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MMA Helsinki - 52 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eight Twentythree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Olszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamil Olszewicz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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World class 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eight Twentythree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Olszewicz!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olszewicz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Twentythree connects with a high kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Twentythree!
Olszewicz misses with the combination.
Olszewicz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Twentythree avoids a punch combination nicely.
Olszewicz swings for the body but Twentythree moves out of range.
Twentythree lands a nice looking kick to the body. Olszewicz takes a step back to recover.
Twentythree throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Olszewicz throws a body shot but no joy.
Olszewicz throws a hook but Twentythree avoids it easily.
Olszewicz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Twentythree.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Twentythree throws a front kick that sends Olszewicz stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Olszewicz misses.
Olszewicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olszewicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Twentythree is just out of range.
Olszewicz misses with an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Twentythree, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twentythree walks into a straight right hand from Olszewicz.
Twentythree lands a lovely overhand right.
Twentythree feints and then cracks Olszewicz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Olszewicz down.
Olszewicz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Twentythree.
A combination from Olszewicz does no damage.
Olszewicz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slapping leg kick lands for Twentythree.
Olszewicz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Twentythree.
Sloppy strikes from Olszewicz. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Olszewicz. Those never looked like landing.
Twentythree ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olszewicz moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olszewicz misses with a two punch combination.
Twentythree connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Olszewicz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Twentythree.
Olszewicz looks to land a combination but Twentythree avoids it well.
Twentythree throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Olszewicz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Olszewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Olszewicz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz throws the left hand but Twentythree avoids the punch easily.
Olszewicz misses with a double jab
and Twentythree holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Twentythree scores with a shoulder strike.
Twentythree works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Twentythree takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short left from Twentythree.
Twentythree misses with a punch to the body.
Twentythree fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Twentythree.
Twentythree throws a punch but it's blocked by Olszewicz.
Twentythree goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Twentythree makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Twentythree as the two fighters clinch.
Twentythree misses with a punch on the inside.
Twentythree gets through Olszewicz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Twentythree is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Twentythree works on Olszewicz's body with a couple of short punches.
Olszewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olszewicz prevents a body shot from Twentythree.
Twentythree swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Twentythree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Twentythree.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz is trying to push Twentythree away but Twentythree has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Twentythree has a couple of punches blocked by Olszewicz.
Twentythree tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olszewicz's elbow.
Twentythree misses with the head strike.
Twentythree misses with a body punch.
Twentythree misses with a short punch on the inside.
Twentythree throws a punch but it's blocked by Olszewicz.
A left hand lands to the body for Twentythree.
Twentythree tries to throw a body punch but Olszewicz avoids it by throwing Twentythree back against the cage.
Twentythree struggles to land a body shot inside as Olszewicz controls his hands.
Twentythree throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Olszewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Twentythree makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Olszewicz is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eight Twentythree dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Olszewicz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Twentythree counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Olszewicz is still on wobbly legs! Can Twentythree finish him?
Kamil Olszewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Twentythree cracks Olszewicz with a left hook right on the temple and Olszewicz goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Twentythree lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Olszewicz is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eight Twentythree!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musta Surma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puska comes to the cage accompanied by You Ain't Stoppin Me !!!! . Musta Surma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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149 lbs
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152 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
38 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Puska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Musta Surma!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puska shoots in for a double leg but Surma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Surma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Puska or perhaps it was just good defense by Surma, which made it look bad.
As Puska backs off Surma throws a huge counter combo but Puska manages to avoid it all.
Puska misses with a hook. Surma ducked under it nicely.
Puska lands a jab to the head.
Surma avoids a kick to the body.
Puska misses with a hook.
Mike Puska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Puska.
Surma wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Puska wants to clinch
and Puska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puska lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surma gets a clinch.
Puska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Surma scores with a shoulder strike.
Surma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puska wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Surma has him pressed against the cage.
Surma lands an elbow just above Puska 's eye.
Surma misses with a knee to the head.
Puska manages to break the clinch.
Puska throws a head kick but Surma moves out of range.
Surma throws a counter combo.
Puska connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Surma!
It looks like Mike Puska has been cut.
Surma tries to clinch but Puska is having none of it.
Surma takes the fight into the clinch.
Puska avoids the elbow strike from Surma, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puska misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puska takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surma can't find room to land a body shot as Puska controls the action.
Nice body punch from Surma.
Puska can't find room to land a body shot as Surma controls the action.
Surma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puska's elbow.
Puska is struggling to control the position.
Surma scores a nice knee to the body.
Puska breaks the clinch.
Puska misses with an uppercut. Surma saw that one coming.
Surma throws out a counter right but Puska avoids it with no problem.
Surma wants to clinch up but Puska keeps it at a distance.
Surma tries to clinch but Puska is having none of it.
Puska throws a combination that misses
enabling Surma to counter with a crisp jab.
Puska throws a predictable looking body shot
and Surma counters with a stiff right hand.
Surma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Surma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Puska 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Surma.
Surma wants to clinch.
Puska swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Puska misses with a looping left.
Puska takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Puska throws a body kick that misses.
Puska attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice shot lands for Puska.
Puska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Surma closes the distance and pushes Puska back into the cage.
Surma throws an elbow that misses.
Puska tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puska managing to block the knees to the body from Surma.
Surma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Puska blocks it with crossed arms.
Surma lands an elbow that stopped Puska in his tracks for a moment.
Puska misses with the head strike.
Puska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Surma misses the shot to the body.
Surma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Surma staying out of range there.
Surma closes the distance and clinches.
Surma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Puska is defending well for now.
