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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evil Erick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chen Stormstoud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evil Erick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chen Stormstoud!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stormstoud drives through with a takedown into Erick's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Erick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stormstoud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stormstoud has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Erick to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Stormstoud is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Erick pulls down on the head and he's put Stormstoud to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Evil Erick!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ansis Pensis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Boomer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Boomer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ansis Pensis's chin.
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170 lbs
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258 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ansis Pensis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Boomer!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pensis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boomer was well out of range. Poor timing from Pensis.
Pensis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ansis Pensis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Boomer.
Pensis is breathing heavily.
Boomer scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boomer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boomer connects with a solid leg kick.
Boomer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pensis's sensitive parts.
Boomer cracks Pensis with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Boomer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pensis to stand back up!
It looks like Ansis Pensis has been cut.
Boomer throws a leg kick which misses Pensis's front leg but catches the back leg as Pensis tries to avoid it.
Boomer cracks the inside of Pensis's front leg.
Pensis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boomer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pensis.
Boomer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boomer thumps Pensis with a low kick.
Boomer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pensis 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.
Pensis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boomer keeps Pensis at a distance using the push kick.
Pensis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boomer scoring well with a low kick there.
Boomer throws a series of punches but Pensis moves out of range.
Pensis leaves his chin hanging out and Boomer seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Pensis crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Boomer!
Mike Boomer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aimo Pamaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Yuen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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160 lbs
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aimo Pamaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Yuen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pamaus throws a shot from downtown. Yuen moves away and avoids it.
Pamaus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KO Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Pamaus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yuen counters with a body kick that stops Pamaus in his tracks momentarily.
Yuen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yuen wants to slow Pamaus down by chopping away at his legs.
Yuen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pamaus defends well and Yuen ends up having to push Pamaus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pamaus manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pamaus.
That kick from Pamaus tenderised Yuen's leg. Yuen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yuen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pamaus moves away.
Pamaus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yuen motions for Pamaus to come forward. Yuen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yuen shoots in and bounces Pamaus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pamaus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen passes into half guard.
Yuen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pamaus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pamaus is looking to control Yuen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pamaus avoid being mounted?
Pamaus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yuen.
Pamaus is trying to maintain the position but Yuen is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuen trying to control the action but Pamaus is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pamaus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yuen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yuen's back!
I really don't envy Yuen right now.
Yuen avoids the strikes from Pamaus.
Yuen is trapped and Pamaus is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Pamaus lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Yuen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I really don't envy Yuen right now.
Yuen is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Pamaus 's hooks.
Pamaus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pamaus with shots to the head and body - Yuen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Yuen manages to control the position for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pamaus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pamaus dominating with strikes here.
Yuen regains half guard.
Yuen missing with punches from the bottom.
Pamaus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pamaus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yuen trying to control from the bottom.
Yuen taking some punishment here, with Pamaus in his half guard.
Pamaus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pamaus working Yuen over with strikes.
Pamaus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pamaus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pamaus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yuen's head.
Yuen is doing well to control the position and prevent Pamaus from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pamaus trying to pass the guard but Yuen defending well.
Pamaus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yuen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yuen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pamaus.
Pamaus lands strikes from half guard.
Yuen keeping control of the position.
Pamaus is trying to control. Yuen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yuen wants to control but Pamaus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pamaus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yuen defending well though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yuen controlling the position for now.
Yuen tries to roll over but Pamaus keeps him under control.
Yuen has hold of Pamaus's hands but Pamaus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aimo Pamaus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pamaus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yuen.
Yuen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pamaus scores with a hook.
Pamaus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yuen doesn't seem bothered though.
Good work by Pamaus as he checks the leg kick.
Pamaus lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Pamaus misses
and Yuen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yuen throws a body punch but Pamaus moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Pamaus.
Aimo Pamaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pamaus lands a head kick. Yuen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pamaus misses the shot to the body.
Pamaus avoids the body shot from Yuen.
Pamaus looks to score with a jab to the body but Yuen is just out of range.
Pamaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yuen manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen scores with a sloppy right hand. Pamaus should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Pamaus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yuen tries to bum rush Pamaus with a series of wild strikes but Pamaus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pamaus misses with a leg kick
and Yuen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yuen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yuen wants to slow Pamaus down by chopping away at his legs.
Pamaus blocks a low kick nicely.
Yuen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pamaus throws a sloppy head kick
and Yuen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yuen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yuen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pamaus's waist but Pamaus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yuen off to one side.
Yuen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yuen misses with a hook. Pamaus ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuen misses with a low kick.
Pamaus tries a low kick but Yuen avoids it.
Pamaus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuen.
Pamaus looks to land a right hand but Yuen moved out of range.
Yuen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yuen connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pamaus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yuen.
Yuen with a poor takedown
and Pamaus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aimo Pamaus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pamaus throws a leg kick but Yuen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yuen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yuen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pamaus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yuen checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pamaus is looking to slow Yuen down with leg kicks.
