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SPI: Helsinki - 31 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Main Gila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes to the cage accompanied by Not again - You all ready dropped?. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Main Gila enters the cage!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derek Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Main Gila!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harris punishes Gila's body with a nice straight punch.
Harris lands with a straight right. Gila didn't see that one coming.
Harris lands a nice shot that snaps Gila's head back.
Gila dives in and scores a takedown into Harris's guard.
Gila slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gila scoring with some ground and pound.
Gila works over Harris with some ground and pound from guard.
Harris has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Harris is trying to keep Gila in close.
Gila's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gila.
Harris is trying to control the position but Gila postures up.
Harris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gila is one step ahead there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gila with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gila stands up over Harris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Gila postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gila looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gila on the ground.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Gila chips away with some ground and pound.
Harris trying to control the position.
Gila postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gila showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gila throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely.
Gila sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gila looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gila is in close to Harris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gila connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gila is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gila works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Harris is looking to reverse the position.
Gila is chipping away with strikes.
Gila lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Harris is trying to control Gila's posture but Gila avoids it.
Gila controlling the position.
Gila working the ground and pound.
Harris is looking to reverse the position.
Harris is trying to control Gila's posture but Gila avoids it.
Gila trying to control the position but Harris is working away.
Harris takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gila working the ground and pound.
Gila lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Check out the look on Gila's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gila has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harris tries to bench press Gila off him but Gila keeps the position.
Harris is trying to control Gila's posture but Gila avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Gila stalls from top position.
It looks like Gila might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Harris on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gila cracks Harris with a big right hand but Harris just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Main Gila dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gila closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harris did well to prevent Gila getting side control.
Gila looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gila working over Harris with some ground and pound. Harris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gila thows a huge punch but Harris dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gila in particular looking to stall.
Harris is staying active underneath Gila, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harris trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gila manages to pass to mount!
Gila is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Harris can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris working to try and regain half guard.
Harris tries to lock up and control but Gila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Harris is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gila with the ground and pound from mount.
Gila working Harris over with strikes here.
Harris tries to hold on but Gila pushes him away.
Harris is looking to improve his position but Gila isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Gila connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Harris is looking to get to half guard.
Harris tries to lock up and control but Gila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gila is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Harris can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gila looking to control and managing it successfully.
Harris is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gila sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Harris takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gila lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gila lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Harris hang on?
Harris is wriggling around trying to escape.
Main Gila has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gila lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Harris hang on?
Gila pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gila is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Harris can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gila is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Harris is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Harris flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Gila anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Harris and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Gila slips an arm under Harris chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Gila has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Gila is squeezing on Harris like an anaconda would it's prey. Harris fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Main Gila!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Eremeev (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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165 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law drives through with a takedown into Eremeev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Eremeev manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Law swings wildly with an uppercut but Eremeev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eremeev breaks from the clinch.
Eremeev gets caught napping as Law dives in and scores a takedown. Eremeev manages to retain guard.
Law is standing up over Eremeev. Eremeev looks to escape but Law dives into side control.
We've been hearing that Law has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eremeev tries to bench press Law off him but Law keeps the position.
Law looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Eremeev is avoiding damage well.
Law is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eremeev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Law creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Eremeev sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Eremeev has one of Law's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev tries to control but Law manages to take his back.
Law missing with strikes from the back.
Law is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Eremeev defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Law's arms.
Law avoiding Eremeev 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Eremeev right now.
Law missing with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law misses with a punch to the head.
Law slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Law missing with strikes.
Law slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Even with his hooks in, Law manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Law missing with punches from the back.
Eremeev prevents Law from getting a body triangle.
Law 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.
Law connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Eremeev to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law has the hooks in. Eremeev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Law tries to keep control of the position but Eremeev is staying busy.
Eremeev fending off the submission attempt from Law.
Law missing with punches from the back.
Eremeev wants to control his opponent's hands but Law gets his hands free.
Law somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev showing good submission defense here.
