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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patch Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgi Todorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georgi Todorov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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159 lbs
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patch Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Georgi Todorov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Todorov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Todorov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thomas controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Todorov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thomas stops Todorov from standing up.
Todorov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Todorov off the cage and back into range.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas throws a series of strikes that have Todorov backpedaling.
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!
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas 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.
Thomas gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todorov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thomas wants to control but Todorov is keeping him busy.
Thomas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Todorov!
Todorov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Todorov wants to hold on but Thomas pushes him away.
Thomas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Todorov tries to lock up and control but Thomas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thomas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Todorov is rocked!
Thomas connects with a bit shot that sees Todorov covering up! More strikes from Thomas and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Thomas is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patch Thomas!
A relieved looking Patch Thomas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakke Ruutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Butterfly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ruutu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to WARNING!. This should be fireworks!
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177 lbs
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174 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jakke Ruutu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brett Butterfly!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruutu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Butterfly manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ruutu on his heels. He'll look to pass Ruutu's guard now, I'm sure.
Butterfly throws an elbow that misses. Ruutu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Butterfly's guard. Nice move by Ruutu!
Ruutu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Butterfly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Butterfly wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ruutu is now in half guard.
Ruutu is keen to just control but Butterfly is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butterfly is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Ruutu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butterfly tries to roll over but Ruutu keeps him under control.
Butterfly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Butterfly wants to sweep but no luck.
Butterfly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Butterfly wants to hit a switch here but Ruutu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Butterfly there!
Ruutu lands a couple of good shots and Butterfly has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butterfly breaks Ruutu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Butterfly won't allow Ruutu to sweep him here.
Ruutu looking to control.
Ruutu has his hands on Butterfly's head, controlling the position.
Butterfly distracts Ruutu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruutu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Butterfly.
Butterfly trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruutu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butterfly stands and throws Ruutu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butterfly working away.
Ruutu gets back to half guard.
Ruutu is staying active underneath Butterfly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Butterfly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Butterfly stops Ruutu from getting back to his feet.
Ruutu wants to improve his position but Butterfly is controlling well.
Butterfly slips a nice elbow through Ruutu's hands, connecting with Ruutu's forehead.
Butterfly thows a huge punch but Ruutu dodges it nicely.
Ruutu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butterfly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruutu defending well though.
Ruutu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Butterfly.
Ruutu controlling the position well.
Butterfly is thwarting Ruutu's attempts to control the position.
Butterfly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruutu's head.
Butterfly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Butterfly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Butterfly wants to free his trapped foot but Ruutu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butterfly is looking to take a break and control but Ruutu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butterfly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Butterfly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Butterfly looks for the body kick but Ruutu saw that one coming.
Ruutu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butterfly was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruutu.
Ruutu lands a nice shot that snaps Butterfly's head back.
Ruutu works the jab nicely.
Ruutu motions for Butterfly to come forward. Ruutu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruutu blocks a head kick by Butterfly.
Ruutu throws the left hand but Butterfly avoids the punch easily.
Butterfly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ruutu's hands.
Butterfly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A leg kick checked by Ruutu.
Butterfly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ruutu misses with a looping left.
Ruutu feints and then cracks Butterfly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Butterfly down.
Butterfly connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruutu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Butterfly.
Butterfly stuns Ruutu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutu just misses with a punch to the body.
Butterfly just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Butterfly.
A solid leg kick lands there for Butterfly.
Butterfly throws a sloppy head kick and Ruutu moves out of range easily.
Butterfly scores with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Ruutu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Butterfly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Butterfly connects with a leg kick. Ruutu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Butterfly lands with a kick to the temple. Ruutu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ruutu.
Ruutu connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruutu throws a leg kick
letting Butterfly counter with a right hand.
Ruutu lands a glancing blow to the side of Butterfly's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ruutu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butterfly shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Butterfly showed some decent athleticism there.
Ruutu tries to get to full guard but Butterfly has control of the leg.
Ruutu wants to get back to his feet.
Butterfly takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Butterfly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruutu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruutu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Butterfly is working away from the top position though.
Ruutu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruutu.
Ruutu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butterfly wants to control from the top but Ruutu keeps moving.
Butterfly is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruutu has wrist control.
Butterfly preventing the sweep.
Ruutu being controlled here, momentarily.
Butterfly connects with a couple of short punches.
Butterfly throwing strikes from guard but Ruutu blocks nicely.
Butterfly throws a strike but Ruutu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ruutu wants to control from the top but Butterfly keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butterfly lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ruutu!
Butterfly lands a nice shot to the head.
Ruutu wants to control but Butterfly is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Butterfly cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruutu is looking to improve his position but Butterfly isn't that keen on the idea.
Butterfly has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ruutu's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Butterfly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ruutu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Butterfly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Butterfly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Butterfly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruutu was well out of range. Poor timing from Butterfly.