Puska tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Surma throws an elbow but it misses.
Puska avoiding damage as Surma throws knees to the body.
Surma blocking some punches.
Puska misses with some punches.
Surma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Surma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puska blocks a body shot from Surma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musta Surma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Puska'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.
Puska moves out of range of the strikes.
Puska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Surma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Musta Surma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Surma moves out of range of the strikes.
Surma has closed the distance and engaged Puska in a clinch.
Puska lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Surma backwards.
Puska lands a right hand that snaps the head of Surma backwards.
Puska lands a hook that snaps the head of Surma backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Surma.
Nice elbow from Surma.
Surma blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Surma.
Surma pushes off an throws an elbow but Puska leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Puska working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Puska scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puska is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Surma.
Surma tries a knee to the head but Puska blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Surma digs a right hand underneath Puska's ribcage. Puska let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Surma - that landed with a thud.
Puska misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Puska.
Surma misses with an elbow over the top.
Surma throws an elbow that misses.
Puska throws a head punch that misses.
Surma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puska.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Puska tries to throw a body punch but Surma avoids it by throwing Puska back against the cage.
Puska lands with a right to the head.
Surma blocks an uppercut.
Puska throws a head punch that misses.
Puska is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Surma is keeping busy.
Surma tightens his grip and picks Puska up, before dumping him to the ground. Puska manages to land in guard.
Puska keeping full guard, as Surma tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska keeping moving, preventing Surma from controlling successfully.
Surma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Surma trying to control the position from guard on top but Puska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Surma wants to pass the guard but Puska is keeping the position.
Puska bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Surma's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska tries to free his leg and advance position but Surma is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Surma is on top in guard.
Puska tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puska escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Surma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Surma looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Surma wants to stand but Puska is controlling his posture from full guard.
Surma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Surma trying to control but Puska is working from the bottom.
Surma wants to get up but he can't break Puska's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A cross from Surma lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Puska will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Puska's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Puska scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Puska does it's job there.
Surma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Surma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Puska throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Surma's waist but Surma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Puska off to one side.
Puska misses the shot to the body.
Surma might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Puska lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Surma there.
Surma lands with a nice combination. Puska backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puska misses with a head kick.
Puska moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Puska just misses with a punch to the body.
Surma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puska feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Musta Surma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puska with a hook.
Surma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska tries to clinch but Surma moves out of range.
Puska looks to land a body kick but Surma moved away.
Puska throws a push kick but Surma slaps the foot to one side.
Surma clinches.
Puska blocks the elbow strike.
Surma lands an elbow inside that Puska shrugs off.
Puska managing to block the knees to the body from Surma.
Puska is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Surma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Puska blocks it with crossed arms.
Puska working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puska avoids the elbow strike from Surma, against the cage.
Puska avoids the elbow strike from Surma, against the cage.
Musta Surma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Surma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puska is trying to trip Surma. He has hold of a leg but Surma is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Puska persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Puska drops back, looking for a kneebar! Surma looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Surma looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Surma!
Musta Surma has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Surma working the ground and pound but Puska is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Surma.
Surma stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Surma tries to clinch but Puska moves out of range.
Surma instigates a clinch.
Surma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Puska blocks it with crossed arms.
Puska blocks the elbow strike.
Puska lands a hook that snaps the head of Surma backwards.
Puska manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Puska.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surma blocks a head kick by Puska.
Surma pushes Puska up against the cage in a clinch.
Surma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Puska's defenses.
Puska dodges an elbow strike from Surma.
Surma tries a body shot but Puska blocks it.
Puska lands an uppercut.
Surma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Puska's defenses.
Puska working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puska takes an elbow to the forehead.
Surma gets underhooks to prevent Puska's takedown attempt.
Puska tries to circle away but Surma has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Surma.
Puska takes an elbow to the temple.
Mike Puska's cut is getting worse.
Puska blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Surma misses with a body punch.
Puska pushes Surma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puska tries to throw a body punch but Surma avoids it by throwing Puska back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surma cracks Puska with a nice body shot.
Surma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puska backwards.
Surma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Puska leaning against his opponent.
Surma throws an elbow but it misses.
Surma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Puska's defenses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puska.
Surma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Surma pushes off an throws an elbow but Puska leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Surma lands an elbow just above Puska 's eye.
Mike Puska's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Surma lands an elbow inside.
Surma blocks an uppercut.
Puska working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puska blocks a body shot from Surma.
Puska is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Puska avoids a wild elbow strike from Surma.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Musta Surma.
I think Surma has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musta Surma!
Musta Surma was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Imer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Rusted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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179 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Imer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jethro Rusted!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imer misses with a kick to the body.
Rusted shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rusted misses with a looping left.
Rusted is looking to clinch but Imer is avoiding it.
Rusted throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Imer counters with a takedown into side control.
Imer tries for a kimura but Rusted is defending well.
Rusted is looking to regain half guard here but Imer keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imer controls the position.
Imer wants to control but Rusted is keeping him busy.
Imer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rusted knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imer taking a breather here.
Imer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rusted rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Imer's guard! Nice work there by Rusted!
Rusted looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rusted postures up and lands a big shot to Imer's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusted trying to control but Imer is working from the bottom.
Rusted trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Imer controls Rusted momentarily but Rusted frees himself.
Imer pulls Rusted in to control the position.
Rusted tries to free his leg and advance position but Imer is retaining full guard.
Imer working for submissions but it's allowed Rusted to get to half guard.
Rusted content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Rusted there.
Imer trying to control but Rusted postures up.