Eremeev wants to escape the position.
Law trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Eremeev doesn't escape.
Eremeev wants to get back to his feet.
Eremeev tries to escape the position.
Law cracks Eremeev with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Eremeev from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Eremeev preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Law.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Law dominated that round.
That's time! Law's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Eremeev lands with a nice body punch.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Eremeev.
Law changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Law shoots in looking for a takedown. Eremeev tries to sprawl out of it but Law keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eremeev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Eremeev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Law slips a jab from Eremeev.
Eremeev lands with a straight right. Law didn't see that one coming.
Law shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Eremeev's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Eremeev manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Eremeev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Law backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eremeev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eremeev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Law is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Eremeev stuffs the takedown attempt from Law. Law gets slowly back to his feet.
Law drives through with a takedown into Eremeev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Eremeev pushes Law off and scrambles back to his feet.
Law doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Law takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eremeev was well out of range. Poor timing from Law.
Eremeev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Eremeev throws a hook to the side of Law's head but Law sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Law ducks right into an uppercut from Eremeev.
Law on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Law is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Eremeev's half guard.
Still in half guard, Law seems content to control.
Law missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Law is looking for a kimura but Eremeev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Law to get the leverage.
Law is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eremeev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Eremeev is trying to stand back up but Law is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eremeev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Eremeev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eremeev wants to sweep here but Law controlling him for the moment.
Eremeev keeping full guard, as Law tries to pass.
Law drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Law jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Law wants to control from the top but Eremeev keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Law manages to get himself to full guard.
Law keeping moving, preventing Eremeev from controlling successfully.
Law looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eremeev passes into side control.
Eremeev in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Law is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Eremeev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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.
Eremeev wants to take a breather but Law is having none of it.
Law is trying to control but can't.
Law tries to get to full guard but Eremeev has control of the leg.
Eremeev passes to full mount!
Eremeev tries to control but Law wriggling away.
Eremeev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Law haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Law is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Law is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Law shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eremeev as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Law misses.
Eremeev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eremeev lands with an uppercut that bounces Law off the cage and back into range.
Eremeev jabs at Law's body.
Law misses with a takedown attempt
and Eremeev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Eremeev.
Law closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Eremeev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Law's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Law's back!
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!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Eremeev controlling the positon.
Jackson Law overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eremeev trying to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law wants to control his opponent's hands but Eremeev gets his hands free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Law tries to roll but Eremeev sticks to his back.
Law is working hard here to advance position.
Eremeev is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Eremeev is hanging on to Law's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Law is really stuck here.
Law tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Eremeev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Law really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Eremeev controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Eremeev tries to control but Law wriggling away.
Law keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Eremeev controlling the pace for now.
Law is looking to improve his position but Eremeev isn't that keen on the idea.
Law tries to lock up and control but Eremeev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eremeev content just to control the position here.
Law is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Eremeev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Law really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Law sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Eremeev wants to free his trapped foot but Law is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Law controlling the position for now.
Law is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Eremeev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eremeev 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Eremeev!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrey Eremeev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Badass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urban Trochanter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trochanter has chosen Sick Of It All | Get Bronx as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Tyrone Badass has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tyrone Badass seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrone Badass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Urban Trochanter!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badass on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Trochanter throws a hook but Badass avoids it easily.
Badass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trochanter.
That kick from Badass tenderised Trochanter's leg. Trochanter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Badass has managed to clinch.
Trochanter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Badass.
Trochanter stalling in the clinch.
Trochanter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trochanter is trying to force a seperation but Badass has the dominant position.
Trochanter digs a right hand underneath Badass's ribcage. Badass let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Badass tries to land a knee to the head but Trochanter blocks with his arms.
Trochanter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Badass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trochanter managing to block the knees to the body from Badass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass looking to throw knees to the head but Trochanter is blocking nicely.
Badass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trochanter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trochanter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trochanter tries a body shot but Badass blocks it.
Badass blocking some punches.