Ruutu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Butterfly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruutu throws a jab but it's blocked by Butterfly.
Ruutu checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ruutu, right into the meat.
Butterfly moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruutu throws a leg kick
and Butterfly counters with a nice leg kick.
Ruutu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Butterfly lands a nice shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Butterfly.
Ruutu pushes Butterfly away with a front kick.
Ruutu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Butterfly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ruutu thuds his shin into the meat of Butterfly's side.
Brett Butterfly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butterfly throws a low kick but Ruutu avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutu throws a sloppy head kick and Butterfly moves out of range easily.
Butterfly digs a good body shot into Ruutu's ribs.
Jab, jab by Butterfly - just one landing.
Butterfly misses with the body kick
letting Ruutu counter with a right hand.
Ruutu lands an overhand right.
Butterfly throws a push kick but Ruutu slaps the foot to one side.
Ruutu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruutu tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Butterfly, right into the meat.
Butterfly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruutu manages to avoid it.
Ruutu moves out of range of the body kick from Butterfly.
Butterfly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruutu in his tracks.
Butterfly throws a body punch but Ruutu moves out of range.
Ruutu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Ruutu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruutu loads up on a big right hand but Butterfly slips the punch.
Ruutu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Butterfly throws a front kick aimed at Ruutu's knee but Ruutu avoids it well.
Butterfly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Butterfly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruutu manages to avoid it.
Butterfly checks a leg kick.
Butterfly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ruutu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Butterfly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruutu circles away quickly and effectively.
Butterfly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ruutu is out of range.
Butterfly slips a straight right by Ruutu.
Butterfly misses with a jab to the body
and Ruutu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruutu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butterfly lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruutu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Butterfly counters with a takedown into side control.
Ruutu struggling a bit here.
Jakke Ruutu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butterfly looks up at the clock and then as Ruutu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Butterfly smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brett Butterfly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Butterfly lands a decent elbow from side control.
Butterfly sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ruutu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brett Butterfly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
You can see the frustration on Ruutu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruutu is trying to improve his position.
Butterfly scoring with punches and elbows.
Butterfly content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Butterfly throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ruutu works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Butterfly.
Ruutu wants to improve his position but Butterfly is controlling well.
Ruutu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Butterfly looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Butterfly wants to control from the top but Ruutu keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Butterfly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Butterfly has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Butterfly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Iain Durrant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Lankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lankari's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
14 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iain Durrant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Lankari!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lankari doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Durrant counters with a single leg into guard. Lankari didn't expect that.
Durrant controls from within his opponent's guard.
Durrant trying to control but Lankari is working from the bottom.
Durrant postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lankari is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Durrant, into his guard.
Lankari passes Durrant's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Durrant is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durrant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lankari landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Durrant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lankari content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari trying to control the action but Durrant is working from the bottom.
Lankari winds up and cracks Durrant with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lankari controlling the action here.
Lankari is keen to just control but Durrant is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durrant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lankari.
Hans Lankari has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lankari shoots and misses
and Durrant counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lankari looking for a sweep. Not yet Lankari, not yet.
Lankari controls Durrant momentarily but Durrant frees himself.
Durrant looking to sit in guard and control but Lankari gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lankari trying to control the position from guard on top but Durrant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lankari might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Durrant haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hans Lankari wasn't active enough on the ground.
Some bone on bone action there as Durrant checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durrant throws a right and a left that Lankari avoids nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Durrant scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lankari has Durrant up against the cage in a clinch.
Lankari keeps control of Durrant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lankari tries to pull guard but Durrant won't allow it.
Iain Durrant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
Durrant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durrant leaves Lankari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Durrant scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Iain Durrant will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lankari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durrant misses the jab.
Durrant stalks Lankari and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lankari's face. Lankari staggers backwards, shaken.
Lankari throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Durrant.
Durrant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lankari circles away quickly and effectively.
Lankari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Durrant sprawls well. Durrant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lankari gets slowly back to his feet.
Durrant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lankari looks for a takedown but Durrant sprawls well.
Lankari misses with a takedown attempt
and Durrant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Iain Durrant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durrant managing to block the knees to the body from Lankari.
Lankari leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lankari tries to pull guard but Durrant won't allow it.
Durrant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lankari fails to land with a series of punches.
Durrant closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lankari quickly recovers to half guard.
Durrant uses his free foot to push down on Lankari's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lankari.
Durrant goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lankari turns into him and now he's in Durrant's guard.
Durrant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lankari manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lankari looking for a guillotine here but Durrant defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lankari is looking for a kimura but Durrant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lankari to get the leverage.
Durrant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lankari is working away from the top position though.
Iain Durrant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durrant tries to roll over but Lankari keeps him under control.
Lankari landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lankari wants to pass to mount but Durrant is defending the position.
Lankari is thwarting Durrant's attempts to control the position.
