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VFN 69: Munster Vs Semiazas PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bocco Badz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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163 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bocco Badz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Erick Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Murphy misses.
A jab-cross combination lands for Murphy and sends Badz crashing to the mat! Murphy follows him down to the mat - Badz regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Badz is rocked!
It looks like Bocco Badz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy scores with a big shot! Badz's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Badz! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erick Murphy!
Erick Murphy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Kyronviita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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169 lbs
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163 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Kyronviita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vincent Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyronviita throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valentine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kyronviita finds it's way round the side to connect with Valentine's head.
Kyronviita throws a hook but Valentine blocks it.
Kyronviita throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
Kyronviita throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kyronviita throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Vincent Valentine has been cut.
A good leg kick by Kyronviita.
Kyronviita digs a good body shot into Valentine's ribs.
Valentine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyronviita punishes Valentine's body with a nice straight punch.
Valentine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kyronviita.
Valentine drops his hands momentarily and Kyronviita takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valentine throws an off balance right hand
and Kyronviita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kyronviita seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine throws out a loose jab but Kyronviita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kyronviita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kyronviita moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kyronviita cracks Valentine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kyronviita connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valentine's hands.
Kyronviita misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valentine counters with a nice body shot.
Kyronviita thumps Valentine with a low kick.
Valentine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kyronviita uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentine.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Kyronviita.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kyronviita finds it's way through Valentine's defenses.
Kyronviita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kyronviita cracks Valentine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valentine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kyronviita defends well and Valentine ends up having to push Kyronviita into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kyronviita - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Valentine has had enough of the clinch but Kyronviita keeps him there for the moment.
Kyronviita works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kyronviita lands a right hand.
Kyronviita stalling against the cage.
Valentine is trying to break the clinch but Kyronviita has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyronviita misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyronviita struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Kyronviita.
Kyronviita swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jussi Kyronviita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyronviita swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kyronviita throws a front kick aimed at Valentine's knee but Valentine avoids it well.
Kyronviita throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kyronviita misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valentine counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Valentine stuns Kyronviita with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine slips a straight right by Kyronviita.
Nice shot by Kyronviita.
Valentine checks a leg kick nicely.
Kyronviita connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valentine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyronviita digs a good hook to Valentine's body.
A left lands for Kyronviita.
A shot to the body from Kyronviita misses
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyronviita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valentine.
Kyronviita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kyronviita is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kyronviita misses with a hook
and Valentine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Kyronviita dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Valentine's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Valentine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Valentine.
Kyronviita with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kyronviita throws a leg kick but Valentine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kyronviita throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine misses with a series of wild punches.
Kyronviita showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valentine.
Valentine slips under a jab from Kyronviita.
Valentine swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyronviita getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A shot to the liver by Kyronviita. Beautiful body shot.
Valentine blocks a jab.
Kyronviita loads up on a big right hand but Valentine slips the punch.
Valentine checks the leg kick.
Kyronviita throws a leg kick but Valentine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kyronviita throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kyronviita throws out a leg kick but Valentine moves out of range and Kyronviita only half commits.
Valentine scores with a sloppy right hand. Kyronviita should have avoided that one.
Kyronviita works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Valentine coming out on top.
Kyronviita wants to slow Valentine down by chopping away at his legs.
Kyronviita lands a leg kick that knocks Valentine off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyronviita throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kyronviita.
Kyronviita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Kyronviita throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kyronviita throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
Kyronviita is rocked!
Valentine throws an uppercut from hell that sends Kyronviita clean off his feet! He's out cold! Valentine stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Valentine!
Vincent Valentine really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fight Night Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mutant Chernobli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koopa Troopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernobli comes into the arena with Slipknot-Waynd and Bleed blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Troopa's choice of entrance music: Koopa Troopa. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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199 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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195 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mutant Chernobli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Koopa Troopa!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troopa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chernobli. That did some damage!
Chernobli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Troopa shoots in for a double leg but Chernobli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chernobli gets caught napping as Troopa dives in and scores a takedown. Chernobli manages to retain guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Troopa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chernobli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Troopa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chernobli is looking to stand up but Troopa isn't so interested in that idea.