Yuen throws a leg kick but Pamaus checks it.
Pamaus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Sean Yuen has been cut.
Yuen shoots in for a takedown but Pamaus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aimo Pamaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Yuen.
Pamaus throws a hook but Yuen blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Yuen.
Pamaus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pamaus tests Yuen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pamaus thows a body shot but no joy.
Yuen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pamaus misses with a low kick.
Yuen misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuen moves out of range of the body kick from Pamaus.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pamaus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pamaus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yuen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yuen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pamaus checks it well.
Yuen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pamaus jabs Yuen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yuen digs a good hook to Pamaus's body.
Pamaus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yuen clinches with his opponent.
Yuen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yuen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Pamaus.
Pamaus misses with some punches.
Pamaus blocks an uppercut.
Pamaus can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aimo Pamaus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Yuen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pamaus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yuen connects with a body shot that sends Pamaus's belly button to the back.
Yuen lands a front kick.
Yuen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yuen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pamaus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pamaus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pamaus throws a hook but Yuen avoids it easily.
Pamaus thuds a left hand into Yuen's body.
Pamaus tried to score with a low kick but Yuen checks it.
Pamaus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pamaus moves out of range of the body kick from Yuen.
Yuen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yuen jabs Pamaus right on the nose. Pamaus blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yuen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A punch combination from Yuen misses.
Pamaus throws a leg kick that misses.
Yuen throws a leg kick
and Pamaus counters with a low kick, right behind Yuen 's knee.
Yuen misses with a wild body shot.
Pamaus misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Pamaus.
Pamaus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yuen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pamaus's half guard.
Pamaus is controlling Yuen's trapped leg to prevent Yuen from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pamaus is trying to stand.
Pamaus is refusing to be controlled, as Yuen sits in half guard.
Pamaus keeping hold of Yuen's head, controlling as best he can.
Pamaus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pamaus wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pamaus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yuen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pamaus is trying to stand back up but Yuen is controlling him
Yuen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pamaus to regain full guard.
Yuen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pamaus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pamaus keeping full guard, as Yuen tries to pass.
Yuen preventing the sweep.
Yuen trying to control but Pamaus is working from the bottom.
Yuen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pamaus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yuen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yuen trying to control but Pamaus is working from the bottom.
Sean Yuen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aimo Pamaus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pamaus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aimo Pamaus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yuen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuen content to stall in guard here.
Yuen trying to control but Pamaus is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sean Yuen.
Well Pamaus 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aimo Pamaus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nisse Lind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lambo Gallardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nisse Lind has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nisse Lind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lambo Gallardo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallardo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lind backs up against the cage.
Lind throws an overhand right that lands on Gallardo's shoulder, as Gallardo tries to avoid the shot.
Gallardo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lind really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gallardo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lind counters with a crisp one two that drops Gallardo! Lind thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gallardo to his feet! Gallardo is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallardo throws out the jab.
Gallardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Gallardo. Those never looked like landing.
Lambo Gallardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lind rushes Gallardo and presses him up against the cage.
Lind wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Gallardo.
A short uppercut from Gallardo.
A body shot lands from Lind.
Gallardo tries to throw a body punch but Lind avoids it by throwing Gallardo back against the cage.
Lind misses with a punch on the inside.
Lind lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lind tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gallardo's elbow.
Gallardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lind fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gallardo has a couple of punches blocked by Lind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Lind's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gallardo stalling in the clinch.
Lind avoiding damage as Gallardo throws knees to the body.
Lind tries to circle away but Gallardo has him pinned against the cage.
Lind is trying to break free.
Gallardo looking to stall.
Lind misses with the head strike.
Gallardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gallardo presses Lind against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lind misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gallardo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lind has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lind misses with the head strike.
Gallardo taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gallardo.
Lind's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lind throws a shot from downtown. Gallardo moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallardo lands a nice hook to Lind's body. Lind takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gallardo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallardo is looking to clinch but Lind is avoiding it.
Gallardo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Lind.
Some wild striking there from Gallardo.
Gallardo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gallardo loads up on a big right hand but Lind slips the punch.
Gallardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lind moves away.
Gallardo slips a jab from Lind.
Gallardo misses with an uppercut
and Lind counters by clinching up.
Lind misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gallardo misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lind pushes Gallardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gallardo misses with a body punch.
Gallardo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lind seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gallardo can turn it around.
Lind tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Gallardo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gallardo has a couple of punches blocked by Lind.
Gallardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lind misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Gallardo.
Lind can't find room to land a body shot as Gallardo controls the action.
Lind works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lind misses with a body punch.
Gallardo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gallardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lind throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallardo.
Gallardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lind's elbow.
Gallardo tries a body shot but Lind blocks it.
Lind lands a right hand.
