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MMAHelsinki - 62 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fin Sven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fin Sven!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Come on Killer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Killer breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Killer misses.
Sven swats away the attempt to clinch by Killer.
Sven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sven misses with an uppercut. Killer saw that one coming.
Killer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sven fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Sven
and Killer counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Killer - that landed with a thud.
Sven wants to get back to striking at distance but Killer won't allow it.
Sven manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Killer scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Killer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Killer seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Killer lands a nice shot to the body.
Killer lands a right hand.
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killer thumps Sven with a low kick.
Killer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Killer connects with a leg kick. Sven looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sven's coach down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling sparring gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sven's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Killer scores with a kick to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sven.
Dan Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Killer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sven on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Killer. Killer obviously looking to wear him down.
Killer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sven eats them both and turns towards Killer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dan Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer connects with a leg kick. Sven looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sven takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Killer misses with a hook
and Sven counters with a straight right hand.
Killer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sven drives through and clinches with Killer against the cage.
Killer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sven is trying to maintain a safe position but Killer gets an underhook and turns Sven into the cage.
Sven misses with a body punch.
Sven tries to land knees in the clinch but Killer avoids the damage to the body.
Sven working hard to break the clinch.
Sven wants a takedown.
Dan Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fin Sven.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer lands a nice uppercut.
Sven wants to get back to striking at distance but Killer won't allow it.
Killer prevents a body shot from Sven.
Sven holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good body shot from Killer.
Sven goes for a takedown attempt but Killer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Killer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Killer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Killer stalling against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killer as Sven tries to tie him up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Killer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Killer - that landed with a thud.
Killer is working Sven over against the cage.
Killer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Killer.
Sven scores with a punch to the head.
Sven has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Killer.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Killer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sven's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sven wants a takedown.
Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killer lands with a light punch inside.
Sven takes a shot to the head.
Killer lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Killer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A punch lands to the side of Sven 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Killer darts in and clinches Sven up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Killer is pressed up against the cage. Sven has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Killer down to the mat. Killer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Killer scores with a nice body kick.
Sven takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Killer just misses with a punch to the body.
Sven misses with a takedown attempt - Killer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sven dives in and grabs Killer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Killer pushes down on Sven's head and hops out.
Dan Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fin Sven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer tests Sven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Killer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Killer scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Killer.
Killer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Killer moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Killer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Killer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Killer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sven up against the cage.
Sven misses with a knee to the head.
Killer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sven can do to turn this around?
Killer presses Sven against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dan Killer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dan Killer is winning the standup battle so far.
Killer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sven throws a sloppy head kick
and Killer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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!
Killer slaps away a takedown attempt from Sven, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice body kick from Killer.
Killer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Killer gets a clinch.
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killer throws a series of punches but Sven avoids them all with ease.
Killer connects with a right hand. Sven shakes it off.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sven.
Sven has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Killer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Killer with a nice cross.
Killer connects with a leg kick. Sven looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Killer misses the jab.
Sven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killer.
Sven changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That kick from Killer tenderised Sven's leg. Sven is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Sven.
Sven throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
Sven darts in trying to clinch
and Killer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Killer.
Sven throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Killer's waist but Killer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sven off to one side.
Killer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killer wants it to stay on the feet.
Killer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Killer scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Sven 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Killer.
Killer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sven. That did some damage!
Killer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sven crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Killer - the referee stops the clock and Sven gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Killer. Sven manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sven closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sven lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Killer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sven tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sven somewhat.
Killer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sven's sensitive parts.
Killer is looking to slow Sven down with leg kicks.
Killer moves out of range of the leg kick from Sven.
Killer tests Sven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer tries a low kick but Sven avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sven looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sven is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Killer with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killer lands a leg kick that knocks Sven off balance momentarily.
Killer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A combination from Killer does no damage.
Sven throws out a counter right but Killer avoids it with no problem.
Killer throws a leg kick but Sven moved away.
Killer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sven.
Sven appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Killer pushes Sven up against the cage in a clinch.
Killer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sven.
Killer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Killer lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Killer.
Killer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Killer lands an uppercut.
Killer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sven backwards.
Killer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sven taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killer.
Killer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killer pushes Sven back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sven trying to control the position but instead, Killer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sven into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Killer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sven is rocked!
Killer manages to break the clinch.
Killer throws the kick towards the body but Sven avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Killer.
Sven is looking to clinch.
Killer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Killer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sven is still on wobbly legs! Can Killer finish him?