Chernobli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Troopa wants to control from the top but Chernobli keeps moving.
Troopa with a nice head shot there.
Troopa works over Chernobli with some ground and pound from guard.
Troopa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chernobli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Troopa trying to control but Chernobli is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troopa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chernobli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Troopa has managed to get both his arms back between Chernobli's legs - danger averted.
Chernobli is looking to stand up but Troopa isn't so interested in that idea.
Troopa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chernobli's head.
Troopa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chernobli's head.
Troopa stands up over Chernobli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Troopa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Troopa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Troopa lands a couple of digs.
Chernobli keeping moving, preventing Troopa from controlling successfully.
Troopa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chernobli's head.
Chernobli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernobli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Troopa sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernobli is looking for a kimura here.
Chernobli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Troopa gets back to full guard.
Chernobli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Troopa's guard.
Chernobli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Troopa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troopa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chernobli preventing the sweep.
Chernobli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Troopa is keeping the position for now.
Chernobli is working hard here to advance position.
Troopa looking to control.
Troopa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chernobli!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troopa landing strikes from the mount and Chernobli is in trouble!
Chernobli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Troopa with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Troopa lands a couple of good shots and Chernobli has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Chernobli grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Chernobli is keeping busy.
Troopa has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Chernobli! Can he survive? No! He's out! Troopa gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Koopa Troopa!
A very excited looking Koopa Troopa 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryszard Duch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Summerfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duch comes to the cage accompanied by John Cage's 4'33". Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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200 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryszard Duch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Summerfield!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Summerfield is looking to slow Duch down with leg kicks.
Duch misses with a takedown attempt - Summerfield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Summerfield stuffs the takedown.
Summerfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duch.
Summerfield avoids the body shot from Duch.
Summerfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duch tries for a takedown but Summerfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryszard Duch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Summerfield lands with a nice body kick.
Duch moves out of range as Summerfield throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Duch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Summerfield is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Duch tries for a kimura but Summerfield is defending well.
Summerfield is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Duch is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duch working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Summerfield tries to hold on but Duch pushes him away.
Duch is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Summerfield to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Summerfield shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duch is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Summerfield can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Duch is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Summerfield has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Summerfield!
Duch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Duch has his feet on Summerfield's thighs here. He's pushed Summerfield off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Summerfield screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryszard Duch!
After the fight, Ryszard Duch was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fincent LeBlond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlond kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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223 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fincent LeBlond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Gold!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gold blocks a low kick nicely.
LeBlond will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
LeBlond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.
LeBlond throws an off balance right hand
and Gold counters with a thumping low kick.
Gold lands a nice shot to the body.
Gold lands a jab to LeBlond's midsection.
Gold thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on LeBlond if he has to take too many more of those.
Gold looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LeBlond is breathing heavily.
LeBlond needs to keep his hands up - Gold had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Fincent LeBlond has been cut.
Gold misses with a two punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gold.
A left lands for Gold.
LeBlond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gold connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold misses with a hook. LeBlond ducked under it nicely.
Gold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeBlond was well out of range. Poor timing from Gold.
LeBlond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
LeBlond shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gold defends it nicely.
LeBlond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gold is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Gold.
Gold has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gold throws a front kick aimed at LeBlond's knee but LeBlond avoids it well.
LeBlond fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gold.
LeBlond throws a body kick that misses.
Mr Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LeBlond's calf.
Gold throws a head kick that misses
and LeBlond counters with a body kick.
LeBlond looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fincent LeBlond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Gold lands an impressive looking overhand right. LeBlond doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBlond throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gold throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gold turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for LeBlond. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gold scores with a leg kick.
Gold lands a jab to LeBlond's midsection.
Gold scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gold.
Gold lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as LeBlond backs up against the cage.
Gold throws a right hand that LeBlond ducks under and follows up with a left that LeBlond also avoids with ease.
LeBlond throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gold counters with a good low kick that LeBlond was not able to check.
Mr Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold throws a quick head kick that skims the top of LeBlond's head.
Fincent LeBlond's cut is getting worse.
Gold lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as LeBlond crumples to the floor! Gold milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mr Gold!
