Nice jab there from Ne.
Ne lands a jab.
Arvo Penaali's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ne is looking to slow Penaali down with leg kicks.
Ne misses with a kick to the body.
Ne throws a head kick but Penaali moves out of range.
Penaali misses with a few strikes there.
Ne misses with a body kick.
Ne lets loose with a powerful body kick. Penaali will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ne lands a nice looking body shot.
Penaali tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick from Ne misses.
Mag Ne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Penaali momentarily.
Ne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ne just misses with a punch to the body.
Ne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot by Ne.
Nice defenses there by Ne.
Ne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penaali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ne scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ne digs a good body shot into Penaali's ribs.
Penaali shoots in and drives through. Ne sprawls well.
Penaali avoids a kick to the body.
Ne lands a body shot.
Penaali takes one on the button.
Ne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Penaali is rocked!
Jeez, Arvo Penaali's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ne lands a body shot.
Ne jabs Penaali to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ne jabs at Penaali's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ne, as that shot connected.
Ne throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Oh Penaali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mag Ne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ne just misses with a punch to the body.
Penaali seems to have got his legs back now.
Ne slips under a jab from Penaali.
Penaali misses with a straight left.
Ne checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ne catches Penaali with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penaali stalks Ne and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ne's face. Ne staggers backwards, shaken.
A clash of legs there as Penaali blocks the low kick.
Ne feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Penaali sprawling to the canvas! Penaali rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ne finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ne. Penaali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ne slips under a jab from Penaali.
Penaali lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Ne.
Penaali misses with a double jab.
A combination from Ne does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penaali is defended easily by Ne.
Ne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arvo Penaali's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mag Ne!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mag Ne thanked Mango Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsumi Nasu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirkland comes to the cage accompanied by Lightwork - by Lupe Fiasco. Nasu has chosen Shura no Hana as his entrance music. Josh Kirkland could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Katsumi Nasu's chin.
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264 lbs
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280 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
17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Katsumi Nasu!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nasu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kirkland momentarily.
Nasu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirkland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kirkland missing with a left hand there. Nasu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirkland looks to land a right hand but Nasu moved out of range.
Kirkland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nasu avoids it really well and circles away.
Kirkland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Kirkland misses its intended target.
Nasu misses with a looping left.
Nasu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nasu lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasu lands a glancing blow to the side of Kirkland's head.
Nasu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nasu throws a low kick but Kirkland moves out of range easily.
Kirkland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Josh Kirkland has been cut.
Kirkland misses with a looping left.
Nasu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kirkland wants to stay close but Nasu steps back to make room for something. Kirkland seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Nasu and Kirkland drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Katsumi Nasu!
During a confident post fight interview, Katsumi Nasu 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corporate Slave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroker's entrance music is Deathlike Silence - Who's Gonna Bury Me. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Stroker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Corporate Slave!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slave lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Bob Stroker has been cut.
A jab from Stroker misses.
Slave drives through and clinches with Stroker against the cage.
Stroker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stroker blocking some punches.
Slave looking to stall.
Stroker presses Slave against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slave looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stroker prevents a body shot from Slave.
A short uppercut from Slave.
Slave tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stroker avoiding damage as Slave throws knees to the body.
Stroker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slave is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stroker scores a nice knee to the body.
Slave is trying to stall.
Slave pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stroker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stroker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stroker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slave manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stroker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stroker tries to pull guard but Slave won't allow it.
Slave tries to land knees in the clinch but Stroker avoids the damage to the body.
Slave blocking some punches.
Stroker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slave can't find room to land a body shot as Stroker controls the action.
Slave misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stroker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stroker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slave lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.
Slave being controlled against the cage.
Slave lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slave blocks an elbow strike from Stroker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slave.
Slave avoids the elbow strike from Stroker, against the cage.
Stroker lands a body shot.
Slave lands 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!
Stroker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Stroker.
Slave throws a hook to the side of Stroker's head but Stroker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stroker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stroker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Slave misses.
Slave moves away from the strike by Stroker.
A slow jab from Slave misses its intended target.
Stroker scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Corporate Slave has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Slave blocks the low kick.
Slave misses with a wild body shot.
Stroker misses with a leg kick.
Stroker connects with a leg kick. Slave looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Slave is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stroker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slave tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stroker was well out of range. Poor timing from Slave.
Stroker missing with a left hand there. Slave was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stroker misses with a head kick.
Stroker staying out of range there.
Slave tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stroker was well out of range. Poor timing from Slave.
