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Infinity: Destruction PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buliwyf Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hessu Suihkija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christianson comes to the cage accompanied by Cradel to the Grave. Suihkija has chosen Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buliwyf Christianson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hessu Suihkija!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suihkija closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Suihkija lands in his opponent's guard.
Suihkija working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Christianson's head.
Suihkija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christianson has his foot on Suihkija's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suihkija works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suihkija looking to pass the guard.
Suihkija trying to control but Christianson is working from the bottom.
Christianson is working an open guard so Suihkija takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Suihkija scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Christianson moves into full guard.
Suihkija with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Suihkija stopping the sweep attempt from Christianson.
Christianson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suihkija keeping moving, preventing Christianson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suihkija wants to sweep here but Christianson controlling him for the moment.
Suihkija pulls Christianson in close to prevent any damage.
Suihkija is continuing to stall.
Christianson preventing the sweep.
Suihkija can't keep his opponent in guard - Christianson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Christianson is thwarting Suihkija's attempts to control the position.
Suihkija wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Christianson slips a nice elbow through Suihkija's hands, connecting with Suihkija's forehead.
Christianson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Christianson throwing shots but Suihkija is blocking nicely.
Suihkija moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Suihkija can't keep his opponent in guard - Christianson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Christianson looks to land a strike but Suihkija avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Suihkija seems keen to control Christianson's posture.
Suihkija trying to keep a closed guard but Christianson is proving a slippery customer.
Christianson trying to control but Suihkija is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson pushing down on Suihkija's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Christianson stops Suihkija from getting back to his feet.
Suihkija manages to get to full guard.
Suihkija wants to get back to his feet but Christianson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Christianson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Christianson working the ground and pound from side control.
Christianson is trying to ground and pound but Suihkija uses the momentary lack of control by Christianson to regain half guard.
Christianson trying to control the action but Suihkija is working from the bottom.
Christianson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suihkija is looking to improve his position.
Christianson trying to control from half guard but Suihkija is working away.
Christianson prevents Suihkija from standing back up.
Suihkija lands with a few short shots to the body.
Suihkija is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christianson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Suihkija wants to get back to full guard.
Suihkija gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hessu Suihkija will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Suihkija shoots in and bounces Christianson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Suihkija content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Christianson is on top in guard.
Suihkija is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Christianson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Christianson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suihkija tries to get to full guard but Christianson has control of the leg.
Christianson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suihkija keeps working.
Christianson misses with a head shot. Suihkija uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson distracts Suihkija with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Suihkija is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Christianson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suihkija had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christianson defends it easily.
Suihkija doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Christianson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suihkija is keeping the position for now.
Christianson trying to control but Suihkija is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christianson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Christianson postures up in Suihkija's guard and throws a big left but Suihkija blocks it.
Suihkija trying to control the position.
Christianson won't allow Suihkija to sweep him here.
Suihkija pulls Christianson in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Christianson preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suihkija looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Christianson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Suihkija's head.
Suihkija swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christianson attempts a counter takedown but Suihkija avoids it well and moves away.
Suihkija misses with a few strikes there.
Suihkija scores with a takedown into Christianson's guard.
Suihkija slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suihkija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christianson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suihkija is one step ahead there.
Christianson is trying to control the position but Suihkija postures up.
Christianson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suihkija avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Suihkija drops back looking for a leg! Christianson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Christianson manages to kick Suihkija off! Suihkija jumps back into Christianson's guard.
Christianson is looking to sweep but instead, Suihkija has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Suihkija seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Christianson wants to improve his position but Suihkija is controlling well.
Suihkija thows a huge punch but Christianson dodges it nicely.
Christianson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suihkija scores with a couple of nice shots.
Christianson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Suihkija's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Suihkija's back!
Christianson keeps control of the position as Suihkija tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suihkija is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Suihkija manages to reverse the position and now he's in Christianson's guard. Nice work there by Suihkija.
Christianson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hessu Suihkija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Suihkija changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Christianson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Christianson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Suihkija seems to be working for a kimura but Christianson defends the submission attempt.
Christianson gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Christianson is on top in guard.
Christianson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Christianson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Suihkija is trying to get back to his feet.
Christianson is chipping away with strikes.
Suihkija can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suihkija tries to improve position but can't.
Suihkija is not content to let Christianson control the position.
Suihkija prevents Christianson from moving into mount.
