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VFN 71: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anton Kuivanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Gil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuivanen comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - POWER . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Kuivanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Isaac Gil!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuivanen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gil gets full guard.
Kuivanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've been hearing that Kuivanen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kuivanen trying to control but Gil is working from the bottom.
Gil is pulling down on Kuivanen's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuivanen, at least for the moment.
Kuivanen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gil's head.
Gil is pulling down on Kuivanen's head to control his posture.
Gil working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Isaac Gil.
Gil avoids the head kick by Kuivanen.
Gil throws a hook to the side of Kuivanen's head but Kuivanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuivanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuivanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Gil moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Anton Kuivanen has been cut.
Isaac Gil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuivanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anton Kuivanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gil closes the distance and pushes Kuivanen back into the cage.
Kuivanen tries to circle away but Gil has him pinned against the cage.
Gil tries to land a knee to the head but Kuivanen blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gil connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kuivanen's face.
Gil lands a nice elbow.
Kuivanen blocks the elbow strike.
Kuivanen has had enough of the clinch but Gil keeps him there for the moment.
Kuivanen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuivanen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gil walks away with a smile on his face. Kuivanen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kuivanen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Kuivanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gil moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kuivanen is rocked!
Gil throws a head kick but Kuivanen moves out of range.
Oh Kuivanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gil has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gil scores a nice knee to the body.
Gil prevents Kuivanen from breaking the clinch.
Kuivanen takes an elbow to the temple.
Gil lands an elbow inside.
Gil pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Kuivanen! Gil unloads with more strikes and Kuivanen sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Gil!
Isaac Gil thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Moo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Maake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikey Moo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cedric Maake!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Maake does no damage.
Maake gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Moo trying to control the position from guard on top but Maake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maake trying to control the position here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moo dives in and grabs Maake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maake pushes down on Moo's head and hops out.
Moo tries to clinch but Maake moves out of range.
Moo wants to clinch up but Maake keeps it at a distance.
Moo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maake gets caught flat footed, as Moo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moo wants to pass the guard but Maake is keeping the position.
Moo wants to control from the top but Maake keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moo looking to pass the guard.
Moo trying to control but Maake is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mikey Moo just wasn't active enough.
The fighters circling - Maake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maake throws a hook but Moo blocks it.
Maake moves out of range of the strikes.
Moo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mikey Moo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moo 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 Maake has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maake and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maake throws out a loose jab but Moo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Maake misses its intended target.
Moo takes one on the button.
Moo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moo shoots in but no luck this time.
Good standup being displayed there by Moo as he connects with a hook.
Moo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Moo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moo lands an overhand right.
Moo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maake.
Maake looks to land a right hand but Moo moved out of range.
Moo scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moo misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Maake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maake misses with a looping right.
Cedric Maake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maake slaps away a takedown attempt from Moo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moo tries to clinch
letting Maake counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Moo 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.
Moo misses with a takedown attempt - Maake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mikey Moo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moo doesn't seem bothered though.
Maake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moo.
Maake looks to land a left hand but Moo moved out of range nicely.
Maake lands with a hook. Moo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moo gets the takedown into side control.
Maake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Moo's best efforts.
Moo is looking to take a break and control but Maake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maake preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maake is refusing to be controlled, as Moo sits in half guard.
Moo is looking for a kimura here.
Moo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maake to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moo throws a big elbow that misses.
Maake is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moo has gone for a leg lock! Maake slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moo's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maake stands up and waves to Moo to follow him.
Maake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moo fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Moo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maake misses with a looping right.
Moo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maake misses with an uppercut.
Moo walks into a straight right hand from Maake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cedric Maake will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Moo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Maake lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moo doesn't seem phased though.
Maake scores with a jab. Moo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moo fails to land the takedown.
Maake misses with a straight right.
Maake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moo.
Moo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Maake misses the target.
Maake blocks a leg kick.
Moo blocks a jab.
Maake misses with a hook. Moo ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maake misses with a right hand
and Moo counters with a nice uppercut.