Imer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rusted.
Rusted sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Imer defending well though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Imer throws a body shot but no joy.
Rusted throws a push kick but Imer slaps the foot to one side.
Imer clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted is trying to break the clinch but Imer is controlling him.
Rusted taking a breather.
Rusted tries to stall but Imer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Imer scores with a hook to the body.
Rusted tries to work over Imer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rusted prevents a body shot from Imer.
Imer tries to pull guard but Rusted won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rusted throws an elbow but misses.
Rusted wants to break free but Imer has control.
Rusted is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Imer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Rusted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rusted's elbow.
A body shot lands from Imer.
Rusted looking to stall.
Rusted is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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 Richard Imer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rusted.
Imer tries to counter with a takedown but Rusted is quick to defend against it.
Rusted throws a leg kick which misses Imer's front leg but catches the back leg as Imer tries to avoid it.
Rusted looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Imer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rusted's head backwards.
Rusted tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Imer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rusted avoids a kick to the body.
Rusted lands with a shot to the body.
Imer misses with a body kick.
Rusted throws a counter combo.
Rusted fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Rusted.
Rusted goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Imer shoots in and drives through. Rusted sprawls well.
And Rusted responds with a good body kick, but Imer manages to step out the way in time.
Imer lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Imer.
Rusted loads up on a big right hand but Imer slips the punch.
Imer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Imer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rusted stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Imer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusted fails with the takedown.
Rusted misses with an attempted mid kick.
Imer moves out of range of the body kick from Rusted.
Imer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rusted. Rusted obviously looking to wear him down.
Imer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rusted lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rusted explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Imer.
Rusted tries to land a front kick but Imer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good leg kick by Imer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imer cracks Rusted with an open hand slap.
Imer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Imer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rusted on the side of the head.
Rusted misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Imer.
Rusted is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Imer looks to score with a jab to the body but Rusted is just out of range.
Rusted chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Imer can pounce on him.
Imer throws a jab when Rusted was well out of range.
Imer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Imer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Imer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rusted doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Imer.
Rusted is staying active underneath Imer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rusted tries to get to full guard but Imer has control of the leg.
Rusted has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rusted controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Imer prevents Rusted from improving his position.
Imer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Imer trying to control the action but Rusted is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Imer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rusted.
Imer throws a body punch but Rusted moves out of range.
Imer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rusted.
Imer dodges the punch combination from Rusted.
Imer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Imer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Imer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rusted misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Imer.
Rusted ducks under a wild hook from Imer.
Imer connects with a solid leg kick.
Imer throws a push kick but Rusted slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick from Rusted.
A low kick from Rusted is predictable there
and Imer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Imer is pushing down on Rusted's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rusted is fighting to maintain full guard but Imer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rusted trying to control from the bottom.
Imer trying to control the action but Rusted is working from the bottom.
Imer is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imer wants to control from the top but Rusted keeps moving.
Imer postures up.
Richard Imer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Imer wants to pass the guard but Rusted is keeping the position.
Imer stays in close to Rusted's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rusted throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rusted rushes Imer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Imer prevents Rusted from breaking the clinch.
Imer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rusted misses with a hook to the ribs.
Imer misses with a punch to the body.
Rusted is working Imer over against the cage.
Imer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rusted's elbow.
Rusted misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Imer.
Rusted lands a left hand that snaps the head of Imer backwards.
Imer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rusted looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Imer.
Imer turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Imer working away.
Rusted is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Imer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Imer is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Imer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Imer stalling away here and it's allowed Rusted to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Imer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Imer 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Imer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juho Pennanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calzaghe comes to the cage accompanied by The Pride of Wales. Juho Pennanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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173 lbs
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184 lbs
21 - 14 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Joe Calzaghe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juho Pennanen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Pennanen scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Joe Calzaghe has been cut.
Calzaghe lands a right hook to the body.
Pennanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calzaghe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calzaghe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Calzaghe moves away from the strike by Pennanen.
Pennanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pennanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calzaghe.
Calzaghe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Calzaghe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Calzaghe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Pennanen misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calzaghe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pennanen throws a right hand that misses
and Calzaghe counters with a nice body shot.
We've been told by Calzaghe's head coaches at English Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pennanen connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Calzaghe to the floor! Pennanen dives in looking for the finish!
Calzaghe is rocked!
Pennanen wants to take a breather but Calzaghe is having none of it.
Oh Calzaghe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calzaghe tries to get to full guard but Pennanen has control of the leg.
Pennanen is looking for a kimura but Calzaghe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pennanen to get the leverage.
Calzaghe seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pennanen.
Pennanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pennanen is looking for a kimura here.
Calzaghe trying to control here.
Calzaghe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calzaghe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Calzaghe looking for a sweep. Not yet Calzaghe, not yet.
Calzaghe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Calzaghe looking for a sweep. Not yet Calzaghe, not yet.
Pennanen throwing strikes but missing.
Pennanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Calzaghe is retaining full guard.
Pennanen postures up in Calzaghe's guard and throws a big left but Calzaghe blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pennanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pennanen misses with an uppercut.
Calzaghe throws a series of punches but Pennanen avoids them all with ease.
Pennanen misses with an uppercut.
Calzaghe tries to counter by clinching up but Pennanen breaks away and moves out of range.
Pennanen missing with a left hand there. Calzaghe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pennanen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pennanen scores with a nice head shot.
Calzaghe misses with a double jab.
Calzaghe slips a jab from Pennanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe cracks Pennanen with a good jab.
Pennanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pennanen throws a looping overhand right but Calzaghe ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Calzaghe misses the target.