Slave darts in trying to clinch
and Stroker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Slave misses with a hook.
Stroker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stroker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slave swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stroker counters with a thumping low kick.
Slave tries to move into range but Stroker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stroker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stroker throws a head kick that Slave semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stroker misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slave lands a nice shot that snaps Stroker's head back.
Stroker throws a head kick but Slave moves out of range.
Slave fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stroker manages to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slave displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stroker up against the cage.
Slave lands a left hand.
Slave working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stroker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slave to keep the fight standing.
Slave stalling in the clinch but Stroker improves position.
Stroker misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroker throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Stroker to work.
Slave misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Stroker dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stroker thuds his shin into the meat of Slave's side.
Slave works Stroker's body with a nice hook.
Bob Stroker is winning the standup battle so far.
Stroker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stroker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stroker digs a good hook to Slave's body.
Slave takes a swing at Stroker's ribcage but misses.
Slave looks to score with a jab to the body but Stroker is just out of range.
Slave looks to score with a jab to the body but Stroker is just out of range.
Stroker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Slave misses with a straight right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stroker.
Stroker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slave.
Slave fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stroker, pushing him back against the cage.
Slave tries to work over Stroker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slave is breathing heavily.
Stroker digs a right hand into Slave's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slave's gas tank.
Slave works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bob Stroker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stroker is trying to maintain a safe position but Slave gets an underhook and turns Stroker into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slave trying to stall but Stroker improves his position.
Stroker drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stroker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slave gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stroker has his foot on Slave's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slave works his way back into a safe position though.
Stroker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slave is one step ahead there.
Slave is stalling in the full guard.
Slave must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stroker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slave defends well.
Stroker wants to sweep here but Slave controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slave gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stroker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Slave has picked Stroker up and slammed him! Stroker can't keep hold of the triangle and Slave manages to pass to side control!
Slave wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stroker keeps working.
Slave is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Stroker trying to control but Slave flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroker turns into Slave and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker passes Slave's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stroker wants to free his trapped foot but Slave is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stroker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Slave doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stroker.
Stroker is looking for a kimura but Slave is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stroker to get the leverage.
Stroker wants to work for an arm triangle but Slave is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stroker works his way into full mount!
Stroker fails to move to back control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slave sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Slave tries to get to full guard but Stroker has control of the leg.
Stroker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slave is just riding it out for now. Stroker eventually gives up the hold.
Slave slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Stroker dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stroker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slave blocks a low kick nicely.
Stroker misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slave looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slave looks to score with a jab to the body but Stroker is just out of range.
Stroker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slave connects with a body shot.
Stroker walks into a left hand.
Slave is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stroker rather than just go for the knockout.
Slave tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stroker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stroker walks into a straight right hand from Slave.
Slave with a hook.
Slave swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stroker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slave comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slave tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stroker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slave tries to clinch up.
Stroker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slave.
Stroker throws a solid leg kick but Slave takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stroker.
Slave pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slave swings for the body but Stroker moves out of range.
Slave has Stroker up against the cage in a clinch.
Slave lands with a left to the head.
Stroker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stroker controlling the action here for a moment.
Slave misses with an elbow over the top.
Slave tries a body shot but Stroker blocks it.
Stroker lands a nice elbow.
Stroker tries a knee to the head but Slave blocks it.
Stroker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slave tries to stall but Stroker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stroker blocks the elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Slave goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slave lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stroker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slave backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Slave as Stroker tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Slave swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slave lands with a right to the head.
Slave misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stroker.
Stroker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bob Stroker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stroker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slave.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slave misses with an uppercut.
Slave checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Slave looks to score with a jab to the body but Stroker is just out of range.
Slave takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stroker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stroker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slave's sensitive parts.
Slave throws a hook but Stroker blocks it.
Stroker avoids the body shot from Slave.
Stroker lands with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stroker. That's going to slow Slave down.
Slave's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Slave misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stroker.
Slave thows a body shot but no joy.
Stroker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Slave checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Slave looks to score with a jab to the body but Stroker is just out of range.
Stroker lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Stroker.
A telegraphed right hand from Stroker misses the target.
A big left from Slave misses.
Slave tries to clinch up.
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!
Stroker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slave swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stroker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slave slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Corporate Slave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Slave. Stroker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slave takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slave tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stroker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slave is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stroker.
Slave misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stroker.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice body kick from Stroker.
Slave throws a shot from downtown. Stroker moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corporate Slave comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stroker 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Stroker!