Cedric Maake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moo tries for a takedown but Maake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maake misses with an uppercut
and Moo counters with a low kick, right behind Maake 's knee.
Moo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maake scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moo goes for a double leg but Maake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maake continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Moo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moo trying to stall but Maake improves his position.
Moo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Maake's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Maake.
Maake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maake misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Maake.
Maake misses with a hook. Moo ducked under it nicely.
Moo fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Maake as Moo shoots in.
Moo shoots in looking for a takedown but Maake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maake cracks Moo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Maake.
Moo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moo walks into a stiff left hand from Maake.
Maake missing with a left hand there. Moo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Maake. That snapped Moo's head back.
Maake might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maake checks the leg kick nicely there.
Moo tries for a takedown but Maake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maake checks a leg kick nicely.
Moo staying out of range there.
Moo throws a leg kick but Maake sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maake lands with a shot to the body.
Maake lands a glancing blow to the side of Moo's head.
Moo looks to land a combination but Maake avoids it well.
Maake throws a jab when Moo was well out of range.
Maake misses with a looping right.
Moo tries to clinch but Maake moves out of range.
Maake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moo.
Maake lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moo blocks a jab.
Moo slips under a jab from Maake.
Maake misses the jab.
Moo shoots and misses
and Maake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moo.
Maake cracks Moo with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Maake.
Maake throws out a loose jab but Moo uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maake lunges at Moo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moo's hand.
Maake takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moo ducks under a wild hook from Maake.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Maake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maake 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cedric Maake!
A less than humble Cedric Maake misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Kilpinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Drwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaakko Kilpinen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Kilpinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomasz Drwal!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drwal tries to work over Kilpinen's front leg with a kick but Kilpinen checks it.
Kilpinen lands a leg kick that knocks Drwal off balance momentarily.
Kilpinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilpinen connects with a jab.
Kilpinen leaves Drwal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Drwal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kilpinen tries to avoid it but Drwal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kilpinen to the ground. Kilpinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kilpinen is looking to clinch.
Drwal misses the shot to the body.
Kilpinen catches Drwal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Drwal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Drwal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kilpinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kilpinen slips under a jab.
Drwal misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Kilpinen's head coaches at Qube Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilpinen misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drwal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilpinen.
Drwal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilpinen.
Kilpinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jaakko Kilpinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilpinen scores with a hook.
Drwal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilpinen moves forwards but Drwal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kilpinen swinging wildly here.
Kilpinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kilpinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kilpinen connects with a jab.
Drwal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drwal looks to land a left hand but Kilpinen moved out of range nicely.
Kilpinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drwal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kilpinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drwals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpinen walks into a stiff left hand from Drwal.
Drwal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kilpinen is trying to defend but Drwal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Drwal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kilpinen pushes Drwal off looking to stand but Drwal dives back in and keeps control.
Drwal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kilpinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drwal.
Drwal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Drwal uses his free foot to push down on Kilpinen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kilpinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drwal trying to control but Kilpinen is having none of it.
Drwal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kilpinen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Drwal raining down hammerfists from mount.
Drwal lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kilpinen hang on?
Drwal unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Kilpinen wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Drwal celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomasz Drwal!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tomasz Drwal thanked $300 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Pegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Pegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Saukko!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Pegas.
Saukko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pegas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saukko somewhat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saukko.
Saukko lands with a shot to the body.
Pegas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saukko. That did some damage!
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!
A bone on bone clash there as Saukko blocks the leg kick.
Saukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pegas throws out a leg kick but Saukko moves out of range and Pegas only half commits.
Pegas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saukko.
Saukko misses with a wild body shot.
Saukko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pegas manages to avoid it.
Saukko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pegas circles away quickly and effectively.
Saukko connects with a single shot there.
Saukko lands with an overhand left.
Saukko moves out of range of the body kick.
Saukko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pegas.
Pegas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pegas throws a chopping leg kick but Saukko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pegas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saukko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saukko.
Pegas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Saukko is looking to work some ground and pound but Pegas has wrist control.