Pennanen is looking to slow Calzaghe down with leg kicks.
Calzaghe misses with an uppercut. Pennanen saw that one coming.
Pennanen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Calzaghe throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Pennanen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pennanen looks to land a combination but Calzaghe avoids it well.
Pennanen lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Calzaghe can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Pennanen and Calzaghe drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Pennanen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juho Pennanen!
Juho Pennanen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ibson Preuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ibson Preuss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Ross!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross tries to keep at a distance but Preuss has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ross lands with a light punch inside.
Ross misses with a body punch.
Ross is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Preuss to keep the fight standing.
Preuss takes a shot to the head.
Ross struggles to land a body shot inside as Preuss controls his hands.
Ross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ross tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Preuss smiles and moves away.
Preuss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ross manages to avoid it.
Ross is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ross connects with an inside leg kick.
Preuss lands a right hook to the body.
Ross tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Preuss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Dan Ross has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross throws a front kick aimed at Preuss's knee but Preuss avoids it well.
Preuss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Preuss clinches up with Ross and pushes him back against the cage.
Preuss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Preuss has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Preuss blocks an uppercut.
Ross prevents Preuss from breaking the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ross tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ibson Preuss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Ross.
Ross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ross misses with a punch on the inside.
Ross has Preuss pressed against the cage, preventing Preuss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ross tries to work over Preuss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross stalling in the clinch but Preuss improves position.
Ross misses with some punches.
Preuss wants to break free but Ross has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ross.
Preuss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ross working aggressively here.
Ross stalling the fight.
Preuss is looking to break free of the clinch but Ross has double underhooks.
Preuss is trying to push Ross away but Ross has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ross wants to take the fight to the mat but Preuss manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross trying to control the position but instead, Preuss has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ross into the cage.
Ross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Preuss tries to break free but Ross pushes him back against the cage.
Ross misses with some punches.
Ross misses with a punch on the inside.
Preuss is trying to break the clinch but Ross has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Ross on the inside.
Preuss prevents a body shot from Ross.
Preuss looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Preuss as Ross tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ross misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Ross.
Ross looking to stall.
Ross lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ross fails to land.
Ross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Preuss stops a takedown attempt from Ross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Preuss prevents a body shot from Ross.
Ross lands a right hand.
Preuss is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Ross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Ross's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Preuss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ross circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ross counters with a nice leg kick.
Preuss clinches up with Ross and pushes him back against the cage.
Ross is pushing Preuss up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Preuss looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Preuss blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Preuss is keeping busy.
Ross throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ross holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Preuss.
Ross working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ross misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Preuss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ross moves into the clinch successfully.
Ross tries a body shot but Preuss blocks it.
Ross stalling the fight.
Preuss is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ross pushes Preuss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ross lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ross.
Ross lands an uppercut.
Ross stalling in the clinch but Preuss improves position.
Ross is looking to control Preuss's arms but Preuss gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ross has his back to the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dan Ross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Preuss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ibson Preuss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preuss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Preuss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ross circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ross counters with a right hand to the body.
Preuss throws a hook to the side of Ross's head but Ross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ross with the counter takedown but Preuss avoids it easily.
Ibson Preuss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross keeps the fight on the outside.
Preuss tries to close the distance and clinch but Ross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Preuss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Preuss takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Preuss throws a body shot but no joy.
Preuss is looking to clinch.
Ross doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Preuss feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Preuss looks to land a left hand but Ross moved out of range nicely.
Preuss blocks a head kick by Ross.
Preuss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ross.
Ross connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Preuss.
Preuss cracks Ross with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Preuss clinches up against the cage.
Preuss is trying to push Ross away but Ross has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Preuss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Ross - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ross has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Preuss seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ross can turn it around.
Dan Ross seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Preuss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ross working aggressively here.
Preuss blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Preuss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Preuss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Preuss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ross with the counter takedown but Preuss avoids it easily.
Preuss drops Ross with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ross looks back up at him and smiles so Preuss waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ross is rocked!
Preuss is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ross.
Ross is still on wobbly legs! Can Preuss finish him?
Preuss drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Ross's head, knocking him out cold! Preuss is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ibson Preuss!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darwin Strapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimbo Slice Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Darwin Strapp!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice Jr throws the left hand but Strapp avoids the punch easily.
Slice Jr throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Darwin Strapp has been cut.
Slice Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strapp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A left lands for Slice Jr.
Slice Jr stuns Strapp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slice Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strapp walks into a left hand.
Strapp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Strapp looks to move away, Slice Jr throws a big counter combo bu Strapp just gets out of the way.
Slice Jr avoids the body shot from Strapp.
Slice Jr thows a leg kick but Strapp checks it
and Strapp counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slice Jr thinking.
Strapp jabs at Slice Jr's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strapp.
Strapp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Strapp throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Slice Jr's head.
Strapp throws a lazy right hand but Slice Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strapp's corner calls for a 1-2. Strapp obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Slice Jr misses with a body shot.
Strapp throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice Jr tries to bum rush Strapp with a series of wild strikes but Strapp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strapp misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Strapp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slice Jr manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Strapp misses the target.
Slice Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Strapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kimbo Slice Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slice Jr misses the shot to the body.
Strapp misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Slice Jr misses its intended target.
Strapp slips under a jab from Slice Jr.
Strapp checks a leg kick nicely.
Strapp moves away from the strike by Slice Jr.
Strapp is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strapp. Slice Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strapp lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Slice Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strapp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strapp throws an overhand right that lands on Slice Jr's shoulder, as Slice Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Slice Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strapp ducks under a wild hook from Slice Jr.