Durrant actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lankari wants to control but Durrant is keeping him busy.
Lankari looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Durrant looking for submissions off his back.
Durrant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Iain Durrant will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lankari looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lankari tries to clinch up but Durrant circles away and keeps his distance.
Lankari scores with a head kick. Durrant tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lankari rushes Durrant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lankari drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Durrant is trying to force a seperation but Lankari has the dominant position.
Durrant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lankari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Iain Durrant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
Durrant misses with the combination.
Durrant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Iain Durrant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Durrant swivels and escapes.
Lankari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lankari misses with the combination.
Durrant takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lankari misses with a takedown attempt
and Durrant counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Durrant.
Durrant misses with some punches.
Durrant manages to break the clinch.
Iain Durrant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Durrant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lankari with a poor takedown
and Durrant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durrant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lankari doesn't seem bothered though.
Lankari looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lankari leaves Durrant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lankari misses with a takedown attempt - Durrant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lankari looks to land a combination. Durrant sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hans Lankari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lankari fails to land the takedown.
Durrant throws a hook but Lankari avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hans Lankari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lankari tries a head kick but it misses.
Lankari throws a head kick that misses.
Lankari has a takedown stuffed.
Lankari shoots and misses
and Durrant counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Durrant.
Lankari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durrant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Durrant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durrant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lankari keeps working.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durrant trying to control the pace.
Lankari looking for submissions off his back.
Durrant stops Lankari from getting back to his feet.
Hans Lankari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durrant prevents Lankari from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Durrant in particular looking to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Durrant's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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 Iain Durrant.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Durrant, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iain Durrant!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juha Mieto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim has chosen Any as his entrance music. Slim Jim has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Juha Mieto's chin.
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26
183 lbs
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28
180 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Mieto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Jim!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mieto is looking to slow Jim down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mieto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juha Mieto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mieto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mieto throws a sloppy body shot
and Jim counters with a two punch combo.
Jim looks to land a right hand but Mieto moved out of range.
Mieto throws a big shot that misses.
Jim moves out of range as Mieto strikes.
Mieto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Mieto misses
and Jim counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mieto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim tries to clinch but Mieto moves out of range.
Jim closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mieto is looking to chop away at Jim's legs.
Mieto moves in looking to clinch but Jim pushes him off.
Mieto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jim fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jim crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mieto - the referee stops the clock and Jim gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mieto. Jim manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim swats away the attempt to clinch by Mieto.
Mieto is looking to land body kicks.
Jim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jim moves out of range of the strikes.
Jim scores with a hook to the body. Mieto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mieto throws the kick towards the body but Jim avoids it.
Mieto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mieto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jim misses with a lunging right hand
and Jim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mieto lands a head shot.
Good leg kick by Mieto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mieto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jim throws out the jab.
Jim closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mieto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mieto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jim throws a sloppy head kick and Mieto moves out of range easily.
Mieto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mieto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jim tries to clinch but Mieto moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mieto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mieto throws a lazy right hand but Jim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Slim Jim will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mieto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jim catches Mieto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jim bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mieto lands a head kick. Jim smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mieto. Mieto obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Mieto.
Jim tries to clinch but Mieto moves away
and Mieto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mieto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slim Jim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mieto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mieto is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mieto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jim finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jim tries to clinch up.
Jim takes one to the chin there.
Jim tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mieto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim tries to clinch up but Mieto circles away and keeps his distance.
Jim moves in looking to clinch but Mieto pushes him off.
Jim moves into range and clinches up with Mieto.
Jim blocking some punches.
Mieto is trying to break free.
Jim stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jim looking to slow down the pace here.
Mieto lands a nice uppercut.
Mieto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mieto working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mieto working aggressively here.
Mieto tries to work over Jim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mieto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Mieto.
Jim manages to break the clinch.
Slim Jim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mieto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jim will feel that in the morning.
Mieto scores with a hook to the body. Jim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mieto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mieto avoids a kick to the body.
Mieto throws a body kick that misses.
Mieto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Jim.
Mieto looks to score with a jab to the body but Jim is just out of range.
Mieto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sloppy strikes from Jim. Those never looked like landing.
Mieto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mieto swings for the body but Jim moves out of range.
Mieto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Slim Jim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jim falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mieto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mieto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jim.
Jim is looking to clinch but Mieto is avoiding it.
Jim tries to clinch there but Mieto circles away.
Jim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mieto blocks a head kick by Jim.
Mieto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jim clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim blocks an uppercut.
Jim swings wildly with an uppercut but Mieto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mieto lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Mieto.
Mieto lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mieto - that landed with a thud.
Mieto scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mieto'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.
Mieto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mieto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mieto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slim Jim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mieto throws out the jab.
Jim takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mieto clinches.
Mieto scores with a shoulder strike.
Jim lands a left hand.
Mieto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mieto struggles to land a body shot inside as Jim controls his hands.
