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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between IP Freely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kula's choice of entrance music: Bullet - Bite the Bullet. IP Freely could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kalle Kula's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, IP Freely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kula!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freely gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kula to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kula passes Freely's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kula seems to be working for a kimura but Freely defends the submission attempt.
Freely is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kula's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kula's back!
Freely definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Freely looking for the choke from the back.
Freely misses with a punch to the head.
Freely is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kula knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kula for a finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kula manages to reverse the position and now he's in Freely's guard. Nice work there by Kula.
Kula tries to free his leg and advance position but Freely is retaining full guard.
Kula works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kula is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Freely is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kalle Kula!
Kalle Kula 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bigfoot Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katla Vanagandr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lil Wayne Feat. Mike Tyson - American Dream. Vanagandr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Whispers - Rock Steady. Katla Vanagandr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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264 lbs
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260 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bigfoot Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katla Vanagandr!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Vanagandr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vanagandr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Silva's head coaches at IMMA Gym of ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Vanagandr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Katla Vanagandr has been cut.
A big left from Silva misses.
Vanagandr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Vanagandr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bigfoot Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Vanagandr.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Vanagandr's shoulder, as Vanagandr tries to avoid the shot.
Vanagandr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanagandr drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silva misses the jab.
Vanagandr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanagandr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanagandr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Vanagandr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Vanagandr throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Vanagandr moved out of range nicely.
Silva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva looks to land a right hand but Vanagandr moved out of range.
Silva misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanagandr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Vanagandr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Silva lands a jab.
Silva misses with a combination
and Vanagandr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vanagandr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanagandr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vanagandr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That has opened up Katla Vanagandr's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanagandr slips a straight right by Silva.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Vanagandr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vanagandr.
Vanagandr cracks Silva with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Silva looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vanagandr finish him?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bigfoot Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Katla Vanagandr's cut.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva throws a series of punches but Vanagandr avoids them all with ease.
It looks like Bigfoot Silva has been cut.
Vanagandr cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Silva moves out of range as Vanagandr strikes.
Vanagandr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Vanagandr scores with a jab to the body.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva throws a body punch but Vanagandr moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanagandr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vanagandr misses with a body shot.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vanagandr moves into the clinch.
Vanagandr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanagandr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vanagandr misses with some punches.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Silva.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanagandr.
Vanagandr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanagandr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Vanagandr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Silva misses.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva lands a body shot.
Vanagandr looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Vanagandr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Vanagandr.
The fighters circling - Vanagandr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vanagandr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva throws a jab when Vanagandr was well out of range.
Vanagandr slips under a jab.
Vanagandr plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Silva to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Silva just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Katla Vanagandr!
A victorious Katla Vanagandr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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288 lbs
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223 lbs
24 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
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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
27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Santiago Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Gold!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva slips a jab from Gold.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gold.
Gold cracks the inside of Da Silva's front leg.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gold.
Gold cracks Da Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Da Silva drops his hands momentarily and Gold takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gold looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Da Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Gold misses.
Mr Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Gold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gold feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Da Silva's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gold throws a hook but Da Silva avoids it easily.
Da Silva has closed the distance and engaged Gold in a clinch.
Gold is trying to push Da Silva away but Da Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gold working hard to break the clinch.
Da Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gold prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Gold's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Da Silva fails to land.
Gold takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Mr Gold has been cut.
Da Silva keeps control of Gold as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva is leaning against Gold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Da Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Da Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gold blocking some punches.
Da Silva misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Gold wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gold is trying to break free.
I was talking to Da Silva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gold takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gold tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Da Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Gold sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Gold.
Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Gold.
Da Silva has Gold pressed against the cage, preventing Gold from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva has Gold pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Da Silva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gold tumbling to the mat - Da Silva dives into Gold's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Da Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Gold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva postures up in Gold's guard and throws a big left but Gold blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gold looking for a sweep. Not yet Gold, not yet.
Da Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Da Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Da Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gold controls Da Silva momentarily but Da Silva frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Gold's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Da Silva walks into a left hand.
Gold blocks a leg kick.
Gold misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Gold takes one to the chin there.