Badass prevents a body shot from Trochanter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trochanter tries to circle away but Badass has him pinned against the cage.
Trochanter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Badass lands a knee to the body.
Badass blocks an uppercut.
Trochanter swings wildly with an uppercut but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badass missing with knees to the body.
Badass unloads a knee to the mid-section. Trochanter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Trochanter is trying to stall.
Trochanter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Badass.
Badass looking to throw knees to the head but Trochanter is blocking nicely.
Badass tries a knee to the head but Trochanter blocks it.
Badass trying to land knees to the body.
Badass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trochanter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trochanter.
Badass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trochanter is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trochanter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trochanter has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Badass seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Trochanter can turn it around.
Knees in the clinch landing for Badass.
Badass trying to land knees to the body.
Badass putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Trochanter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Trochanter can't find room to land a body shot as Badass controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trochanter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badass trying to land knees to the body.
Badass trying to land knees to the body.
Badass crunches a lovely knee into Trochanter's ribcage.
Trochanter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Badass lands a good knee to the midsection. Trochanter won't want to take too many of those.
Badass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trochanter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trochanter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Badass tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trochanter avoids it.
Badass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trochanter is defending well for now.
Badass with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Trochanter tries to circle away but Badass has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badass blocks a body shot from Trochanter.
Trochanter avoiding damage as Badass throws knees to the body.
Trochanter managing to block the knees to the body from Badass.
Trochanter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trochanter misses with an uppercut.
Trochanter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trochanter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Badass's head backwards.
Trochanter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Badass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trochanter misses the shot to the body.
Trochanter misses with a body shot.
Badass looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Badass closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trochanter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Trochanter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trochanter wants to get back to striking at distance but Badass won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trochanter managing to block the knees to the body from Badass.
Badass landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Badass prevents a body shot from Trochanter.
Badass tries to land a knee to the head but Trochanter blocks with his arms.
Trochanter digs a right hand underneath Badass's ribcage. Badass let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Badass trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badass prevents a body shot from Trochanter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
Trochanter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trochanter.
Badass scores a nice knee to the body.
Trochanter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badass putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Trochanter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Badass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Badass landing knees to the head.
A right hand to the body from Trochanter.
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 Tyrone Badass will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Badass cracks the inside of Trochanter's front leg.
A leg kick checked by Trochanter.
Trochanter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Trochanter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Badass forces Trochanter back against the cage and clinches.
Badass connects with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Trochanter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Trochanter avoiding damage as Badass throws knees to the body.
Badass is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Badass missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trochanter is trying to maintain a safe position but Badass gets an underhook and turns Trochanter into the cage.
Badass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trochanter is defending well for now.
Trochanter pushes Badass back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Trochanter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Badass tries a knee to the head but Trochanter blocks it.
Trochanter leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass tries a knee to the head but Trochanter blocks it.
Badass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trochanter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyrone Badass has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Badass leaning his opponent against the cage.
Badass tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trochanter avoids it.
Trochanter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Badass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Badass utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Trochanter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trochanter swats away the attempt to clinch by Badass.
Badass on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Badass fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trochanter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Badass. That one must have hurt.
Trochanter throws a right hand that misses
and Badass counters with a slapping leg kick.
Badass misses with a low kick.
Badass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trochanter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trochanter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badass.
Badass attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Badass lands with a thumping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Trochanter there.
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!
Trochanter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Badass's head.
Trochanter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Badass tried to counter with a leg kick but Trochanter avoided it.
Trochanter throws a body shot but no joy.
Badass fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trochanter, pushing him back against the cage.
Trochanter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Badass ducks under a wild hook from Trochanter.
Badass looks for the body kick but Trochanter saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trochanter misses with a right hand
and Badass counters with a thumping low kick.
Trochanter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Badass gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Badass trying to land knees to the body.
Trochanter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trochanter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Trochanter misses with a body punch.
Badass unloads a knee to the mid-section. Trochanter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Trochanter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Badass missing with knees to the body.
Trochanter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Badass tries to land knees in the clinch but Trochanter avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trochanter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Badass blocking some punches.