Mieto scores with a shoulder strike.
Mieto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mieto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Jim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Juha Mieto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mieto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mieto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mieto misses with a punch to the body.
Mieto is trying to break the clinch but Jim has him pressed against the cage.
Mieto works on Jim's body with a couple of short punches.
Jim is trying to stall.
Mieto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juha Mieto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mieto tries to throw a body punch but Jim avoids it by throwing Mieto back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mieto struggles to land a body shot inside as Jim controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jim as Mieto tries to tie him up.
Mieto pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jim takes a shot to the head.
Mieto lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mieto misses with a punch to the body.
Mieto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jim holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Mieto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jim 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Slim Jim!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lex Wight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Moody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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29
200 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
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31
195 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lex Wight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwight Moody!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wight moves into range and clinches up with Moody.
Moody has had enough of the clinch but Wight keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Moody.
Wight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wight misses with a takedown attempt - Moody sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That kick from Moody tenderised Wight's leg. Wight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moody.
Wight closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moody scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moody darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moody clinches with his opponent.
Moody's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moody misses with a head kick.
Wight ducks under a wild hook from Moody.
Wight throws a head kick that half lands.
Wight closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moody counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moody chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moody throws a lazy right hand but Wight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moody moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moody tries to land a front kick but Wight steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moody throws a leg kick but Wight sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moody throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wight's head.
Moody scoring well with a low kick there.
Wight clinches up with Moody and pushes him back against the cage.
Wight drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moody prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lex Wight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moody is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moody is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moody manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wight fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wight wants to clinch but Moody slips to the side
and Moody cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wight shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moody sprawls well. Moody wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wight gets slowly back to his feet.
Moody connects with a leg kick. Wight looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moody scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Moody.
Moody lands a jab to the nose.
Wight shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moody.
Wight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moody wants to land a leg kick but Wight is out of range.
Wight doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moody counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wight is breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Moody.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moody turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moody scores with a nice body kick.
Wight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moody scores with a head kick. Wight tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wight looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moody is fending him off so far but Wight persists. Nope, Moody circles away and we're back to standing.
Wight tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moody swivels and escapes.
Wight clinches with his opponent.
Moody breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moody is looking to slow Wight down with leg kicks.
Wight takes the fight into the clinch.
Moody struggles to land a body shot inside as Wight controls his hands.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Wight. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Moody's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wight doesn't manage to clinch there - Moody circles away.
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!
Moody lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moody stuffs the takedown attempt from Wight. Wight gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wight misses with a takedown attempt
and Moody counters with a big head kick but Wight shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Moody.
Wight shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moody sprawls well. Moody wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wight gets slowly back to his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Moody. Wight shrugs it off though.
Moody lands a body shot.
Moody stuns Wight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moody lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moody delivers a nice body kick.
Moody darts in and clinches Wight up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moody's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moody throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wight walks into a stiff left hand from Moody.
Moody lands a head kick. Wight smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Moody dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Moody lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moody digs a good hook to Wight's body.
Wight shoots in but Moody avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moody's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wight under the eye.
Moody connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wight is rocked!
Moody lands a nice looking body shot.
Oh Wight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moody cracks Wight with a hook to the temple - Wight is on wobbly legs here! Moody swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Wight falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Moody wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dwight Moody!
Dwight Moody decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Farr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Welsh National Anthem. Marcus Evans has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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220 lbs
18 - 12 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Farr!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Evans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farr.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Evans tries to bum rush Farr with a series of wild strikes but Farr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Evans shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Farr eats them both and turns towards Evans to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Farr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Farr checks a low kick from Evans.
Farr checks a leg kick.
Evans shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Farr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Evans looking to pass the guard.
Farr has his feet on Evans's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
Farr throws a lazy uppercut
and Evans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farr wants to stand up but Evans is controlling him.
Farr keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Farr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farr wants to get back to his feet but Evans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Evans forces his way into half guard.
Evans looks to land a strike but Farr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans looking to sit in guard and control but Farr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Farr is looking to stand up but Evans won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans pulls Farr in close to his closed guard and prevents Farr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Evans controls Farr momentarily but Farr frees himself.
Farr won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
Evans has a closed guard, preventing Farr from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Farr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Evans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evans throws out a leg kick but Farr moves out of range and Evans only half commits.
Tommy Farr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but Farr slips the punch.
Evans throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farr counters with a left to the body.
Farr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Evans at a distance.
Farr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Farr misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farr tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Farr throws a hook to the side of Evans's head but Evans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farr misses with a hook
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Evans is looking to chop away at Farr's legs.
Farr throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
Evans moves out of range as Farr strikes.
Farr looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Farr misses with a looping right.
Evans swings for the body but Farr moves out of range.
Jab by Evans.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Farr cracks Evans with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Marcus Evans has been cut.
Farr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Farr checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farr scores with a body shot.
