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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Afanasiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiley McCoist (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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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Afanasiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wiley McCoist!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Afanasiev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCoist counters with a nice body kick.
Afanasiev throws a head kick that misses.
As Afanasiev backs off McCoist throws a huge counter combo but Afanasiev manages to avoid it all.
Afanasiev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCoist moves into range and clinches up with Afanasiev.
Afanasiev is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Afanasiev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCoist lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Sergey Afanasiev has been cut.
McCoist pushes Afanasiev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCoist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Afanasievs head.
McCoist keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Afanasiev's efforts to push away.
McCoist's coach down at MMA Sanok Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McCoist's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McCoist lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoist manages to break the clinch.
Afanasiev scores with a hook to the body. McCoist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCoist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCoist defending well as Afanasiev loads up on a big left hand.
McCoist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Afanasiev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Afanasiev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCoist.
Afanasiev lands with a nice combination. McCoist backs away looking to recover.
Afanasiev misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Afanasiev 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 McCoist has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCoist and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCoist rushes Afanasiev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Afanasiev has had enough of the clinch but McCoist keeps him there for the moment.
McCoist wants a takedown but no success here.
Afanasiev is trying to force a seperation but McCoist has the dominant position.
McCoist has Afanasiev pressed against the cage, preventing Afanasiev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Afanasiev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Afanasiev wants to break free but McCoist has control.
McCoist connects with a knee to the head.
McCoist prevents Afanasiev from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoist lands a nice elbow.
McCoist has Afanasiev pressed against the cage, preventing Afanasiev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCoist lands a shoulder strike.
McCoist unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCoist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, McCoist scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCoist lands a knee to the head.
Afanasiev is trying to force a seperation but McCoist has the dominant position.
McCoist scores with a knee to the head.
Afanasiev working hard to break the clinch.
McCoist lands a knee to the head.
Afanasiev is rocked!
Afanasiev takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Afanasiev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Afanasiev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McCoist working the clinch nicely. Afanasiev is working for position but McCoist cracks him with a big knee to the head! Afanasiev crumples up against the cage and McCoist lands two more shots before the ref can save Afanasiev! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Wiley McCoist!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Chadstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel Baxter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
1 - 2 - 1 |
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Samuel Baxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Warren Chadstone!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chadstone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chadstone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Baxter uses from the top position.
Baxter advances to half guard.
Chadstone moves into full guard.
Chadstone looking for a triangle here. Baxter is fighting it but it looks tight! Chadstone pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Baxter is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Warren Chadstone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolf Borjesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is MMA Entrance Theme - Mark Hunt. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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265 lbs
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245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Hunt !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolf Borjesson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borjesson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Borjesson keeps it at a distance.
Hunt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Borjesson.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hunt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Borjesson counters by moving into the clinch.
Hunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Borjesson breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt drops Borjesson with a nice combination! Hunt dives into Borjesson's guard, looking to finish!
Borjesson is rocked!
It looks like Rolf Borjesson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borjesson is working an open guard so Hunt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Borjesson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt gets a clinch.
Hunt is looking to break free of the clinch but Borjesson has double underhooks.
Hunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Borjesson won't allow it.
Borjesson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Borjesson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Borjesson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Borjesson misses with a double jab
and Hunt counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Borjesson out cold! What a finish! Hunt is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Hunt !
Mark Hunt decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Kowalchuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kowalchuk 's choice of entrance music: Moskau. Vyacheslav Kowalchuk is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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KO power |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronald Cerrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vyacheslav Kowalchuk !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerrone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalchuk .
Cerrone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cerrone.
Kowalchuk tries to clinch there but Cerrone circles away.
Cerrone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kowalchuk 's calf.
Kowalchuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cerrone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kowalchuk 's sensitive parts.
Cerrone keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Cerrone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kowalchuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Cerrone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cerrone connects with a solid leg kick.
Kowalchuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cerrone.
Cerrone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kowalchuk misses with a right hand
and Cerrone counters with an outside leg kick.
Kowalchuk throws an off balance right hand
and Cerrone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kowalchuk missing with a left hand there. Cerrone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cerrone connects with an inside leg kick.
Cerrone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalchuk blocks a head kick by Cerrone.
We've been told by Cerrone's head coaches at Nordic Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kowalchuk misses with an uppercut.