Bob Stroker tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zachariah Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by Open your eyes before you die!. Martinez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Emperor's Dawn. Zachariah Wayne could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Richard Martinez's chin.
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zachariah Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Richard Martinez has been cut.
Martinez scores with a nice right hand.
Martinez 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.
It looks like Zachariah Wayne has been cut.
Wayne checks a low kick from Martinez.
Martinez 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.
Wayne throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martinez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wayne is in Martinez's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martinez is keeping the position for now.
Wayne won't allow Martinez to sweep him here.
Martinez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wayne looking to sit in guard and control but Martinez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wayne is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
Martinez throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martinez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martinez preventing the sweep.
Wayne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martinez is looking to work some ground and pound but Wayne has wrist control.
Wayne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wayne is on top in guard.
Martinez looking for a sweep. Not yet Martinez, not yet.
Wayne sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wayne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wayne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martinez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wayne has managed to get both his arms back between Martinez's legs - danger averted.
Wayne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martinez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wayne has managed to get both his arms back between Martinez's legs - danger averted.
Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wayne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez looking for a sweep. Not yet Martinez, not yet.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
Martinez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zachariah Wayne.
Martinez misses with a low kick as Wayne jumps back.
Zachariah Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wayne takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
Martinez throws a front kick aimed at Wayne's knee but Wayne avoids it well.
Wayne jabs at Martinez's body.
Wayne dodges the punch combination from Martinez.
A solid leg kick lands there for Martinez.
Martinez misses with a double jab.
Wayne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Wayne misses.
Wayne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wayne avoids the body shot from Martinez.
Martinez scores with a hook.
Wayne throws a front kick aimed at Martinez's knee but Martinez avoids it well.
Wayne on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martinez.
Wayne looks to throw the jab but Martinez is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wayne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez misses with a hook.
Wayne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wayne cracks Martinez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martinez throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martinez momentarily.
Martinez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martinez.
Wayne scores with a one two! Martinez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wayne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martinez throws out a leg kick but Wayne moves out of range and Martinez only half commits.
Martinez throws a leg kick but Wayne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wayne scores with a body shot.
Wayne cracks Martinez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Martinez will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zachariah Wayne is winning the standup battle so far.
Martinez misses with a wild body shot.
Martinez lands a right hook to the body.
Wayne throws a body punch but Martinez moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Martinez misses.
Wayne tries a head kick but it misses.
Martinez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wayne cracks Martinez with an open hand slap.
Martinez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Martinez misses.
Wayne throws the kick towards the body but Martinez avoids it.
Martinez tries to move into range but Wayne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses
and Wayne counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Martinez on the inside.
Wayne scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Martinez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wayne just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wayne throws a head punch that misses.
Martinez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wayne walks away with a smile on his face. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zachariah Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne misses with a straight right.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Wayne avoids them all with ease.
Martinez lands a jab to Wayne's midsection.
Wayne digs a good hook to Martinez's body.
Martinez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinez is just out of range.
Wayne moves out of range as Martinez strikes.
Wayne lands a nice shot that snaps Martinez's head back.
Martinez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wayne tries to clinch but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wayne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Martinez in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martinez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wayne takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martinez throws the kick towards the body but Wayne avoids it.
Wayne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wayne lands a jab to Martinez's midsection.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinez.
Nice uppercut lands for Wayne. That snapped Martinez's head back.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wayne.
Martinez looks to land a left hand but Wayne moved out of range nicely.
Martinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wayne was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinez.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wayne.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinez was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Martinez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Wayne throws a lazy right hand but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martinez blocks a jab.
Wayne scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez walks into a jab.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wayne thuds his right hand into Martinez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wayne lands a jab to Martinez's midsection.
Wayne needs to keep his hands up - Martinez had a free shot at his head there.
Martinez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martinez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
Wayne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martinez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Martinez scores with a shot to the body.
Martinez scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
A lazy left from Wayne finds it's target.
Wayne misses with a hook
and Martinez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martinez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wayne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martinez throws a shot from downtown. Wayne moves away and avoids it.
Martinez moves away from the strike by Wayne.
Martinez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wayne.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martinez.
Wayne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martinez doesn't seem bothered though.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinez was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinez.
Martinez connects with a single shot there.
Wayne sizes up Martinez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martinez is defended easily by Wayne.
Zachariah Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Martinez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wayne blocks the body kick.
Martinez digs a good hook to Wayne's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachariah Wayne dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Martinez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wayne moves out of range as Martinez throws a body kick.
