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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hessu Suihkija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saiyan Southbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Suihkija might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hessu Suihkija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Saiyan Southbrook!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Southbrook throws a hook but Suihkija blocks it.
Southbrook slaps away a takedown attempt from Suihkija, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Suihkija with a poor takedown
and Southbrook counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Hessu Suihkija has been cut.
Suihkija has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Suihkija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Southbrook was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Southbrook scores with a jab. Suihkija acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Suihkija throws a head kick that misses
and Southbrook counters by clinching up.
Suihkija breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Southbrook looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suihkija will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suihkija on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Suihkija tries to bum rush Southbrook with a series of wild strikes but Southbrook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Southbrook works Suihkija's body with a nice hook.
Southbrook bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Suihkija's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Southbrook lands.
Suihkija throws a head kick but Southbrook moves out of range.
Southbrook shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Southbrook scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Southbrook. No joy for Suihkija on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hessu Suihkija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suihkija on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Suihkija shoots and misses
so Southbrook counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Southbrook slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Southbrook trying to control the position from guard on top but Suihkija is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suihkija looking for a guillotine here but Southbrook defends easily.
Southbrook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Southbrook looking to sit in guard and control but Suihkija gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Suihkija got a little sloppy there for a moment and Southbrook has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suihkija has managed to get both his arms back between Southbrook's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southbrook looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Suihkija pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Southbrook is keeping the position for now.
Suihkija wants to control from the top but Southbrook keeps moving.
Suihkija is really struggling to control Southbrook but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Southbrook has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Suihkija can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Southbrook is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suihkija is aware though and is defending well.
Southbrook is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suihkija is aware though and is defending well.
Southbrook is looking for a triangle but Suihkija pushes his legs off easily.
Southbrook wants to sweep but no luck.
Southbrook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Southbrook escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Suihkija gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Suihkija pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Southbrook is keeping the position for now.
Suihkija avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Southbrook is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Suihkija frees his head nicely. Oh but Southbrook has switched to an armbar! Suihkija is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Saiyan Southbrook!
A relieved looking Saiyan Southbrook thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Hessu Suihkija stepped up to the mic, saying 'Got the number of that bus?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deangelo Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku Pioneeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flagg kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is What Its Like. Pioneeri has chosen Lenin-setä asuu Venäjällä as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deangelo Flagg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pikku Pioneeri!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flagg stuffs the takedown attempt from Pioneeri. Pioneeri gets slowly back to his feet.
Pioneeri misses with a head kick.
Pioneeri tries to bum rush Flagg with a series of wild strikes but Flagg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flagg moves in looking to clinch but Pioneeri pushes him off.
Flagg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Flagg was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pioneeri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flagg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pioneeri fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Flagg.
Flagg blocks a jab.
Pioneeri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flaggs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pioneeri blocks a head kick by Flagg.
Pioneeri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Flagg enables Pioneeri to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Flagg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Flagg scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flagg throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pioneeri misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Pioneeri tries to get set, Flagg tries to push him back and clinch up but Pioneeri manages to avoid the attempt.
Pioneeri misses with a double jab
and Flagg counters with a takedown into side control.
Pioneeri tries to improve position but can't.
Flagg wants to control but Pioneeri is keeping him busy.
Pioneeri is trying to improve his position.
Flagg tries to stand but Pioneeri is controlling his head.
Flagg lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Pioneeri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pioneeri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flagg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Flagg tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pioneeri is looking for a sweep.
Pioneeri struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pioneeri is looking to regain half guard here but Flagg keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flagg works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Pioneeri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pioneeri manages to get back to half guard.
Pioneeri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pioneeri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flagg defends it easily.
Flagg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pioneeri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flagg has managed to get both his arms back between Pioneeri's legs - danger averted.
Flagg wants to control from the top but Pioneeri keeps moving.
Pioneeri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pioneeri throws a big elbow that misses.
Flagg working for a triangle but Pioneeri defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri landing with the ground and pound.
Flagg looking for a sweep. Not yet Flagg, not yet.
Pioneeri keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flagg's head.
Pioneeri drops back, looking for a kneebar! Flagg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Flagg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Flagg!
Flagg working away.
Pioneeri is trying to improve his position.
Flagg tries to move to mount but Pioneeri blocks the move with his legs.
Flagg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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 Deangelo Flagg will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good shot there by Pioneeri.
Pioneeri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deangelo Flagg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flagg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pioneeri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flagg is fending him off so far but Pioneeri persists. Nope, Flagg circles away and we're back to standing.
Pioneeri throws a hook but Flagg blocks it.