Gold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gold scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Gold's front leg but catches the back leg as Gold tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold swinging wildly here.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gold.
Gold throws a body kick that misses
and Da Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Da Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gold misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Gold misses
and Da Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gold's knee momentarily.
Gold is breathing heavily.
Da Silva misses with a low kick as Gold jumps back.
Da Silva wants to land a leg kick but Gold is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gold. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gold cracks Da Silva with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva tries to score with a low kick but Gold moves his leg out of the way.
Gold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Silva tests Gold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold lands with a right hand.
Da Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Da Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mr Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gold takes a jab right on the kisser.
Da Silva tries to clinch but Gold is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That kick from Da Silva tenderised Gold's leg. Gold is trying to keep his angry face on.
Santiago Da Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Da Silva connects with a high kick.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Gold moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gold bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Da Silva's head backwards.
Gold takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold misses with a head kick.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva lands a jab to the head.
Gold throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gold's jab looks to have found its range, popping Da Silva under the eye.
Da Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Da Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Da Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Gold's brow.
Da Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Gold looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Da Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gold wants to sweep but no luck.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gold 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Da Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mr Gold's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Gold feints and then cracks Da Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Da Silva down.
Da Silva slips under a jab from Gold.
Da Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Da Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Da Silva.
Da Silva thows a huge punch but Gold dodges it nicely.
Gold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Da Silva.
Da Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Da Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Da Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Da Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gold's head.
Da Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gold trying to control here.
Gold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Da Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gold is looking to improve his position.
Da Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mr Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gold is staying active underneath Da Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Da Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Da Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Da Silva slips a nice elbow through Gold's hands, connecting with Gold's forehead.
Da Silva trying to control the action but Gold is working from the bottom.
Da Silva throwing shots but Gold is blocking nicely.
Gold wants to control but Da Silva is keeping busy.
Da Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Da Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Santiago Da Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Da Silva works his way into full mount!
Da Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
Gold is squirming around, avoiding Da Silva's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva controlling the pace for now.
Da Silva tries to control but Gold wriggling away.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Santiago Da Silva just wasn't active enough.
Gold tried to score with a low kick but Da Silva checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danga de danga de dang - Da Silva scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Da Silva 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Da Silva!
Santiago Da Silva bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Falcon Falconowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Falcon Falconowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Saukko!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falconowski misses with a hook.
Falconowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Falconowski moves out of range of the leg kick from Saukko.
Falconowski defending well as Saukko loads up on a big left hand.
Saukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falconowski moves away.
Saukko throws a right hand that Falconowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Falconowski also avoids with ease.
Saukko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Falconowski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Saukko misses the jab.
Saukko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falconowski throws a jab when Saukko was well out of range.
Falconowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Falconowski lands in his opponent's guard.
Falconowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saukko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falconowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Falconowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saukko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Falconowski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Saukko.
Falconowski gets to mount! Saukko was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko tries to hold on but Falconowski postures up.
Saukko working to try and regain half guard.
Falconowski wants to control the pace but Saukko is squirming around nicely.
Falconowski landing shots from mount.
Falconowski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Saukko regains half guard.
Saukko is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saukko manages to get to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saukko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Falconowski stopping the sweep attempt from Saukko.
Saukko keeping moving, preventing Falconowski from controlling successfully.
Saukko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Falconowski defends well.
Falconowski trying to control but Saukko is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Falconowski has his hands clasped together but Saukko extends and breaks Falconowski's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Saukko.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Per Saukko!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Enter Sandman. 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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134 lbs
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28
135 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarni Kutsoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goldman.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kutsoo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Goldman trying to control the position but Kutsoo is working away.
Goldman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kutsoo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutsoo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kutsoo trying to control from the bottom.
Kutsoo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kutsoo landing a few short strikes.
Kutsoo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goldman forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goldman prevents Kutsoo from improving his position.
Kutsoo is trying to maintain the position but Goldman is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman trying to control from half guard but Kutsoo is working away.
Goldman wants to work for an arm triangle but Kutsoo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goldman working over Kutsoo with some ground and pound. Kutsoo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kutsoo missing with punches from the bottom.
Goldman wants to pass the guard but Kutsoo is defending well.