Mr Gold really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Crillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Firnanda Talha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crillo comes into the arena with Wiz Khalifa - Black And Yellow blaring out of the sound system. Talha is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Avicii - wake me up. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Crillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Firnanda Talha!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crillo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crillo wants it to stay on the feet.
Talha shoots in but Crillo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crillo gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Talha is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Talha gets back to half guard.
Crillo working the head and body with strikes.
Talha preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Talha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crillo seems to be looking for submissions.
Talha felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Crillo wants to work for an arm triangle but Talha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crillo seems to be looking for submissions.
Talha is looking for a sweep. Crillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crillo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crillo seems to be working for a kimura but Talha defends the submission attempt.
Crillo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crillo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Talha's head.
Talha looking for submissions off his back.
Talha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crillo landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crillo defends well.
Crillo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Talha wants to sweep here but Crillo controlling him for the moment.
Talha has momentary wrist control but Crillo slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Talha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Talha trying to keep a closed guard but Crillo is proving a slippery customer.
Talha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crillo lands a couple of digs.
Talha keeping moving, preventing Crillo from controlling successfully.
Talha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Talha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Talha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crillo distracts Talha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crillo works over Talha with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Talha is on top in guard.
Talha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Talha trying to control but Crillo is working from the bottom.
Talha working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crillo keeping full guard, as Talha tries to pass.
Talha has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Crillo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Talha is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Crillo pulls down on the head and he's put Talha to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frank Crillo!
In his post fight interview, Frank Crillo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Banas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rad comes to the cage accompanied by Liberation Frequency. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Rad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Banas!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rad throws a solid leg kick but Banas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rad.
Artur Banas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rad misses with a straight left.
Banas lands a nice shot to the body.
Banas lands a jab.
Banas forces Rad back against the cage and clinches.
Banas lands a hook that snaps the head of Rad backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banas.
Banas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Banas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rad blocking some punches.
Rad misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Rad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banas misses with a punch to the body.
Rad blocks an uppercut.
Rad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banas walks away with a smile on his face. Rad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rad tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rad scores with the left hand. Banas knows he should have avoided that one.
Banas connects with a right hand. Rad shakes it off.
Banas misses with a body punch
and Rad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banas thinking.
Rad looks to land a left hand but Banas moved out of range nicely.
Rad moves out of range of the body kick.
Banas clinches up with Rad and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Banas.
Rad trying to stall but Banas improves his position.
Banas avoids a wild elbow strike from Rad.
Banas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Banas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rad lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Banas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rad.
A head punch on the inside from Banas fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rad takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rad throws a punch but it's blocked by Banas.
Banas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banas swings wildly with an uppercut but Rad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rad stalling in the clinch.
Banas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Banas scores with a shoulder strike.
Banas misses with a punch on the inside.
Banas scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Banas fails to land.
Banas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banas lands a hook that snaps the head of Rad backwards.
Rad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Banas.
Banas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Banas as Rad tries to tie him up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banas.
Banas avoids the elbow strike from Rad, against the cage.
Banas controlling the action here for a moment.
Rad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banas misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banas breaks the clinch.
Banas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rad doesn't seem bothered though.
Banas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Banas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A head kick misses from Rad.
Banas tries to clinch up but Rad circles away and keeps his distance.
Rad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Banas counters by moving into the clinch.
Rad throws an elbow but it misses.
Banas scores with a shot to the side of Rad's head.
Rad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rad throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banas avoids it.
Rad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Banas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rad backwards.
Rad throws an elbow that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rad can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Banas stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Banas.
Rad tries to pull guard but Banas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Banas on the inside.
Rad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Banas's brow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rad misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Banas.
Rad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Banas avoids a wild elbow strike from Rad.
Rad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banas avoids it.
Banas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of stalling here from Rad.
Banas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rad is trying to stall.
Banas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rad backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Banas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Banas lands with a left to the head.
Rad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Banas digs a right hand underneath Rad's ribcage. Rad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Banas throws a punch but it's blocked by Rad.
Banas keeps control of Rad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Banas cracks Rad with a nice body shot.
Rad can't break the clinch.
Rad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banas.
Banas working aggressively here.