Pioneeri lands a jab to the head.
Pioneeri throws the left hand but Flagg avoids the punch easily.
Flagg half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pioneeri throws a looping overhand right but Flagg ducks down to avoid it.
Pioneeri moves away from the strike by Flagg.
Flagg looks for the body kick but Pioneeri saw that one coming.
Flagg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flagg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pioneeri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flagg avoids the head kick by Pioneeri.
Flagg looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Deangelo Flagg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pioneeri misses with a hook.
Flagg is looking for a counter combo.
Pioneeri misses with an uppercut. Flagg saw that one coming.
Flagg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flagg counters with a shoot takedown. Pioneeri fights it but they end up in guard.
Pioneeri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flagg defends well.
Flagg won't allow Pioneeri to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Elite Burn inform us that Pioneeri has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pioneeri looking for a guillotine here but Flagg defends easily.
Pioneeri looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Flagg has picked Pioneeri up and slammed him! Pioneeri can't keep hold of the triangle and Flagg manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg just content to control the position.
Pioneeri is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flagg off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pioneeri missing with strikes from the back.
Pioneeri has the hooks in. Flagg is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pioneeri has Flagg flattened out and is raining down punches.
Pioneeri landing with strikes.
Pioneeri gets his hands free as Flagg looks to control.
Deangelo Flagg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flagg wants to escape the position.
Pioneeri trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pioneeri connects with a big shot to the side of Flagg's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagg tries to escape the position.
Flagg showing good submission defense here.
Flagg tries to escape but Pioneeri has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pioneeri is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Flagg tries to break free.
Pioneeri looking for the RNC.
Flagg takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Flagg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flagg is in a horrible position here. Pioneeri smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pioneeri cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pioneeri looking to secure an arm triangle but Flagg defends it well.
Pioneeri punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pioneeri lands a nice shot to the head.
Pioneeri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pioneeri lands a big shot there that rocks Flagg but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Flagg is working to get back to half guard.
Pioneeri pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Pioneeri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Flagg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pioneeri.
Flagg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pioneeri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pioneeri lands a jab to Flagg's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flagg.
Pioneeri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Flagg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pioneeri lands with a hook. Flagg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pioneeri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flagg circles away quickly and effectively.
Flagg seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Flagg is looking to clinch.
Pioneeri shoots and misses
and Flagg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flagg tries to clinch but Pioneeri moves out of range.
Pioneeri misses with a combination
and Flagg counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pioneeri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flagg avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pioneeri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Flagg momentarily.
Pioneeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flagg moves away.
Pioneeri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pioneeri just misses with a punch to the body.
Flagg blocks a jab.
Flagg appears to be looking for a big counter.
Flagg scores with a head kick. Pioneeri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pioneeri misses with a body shot.
That kick from Flagg tenderised Pioneeri's leg. Pioneeri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pioneeri cracks Flagg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pikku Pioneeri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pioneeri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Flagg defends well and Pioneeri ends up having to push Flagg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Deangelo Flagg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Pioneeri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pioneeri misses with an uppercut. Flagg saw that one coming.
Pioneeri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flagg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flagg.
Flagg drives through and clinches with Pioneeri against the cage.
Pioneeri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flagg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Pioneeri fails to 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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flagg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flagg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pioneeri backwards.
Pioneeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Flagg.
Pioneeri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flagg's elbow.
Pioneeri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pioneeri working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Flagg as the two fighters clinch.
Pioneeri manages to break the clinch.
Pikku Pioneeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Flagg.
Pioneeri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Flagg.
Flagg lands a high kick!
Pioneeri connects with a body shot.
Flagg looks to land a body kick but Pioneeri moved away.
Flagg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pioneeri lands with a nice combination. Flagg backs away looking to recover.
Flagg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flagg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pioneeri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flagg scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pioneeri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flagg counters with a low kick, right behind Pioneeri 's knee.
Flagg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pioneeri is out of range.
Flagg moves away from the strike by Pioneeri.
Flagg blocks a jab.
Pioneeri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Flagg counters with a low kick, right behind Pioneeri 's knee.
Flagg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Flagg is looking to clinch.
Flagg connects with a looping right hand.
Flagg slips a straight right by Pioneeri.
Flagg thinks about countering with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Flagg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pioneeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flagg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pioneeri swats away the attempt to clinch by Flagg.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Deangelo Flagg.
I think Flagg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pikku Pioneeri!
Pikku Pioneeri 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Bardo Gregorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregorio comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed- Down with the Sickness. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bardo Gregorio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorge Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregorio looks for the body kick but Hernandez saw that one coming.