Goldman is trying to control. Kutsoo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
My spies in UMMA Gym Now with StandUP inform me that Goldman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kutsoo is defending against the submission attempts here by Goldman.
Goldman is looking to advance position but Kutsoo won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kutsoo.
Goldman throws a big right hand that misses.
Kutsoo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kutsoo keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
Kutsoo trying to strike off his back.
Goldman trying to control but Kutsoo is working from the bottom.
Goldman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutsoo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goldman is controlling him.
Kutsoo looking for a guillotine here but Goldman defends easily.
Goldman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kutsoo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Goldman, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldman has momentary wrist control but Kutsoo slips an elbow through the middle.
Kutsoo throws a strike but Goldman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kutsoo working a defensive guard but Goldman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kutsoo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Goldman trying to pass the guard but Kutsoo defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo missing with punches from the bottom.
Kutsoo is pressing down on Goldman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Kutsoo keeps moving.
Kutsoo 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.
Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kutsoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldman is working Kutsoo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kutsoo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Kutsoo keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldman is pushing down on Kutsoo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kutsoo is fighting to maintain full guard but Goldman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kutsoo is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Goldman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kutsoo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kutsoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldman manages to avoid it.
Kutsoo gets a clinch.
Goldman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kutsoo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Goldman to the mat. Goldman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Goldman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kutsoo throwing strikes from guard but Goldman blocks nicely.
Kutsoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kutsoo throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldman looking to control.
Goldman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kutsoo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Goldman is tightening it up a little... Kutsoo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kutsoo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kutsoo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Goldman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tony Goldman!
Tony Goldman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$), into his post fight interview.
The defeated Jarni Kutsoo had this to say: 'my fault my fault i`m week...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Pegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. Royston De Noteboom is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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38
228 lbs
33 - 14 - 0 |
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247 lbs
23 - 16 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royston De Noteboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Pegas!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pegas throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Noteboom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pegas's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Noteboom landing some decent shots from guard.
Pegas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Noteboom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Noteboom stopping the sweep attempt from Pegas.
Pegas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
De Noteboom works over Pegas with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pegas wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pegas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pegas throws a front kick aimed at De Noteboom's knee but De Noteboom avoids it well.
Pegas misses with a looping left.
Pegas lands with a right hand.
Pegas throws a chopping leg kick but De Noteboom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pegas throws a jab when De Noteboom was well out of range.
De Noteboom checks a leg kick nicely.
Jon Pegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pegas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Noteboom checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pegas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pegas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Noteboom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pegas.
De Noteboom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pegas throws a head kick that misses.
Pegas moves to clinch but De Noteboom breaks away
and De Noteboom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Noteboom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Noteboom landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Noteboom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pegas wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom forces his way into half guard.
Pegas pushes De Noteboom off but De Noteboom dives into side control.
Pegas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Noteboom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pegas trying to control but De Noteboom flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Pegas has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from De Noteboom.
Pegas covering up well under a barage of strikes.
De Noteboom has the hooks in. Pegas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pegas wants to control his opponent's hands but De Noteboom gets his hands free.
De Noteboom has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
De Noteboom trying to control momentarily.
Pegas has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from De Noteboom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom is hanging on to Pegas's back as he tries to escape.
De Noteboom is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Noteboom has the hooks in. Pegas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
De Noteboom is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Pegas. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Pegas covering up well under a series of strikes from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom misses with a punch to the head.
Pegas trying to control the hands but De Noteboom breaks the grip.
Pegas covering up well under a series of strikes from De Noteboom.
Pegas can't escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royston De Noteboom dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De Noteboom walks into a left hand.
Pegas throws out a powerful jab.
Pegas connects with an inside leg kick.
De Noteboom checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Noteboom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pegas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pegas misses with an uppercut.
Pegas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Noteboom was well out of range. Poor timing from Pegas.
De Noteboom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pegas.
De Noteboom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Noteboom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pegas closes the distance and clinches.
De Noteboom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pegas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
De Noteboom avoids a wild elbow strike from Pegas.
De Noteboom avoiding damage as Pegas throws knees to the body.
De Noteboom blocks an uppercut.
