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EMMA 13: Lee vs Giggs PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vito Starkard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen Biscuits & Gravy as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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242 lbs
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272 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vito Starkard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba James!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a series of strikes that have Starkard backpedaling.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Starkard momentarily.
Starkard tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Starkard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Starkard tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Starkard tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James takes the fight into the clinch.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Starkard.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starkard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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!
James scores with a jab to the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Starkard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Starkard wants to break free but James has control.
Starkard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. James is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Vito Starkard has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by James.
Starkard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
James manages to break the clinch.
James rushes Starkard and presses him up against the cage.
Starkard is trying to break the clinch but James has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James connects with a jab.
James has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bubba James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starkard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Starkard off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Starkard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James drops Starkard with a nice combination! James dives into Starkard's guard, looking to finish!
Starkard is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James stands up over Starkard, holding on to his feet. James throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Starkard is out cold! James lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bubba James!
As Bubba James got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This is the greatest moment in my career. I've always dreamed of winning a world title. And now i have done it! I would like to thank Jonathan Rowe for this title shot. Thank you to all who believed in me. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jouni Rytkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahti Ahven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jouni Rytkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ahti Ahven!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahven walks into a stiff left hand from Rytkonen.
Ahven throws a sloppy head kick and Rytkonen moves out of range easily.
Rytkonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rytkonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Rytkonen throws a series of punches but Ahven avoids them all with ease.
Ahven throws a sloppy head kick and Rytkonen moves out of range easily.
Ahven turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Rytkonen.
Ahven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rytkonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rytkonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ahven throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rytkonen misses with an uppercut. Ahven saw that one coming.
Rytkonen swings for the body but Ahven moves out of range.
Ahven throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rytkonen.
Rytkonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Ahven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahven throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rytkonen avoids the head kick by Ahven.
Rytkonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rytkonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahven.
Ahven looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rytkonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ahven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rytkonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rytkonen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rytkonen avoids the head kick by Ahven.
Ahven looks winded!
Rytkonen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ahven eats them both and turns towards Rytkonen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ahven is rocked!
Ahven misses with a low kick.
Ahven is still on wobbly legs! Can Rytkonen finish him?
Rytkonen throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Ahven stumbling backwards into the cage! Ahven bounces back off the cage towards Rytkonen, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Rytkonen lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Rytkonen celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jouni Rytkonen!
Ahti Ahven spoke after the fight, saying 'Lucky'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Jenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milenko Georgijevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georgijevic has chosen U PICKU MATERINU !!! as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kirk Jenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milenko Georgijevic!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Georgijevic is trying to defend but Jenson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jenson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Georgijevic!
Georgijevic can't escape the position.
Georgijevic keeps trying to improve his position.
Jenson has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Georgijevic is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kirk Jenson!
Milenko Georgijevic spoke after the fight, saying 'DRKADZIIIJE'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omppu Vehree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Nijem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vehree comes to the cage accompanied by Lucifer. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Omppu Vehree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Nijem!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nijem closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nijem lands in his opponent's guard.
Vehree wants to sweep here but Nijem controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vehree is working hard here to advance position.
Nijem content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nijem stopping the sweep attempt from Vehree.
Vehree is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nijem's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nijem won't allow Vehree to sweep him here.
Nijem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vehree swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nijem stopping the sweep attempt from Vehree.
Vehree looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nijem passes into side control.
Vehree is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nijem trying to control the position but Vehree is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vehree tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vehree gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vehree tries to roll over but Nijem keeps him under control.
Vehree looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nijem with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vehree is trying to get back to full guard.
Vehree is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nijem jumps into side control!
Vehree is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Vehree is trying to get back to half guard.
Nijem controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vehree gets back to half guard.
Vehree wants to get back to full guard.
Vehree is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nijem jumps into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Vehree is trying to get back to half guard.
Vehree regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vehree is looking to improve his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omppu Vehree dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vehree takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nijem shoots in looking for a takedown. Vehree tries to sprawl out of it but Nijem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vehree manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vehree.
Nijem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vehree tries to avoid it but Nijem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vehree to the ground. Vehree escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nijem shoots in but Vehree avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Omppu Vehree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Nijem.
Nijem stuffs the takedown.
Vehree takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vehree is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nijem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nijem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nijem wants it to stay on the feet.
Nijem thows a body shot but no joy.
Vehree with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nijem counters with a single leg into guard. Vehree didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nijem tries to stand but Vehree is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nijem stands up and waves to Vehree to follow him.