Slice Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slice Jr throws a looping overhand right but Strapp ducks down to avoid it.
Slice Jr scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strapp. Slice Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Strapp there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slice Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slice Jr throws a right and a left that Strapp avoids nicely.
Slice Jr backing away here, and Strapp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice Jr. Strapp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slice Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Strapp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strapp is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Slice Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Strapp lands a leg kick that knocks Slice Jr off balance momentarily.
Slice Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Strapp lands with a hook. Slice Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice Jr misses with a low kick as Strapp jumps back.
Slice Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strapp manages to avoid it.
Slice Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Slice Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Strapp shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Slice Jr ducks under a wild hook from Strapp.
Slice Jr throws a hook but Strapp blocks it.
Slice Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Strapp's shoulder, as Strapp tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Strapp blocks the leg kick.
Slice Jr misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Slice Jr blocks the leg kick.
Strapp just misses with a punch to the body.
Slice Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slice Jr throws a series of punches but Strapp avoids them all with ease.
Slice Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Slice Jr.
Strapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slice Jr manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strapp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slice Jr.
Strapp lands a jab-cross combination.
Slice Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strapp dodges the punch combination from Slice Jr.
Slice Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Strapp swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strapp explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Slice Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strapp.
Strapp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Slice Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Slice Jr.
Slice Jr throws a head kick but Strapp moves out of range.
Strapp tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Slice Jr looks to land a body kick but Strapp moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strapp.
Slice Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Slice Jr.
Strapp drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slice Jr defends it well.
Slice Jr misses with an uppercut. Strapp saw that one coming.
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 Kimbo Slice Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Slice Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strapp cracks the inside of Slice Jr's front leg.
Strapp walks into a straight right hand from Slice Jr.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Strapp might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Slice Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strapp.
Slice Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strapp scores with a nice strike.
Slice Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strapp misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Strapp.
Slice Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slice Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strapp checks the leg kick.
Slice Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slice Jr cracks the inside of Strapp's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slice Jr.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Strapp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strapp looks to throw the jab but Slice Jr is out of range.
Slice Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Strapp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slice Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strapp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strapp throws a big shot that misses.
Strapp swings for the body but Slice Jr moves out of range.
Slice Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strapp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slice Jr.
Strapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strapp scores with a sloppy right hand. Slice Jr should have avoided that one.
Slice Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Strapp. Strapp gets slowly back to his feet.
Slice Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That has opened up Darwin Strapp's cut even more.
A swing and a miss from Strapp.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strapp.
Strapp misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strapp misses with a low kick.
Slice Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Strapp shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slice Jr avoids the body shot from Strapp.
Slice Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Slice Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strapp.
A swing and a miss from Strapp.
Strapp avoids the body shot from Slice Jr.
Slice Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Strapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice Jr is just out of range.
Strapp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strapp throws the left hand but Slice Jr avoids the punch easily.
Strapp lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slice Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Strapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strapp misses with a body kick.
Slice Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slice Jr scores with a hook.
Strapp throws a body punch but Slice Jr moves out of range.
Slice Jr throws a nice looking combination but Strapp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good exchange - Slice Jr coming out on top.
Slice Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slice Jr backing away here, and Strapp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Strapp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strapp scoring well with a low kick there.
Slice Jr looks to land a right hand but Strapp moved out of range.
Strapp connects with a body shot.
Slice Jr missing with a left hand there. Strapp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strapp tries to work over Slice Jr's front leg with a kick but Slice Jr checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Slice Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strapp was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice Jr.
Slice Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slice Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strapp ducks under a wild hook from Slice Jr.
Slice Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strapp cracks Slice Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Strapp scores with a hook to the body. Slice Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strapp throws a leg kick but Slice Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strapp misses with a looping left.
A cross from Strapp lands.
Strapp throws a leg kick but Slice Jr checks it.
Slice Jr cracks Strapp with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Slice Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strapp's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strapp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slice Jr.
It seemed like Strapp was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slice Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strapp scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darwin Strapp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Slice Jr slips a straight right by Strapp.
Strapp throws out a powerful jab.
Slice Jr is rocked!
Strapp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slice Jr.
Oh Slice Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slice Jr ducks into an uppercut from Strapp and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darwin Strapp!
Darwin Strapp was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Peggy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris comes to the cage accompanied by Clique . Peggy has chosen Killing in the name of... as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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157 lbs
8 - 5 - 1 |
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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
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leroy Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maksim Peggy!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peggy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morris.
Peggy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Morris throws a low kick, looking for Peggy's leg but Peggy calmly moves out of range.
Peggy with the counter takedown but Morris avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Morris has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Morris lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Peggy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Peggy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Peggy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peggy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Morris. Those never looked like landing.
Peggy walks into a stiff left hand from Morris.
Morris lands with an overhand left.
Peggy missing with a left hand there. Morris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morris misses with a wild body shot.
Morris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Peggy is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peggy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Morris's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris controls Peggy momentarily but Peggy frees himself.
Peggy looking to pass the guard.
Morris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peggy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peggy pushing down on Morris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morris is trying to get back to full guard.
Peggy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Morris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Morris gets full guard.
Peggy passes Morris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morris manages to get to full guard.
Morris is trying to control the position but Peggy postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peggy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morris looking for a guillotine here but Peggy defends easily.
Morris wants to sweep but no luck.
Peggy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Peggy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morris looking for a sweep. Not yet Morris, not yet.
Peggy forces his way into half guard.
Peggy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Morris gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Peggy drops back looking for a leg! Morris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morris manages to kick Peggy off! Peggy jumps back into Morris's guard.