De Noteboom blocking some punches.
Pegas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Noteboom avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pegas.
Pegas throws an elbow but it misses.
Pegas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pegas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pegas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pegas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
De Noteboom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pegas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royston De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Noteboom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pegas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pegas struggles to land a body shot inside as De Noteboom controls his hands.
Pegas trying to stall but De Noteboom improves his position.
De Noteboom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pegas prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Pegas.
De Noteboom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pegas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pegas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Royston De Noteboom has been cut.
Pegas tries to stall but De Noteboom uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
De Noteboom tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pegas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
De Noteboom avoids a wild elbow strike from Pegas.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Noteboom as Pegas tries to tie him up.
Pegas stalling against the cage.
Pegas tries to land knees in the clinch but De Noteboom avoids the damage to the body.
Pegas scores with a hook to the body.
Pegas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
De Noteboom avoids a wild elbow strike from Pegas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
De Noteboom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Noteboom takes a knee right on the jaw!
De Noteboom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pegas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Noteboom avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pegas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Pegas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pegas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Pegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pegas is looking to clinch but De Noteboom is avoiding it.
Pegas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pegas wants to clinch
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pegas pushes De Noteboom off looking to stand but De Noteboom dives back in and keeps control.
De Noteboom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pegas defending well though.
Pegas keeping hold of De Noteboom's head, controlling as best he can.
Pegas trying to hold on to De Noteboom's head to control him but De Noteboom postures up.
De Noteboom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pegas is refusing to be controlled, as De Noteboom sits in half guard.
Pegas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pegas wants to improve his position but De Noteboom is controlling well.
Pegas is looking to escape.
Pegas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
De Noteboom stalling away here and it's allowed Pegas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pegas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom is looking to work some ground and pound but Pegas has wrist control.
Royston De Noteboom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Noteboom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pegas's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pegas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
Pegas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Noteboom looking to sit in guard and control but Pegas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pegas wanted to stand there but De Noteboom had control of the position.
De Noteboom is controlling Pegas's posture.
Pegas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jon Pegas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pegas throws a lazy right hand but De Noteboom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Noteboom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pegas tries a head kick but it misses.
Pegas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pegas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Noteboom. That did some damage!
Pegas throws a combination that misses
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pegas is keeping the position for now.
Pegas looking to control.
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!
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Pegas keeps moving.
De Noteboom stopping the sweep attempt from Pegas.
Pegas keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pegas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Royston De Noteboom has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
De Noteboom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royston De Noteboom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Noteboom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royston De Noteboom!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Belleville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ah Puch Nacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belleville comes into the arena with The Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far, Kid blaring out of the sound system. Nacon has chosen Death as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ah Puch Nacon was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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24
153 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
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22
168 lbs
11 - 2 - 1 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Belleville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Ah Puch Nacon!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belleville tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nacon is able to avoid easily.
Nacon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nacon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belleville attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Belleville scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Belleville looks to score with a jab to the body but Nacon is just out of range.
Belleville throws a nice looking combination but Nacon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nacon fails with the takedown.
Belleville connects with a looping right hand.
Belleville thuds a left hand into Nacon's body.
Belleville swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belleville tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nacon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belleville connects with a leg kick. Nacon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Belleville. Nacon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belleville motions for Nacon to come forward. Belleville throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nacon moves away from the strike by Belleville.
Nacon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belleville momentarily.
Belleville misses with a leg kick.
Nacon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Belleville fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belleville swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nacon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Belleville looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nacon checks a low kick from Belleville.
Belleville swinging wildly here.
Belleville misses with an uppercut.
Belleville tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nacon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Belleville turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belleville throws a body punch but Nacon moves out of range.
Belleville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nacon was well out of range. Poor timing from Belleville.
Nacon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belleville misses with a head kick.
Nacon tries for a takedown but Belleville circles away easily
and Belleville counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nacon!
Benjamin Belleville has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ah Puch Nacon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nacon is trying to improve his position.
Nacon wants to control but Belleville postures up.
Belleville lands some shots froms side control.
Belleville is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nacon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Belleville wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nacon keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nacon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Belleville is trying to get an arm triangle but Nacon is defending well.