Cerrone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kowalchuk 's sensitive parts.
Kowalchuk loads up on a big right hand but Cerrone slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cerrone.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cerrone.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cerrone.
Kowalchuk throws a big shot that misses.
Cerrone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kowalchuk 's calf.
The fighters circling - Kowalchuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vyacheslav Kowalchuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalchuk tries to clinch up but Cerrone circles away and keeps his distance.
Kowalchuk 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kowalchuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalchuk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cerrone can pounce on him.
Kowalchuk loads up on a big right hand but Cerrone slips the punch.
Cerrone jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cerrone with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cerrone.
Kowalchuk 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.
Kowalchuk misses with a hook.
Cerrone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Cerrone.
Kowalchuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cerrone.
Cerrone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kowalchuk has time to react.
Kowalchuk throws an overhand right that lands on Cerrone's shoulder, as Cerrone tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuk misses with a straight left.
Kowalchuk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cerrone lands a high kick!
Cerrone feints and then cracks Kowalchuk 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kowalchuk down.
Cerrone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalchuk .
Kowalchuk throws a jab when Cerrone was well out of range.
Kowalchuk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kowalchuk throws a hook to the side of Cerrone's head but Cerrone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cerrone scores with a hook.
Cerrone moves out of range as Kowalchuk strikes.
Kowalchuk throws a shot from downtown. Cerrone moves away and avoids it.
Cerrone lands a head kick!
Kowalchuk tries to clinch up but Cerrone circles away and keeps his distance.
Cerrone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalchuk .
Cerrone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kowalchuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cerrone.
A head kick from Cerrone lands but Kowalchuk takes it in his stride.
Kowalchuk misses with an uppercut. Cerrone saw that one coming.
Cerrone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cerrone.
Kowalchuk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cerrone thuds his shin into the meat of Kowalchuk 's side.
Good leg kick by Cerrone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kowalchuk throws an off balance right hand
and Cerrone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kowalchuk 's knee momentarily.
Cerrone is looking to slow Kowalchuk down with leg kicks.
Cerrone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kowalchuk is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cerrone connects with a solid leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cerrone!
A big left from Kowalchuk misses.
Kowalchuk throws a lazy right hand but Cerrone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cerrone throws a leg kick but Kowalchuk checks it.
Kowalchuk misses with a hook.
Kowalchuk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cerrone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalchuk throws a big shot that misses.
Cerrone scores with a nice body kick.
Kowalchuk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone ducks under a wild hook from Kowalchuk .
A big left from Kowalchuk misses.
Cerrone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kowalchuk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kowalchuk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cerrone counters with a low kick, right behind Kowalchuk 's knee.
Kowalchuk misses the jab.
Cerrone is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cerrone is looking to slow Kowalchuk down with leg kicks.
Kowalchuk has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cerrone.
Kowalchuk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cerrone.
Kowalchuk throws a jab when Cerrone was well out of range.
Cerrone throws a front kick that sends Kowalchuk stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Cerrone does it's job there.
Cerrone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kowalchuk throws a lazy right hand but Cerrone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cerrone cracks the inside of Kowalchuk 's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalchuk is looking to clinch but Cerrone is avoiding it.
Cerrone ducks under a wild hook from Kowalchuk .
Cerrone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cerrone lands a leg kick that knocks Kowalchuk off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Cerrone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Cerrone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kowalchuk throws a hook to the side of Cerrone's head but Cerrone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cerrone - that will leave a mark!
Cerrone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalchuk can do to turn this around?
Cerrone slips under a jab from Kowalchuk .
Cerrone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cerrone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kowalchuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalchuk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cerrone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kowalchuk on the side of the head.
Cerrone defending well as Kowalchuk loads up on a big left hand.
Cerrone moves out of range of the strikes.
Cerrone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kowalchuk might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cerrone has got the better of the exchanges.
Kowalchuk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cerrone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kowalchuk tries to clinch there but Cerrone circles away.
Cerrone lunges at Kowalchuk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kowalchuk 's hand.
Cerrone connects with a solid leg kick.
Kowalchuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kowalchuk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Kowalchuk throws a jab but it's blocked by Cerrone.
Jab by Cerrone.
Cerrone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalchuk missing with a left hand there. Cerrone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cerrone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cerrone slips a straight right by Kowalchuk .