Vehree shoots for a double leg takedown but Nijem sprawls well. He's pushed Vehree's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nijem closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nijem wants to get back to his feet.
Vehree tries to roll over but Nijem keeps him under control.
Vehree is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nijem pulls his head out easily.
Nijem not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vehree wants to improve his position but Nijem is controlling well.
Nijem is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake Nijem was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nijem shoots in and bounces Vehree off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nijem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nijem passes Vehree's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vehree wants to sweep but Nijem has passed to side control!
Nijem wants to control but Vehree is keeping him busy.
Vehree is looking for a sweep.
Vehree regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vehree tries to get to full guard but Nijem has control of the leg.
Vehree is pressing down on Nijem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vehree looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nijem is one step ahead there.
Vehree escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nijem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jake Nijem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vehree is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nijem defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nijem stopping the sweep attempt from Vehree.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Nijem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vehree's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nijem shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vehree is trying to defend but Nijem finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vehree wants to improve his position but Nijem is controlling well.
Vehree gets full guard.
Vehree is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nijem is aware though and is defending well.
Nijem showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nijem wants to stand but Vehree is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vehree working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nijem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nijem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nijem wants to get up but he can't break Vehree's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nijem is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jake Nijem has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vehree has his takedown stuffed
and Nijem counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vehree throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nijem's waist but Nijem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vehree off to one side.
Vehree defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nijem.
Vehree gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vehree escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nijem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vehree is looking to sweep but instead, Nijem has passed into half guard.
Nijem is looking to advance position but Vehree won't allow it.
Vehree is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nijem winds up and cracks Vehree with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nijem stands up out of the half guard.
Vehree fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omppu Vehree. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vehree tries to sprawl but Nijem drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nijem works his way into side control.
Nijem in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vehree tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nijem wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nijem taking a breather here.
Nijem decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vehree to his feet.
Nijem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Nijem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vehree sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nijem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vehree is defended easily by Nijem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nijem throws a lazy right hand but Vehree sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Nijem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nijem has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Nijem!
In defeat, Omppu Vehree stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lucky fellow.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Red Forman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Snell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ultimate. Snell has chosen Reborn! as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sylvester Snell enters the cage!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Red Forman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sylvester Snell!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snell closes the distance but Forman moves to the side
and Forman counters with a nice body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sylvester Snell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Forman scores with a leg kick.
Forman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Forman counters with a solid body kick.
We've been told by Forman's head coaches at Nordic Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Snell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Forman lands with a cross.
Snell tries to clinch
and Forman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Snell tries to clinch up
and Forman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snell thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Forman's head backwards.
Forman tries to bum rush Snell with a series of wild strikes but Snell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Snell wants to clinch
letting Forman counter with a right hand.
Forman misses with a head kick.
Snell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Forman counters with a nice uppercut.
Snell wants to clinch
and Forman counters with a stiff right hand.
Forman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Snell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Snell throws a head kick that misses.
Forman cracks Snell with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snell moves to clinch but Forman breaks away
and Forman counters with a nice uppercut.
Snell tries to clinch but Forman moves away
and Forman counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snell tries to clinch but Forman is having none of it.
Snell tries to clinch up
and Forman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Forman counters with a straight right hand.
Snell throws a head kick that misses.
Forman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Forman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Forman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snell.
Snell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Forman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Forman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Forman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snell's calf.
Snell misses with a head kick.
Forman connects with a leg kick. Snell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Snell tries to clinch but Forman moves away
and Forman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snell is looking to clinch but Forman is avoiding it.
Snell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Snell moves forwards but Forman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Forman lands with a straight right. Snell didn't see that one coming.
Forman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snell tries to clinch
and Forman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Forman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Forman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Forman swings for the body but Snell moves out of range.
Snell tries to clinch up.
Snell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snell is looking to clinch but Forman is avoiding it.
Snell wants to clinch but Forman slips to the side
and Forman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Forman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snell moves to clinch but Forman breaks away
and Forman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snell darts in trying to clinch
and Forman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Snell's knee momentarily.
Snell misses with a head kick.
Forman cracks Snell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snell lands with a kick to the temple. Forman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Snell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Forman counters with a thumping low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snell wants to clinch but Forman slips to the side
and Forman counters with a nice uppercut.
Snell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Forman counters with a nice uppercut.
Snell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Forman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snell is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snell tries to clinch
and Forman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Forman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Forman counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Forman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Forman swinging wildly here.
Snell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snell misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot by Forman.