Peggy tries to free his leg and advance position but Morris is retaining full guard.
Morris pulls Peggy in close to prevent any damage.
Peggy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morris is keeping the position for now.
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Peggy is proving a slippery customer.
Peggy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peggy defends it easily.
Peggy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morris is keeping the position for now.
Peggy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morris's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morris wants to sweep here but Peggy controlling him for the moment.
Morris has Peggy pulled in close to control his posture.
Morris trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peggy tries to free his leg and advance position but Morris is retaining full guard.
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 Leroy Morris will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Morris scores with a jab to the head.
Peggy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Peggy scores with a nice head shot.
Morris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peggy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peggy.
Morris has Peggy up against the cage in a clinch.
Peggy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Peggy tries a body shot but Morris blocks it.
Morris tries to land knees in the clinch but Peggy avoids the damage to the body.
Peggy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Morris.
Peggy is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peggy.
Morris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peggy misses with some punches.
Peggy misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peggy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peggy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morris backwards.
Peggy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peggy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Morris defends it well.
Morris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Morris.
Morris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Peggy misses.
Peggy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morris.
Peggy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Peggy sprawls and moves away.
Morris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morris takes a swing at Peggy's ribcage but misses.
Peggy throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peggy goes for a double leg but Morris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morris continues to drive forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Peggy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morris won't be happy with that.
Morris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Peggy working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peggy tries for a kimura but Morris is defending well.
Morris gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Morris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peggy is working away from the top position though.
Peggy tries to pass to full mount but Morris defends it.
Peggy is looking for a kimura but Morris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peggy to get the leverage.
Morris actively working from the bottom here.
Peggy is looking for a kimura but Morris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peggy to get the leverage.
Peggy is pressing down on Morris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morris is holding on for now.
Morris is defending against the submission attempts here by Peggy.
Morris is trying to maintain the position but Peggy is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morris moves into full guard.
Morris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peggy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Morris is tightening it up a little... Peggy has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Peggy reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Peggy taps out! Nice BJJ there by Morris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Leroy Morris!
After winning the bout, Leroy Morris thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onanias Runkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runkman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Anderson Silva DANCING Justin Bieber SONG. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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30
208 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
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33
217 lbs
19 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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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
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Langerholc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Onanias Runkman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runkman swings for the body but Langerholc moves out of range.
Langerholc half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Runkman lands with a straight right. Langerholc didn't see that one coming.
No joy there for Runkman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Langerholc half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Runkman misses with a body shot.
Langerholc drops down looking for a counter takedown but Runkman sprawls and moves away.
Runkman misses with the combination.
Langerholc changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Runkman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Langerholc counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Runkman tries to roll over but Langerholc keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Langerholc there.
Runkman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Langerholc 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.
Langerholc trying to control but Runkman is working from the bottom.
Runkman is looking for a triangle but Langerholc pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Langerholc is one step ahead there.
Runkman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Langerholc's guard.
Runkman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Langerholc manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Langerholc lands a couple of digs.
Langerholc won't allow Runkman to sweep him here.
Runkman has his foot on Langerholc's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Langerholc works his way back into a safe position though.
Langerholc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Langerholc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Runkman's head.
Langerholc trying to control the position from guard on top but Runkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Langerholc scoring with some ground and pound.
Runkman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Langerholc defends well.
Langerholc stopping the sweep attempt from Runkman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Langerholc lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Langerholc forces his way into half guard.
Runkman has a hand on Langerholc's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Langerholc takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Runkman regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runkman has hold of Langerholc's hands but Langerholc slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Langerholc looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Runkman is pressing down on Langerholc's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Runkman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Langerholc is aware though and is defending well.
Langerholc wants to control from the top but Runkman keeps moving.
Langerholc with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Langerholc passes Runkman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Langerholc is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Runkman sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Langerholc cracks Runkman with a solid left hand.
Runkman looking for a guillotine here but Langerholc defends easily.
Langerholc cracks Runkman with a solid left hand.
Langerholc is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Runkman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Runkman works his way into side control.
Langerholc is trying to control Runkman's posture but Runkman avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Langerholc is avoiding damage well.
Runkman swings around for an armbar but Langerholc sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Runkman's guard.
Langerholc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Runkman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Langerholc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Langerholc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Runkman keeping full guard, as Langerholc tries to pass.
Runkman 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.
Langerholc stands and throws Runkman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Langerholc trying to control the position but Runkman is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runkman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Langerholc lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Langerholc dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Runkman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runkman throws a series of punches but Langerholc avoids them all with ease.
Runkman throws an overhand right that lands on Langerholc's shoulder, as Langerholc tries to avoid the shot.
Langerholc half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Langerholc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Runkman can do to turn this around?
Langerholc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runkman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Langerholc looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Langerholc blocks a jab.
Runkman throws a sloppy body shot
and Langerholc counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langerholc works his way into side control.
Runkman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Runkman is refusing to be controlled, as Langerholc sits in half guard.
Langerholc is nestled in close to Runkman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkman is trying to get back to full guard.
Langerholc wants to work for an arm triangle but Runkman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Runkman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Runkman wants to get back to full guard.
Runkman taking some punishment here, with Langerholc in his half guard.
Runkman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Langerholc is keen to just control but Runkman is a slippery customer.
Runkman tries to roll over but Langerholc keeps him under control.
Runkman moves into full guard.
Runkman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Langerholc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Langerholc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Langerholc connects with a couple of short punches.
Langerholc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Langerholc is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Langerholc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Langerholc is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Runkman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Langerholc is aware though and is defending well.