Christianson moves into full mount!
Suihkija is trying to escape the mount.
Suihkija keeps trying to improve his position.
Christianson with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Hessu Suihkija has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christianson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Christianson trying to control but Suihkija is having none of it.
Christianson 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.
Suihkija manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Christianson is looking to take a break and control but Suihkija is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suihkija looks like he's trying to stand up.
Christianson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Suihkija is looking to control Christianson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suihkija avoid being mounted?
Suihkija wants to improve his position but Christianson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson thows a huge punch but Suihkija dodges it nicely.
Christianson is trying to control. Suihkija wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Suihkija works his way to full guard. Good work.
Buliwyf Christianson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suihkija lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Christianson wants to sweep but no luck.
Christianson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christianson is controlling Suihkija's posture.
Christianson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Suihkija stacks Christianson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Suihkija!
Christianson tries to improve position but can't.
Hessu Suihkija is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hessu Suihkija has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suihkija decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Suihkija bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Christianson regains half guard.
Christianson missing with punches from the bottom.
Christianson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Suihkija stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Suihkija shoots in and gets a takedown into Christianson's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hessu Suihkija.
Well Suihkija 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hessu Suihkija!
A relieved looking Hessu Suihkija thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Buliwyf Christianson had this to say: 'I will fight next time good i will be your best fighter than other them all.Thanks,I love you all.Love all sex with me after fight in real. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Castillo (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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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelvin Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tatum.
Castillo tries to clinch up.
Tatum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Joe Castillo has been cut.
Castillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Castillo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tatum lands a nice looking body shot.
Tatum lands a slapping body shot.
Castillo tries to bum rush Tatum with a series of wild strikes but Tatum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castillo throws a head kick that misses
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Tatum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice shot by Tatum.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castillo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That has opened up Joe Castillo's cut even more.
Tatum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tatum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Tatum.
Nice body punch from Tatum.
Tatum lands a nice looking body kick.
Tatum is looking to wear down Castillo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Castillo looks winded!
Castillo ducks right into an uppercut from Tatum.
The cut above Joe Castillo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tatum cracks a nice hook into Castillo's ribs.
Good shot there by Tatum.
Castillo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tatum scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tatum scores with a jab to the body.
Tatum lands a big right hand that sends Castillo crashing to the mat! Tatum stays standing though and waves Castillo back to his feet!
Kelvin Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Tatum lands a beautiful left hook that drops Castillo. Castillo tries to recover but Tatum is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Castillo lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelvin Tatum!
Kelvin Tatum decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Kota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kota has chosen Airplanes - B.o.B ft Hayley Williams as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Kota!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Barnett or perhaps it was just good defense by Kota, which made it look bad.
Kota is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barnett with a body shot.
Barnett misses with a double jab.
Kota wants to counter the offense by Barnett and move into the clinch position.
Barnett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 in the buildup to the fight.
Barnett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kota is fending him off so far but Barnett persists. Nope, Kota circles away and we're back to standing.
Kota is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown but Kota shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kota tries to buck Barnett off but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett working away.
Kota tries to buck Barnett off but Barnett is having none of it.
Kota takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kota really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnett cracks Kota with a big elbow.
Kota taking punishment in the form of punches.
Barnett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barnett working the head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kota manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kota is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnett looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kota working Barnett over with strikes.
Kota is nestled in close to Barnett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
Kota missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnett wants to control but Kota is keeping busy.
Barnett looking for submissions off his back.
Kota throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kota controlling the action here.
Kota missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kota takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnett is trying to maintain the position but Kota is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnett looking for submissions off his back.
Kota is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kota landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Kota.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kota slips a nice elbow through Barnett's hands, connecting with Barnett's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kota lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kota working Barnett over with strikes.
Kota landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kota lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kota.
Kota wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
Barnett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett trying to control but Kota postures up.
Barnett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kota scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kota is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kota thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barnett's head.
Barnett actively working from the bottom here.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Kota has control of the leg.
Kota looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kota is nestled in close to Barnett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Kota connects with a nice short shot to Barnett's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Kota dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barnett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kota's waist but Kota gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barnett off to one side.
Barnett slaps away a takedown attempt from Kota, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barnett shoots and misses
and Kota moves into the clinch.
Kota's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett shoots in looking for a takedown but Kota manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barnett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barnett tries to clinch but Kota is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kota defends it nicely.