Forman lands a nice hook to Snell's body. Snell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snell moves to clinch but Forman breaks away
and Forman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Forman.
Snell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Forman is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Forman.
Snell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Forman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Forman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Snell misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Forman.
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!
Forman pushes Snell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snell looking to slow down the pace here.
Snell is breathing heavily.
Forman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Forman scores with a body shot.
Forman lands with a hook. Snell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Snell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Forman swats away the attempt to clinch by Snell.
Red Forman is winning the standup battle so far.
Snell closes the distance but Forman moves to the side
and Forman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Snell walks into a straight right hand from Forman.
Snell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Forman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snell is still on wobbly legs! Can Forman finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snell seems to have recovered his senses.
Forman lands a leg kick that knocks Snell off balance momentarily.
Forman clobbers Snell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snell closes the distance but Forman moves to the side
and Forman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Forman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snell doesn't manage to clinch there - Forman circles away.
Snell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Forman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Forman scores with a jab to the body.
Snell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forman.
Snell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Forman scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Forman lands a body shot.
Snell closes the distance but Forman moves to the side
and Forman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snell wants to clinch
and Forman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Forman.
Snell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Forman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Forman blocks a head kick by Snell.
Snell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Snell throws a body kick that misses
letting Forman counter with a right hand.
Forman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Snell under the eye.
Snell throws a sloppy head kick and Forman moves out of range easily.
Forman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Snell sprawling to the canvas! Snell rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Forman finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Forman cracks a nice hook into Snell's ribs.
Snell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Snell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab, jab by Forman - just one landing.
Snell throws a head kick but Forman moves out of range.
A jab from Forman does it's job there.
Forman lunges at Snell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snell's hand.
Forman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Forman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Forman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Forman cracks Snell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snell walks straight into a right hand from Forman - that's dropped him! Forman jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Snell from any more punishment! Snell complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Red Forman!
During a confident post fight interview, Red Forman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Suliman Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaromir Jag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaromir Jag has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suliman Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 44 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaromir Jag!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jag avoids the body shot from Kane.
Kane misses with a two punch combination.
Jag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kane fails to land with a series of punches.
Jag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jag looks to clinch
and Kane counters by clinching up.
Kane avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
Jag told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Jag looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jag throws an elbow that misses.
Jag slows down the pace here.
Kane working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jag has Kane pressed against the cage, preventing Kane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kane.
Kane tries to break free but Jag pushes him back against the cage.
Kane just leaning against Jag, taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jag.
Kane manages to break the clinch.
Jag moves to clinch but Kane breaks away
and Kane counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jag tries to clinch there but Kane circles away.
Jag takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jag is rocked!
Kane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jag doesn't seem bothered though.
Jag is still on wobbly legs! Can Kane finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jag tries to clinch but Kane moves away
and Kane counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jag circles away quickly and effectively.
Jag wants to clinch up but Kane keeps it at a distance.
Jag seems to have recovered his senses.
Jag bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kane's head.
Jag tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kane misses with a body shot.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jag moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jag fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jag tries to clinch up
and Kane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jag has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kane avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
Jag tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jag looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jag wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kane has him pressed against the cage.
Kane content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kane.
Jag stalls.
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jag misses with a double jab.
Jag tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jag throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily.
Jag tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suliman Kane dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jag throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Suliman Kane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kane thuds his right hand into Jag's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jag ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jag tries to clinch but Kane is having none of it.
Jag tries to clinch but Kane moves away
and Kane counters with a left to the body.
Jag tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jag misses with a head kick.
Kane swats away the attempt to clinch by Jag.
Jag wants to clinch.
Kane thows a body shot but no joy.
Jag closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kane counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane works over Jag's head and body with a nice combination.
Jag closes the distance but Kane moves to the side
and Kane counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Jag! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Kane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suliman Kane!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Gardiner Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Gardiner Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace walks into a straight right hand from Gardiner Two.
It looks like William Wallace has been cut.
A punch combination from Gardiner Two misses.
Gardiner Two throws a series of punches but Wallace moves out of range.
Gardiner Two throws a combination that misses
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
A big left from Gardiner Two misses.
Gardiner Two will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wallace shoots for a double leg takedown but Gardiner Two sprawls well. He's pushed Wallace's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wallace blocks a jab.
No joy there for Gardiner Two, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wallace sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Gardiner Two to the ground! Wallace dives into full mount looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gardiner Two holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wallace tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gardiner Two is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wallace looking to control but Gardiner Two is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wallace punching from mount but Gardiner Two doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace controlling the pace for now.