Trochanter lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trochanter tries a body shot but Badass blocks it.
Trochanter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Badass closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Badass takes the fight into the clinch.
Trochanter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Badass obliges.
Trochanter is breathing heavily.
Trochanter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
Trochanter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trochanter can't find room to land a body shot as Badass controls the action.
Badass using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Trochanter throws a punch but it's blocked by Badass.
Badass connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trochanter's face.
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 Tyrone Badass will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Badass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trochanter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trochanter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Badass drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Trochanter swats away the attempt to clinch by Badass.
Badass pivots, looking for a leg kick but Trochanter is out of range and Badass settles back down.
Badass gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Badass misses with a knee strike.
Trochanter stalling in the clinch.
Badass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trochanter is defending well for now.
Badass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Badass landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trochanter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Badass tries to land knees in the clinch but Trochanter avoids the damage to the body.
Badass misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trochanter.
Trochanter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trochanter gets through Badass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trochanter is defending well for now.
Trochanter misses with some punches.
Trochanter stalling against the cage.
Badass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trochanter is defending well for now.
Badass misses with a knee strike.
Trochanter digs a right hand into Badass's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Badass's gas tank.
Trochanter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Badass moves out of range as Trochanter strikes.
Tyrone Badass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trochanter loads up on a big right hand but Badass slips the punch.
Trochanter throws an overhand right that lands on Badass's shoulder, as Badass tries to avoid the shot.
Trochanter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trochanter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trochanter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Trochanter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Trochanter checks a leg kick.
Urban Trochanter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Trochanter to counter with a crisp jab.
Badass scores with a leg kick.
Trochanter blocks a head kick by Badass.
Trochanter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Badass thumps Trochanter with a low kick.
Badass takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Badass.
Trochanter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Badass wants to clinch up but Trochanter keeps it at a distance.
Trochanter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Badass. Badass circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Badass is looking to clinch but Trochanter is avoiding it.
Badass fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trochanter, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Trochanter.
Badass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trochanter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
Badass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trochanter is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trochanter is working Badass over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Trochanter fails to land.
Trochanter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Badass is rocked!
Badass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trochanter is defending well for now.
Oh Badass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trochanter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Badass throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trochanter wants to get back to striking at distance but Badass won't allow it.
Trochanter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trochanter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Badass.
Trochanter can't find room to land a body shot as Badass controls the action.
Trochanter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trochanter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Trochanter misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Trochanter fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
Badass tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trochanter avoids it.
Badass tries to land a knee to the head but Trochanter blocks with his arms.
Badass tries to land knees in the clinch but Trochanter avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trochanter misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trochanter.
A frustrated look appears on Trochanter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Badass putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Trochanter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Trochanter lands a body shot.
Trochanter stalling against the cage.
Badass tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trochanter avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Trochanter fails to land.
Badass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Badass seems to have got his legs back now.
Trochanter swings wildly with an uppercut but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trochanter managing to block the knees to the body from Badass.
Badass missing with knees to the body.
Badass misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trochanter.
Trochanter lands a body punch.
Tyrone Badass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trochanter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urban Trochanter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Badass has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tyrone Badass!
The defeated Urban Trochanter had this to say: 'To Tyrone, tough fight, man. Good thing for you that I don't want to die without any scars. Till next time, bro.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Mills Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wood's choice of entrance music: Wardruna - Blood Eagle. Carl Mills Jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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225 lbs
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205 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 New York, Carl Mills Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Wood!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mills Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood throws a chopping leg kick but Mills Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wood has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mills Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mills Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mills Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Mills Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wood moves into the clinch.
Mills Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wood with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Carl Mills Jr has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood connects with a knee to the head.
Mills Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wood connects with a leg kick. Mills Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big right from Mills Jr misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mills Jr.
Wood slips a jab and a cross from Mills Jr.
Wood looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mills Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Wood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Mills Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wood.
Wood feints and then cracks Mills Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mills Jr down.
Wood avoids the head kick by Mills Jr.