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gregorio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hernandez throws a body kick that misses.
Hernandez avoids the head kick by Gregorio.
Hernandez cracks Gregorio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Gregorio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez throws a low kick, looking for Gregorio's leg but Gregorio calmly moves out of range.
Gregorio tried to counter with a leg kick but Hernandez avoided it.
A jab from Hernandez finds it's way through Gregorio's defenses.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches.
Hernandez lands an elbow inside.
Gregorio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gregorio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hernandez or not.
Gregorio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gregorio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Gregorio has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Gregorio.
Gregorio tries to pull guard but Hernandez won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorio misses with a knee to the head.
Hernandez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gregorio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gregorio blocks the elbow strike.
Hernandez being controlled against the cage.
Hernandez pushes off an throws an elbow but Gregorio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gregorio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Gregorio.
Gregorio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gregorio avoids the elbow strike from Hernandez, against the cage.
Gregorio blocks an elbow strike from Hernandez.
Gregorio tries a body shot but Hernandez blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gregorio blocks it with crossed arms.
Hernandez misses with an elbow over the top.
Gregorio avoids the elbow strike from Hernandez, against the cage.
Gregorio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gregorio avoids a wild elbow strike from Hernandez.
Hernandez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gregorio lands a nice shot to the body.
Gregorio lands a shoulder strike.
Gregorio tries a body shot but Hernandez blocks it.
Hernandez looking to throw knees to the head but Gregorio is blocking nicely.
Gregorio is pushing Hernandez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorio controlling the action here for a moment.
Hernandez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hernandez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gregorio misses with a knee to the head.
Gregorio avoiding damage as Hernandez throws knees to the body.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Gregorio.
Hernandez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gregorio scores with a shoulder strike.
Gregorio scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorio has Hernandez pressed against the cage.
Hernandez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gregorio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gregorio missing with knees to the body.
Gregorio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernandez's elbow.
Hernandez missing with knees to the body.
Gregorio can't find room to land a body shot as Hernandez controls the action.
Gregorio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernandez's elbow.
Hernandez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gregorio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gregorio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gregorio blocks an elbow strike from Hernandez.
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 Bardo Gregorio will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Gregorio circles away.
Gregorio punishes Hernandez's body with a nice straight punch.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Gregorio.
Hernandez moves out of range of the leg kick from Gregorio.
Gregorio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hernandez.
Hernandez throws the left hand but Gregorio avoids the punch easily.
Gregorio thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hernandez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gregorio's hands.
Gregorio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hernandez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hernandez throws a chopping leg kick but Gregorio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hernandez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hernandez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Hernandez tries to work over Gregorio's front leg with a kick but Gregorio checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gregorio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
Gregorio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good exchange - Gregorio coming out on top.
Jorge Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernandez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gregorio in his tracks.
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gregorio throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Hernandez.
A shot to the liver by Hernandez. Beautiful body shot.
Hernandez throws a lazy uppercut
and Gregorio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hernandez tries to work over Gregorio's front leg with a kick but Gregorio checks it.
Hernandez throws a front kick aimed at Gregorio's knee but Gregorio avoids it well.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Gregorio.
Gregorio gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Gregorio - just one landing.
Gregorio throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gregorio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hernandez dodges the punch combination from Gregorio.
Hernandez thuds a left hand into Gregorio's body.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez tries to clinch up.
Gregorio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gregorio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gregorio checks a low kick from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Gregorio misses the target.
Gregorio dips to his left and cracks Hernandez with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Gregorio misses its intended target.
Gregorio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looks to land a body kick but Gregorio moved away.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Gregorio feinted with a counter takedown.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Gregorio wants to slow Hernandez down by chopping away at his legs.
Gregorio connects with a body shot that sends Hernandez's belly button to the back.
Gregorio throws a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Hernandez throws a solid leg kick but Gregorio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hernandez.
Hernandez throws the kick towards the body but Gregorio avoids it.
Hernandez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gregorio.
Gregorio misses with a hook.
Gregorio defending well as Hernandez loads up on a big left hand.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by Gregorio.
Gregorio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gregorio checks it well.
Gregorio tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gregorio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hernandez takes a step back to recover.
Gregorio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hernandez's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez scoring well with a low kick there.
Hernandez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gregorio has time to react.
Some wild striking there from Gregorio.
Gregorio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hernandez. Hernandez obviously looking to wear him down.
Hernandez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hernandez with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hernandez.
Gregorio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gregorio dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Nice body kick there by Hernandez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jorge Hernandez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Gregorio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gregorio lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez swings widly with a right hand
and Gregorio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hernandez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gregorio has time to react.
