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MMAHelsinki - 29 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Faction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kongsak Sitboonme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Faction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kongsak Sitboonme!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitboonme drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Faction tries to buck Sitboonme off but Sitboonme is having none of it.
Faction tries to control but Sitboonme manages to take his back.
Sitboonme is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Faction taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Sitboonme.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kongsak Sitboonme!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leo Oscar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaki Zaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Oscar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Oscar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zaki Zaki!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oscar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oscar wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Oscar misses.
Oscar looks to land a combination but Zaki avoids it well.
Oscar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zaki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oscar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leo Oscar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
Oscar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zaki pushes Oscar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Oscar is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oscar swivels and escapes.
Zaki goes for a double leg but Oscar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oscar continues to drive forward.
Zaki avoids the head kick by Oscar.
Zaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oscar defends it well.
Zaki tries for a takedown but Oscar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oscar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zaki on his heels. He'll look to pass Zaki's guard now, I'm sure.
Zaki scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Oscar shoots in and gets a takedown into Zaki's guard.
Zaki pushes Oscar off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Oscar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oscar throws a sloppy head kick and Zaki moves out of range easily.
Zaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Oscar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oscar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zaki throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oscar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oscar wants it to stay on the feet.
Zaki tries to clinch up
and Oscar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oscar drives through with a takedown into Zaki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zaki has his feet on Oscar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Zaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oscar sprawls well. Oscar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Oscar drives through and clinches with Zaki against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oscar manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Oscar misses.
Zaki shoots in for a takedown but Oscar shows good takedown defense.
Oscar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zaki scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Zaki with that takedown attempt.
Oscar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zaki sprawls well initially but Oscar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zaki kicks Oscar off and gets back to his feet.
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 Leo Oscar will probably get the nod.
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.
Zaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oscar jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Oscar tries to clinch up but Zaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zaki should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Oscar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zaki pushes Oscar off and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zaki.
Oscar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oscar dives in and scores a takedown into Zaki's guard.
Zaki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oscar uses from the top position.
Zaki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oscar's guard.
Zaki wants to control from the top but Oscar keeps moving.
Oscar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zaki on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zaki passes into half guard.
Oscar is trying to maintain the position but Zaki is very close to passing his half guard.
Zaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oscar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oscar is staying active underneath Zaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zaki passes to full mount!
Oscar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oscar tries to get out of the position.
Zaki wants to control the pace but Oscar is squirming around nicely.
Zaki landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaki stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Zaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leo Oscar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
Oscar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oscar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zaki throws a series of punches but Oscar moves out of range.
Oscar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oscar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaki tries to clinch up but Oscar circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaki misses with a wild combination.
Oscar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oscar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oscar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zaki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zaki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oscar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zaki is looking to cinch up a triangle. Oscar throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Zaki's body to avoid the submission. Zaki has instead reached around Oscar's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Zaki arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zaki Zaki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ukko Pietarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jihn Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knuckles comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Savages by Theory of a Deadman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jihn Knuckles looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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237 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful |
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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, Ukko Pietarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jihn Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Pietarinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knuckles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Knuckles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knuckles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knuckles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pietarinen is looking to stand up but Knuckles isn't so interested in that idea.
Pietarinen has momentary wrist control but Knuckles slips an elbow through the middle.
Pietarinen is looking to stand up but Knuckles isn't so interested in that idea.
Knuckles throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pietarinen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knuckles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
It looks like Ukko Pietarinen has been cut.
Pietarinen 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.
Knuckles is looking to work some ground and pound but Pietarinen has wrist control.
Knuckles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pietarinen wants to stand and escape but Knuckles is having none of it.
Knuckles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ukko Pietarinen's cut is getting worse.
Knuckles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ukko Pietarinen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ukko Pietarinen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jihn Knuckles!
Jihn Knuckles decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eero Finnila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olav Haakonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eero Finnila had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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225 lbs
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283 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eero Finnila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olav Haakonsson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haakonsson shoots and misses
and Finnila decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haakonsson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Haakonsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Finnila wanted to stand there but Haakonsson had control of the position.
Finnila wants to pass the guard but Haakonsson is keeping the position.
Finnila sitting in guard here, content to control.
Finnila trying to control but Haakonsson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnila controlling from the top position.
Haakonsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Finnila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haakonsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Finnila is looking to advance position but Haakonsson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
My spies in DiscoClub inform me that Haakonsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Finnila is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Haakonsson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Haakonsson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Finnila has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Finnila!
Finnila trying to control the position from guard on top but Haakonsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haakonsson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Finnila rolls with it to try and escape but Haakonsson cranks on the arm and Finnila is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olav Haakonsson!