Killer throws an overhand right that has Sven reeling! Killer follows up with more punches and Sven is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Killer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ikuhisa Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ikuhisa Matsumoto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fred Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ikuhisa Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Matsumoto thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Fred Jackson has been cut.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Matsumoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsumoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Matsumoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Matsumoto counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Jackson! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ikuhisa Matsumoto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Augusto Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Denke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Augusto Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Denke!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denke throws out a loose jab but Augusto Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Augusto Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Denke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A swing and a miss from Denke.
Augusto Da Silva throwing a counter right hand but Denke manages to avoid it.
Augusto Da Silva misses with a straight right.
Augusto Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Denke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Denke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Fernando Augusto Da Silva has been cut.
Augusto Da Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augusto Da Silva takes a swing at Denke's ribcage but misses.
Augusto Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Denke is just out of range.
Augusto Da Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Denke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augusto Da Silva. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denke looks to score with a jab to the body but Augusto Da Silva is just out of range.
Denke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Augusto Da Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karl Denke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Denke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Augusto Da Silva slips a jab from Denke.
Denke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Denke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Augusto Da Silva back to the cage. Denke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Augusto Da Silva is looking to wear down Denke with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Denke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Augusto Da Silva.
Denke misses the jab.
Augusto Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denke manages to avoid it.
Denke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augusto Da Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Augusto Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augusto Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Augusto Da Silva is rocked!
Denke measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Augusto Da Silva! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Karl Denke!
Our winner, Karl Denke, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mad Dog Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisher is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wasiu - Bout 02 Blow. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mad Dog Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fisher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dog Iii defends it well.
Fisher wants to take a breather but Dog Iii is having none of it.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but Dog Iii defending well.
Dog Iii trying to control but Fisher postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher seems to be working for a kimura but Dog Iii defends the submission attempt.
Fisher wants to take a breather but Dog Iii is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dog Iii sees it coming and defends easily.
Fisher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fisher is keen to just control but Dog Iii is a slippery customer.
Well, if Fisher is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fisher wants to pass to mount but Dog Iii is defending the position.
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dog Iii keeps working.
Fisher slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dog Iii keeps working.
Fisher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dog Iii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fisher on the ground.
Dog Iii is looking for a sweep. Fisher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dog Iii is looking to control Fisher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dog Iii avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog Iii is looking to improve his position.
Fisher passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fisher breaks from Dog Iii's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fisher unloading with bombs!
Fisher connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dog Iii is trying desperately to improve position.
Fisher looking to finish with strikes here!
Dog Iii is squirming around, avoiding Fisher's attempts to control the action.
Fisher content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii taking shots to the head.
Fisher raining down shots from the mount!
Fisher landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dog Iii looks a forlorn figure.
Dog Iii looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fisher trying to control.
Fisher lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Fisher dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jab from Fisher.
Fisher misses with a two punch combination.
Dog Iii lands with a kick to the temple. Fisher shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Nathan Fisher has been cut.
Dog Iii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fisher defending well as Dog Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Fisher throws out a counter right but Dog Iii avoids it with no problem.
Dog Iii misses with a hook. Fisher ducked under it nicely.
Fisher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dog Iii can pounce on him.
Dog Iii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fisher.
Dog Iii motions for Fisher to come forward. Dog Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fisher has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dog Iii stuffs the takedown attempt from Fisher. Fisher gets slowly back to his feet.
Mad Dog Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Fisher misses its intended target.
Dog Iii stuffs the takedown attempt from Fisher. Fisher gets slowly back to his feet.
Fisher keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Dog Iii finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fisher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fisher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog Iii.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fisher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii connects with a leg kick. Fisher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fisher shoots in for a double leg but Dog Iii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mad Dog Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Fisher.
Dog Iii feints and then cracks Fisher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fisher down.
Fisher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fisher thinks about the counter body kick.
Dog Iii moves out of range as Fisher throws a body kick.
Fisher's corner calls for a 1-2. Fisher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Dog Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Fisher attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fisher misses with a two punch combination.
Dog Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dog Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fisher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii misses with a low kick.
Fisher misses with a body kick.
Dog Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Fisher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dog Iii lands with a nice body kick.
Fisher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dog Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dog Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dog Iii ducks right into an uppercut from Fisher.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dog Iii.
Fisher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dog Iii wants to slow Fisher down by chopping away at his legs.
Fisher checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dog Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog Iii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Fisher tries to counter it with a takedown but Dog Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dog Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Fisher's head.
Dog Iii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dog Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Fisher is just out of range.
Fisher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fisher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fisher misses with a lunging right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Dog Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Fisher's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt.