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalchuk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Kowalchuk misses.
A big left from Kowalchuk misses.
Cerrone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cerrone cracks the inside of Kowalchuk 's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Kowalchuk misses the target.
Cerrone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kowalchuk takes a step back to recover.
Cerrone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kowalchuk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cerrone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kowalchuk 's sensitive parts.
Ronald Cerrone is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalchuk throws a lazy right hand but Cerrone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalchuk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalchuk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cerrone.
Kowalchuk is looking to clinch but Cerrone is avoiding it.
Kowalchuk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kowalchuk throws a hook to the side of Cerrone's head but Cerrone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Cerrone tenderised Kowalchuk 's leg. Kowalchuk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cerrone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kowalchuk lands a jab to the head.
Cerrone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kowalchuk 's hands.
A jab from Kowalchuk misses.
Cerrone pushes Kowalchuk away with a front kick.
Kowalchuk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kowalchuk loads up on a big right hand but Cerrone slips the punch.
Kowalchuk throws an off balance right hand
and Cerrone counters with a thumping low kick.
Cerrone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kowalchuk is looking to clinch.
Kowalchuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kowalchuk throws a jab but it's blocked by Cerrone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kowalchuk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cerrone - the referee stops the clock and Kowalchuk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cerrone. Kowalchuk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cerrone moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalchuk misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Cerrone tenderised Kowalchuk 's leg. Kowalchuk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kowalchuk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kowalchuk misses with an uppercut.
Cerrone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cerrone throws a head kick but Kowalchuk moves out of range.
Kowalchuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cerrone scores with a kick to the body.
Cerrone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kowalchuk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kowalchuk dodges an elbow strike from Cerrone.
Cerrone just leaning against Kowalchuk , taking a breather.
Cerrone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kowalchuk has him pressed against the cage.
Cerrone has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalchuk .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone is leaning against Kowalchuk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Cerrone throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalchuk .
Cerrone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cerrone!
A jab from Kowalchuk misses.
Kowalchuk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cerrone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Cerrone.
Cerrone connects with a high kick.
Cerrone scores with a sloppy right hand. Kowalchuk should have avoided that one.
Kowalchuk loads up on a big right hand but Cerrone slips the punch.
Cerrone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kowalchuk wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cerrone throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Cerrone dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cerrone ducks under a wild hook from Kowalchuk .
Kowalchuk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cerrone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalchuk .
Kowalchuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cerrone.
Kowalchuk looks to land a left hand but Cerrone moved out of range nicely.
Cerrone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cerrone ducks under a wild hook from Kowalchuk .
Kowalchuk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cerrone.
A slow jab from Kowalchuk misses its intended target.
Kowalchuk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cerrone.
Cerrone is rocked!
Kowalchuk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cerrone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Cerrone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cerrone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kowalchuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalchuk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cerrone can pounce on him.
Cerrone seems to have got his legs back now.
Kowalchuk is looking to clinch but Cerrone is avoiding it.
Cerrone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kowalchuk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cerrone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cerrone feints and then cracks Kowalchuk 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kowalchuk down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kowalchuk misses.
Cerrone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalchuk .
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cerrone.
Kowalchuk missing with a left hand there. Cerrone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cerrone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalchuk .
Kowalchuk takes one to the side of the head.
Kowalchuk throws a right hand that misses
and Cerrone counters with a low kick, right behind Kowalchuk 's knee.
Cerrone ducks under a wild hook from Kowalchuk .
A punch combination from Cerrone misses.
Kowalchuk throws out a loose jab but Cerrone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cerrone looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kowalchuk missing with a left hand there. Cerrone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kowalchuk throws a hook but Cerrone avoids it easily.
Cerrone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kowalchuk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cerrone. Cerrone obviously looking to wear him down.
Kowalchuk is looking to clinch but Cerrone is avoiding it.
Cerrone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cerrone lands with a kick to the temple. Kowalchuk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cerrone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cerrone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalchuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cerrone.
Kowalchuk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kowalchuk sends Cerrone crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kowalchuk is motioning to the referee to let Cerrone up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Cerrone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Kowalchuk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kowalchuk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cerrone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kowalchuk throws out a loose jab but Cerrone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cerrone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kowalchuk misses with an uppercut. Cerrone saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Kowalchuk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cerrone doesn't seem phased though.
Kowalchuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cerrone throws a nice head kick!
A swing and a miss from Kowalchuk .
Cerrone scores with a leg kick.
Kowalchuk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cerrone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Cerrone.
Kowalchuk misses with an uppercut. Cerrone saw that one coming.
Cerrone fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kowalchuk just manages to avoid it.
Cerrone throws a leg kick which misses Kowalchuk 's front leg but catches the back leg as Kowalchuk tries to avoid it.
Kowalchuk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kowalchuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalchuk drops Cerrone with a big left hand! Cerrone is injured, injured bad! Kowalchuk jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vyacheslav Kowalchuk !
A very excited looking Vyacheslav Kowalchuk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Ronald Cerrone had this to say: 'I'm sorry for not trying harder.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Se Si Xuite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaspar Kohler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Se Si Xuite had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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197 lbs
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196 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Se Si Xuite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaspar Kohler!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xuite pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kohler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xuite's waist but Xuite gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kohler off to one side.
Xuite throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kohler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xuite throws a sloppy head kick
and Kohler counters with a shoot takedown. Xuite fights it but they end up in guard.
Kohler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kohler postures up.
Kohler throws a big elbow that misses.
Xuite seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kohler throwing strikes from guard but Xuite blocks nicely.
Kohler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kohler throws a big elbow that misses.
Kohler passes Xuite's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xuite is not content to let Kohler control the position.
Xuite keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kohler is looking to take a break and control but Xuite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xuite wants to improve his position but Kohler is controlling well.
Kohler tries to pass to full mount but Xuite defends it.
Xuite wants to control but Kohler is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kohler wants to work for an arm triangle but Xuite is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kohler is trying to control. Xuite wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kohler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xuite is pressing down on Kohler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kohler wants to control from the top but Xuite keeps moving.
Kohler stands and throws Xuite's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kohler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kohler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Xuite has escaped the position, nice work there.
Xuite prevents Kohler from moving into mount.
Xuite avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kohler.
Xuite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kohler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four 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.
Kohler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kohler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Xuite is trying to control Kohler's posture but Kohler avoids it.
Kohler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Xuite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kohler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Xuite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xuite gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspar Kohler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Se Si Xuite's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Xuite throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kohler moves out of range of the body kick from Xuite.
Se Si Xuite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xuite throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kohler blocks a head kick by Xuite.
Xuite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Xuite swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kohler checks a low kick from Xuite.
Kohler blocks a head kick by Xuite.
Kohler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Xuite defends well and Kohler ends up having to push Xuite into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Xuite tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xuite lands with a kick to the ribs.
Xuite throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Xuite finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xuite looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kohler avoids a kick to the body.
Kohler blocks a head kick by Xuite.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kohler.
Xuite throws a lazy head kick
and Kohler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Xuite won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kohler wants to control but Xuite is keeping him busy.
Xuite is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kohler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kohler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Xuite has escaped the position, nice work there.
Xuite is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kohler throws an elbow but Xuite slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kohler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kohler trying to control the action but Xuite is working from the bottom.
Kohler controlling from side mount.
Kohler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kohler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Xuite is avoiding damage well.
Xuite is trying to control Kohler's posture but Kohler avoids it.
Kohler in side control, throwing shots but Xuite defends.
Xuite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kohler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kohler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Xuite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kohler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kohler is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Xuite looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kohler gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Xuite is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kohler lets go of the hold and Xuite can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaspar Kohler!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaspar Kohler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Se Si Xuite spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back... better then ever...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Gromov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bomber Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gromov comes to the cage accompanied by LITTLE BIG-PUBLIC ENEMY. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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206 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikhail Gromov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bomber Force!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gromov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Force counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gromov!
Force is looking to take a break and control but Gromov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Force remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Force trying to control the action but Gromov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gromov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Force but great work by Gromov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gromov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Force is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gromov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gromov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Force is trying to control Gromov's posture but Gromov avoids it.
Gromov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Force, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gromov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gromov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gromov is trying to get an arm triangle but Force is defending well.
Gromov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Force has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gromov is looking to take a break and control but Force is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gromov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Force gets full guard.