Barnett shoots in but Kota avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Barnett with that takedown attempt.
Barnett shoots and misses
and Kota counters with a good low kick that Barnett was not able to check.
Kota closes the distance and clinches up with Barnett, looking for a takedown. Kota pushes Barnett against the cage but Barnett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kota changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnett tries to avoid it but Kota manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnett to the ground. Barnett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kota scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kota working over Barnett with some ground and pound. Barnett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnett actively working from the bottom here.
Kota working over Barnett with some ground and pound. Barnett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kota is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kota wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kota trying to mount his opponent but Barnett defends it.
Kota scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Kota.
Kota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kota drops an elbow to the side of Barnett's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnett is trying to control but can't.
Barnett taking some punishment here, with Kota in his half guard.
Barnett has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kota. Oh but Barnett has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kota goes limp - he's gone! Barnett jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Josh Barnett!
A victorious Josh Barnett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreus Puno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puno comes to the cage accompanied by Warlord. Wood has chosen Wardruna - Blood Eagle as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andreus Puno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Wood!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wood blocks the body kick.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Puno throws a shot to the body.
Wood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Puno finds it's way through Wood's defenses.
Puno just misses with a punch to the body.
Wood motions for Puno to come forward. Wood throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Puno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Puno misses with a hook. Wood ducked under it nicely.
Wood scoring well with a low kick there.
Wood avoids the body shot from Puno.
Wood throws a leg kick but Puno moved away.
Wood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Puno throws an off balance right hand
and Wood counters with an outside leg kick.
Wood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood is looking to clinch.
Wood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Puno looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno misses with a straight left.
Puno blocks a jab.
Puno moves out of range of the strikes.
Puno lands a right hook to the body.
Puno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Puno jabs Wood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Puno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Puno checks the leg kick.
Puno misses with a body punch
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab.
Puno misses with a leg kick
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab.
Puno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Puno dips to his left and cracks Wood with an uppercut!
Wood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Puno scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno misses the shot to the body.
Wood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Puno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wood can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wood misses with a head kick.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Puno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Puno is looking to counter punch.
Puno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puno tried to counter with a leg kick but Wood avoided it.
Wood thows a body kick. Puno tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Puno.
Wood misses with a low kick.
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno throws a sloppy head kick and Wood moves out of range easily.
Puno misses with a hook.
And Wood responds with a good body kick, but Puno manages to step out the way in time.
Wood throws a low kick but it's checked well by Puno.
Crunch! Wood slams his shin into Puno's torso.
An inside leg kick from Puno misses.
Puno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puno lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wood misses the target.
Wood forces Puno back against the cage and clinches.
Wood pushes off an throws an elbow but Puno leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Puno has a couple of punches blocked by Wood.
Wood creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Puno swings wildly with an uppercut but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wood lands a good knee to the midsection. Puno won't want to take too many of those.
Wood lands a nice knee to the body.
Puno lands a shot to the body.
Wood tries a knee to the head but Puno blocks it.
Puno tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Puno back against the cage.
Wood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Puno blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno leaning his opponent against the cage.
Puno avoids a wild elbow strike from Wood.
Puno misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood missing with knees to the body.
Wood missing with knees to the body.
Puno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Puno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Puno avoiding damage as Wood throws knees to the body.
Puno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wood moves forwards but Puno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thor Wood will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
Wood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puno jabs at Wood's body.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot.
Wood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Puno as he connects with a hook.
Puno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wood has time to react.
Puno just misses with a punch to the body.
Wood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puno swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
Puno connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Puno's sensitive parts.
Wood thows a leg kick but Puno checks it
enabling Puno to counter with a crisp jab.
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Wood wants to counter with a clinch but Puno pushes him away.
Wood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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!
Wood slips a jab from Puno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood misses the shot to the body.
Puno looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Wood tries to land a front kick but Puno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Puno misses with a straight left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Puno.
Puno swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Wood.
Wood tries to clinch up.
Puno throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wood follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Puno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
Puno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wood misses with a hook
and Puno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno works Wood's body with a nice hook.
Wood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puno counters with an outside leg kick.
Wood motions for Puno to come forward. Wood throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Puno shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wood eats them both and turns towards Puno to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Thor Wood has been cut.
Puno misses the body punch
and Wood counters with an inside leg kick.