Evans throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Farr slips a jab from Evans.
Farr scores with a jab. Evans acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Evans uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Evans throws a right and a left that Farr avoids nicely.
Evans dips to his left and cracks Farr with an uppercut!
Farr moves into the clinch.
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evans is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Evans scores with a jab. Farr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Farr finds it's target.
Evans shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Evans showed some decent athleticism there.
Farr wants to get back to his feet.
Farr wants to stand back up but Evans manages to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farr is trying to buck Evans off.
Evans cracks Farr with a big right hand but Farr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Farr is trying to get back to his feet.
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Farr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Evans sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Farr is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farr is pushing Evans's head away, looking to escape. Evans manages to hold on to the position though.
Farr is being controlled here.
Farr wants to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Evans are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Evans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Farr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Evans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Evans's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Farr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Evans lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Farr backs up against the cage.
Evans lands a nice shot to the body.
Evans defending well as Farr loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evans is defended easily by Farr.
Evans is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Farr tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Evans tries to score with a low kick but Farr moves his leg out of the way.
Farr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Evans momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Farr misses.
Farr cracks Evans with an open hand slap.
Farr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Farr's guard.
Evans looking to pass the guard.
Evans keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Farr's head.
Farr is looking to stand up but Evans isn't so interested in that idea.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farr is keeping the position for now.
Tommy Farr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Evans won't allow Farr to get back to his feet.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farr wants to stand up but Evans is controlling him.
Evans pushes down on Farr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Evans is just content to waste time from the top position. Farr takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a couple of elbows.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Farr has wrist control.
Farr keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans prevents Farr from getting back to his feet.
Farr keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Farr wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws an elbow that misses. Farr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Evans's guard. Nice move by Farr!
Farr wants to get up but he can't break Evans's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Evans controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcus Evans has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Evans misses with an uppercut. Farr saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Evans, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Evans!
A very excited looking Marcus Evans 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Armand Agasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwig Manres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manres is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Aqualung - Jethro Tull. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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187 lbs
19 - 20 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Armand Agasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludwig Manres!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manres shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Agasi is trying to defend but Manres finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Manres trying to mount his opponent but Agasi defends it.
Agasi is trying to control but can't.
Manres trying to pass the guard but Agasi defending well.
Manres wants to control but Agasi is keeping him busy.
Agasi trying to control but Manres postures up.
Manres is working for a kimura but Agasi is defending it quite comfortably.
Agasi won't allow Manres to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manres wants to work for an arm triangle but Agasi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Agasi tries to get to full guard but Manres has control of the leg.
Agasi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manres.
Manres wants to control but Agasi is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Agasi wants to get back to full guard.
Manres has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Agasi is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manres wants to control the pace but Agasi is squirming around nicely.
Manres landing punches.
Manres is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Agasi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manres with a couple of short strikes.
Manres landing punches.
Manres goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Agasi is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manres working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agasi looking to sit in guard and control but Manres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Manres loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manres in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manres is looking to advance position but Agasi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Agasi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Agasi goes for an armbar but Manres turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Manres.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agasi is looking for a triangle here but Manres uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Manres scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Agasi to see if he's OK.
Manres trying to control the action but Agasi is working from the bottom.
Agasi dodges the ground and pound from Manres.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Agasi defending against the ground and pound.
Agasi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manres controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Manres dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Manres has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Agasi finds it's way round the side to connect with Manres's head.
Agasi lands a right hook to the body.
Manres doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Agasi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Agasi moves into the clinch.
Agasi working aggressively here.
Agasi misses with a punch on the inside.
Manres tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Agasi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Agasi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Agasi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manres wants to stall.
Agasi lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manres manages to pull guard.
Agasi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Agasi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ludwig Manres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Agasi working the strikes but Manres uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Manres blocking the ground and pound attempt from Agasi.
Agasi is looking for a kimura here.
Agasi trying to control the action but Manres is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manres is looking for a sweep. Agasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Agasi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Agasi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manres trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agasi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Manres looks for a takedown but Agasi sprawls well.
Armand Agasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Manres.
Manres with a lazy takedown attempt
and Agasi counters with a left to the body.
Manres shoots and misses
and Agasi counters with a nice uppercut.
Agasi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Agasi jabs at Manres's body.
Agasi tries to clinch up.
Manres has his takedown stuffed
and Agasi counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agasi is looking to clinch.
Agasi lands with a good body shot.
Manres throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Agasi's waist but Agasi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manres off to one side.
Ludwig Manres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agasi clinches.
Agasi has a couple of punches blocked by Manres.
Agasi lands a body punch.
Manres is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Agasi as the two fighters clinch.
Agasi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Agasi lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Agasi.
Agasi gets through Manres's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Agasi lands a shoulder strike.
Agasi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manres.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Agasi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Agasi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Agasi misses with a few strikes there.