Belleville tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Belleville throws an elbow but Nacon slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Nacon's face as Belleville controls the position.
Nacon struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belleville tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nacon tries to buck Belleville off but Belleville is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Belleville trying to control the action but Nacon is working from the bottom.
Belleville throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Belleville in side control, throwing shots but Nacon defends.
Belleville throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Nacon works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nacon manages to get to full guard.
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!
Nacon trying to keep a closed guard but Belleville is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belleville working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nacon's head.
Nacon keeping moving, preventing Belleville from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Belleville dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A clash of legs there as Nacon blocks the low kick.
Belleville throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nacon.
Belleville throws a hook to the side of Nacon's head but Nacon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belleville slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benjamin Belleville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belleville slips under a jab from Nacon.
Belleville takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Belleville throws a low kick, looking for Nacon's leg but Nacon calmly moves out of range.
Belleville looks to score with a jab to the body but Nacon is just out of range.
Belleville throws a leg kick that misses.
Belleville pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belleville tries to clinch but Nacon is having none of it.
Nacon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belleville walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nacon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville moves into range and clinches up with Nacon.
Belleville wants to stall.
Belleville digs a right hand into Nacon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nacon's gas tank.
Belleville struggles to land a body shot inside as Nacon controls his hands.
Nacon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Belleville smiles and moves away.
Belleville looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nacon avoids the body shot from Belleville.
Belleville on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Belleville throws an overhand right that lands on Nacon's shoulder, as Nacon tries to avoid the shot.
Belleville throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nacon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nacon shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Belleville.
Benjamin Belleville is winning the standup battle so far.
Belleville swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nacon.
Belleville fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belleville fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Belleville thows a body shot but no joy.
Nacon ducks under a wild hook from Belleville.
Belleville turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belleville tries to clinch up but Nacon circles away and keeps his distance.
Nacon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belleville as he jumps to the side.
Benjamin Belleville has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ah Puch Nacon.
Belleville throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nacon's head.
It looks like Ah Puch Nacon has been cut.
Nacon blocks a head kick by Belleville.
Belleville throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville lands a slapping body shot.
Nacon blocks a leg kick.
Nacon slips under a jab from Belleville.
Belleville looks to throw the jab but Nacon is out of range.
Belleville misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belleville misses with a low kick.
Belleville throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nacon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Belleville motions for Nacon to come forward. Belleville throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Belleville closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Belleville can't find room to land a body shot as Nacon controls the action.
Nacon tries to pull guard but Belleville won't allow it.
Belleville lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belleville is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nacon can do to turn this around?
Belleville scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belleville stalling in the clinch.
Belleville lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nacon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belleville lands with a short shot to the head.
Belleville tries to throw a body punch but Nacon avoids it by throwing Belleville back against the cage.
Belleville pushes Nacon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nacon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Belleville pulls his leg out and moves away.
Belleville throws a nice inside leg kick.
Belleville throws a low kick but Nacon moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belleville keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Belleville doesn't manage to clinch there - Nacon circles away.
Belleville clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Belleville dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ah Puch Nacon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Belleville connects with a body shot that sends Nacon's belly button to the back.
Belleville looks to score with a jab to the body but Nacon is just out of range.
Belleville scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Belleville lands a body shot.
Belleville dips to his left and cracks Nacon with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belleville, as that shot connected.
Nacon is rocked!
Belleville throws a looping overhand right but Nacon ducks down to avoid it.
Nacon is still on wobbly legs! Can Belleville finish him?
Belleville tries to score with a low kick but Nacon moves his leg out of the way.
Belleville scores with a leg kick.
Nacon seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Belleville looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belleville throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nacon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belleville.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nacon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nacon ducks under a wild hook from Belleville.
Belleville throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belleville misses with a wild combination.
Belleville moves in looking to clinch but Nacon pushes him off.
Belleville scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Belleville lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nacon circles away quickly and effectively.
Nacon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belleville can pounce on him.