Gallardo trying to land knees to the body.
Gallardo scores with a shot to the side of Lind's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lind creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallardo blocking some punches.
Lind misses with a punch on the inside.
Lind has a couple of punches blocked by Gallardo.
Lind is leaning against Gallardo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gallardo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lind blocks an uppercut.
Gallardo lands with a right to the head.
Lind misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lind has a couple of punches blocked by Gallardo.
Gallardo lands an uppercut.
Gallardo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lind is defending well for now.
Gallardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Lind uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Lind.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lind avoiding damage as Gallardo throws knees to the body.
Lind dodges an elbow strike from Gallardo.
Lind throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallardo.
Gallardo stalling in the clinch but Lind improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nisse Lind will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gallardo is looking to clinch.
Lind takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gallardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lind is just out of range.
Lind avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gallardo misses with a wild combination.
Gallardo wants to clinch.
Lind throws a leg kick that misses.
Gallardo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lind rather than just go for the knockout.
Gallardo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lambo Gallardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Lind.
Gallardo swings for the body but Lind moves out of range.
Lind misses with a left hand
and Gallardo counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallardo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lind swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lind throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gallardo.
Some wild striking there from Gallardo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lind tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gallardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lind lands a jab.
Gallardo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lind uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gallardo has time to react.
Gallardo jabs Lind to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by Lind there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lind tries to land a front kick but Gallardo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gallardo drives through and clinches with Lind against the cage.
Gallardo lands a left hand.
Lambo Gallardo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lind lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gallardo or not.
Gallardo is breathing heavily.
Gallardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Lind controls his hands.
Gallardo tries to land a knee to the head but Lind blocks with his arms.
Lind tries to throw a body punch but Gallardo avoids it by throwing Lind back against the cage.
Lind misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lind breaks from the clinch.
Gallardo clinches up with Lind and pushes him back against the cage.
Lind tries to throw a body punch but Gallardo avoids it by throwing Lind back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lind.
Gallardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gallardo lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gallardo misses with some punches.
Gallardo has a couple of punches blocked by Lind.
A head punch on the inside from Lind fails to land.
Lind is working Gallardo over against the cage.
Lind lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gallardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gallardo lands a shot to the body.
Lind pushes Gallardo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Lind.
Lind throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallardos head.
Gallardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lind lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lind lands a right hand.
Lind can't find room to land a body shot as Gallardo controls the action.
Lind scores with a shoulder strike.
Gallardo is rocked!
Gallardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Lind uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lind blocks a body shot from Gallardo.
Gallardo lands a nice shot to the body.
Gallardo lands a shoulder strike.
Lind scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gallardo is still on wobbly legs! Can Lind finish him?
Nice body punch from Gallardo.
Gallardo tries to work over Lind's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lind manages to break the clinch.
Gallardo clinches.
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!
Lind swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gallardo seems to have recovered his senses.
Lind scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lind misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lind.
Gallardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lind's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Lind as the two fighters clinch.
Gallardo misses with the head strike.
Gallardo lands an elbow just above Lind 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallardo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lind lands a left hand.
Gallardo misses with a body punch.
Lind throws a big uppercut that drops Gallardo! More strikes from Lind and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gallardo lies dazed against the cage as Lind celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nisse Lind!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Charcoal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica - Hero of the Day kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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36
158 lbs
29 - 29 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Charcoal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Charcoal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Susi tries for a takedown but Charcoal circles away easily
and Charcoal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Susi with a poor takedown
and Charcoal counters with a right hand to the body.
Mr Charcoal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Charcoal counters with a slapping leg kick.
Keni Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Charcoal - just one landing.
It looks like Keni Susi has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Susi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Susi shoots and misses
and Charcoal counters with a leg kick.
Charcoal lands a big right hand that sends Susi crashing to the mat! Charcoal stays standing though and waves Susi back to his feet!
Susi is rocked!
Susi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Charcoal!
Susi is still in real trouble! Can Charcoal finish him?
Charcoal wants to control but Susi postures up.
Charcoal tries to buck Susi off but Susi is having none of it.
Susi seems to have recovered his senses.
Charcoal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charcoal manages to get to full guard.
Susi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Susi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Charcoal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Charcoal'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.
Charcoal is looking for a triangle but Susi pushes his legs off easily.
Charcoal keeping moving, preventing Susi from controlling successfully.
Charcoal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Susi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Charcoal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Charcoal seems content to control.
Susi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charcoal pulls his head out easily.
Susi wants to control but Charcoal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Charcoal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Susi actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charcoal wants to work for an arm triangle but Susi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Susi actively working from the bottom here.
Susi wants to get back to full guard but Charcoal has mounted him!
Charcoal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Charcoal.
Charcoal trying to control but Susi is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charcoal content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi is bucking up trying to escape but Charcoal cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Susi wants to control but Charcoal is having none of it.