A shot to the body from Mills Jr misses
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Mills Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mills Jr tries to bum rush Wood with a series of wild strikes but Wood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mills Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wood. Wood obviously looking to wear him down.
Mills Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wood.
Mills Jr throwing a counter right hand but Wood manages to avoid it.
Wood throws the left hand but Mills Jr avoids the punch easily.
Wood clinches up against the cage.
Mills Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mills Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Thor Wood has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Wood.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood looks to land a right hand but Mills Jr moved out of range.
Mills Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mills Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wood is looking to clinch but Mills Jr is avoiding it.
Mills Jr throwing a counter right hand but Wood manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wood.
Wood wants to clinch.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mills Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Mills Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Wood thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood scores with a leg kick.
Wood throws a leg kick which misses Mills Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Mills Jr tries to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Mills Jr.
Wood avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mills Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Mills Jr throws a low kick, looking for Wood's leg but Wood calmly moves out of range.
Mills Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mills Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Mills Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Mills Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Mills Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mills Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills Jr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mills Jr manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Mills Jr.
Wood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wood jabs Mills Jr right on the nose. Mills Jr blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood lands a really nice looking cross but Mills Jr seems unphased.
Mills Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mills Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wood misses with a straight left.
Mills Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mills Jr. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mills Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Mills Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mills Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Wood counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Carl Mills Jr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mills Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mills Jr cracks Wood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wood has closed the distance and engaged Mills Jr in a clinch.
Mills Jr jumps guard but Wood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mills Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Mills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mills Jr stalls.
Mills Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Wood has double underhooks.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mills Jr stalls.
Mills Jr wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood blocks an uppercut.
Wood landing knees to the head.
Mills Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wood up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood misses with a knee to the head.
Wood pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mills Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Wood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wood lands a damaging elbow.
Mills Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mills Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mills Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Mills Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mills Jr.
Wood utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wood missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Mills Jr on the inside.
Wood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mills Jr.
Wood unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mills Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mills Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mills Jr misses with a double jab.
Mills Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mills Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Mills Jr.
Wood looks to land a body kick but Mills Jr moved away.
Mills Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick from Wood misses.
Mills Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mills Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Wood's head.
Wood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood defending well as Mills Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Wood wants to counter with a clinch but Mills Jr pushes him away.
Wood misses with a body shot.
Wood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mills Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mills Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mills Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Carl Mills Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mills Jr.
Mills Jr is looking to wear down Wood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wood is looking to clinch but Mills Jr is avoiding it.
Mills Jr misses with a low kick.
Mills Jr slips a jab from Wood.
Wood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mills Jr misses with a leg kick
and Wood counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills Jr drops his hands momentarily and Wood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body kick there by Mills Jr.
Mills Jr lands with a cross.
Mills Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wood counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mills Jr misses with a wild combination.
Mills Jr swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Wood misses.
Wood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mills Jr throws a series of punches but Wood moves out of range.
Mills Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Wood manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mills Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Wood counters with a series of strikes. Mills Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wood cracks the inside of Mills Jr's front leg.
Mills Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Carl Mills Jr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mills Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wood checks it well.
Wood slips a jab and a cross from Mills Jr.
Mills Jr misses with a hook. Wood ducked under it nicely.
Mills Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Mills Jr misses.
Mills Jr throws a shot from downtown. Wood moves away and avoids it.
Wood unleashes a big counter combination but Mills Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mills Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mills Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A shot to the body from Mills Jr misses
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wood checks a leg kick.
Wood misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Wood lands a jab to Mills Jr's midsection.
A punch combination from Mills Jr misses.
Wood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mills Jr throwing a counter right hand but Wood manages to avoid it.
Mills Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Wood misses with a wild body shot.
Mills Jr throws a leg kick
and Wood counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wood takes a shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Wood.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mills Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mills Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mills Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carl Mills Jr's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mills Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Wood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mills Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mills Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Wood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Mills Jr misses.
Wood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mills Jr.
Carl Mills Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mills Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mills Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mills Jr misses with an uppercut
and Wood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mills Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good work by Mills Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Mills Jr throws a hook but Wood avoids it easily.