Gregorio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gregorio throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gregorio's corner calls for a 1-2. Gregorio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gregorio lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hernandez.
Gregorio is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregorio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gregorio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gregorio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregorio throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.
Gregorio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A counter left hand to the body from Gregorio misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
Hernandez slips under a jab from Gregorio.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hernandez. Gregorio shrugs it off though.
Gregorio misses with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernandez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gregorio if he has to take too many more of those.
Hernandez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hernandez moves out of range of the body kick.
Gregorio scores with a body shot.
Gregorio blocks the body kick.
Gregorio throws a big counter combination but Hernandez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gregorio throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gregorio.
Gregorio tries a head kick but it misses.
Gregorio throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez cracks Gregorio with a good jab.
Hernandez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gregorio connects with a nice looking jab.
Gregorio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gregorio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hernandez tries to land a leg kick but Gregorio saw it coming and moves away.
Gregorio moves away from the strike by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hernandez takes a swing at Gregorio's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez blocks a low kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Gregorio.
Gregorio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses.
As Hernandez backs away, Gregorio returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hernandez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hernandez moves out of range as Gregorio strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez connects with a body shot that sends Gregorio's belly button to the back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gregorio.
Hernandez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hernandez throws out a leg kick but Gregorio moves out of range and Hernandez only half commits.
Hernandez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gregorio slips a straight right by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Gregorio moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Gregorio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gregorio throws a right hand that misses
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Gregorio works the jab nicely.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gregorio misses with a body shot.
Hernandez throws a body kick that misses.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gregorio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hernandez but Hernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gregorio.
Hernandez tries to move into range but Gregorio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez misses with a looping left.
Gregorio misses with a looping right.
Hernandez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hernandez.
Hernandez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gregorio is out of range.
Gregorio throws the kick towards the body but Hernandez avoids it.
Gregorio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Gregorio blocks the body kick.
Gregorio looks to land a body kick but Hernandez moved away.
A shot to the liver by Gregorio. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bardo Gregorio.
I think Gregorio 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bardo Gregorio!
Our winner, Bardo Gregorio, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Dessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lannister might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to the whores of westeros. Dessler has chosen Tupac - I'm a soldier as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 19 - 4, fighting out of London, Billy Dessler!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dessler tries to keep at a distance but Lannister has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lannister makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dessler misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister pushes Dessler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lannister is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dessler is defending well for now.
Dessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dessler digs a right hand into Lannister's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lannister's gas tank.
Lannister 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 Dessler.
Lannister pushes Dessler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dessler misses with the head strike.
Dessler has Lannister pressed against the cage, preventing Lannister from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lannister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dessler throws a leg kick but Lannister sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lannister scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Dessler.
Dessler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lannister misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister is looking to clinch but Dessler is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dessler.
Billy Dessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister swings for the body but Dessler moves out of range.
Lannister rushes Dessler and presses him up against the cage.
Dessler misses with a punch to the body.
Dessler blocks an uppercut.
Dessler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lannister swings wildly with an uppercut but Dessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dessler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lannister backwards.
A shot in the inside from Lannister.
Lannister lands an uppercut.
Lannister misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dessler breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Lannister with that takedown attempt.
Lannister loads up on a big right hand but Dessler slips the punch.
Billy Dessler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Lannister blocks the low kick.
Dessler lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessler throws a push kick but Lannister slaps the foot to one side.
Lannister was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dessler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dessler scores with a jab.
Lannister moves into the clinch.
Dessler tries a body shot but Lannister blocks it.
Lannister lands with a right to the head.
Lannister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dessler's elbow.
Dessler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dessler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lannister has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dessler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lannister has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dessler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lannister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Lannister misses.
Dessler only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lannister takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lannister takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lannister misses with a series of wild punches.
Dessler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister rushes Dessler and presses him up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Lannister has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Dessler misses with a body punch.
Lannister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dessler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lannister.
Lannister is looking for a counter combo.
Lannister drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dessler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dessler bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dessler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lannister closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lannister is looking to take a break and control but Dessler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lannister stops Dessler from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dessler is controlling Lannister's trapped leg to prevent Lannister from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dessler trying to hold on to Lannister's head to control him but Lannister postures up.
Dessler is refusing to be controlled, as Lannister sits in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dessler has hold of Lannister's hands but Lannister slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dessler is controlling Lannister's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lannister looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dessler keeps control of the position for the meantime.
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 Tyrion Lannister will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lannister shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dessler defends it nicely.
Dessler scores with a jab.