Agasi closes the distance and clinches.
Agasi lands with a short shot to the head.
Manres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manres prevents a body shot from Agasi.
Manres blocks a body shot from Agasi.
Agasi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manres tries to pull guard but Agasi won't allow it.
Agasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Agasi.
Manres is trying to pull guard but Agasi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agasi misses with a punch to the body.
Manres jumps guard but Agasi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Armand Agasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Manres.
Manres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manres prevents a body shot from Agasi.
Manres has Agasi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Agasi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Agasi.
Agasi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manres backwards.
Agasi lands with a left to the head.
Agasi tries to throw a body punch but Manres avoids it by throwing Agasi back against the cage.
Manres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Agasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Agasi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manres takes a shot to the head.
Armand Agasi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Agasi misses with a punch to the body.
Agasi is leaning against Manres and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Agasi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Agasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Agasi.
Agasi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manres or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agasi tries to work over Manres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Agasi swings wildly with an uppercut but Manres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agasi tries to throw a body punch but Manres avoids it by throwing Agasi back against the cage.
Manres tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Agasi smiles and moves away.
Agasi fails to land with a series of punches.
Agasi misses with an uppercut.
Armand Agasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manres misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Agasi to counter with a crisp jab.
Manres is rocked!
Agasi lands a slapping body shot.
Manres is still on wobbly legs! Can Agasi finish him?
Agasi punishes Manres's body with a nice straight punch.
Armand Agasi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Agasi has Manres up against the cage in a clinch.
Agasi presses Manres against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Agasi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Agasi lands a big right hand that drops Manres! The killer instinct kicks in and Agasi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Agasi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armand Agasi!
An out of breath Armand Agasi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Costanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costanza comes to the cage accompanied by Jacco- När mörkret faller . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Costanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Carter!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costanza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carter fails to land with a series of punches.
Costanza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carter did well to prevent Costanza getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Carter trying to hold on to Costanza's head to control him but Costanza postures up.
Costanza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carter gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Costanza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Costanza wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Costanza.
Costanza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Costanza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Carter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Costanza, into his guard.
Carter passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costanza tries to roll over but Carter keeps him under control.
Carter is looking to take a break and control but Costanza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Costanza is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costanza is working hard here to advance position.
Costanza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carter pulls his head out easily.
Costanza won't allow Carter to pass to mount.
Costanza pushes Carter off and gets back to his feet.
Costanza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Costanza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carter swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Carter. No joy for Costanza on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Costanza is defended easily by Carter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Costanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costanza is breathing heavily.
Carter looks to land a combination but Costanza avoids it well.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Costanza pushes him off.
Carter gets caught napping as Costanza dives in and scores a takedown. Carter manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costanza is looking to advance position but Carter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Costanza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Carter looking to control but Costanza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costanza is looking to get to half guard.
Carter trying to control but Costanza is having none of it.
Costanza regains half guard.
Costanza moves into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costanza looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Carter has picked Costanza up and slammed him! Costanza can't keep hold of the triangle and Carter manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Costanza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice combination there by Carter.
It looks like George Costanza has been cut.
Carter fails to land with a series of punches.
Carter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Costanza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carter's guard.
Carter wants to get back to his feet but Costanza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Costanza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carter's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter is trying to stand up here but Costanza is controlling him well.
Costanza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carter is defending against the submission attempts here by Costanza.
Carter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costanza seems to be working for a kimura but Carter defends the submission attempt.
Costanza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carter sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter is trying to control but can't.
Costanza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Costanza.
Costanza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carter defends it well.
Carter wants to control but Costanza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Carter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Costanza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Costanza looking to pass the guard.
Costanza chips away with some ground and pound.
Carter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Costanza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Costanza is looking to escape.
Carter moves to his opponent's back but Costanza bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Carter.
Costanza stopping the sweep attempt from Carter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costanza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carter trying to control the position.
Costanza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Costanza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Carter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Carter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Carter!
Costanza is trying to work for a sweep but Carter has mounted him!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Costanza really wants to buck Carter off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Carter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on George Costanza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Carter forces Costanza back against the cage and clinches.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Carter working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
Carter cracks Costanza with a nice body shot.
Carter working aggressively here.
Costanza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carter stops a takedown attempt from Costanza.
Costanza is trying to pull guard but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Costanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Carter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costanza blocks a body shot from Carter.
Costanza wants to take the fight to the mat but Carter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carter lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Carter as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Carter.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Costanza backwards.
Carter stops a takedown attempt from Costanza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costanza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter.
Carter tries to stall but Costanza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Costanza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Costanza as Carter tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costanza.
Costanza being controlled against the cage.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Carter.
Carter taking a breather.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costanza's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Costanza backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Costanza looking for a takedown.
Costanza goes for a takedown attempt but Carter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Costanza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costanza manages to avoid it.