Puno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Puno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wood at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Puno. Those never looked like landing.
Puno misses with a two punch combination.
As Puno backs off Wood throws a huge counter combo but Puno manages to avoid it all.
Wood throws a leg kick
and Puno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wood misses with a kick to the body.
Puno lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Puno misses.
Puno connects with a looping right hand.
Wood scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puno takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left lands for Puno.
Wood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wood.
Wood tries to clinch but Puno moves out of range.
Puno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puno wants to land a leg kick but Wood is out of range.
Puno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puno throws out the jab.
Wood feints a counter leg kick.
Wood slips under a jab.
Wood catches Puno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
Wood lets loose with a powerful body kick. Puno will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno backing away here, and Wood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood moves out of range as Puno strikes.
Puno throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wood does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wood throws a wild body kick that Puno sees coming a mile off.
Puno misses with a hook
and Wood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wood takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wood - that will leave a mark!
Wood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puno walks into a left hand.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puno ducks right into an uppercut from Wood.
Puno will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That kick from Wood tenderised Puno's leg. Puno is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Puno misses.
Puno throws a body punch but Wood moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreus Puno dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thor Wood's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wood tries to clinch but Puno is having none of it.
Wood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puno. That did some damage!
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Puno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wood explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wood throws a jab when Puno was well out of range.
Wood thows a left - swing and a miss!
A leg kick checked by Puno.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot.
Wood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puno.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno misses with a low kick as Wood jumps back.
Wood looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wood tries to work over Puno's front leg with a kick but Puno checks it.
Puno misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Puno throws a push kick but Wood slaps the foot to one side.
Puno fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wood checks it well.
Wood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wood.
Wood wants to counter the offense by Puno and move into the clinch position.
Puno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Puno throws an off balance right hand
and Wood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puno scores with a decent looking hook.
Wood scores with a push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Puno.
Puno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Puno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puno throws the kick towards the body but Wood avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood throws a push kick but Puno slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
Wood blocks a jab.
Wood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno.
Wood misses with a looping right.
Puno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wood.
Some wild striking there from Puno.
Wood avoids the body shot from Puno.
Wood 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.
Puno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Puno checks a leg kick.
Puno misses with a looping left.
Puno swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
Wood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Puno has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood blocks the body kick.
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puno was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
Puno misses with a looping left.
Puno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wood connects with an inside leg kick.
Wood wants to clinch.
Puno cracks Wood with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wood misses with a low kick.
Wood doesn't manage to clinch there - Puno circles away.
Wood avoids the head kick by Puno.
Wood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood throws an elbow that misses.
Wood tries a knee to the head but Puno blocks it.
Wood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wood landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Puno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wood has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Puno seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wood can turn it around.
Wood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Puno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Puno is blocking nicely.
Wood lands a knee to the head.
Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Puno is blocking nicely.
Wood tries a knee to the head but Puno blocks it.
Wood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Puno avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Wood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wood has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thor Wood!
An out of breath Thor Wood 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stacker Pentacost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stacker Pentacost has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Stacker Pentacost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Wood!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood swinging wildly here.
Pentacost misses with a lunging right hand
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pentacost throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pentacost throws a series of punches but Wood moves out of range.
Wood loads up on a big right hand but Pentacost slips the punch.
Pentacost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pentacost tries to close the distance and clinch but Wood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wood swinging wildly here.
Pentacost lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Pentacost misses the target.
Wood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pentacost lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentacost misses the shot to the body.
Pentacost lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wood circles away quickly and effectively.
Wood looks to throw the jab but Pentacost is out of range.
A jab from Pentacost misses.
Wood explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pentacost wants to land a leg kick but Wood is out of range.
Pentacost slips a jab from Wood.
Wood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pentacost.
Pentacost staying out of range there.
We've been informed that Wood 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.
Pentacost lands a nice looking body shot.
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Pentacost.
A clash of legs there as Pentacost blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood blocks a leg kick.
Pentacost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pentacost tried to score with a low kick but Wood checks it.
Wood changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pentacost misses with a hook.
And Wood tries to counter it with a takedown but Pentacost pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pentacost's sensitive parts.
Wood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pentacost on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pentacost tries to clinch but Wood moves out of range.
Wood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pentacost doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Pentacost coming out on top.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pentacost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Wood tries to counter it with a takedown but Pentacost pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wood blocks a jab.