Dessler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lannister displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dessler throws out the jab.
Lannister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dessler was well out of range. Poor timing from Lannister.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dessler as he jumps to the side.
Dessler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lannister misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lannister lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dessler at a distance.
Lannister tries to clinch but Dessler moves out of range.
Dessler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister misses with a body shot.
Lannister scores with a hook to the body. Dessler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dessler staying out of range there.
Dessler misses with a hook. Lannister ducked under it nicely.
Dessler lands a leg kick that knocks Lannister off balance momentarily.
Dessler throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lannister counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lannister misses with a hook. Dessler ducked under it nicely.
Lannister instigates a clinch.
Lannister has Dessler pressed against the cage.
Dessler lands an uppercut.
Dessler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dessler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lannisters head.
Lannister swings wildly with an uppercut but Dessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dessler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lannister has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dessler after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lannister creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lannister gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dessler regains guard.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Dessler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyrion Lannister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dessler seems keen to control Lannister's posture.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Dessler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dessler controlling the position.
Lannister is working Dessler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dessler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dessler keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
Dessler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dessler keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
Lannister working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lannister lands a couple of digs.
Dessler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dessler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dessler seems keen to control Lannister's posture.
Lannister throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lannister 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.
Lannister stops Dessler from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dessler connects with a solid leg kick.
Lannister is looking to wear down Dessler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lannister tries to clinch but Dessler is having none of it.
Lannister fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dessler, pushing him back against the cage.
Dessler lands a shot to the body.
Dessler can't find room to land a body shot as Lannister controls the action.
Dessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dessler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lannister prevents a body shot from Dessler.
Lannister misses with some punches.
Dessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lannister backwards.
Dessler tries a body shot but Lannister blocks it.
Lannister misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrion Lannister has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Lannister controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Billy Dessler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Lannister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dessler swats away the attempt to clinch by Lannister.
Dessler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lannister cracks Dessler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lannister looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dessler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lannister has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lannister wants to clinch up but Dessler keeps it at a distance.
Dessler moves into range and clinches up with Lannister.
Lannister prevents a body shot from Dessler.
Lannister gets through Dessler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dessler tries to throw a body punch but Lannister avoids it by throwing Dessler back against the cage.
Dessler tries to work over Lannister's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dessler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dessler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lannister tries to work over Dessler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lannister looking to stall.
Dessler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister looking to slow down the pace here.
Dessler misses with a punch on the inside.
Dessler misses with a body punch.
Lannister is trying to break the clinch but Dessler is controlling him.
A right handed body shot lands from Dessler.
Lannister wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lannister blocks a body shot from Dessler.
Lannister throws a punch but it's blocked by Dessler.
Dessler can't find room to land a body shot as Lannister controls the action.
Dessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lannister misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dessler lands a nice uppercut.
Dessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dessler lands a right hand.
Lannister working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lannister blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dessler.
Dessler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister struggles to land a body shot inside as Dessler controls his hands.
Lannister breaks the clinch.
Tyrion Lannister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lannister shoots for a takedown but Dessler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dessler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lannister's sensitive parts.
Dessler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lannister counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dessler throws a head kick that Lannister semi-blocks.
Dessler throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Dessler.
Dessler throws the kick towards the body but Lannister avoids it.
Lannister fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dessler throws a chopping leg kick but Lannister manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Lannister wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dessler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dessler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lannister.
Lannister with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Lannister.
Lannister rushes Dessler and presses him up against the cage.
Dessler works on Lannister's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dessler misses with a punch to the body.
Dessler tries to throw a body punch but Lannister avoids it by throwing Dessler back against the cage.
Dessler pushes Lannister back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dessler misses with a body punch.
Lannister blocks a body shot from Dessler.
Lannister doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dessler prevents Lannister from breaking the clinch.
Lannister misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Dessler.
Dessler tries to work over Lannister's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lannister's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lannister swings wildly with an uppercut but Dessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dessler tries a body shot but Lannister blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lannister.
A head punch on the inside from Dessler fails to land.
Dessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Lannister controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister gets through Dessler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lannister stalling in the clinch but Dessler improves position.
Dessler stops a takedown attempt from Lannister.
Dessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Lannister controls his hands.
Dessler lands with a light punch inside.
Lannister lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dessler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lannister's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dessler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dessler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick from Dessler.
Dessler throws a jab but it's blocked by Lannister.
Dessler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lannister throws a solid leg kick but Dessler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lannister.
Dessler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lannister connects with a jab.
Dessler checks a leg kick.