Dog Iii throws a lazy body kick
enabling Fisher to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fisher.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt.
Mad Dog Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Fisher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher lands a head shot.
Good work by Fisher as he checks the leg kick.
And Fisher tries to counter it with a takedown but Dog Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fisher checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog Iii feints and then cracks Fisher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fisher down.
Dog Iii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dog Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Fisher attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dog Iii cracks Fisher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fisher takes one to the side of the head.
Mad Dog Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fisher is looking for the big counter here.
Dog Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fisher throws out the jab.
Dog Iii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fisher just manages to avoid it.
Dog Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Fisher's shoulder, as Fisher tries to avoid the shot.
Fisher shoots in looking for a takedown. Dog Iii tries to sprawl out of it but Fisher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dog Iii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dog Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A lazy body kick from Dog Iii
and Fisher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dog Iii!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog Iii holding on.
Dog Iii regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fisher's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Fisher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fisher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dog Iii's head.
Fisher is trying to control the action in half guard but Dog Iii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fisher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dog Iii is looking for a sweep. Fisher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fisher seems to be working for a kimura but Dog Iii defends the submission attempt.
Dog Iii is staying active underneath Fisher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fisher wants to free his trapped foot but Dog Iii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fisher passes to full mount!
Fisher lands a big shot there that rocks Dog Iii but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nathan Fisher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dog Iii is trying desperately to improve position.
Dog Iii wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fisher.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fisher scoring with strikes but Dog Iii is staying in there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Fisher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fisher 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Fisher!
Nathan Fisher made sure to mention his sponsor, KnockOut in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sweeney McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazuran Riku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sweeney McIntyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazuran Riku!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riku has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Riku there as he acknowledges the shot.
McIntyre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Riku is looking to land body kicks.
Riku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McIntyre was well out of range. Poor timing from Riku.
Riku takes one to the chin there.
McIntyre misses with a looping right.
Riku let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McIntyre lands an overhand right.
A slapping body kick lands there for McIntyre.
McIntyre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McIntyre clobbers Riku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Riku has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McIntyre throws out a loose jab but Riku uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Riku misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Riku. Beautiful body shot.
Riku slips a jab from McIntyre.
Riku misses with a looping left.
McIntyre has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 99% Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Riku.
McIntyre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riku.
Riku misses with a body shot.
McIntyre throws an overhand right that lands on Riku's shoulder, as Riku tries to avoid the shot.
Riku raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Riku is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McIntyre rather than just go for the knockout.
Riku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Riku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Riku releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Riku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sweeney McIntyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McIntyre scores with a punch to the head.
Riku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McIntyre misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Riku counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riku scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McIntyre throws a shot from downtown. Riku moves away and avoids it.
McIntyre throws a lazy right hand but Riku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riku clobbers McIntyre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McIntyre throws a hook to the side of Riku's head but Riku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McIntyre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Riku counters with a nice uppercut.
McIntyre misses with a hook
and Riku counters with a left to the body.
McIntyre swings widly with a right hand
and Riku counters with a body kick.
Riku slips a straight right by McIntyre.
McIntyre misses with a lunging right hand
and Riku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McIntyre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McIntyre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riku walks into a straight right hand from McIntyre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McIntyre.
Riku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a big shot that misses.
Riku misses with a hook. McIntyre ducked under it nicely.
McIntyre with a nice cross.
Riku throws a low kick but McIntyre moves out of range easily.
McIntyre swings widly with a right hand
and Riku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riku scores with the left hand. McIntyre knows he should have avoided that one.
Riku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McIntyre.
Riku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Riku. That's going to slow McIntyre down.
Riku throws a shot from downtown. McIntyre moves away and avoids it.
McIntyre connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McIntyre misses the shot to the body.
McIntyre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McIntyre throws a body shot but no joy.
Riku cracks McIntyre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McIntyre lunges at Riku with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Riku's hand.
Riku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Riku swings for the body but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Riku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McIntyre.
Riku ducks right into an uppercut from McIntyre.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McIntyre throws a half hearted mid kick.
Riku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Riku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McIntyre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sweeney McIntyre dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Riku misses with a wild body shot.
As Riku looks to move away, McIntyre throws a big counter combo but Riku just gets out of the way.
McIntyre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McIntyre scores with a sloppy right hand. Riku should have avoided that one.
Riku lands a head shot.
McIntyre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Riku misses with a low kick.
Riku throws a body shot but no joy.
McIntyre stuns Riku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from McIntyre misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McIntyre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McIntyre jabs Riku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McIntyre scores with a jab to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Riku might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McIntyre has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McIntyre.