Saukko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pegas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saukko has Pegas in his guard.
Saukko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pegas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Saukko is proving hard to escape from.
Saukko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pegas 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.
Pegas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saukko's guard.
Pegas wants to control from the top but Saukko keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jon Pegas just wasn't active enough.
Saukko lands a head shot.
Pegas moves into the clinch successfully.
Saukko dodges an elbow strike from Pegas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko has Pegas pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Saukko pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pegas tumbling to the mat - Saukko dives into Pegas's guard.
Saukko stands and throws Pegas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saukko lands some shots froms side control.
Pegas is trying to control Saukko's posture but Saukko avoids it.
Pegas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saukko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Saukko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Saukko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pegas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saukko wants to control but Pegas is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pegas wants to get back to his feet but Saukko drags him back down.
Saukko working the ground and pound but Pegas is defending the strikes.
Pegas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saukko off and has taken his back!
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!
Saukko prevents Pegas from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Saukko right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saukko trying to control the hands but Pegas won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Per Saukko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Saukko cracks Pegas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pegas throws a shot from downtown. Saukko moves away and avoids it.
Pegas cracks Saukko with a good jab.
Pegas misses with a double jab.
Per Saukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pegas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saukko jabs at Pegas's body.
Saukko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pegas under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saukko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pegas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saukko shoots in for a double leg but Pegas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saukko throws a combination. Pegas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Jon Pegas has been cut.
We've been told by Pegas's head coaches at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saukko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Per Saukko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saukko connects with a right hand. Pegas shakes it off.
Pegas tries to land a front kick but Saukko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saukko loads up on a big right hand but Pegas slips the punch.
Saukko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pegas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saukko somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pegas blocks a jab.
Saukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pegas moves away.
Pegas connects with a jab.
Saukko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pegas is fending him off so far but Saukko persists. Nope, Pegas circles away and we're back to standing.
Jon Pegas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Per Saukko.
Saukko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pegas pinned against the cage. Pegas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pegas. Saukko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pegas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saukko's sensitive parts.
Saukko throws a good cross that connects.
Pegas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pegas thumps Saukko with a low kick.
Pegas throws a series of punches but Saukko moves out of range.
Saukko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pegas throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Saukko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko throws a good cross that connects.
Pegas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pegas sprawls well. Pegas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saukko gets slowly back to his feet.
Saukko cracks Pegas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saukko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saukko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pegas can pounce on him.
Pegas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Per Saukko has been cut.
Pegas is looking to chop away at Saukko's legs.
Saukko throws a right hand that Pegas ducks under and follows up with a left that Pegas also avoids with ease.
Pegas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saukko's head.
Saukko misses with a leg kick
and Pegas counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Pegas misses its intended target.
Pegas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pegas misses with a head kick.
Saukko swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko throws a looping overhand right but Pegas ducks down to avoid it.
Pegas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saukko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pegas counters with a low kick, right behind Saukko 's knee.
Jon Pegas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Saukko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saukko misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Saukko does no damage.
Pegas slips under a jab.
Pegas takes one to the side of the head.
Saukko misses with a lunging right hand
and Pegas moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Saukko.
Pegas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pegas misses with the head strike.
Saukko misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pegas blocks a body shot from Saukko.
Pegas tries to work over Saukko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pegas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saukko keeps control of Pegas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pegas is looking to control Saukko's arms but Saukko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pegas has his back to the cage.
Saukko tries to score a body lock takedown but Pegas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pegas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saukko throws a combination that misses
and Pegas counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Pegas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saukko throws a poor cross that misses
and Pegas counters with a leg kick.
Saukko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saukko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saukko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pegas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pegas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saukko throws a nice looking combination but Pegas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saukko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pegas is out of range and Saukko settles back down.
Pegas throws a hook but Saukko avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Pegas dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Saukko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pegas moves in looking to clinch but Saukko pushes him off.
Saukko shoots for a takedown but Pegas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saukko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pegas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saukko blocks a leg kick.