Charcoal looking to control but Susi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charcoal controlling his opponent.
Charcoal wants to get back to his feet but Susi is holding on tight.
Charcoal controlling from the full mount.
Charcoal tries to control but Susi wriggling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Charcoal controlling the pace for now.
We're going to have a standup here because Mr Charcoal wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Charcoal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Charcoal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keni Susi's cut.
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.
Susi tries to clinch there but Charcoal circles away.
Susi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Charcoal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Susi is in Charcoal's guard.
Charcoal 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.
Susi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Charcoal is looking for a sweep.
Susi trying to control the action but Charcoal is working from the bottom.
Charcoal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Susi's best efforts.
Charcoal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Charcoal looking for a guillotine here but Susi defends easily.
Charcoal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Susi is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charcoal lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Susi!
Charcoal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Charcoal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Charcoal looking to control but Susi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charcoal lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A nice elbow there by Charcoal.
Charcoal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Susi can do to turn this around?
Susi tries to hold on but Charcoal pushes him away.
Susi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Susi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Charcoal wants to control but Susi is keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charcoal looking for the choke but no joy.
Charcoal working for the choke.
Charcoal trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charcoal somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Will Charcoal go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Susi rolls, trying to escape but Charcoal keeps control of the position.
Will Charcoal go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Charcoal connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Susi to escape the position.
I really don't envy Susi right now.
Charcoal controls the action.
Charcoal trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Charcoal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Susi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charcoal is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Susi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Susi for a finish.
Charcoal is looking to control Susi but Susi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
What can Susi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Charcoal tries to keep control of the position but Susi is staying busy.
Charcoal is trying to stick to Susi's back but Susi is turning into Charcoal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Charcoal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Susi.
Mr Charcoal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Susi is working Charcoal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Susi preventing the sweep.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Charcoal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Susi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Charcoal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keni Susi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Charcoal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Susi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Charcoal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Susi somewhat.
Susi shoots in and gets a takedown into Charcoal's guard.
Charcoal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Susi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Charcoal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Susi has managed to get both his arms back between Charcoal's legs - danger averted.
Charcoal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Susi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Susi is looking for a kimura but Charcoal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
Charcoal gets back to full guard.
Susi looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charcoal is trying to control the position but Susi postures up.
Charcoal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Susi defends it easily.
Susi is pushing down on Charcoal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Charcoal is fighting to maintain full guard but Susi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Susi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Charcoal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Charcoal.
Charcoal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Charcoal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charcoal keeping moving, preventing Susi from controlling successfully.
Charcoal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Susi throwing strikes but missing.
Susi passes Charcoal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Charcoal works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susi trying to control but Charcoal is working from the bottom.
Susi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Charcoal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Susi has Charcoal in his guard.
Susi keeping moving, preventing Charcoal from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charcoal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Charcoal trying to control but Susi is working from the bottom.
Charcoal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Susi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Charcoal has managed to get both his arms back between Susi's legs - danger averted.
Charcoal wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charcoal is really struggling to control Susi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mr Charcoal.
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown but Charcoal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Susi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mr Charcoal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Susi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Charcoal's guard.
Charcoal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Susi is one step ahead there.
Susi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mr Charcoal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Susi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Charcoal sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Charcoal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Charcoal.
Charcoal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Susi's guard.
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 Mr Charcoal.
Well Charcoal 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Charcoal!
Our winner, Mr Charcoal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between VinniJay Acunia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cung Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Le's choice of entrance music: Untouchable . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
34 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, VinniJay Acunia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cung Le!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Le darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like VinniJay Acunia has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Acunia, right into the meat.
Le misses with an uppercut
and Acunia counters with a big head kick but Le shrugs it off.
Le lands with a good body shot.
Le throws a leg kick but Acunia checks it.
Le moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Le.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Acunia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Le pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Le tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Acunia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Acunia tries a body shot but Le blocks it.
Le throws a knee to the head but misses.
Acunia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Le is keeping busy.
Le struggles to land a body shot inside as Acunia controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le struggles to land a body shot inside as Acunia controls his hands.
Acunia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le prevents a body shot from Acunia.
Acunia lands with a left to the head.
Le misses with the head strike.
Le misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le swings wildly with an uppercut but Acunia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Acunia fails to land.
Acunia tries a body shot but Le blocks it.
Acunia throws a punch but it's blocked by Le.
Acunia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Acunia scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le trying to land knees to the body.
Acunia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Le.
Le misses with some punches.
Acunia managing to block the knees to the body from Le.
Le has a couple of punches blocked by Acunia.
Le blocking some punches.
Acunia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Le blocks a body shot from Acunia.
Acunia wants to stall.
Le lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Acunia backwards.
Acunia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Acunia misses with some punches.
Acunia is trying to break the clinch but Le is controlling him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Le.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le misses with a short punch on the inside.