Martinez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wayne if he has to take too many more of those.
Martinez throws a lazy right hand but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martinez connects with a leg kick. Wayne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Martinez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wayne throws a lazy right hand but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martinez digs a good body shot into Wayne's ribs.
Martinez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wayne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
Martinez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wayne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Jab from Wayne.
Wayne lands a nice shot to the body.
Martinez misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wayne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinez manages to avoid it.
Wayne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Martinez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
Martinez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Martinez avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Martinez throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne misses with a hook. Martinez ducked under it nicely.
Wayne lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martinez backs up against the cage.
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Martinez punishes Wayne's body with a nice straight punch.
Martinez 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.
Martinez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wayne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martinez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
The fighters circle momentarily. Martinez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Martinez connects with a leg kick. Wayne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wayne throws a body punch but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Martinez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wayne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martinez.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinez was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. Wayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wayne takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
Wayne misses with an uppercut. Martinez saw that one coming.
Martinez tests Wayne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wayne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martinez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wayne somewhat.
Martinez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez slips under a jab from Wayne.
Martinez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wayne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wayne pulls Martinez in close to his closed guard and prevents Martinez from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martinez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Richard Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wayne keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martinez throws a big elbow that misses.
Martinez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martinez 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zhao Zhuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampe Rovio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhuo comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu You. Rovio has chosen Boom City as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhao Zhuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rampe Rovio!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhuo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zhuo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rovio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rovio throws a looping overhand right but Zhuo ducks down to avoid it.
Rovio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zhuo. That did some damage!
Rovio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rovio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zhuo at a distance.
Rovio defending well as Zhuo loads up on a big left hand.
Zhuo checks a low kick from Rovio.
Rampe Rovio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rovio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rovio wants to clinch up but Zhuo keeps it at a distance.
Zhuo thuds a left hand into Rovio's body.
Rovio tries to clinch but Zhuo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuo lands with a right hand.
Rovio throws a solid leg kick but Zhuo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rovio.
Zhuo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rovio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rovio doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhuo circles away.
An inside leg kick from Rovio misses.
Zhuo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rovio's half guard.
Zhuo is trying to work for a kimura but Rovio is defending well.
Zhuo prevents Rovio from improving his position.
Zhuo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rovio's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rovio is trying to get back to full guard.
Rovio trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhuo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rovio wants to get back to full guard.
Rovio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rovio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zhuo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zhuo landing some decent shots from guard.
Rovio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zhuo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zhuo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zhuo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rovio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zhuo is working Rovio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zhuo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zhuo wants to pass the guard but Rovio is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rovio is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovio scoring with some ground and pound.
Zhuo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rovio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rovio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zhuo striking off his back but it's not causing Rovio any problems.
Rovio scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zhuo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zhuo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zhuo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rovio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zhuo pulls Rovio in close to prevent any damage.
Rovio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zhuo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rovio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zhuo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovio scoring with some ground and pound.
Zhuo keeping full guard, as Rovio tries to pass.
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!
Rovio stopping the sweep attempt from Zhuo.
Rovio advances position into side control!
Rovio scores with punches from side control.
Rovio blocks the strikes from Zhuo.
Zhuo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rovio connects with a decent elbow.
Rovio working away.
Zhuo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zhuo wants to control but Rovio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rovio is nestled in close to Zhuo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rovio is looking to advance position but Zhuo won't allow it.
Rovio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zhuo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rampe Rovio will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rovio misses with an uppercut. Zhuo saw that one coming.
Rovio slips a jab from Zhuo.
Zhuo tries for a takedown but Rovio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rovio.
Zhuo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zhuo slips a straight right by Rovio.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rovio.
Rovio lands a jab.
Rovio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhuo throws a poor cross that misses
and Rovio counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovio takes a swing at Zhuo's ribcage but misses.
Zhuo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rovio on the side of the head.
Zhuo has a takedown stuffed.
Zhuo shoots in and drives through. Rovio sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhao Zhuo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Rovio misses.
Rovio slips under a jab from Zhuo.
Rovio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhuo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rovio.
Rampe Rovio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhuo misses with a takedown attempt
and Rovio counters with a straight right hand.
Zhuo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhuo moves out of range of the body kick.
Rampe Rovio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhuo misses with an uppercut
and Rovio counters with a big head kick but Zhuo shrugs it off.
Zhuo is rocked!
Zhuo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oh Zhuo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rovio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zhuo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rovio moves away.
Zhuo seems to have got his legs back now.
Rovio clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rovio.