Banas slowing the pace effectively.
The referee calls for Rad to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banas lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rad wants to control but Banas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Banas in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rad defending well though.
Banas controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Banas has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Artur Banas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Banas connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Banas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rad takes one to the side of the head.
Rad misses with an uppercut.
Banas checks a leg kick nicely.
Banas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Banas forces Rad back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Banas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Banas'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.
Banas manages to break the clinch.
Banas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Banas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rad's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banas throws a good cross that connects.
Rad is rocked!
Rad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rad wants it to stay on the feet.
Rad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Rad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banas thows a body kick. Rad tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rad moves out of range as Banas throws a body kick.
Rad throws a head kick that misses
and Banas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banas works over Rad with some ground and pound from guard.
Banas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Banas with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Banas controls the pace.
Banas with a nice head shot there.
Banas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rad seems to have got his legs back now.
Banas throws a big elbow that misses.
Banas tries to free his leg and advance position but Rad is retaining full guard.
Banas is stalling in the full guard.
Rad is looking to sweep but instead, Banas has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad has hold of Banas's hands but Banas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Banas is nestled in close to Rad, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Banas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Banas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Banas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Banas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Banas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banas trying to pass the guard but Rad defending well.
Banas controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Artur Banas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banas throws the kick towards the body but Rad avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rad moves forwards but Banas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Banas really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artur Banas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Rad misses
and Banas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Banas tries to work over Rad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rad is trying to pull guard but Banas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rad works on Banas's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Banas.
Rad pushes off an throws an elbow but Banas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Banas.
Rad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Banas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Banas clinches up against the cage.
Banas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rad has Banas pushed against the cage.
Banas has Rad pushed against the cage.
Rad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A bit of stalling here from Rad.
Rad stalling in the clinch but Banas improves position.
Rad misses with some punches.
Banas blocks an uppercut.
Artur Banas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Banas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Banas.
Rad throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rad throws an elbow but misses.
Banas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rad backwards.
Banas cracks Rad with a nice body shot.
Rad throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rad.
Banas blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rad tries to land knees in the clinch but Banas avoids the damage to the body.
Rad misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Banas misses with some punches.
Banas lands a nice shot to the body.
Rad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banas digs a right hand underneath Rad's ribcage. Rad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Banas tries to work over Rad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banas lands a right hand.
Rad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banas backwards.
Banas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banas struggles to land a body shot inside as Rad controls his hands.
Rad prevents a body shot from Banas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banas.
Rad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rad lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Artur Banas has been cut.
Banas scores with a shoulder strike.
Rad jumps guard but Banas stands there with Rad around his waist. Rad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rad wants to stall.
Banas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banas misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banas swings wildly with an uppercut but Rad uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Banas.
Banas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Banas dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Artur Banas's cut.
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!
A lazy left from Banas finds it's target.
Banas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rad lands with a right hand.
Rad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banas's sensitive parts.
Banas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Banas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Banas lands a leg kick that knocks Rad off balance momentarily.
Rad misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Banas finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rad.
Banas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rad tries a low kick but Banas avoids it.
Rad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banas checks a leg kick.
Rad blocks a head kick by Banas.
Rad moves out of range of the leg kick from Banas.
Rad is looking to chop away at Banas's legs.
Banas feints and then cracks Rad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rad down.
Kyle Rad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rad throws a leg kick
so Banas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Banas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rad trying to keep a closed guard but Banas is proving a slippery customer.
Banas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Banas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Banas wants to pass the guard but Rad is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad trying to keep a closed guard but Banas is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rad wants to sweep here but Banas controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Banas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Banas.
Banas moves into the clinch successfully.
Banas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rad is looking to control Banas's arms but Banas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rad has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rad just leaning against Banas, taking a breather.
Banas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banas blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banas lands an uppercut.
Rad tries to stall but Banas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Artur Banas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rad throws a punch but it's blocked by Banas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Banas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Banas 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 44:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Banas!
Artur Banas is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Artur Banas 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Edward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Tilthammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tilthammer has chosen Autumn - Suffer the wild dogs as his entrance music. Felix Tilthammer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryan Edward's chin.