Acunia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le struggles to land a body shot inside as Acunia controls his hands.
Le landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Acunia misses with some punches.
Acunia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Le fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Acunia can't find room to land a body shot as Le controls the action.
Le prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le.
The referee is keeping an eye on Le - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Le tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Acunia's elbow.
A hook to the body from Acunia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le looking to throw knees to the head but Acunia is blocking nicely.
Le struggles to land a body shot inside as Acunia controls his hands.
Acunia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Le misses with a punch on the inside.
Acunia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Acunia can't find room to land a body shot as Le controls the action.
Acunia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Le lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le.
Le landing knees to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Le struggles to land a body shot inside as Acunia controls his hands.
Le lands a knee to the body.
Acunia misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cung Le dominated that round.
The cut man is working on VinniJay Acunia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Le tries to clinch up.
Acunia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Le on the side of the head.
Le throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Le tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Acunia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Le stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Acunia throws the left hand but Le avoids the punch easily.
Le checks a low kick from Acunia.
Acunia throws a jab but it's blocked by Le.
Acunia misses with an uppercut. Le saw that one coming.
Acunia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Le misses with a body kick.
Acunia looks to land a right hand but Le moved out of range.
Le tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Acunia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Acunia misses the shot to the body.
Acunia tries a head kick but it misses.
VinniJay Acunia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Acunia slips a jab from Le.
Acunia has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Le keeps Acunia at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Acunia, as that shot connected.
Le closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Acunia misses with a low kick.
Acunia tests Le's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Acunia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Acunia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Le steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Acunia.
Le looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Acunia throws a head kick but Le moves out of range.
Acunia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Le.
Le jabs Acunia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Acunia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Le.
Acunia is looking to score with low kicks.
Crunch! Acunia slams his shin into Le's torso.
Le checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acunia thows a body shot but no joy.
Acunia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Le has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Acunia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le checks a low kick from Acunia.
Le dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Acunia. That did some damage!
Le is looking to slow Acunia down with leg kicks.
Acunia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le manages to avoid it.
Acunia wants to slow Le down by chopping away at his legs.
Le takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Le takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Le avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Acunia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Les jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Le throws a low kick but Acunia avoids it.
Le scores with a leg kick.
Acunia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Le momentarily.
Le keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Acunia misses the target.
Acunia throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Le counters with an inside leg kick.
Le jabs Acunia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Le slips a jab from Acunia.
Le slips under a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Le.
Acunia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot by Le.
Acunia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Le.
Acunia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Le takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Le lands the left hand.
Acunia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Acunia throws a leg kick but Le sees it coming and moves out of range.
Le cracks Acunia with a good jab.
Acunia is rocked!
Acunia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh Acunia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cung Le seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acunia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Les jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Acunia seems to have got his legs back now.
Acunia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Le avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Le moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Le attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Acunia jabs Le to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Acunia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Le counters with a slapping leg kick.
Le scores with a leg kick.
Acunia throws a leg kick
and Le counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Acunia! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cung Le!
Cung Le very nearly forgot to thank HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitsuomi Sakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boredom Eternal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakata comes to the cage accompanied by Ketsunoke vs Shirinoke by Gintama OST. Eternal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pelageya & Darya Moroz-Oy, da ne vecher (russian folk music). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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210 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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitsuomi Sakata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boredom Eternal!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakata lands a glancing blow to the side of Eternal's head.
A cross from Eternal lands.
Sakata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eternal.
Sakata thuds his right hand into Eternal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sakata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eternal slips a straight right by Sakata.
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!
Eternal avoids the body shot from Sakata.
Sakata throws the left hand but Eternal avoids the punch easily.
Sakata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eternal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakata cracks Eternal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mitsuomi Sakata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eternal misses with a head kick.
Sakata takes a swing at Eternal's ribcage but misses.
Eternal throws a head kick that misses.
Eternal throws a nice looking combination but Sakata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eternal slips a straight right by Sakata.
Sakata throws a head kick but Eternal moves out of range.
Sakata just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eternal tries for a takedown but Sakata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eternal feints and as Sakata raises his hands in defense, Eternal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Eternal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Eternal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eternal forces his way into half guard.
Eternal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Eternal is pressing down on Sakata's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sakata is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eternal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sakata wants to control but Eternal is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sakata throws a body punch but Eternal moves out of range.
Eternal moves out of range of the body kick.
Sakata throws a head kick that misses.
Sakata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakata gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Eternal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakata is keeping the position for now.
Eternal postures up.
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.
Eternal passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sakata keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sakata wants to control but Eternal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eternal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sakata has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakata has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eternal is working away from the top position though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Eternal works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boredom Eternal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sakata looks to throw the jab but Eternal is out of range.
Sakata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sakata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakata throws a series of punches but Eternal moves out of range.