Saukko throws a good cross that connects.
Saukko throws a lazy right hand but Pegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pegas as he avoids it easily.
Saukko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Saukko is looking to work some ground and pound but Pegas has wrist control.
Pegas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saukko stopping the sweep attempt from Pegas.
Pegas trying to keep a closed guard but Saukko is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko looking to sit in guard and control but Pegas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Saukko keeping moving, preventing Pegas from controlling successfully.
Per Saukko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saukko controlling Pegas's posture.
Saukko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pegas is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko looking to control but Pegas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pegas is bucking up trying to escape but Saukko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pegas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pegas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saukko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pegas is looking to improve his position but Saukko isn't that keen on the idea.
Saukko working Pegas over with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saukko working the ground and pound effectively.
Pegas is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pegas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pegas is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saukko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pegas is looking to escape.
Pegas wants to hold on but Saukko pushes him away.
Saukko controlling his opponent.
Pegas is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Saukko raining down shots from the mount!
Pegas is working to get back to half guard.
Pegas trying desperately to get to his feet.
Saukko trying to control but Pegas is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saukko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Per Saukko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saukko 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Per Saukko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Falcon Falconowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Li could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Falcon Falconowski's chin.
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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
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Falcon Falconowski!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li misses with a low kick.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
Falconowski misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Falconowski misses
and Li counters with a big head kick but Falconowski shrugs it off.
Li lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Li throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Falconowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Li can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Li.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falconowski checks a low kick from Li.
Li tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Li tries to land a leg kick but Falconowski saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Li misses.
Li misses with a two punch combination.
Li fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Li throws out a leg kick but Falconowski moves out of range and Li only half commits.
Li tries to land a leg kick but Falconowski saw it coming and moves away.
Falconowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Li on the side of the head.
It looks like Bruce Li has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li throws a leg kick but Falconowski checks it.
Falconowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Li blocks the body kick.
Li throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Falconowski.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Falconowski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Li throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Falcon Falconowski has been cut.
Li throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Li lands a nice shot that snaps Falconowski's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falconowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Falconowski throws a combination. Li tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've been told by Li's head coaches at IMMA Gym of ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Falconowski checks a low kick from Li.
Li misses with a straight right.
Li misses with a head kick.
Falconowski misses with a takedown attempt - Li sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Li misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Falconowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Li circles away quickly and effectively.
Li throws a shot from downtown. Falconowski moves away and avoids it.
Li throws a low kick but Falconowski moves out of range easily.
Falconowski goes for a double leg but Li avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Li continues to drive forward.
Li looking to throw knees to the head but Falconowski is blocking nicely.
Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Falconowski jabs at Li's body.
Li lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Falconowski scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Falconowski.
Falconowski misses with a right hand
and Li counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Li.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to break free but Falconowski has control.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Falconowski gets through Li's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Falconowski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Li is trying to push Falconowski away but Falconowski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Li misses with a knee to the head.
Falconowski avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Li.
Falconowski managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Falconowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Falconowski wants to stall.
Falconowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falconowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Li tried to score with a low kick but Falconowski checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Li throws out a loose jab but Falconowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li delivers a nice body kick.
Li misses with a hook to the body
and Falconowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Falconowski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bruce Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Falconowski looks for a takedown but Li sprawls well.
Bruce Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Falcon Falconowski.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Falconowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falconowski.
Falconowski fails to land the takedown.
Li misses with a leg kick
and Falconowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li throws a lazy right hand but Falconowski 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.
Bruce Li dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Falconowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Li wants to clinch.
Falconowski misses with a takedown attempt - Li sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A low kick from Falconowski is predictable there
and Li counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Falconowski.
Falconowski shoots in and drives through. Li sprawls well.
Li tries to score with a low kick but Falconowski moves his leg out of the way.
Li is looking to land body kicks.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Falconowski moves out of range easily.
Li staying out of range there.
A solid body kick from Li.
Falconowski is trying desperately to land a takedown but Li is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Falconowski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Li lands a front kick.