Zhuo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rovio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zhuo jumps guard but Rovio stands there with Zhuo around his waist. Zhuo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rovio is working Zhuo over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo prevents a body shot from Rovio.
Zhuo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rovio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhuo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rovio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhuo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zhuo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rovio with a nice head shot there.
Zhuo is looking for a triangle but Rovio pushes his legs off easily.
Rovio working some strikes from top position.
Rovio stands up over Zhuo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rovio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rovio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zhuo's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhuo is trying to control the position but Rovio postures up.
Zhuo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rovio escapes and throws Zhuo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rovio creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rampe Rovio has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Zhuo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rovio lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zhuo down.
Rovio is trying to get an arm triangle but Zhuo is defending well.
Rovio is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Zhuo is trying to escape and Rovio transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Zhuo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rovio! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rampe Rovio!
Rampe Rovio thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce McBrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce McBrain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux wants to clinch up but McBrain keeps it at a distance.
Lemieux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lemieux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lemieux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McBrain, pushing him back against the cage.
McBrain misses with a hook from the clinch.
McBrain pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
McBrain pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lemieux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McBrain avoids it.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by McBrain.
McBrain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McBrain prevents a body shot from Lemieux.
McBrain wants to stall.
McBrain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, McBrain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by McBrain.
Lemieux swings wildly with an uppercut but McBrain uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrain misses with a hook from the clinch.
McBrain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Lemieux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBrain working aggressively here.
McBrain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good body shot from Lemieux.
McBrain has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McBrain lands an uppercut.
McBrain working aggressively here.
McBrain lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBrain manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lemieux.
McBrain circles away from the clinch attempt.
McBrain throws a chopping leg kick but Lemieux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bruce McBrain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBrain throws an overhand right that lands on Lemieux's shoulder, as Lemieux tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by McBrain - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux takes a swing at McBrain's ribcage but misses.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lemieux misses with a straight left.
Lemieux thows a body shot but no joy.
Lemieux tries to clinch there but McBrain circles away.
Lemieux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McBrain's head backwards.
McBrain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lemieux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McBrain misses with a hook.
Lemieux wants to slow McBrain down by chopping away at his legs.
McBrain misses with a straight left.
McBrain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lemieux catches McBrain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Bruce McBrain has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Lemieux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McBrain scores with a jab to the body.
McBrain connects with a single shot there.
McBrain throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemieux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McBrain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McBrain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemieux.
McBrain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McBrain lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemieux. McBrain does a little dance to reset his feet.
McBrain jabs Lemieux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McBrain scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux tries to clinch but McBrain moves out of range.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBrain keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from McBrain misses the target.
Lemieux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lemieux throws the kick towards the body but McBrain avoids it.
McBrain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McBrain misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBrain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McBrain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McBrain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lemieux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lemieux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McBrain throws a shot from downtown. Lemieux moves away and avoids it.
Lemieux checks a leg kick nicely.
Lemieux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McBrain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Lemieux misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McBrain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lemieux under the eye.
McBrain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lemieux. That did some damage!
McBrain 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.
McBrain throws a sloppy head kick and Lemieux moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce McBrain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce McBrain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lemieux checks a low kick from McBrain.
McBrain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lemieux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lemieux, right into the meat.
Lemieux stuns McBrain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McBrain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McBrain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lemieux in his tracks.
Lemieux wants to clinch up but McBrain keeps it at a distance.
McBrain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lemieux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McBrain, right into the meat.
McBrain takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
McBrain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBrain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemieux moves away.
McBrain misses with a lunging right hand
and Lemieux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McBrain scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by McBrain.
McBrain clinches with his opponent.
A hook to the body from Lemieux.
A body shot lands from Lemieux.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McBrain.
Lemieux misses with a body punch.
McBrain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lemieux is keeping busy.
McBrain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lemieux takes one on the button.
Lemieux thuds his right hand into McBrain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lemieux thows a body shot but no joy.
McBrain throws out a leg kick but Lemieux moves out of range and McBrain only half commits.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lemieux thuds a left hand into McBrain's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux tries to bum rush McBrain with a series of wild strikes but McBrain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McBrain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrain lands a nice looking body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Lemieux.
Lemieux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lemieux throws an elbow that misses.
Lemieux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
McBrain misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemieux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McBrain avoids it.
McBrain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McBrain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lemieux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Lemieux.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
McBrain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBrain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McBrain swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemieux misses with some punches.
McBrain throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McBrain struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBrain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
McBrain breaks the clinch.