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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
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Edward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felix Tilthammer!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Tilthammer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edward doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Ryan Edward has been cut.
Edward wants to clinch up but Tilthammer keeps it at a distance.
Edward on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tilthammer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edward takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tilthammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edward tries to clinch
and Tilthammer counters with a left to the body.
Tilthammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Tilthammer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tilthammer blocks a jab.
Tilthammer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Edward on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tilthammer. Tilthammer obviously looking to wear him down.
Tilthammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edward misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilthammer misses with a hook.
Edward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryan Edward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer is looking to slow Edward down with leg kicks.
Tilthammer tries to keep at a distance but Edward has taken the fight into the clinch.
Edward misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Edward.
Tilthammer manages to break the clinch.
Edward pushes Tilthammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Tilthammer pushes Edward back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edward struggles to land a body shot inside as Tilthammer controls his hands.
Tilthammer lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tilthammer.
Good body shot from Edward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tilthammer lands a right hand.
Edward working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tilthammer working aggressively here.
Tilthammer working aggressively here.
Tilthammer breaks the clinch.
Edward takes a swing at Tilthammer's ribcage but misses.
Tilthammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edward circles away quickly and effectively.
Edward goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Edward ducks under a wild hook from Tilthammer.
Edward stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edward misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edward. That's going to slow Tilthammer down.
Tilthammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Tilthammer misses with a head kick.
Edward throws a front kick aimed at Tilthammer's knee but Tilthammer avoids it well.
Edward avoids the head kick by Tilthammer.
Edward bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Edward lands a nice looking body kick.
Edward scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tilthammer in his tracks.
Edward scores with a hook.
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!
Tilthammer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edward throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tilthammer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Edward is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Edward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tilthammer manages to avoid it.
Edward with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tilthammer dodges the punch combination from Edward.
Edward wants to land a leg kick but Tilthammer is out of range.
Edward looks to score with a jab to the body but Tilthammer is just out of range.
Edward connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edward misses with a hook. Tilthammer ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Edward does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Felix Tilthammer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Edward's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Tilthammer.
Tilthammer lands a big right hand that sends Edward crashing to the mat! Tilthammer stays standing though and waves Edward back to his feet!
Edward is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tilthammer avoids the body shot from Edward.
Tilthammer throws a series of punches but Edward avoids them all with ease.
Edward tests Tilthammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tilthammer lands with a nice body punch.
Edward is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Edward looks to throw the jab but Tilthammer is out of range.
Edward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tilthammer.
Edward lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Edward pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tilthammer is out of range and Edward settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edward thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edward throws a series of punches but Tilthammer moves out of range.
Edward moves out of range of the body kick.
Edward thuds his right hand into Tilthammer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Edward. Those never looked like landing.
Tilthammer moves out of range of the body kick.
Tilthammer misses with an uppercut. Edward saw that one coming.
Edward misses with a body shot
and Tilthammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryan Edward's cut is getting worse.
Tilthammer fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Edward to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Edward looks to clinch but Tilthammer throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Edward taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Felix Tilthammer!
Felix Tilthammer made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Old mans strength, bitch.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ah Puch Nacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Raisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nacon comes to the cage accompanied by Death. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Ah Puch Nacon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Raisi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nacon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Raisi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Raisi is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing that Nacon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Raisi is trying to escape the position but Nacon is controlling the position.
Nacon tries for a kimura but Raisi is defending well.
Raisi tries to improve position but can't.
Raisi keeps trying to improve his position.
Nacon controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raisi throws a punch from the bottom, which has left him a bit exposed here… Nacon has an arm triangle now. This could be big trouble for Raisi. He's out! He's out cold! The ref pulls Nacon off and Nacon celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ah Puch Nacon!
Ah Puch Nacon retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Ah Puch Nacon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Munster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ouriel Semiazas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Munster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ouriel Semiazas!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munster lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Ouriel Semiazas has been cut.
Semiazas throws a looping overhand right but Munster ducks down to avoid it.
Semiazas lands an overhand right.
Semiazas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Munster in his tracks.
Munster ducks under a wild hook from Semiazas.
Munster throws a sloppy head kick and Semiazas moves out of range easily.