Wallace tries to control but Gardiner Two wriggling away.
Wallace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wallace wants to finish this one by submission but Gardiner Two is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wallace.
Wallace jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gardiner Two manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wallace working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace decides to stand back up.
Wallace is looking to clinch.
Wallace has closed the distance and engaged Gardiner Two in a clinch.
Gardiner Two is trying to break the clinch but Wallace is controlling him.
Gardiner Two is trying to break the clinch but Wallace is controlling him.
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gardiner Two tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace fails with the takedown.
Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gardiner Two.
Wallace lands a left and a right that sends Gardiner Two crashing to the canvas! Wallace dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Danny Gardiner Two has been cut.
Gardiner Two is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gardiner Two blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gardiner Two holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wallace tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wallace throws some wild stikes that Gardiner Two manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Wallace dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wallace fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Gardiner Two. No joy for Wallace on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Gardiner Two. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Gardiner Two.
Danny Gardiner Two is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown. Gardiner Two tries to sprawl out of it but Wallace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gardiner Two manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Danny Gardiner Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wallace.
A combination from Gardiner Two does no damage.
Wallace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gardiner Two throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gardiner Two misses with a wild combination.
Gardiner Two swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Gardiner Two, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardiner Two walks into a left hand.
Gardiner Two stuffs the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Gardiner Two. Those never looked like landing.
Wallace darts in looking for a takedown but Gardiner Two gets double underhooks and turns Wallace into the cage.
Wallace drags the fight down to the ground.
Wallace wriggles free and stands up.
Wallace clinches up with Gardiner Two and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches up with Gardiner Two, looking for a takedown. Wallace pushes Gardiner Two against the cage but Gardiner Two circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wallace moves into the clinch successfully.
Gardiner Two wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardiner Two breaks from the clinch.
Wallace throws a right and a left that Gardiner Two avoids nicely.
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown but Gardiner Two manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wallace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gardiner Two lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallace circles away quickly and effectively.
Gardiner Two misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wallace.
Wallace shoots in and drives through. Gardiner Two sprawls well.
Wallace tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gardiner Two sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wallace somewhat.
Sloppy strikes from Gardiner Two. Those never looked like landing.
Wallace dives in and grabs Gardiner Two's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gardiner Two pushes down on Wallace's head and hops out.
William Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gardiner Two throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wallace shoots for a takedown but Gardiner Two saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardiner Two misses with the combination.
Gardiner Two misses with a double jab
and Wallace counters by moving into the clinch.
Wallace is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gardiner Two gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wallace tries to pull guard but Gardiner Two won't allow it.
Gardiner Two pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches up with Gardiner Two, looking for a takedown. Wallace pushes Gardiner Two against the cage but Gardiner Two circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gardiner Two misses with a series of wild punches.
A right-left combo lands from Wallace.
Gardiner Two lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wallace at a distance.
Gardiner Two lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallace circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace stalls.
Gardiner Two wants to break free but Wallace has control.
Gardiner Two gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wallace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from Wallace as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gardiner Two's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Wallace shoots in but no luck this time.
Gardiner Two misses with a wild combination.
Gardiner Two defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Danny Gardiner Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wallace.
Gardiner Two misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gardiner Two!
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Danny Gardiner Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardiner Two fails to land with a series of punches.
Wallace fails with the takedown.
An inside leg kick from Wallace misses.
Gardiner Two throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gardiner Two swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gardiner Two sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardiner Two throws a series of punches but Wallace avoids them all with ease.
Gardiner Two will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wallace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gardiner Two swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gardiner Two misses with a left hand
and Wallace counters with a left and a right that stings Gardiner Two.
Gardiner Two throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gardiner Two throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wallace moves into the clinch.
Gardiner Two blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wallace manages to pull guard.
Wallace wants to sweep but no luck.
Gardiner Two wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Wallace has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gardiner Two off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardiner Two throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wallace throws a right and a left that Gardiner Two avoids nicely.
Wallace scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gardiner Two displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wallace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gardiner Two throws a combination. Wallace tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gardiner Two throws a combination that misses
and Wallace counters with a one-two to the body.
Gardiner Two misses with a few strikes there.
Danny Gardiner Two is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace tries to clinch but Gardiner Two is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Gardiner Two. No joy for Wallace on that attempt.
Gardiner Two with a hook.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace shoots in and drives through. Gardiner Two sprawls well.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gardiner Two but Gardiner Two pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Danga de danga de dang - Gardiner Two scores with a four punch combination!