Falconowski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falconowski misses with a body shot
and Li counters with an outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Li.
Li connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Li dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Falconowski. That did some damage!
Falconowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Li throws a nice inside leg kick.
Li lets loose with a powerful body kick. Falconowski will feel that in the morning.
Li scores with a push kick.
Li looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Falconowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Li throws a leg kick but Falconowski moved away.
Falconowski throws an off balance right hand
and Li counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking to slow Falconowski down with leg kicks.
Li feints and then cracks Falconowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Falconowski down.
Li throws a half hearted mid kick.
Li pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Li with a hook.
Bruce Li is winning the standup battle so far.
Falconowski blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Li.
An inside leg kick lands from Li.
Li scores with a nice body kick.
Li is looking to slow Falconowski down with leg kicks.
Falconowski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Li.
Li connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bruce Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li drives through and clinches with Falconowski against the cage.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Li lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li landing knees to the head.
Li misses with a knee to the head.
Li using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Li fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Falconowski.
Falconowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Li counters by moving into the clinch.
Falconowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Falconowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Falconowski seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Li with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bruce Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Falcon Falconowski.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Li.
Li breaks from the clinch.
Li lands with a thumping leg kick.
Li wants to land a leg kick but Falconowski is out of range.
Falconowski needs to keep his hands up - Li had a free shot at his head there.
Falconowski misses with a looping right.
Li throws a nice outside leg kick.
Falconowski checks a low kick from Li.
Li chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li ducks under a wild hook from Falconowski.
Li scoring well with a low kick there.
Li lands a big head kick that sends Falconowski tumbling to the mat! Li takes a step backwards and waves Falconowski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Li dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Li chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Li.
Falconowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Li there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Falconowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Li throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Falconowski got wobbled bad by a big combination! Li presses forward with punches and knees until Falconowski stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Falconowski closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Li!
Our winner, Bruce Li, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Stonedberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Stonedberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stonedberg pushes Silva away with a front kick.
Silva throws a combination. Stonedberg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Michael Stonedberg has been cut.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Stonedberg is just out of range.
Stonedberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Stonedberg takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Stonedberg misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Stonedberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Stonedberg lands the left hand.
Silva throws a body punch but Stonedberg moves out of range.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Stonedberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stonedberg lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stonedberg lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonedberg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Stonedberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silva is rocked!
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stonedberg lands with a shot to the body.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stonedberg connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stonedberg counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
Silva looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stonedberg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stonedberg lands with a nice body punch.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stonedberg.
Silva has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stonedberg lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Silva falls backwards - clearly groggy! Stonedberg dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Stonedberg!
Michael Stonedberg 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 Balig Murska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Murska might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Perhosveitsi-Heikki & Lika-Aki - Aakkoset. Pierce has chosen Eve 6 - Inside Out as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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195 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Balig Murska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damon Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce throws a head kick that misses.
Pierce moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Murska tries a low kick but Pierce avoids it.
Murska walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pierce checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murska takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Murska takes a swing at Pierce's ribcage but misses.
Pierce looks to land a left hand but Murska moved out of range nicely.
Pierce takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pierce throws a leg kick
letting Murska counter with a right hand.
Murska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murska throws a hook but Pierce blocks it.
Pierce tries to land a front kick but Murska steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murska misses with a hook.
Crunch! Pierce slams his shin into Murska's torso.
Pierce takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce missing with a left hand there. Murska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Murska. Beautiful body shot.
Pierce throws a head kick that misses.
Murska looks to throw the jab but Pierce is out of range.
Murska takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murska thows a leg kick but Pierce checks it
and Pierce counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Murska is looking to improve his position.
Pierce missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pierce thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murska's head.
Pierce thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murska's head.
Murska regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierce tries to free his leg and advance position but Murska is retaining full guard.
Murska has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pierce working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pierce is stalling in the full guard.
Pierce advances to half guard.
Pierce trying to control from half guard but Murska is working away.