Jeff Munster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munster throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munster scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Munster is looking to stall here but Semiazas recovers full guard.
Munster landing some decent shots from guard.
Munster cracks Semiazas with a solid left hand.
Semiazas is controlling Munster's posture.
Munster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Munster connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semiazas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Munster is looking for a sweep. Semiazas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Munster is staying active underneath Semiazas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Munster trying to hold on to Semiazas's head to control him but Semiazas postures up.
Munster is refusing to be controlled, as Semiazas sits in half guard.
Munster is looking to get back to full guard here but Semiazas has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas wants to control but Munster is keeping him busy.
Munster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Munster is trying to get back to half guard.
Semiazas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Munster's legs.
Munster wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Semiazas staying calm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munster parries the strikes from Semiazas easily there. Semiazas is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Munster to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster is not content to let Semiazas control the position.
Munster is trying to improve his position.
Semiazas is looking to take a break and control but Munster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Semiazas taking a breather here.
The ground and pound from Semiazas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Munster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Semiazas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munster prevents Semiazas from improving position.
Munster is looking to reverse the position.
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 Jeff Munster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ouriel Semiazas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Munster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Semiazas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munster was well out of range. Poor timing from Semiazas.
A big right from Semiazas misses.
Munster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Semiazas defends it nicely.
Munster throws a sloppy head kick and Semiazas moves out of range easily.
Munster throws a series of punches but Semiazas moves out of range.
Munster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semiazas.
Semiazas looks to throw the jab but Munster is out of range.
Munster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Semiazas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Munster closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Semiazas moves out of range as Munster strikes.
Semiazas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munster.
Munster throws a sloppy head kick and Semiazas moves out of range easily.
Munster moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Semiazas misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Munster.
Nice jab there from Munster.
Munster moves out of range as Semiazas strikes.
Semiazas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Munster has time to react.
Semiazas throws an overhand right that lands on Munster's shoulder, as Munster tries to avoid the shot.
Munster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jeff Munster is winning the standup battle so far.
Semiazas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Munster checks it well.
Semiazas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Semiazas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Munster lands a slapping body shot.
Jeff Munster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Semiazas circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Munster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munster dives in and scores a takedown into Semiazas's guard.
Semiazas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster wants to control from the top but Semiazas keeps moving.
Munster throwing strikes from guard but Semiazas blocks nicely.
Semiazas managing to control the position.
Semiazas is trying to control the position but Munster postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ouriel Semiazas.
Munster throws the left hand but Semiazas avoids the punch easily.
Semiazas throws a leg kick that misses.
Munster throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Semiazas's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Semiazas blocks a head kick by Munster.
Munster throws a sloppy head kick and Semiazas moves out of range easily.
Munster lands a jab to the head.
Semiazas avoids the head kick by Munster.
Semiazas avoids the head kick by Munster.
Munster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Semiazas, as that shot connected.
Semiazas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Munster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Semiazas swings widly with a right hand
and Munster counters with a single leg into guard. Semiazas didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semiazas keeping moving, preventing Munster from controlling successfully.
Munster preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munster trying to control the position from guard on top but Semiazas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Semiazas pulls Munster in close to prevent any damage.
Semiazas working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Munster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Semiazas.
Munster thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Semiazas misses with a body shot.
Semiazas blocks a head kick by Munster.
Munster misses with a straight left.
Ouriel Semiazas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munster throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Munster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ouriel Semiazas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Munster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Munster stopping the sweep attempt from Semiazas.
Munster is fighting to break Semiazas's control of his arms but Semiazas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Semiazas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Munster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Semiazas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Semiazas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Semiazas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munster throws a big elbow that misses.
Munster wants to control from the top but Semiazas keeps moving.
Munster works over Semiazas with some ground and pound from guard.
Munster scoring with punches to the head and body.
Semiazas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Munster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Semiazas keeping moving, preventing Munster from controlling successfully.
Jeff Munster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Munster tries to free his leg and advance position but Semiazas is retaining full guard.
Semiazas is pulling down on Munster's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster won't allow Semiazas to sweep him here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ouriel Semiazas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Munster on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semiazas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Semiazas throws an overhand right that lands on Munster's shoulder, as Munster tries to avoid the shot.