Langerholc is in close to Runkman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Langerholc lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Runkman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Langerholc gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Runkman wants to sweep but no luck.
Langerholc landing some decent shots from guard.
Runkman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Langerholc is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Runkman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkman tries to buck Langerholc off but Langerholc is having none of it.
Runkman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Runkman is looking for a sweep.
Langerholc advances to full mount.
Davor Langerholc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Runkman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Langerholc lands a couple of good shots and Runkman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Runkman is rocked!
Runkman is breathing heavily.
Langerholc is punishing Runkman with strikes - can he finish him?!
Runkman is still in real trouble! Can Langerholc finish him?
Runkman tries to escape the position.
A helpless look comes across Runkman 's face. He knows he's trapped as Langerholc lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davor Langerholc!
As Davor Langerholc got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: One more murder to my account.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salim Al Muri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Stepp has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Salim Al Muri's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Salim Al Muri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Stepp!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Muri throws a head kick that Stepp semi-blocks.
It looks like Steven Stepp has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Al Muri.
Stepp looks to clinch
and Al Muri counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Al Muri controlling the action here.
Stepp keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stepp flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Stepp tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Al Muri passes to full mount!
Stepp is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Muri lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Al Muri connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stepp is rocked!
That has opened up Steven Stepp's cut even more.
Al Muri is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Stepp goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Al Muri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Salim Al Muri!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giampaolo Pietravallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Woite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Giampaolo Pietravallo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marc Woite!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woite fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pietravallo moves out of range of the body kick from Woite.
Woite feints and then cracks Pietravallo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pietravallo down.
Woite throws the kick towards the body but Pietravallo avoids it.
Pietravallo tries to counter with a takedown but Woite is quick to defend against it.
Giampaolo Pietravallo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woite steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pietravallo.
Woite throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pietravallo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Woite closes the distance and pushes Pietravallo back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pietravallo prevents a body shot from Woite.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Woite just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pietravallo's brow.
Woite throws an elbow that misses.
Pietravallo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Woite fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pietravallo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Woite throws a jab when Pietravallo was well out of range.
Pietravallo throws a jab but it's blocked by Woite.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woite blocks a jab.
Pietravallo misses with a left hand
and Woite counters with a low kick, right behind Pietravallo 's knee.
Woite misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pietravallo, right into the meat.
Pietravallo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Pietravallo misses.
Woite is looking for the big counter here.
Woite lands a jab to Pietravallo's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Pietravallo.
Woite throws a head kick that misses.
Woite lands with a straight right. Pietravallo didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woite loads up on a big right hand but Pietravallo slips the punch.
Pietravallo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marc Woite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pietravallo is looking to slow Woite down with leg kicks.
Woite on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pietravallo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pietravallo connects with a leg kick. Woite looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pietravallo lands a nice shot that snaps Woite's head back.
Woite keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pietravallo.
Woite has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pietravallo finds it's way round the side to connect with Woite's head.
Woite checks the leg kick.
Pietravallo scores with a jab to the head.
Woite scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pietravallo throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Woite counter with a right hand.
Pietravallo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Woite throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woite looks to throw the jab but Pietravallo is out of range.
Pietravallo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pietravallo.
Pietravallo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Woite under the eye.
Pietravallo moves out of range of the body kick from Woite.
Woite moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo misses with a looping right.
Pietravallo throws a head kick but Woite moves out of range.
Woite is looking for the big counter here.
Pietravallo tries to land a front kick but Woite steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Woite takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woite lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Woite throws a series of punches but Pietravallo avoids them all with ease.
Pietravallo misses with a left hand
and Woite counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pietravallo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woite.
Woite tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pietravallo scores with a jab.
Pietravallo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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 Giampaolo Pietravallo 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.
Woite looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pietravallo blocks a head kick by Woite.
Pietravallo lands a glancing blow to the side of Woite's head.
Pietravallo lands a jab to the head.
Woite misses with a two punch combination.
Giampaolo Pietravallo is winning the standup battle so far.
Woite throws a nice looking combination but Pietravallo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Woite checks a leg kick.
Pietravallo connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pietravallo lands a jab to the head.
Woite misses with a head kick.
A jab from Pietravallo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woite moves out of range as Pietravallo strikes.
Woite connects with a body shot that sends Pietravallo's belly button to the back.
Pietravallo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woite lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pietravallo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot lands for Woite.
Pietravallo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Woite misses with a body shot.
Woite gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Woite stalling in the clinch but Pietravallo improves position.
Pietravallo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woite avoiding damage.
Pietravallo blocks the elbow strike.
Pietravallo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Woite after a bit of a struggle.
Pietravallo dodges an elbow strike from Woite.
Pietravallo takes an elbow to the temple.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pietravallo has a couple of punches blocked by Woite.
Woite is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pietravallo is keeping busy.
Pietravallo slowing the pace effectively.
Woite gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pietravallo goes for a takedown attempt but Woite pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Woite is looking to clinch.
Pietravallo avoids the head kick by Woite.
Pietravallo throws a low kick, looking for Woite's leg but Woite calmly moves out of range.
Woite throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Woite crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pietravallo - the referee stops the clock and Woite gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pietravallo. Woite manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pietravallo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Woite looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pietravallo swats away the attempt to clinch by Woite.
Woite takes a swing at Pietravallo's ribcage but misses.
Woite throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pietravallo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pietravallo misses the jab.
Woite throws the kick towards the body but Pietravallo avoids it.
Pietravallo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Woite as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giampaolo Pietravallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woite throws a poor cross that misses
and Pietravallo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Woite wants to get back to his feet but Pietravallo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pietravallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Woite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woite has control of Pietravallo's left arm, preventing Pietravallo from doing any damage.