Nacon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belleville pinned against the cage. Belleville gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Belleville connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nacon. Nacon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ah Puch Nacon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nacon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nacon blocks a head kick by Belleville.
Nacon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belleville closes the distance and clinches.
Belleville looking to slow down the pace here.
Nacon is working for takedown but Belleville is calmly controlling the position for now.
Belleville lands a hook that snaps the head of Nacon backwards.
Nacon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Belleville smiles and moves away.
Benjamin Belleville has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ah Puch Nacon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belleville lands a nice looking body shot.
Belleville just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Nacon misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nacon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belleville counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Belleville there.
Oooooh!!! Belleville has knocked Nacon down with a huge combo! Belleville steps away and waves a wobbly Nacon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belleville is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Nacon flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nacon is out cold! Belleville holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Belleville!
After the fight, Benjamin Belleville was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Munster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen UFC: Closer to the Edge (Jared Leto) as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Munster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Williams!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munster shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Williams's guard.
Munster postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Munster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Munster throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams has Munster pulled in close to control his posture.
Munster prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Munster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Munster throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Munster throws a big elbow that misses.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Munster from controlling successfully.
Williams wants to stand but Munster is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams 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.
Munster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Munster stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Munster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Munster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munster throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Munster can't keep his opponent in guard - Williams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Munster looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Williams wants to stand up but Munster is controlling the position.
Munster is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Williams decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster fails to land with a series of punches.
Munster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
Munster throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Williams closes the distance but Munster moves to the side
and Munster counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Munster seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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!
Williams pushes Munster off but Munster dives into side control.
Munster working away.
Munster prevents Williams from escaping the position.
Munster looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Williams is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams parries the strikes from Munster easily there. Munster is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Williams to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munster throwing strikes but Williams manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Munster is looking for a sweep.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Munster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Munster tries to escape but Williams is in control.
Munster wants to control but Williams postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams advances to mount.
Williams controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jeff Munster will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Munster just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munster.
Williams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Munster tries a head kick but it misses.
Munster tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Munster shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Williams misses.
Munster lands a head shot.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Munster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Munster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munster throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Williams's head.
Williams has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
A cross from Williams lands.
Jeff Munster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Jeff Munster has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Munster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Munster is rocked!
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williams.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams lands a big knee! That's hurt Munster! Oh, he's all over the place! Williams lands another knee that sends Munster to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Williams!
Simon Williams is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendo Yanar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger comes to the cage accompanied by Tnt. John Kruger had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Kruger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kendo Yanar!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yanar throws a jab when Kruger was well out of range.
Kruger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yanar 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.
Kruger throws a head kick but Yanar moves out of range.
Yanar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yanar throws the left hand but Kruger avoids the punch easily.
Kruger throws a right and a left that both miss.
John Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yanar.
Yanar walks into a straight right hand from Kruger.
Yanar checks a low kick from Kruger.
A big right from Kruger misses.
Yanar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yanar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yanar throws a hook but Kruger avoids it easily.
Yanar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kruger avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yanar misses with a left hand
and Kruger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yanar moves out of range of the strikes.
Yanar just misses with a punch to the body.
Yanar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kruger's waist but Kruger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yanar off to one side.
John Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendo Yanar.
Yanar moves into the clinch.
Yanar blocks a body shot from Kruger.
Yanar working aggressively here.
Kruger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yanar is trying to break free.
Yanar has Kruger pressed against the cage, preventing Kruger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yanar working hard to break the clinch.
Yanar tries to break the clinch but Kruger is controlling the position.
Kruger can't find room to land a body shot as Yanar controls the action.
Yanar can't break the clinch.
Kruger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yanar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Kruger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger connects with the punch.
Yanar missing with a left hand there. Kruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yanar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruger was well out of range. Poor timing from Yanar.
Yanar blocks a leg kick.
Yanar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yanar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruger.
Kruger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yanar catches Kruger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yanar takes one to the chin there.
Kruger is looking to slow Yanar down with leg kicks.
Kruger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yanar.
Kruger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yanar is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yanar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kruger!
Kruger is trying to get back to half guard.
Kruger is working hard here to advance position.