Gromov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gromov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gromov looking to sit in guard and control but Force gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gromov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Force controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gromov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gromov is looking for a triangle but Force pushes his legs off easily.
Force wants to pass the guard but Gromov is keeping the position.
Force looking to sit in guard and control but Gromov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gromov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Force is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mikhail Gromov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Force ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gromov looks to score with a jab to the body but Force is just out of range.
Gromov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Force takes the fight into the clinch.
Gromov is trying to break the clinch but Force is controlling him.
Force gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gromov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Force defends well.
Force advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gromov trying to hold on to Force's head to control him but Force postures up.
Gromov is looking for a sweep. Force is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force moves into full mount! Gromov won't be happy about that!
Force trying to control but Gromov is having none of it.
Gromov stops Force from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gromov is trying to escape the mount.
Force can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gromov is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gromov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Force is trying to control the action in half guard but Gromov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gromov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Force with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Force is pressing down on Gromov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gromov is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gromov wants to control but Force is keeping busy.
Force thows a huge punch but Gromov dodges it nicely.
Gromov is controlling Force's trapped leg to prevent Force from advancing to side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Force avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gromov misses with a wild body shot.
Force takes one to the chin there.
Gromov throws a nice looking combination but Force bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Force is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Force dips to his left and cracks Gromov with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gromov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Force trying to control the position but Gromov is working away.
Gromov prevents Force from moving into mount.
Force has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gromov!
Force lands a big shot there that rocks Gromov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
Gromov is looking to get to half guard.
Gromov is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Force controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bomber Force showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gromov throws out a loose jab but Force uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Gromov does no damage.
Bomber Force is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Force looking to score a takedown here. Gromov is defending well but Force drives through and ends up in Gromov's guard.
Gromov is looking for a triangle but Force pushes his legs off easily.
Force trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Force content to stall in guard here.
Force is looking to advance position but Gromov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gromov has hold of Force's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Force manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force is looking to improve his position but Gromov isn't that keen on the idea.
Gromov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Force is looking to escape.
Gromov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Force tries to hold on but Gromov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gromov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Force is now in Gromov's guard. A big mistake from Gromov there, giving up the dominant position!
Force trying to control the position from guard on top but Gromov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Force drops back looking for a leg! Gromov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gromov manages to kick Force off! Force jumps back into Gromov's guard.
Gromov working a defensive guard here.
Force slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force is pressing down on Gromov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gromov is holding on for now.
Gromov tries to get to full guard but Force has control of the leg.
Force wants to take a breather but Gromov is having none of it.
Force has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Force is looking for a kimura but Gromov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Force to get the leverage.
Gromov is controlling Force's trapped leg to prevent Force from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gromov is trying to get back to full guard.
Force keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Force closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gromov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Force's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Force's back!
Gromov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Force has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Force defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bomber Force.
I think Force 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bomber Force!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Young could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Liam Wilkins's chin.
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265 lbs
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225 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins dives in and grabs Young's left leg, looking for a takedown. Young pushes down on Wilkins's head and hops out.
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Young tries to land a front kick but Wilkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown but Young shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilkins's coach down at Cozad MMA London was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wilkins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wilkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Young tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wilkins is in Young's guard.
Wilkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wilkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wilkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Young working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wilkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wilkins keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
Wilkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Young is controlling him.
Wilkins controls Young momentarily but Young frees himself.
Wilkins pulls Young in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilkins, not yet.
Young is looking to stand up but Wilkins won't let him.
Wilkins wants to stand and escape but Young is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Young looks for the body kick but Wilkins saw that one coming.
Wilkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Young.
Young throws a head kick but Wilkins moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Young.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wilkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young prevents the takedown attempt.
Alex Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Wilkins.
Young has Wilkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wilkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wilkins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Young pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wilkins can't get the takedown.
Wilkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Young gets underhooks to prevent Wilkins's takedown attempt.
Wilkins looks winded!
Young stops a takedown attempt from Wilkins.
Wilkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Young shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Young wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Young is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wilkins has Young pressed against the cage, preventing Young from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Young avoiding damage as Wilkins throws knees to the body.
Wilkins jumps guard but Young turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wilkins tries for a takedown but Young manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Young is working for takedown but Wilkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Young is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilkins has double underhooks.