Dessler keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Dessler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dessler 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tyrion Lannister!
Tyrion Lannister gave a mention to Just Fight (Everything 8$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Billy Dessler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Garbage decision. Bullshit'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gus Pappas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Toretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gus Pappas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominic Toretto!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toretto defending well as Pappas loads up on a big left hand.
Toretto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pappas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pappas misses with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Toretto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pappas just misses with a punch to the body.
Toretto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pappas tries to sprawl but Toretto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Toretto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Toretto prevents Pappas from improving his position.
Toretto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pappas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Toretto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Toretto gets to his feet - Pappas follows without any prompting.
Pappas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pappas misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot lands for Pappas.
It looks like Dominic Toretto has been cut.
Toretto lands a two punch combo.
Toretto shoots for a takedown but Pappas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pappas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Toretto is rocked!
Pappas wobbles Toretto with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Pappas dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Toretto to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gus Pappas!
Gus Pappas managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pitt Nutrition 160Q!, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Micah Hays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Kenway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Micah Hays!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Kenway!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hays walks into a left hand.
Hays on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hays throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kenway lands a jab-cross combination.
Hays tries a head kick but it misses.
Hays misses with a low kick as Kenway jumps back.
A countering left hand to the body from Kenway misses.
Kenway throws a body punch but Hays moves out of range.
Hays has managed to clinch.
Kenway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Hays.
Kenway swings wildly with an uppercut but Hays uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hays breaks from the clinch.
Kenway jabs at Hays's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hays checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hays quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kenway throws a push kick but Hays slaps the foot to one side.
Kenway slips a straight right by Hays.
Kenway cracks Hays with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hays walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hays throws a wild body kick that Kenway sees coming a mile off.
Kenway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kenway.
Hays tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenway has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hays fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kenway throws a sloppy head kick and Hays moves out of range easily.
Micah Hays seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hays lands a lovely overhand right.
Hays throws a head kick that misses.
Hays tries to clinch but Kenway is having none of it.
Hays backing away here, and Kenway unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hays takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hays throws a head kick but Kenway moves out of range.
Hays misses with a body shot.
Hays ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hays. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hays throws out a leg kick but Kenway moves out of range and Hays only half commits.
Hays tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kenway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hays tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Hays blocks the low kick.
Hays misses with a lunging right hand
and Kenway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kenway thows a body kick. Hays tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kenway 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.
Kenway connects with a single shot there.
Kenway connects with a high kick.
Hays drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kenway wants to clinch up but Hays keeps it at a distance.
Hays connects with the punch.
Hays throws a solid leg kick but Kenway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hays.
Kenway is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hays had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hays looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kenway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hays swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hays ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hays takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenway lands a jab to the nose.
Kenway lands a really nice looking cross but Hays seems unphased.
Kenway scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab from Kenway.
Hays misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hays walks into a stiff left hand from Kenway.
Kenway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hays is looking to clinch.
Kenway staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Kenway.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kenway.
Kenway lands a head shot.
Hays is looking to slow Kenway down with leg kicks.
Kenway lands with a right hand.
Hays throws a body kick that misses.
Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hays.
Nice cross by Kenway.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hays throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kenway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenway lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kenway misses with a shot to the body
and Hays counters with a low kick, right behind Kenway 's knee.
Hays throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway blocks the body kick.
Kenway catches Hays with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kenway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hays swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hays shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kenway eats them both and turns towards Hays to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kenway connects with the punch.
Hays tried to score with a low kick but Kenway checks it.
Hays keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenway.
Hays tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenway was well out of range. Poor timing from Hays.
Hays instigates a clinch.
Kenway lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to Hays's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kenway can't find room to land a body shot as Hays controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hays takes a shot to the head.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kenway.
Hays misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway 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.
Kenway jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hays looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kenway lands a nice shot to the body.
Kenway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kenway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hays.
Hays takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kenway lands a head kick. Hays smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kenway.
Hays instigates a clinch.
Hays blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenway lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hays swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway lands an uppercut.
Hays pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Kenway.
Kenway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kenway lands a really nice looking cross but Hays seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway connects with an inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kenway blocks the leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kenway!
Hays misses with a wild combination.
Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hays manages to avoid it.
Kenway digs a good hook to Hays's body.
Hays shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hays forces Kenway back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hays.
Edward Kenway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hays misses with a punch to the body.
Hays blocks an uppercut.
Kenway breaks from the clinch.
Kenway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hays swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenway throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenway throws a series of punches but Hays moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hays takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hays throws a hook but Kenway blocks it.
