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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fletcher Leone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Mugabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Diesel Blues" by Jim Johnston. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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295 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fletcher Leone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Mugabe!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugabe scores with a takedown into Leone's guard.
Leone looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mugabe wants to control from the top but Leone keeps moving.
Mugabe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mugabe is working Leone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mugabe cracks Leone with a solid left hand.
It looks like Fletcher Leone has been cut.
Mugabe postures up and lands a big shot to Leone's brow.
Fletcher Leone's cut is getting worse.
Mugabe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fletcher Leone's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mugabe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jeez, Fletcher Leone's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fletcher Leone's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rob Mugabe!
The defeated Fletcher Leone had this to say: 'It doesn't matter if you win or lose, you still in charge of your legacy!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Bjorkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanota Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanota Drake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik Bjorkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tanota Drake!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Bjorkman.
Drake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bjorkman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjorkman throws out the jab.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Tanota Drake has been cut.
Bjorkman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drake.
Bjorkman misses with a two punch combination.
Bjorkman lands a jab.
Bjorkman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bjorkman.
Drake throws a sloppy head kick and Bjorkman moves out of range easily.
Bjorkman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Drake sprawling to the canvas! Drake rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bjorkman finish him?!
Drake is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake glances at the clock... BAM! Bjorkman nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Drake crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Drake is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erik Bjorkman!
An out of breath Erik Bjorkman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe County (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Fransson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Joe County has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Joe County seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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280 lbs
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245 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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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 Helsinki, Joe County!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Fransson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fransson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
County has managed to clinch.
Fransson can't break the clinch.
Fransson can't get the takedown.
County works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fransson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but County is defending well.
Fransson is trying to pull guard but County has him pressed against the cage.
Joe County has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Fransson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
County holding his opponent close, against the cage.
County lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Roger Fransson has been cut.
Fransson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. County avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
County lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
County pressing his opponent against the cage.
County definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
County is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fransson working hard to break the clinch.
Fransson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but County pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fransson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
County displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fransson up against the cage.
Fransson wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee is keeping an eye on County - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fransson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. County smiles and moves away.
County scores with a jab to the jaw.
County lands with a right hand.
County takes the fight into the clinch.
Fransson wants to stall.
Fransson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fransson goes for a takedown attempt but County pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
County feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Franssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
County has closed the distance and engaged Fransson in a clinch.
Fransson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. County gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fransson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
County is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fransson is defending well.
County leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from County.
Stalling in the clinch from County.
County wants the takedown. Fransson is fighting it off but County persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fransson's guard against the cage.
Fransson has an active guard here but County has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
County prevents Fransson from improving his position.
County sitting and controlling from the half guard.
County has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fransson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. County is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe County dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Fransson's cut.
That's time! County's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice takedown defense from County. No joy for Fransson on that attempt.
Fransson closes this distance looking for a takedown but County circles away.
County shoots for a takedown but Fransson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fransson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
County lands the left hand.
County keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joe County has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Fransson.
County clinches.
County content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fransson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fransson is looking for a takedown.
Fransson tries to score a body lock takedown but County shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
County stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fransson wants to stall.
Joe County has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fransson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but County has him pressed against the cage.
Fransson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
County clinches up against the cage.
Fransson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
County lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fransson.
Fransson is breathing heavily.
County throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
County manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fransson can't break the clinch.
County crunches a lovely knee into Fransson's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
County stalling against the cage.
County softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
County stalling against the cage.
County slows down the pace here.
County has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fransson regains guard immediately.
County works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
County is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by County.
Fransson is looking to control County's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fransson avoid being mounted?
County content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fransson wants to sweep but County has passed to side control!
County staying calm.
County will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
County's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
County seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fransson for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fransson tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe County dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Fransson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fransson tries to bum rush County with a series of wild strikes but County uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
County is looking to counter the offense by Fransson and move into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fransson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fransson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but County has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
County prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on County - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fransson is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fransson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
County lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fransson backwards.
County controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
County is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from County.
County content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fransson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables County to keep the fight standing.
Joe County has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Fransson.
Fransson is trying to pull guard but County has him pressed against the cage.