Horrible takedown by Wallace or perhaps it was just good defense by Gardiner Two which made him look bad.
Gardiner Two swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wallace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Gardiner Two, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gardiner Two throws a nice looking combination but Wallace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wallace changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gardiner Two tries to avoid it but Wallace manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gardiner Two to the ground. Gardiner Two escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gardiner Two swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wallace counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gardiner Two takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gardiner Two swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace dives in and grabs Gardiner Two's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gardiner Two pushes down on Wallace's head and hops out.
Gardiner Two throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardiner Two misses with a series of wild punches.
Wallace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wallace fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gardiner Two avoids it really well and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gardiner Two.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Gardiner Two misses with a double jab
and Wallace counters with a left and a right that stings Gardiner Two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace throws a push kick but Gardiner Two slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gardiner Two misses with a few strikes there.
Danny Gardiner Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gardiner Two misses with a two punch combination.
William Wallace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A punch combination from Gardiner Two misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Gardiner Two showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wallace has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Wallace!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umair Kayani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iggor Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Umair Kayani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iggor Souza!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kayani avoids the head kick by Souza.
Danga de danga de dang - Kayani scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Iggor Souza has been cut.
Souza looks to land a combination but Kayani avoids it well.
Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Kayani is just out of range.
Souza takes one to the chin there.
No joy there for Kayani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kayani throws a nice looking combination but Souza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Souza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kayani is able to avoid easily.
Kayani throws a right and a left that Souza avoids nicely.
Souza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kayani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Kayani shows good takedown defense.
Kayani blocks a head kick by Souza.
Kayani scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kayani moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Souza is rocked!
Souza misses with a series of wild punches.
Souza shoots in but no luck this time.
Kayani cracks Souza with a hook to the temple - Souza is on wobbly legs here! Kayani swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Souza falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kayani wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Umair Kayani!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Renato Otis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Tang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevor Tang told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Renato Otis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trevor Tang!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tang stuffs the takedown attempt from Otis. Otis gets slowly back to his feet.
Tang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Otis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Renato Otis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otis goes for a double leg but Tang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tang continues to drive forward.
Tang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Otis is trying to push Tang away but Tang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Otis misses with a body punch.
Tang working hard to break the clinch.
Otis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tang is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Otis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tang gets underhooks to prevent Otis's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Otis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tang to keep the fight standing.
Tang tries to circle away but Otis has him pinned against the cage.
Tang is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tang is pressed up against the cage. Otis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tang down to the mat. Tang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Tang as Otis shoots in.
Tang gets tackled into the cage by Otis. Otis maintains the clinch.
Tang prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tang stops a takedown attempt from Otis.
Otis tries to circle away but Tang has him pinned against the cage.
Otis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tang blocks a body shot from Otis.
Tang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Otis has him pressed against the cage.
Otis can't get the takedown.
Tang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Otis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tang pinned against the cage. Tang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Otis shoots in and drives through. Tang sprawls well.
Otis misses with a few strikes there.
Otis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Otis is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tang is looking to improve his position.
Otis controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Otis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tang is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Otis dominated that round.
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.
Otis misses with a takedown attempt - Tang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Otis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tang tries to avoid it but Otis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tang to the ground. Tang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Otis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tang circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Otis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Otis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Otis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tang as he jumps to the side.
Otis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tang pinned against the cage. Tang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Otis shoots in for a takedown but Tang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Renato Otis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Otis misses with a takedown attempt
and Tang counters with a two punch combo.
Otis looks to clinch
and Tang counters with a left and a right that stings Otis.
Horrible takedown by Otis or perhaps it was just good defense by Tang which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Otis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Otis closes the distance and clinches up with Tang, looking for a takedown. Otis pushes Tang against the cage but Tang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otis doesn't manage to clinch there - Tang circles away.
Tang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Otis tries to close the distance and clinch but Tang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Otis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tang pinned against the cage. Tang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Tang. No joy for Otis on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otis tries to clinch up but Tang circles away and keeps his distance.
Otis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Otis trying to control the action but Tang is working from the bottom.
Otis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tang looking for a sweep but Otis has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Otis wants to stand but Tang is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Otis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tang can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tang is squirming around, avoiding Otis's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Otis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tang wants it to stay on the feet.
Tang slaps away a takedown attempt from Otis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Otis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Otis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Otis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Otis motions for Tang to come forward. Otis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tang wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Tang. No joy for Otis on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Otis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tang defends it nicely.
Otis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tang as he avoids it easily.