Olav Haakonsson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Instinct [out of stock until Feb 03 2016], into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helmeri Haapasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and wu xu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). wu xu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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254 lbs
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272 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Helmeri Haapasaari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, wu xu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
xu dives in for a single leg takedown but Haapasaari sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from xu - that will leave a mark!
wu xu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haapasaari feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Haapasaari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
xu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haapasaari is controlling him.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - xu has eaten all the pies!
Haapasaari lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haapasaari won't allow xu to get back to his feet.
Haapasaari pushes down on xu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
xu trying to get back to full guard but Haapasaari takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Haapasaari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Haapasaari with shots to the head and body - xu looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
xu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
xu tries to improve his position but instead Haapasaari has taken his back!
Haapasaari is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A lull in the action here.
Haapasaari has the hooks in. xu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
xu is still trying to improve position.
Haapasaari lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Haapasaari.
Haapasaari is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and xu taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Haapasaari.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helmeri Haapasaari!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Bitchping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bitchping comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm - Darude. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitchell Bitchping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kullervo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kullervo is looking to clinch but Bitchping is avoiding it.
Bitchping throws a body kick that misses.
Bitchping ducks under a wild hook from Kullervo.
Kullervo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bitchping has time to react.
Kullervo forces Bitchping back against the cage and clinches.
Kullervo prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've been informed that Kullervo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kullervo trying to stall but Bitchping improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kullervo seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Kullervo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kullervo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo trying to land knees to the body.
Bitchping blocks an elbow strike.
Bitchping blocking some punches.
Kullervo landing knees to the body.
Kullervo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bitchping has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kullervo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kullervo lands a shot to the body.
Bitchping is breathing heavily.
Kullervo cracks Bitchping with a nice body shot.
Kullervo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kullervo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kullervo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kullervo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bitchping backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo is stalling here.
Kullervo tries to land knees in the clinch but Bitchping avoids the damage to the body.
Kullervo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Bitchping has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Still in the clinch, Kullervo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kullervo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bitchping has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kullervo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchell Bitchping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kullervo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bitchping avoids it.
Kullervo gets through Bitchping's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kullervo pushes Bitchping back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Kullervo as the two fighters clinch.
Bitchping wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kullervo has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo has Bitchping pushed against the cage.
Kullervo pushes Bitchping back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bitchping blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kullervo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bitchping backwards.
Kullervo tries a body shot but Bitchping blocks it.
The referee calls for Kullervo to work.
Kullervo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kullervo pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kullervo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo wants to stall.
Kullervo misses with a punch on the inside.
Bitchping being controlled against the cage.
Bitchping's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Kullervo fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for Kullervo to work.
Bitchping managing to block the knees to the body from Kullervo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kullervo dominated that round.
That's time! Bitchping's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kullervo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bitchping.
Bitchping avoids the body shot from Kullervo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kullervo. Bitchping does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bitchping throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kullervo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bitchping throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kullervo checks the leg kick.
Kullervo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kullervo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bitchping throws a chopping leg kick but Kullervo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bitchping misses with a shot to the body
letting Kullervo counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Bitchping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitchping avoids the body shot from Kullervo.
Kullervo blocks a low kick nicely.
Bitchping scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bitchping dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitchping misses with a hook.
Bitchping shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kullervo eats them both and turns towards Bitchping to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kullervo misses with a hook
enabling Bitchping to counter with a crisp jab.
Bitchping takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bitchping misses with a low kick.
Bitchping with a nice cross.
Kullervo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bitchping.
Both fighters circling a little - Kullervo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bitchping uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kullervo.
Kullervo scores with a hook to the body. Bitchping takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bitchping's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kullervo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bitchping scrambles back to his feet.
Kullervo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bitchping uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kullervo.
An inside leg kick from Bitchping misses.
Bitchping looks to throw the jab but Kullervo is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitchping takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bitchping looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kullervo connects with a jab.
Kullervo throws a body punch but Bitchping moves out of range.
As Kullervo looks to move away, Bitchping throws a big counter combo but Kullervo just gets out of the way.
Bitchping pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kullervo is out of range and Bitchping settles back down.
Bitchping throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Bitchping.
Bitchping takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kullervo. Bitchping does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kullervo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kullervo blocks a leg kick.
Kullervo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kullervo looks to land a right hand but Bitchping moved out of range.
Kullervo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bitchping counters with a left and a right that stings Kullervo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kalle Kullervo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Bitchping misses.
Kullervo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bitchping's head.
It looks like Mitchell Bitchping has been cut.
Bitchping takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bitchping is looking to chop away at Kullervo's legs.
Kullervo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kullervo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kullervo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bitchping swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kullervo slips under a jab.
Bitchping on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kullervo tries to clinch up
and Bitchping connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitchping avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Kullervo cracks a nice hook into Bitchping's ribs.
Kullervo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Kullervo coming out on top.