Pentacost wants to clinch up but Wood keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Wood finds it's target.
Pentacost throws a hook to the side of Wood's head but Wood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pentacost misses with an uppercut.
Pentacost wants to clinch up but Wood keeps it at a distance.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentacost.
Pentacost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left lands for Pentacost.
Wood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pentacost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Pentacost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pentacost missing with a left hand there. Wood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wood changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pentacost looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pentacost bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood cracks Pentacost with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wood.
Pentacost misses with a looping right.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pentacost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wood.
Wood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pentacost. That did some damage!
Wood misses with a head kick.
Pentacost defending well as Wood loads up on a big left hand.
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Pentacost.
Stacker Pentacost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentacost takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wood with a nice cross.
Wood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pentacost misses with a straight left.
Wood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pentacost seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
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 Stacker Pentacost will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pentacost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Wood.
Wood lands a leg kick that knocks Pentacost off balance momentarily.
Wood slips a jab and a cross from Pentacost.
Pentacost bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wood's head.
Pentacost tries to clinch there but Wood circles away.
Wood lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Pentacost.
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Pentacost.
Wood gets tackled into the cage by Pentacost. Pentacost maintains the clinch.
Pentacost lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood has a couple of punches blocked by Pentacost.
Pentacost is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pentacost leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pentacost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wood misses with the head strike.
Wood is trying to maintain a safe position but Pentacost gets an underhook and turns Wood into the cage.
Pentacost tries to land a knee to the head but Wood blocks with his arms.
Wood looking to slow down the pace here.
Wood lands a shot to the body.
Wood blocks a body shot from Pentacost.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pentacost.
A head punch on the inside from Pentacost fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wood lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pentacost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wood blocks it with crossed arms.
Wood has hold of one of Pentacost's legs. Pentacost is fighting the takedown attempt but Wood gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Pentacost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood stands up over Pentacost, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wood looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wood working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pentacost is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wood pushing down on Pentacost's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pentacost has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wood is on him like a limpet, forcing Pentacost back against the cage.
Pentacost lands a nice shot to the body.
Pentacost landing knees to the body.
Pentacost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wood is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentacost uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wood.
Pentacost misses with a knee to the head.
Pentacost will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wood up against the cage.
Pentacost throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wood can't get the takedown.
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pentacost scores a nice knee to the body.
Pentacost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pentacost landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
I was talking to Pentacost's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wood prevents a body shot from Pentacost.
Pentacost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Pentacost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Pentacost.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pentacost lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentacost trying to control the position but instead, Wood has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pentacost into the cage.
Pentacost lands a right hand.
Pentacost tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wood can't get the takedown.
Wood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pentacost lands a body punch.
Wood lands with a right to the head.
Pentacost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wood can do to turn this around?
Wood blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentacost.
Pentacost misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wood blocking some punches.
Pentacost has Wood pressed against the cage.
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stacker Pentacost dominated that second round.
That's time! Pentacost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pentacost has closed the distance and engaged Wood in a clinch.
Pentacost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentacost misses with a knee to the head.
Pentacost scores with a shot to the side of Wood's head.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentacost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wood managing to block the knees to the body from Pentacost.
Pentacost makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pentacost throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Wood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pentacost misses with a combination
and Wood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wood cracks Pentacost with a good jab.
Wood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentacost throws out a loose jab but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pentacost misses with a head kick.
Wood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pentacost doesn't manage to clinch there - Wood circles away.
Pentacost moves out of range of the body kick.
Good exchange - Wood coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Pentacost misses the target.
Pentacost throws a right hand that misses
and Wood counters with a right hand to the body.
Pentacost missing with a left hand there. Wood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pentacost throws a chopping leg kick but Wood manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wood works the jab nicely.
Wood slips a straight right by Pentacost.
Pentacost misses with a straight right.
Wood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stacker Pentacost is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wood throws a shot from downtown. Pentacost moves away and avoids it.
Pentacost tries to counter by clinching up but Wood breaks away and moves out of range.
Wood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pentacost's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Pentacost misses.
Pentacost avoids the head kick by Wood.
Wood throws a right hand that Pentacost ducks under and follows up with a left that Pentacost also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Wood as he connects with a hook.
Pentacost takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pentacost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentacost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Wood.
Wood swings for the body but Pentacost moves out of range.