Costanza shoots in looking for a takedown. Carter tries to sprawl out of it but Costanza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carter throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a right hand that Costanza ducks under and follows up with a left that Costanza also avoids with ease.
Carter throws a left that rocks Costanza and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Carter dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Costanza regain composure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter advances to mount.
Costanza is squirming around, avoiding Carter's attempts to control the action.
Costanza is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costanza is trying to reverse the position but instead Carter has taken his back - oops!
I really don't envy Costanza right now.
A lull in the action here.
Carter keeps control of the position as Costanza tries to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carter is trying to stick to Costanza's back but Costanza is turning into Carter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Carter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Costanza.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carter 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nick Carter!
An out of breath Nick Carter 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slopey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Great comes to the cage accompanied by Adiemus. Smith has chosen Jawga Boyz - Rollin Like A Redneck as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
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Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Great!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slopey Smith!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Great stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Great needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Great counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Great rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Great throws a knee to the head but misses.
Great landing knees to the head.
It looks like Slopey Smith has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Great landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Great.
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Great wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Great wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Great avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Great trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Great wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Great moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Great moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Great working aggressively here.
Great tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Great throws a knee to the head but misses.
Great tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Great putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Great missing with knees to the body.
Great lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Great misses with the head strike.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Great has him pressed against the cage.
Great prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith tries to work over Great's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Great.
Smith wants to break free but Great has control.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Great's head.
Smith jumps guard but Great turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Great misses with a knee to the head.
Great tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Great defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Great wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alexander Great.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Great looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Great is looking to clinch.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alexander Great has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slopey Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Great feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Great then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Great misses the target.
Great motions for Smith to come forward. Great throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Great will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Slopey Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Great closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Great looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith tries to work over Great's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith is pushing Great up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Great scores with a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Great. That's going to slow Smith down.
A left lands for Smith.
Great throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Great darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Great.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Great gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Great fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Great 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.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Great.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Great will feel that in the morning.
Great looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Great fails with an attempt to clinch.
Great tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Great.
Great throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Great takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Great tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Great is looking to clinch.
Smith shoots in and bounces Great off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith trying to control but Great is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushing down on Great's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith passes to full mount!
Great slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Smith working over Great with some ground and pound. Great looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Great is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Great moves into full guard.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Great is retaining full guard.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Great preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith wants to control from the top but Great keeps moving.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Great is keeping the position for now.
Slopey Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Great is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith won't allow Great to get back to his feet.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith works over Great with some ground and pound from guard.
Great wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Great is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Great is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Great's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Great preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Great is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slopey Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Slopey Smith's cut.
That's time! Great's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Great misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Great throws a shot to the body.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Great moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith blocks a head kick by Great.
Great is looking to clinch.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Great throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Great misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Great momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Great. Great circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Great is rocked!
Smith is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Great is in big trouble! Smith is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Great. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Slopey Smith!
Slopey Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Numero Cero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Chamakh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cero comes to the cage accompanied by Hate Me Now - Nas. Chamakh comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Robyn - Indestructible kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Cero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karim Chamakh!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cero throws a chopping leg kick but Chamakh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chamakh avoids a kick to the body.
Cero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chamakh moves out of range of the leg kick from Cero.
Cero throws a right hand that misses
and Chamakh counters with a shoot takedown. Cero fights it but they end up in guard.
Cero wants to stand and escape but Chamakh is having none of it.
Cero has his feet on Chamakh's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Some bone on bone action there as Chamakh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cero throws a sloppy head kick and Chamakh moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamakh moves away from the strike by Cero.
Cero throws a lazy uppercut
and Chamakh counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cero's guard now.
Cero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chamakh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chamakh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cero's head.
Chamakh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chamakh prevents Cero from getting back to his feet.
Chamakh is in close to Cero's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chamakh prevents Cero from getting back to his feet.
Chamakh tries to free his leg and advance position but Cero is retaining full guard.
Chamakh throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cero has momentary wrist control but Chamakh slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chamakh wants to control from the top but Cero keeps moving.
Chamakh won't allow Cero to get back to his feet.
Chamakh throws a strike but Cero rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cero wants to stand but Chamakh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chamakh trying to control the position.
Chamakh is working an open guard so Cero takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Numero Cero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Cero finds it's target.
Cero attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cero throws a solid leg kick but Chamakh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cero.
Chamakh gets tackled into the cage by Cero. Cero maintains the clinch.
A short right from Cero.
Cero misses with the head strike.
Cero misses with a punch to the body.
Chamakh breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cero cracks the inside of Chamakh's front leg.
Cero throws a leg kick but Chamakh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cero misses with a low kick.
Cero throws a body kick that misses.
Cero misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cero throws a poor cross that misses
and Chamakh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chamakh working Cero over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karim Chamakh will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A clash of legs there as Chamakh blocks the low kick.
Cero cracks Chamakh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cero throws out a leg kick but Chamakh moves out of range and Cero only half commits.