Sakata misses the shot to the body.
Sakata throws a head kick that misses.
Eternal blocks a jab.
Sakata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eternal lands with a cross.
Sakata thows a body shot but no joy.
Sakata thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Eternal if he has to take too many more of those.
Sakata avoids the head kick by Eternal.
A jab from Eternal misses.
Eternal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Eternal.
Eternal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eternal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sakata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sakata scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sakata throws a series of strikes that have Eternal backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eternal was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakata.
Mitsuomi Sakata is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakata lands a big head kick that sends Eternal tumbling to the mat! Sakata takes a step backwards and waves Eternal back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Eternal is rocked!
Eternal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Eternal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sakata is fending him off so far but Eternal persists. Nope, Sakata circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakata jabs at Eternal's body.
Eternal is breathing heavily.
Sakata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eternal avoids the body shot from Sakata.
A head kick misses from Sakata.
Sakata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eternal.
Sakata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eternal has time to react.
Sakata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eternal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sakata lands with a slapping head kick.
Eternal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Eternal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakata.
Sakata misses with a double jab.
Sakata throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sakata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eternal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Eternal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakata keeps working.
Eternal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eternal winds up and cracks Sakata with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Eternal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eternal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Eternal is keen to just control but Sakata is a slippery customer.
Sakata wants to control but Eternal is keeping busy.
Eternal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eternal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eternal is stalling here. Sakata is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Eternal seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sakata has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Eternal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eternal is trying to buck Sakata off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakata content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsuomi Sakata dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Sakata.
Sakata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eternal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Eternal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakata.
Eternal slips a jab and a cross from Sakata.
Sakata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eternal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Eternal.
Sakata throws an off balance right hand
and Eternal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eternal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Eternal is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eternal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sakata knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eternal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sakata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eternal.
Sakata is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eternal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Eternal trying to control the action but Sakata is working from the bottom.
Eternal trying to control from Sakata's half guard. Sakata has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Eternal throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eternal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eternal trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boredom Eternal has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sakata swings for the body but Eternal moves out of range.
Eternal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sakata connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Eternal scrambles back to his feet.
Eternal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sakata just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakata throws the left hand but Eternal avoids the punch easily.
Sakata swings widly with a right hand
and Eternal counters with a nice double leg into half 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!
Eternal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eternal trying to control from half guard but Sakata is working away.
Eternal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boredom Eternal has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sakata misses with a low kick as Eternal jumps back.
Eternal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakata throws out the jab.
Sakata throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sakata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boredom Eternal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eternal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mitsuomi Sakata!
In his post fight interview, Mitsuomi Sakata gave a big smile as he said 'Minnasan, arigatou gozaimasu! Ore wa sugoku ureshii desu! Yatta!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sigvard Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aurelius comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac ft.Trick Daddy-Still Ballin. Conan Cross will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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38
148 lbs
31 - 11 - 2 |
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29
150 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sigvard Aurelius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Conan Cross!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross moves out of range of the strikes.
Aurelius needs to keep his hands up - Cross had a free shot at his head there.
Cross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aurelius.
Aurelius throws a low kick but Cross moves out of range easily.
Cross moves out of range as Aurelius strikes.
Cross scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cross lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aurelius tries to get to full guard but Cross has control of the leg.
Aurelius is trying to stand.
Aurelius holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Aurelius is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cross scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aurelius tries to get to full guard but Cross has control of the leg.
Aurelius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aurelius gets back to full guard.
Cross throws an elbow that misses. Aurelius uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cross's guard. Nice move by Aurelius!
Aurelius won't allow Cross to sweep him here.
Aurelius looking to sit in guard and control but Cross gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aurelius wants to sweep here but Cross controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aurelius has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Aurelius wants to sweep but no luck.
Aurelius is working hard here to advance position.
Aurelius is trying to control the position but Cross postures up.
Cross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aurelius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aurelius is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We're going to have a standup here because Sigvard Aurelius wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Aurelius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cross is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross checks a leg kick nicely.
Aurelius misses with a low kick as Cross jumps back.
Cross takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Aurelius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aurelius throws a low kick but Cross moves out of range easily.
Cross changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aurelius looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cross trying to control the position but Aurelius is working away.
Aurelius is looking to regain half guard here but Cross keeps moving and retains side control.
Aurelius manages to get back to half guard.
Aurelius trying to control but Cross postures up.
Aurelius trying to get back to full guard but Cross takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius tries to reverse the position but Cross maintains control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cross trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aurelius is trying desperately to improve position.
Poor strikes thrown by Cross there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cross thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cross misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Aurelius tries to lock up and control but Cross gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conan Cross will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aurelius throws a front kick aimed at Cross's knee but Cross avoids it well.
Cross is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aurelius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aurelius misses the jab.
Aurelius connects with a solid leg kick.