McIntyre catches Riku with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McIntyre slips under a jab.
McIntyre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McIntyre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McIntyre throws a body punch but Riku moves out of range.
McIntyre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Riku. Riku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McIntyre throws a series of strikes that have Riku backpedaling.
Riku misses with a wild combination.
It looked like McIntyre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McIntyre cracks Riku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
McIntyre looks to land a combination. Riku sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Riku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McIntyre.
A nice side step and Riku releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Riku walks into a jab.
McIntyre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riku misses with a hook.
McIntyre lunges at Riku with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Riku's hand.
McIntyre lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McIntyre lands a nice shot that snaps Riku's head back.
Riku is rocked!
Riku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for McIntyre. That snapped Riku's head back.
Riku is still on wobbly legs! Can McIntyre finish him?
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. McIntyre moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Riku! McIntyre continues to tee off on Riku, landing with a left and a right! McIntyre connects with a right hand that leaves Riku sleeping against the cage! What a finish by McIntyre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sweeney McIntyre!
During a confident post fight interview, Sweeney McIntyre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicodemus Adamantium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apache Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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178 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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22
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicodemus Adamantium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apache Creed!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed gets tackled into the cage by Adamantium. Adamantium maintains the clinch.
Adamantium taking a breather.
Creed struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamantium controls his hands.
Adamantium is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Creed managing to block the knees to the body from Adamantium.
Adamantium stalling against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Adamantium has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamantium.
Creed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adamantium doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Creed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Creed struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamantium controls his hands.
Adamantium blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adamantium throws a knee to the head but misses.
Creed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Creed lands with a shot to the body.
Adamantium moves out of range of the body kick from Creed.
Adamantium thumps Creed with a low kick.
Creed moves out of range as Adamantium throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed throws a push kick but Adamantium slaps the foot to one side.
Adamantium tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Creed misses with a low kick.
Creed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Creed lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Adamantium has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adamantium and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Creed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Creed throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Creed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adamantium clinches.
Adamantium prevents a body shot from Creed.
Adamantium utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Creed misses with a punch to the body.
Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
Adamantium displaying some good clinch control by pressing Creed up against the cage.
Creed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamantium blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamantium tries to land knees in the clinch but Creed avoids the damage to the body.
Creed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Creed as Adamantium tries to tie him up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Adamantium takes a shot to the head.
Creed can't find room to land a body shot as Adamantium controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adamantium tries to land knees in the clinch but Creed avoids the damage to the body.
Adamantium will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Creed up against the cage.
Creed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Creed throws a sloppy head kick
and Adamantium counters with a thumping low kick.
Adamantium throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Creed.
Creed throws an off balance right hand
and Adamantium counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Creed is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Creed jabs Adamantium to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamantium looks to land a left hand but Creed moved out of range nicely.
Creed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adamantium tries to clinch there but Creed circles away.
Adamantium dodges the punch combination from Creed.
Adamantium walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Creed checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Adamantium misses with a head kick.
Creed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Creed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adamantium is out of range.
Adamantium tries to counter by clinching up but Creed breaks away and moves out of range.
Adamantium misses with a body punch
and Adamantium takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Creed scores with a sloppy right hand. Adamantium should have avoided that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adamantium lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Creed has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Creed and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Creed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adamantium.
Creed looks to land a body kick but Adamantium moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Creed.
Creed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Creed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Creed. Those never looked like landing.
Adamantium checks a low kick from Creed.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adamantium lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Creed has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Creed and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adamantium shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adamantium avoids the body shot from Creed.
Adamantium throws a head kick but Creed moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Creed - that will leave a mark!
Creed cracks Adamantium with an open hand slap.
Creed misses with a hook.
Adamantium lands a jab to the head.
Creed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adamantium chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Creed scores with a hook to the body. Adamantium takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Creed.
Creed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adamantium gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Creed counters with a leg kick.
Adamantium misses with an uppercut. Creed saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apache Creed dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Adamantium lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adamantium connects with an inside leg kick.
Adamantium keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adamantium connects with a solid leg kick.
Adamantium throws an overhand right that lands on Creed's shoulder, as Creed tries to avoid the shot.
Creed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Creed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adamantium has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Creed lands a leg kick that knocks Adamantium off balance momentarily.
Apache Creed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adamantium moves away from the strike by Creed.
Adamantium 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.
Adamantium slips under a jab.
Adamantium blocks a head kick by Creed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamantium has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Creed.