Cero misses with a leg kick.
Cero throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chamakh.
Chamakh checks a low kick from Cero.
Cero is looking to chop away at Chamakh's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cero tries to clinch but Chamakh moves out of range.
Cero throws a jab but it's blocked by Chamakh.
Cero missing with a left hand there. Chamakh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Cero misses.
A left and a right from Cero both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Karim Chamakh has been cut.
Chamakh checks a low kick from Cero.
Cero scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh moves away from the strike by Cero.
Chamakh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cero, right into the meat.
Cero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cero connects with a leg kick. Chamakh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cero throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cero misses with a low kick as Chamakh jumps back.
Cero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chamakh was well out of range. Poor timing from Cero.
Cero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chamakh blocks the body kick.
Cero throws the left hand but Chamakh avoids the punch easily.
Cero misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh avoids the head kick by Cero.
A clash of legs there as Chamakh blocks the low kick.
Cero wants to slow Chamakh down by chopping away at his legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Chamakh blocks the leg kick.
Cero explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cero throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chamakh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Numero Cero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karim Chamakh's cut.
That's time! Cero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chamakh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chamakh avoids the head kick by Cero.
Cero wants to land a leg kick but Chamakh is out of range.
Chamakh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cero lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cero misses with a body kick.
Chamakh tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamakh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cero throws a front kick aimed at Chamakh's knee but Chamakh avoids it well.
Cero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cero connects with a leg kick. Chamakh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chamakh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chamakh takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh moves out of range as Cero throws a body kick.
Cero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cero.
Chamakh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cero.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cero.
Cero throws a low kick but Chamakh avoids it.
Chamakh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A leg kick checked by Chamakh.
Good work by Chamakh as he checks the leg kick.
Cero throws a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cero.
Cero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Numero Cero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh checks a low kick from Cero.
Chamakh avoids a kick to the body.
Chamakh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cero throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Cero misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cero throws a front kick aimed at Chamakh's knee but Chamakh avoids it well.
Chamakh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Numero Cero clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Chamakh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cero throws a leg kick
and Chamakh counters with a takedown into side control.
Chamakh throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cero defending against the ground and pound.
Chamakh in side control, throwing shots but Cero defends.
Cero is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chamakh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Chamakh lands an elbow.
Chamakh wants to control but Cero is keeping him busy.
Cero is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamakh working the ground and pound from side control.
Chamakh trying to control the position but Cero is working away.
Chamakh in side control, throwing shots but Cero defends.
Chamakh in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chamakh sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cero is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chamakh grinds an elbow into Cero's temple.
Cero is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cero defending against the ground and pound.
Cero avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chamakh.
Sloppy strikes there by Chamakh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chamakh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Karim Chamakh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cero parries the strikes from Chamakh easily there. Chamakh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cero to escape.
Chamakh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cero down.
Cero is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cero parries the strikes from Chamakh easily there. Chamakh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cero to escape.
Chamakh scoring with punches and elbows.
Cero takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chamakh in side control, throwing shots but Cero defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chamakh in side control, throwing shots but Cero defends.
Cero takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cero wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Chamakh landing a few strikes.
Chamakh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cero keeps working.
Chamakh lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chamakh misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh cracks Cero with a big right hand but Cero just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chamakh throws a strike aimed at the side of Cero's head but Cero avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chamakh working the ground and pound.
Chamakh is chipping away with strikes.
Chamakh is looking to take a break and control but Cero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cero regains half guard, as Chamakh was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chamakh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cero is trying to stand back up but Chamakh is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Chamakh dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Karim Chamakh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chamakh avoids a kick to the body.
Chamakh slips under a jab from Cero.
Chamakh blocks a leg kick.
Cero throws a leg kick but Chamakh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cero throws a solid leg kick but Chamakh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cero.
Numero Cero is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cero misses with a low kick as Chamakh jumps back.
Cero looks to land a right hand but Chamakh moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero scores with a body shot.
Cero tries to land a front kick but Chamakh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cero goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cero lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chamakh will feel that in the morning.
Chamakh checks a leg kick.
Chamakh blocks the body kick.
A leg kick checked by Chamakh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero with a jab.
Cero throws a low kick but Chamakh avoids it.
Cero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Cero as he connects with a hook.
Cero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cero throws a leg kick but Chamakh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cero throws a leg kick but Chamakh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cero misses with a low kick.
Cero misses with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cero - that will leave a mark!
Cero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chamakh was well out of range. Poor timing from Cero.
Cero connects with a solid leg kick.
Chamakh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chamakh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cero lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch combination from Cero misses.
Cero throws a leg kick but Chamakh checks it.
Chamakh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Numero Cero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cero 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:44
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:44
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Numero Cero!
Numero Cero retains his lightweight title!
Numero Cero made sure to mention his sponsor, Namunamu Clothing in his post fight interview.
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