Pietravallo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woite is keeping the position for now.
Pietravallo wants to control from the top but Woite keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marc Woite will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pietravallo connects with a looping right hand.
Pietravallo connects with a looping right hand.
Pietravallo thows a body kick. Woite tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slow jab from Woite misses its intended target.
Pietravallo needs to keep his hands up - Woite had a free shot at his head there.
Woite throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woite misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Pietravallo misses.
Woite takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Pietravallo finds it's way through Woite's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woite moves away from the strike by Pietravallo.
Woite tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pietravallo throws a lazy right hand but Woite sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Woite's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Woite duly obliges.
Woite finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pietravallo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marc Woite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woite slips a jab from Pietravallo.
Woite moves in looking to clinch but Pietravallo pushes him off.
Woite misses with a head kick.
Pietravallo lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woite throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pietravallo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woite has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pietravallo is working away from the top position though.
Woite tries to roll over but Pietravallo keeps him under control.
Woite wants to control but Pietravallo is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pietravallo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo is controlling the pace.
Pietravallo throwing shots but Woite is blocking nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pietravallo thows a huge punch but Woite dodges it nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Woite lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Woite misses with a hook.
Pietravallo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Woite throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pietravallo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woite throws a big shot that misses.
Woite throws a head kick that misses.
Pietravallo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Woite drops his hands momentarily and Pietravallo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pietravallo.
Woite wants to clinch up but Pietravallo keeps it at a distance.
Pietravallo feinted with a counter takedown.
Woite lands a big head kick that sends Pietravallo tumbling to the mat! Woite takes a step backwards and waves Pietravallo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pietravallo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Woite is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by Pietravallo.
Woite throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pietravallo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Marc Woite just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Pietravallo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pietravallo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Woite under the eye.
Pietravallo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pietravallo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woite.
Pietravallo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pietravallo tried to score with a low kick but Woite checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Woite.
Pietravallo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Woite circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Pietravallo misses its intended target.
Woite connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Woite throws a sloppy head kick and Pietravallo moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woite misses with a body shot.
Pietravallo feinted with a counter takedown.
Woite misses with a straight left.
Woite just misses with a punch to the body.
Pietravallo throws a hook but Woite avoids it easily.
Pietravallo misses with a leg kick.
Woite counters with a body kick.
Woite misses with a body kick.
Woite throws a wild body kick that Pietravallo sees coming a mile off.
Pietravallo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Woite uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pietravallo.
Pietravallo connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woite throws a solid leg kick but Pietravallo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Woite.
Pietravallo lands a nice looking body shot.
Woite's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pietravallo misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Woite! But no joy.
Woite tries to land a front kick but Pietravallo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Woite pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pietravallo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Woite sprawls and moves away.
Pietravallo slips a jab and a cross from Woite.
Pietravallo lands with a hook. Woite tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Woite has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Woite walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pietravallo scores with a hook.
Pietravallo pushes Woite away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo dips to his left and cracks Woite with an uppercut!
Woite checks a low kick from Pietravallo.
Woite is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pietravallo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Woite's sensitive parts.
Pietravallo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Woite swivels and escapes.
Pietravallo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pietravallo scores with a sloppy right hand. Woite should have avoided that one.
Woite moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Woite blocks the leg kick.
Pietravallo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woite was well out of range. Poor timing from Pietravallo.
A nice side step and Woite releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo misses with a leg kick
and Woite counters with a nice body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Both fighters circling a little - Woite finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Woite tries to clinch up.
Woite fails to land with a series of punches.
Woite tries to score with a low kick but Pietravallo moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Pietravallo.
Woite misses with a body shot.
Woite tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pietravallo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pietravallo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Giampaolo Pietravallo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pietravallo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pietravallo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sloppy strikes from Woite. Those never looked like landing.
Pietravallo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woite.
Pietravallo dodges the punch combination from Woite.
Pietravallo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pietravallo tries a head kick but it misses.
Woite throws a right hand that Pietravallo ducks under and follows up with a left that Pietravallo also avoids with ease.
Pietravallo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietravallo misses with a low kick.
Pietravallo throws a leg kick but Woite sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pietravallo misses the shot to the body.
Woite swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pietravallo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pietravallo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Woite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Woite ducks right into an uppercut from Pietravallo.
Pietravallo throws a body punch but Woite moves out of range.
Pietravallo scoring well with a low kick there.
Good exchange - Pietravallo coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woite lands a two punch combo.
Pietravallo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woite.
Pietravallo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pietravallo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Woite avoids the head kick by Pietravallo.
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!
Pietravallo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pietravallo throws a leg kick
and Woite counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pietravallo thows a body kick. Woite tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Woite counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Woite misses.
Pietravallo slips under a jab.
Woite lands with a hook. Pietravallo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Pietravallo.
Woite scores with a body shot.
Woite throws a sloppy head kick and Pietravallo moves out of range easily.
Pietravallo missing with a left hand there. Woite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Woite has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pietravallo.
Woite throws a right and a left that Pietravallo avoids nicely.
Pietravallo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Woite sprawls well. Woite wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pietravallo gets slowly back to his feet.
Pietravallo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woite.
Woite is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Woite clobbers Pietravallo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Woite bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pietravallo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pietravallo.
Woite moves out of range of the body kick.
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 Giampaolo Pietravallo.
I think Pietravallo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Giampaolo Pietravallo!
Giampaolo Pietravallo retains his light heavyweight title!
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