Fransson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fransson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. County avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
County gets underhooks to prevent Fransson's takedown attempt.
Fransson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fransson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
County content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fransson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
County stops a takedown attempt from Fransson.
County'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.
Fransson is trying to pull guard but County has him pressed against the cage.
County digs a right hand underneath Fransson's ribcage. Fransson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. County obliges.
County lands a left hand.
County drops Fransson with a big right hand! County charges in looking to finish - Fransson manages to keep County in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
That has opened up Roger Fransson's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fransson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as County controls the pace.
County is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fransson can do to turn this around?
Further stalling from County.
Fransson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and County is now in half guard.
County is taking a breather. Fransson 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.
County is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fransson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
County content just to control the position here.
Fransson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
County with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
County passes to side control.
Roger Fransson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fransson is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe County showed his dominance in that final round.
Well County has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe County!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Talbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doyle Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk has chosen American Encore as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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268 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jefferson Talbot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doyle Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talbot connects with a crisp jab.
Hawk avoids the head kick by Talbot.
A punch combination from Talbot misses.
And Hawk tries to counter it with a takedown but Talbot pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Talbot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hawk momentarily.
Hawk checks a leg kick nicely.
Hawk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Talbot 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.
Talbot misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a shoot takedown. Talbot fights it but they end up in guard.
Hawk drops back looking for a leg! Talbot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Talbot manages to kick Hawk off! Hawk jumps back into Talbot's guard.
Talbot has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hawk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talbot is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Talbot will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hawk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hawk drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hawk seems to have locked his on tight now - Talbot screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hawk, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Doyle Hawk!
Doyle Hawk 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.
The defeated Jefferson Talbot had this to say: 'I got sloppy and he got lucky.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Gunvaldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjorn Gunvaldsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Gunvaldsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson punishes Gunvaldsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Roger Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunvaldsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nelson was covering up waiting for the punch and Gunvaldsson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gunvaldsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nelson wants to improve his position but instead Gunvaldsson has moved into half guard.
Nelson trying to hold on to Gunvaldsson's head to control him but Gunvaldsson postures up.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Gunvaldsson has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson working Nelson over with strikes.
Gunvaldsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gunvaldsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Nelson is trying to control but can't.
Gunvaldsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gunvaldsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gunvaldsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gunvaldsson connects with a nice short shot to Nelson's temple.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Gunvaldsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Gunvaldsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gunvaldsson working over Nelson with some ground and pound. Nelson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gunvaldsson controlling the action here.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunvaldsson controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been informed that Nelson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gunvaldsson working Nelson over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunvaldsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gunvaldsson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.
Gunvaldsson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gunvaldsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gunvaldsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nelson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gunvaldsson has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gunvaldsson lands a big shot there that rocks Nelson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gunvaldsson prevents Nelson from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Gunvaldsson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Gunvaldsson moved out of range.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses
and Gunvaldsson counters with a shoot takedown. Nelson fights it but they end up in guard.
Gunvaldsson landing with the ground and pound.
Gunvaldsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gunvaldsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gunvaldsson has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
Gunvaldsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nelson being controlled here, momentarily.
Gunvaldsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunvaldsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nelson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gunvaldsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Nelson is rocked!
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gunvaldsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunvaldsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gunvaldsson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nelson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gunvaldsson gets to mount! Nelson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gunvaldsson controlling the pace for now.
Nelson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gunvaldsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Nelson tries to hold on but Gunvaldsson pushes him away.
Gunvaldsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nelson tries to hold on but Gunvaldsson pushes him away.
Gunvaldsson controlling the pace for now.
Nelson tries to reverse the position but Gunvaldsson maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gunvaldsson trying to pass the guard but Nelson defending well.
Gunvaldsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nelson is looking to control Gunvaldsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gunvaldsson connects with a nice short shot to Nelson's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gunvaldsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gunvaldsson prevents Nelson from improving his position.
Nelson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gunvaldsson jumps into side control!
Gunvaldsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
Gunvaldsson controlling the position.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Gunvaldsson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gunvaldsson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gunvaldsson showed some decent athleticism there.
Gunvaldsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Gunvaldsson is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson is pressing down on Gunvaldsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Gunvaldsson pushes his legs off easily.
Gunvaldsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gunvaldsson passes into half guard.