Mills Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mills Jr throws a front kick aimed at Wood's knee but Wood avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wood! But no joy.
Wood looks to land a right hand but Mills Jr moved out of range.
Wood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mills Jr misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Wood.
Mills Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mills Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mills Jr manages to avoid it.
Mills Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills Jr misses with a leg kick
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Mills Jr.
Wood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mills Jr under the eye.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mills Jr misses with an uppercut
and Wood counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mills Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mills Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Wood counters with a good low kick that Mills Jr was not able to check.
Wood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mills Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Wood throws a fast counter high kick but Mills Jr manages to duck under it in time.
No joy there for Mills Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wood wants to counter the offense by Mills Jr and move into the clinch position.
Mills Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wood.
Thor Wood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wood moves out of range of the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thor Wood.
I think Mills Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carl Mills Jr!
Carl Mills Jr very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Goretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delta Frankzola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goretti comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Too Sexy. The crowd seem to be enjoying Frankzola's choice of entrance music: Night Train. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Goretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Delta Frankzola!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goretti leaves Frankzola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frankzola misses with a kick to the body
and Goretti counters with a stiff right hand.
Frankzola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goretti checks a leg kick.
Goretti cracks Frankzola with an open hand slap.
Frankzola is rocked!
Frankzola gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Goretti counters with a big right hand! Oh Frankzola is in trouble here! Goretti follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Goretti!
A victorious George Goretti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Delta Frankzola had this to say: 'hope my manager doesn't delete me!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bessarion Alexius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glorious Tyrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexius kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A Country Boy Can Survive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bessarion Alexius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Glorious Tyrone!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tyrone flicks out a counter leg kick but Alexius steps away.
Alexius needs to keep his hands up - Tyrone had a free shot at his head there.
Tyrone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tyrone wants to slow Alexius down by chopping away at his legs.
Tyrone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alexius on the side of the head.
Alexius moves away from the strike by Tyrone.
Alexius looking to score a takedown here. Tyrone is defending well but Alexius drives through and ends up in Tyrone's guard.
Tyrone keeping full guard, as Alexius tries to pass.
Tyrone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alexius defends well.
Tyrone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexius lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius stands up over Tyrone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tyrone is looking to cinch up a triangle. Alexius throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tyrone's body to avoid the submission. Tyrone has instead reached around Alexius's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tyrone arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Glorious Tyrone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ignat Grenovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fifth Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grenovsky comes to the cage accompanied by Harry Axe-Our people. Ignat Grenovsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ignat Grenovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fifth Fist!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grenovsky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fist connects with a body shot that sends Grenovsky's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Grenovsky misses its intended target.
Fist takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fist moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grenovsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fist.
Grenovsky misses with an uppercut
and Fist counters with a crisp one two that drops Grenovsky! Fist thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Grenovsky to his feet! Grenovsky is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grenovsky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grenovsky throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Fist defending well as Grenovsky loads up on a big left hand.
Fist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grenovsky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fist throws a hook but Grenovsky blocks it.
Fist sends Grenovsky crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fist is motioning to the referee to let Grenovsky up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Ignat Grenovsky has been cut.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Grenovsky is just out of range.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grenovsky manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist lands a right hook to the body.
A cross from Fist lands.
Fist fakes the body blow, causing Grenovsky to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Grenovsky goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fifth Fist!
Fifth Fist 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Babak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and First Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babak comes to the cage accompanied by Lose yourself - Eminem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohammed Babak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, First Fist!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Fist has knocked Babak down with a huge combo! Fist steps away and waves a wobbly Babak back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Mohammed Babak has been cut.
Fist thuds a left hand into Babak's body.
Fist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Babak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fist 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.
Nice sprawl there from Fist as Babak shoots in.
Fist cracks Babak with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Babak tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Fist pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Babak is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). First Fist!
A very excited looking First Fist made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Irbek Alborov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaspar Kohler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kohler has chosen Bang - Glass shattering song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
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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 St Petersburg, Irbek Alborov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaspar Kohler!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alborov scores with a punch to the head.