Hays moves out of range of the body kick.
Kenway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hays throws a body punch but Kenway moves out of range.
Hays takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hays wants to slow Kenway down by chopping away at his legs.
Hays lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kenway circles away quickly and effectively.
Hays ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
Hays misses the shot to the body.
Hays scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hays's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kenway connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hays scrambles back to his feet.
Kenway lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hays throws a series of punches but Kenway moves out of range.
Hays throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Kenway.
Hays misses with a straight left.
Hays uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenway.
Micah Hays is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kenway throws out a loose jab but Hays uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hays on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kenway cracks Hays with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hays moves into range and clinches up with Kenway.
A head punch on the inside from Hays fails to land.
Kenway breaks the clinch.
Kenway misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hays connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hays walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kenway checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kenway. Hays shrugs it off though.
Hays swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenway.
Hays swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Kenway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick by Hays misses
and Kenway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenway lands a jab to Hays's midsection.
Hays throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Edward Kenway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenway stuns Hays with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kenway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kenway defending well as Hays loads up on a big left hand.
Hays throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hays closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good standup being displayed there by Kenway as he connects with a hook.
A left lands for Kenway.
Kenway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hays fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Hays does no damage.
Hays misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hays walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kenway.
Hays throws a hook to the side of Kenway's head but Kenway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hays tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kenway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kenway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hays on the side of the head.
Kenway scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hays is looking to chop away at Kenway's legs.
Kenway lands a head kick!
Hays throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kenway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenway checks a leg kick.
Hays throws a lazy head kick
and Kenway counters with a stiff right hand.
Kenway thumps Hays with a low kick.
Hays takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hays throws a head kick but Kenway moves out of range.
Kenway scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenway cracks Hays with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kenway throws a nice looking combination but Hays bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kenway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hays takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hays manages to avoid it.
Kenway moves out of range of the body kick.
Kenway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hays stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kenway swings for the body but Hays moves out of range.
Kenway throws a push kick but Hays slaps the foot to one side.
Hays throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kenway lands a jab to the head.
Hays takes a swing at Kenway's ribcage but misses.
Kenway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Some wild striking there from Hays.
Hays swings widly with a right hand
and Kenway counters with a low kick, right behind Hays 's knee.
Hays lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hays pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hays walks into a left hand.
Kenway closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Kenway on the inside.
Kenway misses with a punch on the inside.
Hays misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hays.
Kenway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hays backwards.
Hays doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kenway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kenway tries a body shot but Hays blocks it.
Hays blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hays blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kenway.
Kenway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenway misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land.
Hays tries a body shot but Kenway blocks it.
Kenway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenway slows down the pace here.
Hays lands a right hand.
Hays blocks a body shot from Kenway.
Hays's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenway throws a head punch that misses.
Kenway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hays breaks the clinch.
Kenway is looking to slow Hays down with leg kicks.
Kenway pushes Hays up against the cage in a clinch.
Hays swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edward Kenway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hays.
Hays scores with a shoulder strike.
Hays lands a nice uppercut.
Hays swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Hays fails to land.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Hays.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway tries to work over Hays's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hays.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hays.
Kenway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hays or not.
Kenway lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hays throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenway.
Kenway cracks Hays with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenway.
Hays has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hays misses with a body punch.
Micah Hays has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hays tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenway's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kenway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kenway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hays swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Kenway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kenway 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Kenway!
After winning the bout, Edward Kenway 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 Jeremy Stapleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stapleton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stick To Your Guns - Against Them All. Supermies has chosen D12 - Fight Music as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jeremy Stapleton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Simo Supermies's chin.
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215 lbs
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196 lbs
48 - 34 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Stapleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Supermies!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stapleton misses with a straight left.
Supermies tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stapleton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Supermies tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Stapleton misses.
Stapleton misses with a straight left.
Supermies attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stapleton looks to land a left hand but Supermies moved out of range nicely.
Supermies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Supermies throws a lazy uppercut
and Stapleton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Simo Supermies has been cut.
Stapleton throws a sloppy head kick and Supermies moves out of range easily.
And Supermies tries to counter it with a takedown but Stapleton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Stapleton misses.
Supermies defending well as Stapleton loads up on a big left hand.
Jeremy Stapleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supermies takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stapleton throws out a loose jab but Supermies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supermies takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stapleton sends Supermies crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stapleton is motioning to the referee to let Supermies up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Supermies is rocked!
That has opened up Simo Supermies's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stapleton sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Supermies's defenses. It connects perfectly with Supermies's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Stapleton!