Gunvaldsson controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nelson is trying to control but can't.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bjorn Gunvaldsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunvaldsson pulls his head out easily.
Gunvaldsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nelson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Roger Nelson has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nelson scores with a body shot.
Nelson catches Gunvaldsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gunvaldsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nelson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Gunvaldsson working away.
Nelson is being controlled here.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nelson can't do much from the bottom here.
Gunvaldsson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gunvaldsson controls the position.
Nelson tries to buck Gunvaldsson off but Gunvaldsson is having none of it.
Gunvaldsson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gunvaldsson grinds an elbow into Nelson's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunvaldsson grinds an elbow into Nelson's temple.
Nelson can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Gunvaldsson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Nelson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gunvaldsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nelson is able to avoid easily.
Gunvaldsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nelson's guard.
Nelson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gunvaldsson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nelson's body to avoid the submission. Nelson has instead reached around Gunvaldsson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nelson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roger Nelson!
Roger Nelson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Bjorn Gunvaldsson was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back bigger and stronger!! No one can really stop the Devil!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scottie McHaggardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Silence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silence has chosen Get Ur Freak On as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Scottie McHaggardy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Silence!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silence needs to keep his hands up - McHaggardy had a free shot at his head there.
McHaggardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silence was well out of range. Poor timing from McHaggardy.
Silence scores with a one two! McHaggardy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Silence with a poor takedown
and McHaggardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McHaggardy lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for McHaggardy.
Silence fails with a takedown attempt.
Silence throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling McHaggardy to counter with a crisp jab.
McHaggardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silence tries for a takedown but McHaggardy circles away easily
and McHaggardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Scottie McHaggardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Silence.
Silence falls off balance throwing a combination
and McHaggardy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silence fails with the takedown
and McHaggardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHaggardy scores with a nice head shot.
Silence takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silence tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McHaggardy counters with a series of strikes. Silence will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silence doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McHaggardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silence thinking.
Silence has closed the distance and engaged McHaggardy in a clinch.
Nice body punch from McHaggardy - that landed with a thud.
McHaggardy stalling.
McHaggardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Silence is working for takedown but McHaggardy is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHaggardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silence is looking to break free of the clinch but McHaggardy has double underhooks.
McHaggardy throws a head punch that misses.
Silence is trying to push McHaggardy away but McHaggardy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silence lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Scottie McHaggardy has been cut.
McHaggardy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silence swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McHaggardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silence gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McHaggardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McHaggardy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McHaggardy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jimmy Silence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McHaggardy lands a nice shot that snaps Silence's head back.
Silence takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silence takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHaggardy tries to clinch but Silence moves out of range.
Silence throws a counter combo.
McHaggardy lands a slapping body shot.
McHaggardy punishes Silence's body with a nice straight punch.
McHaggardy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silence swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McHaggardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silence paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silence throws a left and a right that both miss
and McHaggardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from McHaggardy does it's job there.
Silence throws a left and a right that both miss
and McHaggardy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silence looks winded!
Silence misses with a double jab
enabling McHaggardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Silence throws a leg kick
and McHaggardy counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McHaggardy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silence throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McHaggardy counters with a left to the body.
McHaggardy tries to clinch up but Silence circles away and keeps his distance.
Silence swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McHaggardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McHaggardy sizes up Silence with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McHaggardy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A left and a right from McHaggardy both land. Nice combination.
Silence misses with a combination
and McHaggardy counters with a left to the body.
McHaggardy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McHaggardy lands with a good body shot.
Silence misses with a jab to the body
and McHaggardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silence misses with a double jab
and Silence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie McHaggardy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scottie McHaggardy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McHaggardy instigates a clinch.
A short right from McHaggardy.
McHaggardy has Silence pressed against the cage, preventing Silence from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McHaggardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silence blocking some punches.
McHaggardy lands with a short shot to the head.
Silence has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McHaggardy scores with a nice hook to the head.
McHaggardy gets through Silence's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McHaggardy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McHaggardy misses with a punch on the inside.
McHaggardy lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silence wants to get back to striking at distance but McHaggardy won't allow it.
McHaggardy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silence has his takedown stuffed
and McHaggardy counters with a stiff right hand.