Aurelius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cross throws a body punch but Aurelius moves out of range.
Aurelius is looking to score with low kicks.
Aurelius on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aurelius thows a leg kick but Cross checks it
and Cross counters with a shoot takedown. Aurelius fights it but they end up in guard.
Cross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aurelius trying to control the position here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aurelius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aurelius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aurelius trying to keep a closed guard but Cross is proving a slippery customer.
Sigvard Aurelius has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cross checks a leg kick.
Aurelius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cross tests Aurelius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Aurelius. That snapped Cross's head back.
Cross tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aurelius is able to avoid easily.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aurelius as he avoids it easily.
Sigvard Aurelius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aurelius tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius misses with a right hand
and Cross counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cross missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cross throwing shots but Aurelius is blocking nicely.
Aurelius is trying to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cross working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cross is stalling here. Aurelius is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cross seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aurelius has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aurelius tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cross is trying to control Aurelius's posture but Aurelius avoids it.
Aurelius trying to control the action but Cross is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Aurelius stalls from top position.
Cross is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius takes a little break here. Cross wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sigvard Aurelius just wasn't active enough.
Aurelius takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aurelius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cross was well out of range. Poor timing from Aurelius.
Aurelius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cross moves away from the strike by Aurelius.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cross misses the shot to the body.
Aurelius is looking to slow Cross down with leg kicks.
Aurelius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Conan Cross will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aurelius throws a big shot that misses.
Aurelius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aurelius looks to land a body kick but Cross moved away.
Cross is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cross.
Aurelius pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cross is out of range and Aurelius settles back down.
Aurelius is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cross's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Aurelius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Aurelius misses.
Aurelius misses with a low kick.
Aurelius throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cross counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aurelius!
Cross working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Aurelius looks to move to half guard but instead Cross has passed into mount! Damn!
Cross looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cross trying to control but Aurelius is having none of it.
Aurelius slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cross thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cross is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Aurelius still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Aurelius has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
You can see the frustration on Cross's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cross is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius wants to stand but Cross has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Aurelius won't allow Cross to sweep him here.
Aurelius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aurelius preventing the sweep.
Cross has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aurelius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aurelius throws a big right hand that misses.
Cross tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Aurelius from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross keeping full guard, as Aurelius tries to pass.
Cross controlling Aurelius's posture.
Aurelius would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sigvard Aurelius.
Aurelius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cross plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cross wants to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross connects with a crisp jab.
Aurelius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aurelius throws a leg kick
and Cross counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross is keen to just control but Aurelius is a slippery customer.
Aurelius is looking to improve his position.
Aurelius is trying to stand up here but Cross is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cross lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aurelius is looking to control Cross's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aurelius avoid being mounted?
Cross is trying to control. Aurelius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Cross really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cross connects with a leg kick. Aurelius looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aurelius misses with a low kick.
Aurelius throws a big shot that misses.
Aurelius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cross checks it well.
A jab from Aurelius finds it's way through Cross's defenses.
Aurelius throws a leg kick that misses.
Aurelius misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Cross.
Aurelius takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cross swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aurelius.
Cross lands a glancing blow to the side of Aurelius's head.
Sigvard Aurelius is winning the standup battle so far.
Cross misses with a looping left.
Aurelius misses with a low kick.
Aurelius lands a nice shot to the body.
Cross slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cross.
Cross fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cross misses with a low kick.
Aurelius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aurelius blocks a low kick nicely.
Aurelius tries to land a body kick
and Cross counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aurelius!
Aurelius tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cross wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cross creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Aurelius sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cross wants to control but Aurelius is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cross wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cross tries to score with some ground and pound. Aurelius controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Aurelius can't do much from the bottom here.
Aurelius manages to get back to half guard.
Cross is keen to just control but Aurelius is a slippery customer.
Cross slows the pace down in half guard.
Cross is thwarting Aurelius's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cross swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aurelius.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cross. Aurelius shrugs it off though.
Aurelius thows a body shot but no joy.
Aurelius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cross throws a right hand that Aurelius ducks under and follows up with a left that Aurelius also avoids with ease.
Aurelius will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cross thuds a left hand into Aurelius's body.
Cross moves out of range of the body kick.
Cross is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cross darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aurelius throws a solid leg kick but Cross takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aurelius.
Cross shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aurelius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aurelius takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius scores with a nice right hand.
Cross cracks Aurelius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aurelius ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Cross connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aurelius cracks Cross with a good jab.
Aurelius connects with a solid leg kick.
Cross goes for a double leg but Aurelius avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aurelius continues to drive forward.
A right hand to the body from Aurelius.
Cross has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice body punch from Aurelius.
Cross is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Aurelius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aurelius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aurelius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Aurelius.
Aurelius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cross.
Cross's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aurelius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Conan Cross will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cross keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Aurelius.