Pierce looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Murska with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pierce prevents Murska from improving his position.
Murska is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murska defending well though.
Pierce throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pierce wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murska keeps working.
Pierce is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pierce prevents Murska from improving his position.
Murska is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Murska takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pierce throws a big shot that misses.
Murska looks to land a body kick but Pierce moved away.
Pierce just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Pierce.
Murska scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pierce throws a hook to the side of Murska's head but Murska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murska ducks under a wild hook from Pierce.
Murska tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murska.
Pierce has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pierce there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Damon Pierce has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murska will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pierce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murska was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierce.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damon Pierce will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damon Pierce's cut.
That's time! Murska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Murska slaps away a takedown attempt from Pierce, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murska checks a low kick from Pierce.
Pierce looks for a takedown but Murska sprawls well.
Pierce misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murska throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pierce.
A swing and a miss from Murska.
Murska throws a sloppy head kick and Pierce moves out of range easily.
Murska blocks the body kick.
Pierce misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Pierce throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pierce avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce throws out a leg kick but Murska moves out of range and Pierce only half commits.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pierce. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Pierce misses with a low kick.
Pierce looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pierce.
Pierce closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pierce is trying to stall.
Pierce wants a takedown but no success here.
Balig Murska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Pierce.
Murska leaning against his opponent.
Murska lands a right hand.
Pierce ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pierce no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pierce is trying to control the position but Murska postures up.
Pierce trying to control the position here.
Murska controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pierce looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pierce misses with a body kick.
Murska looks to land a combination but Pierce avoids it well.
Pierce clinches up with Murska and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murska takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pierce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Murska finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murska.
Damon Pierce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierce throws a leg kick but Murska moved away.
Pierce misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murska misses with a straight right.
Balig Murska is winning the standup battle so far.
Murska moves out of range of the body kick from Pierce.
Pierce stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
An inside leg kick from Murska misses.
Pierce throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce throws a big shot that misses.
Murska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murska lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pierce gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Balig Murska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murska is looking to land body kicks.
Pierce fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murska misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierce thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Murska if he has to take too many more of those.
Murska sizes up Pierce with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murska lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Murska.
Murska avoids the body shot from Pierce.
Murska throws a hook to the side of Pierce's head but Pierce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Balig Murska will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damon Pierce's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pierce shoots in for a takedown but Murska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Murska misses its intended target.
Pierce slips under a jab from Murska.
Pierce swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pierce throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pierce throws the kick towards the body but Murska avoids it.
Murska misses with a low kick.
Pierce throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick by Pierce misses
and Murska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murska thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pierce.
Murska just misses with a punch to the body.
Murska buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murska motions for Pierce to come forward. Murska throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murska looks to score with a jab to the body but Pierce is just out of range.
Murska throws a leg kick but Pierce moved away.
Pierce looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Murska has his hands on Pierce's head, controlling the position.
Pierce with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murska can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pierce controls the pace.
Pierce throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce wants to control from the top but Murska keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierce working some strikes from top position.
Murska can't keep his opponent in guard - Pierce advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Murska is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murska won't allow Pierce to pass to mount.
Pierce is trying to work for a kimura but Murska is defending well.
Murska is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Murska is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pierce's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pierce's back!
Pierce tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murska doesn't have the hooks in and Pierce manages to turn into his guard.
Pierce controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pierce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce trying to control the position from guard on top but Murska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierce trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pierce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murska works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murska tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murska looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pierce trying to control the position from guard on top but Murska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damon Pierce comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pierce 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damon Pierce!
A less than humble Damon Pierce misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Klinkhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Voller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Klinkhammer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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218 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Klinkhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Voller!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klinkhammer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Voller. Voller obviously looking to wear him down.
Voller moves out of range as Klinkhammer strikes.
A head kick misses from Voller.
Klinkhammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voller was well out of range. Poor timing from Klinkhammer.
Voller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Voller is adopting a defensive guard.