Munster gets the takedown into side control.
Munster scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Semiazas to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semiazas is looking to reverse the position.
Semiazas parries the strikes from Munster easily there. Munster is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Semiazas to escape.
Munster working away.
Semiazas defending against the ground and pound.
Semiazas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas trying to control from Munster's half guard. Munster has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Semiazas looking to pass the guard.
Semiazas is in close to Munster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Munster keeping moving, preventing Semiazas from controlling successfully.
My spies in Hilo Training Center inform me that Semiazas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Munster manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Semiazas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munster prevents Semiazas from getting the reversal.
Semiazas wants to hold on but Munster pushes him away.
Munster punching from mount but Semiazas doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Munster lands with some strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munster can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Semiazas is looking to escape.
Munster landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munster lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Semiazas hang on?
Munster unloads with some shots from mount but Semiazas bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Munster clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ouriel Semiazas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Munster.
Semiazas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Semiazas looks to land a right hand but Munster moved out of range.
Munster blocks the body kick.
Semiazas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Munster tries to bum rush Semiazas with a series of wild strikes but Semiazas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Semiazas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Munster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Munster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Semiazas. Semiazas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Munster tries a head kick but it misses.
Semiazas cracks Munster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munster lands the left hand.
Semiazas misses with a low kick.
Munster throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semiazas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Semiazas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Semiazas misses with the combination.
Munster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Munster throws a head kick but Semiazas moves out of range.
Semiazas misses the shot to the body.
Munster misses with a body shot.
Munster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Semiazas.
Munster tries to bum rush Semiazas with a series of wild strikes but Semiazas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Munster looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Semiazas!
Semiazas is trying to improve his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Semiazas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Munster is thwarting Semiazas's attempts to control the position.
Munster wants to take a breather but Semiazas is having none of it.
Semiazas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Semiazas looking to control.
Semiazas looking for a sweep. Not yet Semiazas, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Munster lands a couple of elbows.
Semiazas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ouriel Semiazas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Munster lands a slapping body shot.
Munster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Some wild striking there from Semiazas.
Munster scores with a head kick. Semiazas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munster looks to score with a jab to the body but Semiazas is just out of range.
Semiazas throws a push kick but Munster slaps the foot to one side.
Semiazas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Semiazas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Munster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Semiazas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Semiazas tries to improve position but can't.
Semiazas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Semiazas is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munster throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Munster had his way with Ouriel Semiazas in that round.
The cut man is working on Ouriel Semiazas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Munster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Semiazas.
Munster with a poor takedown
letting Semiazas counter with a right hand.
Munster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Semiazas scores with a jab. Munster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Munster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Semiazas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Munster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Munster tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Munster throws a nice looking combination but Semiazas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Semiazas does it's job there.
Semiazas lands a lovely overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Munster.
Semiazas lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semiazas lands a jab to Munster's midsection.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Semiazas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Semiazas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Munster throws a sloppy head kick and Semiazas moves out of range easily.
Munster throws a sloppy head kick
and Semiazas counters with a stiff right hand.
Semiazas misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Semiazas.
Munster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Munster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Semiazas.
Semiazas lands a glancing blow to the side of Munster's head.
Munster throws a series of strikes that have Semiazas backpedaling.
Semiazas connects with a body shot that sends Munster's belly button to the back.
Ouriel Semiazas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Semiazas is trying to defend but Munster finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semiazas is trying to maintain the position but Munster is very close to passing his half guard.
Munster is looking to advance position but Semiazas won't allow it.
Munster content to control rather than advance.
Munster with the ground and pound but Semiazas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Semiazas is keeping the position for now.
Munster throwing strikes from guard but Semiazas blocks nicely.
Semiazas pulls Munster in to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Munster scoring with punches to the head and body.
Munster lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Semiazas looking for a guillotine here but Munster defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Munster's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Munster wants to control from the top but Semiazas keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Semiazas scores with a nice shot.
Semiazas lands a good elbow from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Semiazas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Semiazas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ouriel Semiazas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Munster 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Munster!
Jeff Munster retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jeff Munster 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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