Alborov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kohler doesn't seem bothered though.
Alborov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kohler.
Alborov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kohler.
Kohler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alborov tries to avoid it but Kohler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alborov to the ground. Alborov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circling - Alborov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kohler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alborov misses the shot to the body.
Kohler scores with a jab. Alborov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Alborov.
Alborov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kohler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kohler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alborov as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Alborov misses the target.
Alborov throws a shot from downtown. Kohler moves away and avoids it.
Kohler takes one to the side of the head.
Kohler throws a jab when Alborov was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kohler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Irbek Alborov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaspar Kohler.
Kohler slips under a jab from Alborov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alborov has closed the distance and engaged Kohler in a clinch.
Kohler is trying to pull guard but Alborov has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Alborov.
Kohler tries a body shot but Alborov blocks it.
Kohler can't find room to land a body shot as Alborov controls the action.
Alborov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alborov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Alborov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alborov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kohler misses with some punches.
Alborov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kohler's elbow.
Kohler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kohler is looking to control Alborov's arms but Alborov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kohler has his back to the cage.
Alborov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kohler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kohler throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Alborov.
Kohler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alborov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kohler's elbow.
Alborov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kohler controls his hands.
Alborov digs a right hand into Kohler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kohler's gas tank.
Alborov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alborov cracks Kohler with a nice body shot.
Alborov can't find room to land a body shot as Kohler controls the action.
Kohler working aggressively here.
Alborov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alborov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kohler trying to land knees to the body.
Kohler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alborov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alborov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alborov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Alborov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kohler has Alborov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alborov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kohler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alborov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alborov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kohler controls his hands.
Alborov just leaning against Kohler, taking a breather.
Alborov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alborov has managed to clinch.
Kohler being controlled against the cage.
Alborov avoiding damage as Kohler throws knees to the body.
Kohler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alborov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kohler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Alborov.
Alborov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Alborov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alborov misses with a wild combination.
Kohler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irbek Alborov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Kohler.
Alborov misses the shot to the body.
Alborov punishes Kohler's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Kohler misses.
Alborov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alborov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kohler is just out of range.
Kohler misses with a hook
and Alborov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kohler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alborov manages to avoid it.
Alborov misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alborov, as that shot connected.
A punch lands to the side of Alborov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alborov misses with a hook. Kohler ducked under it nicely.
Irbek Alborov is winning the standup battle so far.
Alborov throws a hook to the side of Kohler's head but Kohler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kohler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alborov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kohler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kohler throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kohler drives through with a takedown into Alborov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kohler throws a big elbow that misses.
Alborov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kohler's guard.
Alborov is looking to stand up but Kohler won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alborov wants to stand and escape but instead Kohler has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Alborov keeping moving, preventing Kohler from controlling successfully.
Kohler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alborov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alborov has Kohler pulled in close to control his posture.
Kohler throws a big right hand that misses.
Kohler wants to control from the top but Alborov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alborov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alborov keeping moving, preventing Kohler from controlling successfully.
Kohler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alborov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alborov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alborov!
Kohler is looking to regain half guard here but Alborov keeps moving and retains side control.
Alborov tries to stand but Kohler is controlling his head.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circling - Alborov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alborov misses with a looping left.
Alborov sets himself, and Kohler steps forward looking for the clinch! Alborov avoids it this time.
Alborov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kohler can't find room to land a body shot as Alborov controls the action.
Kohler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kohler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kohler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alborov backwards.
Alborov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kohler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kohler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kohler.
Alborov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kohler backwards.
Kohler is trying to maintain a safe position but Alborov gets an underhook and turns Kohler into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kohler trying to control the position but instead, Alborov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kohler into the cage.
Alborov breaks the clinch.
Alborov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alborov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab from Kohler.
Alborov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kohler can do to turn this around?
Alborov misses the jab.
Alborov has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kohler misses with a knee to the head.
Irbek Alborov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alborov can't find room to land a body shot as Kohler controls the action.