Pentacost has closed the distance and engaged Wood in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentacost is trying to stall.
Pentacost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wood misses with some punches.
Pentacost lands a hook that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Pentacost tries to land a knee to the head but Wood blocks with his arms.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentacost working aggressively here.
Pentacost has Wood pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Wood.
Pentacost's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wood has Pentacost pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentacost.
Wood prevents a body shot from Pentacost.
Wood tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stacker Pentacost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pentacost.
Wood lands a shoulder strike.
Pentacost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wood breaks the clinch.
Wood throws a wild body kick that Pentacost sees coming a mile off.
Wood lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pentacost closes the distance and clinches.
Pentacost scores a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pentacost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pentacost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wood or not.
Nice body punch from Wood - that landed with a thud.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrew Wood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentacost tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrew Wood.
I think Pentacost has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stacker Pentacost!
Stacker Pentacost seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexi Laiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Wobinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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225 lbs
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215 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexi Laiho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Wobinson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wobinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wobinson tries to clinch up.
Laiho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Laiho slaps away a takedown attempt from Wobinson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wobinson throws a series of punches but Laiho moves out of range.
Wobinson tries to clinch but Laiho moves out of range.
Wobinson ducks right into an uppercut from Laiho.
Wobinson darts in looking for a takedown but Laiho gets double underhooks and turns Wobinson into the cage.
Laiho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wobinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alexi Laiho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Wobinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobinson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Laiho on his heels. He'll look to pass Laiho's guard now, I'm sure.
Laiho doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laiho is looking for a triangle but Wobinson pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wobinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laiho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wobinson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laiho dives on top into guard.
Laiho wants to control from the top but Wobinson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wobinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laiho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laiho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wobinson trying to strike off his back.
Wobinson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Laiho passes into half guard.
Wobinson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wobinson looking for a guillotine here but Laiho defends easily.
Laiho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wobinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laiho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laiho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wobinson's guard.
Laiho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wobinson sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laiho lands strikes from half guard.
Wobinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wobinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laiho pulls his head out easily.
Laiho seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wobinson sees it coming and defends easily.
Wobinson is looking to escape.
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. Laiho connects with a nice short shot to Wobinson's temple.
Wobinson wants to get back to his feet.
Wobinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laiho wants to work for an arm triangle but Wobinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laiho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wobinson looking for submissions off his back.
Laiho works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiho punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wobinson working to try and regain half guard.
Wobinson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laiho drops an elbow to the side of Wobinson's head.
Wobinson looking for submissions off his back.
Wobinson is in trouble now - Laiho has advanced to mount!
Laiho dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laiho tries to control but Wobinson wriggling away.
Laiho lands a couple of good shots and Wobinson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wobinson is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Laiho dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Laiho scores with a hook.
Laiho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wobinson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Laiho wants to get back to full guard.
Wobinson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Laiho looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laiho is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wobinson wants to pass to mount but Laiho is defending the position.
Wobinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Laiho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alexi Laiho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laiho gets back to full guard.
Laiho keeping full guard, as Wobinson tries to pass.
Laiho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wobinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Laiho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wobinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laiho has managed to get both his arms back between Wobinson's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laiho connects with a couple of short punches.
Laiho trying to control the position from guard on top but Wobinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laiho engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laiho lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wobinson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Laiho uses it to pass to side control.
Laiho creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Laiho grinds an elbow into Wobinson's temple.
Laiho is looking to take a break and control but Wobinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laiho has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Wobinson is squirming around, avoiding Laiho's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wobinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laiho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wobinson can do to turn this around?
Laiho scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wobinson?
Laiho landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wobinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laiho with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Laiho pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Laiho raining down shots from the mount!
Wobinson tries to improve his position but Laiho has taken his back! Laiho has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Wobinson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Laiho pushes Wobinson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexi Laiho!
Our winner, Alexi Laiho, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Silvan Neadue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spawn Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego has chosen Turn it up(Shine On) Chamillionaire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silvan Neadue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spawn Diego!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego stalks Neadue and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Neadue's face. Neadue staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Silvan Neadue has been cut.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diego gets through Neadue's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Neadue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego lands a left hand.
Neadue has Diego pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diego manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Neadue is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diego to keep the fight standing.
I was talking to Neadue's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego lands a body shot.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neadue's elbow.
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!
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Neadue changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diego fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvan Neadue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diego darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego rushes Neadue and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neadue backwards.