McHaggardy cracks Silence with a good jab.
Silence falls off balance throwing a combination
and McHaggardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silence lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Silence takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silence throws a left and a right that both miss
and McHaggardy counters with a two punch combo.
Scottie McHaggardy is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McHaggardy jabs at Silence's body.
Silence swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McHaggardy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silence is breathing heavily.
Silence with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McHaggardy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McHaggardy lands a nice looking body shot.
McHaggardy scores with a jab to the body.
Silence closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McHaggardy scores with a hook.
Silence darts in trying to clinch
and McHaggardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McHaggardy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silence on the side of the head.
McHaggardy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silence stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silence is trying desperately to land a takedown but McHaggardy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Silence.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHaggardy slips a jab and a cross from Silence.
McHaggardy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice uppercut lands for McHaggardy. That snapped Silence's head back.
McHaggardy scores with a body shot.
McHaggardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from McHaggardy.
Silence misses with a combination
and McHaggardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silence throws a lazy head kick
and McHaggardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McHaggardy with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McHaggardy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silence looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silence throws an off balance right hand
and McHaggardy counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHaggardy scores with a body shot.
McHaggardy cracks Silence with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McHaggardy digs a good hook to Silence's body.
Silence misses with a double jab
and McHaggardy counters with a straight right hand.
Silence takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silence misses with a combination
letting McHaggardy counter with a right hand.
McHaggardy scores with a jab. Silence acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McHaggardy scores with the left hand. Silence knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Silence misses.
Nice uppercut there from McHaggardy.
McHaggardy cracks Silence with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie McHaggardy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scottie McHaggardy's cut.
That's time! McHaggardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McHaggardy 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.
McHaggardy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silence has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silence tries to break the clinch but McHaggardy is controlling the position.
McHaggardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silence has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McHaggardy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Silence can turn it around.
Silence wants to get back to striking at distance but McHaggardy won't allow it.
Silence blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silence is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McHaggardy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHaggardy prevents Silence from breaking the clinch.
McHaggardy slows down the pace here.
McHaggardy throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McHaggardy fails to land.
McHaggardy taking a breather.
Silence wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McHaggardy lands a hook that snaps the head of Silence backwards.
Silence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHaggardy slips a jab and a cross from Silence.
It looked like McHaggardy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Silence.
Nice body punch from McHaggardy.
Silence looks to land a combination but McHaggardy avoids it well.
Silence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McHaggardy misses with a double jab.
Silence circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silence takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McHaggardy scores with a hook to the body. Silence takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McHaggardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silence can do to turn this around?
McHaggardy tests Silence's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McHaggardy throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McHaggardy clobbers Silence with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McHaggardy!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silence closes the distance but McHaggardy moves to the side
and McHaggardy counters with a one-two to the body.
McHaggardy digs a good body shot into Silence's ribs.
Silence shoots in and bounces McHaggardy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McHaggardy wants to sweep here but Silence controlling him for the moment.
Silence missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silence makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McHaggardy trying to strike off his back.
Silence's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McHaggardy is looking for a triangle but Silence pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHaggardy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Silence really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McHaggardy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silence keeping moving, preventing McHaggardy from controlling successfully.
Silence wants to stand and escape but McHaggardy is having none of it.
McHaggardy wants to pass the guard but Silence is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie McHaggardy clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Scottie McHaggardy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silence tries for a takedown but McHaggardy circles away easily
and McHaggardy counters with a straight right hand.
Silence with a poor takedown
and McHaggardy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McHaggardy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silence's hands.
McHaggardy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McHaggardy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McHaggardy lands with a right hand.
Jimmy Silence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McHaggardy scores with a jab. Silence acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silence is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Silence falls off balance throwing a combination
and McHaggardy counters with a right hand to the body.
McHaggardy gets tackled into the cage by Silence. Silence maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McHaggardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McHaggardy.
McHaggardy can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silence.
Silence blocking some punches.
McHaggardy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silence backwards.
Silence tries to break the clinch but McHaggardy is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McHaggardy.
Scottie McHaggardy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silence looks to clinch
and McHaggardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silence thinking.