Lemieux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lemieux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McBrain rather than just go for the knockout.
Lemieux tries to clinch up.
Donk. Lemieux catches McBrain right on the button with a cross.
Lemieux cracks a nice hook into McBrain's ribs.
Lemieux avoids the body shot from McBrain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from McBrain.
A clash of legs there as Lemieux blocks the low kick.
Lemieux scores with a punch to the head.
McBrain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lemieux throws out the jab.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBrain tries a low kick but Lemieux avoids it.
Lemieux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lemieux misses with a wild body shot.
Lemieux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McBrain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McBrain circles away from the clinch attempt.
McBrain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McBrain is looking to chop away at Lemieux's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lemieux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McBrain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lemieux counters with a nice body shot.
McBrain looks to land a left hand but Lemieux moved out of range nicely.
Lemieux wants to clinch up but McBrain keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Lemieux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bruce McBrain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
McBrain throws a low kick but Lemieux moves out of range easily.
McBrain walks into a left hand.
Bruce McBrain is winning the standup battle so far.
Lemieux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McBrain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lemieux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lemieux moves out of range of the leg kick from McBrain.
Lemieux lands with a shot to the body.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux throws a solid leg kick but McBrain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lemieux.
McBrain misses with a hook. Lemieux ducked under it nicely.
Lemieux misses with a wild combination.
McBrain moves away from the strike by Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to clinch up.
McBrain scores with a nice strike.
McBrain walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBrain connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for McBrain.
Lemieux closes the distance looking to clinch
and McBrain counters with a leg kick.
McBrain tries to work over Lemieux's front leg with a kick but Lemieux checks it.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the head.
McBrain takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
Lemieux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McBrain scores with a jab to the head.
Lemieux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBrain.
Lemieux closes the distance and pushes McBrain back into the cage.
Bruce McBrain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McBrain throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemieux.
McBrain blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux can't find room to land a body shot as McBrain controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBrain misses with the head strike.
Come on McBrain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux leaning against his opponent.
McBrain struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Lemieux trying to land knees to the body.
McBrain lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McBrain.
Lemieux misses with a body punch.
Lemieux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lemieux tries to land knees in the clinch but McBrain avoids the damage to the body.
Lemieux tries to work over McBrain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBrain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lemieux or not.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McBrain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McBrain thumps Lemieux with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McBrain.
Lemieux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McBrain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux misses the jab.
Lemieux moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux avoids the body shot from McBrain.
McBrain throws a chopping leg kick but Lemieux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McBrain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lemieux moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemieux.
A short right from McBrain on the inside.
Lemieux lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from McBrain.
McBrain working aggressively here.
McBrain tries to work over Lemieux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBrain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lemieuxs head.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lemieux lands a left hand.
Lemieux trying to control the position but instead, McBrain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lemieux into the cage.
McBrain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is leaning against McBrain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBrain looking to stall.
Lemieux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lemieux misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemieux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from McBrain.
Lemieux lands a nice shot to the body.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux lands with a left to the head.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux wants to stall.
McBrain is leaning against Lemieux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lemieux misses with some punches.
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 Bruce McBrain.
I think McBrain 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bruce McBrain!
An out of breath Bruce McBrain 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hazan Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Andre might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Memories- Guetta. Ali has chosen Can't Hold Us as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Andre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hazan Ali!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andre lands a front kick.
Andre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Andre.
Andre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ali scores with a spinning back kick!
That kick from Andre tenderised Ali's leg. Ali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andre throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Andre tenderised Ali's leg. Ali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ali misses with a hook.
Andre scores with a jab to the body.
Alex Andre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andre thuds his shin into the meat of Ali's side.
Nice defenses there by Ali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Andre.
Ali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Andre's calf.
Andre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Andre throws a lazy head kick
and Ali makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Andre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andre doesn't manage to clinch there - Ali circles away.
Andre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andre scores with a jab to the body.
Andre walks into a left hand.
Andre wants to slow Ali down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice combination there by Ali.
It looks like Alex Andre has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andre tries to clinch up but Ali circles away and keeps his distance.
Andre slips under a jab.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ali with a hook.
Andre is looking to slow Ali down with leg kicks.
Andre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as Ali blocks the low kick.
Andre scores with a sloppy right hand. Ali should have avoided that one.
Andre cracks a nice hook into Ali's ribs.
Andre throws a chopping leg kick but Ali manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Andre Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Ali is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alex Andre!
Alex Andre retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Alex Andre, 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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