Neadue blocks a body shot from Diego.
Neadue throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Come on Diego - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Neadue's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neadue.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Neadue tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Neadue back against the cage.
Diego gets underhooks to prevent Neadue's takedown attempt.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego gets underhooks to prevent Neadue's takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neadue misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neadue misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neadue is trying to stall.
Neadue misses with a punch on the inside.
Neadue is looking for a takedown.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Neadue.
Diego blocks a body shot from Neadue.
Diego pushes Neadue back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Diego creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Neadue's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Neadue drops to his knees and Diego pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spawn Diego!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soul Jah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jah has chosen Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier as his entrance music. 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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219 lbs
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250 lbs
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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
10 - 6 - 2, fighting out of London, Slade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soul Jah!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Wilson scores with a body shot.
Wilson looks to land a body kick but Jah moved away.
Jah feints a counter leg kick.
Slade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jah takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jah counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wilson looks for the body kick but Jah saw that one coming.
Wilson stalks Jah and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jah's face. Jah staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jah.
Wilson misses with the combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Jah blocks the leg kick.
Soul Jah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jah ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
We've been hearing reports that Wilson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wilson scores with a takedown into Jah's guard.
Jah is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wilson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jah has double underhooks.
Jah missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jah did well to prevent Wilson getting side control.
Jah makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jah throws Wilson to one side and escapes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jah throws a big counter head kick but Wilson avoids it with no problem.
Wilson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jah replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wilson blocks it well.
Jah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wilson.
Wilson throws a jab when Jah was well out of range.
Jah throws a counter combo.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jah thinks about the counter body kick.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jah moves away.
Jah gets caught napping as Wilson dives in and scores a takedown. Jah manages to retain guard.
Wilson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jah managing to control the position.
Jah wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it.
Jah looking for a sweep. Not yet Jah, not yet.
Wilson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wilson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jah has control of Wilson's left arm, preventing Wilson from doing any damage.
Jah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wilson controls the pace.
Jah seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wilson 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.
Jah pulls Wilson in close to his closed guard and prevents Wilson from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Jah keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Jah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jah is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slade Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson shoots in for a double leg but Jah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jah throws a fast counter high kick but Wilson manages to duck under it in time.
Wilson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jah counters with a left and a right that stings Wilson.
Wilson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jah is fending him off so far but Wilson persists. Nope, Jah circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Slade Wilson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wilson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wilson tries to land a leg kick but Jah saw it coming and moves away.
Jah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilson.
Wilson throws a low kick, looking for Jah's leg but Jah calmly moves out of range.
Wilson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJah.
Wilson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jah checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jah on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jah on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jah circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jah wants it to stay on the feet.
Jah is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wilson fails with the takedown
enabling Jah to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slade Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson throws a right hand that Jah ducks under and follows up with a left that Jah also avoids with ease.
Jah was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jah counters with a nice leg kick.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jah as he jumps to the side.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Jah moved out of range.
Wilson misses with the combination.
Wilson backing away here, and Jah unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wilson.
Jah moves out of range as Wilson throws a body kick.
Jah follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wilson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jah makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wilson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jah defends well and Wilson ends up having to push Jah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wilson.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jah is just out of range.
Jah blocks a low kick nicely.
Wilson shoots in but Jah avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Wilson backs off Jah throws a huge counter combo but Wilson manages to avoid it all.
Jah moves away from the strike by Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jah wants to counter the offense by Wilson and move into the clinch position.
A punch combination from Wilson misses.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Jah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Wilson backs off Jah throws a huge counter combo but Wilson manages to avoid it all.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Jah misses.
Wilson misses with a leg kick
and Jah counters with a nice body kick.
Wilson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jah quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jah manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wilson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jah misses with a body punch.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jah pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wilson looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jah trying to land knees to the body.
Jah lands a knee to the body.
Jah breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Wilson misses.
Slade Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilson misses with a hook. Jah ducked under it nicely.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Jah slips the punch.
Jah tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wilson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jah counters with a thumping low kick.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jah moves away.
A low kick from Wilson misses
and Jah counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wilson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Soul Jah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jah blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Good shot there by Wilson.
Wilson throws the left hand but Jah avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jah is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Jah checks it.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jah tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wilson misses with a combination
and Jah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Jah moves out of range.