Yanar tries to advance to mount but Kruger denies him.
Kruger is looking for a sweep.
Yanar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kruger is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger is not content to let Yanar control the position.
Kruger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kruger manages to get to full guard.
Kruger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yanar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yanar preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yanar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yanar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Kruger will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kruger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yanar.
Kruger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Kruger misses.
A punch lands to the side of Yanar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yanar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruger manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruger.
Kruger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kruger throws a jab when Yanar was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Yanar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruger stuns Yanar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yanar slips under a jab from Kruger.
Yanar throws a jab when Kruger was well out of range.
John Kruger is winning the standup battle so far.
Yanar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kruger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yanar wants to control but Kruger is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kruger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Yanar misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Yanar tries to advance to mount but Kruger denies him.
Kruger is looking for a sweep.
Kruger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yanar off and has taken his back!
Kruger not allowing Yanar to control his hands.
Kruger really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Yanar.
Yanar wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yanar turns into Kruger and is now in his guard.
Yanar tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruger is retaining full guard.
Kruger looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yanar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Well, if Yanar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Yanar wants to pass the guard but Kruger is defending well.
Kruger is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nordic Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Yanar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kruger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kendo Yanar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kruger is looking for a sweep. Yanar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yanar trying to advance position but Kruger counters by regaining guard.
Yanar won't allow Kruger to sweep him here.
Yanar connects with a couple of short punches.
Yanar trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yanar stands up over Kruger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yanar cracks Kruger with a solid left hand.
Yanar wants to pass the guard but Kruger is keeping the position.
Yanar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yanar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yanar wants to pass the guard but Kruger is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yanar postures up and lands a big shot to Kruger's brow.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Yanar from controlling successfully.
Yanar throws a big right hand that misses.
Kruger pulls Yanar in close to his closed guard and prevents Yanar from doing any damage or advancing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yanar throws an elbow that misses. Kruger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yanar's guard. Nice move by Kruger!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendo Yanar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kruger throws an overhand right that lands on Yanar's shoulder, as Yanar tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Kruger. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kruger.
Kruger lands with a nice body punch.
Yanar moves out of range as Kruger strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Yanar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yanar.
Yanar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruger moves away.
Kruger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruger looks to land a combination but Yanar avoids it well.
Yanar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yanar moves away.
Yanar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruger throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger works the jab nicely.
Kruger cracks the inside of Yanar's front leg.
Yanar misses the jab.
Yanar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yanar blocks a head kick by Kruger.
A leg kick checked by Yanar.
Yanar looks to throw the jab but Kruger is out of range.
Yanar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kruger but Kruger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yanar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yanar dives in for a single leg takedown but Kruger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yanar tries for a takedown but Kruger manages to get underhooks.
John Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendo Yanar.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruger.
Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
Yanar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kruger blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yanar is keeping busy.
Yanar wants a takedown but no success here.
Yanar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kruger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yanar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yanar wants a takedown but no success here.
Kruger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kruger digs a right hand underneath Yanar's ribcage. Yanar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kruger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruger is leaning against Yanar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruger.
Kruger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yanar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kruger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yanar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kruger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yanar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruger catches Yanar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yanar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruger.
Kruger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yanar under the eye.
Kruger lands with a good body shot.
Yanar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kruger defends it nicely.
Yanar looks to land a right hand but Kruger moved out of range.
Kruger misses with a body kick.
Kruger scores with a nice strike.
Kruger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yanar lands a body shot.
Kruger slips a straight right by Yanar.
Kruger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yanar's head backwards.
Yanar just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger throws an overhand right that lands on Yanar's shoulder, as Yanar tries to avoid the shot.
Kruger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yanar dives in for a single leg takedown but Kruger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yanar lands a shoulder strike.
Yanar is trying to push Kruger away but Kruger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
Kruger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kruger has a couple of punches blocked by Yanar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kruger lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruger.
John Kruger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yanar misses with a body punch.
Yanar lands a right hand.
Yanar misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kruger clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yanar throws out a loose jab but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Yanar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yanar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruger.
Kruger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruger.