Klinkhammer pushing down on Voller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Voller is refusing to be controlled, as Klinkhammer sits in half guard.
Klinkhammer is looking for a kimura here.
Voller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinkhammer is trying to control the action in half guard but Voller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Klinkhammer is looking for a kimura here.
Klinkhammer wants to control but Voller is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Klinkhammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voller trying to control but Klinkhammer postures up.
Klinkhammer throwing shots but Voller is blocking nicely.
Klinkhammer moves into full mount! Voller won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klinkhammer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Voller tries to lock up and control but Klinkhammer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Klinkhammer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klinkhammer can't control as he wanted to and Voller manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voller trying to control from the bottom.
Klinkhammer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Voller moves into full guard.
Klinkhammer wants to pass the guard but Voller is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klinkhammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klinkhammer won't allow Voller to get back to his feet.
Voller controls Klinkhammer momentarily but Klinkhammer frees himself.
Klinkhammer wants to pass the guard but Voller is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klinkhammer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Voller is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Klinkhammer, into his guard.
Klinkhammer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Voller passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Klinkhammer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Klinkhammer lands a body shot.
Voller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klinkhammer in his tracks.
Klinkhammer throws a hook but Voller avoids it easily.
Klinkhammer avoids the head kick by Voller.
Voller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Klinkhammer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Voller quickly recovers to half guard.
Klinkhammer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Voller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Klinkhammer wants to pass the guard but Voller is defending well.
Voller trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voller actively working from the bottom here.
Voller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Klinkhammer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voller is trying to get back to full guard.
Voller is refusing to be controlled, as Klinkhammer sits in half guard.
Voller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Klinkhammer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Voller is just riding it out for now. Klinkhammer eventually gives up the hold.
Klinkhammer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Voller sees it coming and defends easily.
Klinkhammer is looking to stall here but Voller recovers full guard.
Voller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klinkhammer is one step ahead there.
Voller keeping moving, preventing Klinkhammer from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voller 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.
Klinkhammer wants to pass the guard but Voller is keeping the position.
Roberto Klinkhammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klinkhammer won't allow Voller to sweep him here.
Klinkhammer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Voller can't keep his opponent in guard - Klinkhammer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klinkhammer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Klinkhammer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Voller misses with a kick to the body.
Voller wants to slow Klinkhammer down by chopping away at his legs.
Voller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Voller connects with a body shot.
Klinkhammer avoids the head kick by Voller.
Klinkhammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Voller.
Voller lands a nice looking body shot.
Voller throws a sloppy head kick and Klinkhammer moves out of range easily.
Klinkhammer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Voller on the side of the head.
Klinkhammer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Voller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voller has one of Klinkhammer's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voller is looking to regain half guard here but Klinkhammer keeps moving and retains side control.
Klinkhammer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Voller manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Klinkhammer trying to get back to full guard but Voller takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Klinkhammer regains half guard.
Lars Voller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voller tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Voller seems content to control.
Klinkhammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klinkhammer won't allow Voller to pass to mount.
Voller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Klinkhammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lars Voller wasn't active enough on the ground.
Klinkhammer throws a series of strikes that have Voller backpedaling.
Voller tries a head kick but it misses.
Klinkhammer scores with a jab.
Klinkhammer jabs Voller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Voller fakes the leg kick and cracks Klinkhammer in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Klinkhammer throws a hook to the side of Voller's head but Voller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klinkhammer avoids the head kick by Voller.
Klinkhammer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Klinkhammer.
Voller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klinkhammer moves away.
Nice body punch from Klinkhammer.
Voller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Klinkhammer rather than just go for the knockout.
Voller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klinkhammer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Voller under the eye.
Voller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Klinkhammer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A good leg kick by Voller.
Klinkhammer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Voller circles away.
Voller with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Voller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klinkhammer.
Voller connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Klinkhammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klinkhammer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Klinkhammer!