Otis shoots in but Tang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Renato Otis is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Otis dives in and grabs Tang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tang pushes down on Otis's head and hops out.
Otis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Otis misses with a body punch
and Tang counters with a left and a right that stings Otis.
Otis tries for a takedown but Tang circles away easily
and Tang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown by Otis or perhaps it was just good defense by Tang which made him look bad.
Tang stuffs the takedown attempt from Otis. Otis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otis dives in and grabs Tang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tang pushes down on Otis's head and hops out.
Tang leaves Otis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Otis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tang counters with a two punch combo.
Otis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Otis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tang as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tang defends it nicely.
Otis shoots in looking for a takedown. Tang tries to sprawl out of it but Otis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Otis wants to clinch
and Tang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Renato Otis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bone on bone clash there as Tang blocks the leg kick.
Trevor Tang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Renato Otis.
Well Otis 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 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Otis!
Renato Otis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Giggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis Lee is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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25
162 lbs
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25
170 lbs
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World class MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lewis Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Giggs!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a hook but Giggs avoids it easily.
Lee clinches up with Giggs and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Giggs.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Giggs.
Giggs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee is trying to trip Giggs. He has hold of a leg but Giggs is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lee persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Giggs on the ground.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Giggs is keeping the position for now.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lewis Lee.
Giggs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Lewis Lee has been cut.
Giggs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Lee digs a good hook to Giggs's body.
Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Wayne Giggs has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee jabs Giggs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Giggs sprawling to the canvas! Giggs rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lee finish him?!
Giggs is rocked!
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Giggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee slips a jab from Giggs.
Giggs seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Giggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Giggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee looks for the body kick but Giggs saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Giggs.
A shot to the liver by Giggs. Beautiful body shot.
Giggs scores with a head kick. Lee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at CEC Underdark that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lee is looking to chop away at Giggs's legs.
Giggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Giggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee lands a nice hook to Giggs's body. Giggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Giggs, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Giggs in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee cracks Giggs with a nice body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.
Giggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Giggs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Giggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Wayne Giggs's cut even more.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Giggs backwards.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Giggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Giggs blocks an uppercut.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Giggss head.
Giggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Giggs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Giggs is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee gets through Giggs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Giggs's head.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Giggs misses with a knee to the head.
Lee works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Giggs keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Giggs is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis Lee has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Giggs throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Lee dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Giggs ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Giggs is just out of range.
Giggs lands with a slapping head kick.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Giggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Giggs slips the punch.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Giggs scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giggs staying out of range there.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giggs moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body punch
and Giggs counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Giggs.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Giggs is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Giggs throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Giggs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Giggs is just out of range.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Giggs.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Giggs is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Giggs avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Giggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Giggs throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Giggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giggs looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
Giggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giggs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Giggs scores with a hook.
Lee takes a swing at Giggs's ribcage but misses.
Giggs thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lee if he has to take too many more of those.
Giggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Giggs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lee moves into the clinch.
Giggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Giggs misses with some punches.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Giggs misses with a knee strike.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Giggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee lands a right hand.
Giggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Lee.
Giggs is breathing heavily.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Giggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Lee gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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!
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Giggs keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Giggs is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lewis Lee wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Giggs.
Giggs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Giggs misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Lee dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Giggs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Giggs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giggs moves away.
Lewis Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Giggs.
Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Giggs under the eye.
Lee digs a good body shot into Giggs's ribs.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Giggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Giggs checks a leg kick.
Giggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Giggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Giggs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee catches Giggs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Giggs.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Giggs.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Giggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Giggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands a left hand.
A short right from Lee.
The cut above Wayne Giggs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Giggs can do to turn this around?
Lee pulls guard successfully.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Lewis Lee wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Giggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee tries to work over Giggs's front leg with a kick but Giggs checks it.
Giggs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Giggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Giggs throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Giggs thinking.
Giggs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Giggs checks it well.
Giggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Giggs lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into range.
Giggs throws a lazy head kick
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Giggs moves out of range easily.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Giggs tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the 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!
Knees in the clinch landing for Giggs.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Giggs's defenses.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Giggs backwards.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Giggs digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Giggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wayne Giggs's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Giggs misses with a body punch.
Giggs takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee pushes Giggs against the cage. Lee is working some dirty boxing. Lee pushes off with a quick right hook! Giggs goes down! Giggs tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lee moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Lee!
Lewis Lee is the new lightweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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