Silence falls off balance throwing a combination
and McHaggardy counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHaggardy moves in looking to clinch but Silence pushes him off.
Silence gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McHaggardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Silence misses with a few strikes there.
Silence lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Silence.
Silence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Silence misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McHaggardy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHaggardy wants to clinch.
Silence takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silence throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McHaggardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silence swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McHaggardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silence throws a left and a right that both miss
and McHaggardy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McHaggardy thuds a left hand into Silence's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McHaggardy.
McHaggardy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silence takes one on the button.
McHaggardy scores with the left hand. Silence knows he should have avoided that one.
McHaggardy scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McHaggardy gets a clinch.
Silence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McHaggardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silences head.
McHaggardy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McHaggardy.
Silence is rocked!
McHaggardy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silence backwards.
Silence is still on wobbly legs! Can McHaggardy finish him?
McHaggardy misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie McHaggardy had his way with Jimmy Silence in that round.
The cut man is working on Scottie McHaggardy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Silence misses with a combination
and McHaggardy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McHaggardy lands with a cross.
McHaggardy connects with a body shot.
Silence throws a combination that misses
and McHaggardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silence takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McHaggardy lands with an uppercut that bounces Silence off the cage and back into range.
McHaggardy lands a jab.
McHaggardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McHaggardy lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McHaggardy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silences jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silence throws a combination that misses
and McHaggardy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silence gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McHaggardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silence is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Silence falls off balance throwing a combination
and McHaggardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silence thinking.
McHaggardy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McHaggardy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silence with a poor takedown
and McHaggardy counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by McHaggardy - just one landing.
Silence shoots and misses
and McHaggardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scottie McHaggardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Silence.
McHaggardy cracks Silence with a good jab.
McHaggardy scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silence misses with a wild combination.
McHaggardy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McHaggardy connects with the punch.
Silence swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McHaggardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silence throws a left and a right that both miss
and McHaggardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silence tries to keep at a distance but McHaggardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
McHaggardy pushes Silence back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McHaggardy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McHaggardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Silence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silence seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHaggardy misses with some punches.
Silence has had enough of the clinch but McHaggardy keeps him there for the moment.
Silence blocks an uppercut.
Silence breaks from the clinch.
McHaggardy moves into range and clinches up with Silence.
McHaggardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Silence has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McHaggardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silence is trying to push McHaggardy away but McHaggardy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silence wants to get back to striking at distance but McHaggardy won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHaggardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
McHaggardy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from McHaggardy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McHaggardy.
Silence jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McHaggardy walks away with a smile on his face. Silence gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McHaggardy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Silence. Those never looked like landing.
McHaggardy lands with a good body shot.
Silence shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silence misses with a takedown attempt
and McHaggardy counters with a left to the body.
Jimmy Silence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scottie McHaggardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McHaggardy jabs at Silence's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scottie McHaggardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McHaggardy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:43
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:43
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scottie McHaggardy!
Scottie McHaggardy retains his lightweight title!
Scottie McHaggardy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Holbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolf Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, William Holbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolf Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson tries to move into range but Holbert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Holbert lands a really nice looking cross but Eriksson seems unphased.
Eriksson shoots for a takedown but Holbert saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holbert connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Rolf Eriksson has been cut.
Holbert 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.
Eriksson takes one to the chin there.
Holbert swinging wildly here.
Holbert stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Eriksson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Eriksson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Holbert fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eriksson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holbert looks to land a combination. Eriksson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holbert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holbert shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Eriksson eats them both and turns towards Holbert to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eriksson or perhaps it was just good defense by Holbert, which made it look bad.
William Holbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolf Eriksson.
Holbert scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eriksson in his tracks.
Eriksson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Eriksson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Holbert scores with the left hand. Eriksson knows he should have avoided that one.
Eriksson misses with a takedown attempt
and Holbert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eriksson.
Eriksson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holbert is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Holbert with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eriksson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eriksson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Eriksson is rocked!
Holbert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eriksson.
Eriksson is still on wobbly legs! Can Holbert finish him?
Holbert catches Eriksson with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Eriksson forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). William Holbert!
William Holbert seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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