Jab, jab by Kruger - just one landing.
Kruger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Yanar.
Kruger throws a looping overhand right but Yanar ducks down to avoid it.
Kruger moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruger throws an overhand right that lands on Yanar's shoulder, as Yanar tries to avoid the shot.
Yanar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruger. Kruger obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanar darts in looking for a takedown but Kruger gets double underhooks and turns Yanar into the cage.
Yanar breaks from the clinch.
Yanar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger throws out the jab.
Kruger staying out of range there.
Kruger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yanar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruger.
Yanar is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kruger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yanar on the side of the head.
Yanar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kruger counters with a low kick, right behind Yanar 's knee.
Yanar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kruger misses with a body kick.
Kruger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yanar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kruger scores with a jab to the head.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Yanar.
John Kruger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yanar has time to react.
Yanar needs to keep his hands up - Kruger had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yanar is looking to clinch but Kruger is avoiding it.
Kruger feints and then cracks Yanar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yanar down.
Yanar throws a lazy right hand but Kruger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruger cracks a nice hook into Yanar's ribs.
A big left from Kruger misses.
Kruger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kruger slaps away a takedown attempt from Yanar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
John Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendo Yanar.
Kruger lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruger.
Yanar wants to clinch up but Kruger keeps it at a distance.
Yanar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger lands the left hand.
A jab from Yanar misses.
Kruger scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruger misses the target.
Yanar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kruger's waist but Kruger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yanar off to one side.
Kruger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kruger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice jab there from Kruger.
Yanar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yanar is just content to waste time from the top position. Kruger takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kruger working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yanar being controlled here momentarily.
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!
Yanar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yanar postures up.
Kruger is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yanar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yanar is fighting to break Kruger's control of his arms but Kruger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Kruger wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kruger misses with a shot to the body
and Yanar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Yanar landing some decent shots from guard.
Yanar looking to sit in guard and control but Kruger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kruger had his way with Kendo Yanar in 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. This is the final round!
Yanar throws a hook but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yanar eats them both and turns towards Kruger to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yanar moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruger misses with a looping right.
Kruger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Kruger.
Yanar avoids the head kick by Kruger.
Kruger slaps away a takedown attempt from Yanar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kruger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yanar blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yanar in his tracks.
Yanar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kruger swivels and escapes.
Kruger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yanar slips a straight right by Kruger.
Kruger cracks Yanar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yanar moves away from the strike by Kruger.
Yanar throws out a loose jab but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yanar slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Kruger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yanar doesn't seem phased though.
Yanar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruger punishes Yanar's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Kruger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yanar doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger scores with the left hand. Yanar knows he should have avoided that one.
Yanar swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yanar in his tracks.
Yanar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruger to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yanar misses with a takedown attempt
and Kruger counters with a stiff right hand.
John Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendo Yanar.
Kruger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yanar tries to clinch up.
Kruger's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kruger looks to land a right hand but Yanar moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Kruger. No joy for Yanar on that attempt.
Yanar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruger. Kruger obviously looking to wear him down.
Yanar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruger moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruger. That's going to slow Yanar down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yanar looks to throw the jab but Kruger is out of range.
Kruger lands a nice hook to Yanar's body. Yanar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kruger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A slow jab from Kruger misses its intended target.
Kruger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kruger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yanar missing with a left hand there. Kruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck for Yanar with that takedown attempt.
Yanar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice shot lands for Kruger.
Kruger misses the shot to the body.
Yanar connects with a body shot.
Kruger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kruger.
Yanar cracks Kruger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
John Kruger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yanar scores with a jab. Kruger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kruger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yanar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kruger misses with the combination.
Kendo Yanar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yanar lands a slapping body shot.
Yanar moves into range and clinches up with Kruger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yanar lands a left hand.
Kruger misses with some punches.
Yanar is trying to force a seperation but Kruger has the dominant position.
Kruger gets through Yanar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Kruger.
Kruger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yanars head.
Yanar breaks from the clinch.
Yanar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruger as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Kruger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kruger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Kruger!
John Kruger retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, John Kruger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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