Jah throws a fast counter high kick but Wilson manages to duck under it in time.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson with a hook.
Wilson throws a lazy head kick
and Jah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
and Jah counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slade Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jah moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Jah counters with a leg kick.
Wilson throws a lazy head kick
and Jah counters with a good, hard body kick but Wilson shrugs it off.
Wilson misses with an uppercut
and Jah counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Jah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jah stuffs the takedown.
Jah shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jah ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Wilson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jah feints a counter leg kick.
Jah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jah appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick by Wilson misses
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Jah saw that one coming.
Wilson shoots for a takedown but Jah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jah counters with a good, hard body kick but Wilson shrugs it off.
Wilson shoots in for a double leg but Jah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jah tries a quick counter leg kick but Wilson is wise to it.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick
and Jah makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jah counters with a nice kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilson.
Wilson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jah counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Jah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jah manages to avoid it.
Jah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Jah is looking for the big counter here.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jah counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soul Jah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jah has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soul Jah!
After winning the bout, Soul Jah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raven Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freedom's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Johnny Freedom. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
32 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Johnny Freedom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raven Harris!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Freedom.
Freedom throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range.
Harris tries to counter by closing the distance.
Harris tries to move into range but Freedom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freedom clinches with his opponent.
Freedom trying to land knees to the body.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Freedom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harris scrambles back to his feet.
Freedom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Freedom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Freedom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Freedom.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Freedom.
Harris throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris moves out of range of the body kick from Freedom.
Freedom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom pushes Harris away with a front kick.
Harris connects with a single shot there.
Harris darts in trying to clinch
and Freedom counters with a head kick that drops Harris to the mat! Harris scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Harris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Harris is rocked!
Freedom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Freedom finish him?
Freedom cracks a nice hook into Harris's ribs.
Harris seems to have recovered his senses.
Freedom lands a nice hook to Harris's body. Harris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Freedom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Freedom slips a jab and a cross from Harris.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freedom. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Freedom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harris.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harris.
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Freedom wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
As Harris tries to get set, Freedom tries to push him back and clinch up but Harris manages to avoid the attempt.
Raven Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Freedom moved out of range nicely.
As Harris tries to get set, Freedom tries to push him back and clinch up but Harris manages to avoid the attempt.
A head kick misses from Harris.
Freedom throws a leg kick which misses Harris's front leg but catches the back leg as Harris tries to avoid it.
Freedom moves into range and clinches up with Harris.
Freedom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Freedom is looking to land body kicks.
Harris throws a head kick but Freedom moves out of range.
Freedom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Harris thows a body kick. Freedom tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Freedom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harris.
Harris throws a body punch but Freedom moves out of range.
Harris is looking to land body kicks.
Freedom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Freedom moves out of range as Harris strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Freedom misses the target.
Harris blocks the body kick.
As Freedom backs off Harris throws a huge counter combo but Freedom manages to avoid it all.
Freedom tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Freedom blocks the body kick.
Freedom half committed to a counter leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
Harris throws a right and a left that Freedom avoids nicely.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Harris misses with a looping left.
Freedom scores with a spinning back kick!
Harris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom lands with a shot to the body.
Harris looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris tries to clinch
and Freedom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Freedom throws a one two combo.
Freedom is looking to wear down Harris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Freedom dodges the punch combination from Harris.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freedom was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
It looked like Freedom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harris.
Freedom avoids the body shot from Harris.
And Freedom counters with a quick kick to the body but Harris blocks it.
Nice cross by Freedom.
Freedom lands a nice looking kick to the body. Harris takes a step back to recover.
Harris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Freedom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freedom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Harris in his tracks.
Harris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Freedom tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harris has had enough of the clinch but Freedom keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Freedom dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freedom was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Harris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Freedom is just out of range.
Harris 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.
Freedom blocks the body kick.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
Harris throws a series of punches but Freedom avoids them all with ease.
Harris wants to land a leg kick but Freedom is out of range.
Johnny Freedom is winning the standup battle so far.
Freedom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Freedom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freedom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freedom.
Freedom is looking to slow Harris down with leg kicks.
Harris walks straight into a right hand from Freedom - that's dropped him! Freedom jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Harris from any more punishment! Harris complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Freedom!
Johnny Freedom retains his super heavyweight title!
Johnny Freedom really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Museum of Monsters & Madmen logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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