Kullervo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bitchping.
Kullervo scores with a nice body kick.
Kullervo has managed to clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kullervo.
Kullervo stalls.
Bitchping takes a shot to the head.
Kullervo tries to land a knee to the head but Bitchping blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kullervo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mitchell Bitchping'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. This is the final round!
Bitchping misses with a double jab
and Kullervo counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Kullervo misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Kullervo.
Kullervo ducks under a wild hook from Bitchping.
Kullervo cracks Bitchping with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kullervo. Bitchping does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bitchping scores with a shot to the body.
Bitchping throws a combination that misses
and Bitchping takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitchping throws a chopping leg kick but Kullervo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bitchping looks to land a left hand but Kullervo moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Bitchping.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kullervo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bitchping swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Bitchping misses.
Bitchping gets tackled into the cage by Kullervo. Kullervo maintains the clinch.
Kullervo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kullervo can't find room to land a body shot as Bitchping controls the action.
Kullervo stalling against the cage.
Kullervo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bitchping is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kullervo stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitchping escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bitchping ducks right into an uppercut from Kullervo.
Kullervo staying out of range there.
Bitchping misses with a looping right.
Bitchping connects with a body shot.
Kullervo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bitchping counters with a straight right hand.
Bitchping throws a solid leg kick but Kullervo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bitchping.
Bitchping cracks Kullervo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kullervo throws a jab but it's blocked by Bitchping.
Kullervo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bitchping.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kullervo lands a jab.
Kullervo looks to throw the jab but Bitchping is out of range.
Kalle Kullervo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kullervo throws a sloppy body shot
and Bitchping counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bitchping.
A counter left hand to the body from Bitchping misses its target.
Kullervo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bitchping throws out the jab.
Bitchping wants to land a leg kick but Kullervo is out of range.
It seemed like Kullervo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bitchping throws a right hand that Kullervo ducks under and follows up with a left that Kullervo also avoids with ease.
Bitchping scores with a nice strike.
Kullervo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kullervo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bitchping counters with a one-two to the body.
Kullervo digs a good body shot into Bitchping's ribs.
Kullervo checks a leg kick.
Kullervo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bitchping jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bitchping takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bitchping keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitchping throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kullervo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kullervo lands a glancing blow to the side of Bitchping's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kullervo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bitchping walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kullervo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kullervo! But no joy.
Kullervo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bitchping avoids the body shot from Kullervo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kullervo.
Donk. Kullervo catches Bitchping right on the button with a cross.
Bitchping throws a body punch but Kullervo moves out of range.
Kullervo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bitchping.
Bitchping throws a jab but it's blocked by Kullervo.
Mitchell Bitchping has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bitchping misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kalle Kullervo.
Well Kullervo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kullervo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe County (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Palmeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe County!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Palmeri!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
County tries to clinch but Palmeri moves out of range.
County throws a big shot that misses.
Palmeri misses with a straight right.
County fails with an attempt to clinch.
County has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DiscoClub in the buildup to the fight.
Palmeri lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Palmeri as he connects with a hook.
County bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Palmeri's head.
Palmeri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from County.
County ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palmeri moves away.
County drops his hands momentarily and Palmeri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
County steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmeri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmeri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palmeri lands a nice shot that snaps County's head back.
County forces Palmeri back against the cage and clinches.
County leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on County - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmeri breaks from the clinch.
Palmeri lands a nice looking body shot.
Palmeri throws a hook but County blocks it.
Palmeri throws a lazy right hand but County sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
County tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Palmeri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Palmeri, as that shot connected.
County moves into range and clinches up with Palmeri.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Palmeri.
Palmeri blocks an uppercut.
Palmeri is trying to break free.
County stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Palmeri blocks a body shot from County.
County tries a body shot but Palmeri blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
County doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
County tries to work over Palmeri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palmeri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as County walks away with a smile on his face. Palmeri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
County has managed to clinch.
Palmeri is struggling to control the position.
County misses with a body punch.
Palmeri taking a breather.
Palmeri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palmeri tries to keep at a distance but County has taken the fight into the clinch.
County lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palmeri backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Palmeri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
County blocks a body shot from Palmeri.
Palmeri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri gets a trip takedown into half guard.
County is trying to stand back up but Palmeri is controlling him
County keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmeri working the head and body with strikes.
Palmeri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. County defending well though.
Palmeri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
County avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palmeri.
County blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palmeri.
Palmeri throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing County to regain full guard.
Palmeri postures up and lands a big shot to County's brow.
County preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Palmeri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
County is pulling down on Palmeri's head to control his posture.
County working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palmeri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palmeri passes into half guard.
County trying to control here.
Palmeri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Palmeri misses with a head shot. County uses the momentum to regain guard.
County bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Palmeri's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
County postures up.
County is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Palmeri is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Palmeri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
County shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Palmeri as he avoids it easily.
Palmeri scores with a crisp jab that stopped County in his tracks.
Palmeri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palmeri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Palmeri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Palmeri throws a body shot but no joy.
County scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
County shoots in for a takedown but Palmeri shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circling - Palmeri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
County walks into a stiff left hand from Palmeri.
County tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Palmeri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palmeri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from County.
Palmeri might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
County changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Palmeri tries to avoid it but County manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Palmeri to the ground. Palmeri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Palmeri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe County. That's going to take a lot out of him.
County tries to clinch there but Palmeri circles away.
Palmeri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Palmeri lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmeri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from County.
Palmeri scores with a nice head shot.
Palmeri scores with a sloppy right hand. County should have avoided that one.
County fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
County throws a right and a left that Palmeri avoids nicely.
Palmeri has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
County misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Palmeri.
Palmeri scores with a hook to the body. County takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from County.
Palmeri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Palmeri cracks a nice hook into County's ribs.
Palmeri tries a head kick but it misses.
Frankie Palmeri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
County has closed the distance and engaged Palmeri in a clinch.
Palmeri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmeri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from County.
And Palmeri tries to counter it with a takedown but County pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Palmeri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from County is predictable there
and Palmeri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
County blocks the body kick.
Palmeri looks to land a right hand but County moved out of range.
County's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Palmeri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! County scrambles back to his feet.
County takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Palmeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palmeri takes one on the button.
County takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Palmeri. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Palmeri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Palmeri tries to keep at a distance but County has taken the fight into the clinch.
Palmeri breaks the clinch.
County with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from County.
County ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palmeri throws a shot to the body.
Palmeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. County sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Palmeri tries to get set, County tries to push him back and clinch up but Palmeri manages to avoid the attempt.
County tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Palmeri defends well and County ends up having to push Palmeri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from County. Those never looked like landing.
Palmeri scores with a hook.
County misses with an uppercut.
County shoots in looking for a takedown. Palmeri tries to sprawl out of it but County keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Palmeri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
County takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
County swings for the body but Palmeri moves out of range.
Palmeri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Palmeri misses the jab.
County fails with an attempt to clinch.
Palmeri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Palmeri throws a hook but County avoids it easily.
County closes the distance but Palmeri moves to the side
and Palmeri counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
County throws a right hand that Palmeri ducks under and follows up with a left that Palmeri also avoids with ease.
Jab from Palmeri.
Palmeri tests County's chin there with a solid looking shot.
County throws a low kick but it's checked well by Palmeri.
County fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Palmeri, pushing him back against the cage.
County content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Palmeri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Palmeri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
County drives through and clinches with Palmeri against the cage.
Joe County has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Palmeri can't break the clinch.
County dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
County gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Palmeri.
Palmeri being controlled against the cage.
County prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
County scores with a nice hook to the head.
County tries to stall but Palmeri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Palmeri working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmeri misses with a hook from the clinch.
County is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
County stalling against the cage.
County tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
County looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Palmeri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Palmeri.
County doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Palmeri counters with a nice body shot.
Frankie Palmeri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
County keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Palmeri.
County ducks under a wild hook from Palmeri.
A big right from Palmeri misses.
County is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Palmeri.
Palmeri ducks under a wild hook from County.
County takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
County misses with a looping left.
Palmeri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
County slips a jab from Palmeri.
Palmeri throws a shot from downtown. County moves away and avoids it.
Palmeri misses with the combination.
Palmeri lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
County takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Palmeri throws a jab but it's blocked by County.
Palmeri throws a right hand that County ducks under and follows up with a left that County also avoids with ease.
County with a lazy takedown attempt
and Palmeri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Palmeri misses with an uppercut. County saw that one coming.
County is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri circles away from the clinch attempt
and Palmeri counters with a nice uppercut.
County tries to clinch but Palmeri is having none of it.
County closes the distance but Palmeri moves to the side
and County takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
County moves out of range as Palmeri strikes.
County wants to clinch.
Good shot there by Palmeri.
County looks to throw the jab but Palmeri is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
County moves away from the strike by Palmeri.
Palmeri misses with a hook. County ducked under it nicely.
Palmeri lands a slapping body shot.
County fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Palmeri! But no joy.
Palmeri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent County stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
County throws a big shot that misses.
County drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Palmeri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmeri jabs County right on the nose. County blinks but takes it well.
County is rocked!
County misses with a body shot.
Oh County is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
County tries to bum rush Palmeri with a series of wild strikes but Palmeri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for County. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palmeri walks forward and throws a big overhand right! County drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Palmeri swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from County's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Palmeri! Frankie Palmeri retains his heavyweight title!
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