Young wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilkins won't allow it.
Young working hard to break the clinch.
Wilkins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Young prevents it.
Young tries for a takedown. No joy.
Young working hard to break the clinch.
Wilkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Young shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young is trying to break the clinch but Wilkins has him pressed against the cage.
Wilkins wants to take the fight to the mat but Young manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Young fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Young dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Young lands with a shot to the body.
Young fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Young.
Young throws a right hand that Wilkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilkins also avoids with ease.
Young lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Liam Wilkins has been cut.
Young shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Wilkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Young sets himself, and Wilkins steps forward looking for the clinch! Young avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Young.
Alex Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young lands a left and a right that send Wilkins crashing to the mat, dazed. Young thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wilkins is rocked!
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilkins with the counter takedown but Young avoids it easily.
Wilkins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Young.
Wilkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Young finish him?
Young tries to clinch but Wilkins moves out of range.
Wilkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Young defends it well.
Young throws a series of punches but Wilkins moves out of range.
Wilkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilkins moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Wilkins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilkins can do to turn this around?
Wilkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Young can pounce on him.
Young fails to land the takedown.
Wilkins tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilkins is just out of range.
Young has a takedown stuffed.
Wilkins wants to counter the offense by Young and move into the clinch position.
Alex Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young tries to clinch but Wilkins moves out of range.
Young throws a head kick but Wilkins moves out of range.
And Wilkins tries to counter it with a takedown but Young pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Young misses with the combination.
Young wants to clinch
and Wilkins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Young won't be happy with that.
Wilkins tries for a kimura but Young is defending well.
Young is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wilkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Young is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wilkins is breathing heavily.
Wilkins has an Americana. Young didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Wilkins is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Wilkins hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Liam Wilkins!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Babak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiri Parata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parata has chosen Rumplestiltskin as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohammed Babak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiri Parata!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parata lands a nice looking body shot.
Babak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parata can do anything to dispel that myth.
Parata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Parata trying to control from the bottom.
Parata is not content to let Babak control the position.
Parata wants to improve his position but Babak is controlling well.
Parata looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parata wants to control but Babak is keeping busy.
Parata wants to improve his position but Babak is controlling well.
Parata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Parata is trying to maintain the position but Babak is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Babak.
Babak working over Parata with some ground and pound. Parata looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Babak winds up and cracks Parata with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Babak trying to pass the guard but Parata defending well.
Parata is refusing to be controlled, as Babak sits in half guard.
Babak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've been hearing that Babak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Babak is trying to work for a kimura but Parata is defending well.
Parata wants to control but Babak is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parata is trying to get back to full guard.
Parata has hold of Babak's hands but Babak 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.
Babak prevents Parata from improving his position.
Babak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Babak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Parata tries to roll over but Babak keeps him under control.
Babak trying to control from half guard but Parata is working away.
Parata is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Babak scores with a couple of nice shots.
Babak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Babak prevents Parata from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babak with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Parata is just riding it out for now. Babak eventually gives up the hold.
Parata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Babak is thwarting Parata's attempts to control the position.
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.
Parata is trying to get back to full guard.
Babak wants to control but Parata is keeping him busy.
Babak is taking a breather. Parata says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Babak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Babak lands strikes from half guard.
Babak is thwarting Parata's attempts to control the position.
Parata is trying to control but Babak manages to pass to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babak looking for a guillotine from mount but Parata is having none of it.
Babak pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Babak dominated that round.
That's time! Babak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Babak has a takedown stuffed.
Babak fails with a takedown attempt.
Parata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Babak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Babak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babak with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parata counters with a slapping leg kick.
Parata throws a series of punches but Babak avoids them all with ease.
Parata feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Babak's calf.
Babak gets a double leg takedown into Parata's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babak preventing the sweep.
Parata keeps trying to improve his position.
Babak works over Parata with some ground and pound from guard.
Babak is in close to Parata's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Parata has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Babak has passed into side control.
Babak working the ground and pound.
Parata being controlled for a moment.
Parata is looking for a sweep.
Babak has hold of Parata's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Parata seems comfortable defending it but Babak has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Parata is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Parata is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Babak couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mohammed Babak!
Mohammed Babak retains his middleweight title!
Mohammed Babak made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Im here to take over!'.
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