Cross on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aurelius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cross with a nice cross.
Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Aurelius's shoulder, as Aurelius tries to avoid the shot.
Cross misses with a double jab.
Aurelius misses the shot to the body.
Aurelius blocks a leg kick.
Cross connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aurelius. Aurelius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cross throws a body punch but Aurelius moves out of range.
Aurelius misses with a wild body shot.
Cross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aurelius. Aurelius obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aurelius.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Cross as he checks the leg kick.
Aurelius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cross throws out the jab.
A cross from Cross lands.
Aurelius is looking to land body kicks.
Cross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aurelius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cross looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cross missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cross stopping the sweep attempt from Aurelius.
Sigvard Aurelius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conan Cross is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cross controls the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aurelius is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We're going to have a standup here because Sigvard Aurelius wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Aurelius takes one to the chin there.
Cross sizes up Aurelius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cross's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aurelius connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cross scrambles back to his feet.
Cross looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cross slows the pace down in half guard.
Cross's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cross is pressing down on Aurelius's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aurelius is holding on for now.
Aurelius tries to get to full guard but Cross has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aurelius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aurelius trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aurelius pushes Cross off looking to stand but Cross dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conan Cross.
I've got Cross winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 45:50
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:49
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Cross!
Conan Cross is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Conan Cross thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Sigvard Aurelius stepped up to the mic, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doomsday Drost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drost comes to the cage accompanied by Kilpi - Sielut Iskee Tulta. Montana has chosen 100 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 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
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doomsday Drost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karim Montana!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drost's sensitive parts.
Montana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drost. That did some damage!
Drost walks into a stiff left hand from Montana.
It looks like Doomsday Drost has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montana throws a series of punches but Drost moves out of range.
Drost moves away from the strike by Montana.
Montana explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Montana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drost's calf.
Drost is breathing heavily.
Montana pushes Drost away with a front kick.
Montana lands a two punch combo.
Montana throws a sloppy head kick and Drost moves out of range easily.
Drost avoids a kick to the body.
Karim Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montana sizes up Drost with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Doomsday Drost's cut is getting worse.
Montana catches Drost napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Drost to the canvas!
Drost is rocked!
Doomsday Drost's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drost keeping moving, preventing Montana from controlling successfully.
Drost manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Montana blocking the ground and pound.
Drost landing strikes from the mount and Montana is in trouble!
Drost throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Drost throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drost with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montana blocking the ground and pound.
Drost thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Drost thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Montana is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Drost throws a sloppy strike and Montana uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Montana has ended up in Drost's guard.
Montana throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drost is on top in guard.
Drost 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.
Drost trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom.
Montana told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Montana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Montana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drost tries to free his leg and advance position but Montana is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drost accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drost trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drost trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drost trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drost with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Montana pulls Drost in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drost accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Montana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drost looking to sit in guard and control but Montana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Montana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montana looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drost looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Montana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doomsday Drost's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Montana throws a series of punches but Drost moves out of range.
Drost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montana.
Montana ducks under a wild hook from Drost.
Montana misses with a straight left.
Montana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Karim Montana has been cut.
Drost ducks under a wild hook from Montana.
Montana throws a good cross that connects.
Drost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A decent looking cross lands there for Drost.
Montana misses with a body kick.
Drost throws a shot from downtown. Montana moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana ducks right into an uppercut from Drost.
Drost circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drost lands a jab to the head.
Montana is rocked!
A thudding body kick lands there by Montana!
Drost takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jeez, Doomsday Drost's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montana scores with the left hand. Drost knows he should have avoided that one.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Doomsday Drost's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karim Montana!
Karim Montana decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy La Plegua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez comes into the arena with Emperor's Dawn blaring out of the sound system. La Plegua is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Blut Royale" by Combichrist. Andy La Plegua is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
31 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Martinez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy La Plegua!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Plegua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
La Plegua forces Martinez back against the cage and clinches.
La Plegua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
La Plegua lands a body shot.
Martinez lands a right hand.
La Plegua tries to throw a body punch but Martinez avoids it by throwing La Plegua back against the cage.
La Plegua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martinez.
La Plegua is leaning against Martinez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Plegua prevents Martinez from breaking the clinch.
Martinez fails to pull guard.
Martinez can't break the clinch.
Martinez breaks from the clinch.
La Plegua scores with a jab to the body.
La Plegua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinez was well out of range. Poor timing from La Plegua.
La Plegua bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martinez's head.
It looks like Richard Martinez has been cut.
Andy La Plegua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez avoids the body shot from La Plegua.
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Plegua.
La Plegua lands a hook that stumbles Martinez back into the cage. La Plegua follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Martinez to the canvas! La Plegua pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Martinez has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Andy La Plegua!
Andy La Plegua is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Andy La Plegua made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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