Alborov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alborov taking a breather.
Alborov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irbek Alborov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alborov misses with a looping left.
Alborov missing with a left hand there. Kohler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alborov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A combination from Alborov does no damage.
Kohler throws a lazy uppercut
and Alborov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kohler tries to clinch but Alborov moves out of range.
Alborov misses with a body shot.
Alborov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kohler is just out of range.
Alborov takes a swing at Kohler's ribcage but misses.
Alborov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kohler misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alborov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kohler.
Kohler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Alborov misses its target.
Alborov staying out of range there.
Alborov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kohler backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kohler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kohler moves forwards but Alborov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A cross from Alborov lands.
Kohler is rocked!
Kohler gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Alborov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irbek Alborov!
Irbek Alborov retains his middleweight title!
Irbek Alborov very nearly forgot to thank Instinct amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Kaspar Kohler stepped up to the mic, saying 'I guess my jaw is broken again.. So where my soup? Good Job, mr.Alborov. ILL BE BACK, I think..'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blade Runner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Poole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runner comes to the cage accompanied by Smasher/Devourer by FEAR FACTORY. 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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275 lbs
9 - 1 - 1 |
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238 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Blade Runner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Poole!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runner lands with a nice body punch.
Runner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Poole counters with a nice leg kick.
Poole looks to score with a jab to the body but Runner is just out of range.
Runner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Runner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Runner wants to clinch but Poole slips to the side
and Poole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Runner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poole throws a jab when Runner was well out of range.
Poole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Runner throws a combination that misses
and Poole makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Runner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runner lands a jab.
Runner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Runner pushes Poole up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Poole has a couple of punches blocked by Runner.
A body shot lands from Poole.
Runner tries to circle away but Poole has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Runner throws an elbow but misses.
Poole lands with a short shot to the head.
Poole will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Runner up against the cage.
Poole can't find room to land a body shot as Runner controls the action.
Runner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poole tries to throw a body punch but Runner avoids it by throwing Poole back against the cage.
Poole leaning his opponent against the cage.
Poole controlling the action here for a moment.
Runner blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Runner backwards.
Poole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Poole gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Runner.
Runner takes a shot to the head.
Runner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Poole just stands there and leans against the cage.
Runner misses with an elbow strike.
Poole tries a body shot but Runner blocks it.
Poole keeps control of Runner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Runner prevents a body shot from Poole.
Poole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Poole fails to land.
Runner working aggressively here.
Runner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Runner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Poole's brow.
Poole swings wildly with an uppercut but Runner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poole misses with some punches.
Runner is trying to pull guard but Poole has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blade Runner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poole is working Runner over against the cage.
Poole lands a shot to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Runner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Poole's brow.
Good body shot from Poole.
Poole taking a breather.
Runner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Poole stalling in the clinch but Runner improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Poole prevents it.
Runner struggles to land a body shot inside as Poole controls his hands.
Poole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Poole dodges an elbow strike from Runner.
Runner prevents a body shot from Poole.
Poole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Poole lands a shot to the body.
Poole will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Runner up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Poole.
Runner tries to break the clinch but Poole is controlling the position.
Runner blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Poole dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A left lands for Poole.
Runner throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Poole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Poole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poole connects with a jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Poole. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Poole lands with a right hand.
Runner throws a lazy uppercut
and Poole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poole checks a low kick from Runner.
Runner throws a head kick but Poole moves out of range.
Poole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poole lands with a straight right. Runner didn't see that one coming.
Poole lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Runner at a distance.
Poole is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runner throws a hook to the side of Poole's head but Poole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poole checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Poole lands a big right hand that sends Runner crashing to the mat! Poole stays standing though and waves Runner back to his feet!
Runner is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Poole.
Oh Runner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Runner seems to have got his legs back now.
Runner misses with a body shot
and Poole counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Runner out cold! What a finish! Poole 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 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Poole!
Will Poole is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Will Poole thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Blade Runner was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't get too comfortable in that belt, I'll see you soon. '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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