Jeremy Stapleton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harland Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judas Sinned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders's entrance music is My Prerogative by Bobby Brown. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harland Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Judas Sinned!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders avoids a kick to the body.
Sanders dodges the punch combination from Sinned.
Sinned circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good leg kick by Sanders there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanders defending well as Sinned loads up on a big left hand.
Sanders throws a right and a left that Sinned avoids nicely.
Sanders takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sinned tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Sinned misses its intended target.
Sinned uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanders.
Sanders clinches with his opponent.
Sanders working aggressively here.
Sanders misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinned breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sinned was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanders.
Sinned throws a lazy right hand but Sanders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanders lands a right hook to the body.
Sanders scores with a hook to the body. Sinned takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sinned throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanders turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinned tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Judas Sinned seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinned on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sinned is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanders.
It looks like Judas Sinned has been cut.
Sanders moves out of range of the strikes.
Sinned connects with a looping right hand.
Sinned misses with a combination
and Sanders counters with a good low kick that Sinned was not able to check.
Sanders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sinned doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sinned scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanders on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanders is looking to clinch but Sinned is avoiding it.
Sanders is looking to clinch but Sinned is avoiding it.
Sinned lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sinned with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanders throws a shot to the body.
Sanders dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders swings for the body but Sinned moves out of range.
Nice cross by Sinned.
Sinned misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sinned throws a lazy body kick
and Sanders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick from Sinned lands but Sanders takes it in his stride.
It looks like Harland Sanders has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanders, as that shot connected.
Sanders dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanders misses with a body shot.
Sanders scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sinned connects with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanders.
Sinned is rocked!
Sanders closes the distance and pushes Sinned back into the cage.
Sinned is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanders finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanders.
Sanders throws a big uppercut that drops Sinned! More strikes from Sanders and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sinned lies dazed against the cage as Sanders celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harland Sanders!
Harland Sanders 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Maanpohja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shape Shifter will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Maanpohja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maanpohja listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maanpohja shoots in but no luck this time.
Maanpohja shoots in and drives through. Shifter sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Shifter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shifter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maanpohja looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shifter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Maanpohja tries to buck Shifter off but Shifter is having none of it.
Shifter throws an elbow but Maanpohja slips to the side and avoids it well.
Shifter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shifter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maanpohja tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shifter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maanpohja is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shifter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shifter trying to mount his opponent but Maanpohja defends it.
Maanpohja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shifter pulls his head out easily.
Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maanpohja sees it coming and defends easily.
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shifter pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maanpohja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Shifter has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Maanpohja defend it? Shifter steps over the head and cranks it - Maanpohja is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shifter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shape Shifter!
Shape Shifter made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miro Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricci Morocco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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214 lbs
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213 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 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricci Morocco!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morocco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bang's head.
It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.
Morocco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bang checks it well.
Morocco pushes Bang up against the cage in a clinch.
Bang jumps guard but Morocco stands there with Bang around his waist. Bang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morocco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morocco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bang.
Bang gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Morocco tries to roll over but Bang keeps him under control.
Morocco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bang.
Morocco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bang is looking for a kimura here.
Bang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morocco tries to get to full guard but Bang has control of the leg.
Bang looks to land a strike but Morocco avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bang is pushing down on Morocco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morocco is fighting to maintain full guard but Bang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morocco is just riding it out for now. Bang eventually gives up the hold.
Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Morocco defends the submission attempt.
Bang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morocco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bang.
Bang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
Bang 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morocco is positioning himself well to prevent Bang advancing to mount.
Bang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bang thows a huge punch but Morocco dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Morocco defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morocco is defending against the submission attempts here by Bang.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing that Bang has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morocco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Miro Bang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miro Bang's cut.
That's time! Bang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morocco.
Morocco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bang.
Bang avoids the body shot from Morocco.
Bang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Morocco.
Morocco throws a body shot but no joy.
Morocco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bang.
Bang tries a head kick but it misses.
Bang avoids the body shot from Morocco.
Bang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morocco throws a leg kick but Bang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morocco sprawls and moves away.
Morocco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morocco looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
Morocco throws a head kick that misses.
Morocco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morocco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A left and a right from Morocco both land. Nice combination.
Morocco connects with a leg kick. Bang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bang shoots in and drives through. Morocco sprawls well.
Bang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morocco swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang blocks a leg kick.
Morocco throws a leg kick but Bang moved away.
Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morocco tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morocco to the ground. Morocco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bang avoids a kick to the body.
Morocco throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morocco circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Bang drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Morocco follows Bang to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricci Morocco!
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