A less than humble Roberto Klinkhammer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaemin Jeong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeong has chosen Itaewon Freedom - UV feat JY Park as his entrance music. 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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23
183 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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180 lbs
12 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clubber Lang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaemin Jeong!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jeong ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lang.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jeong. Lang shrugs it off though.
Jeong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jeong's knee momentarily.
Jeong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lang doesn't seem bothered though.
Jeong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeong tries a head kick but it misses.
Lang throws a hook to the side of Jeong's head but Jeong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jeong slips under a jab from Lang.
Jeong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jeong is looking for a kimura but Lang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jeong to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lang keeping control of the position.
Jeong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jeong working Lang over with strikes.
Jeong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jeong is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jeong wants to pass the guard but Lang is defending well.
Jeong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lang wants to hold on but Jeong pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeong looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jeong landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jeong controlling the position easily from mount.
Jeong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jeong with a couple of short strikes.
Jeong looking to finish Lang with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lang!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeong pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jeong jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lang is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lang and Jeong has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jeong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaemin Jeong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jeong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lang throws a series of punches but Jeong avoids them all with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lang, right into the meat.
Jeong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jeong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lang misses the jab.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick.
Lang checks a leg kick nicely.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeong is just out of range.
That kick from Lang tenderised Jeong's leg. Jeong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jeong is looking to slow Lang down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang blocks a low kick nicely.
Jeong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jeong. Lang shrugs it off though.
Jeong avoids a kick to the body.
Lang misses with a hook
and Jeong counters with a low kick, right behind Lang 's knee.
Jeong fakes the leg kick and cracks Lang in the body.
Jeong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lang. That did some damage!
Jeong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jeong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lang as he avoids it easily.
Lang throws a right hand that misses
and Jeong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeong works his way into side control.
Jeong swings around for an armbar but Lang sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jeong's guard.
Jeong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jeong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jeong is trying to hold Lang in close to prevent damage but Lang has managed to pass into half guard.
Jeong wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jeong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lang defends it easily.
Jeong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jeong throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lang uses it to pass to side control.
Jaemin Jeong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jeong regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jeong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lang wants to control from the top but Jeong keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeong trying to control the position.
Jeong is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lang throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jeong's body to avoid the submission. Jeong has instead reached around Lang's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jeong arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaemin Jeong!
Jaemin Jeong is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jaemin Jeong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toni Manel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manel comes to the cage accompanied by A Portuguesa. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toni Manel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Winston Cole!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cole circles away.
Manel has a takedown stuffed.
Manel shoots in but Cole avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toni Manel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole cracks the inside of Manel's front leg.
Manel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cole enables Manel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cole manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cole controlling the position.
Manel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manel throws a strike but Cole rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manel looking for a sweep. Not yet Manel, not yet.
Manel seems keen to control Cole's posture.
Manel wants to improve his position but instead Cole has moved into half guard.
Manel is doing well to control the position and prevent Cole from advancing to side control.
Cole wants to stand up but Manel has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manel is trying to maintain the position but Cole is very close to passing his half guard.
Cole trying to control the action but Manel is working from the bottom.
Cole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Winston Cole has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Manel moves out of range of the leg kick from Cole.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Manel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cole - the referee stops the clock and Manel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cole. Manel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick misses from Cole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cole's guard.
Manel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manel wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Manel scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manel wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Manel is looking to work some ground and pound but Cole has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manel won't allow Cole to sweep him here.
We've been hearing that Manel has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Manel lands a couple of digs.
Manel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manel with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manel is looking to work some ground and pound but Cole has wrist control.
Manel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cole has momentary wrist control but Manel slips an elbow through the middle.
Cole has his hands on Manel's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toni Manel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Manel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cole manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Manel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cole is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Manel stands up over Cole, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Manel from controlling successfully.
Manel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cole works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manel.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Manel here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Manel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Manel throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manel looking to pass the guard.
Manel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Manel working some strikes from top position.
Cole is rocked!
It looks like Winston Cole has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manel stands up over Cole, holding on to his feet. Manel throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Cole is out cold! Manel lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Toni Manel!
A very excited looking Toni Manel 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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