Creed tests Adamantium's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Creed lunges at Adamantium with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adamantium's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adamantium fails with an attempt to clinch.
Creed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Creed throws a nice looking combination but Adamantium bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Creed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adamantium is able to avoid easily.
Creed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adamantium lands a leg kick that knocks Creed off balance momentarily.
Adamantium checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Creed misses the target.
A head kick from Adamantium lands but Creed takes it in his stride.
Creed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Creed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adamantium looks to land a body kick but Creed moved away.
Creed scores with a nice body kick.
Creed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adamantium throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adamantium throws a leg kick but Creed moved away.
Creed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adamantium lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for Creed.
Creed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adamantium looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Creed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Adamantium takes a swing at Creed's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Creed.
Creed dips to his left and cracks Adamantium with an uppercut!
Creed misses with the combination.
Adamantium throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adamantium checks a leg kick nicely.
Adamantium tries to land a leg kick but Creed saw it coming and moves away.
Creed slips under a jab from Adamantium.
Creed misses with a leg kick.
Adamantium keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adamantium lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A bone on bone clash there as Creed blocks the leg kick.
Adamantium with a hook.
Adamantium cracks the inside of Creed's front leg.
An inside leg kick from Creed misses.
Creed throws out a leg kick but Adamantium moves out of range and Creed only half commits.
Adamantium misses with a head kick.
Adamantium looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adamantium scores with a body shot.
Creed keeps the fight on the outside.
Creed 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.
Creed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adamantium misses with a low kick.
Adamantium throws a leg kick but Creed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Creed loads up on a big right hand but Adamantium slips the punch.
Creed misses with a leg kick.
Adamantium throws a sloppy head kick and Creed moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adamantium.
Adamantium does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Adamantium moves away from the strike by Creed.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Creed does no damage.
Adamantium tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Creed manages to circle out of the way.
A slapping body kick lands there for Adamantium.
Creed throws a body shot but no joy.
Creed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adamantium.
Creed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Creed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Creed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adamantium ducks under a wild hook from Creed.
Creed works over Adamantium's head and body with a nice combination.
A leg kick checked by Creed.
Creed checks the leg kick.
That kick from Creed tenderised Adamantium's leg. Adamantium is trying to keep his angry face on.
Creed lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apache Creed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Creed tries to land a front kick but Adamantium steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Creed fails to land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Adamantium checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Creed takes a kick to the side of the head.
Adamantium dodges the punch combination from Creed.
Creed moves out of range of the body kick from Adamantium.
Adamantium throws a nice outside leg kick.
Creed feints and then cracks Adamantium's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adamantium down.
Creed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adamantium doesn't seem bothered though.
Adamantium throws a head kick that Creed semi-blocks.
Adamantium tries to clinch
and Creed counters with an outside leg kick.
Creed connects with a solid leg kick.
Adamantium misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Creed throws an overhand right that lands on Adamantium's shoulder, as Adamantium tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adamantium throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Creed counters with a nice uppercut.
Adamantium looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamantium thumps Creed with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Creed.
Creed lands with an overhand left.
Adamantium lands a head kick!
Creed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adamantium is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Adamantium misses.
Adamantium clinches up with Creed and pushes him back against the cage.
Creed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Creed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Creed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adamantium throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Creed blocks it with crossed arms.
Creed has a couple of punches blocked by Adamantium.
Adamantium misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Creed.
Creed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adamantium or not.
Adamantium looking to stall.
Adamantium tries a knee to the head but Creed blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed misses with a body punch.
Adamantium blocks a body shot from Creed.
Creed has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Adamantium seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Creed can turn it around.
Creed struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamantium controls his hands.
Adamantium blocks a body shot from Creed.
Adamantium tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adamantium lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Creed backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed tries to break the clinch but Adamantium is controlling the position.
Adamantium tries a body shot but Creed blocks it.
Creed blocks a body shot from Adamantium.
Creed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Creed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adamantium lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Creed tries to work over Adamantium's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Creed cracks Adamantium with a nice body shot.
Adamantium trying to land knees to the body.
Creed blocks a body shot from Adamantium.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Creed.
Creed lands an uppercut that drops Adamantium! Creed follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Adamantium is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed decides to stand back up. Creed steps back and let's Adamantium get back to his feet.
Oh Adamantium is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Creed! Adamantium is backing up but he can't get away as Creed lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Adamantium and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Apache Creed!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ritchie Johannesburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrious Jorgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ritchie Johannesburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Demetrious Jorgensen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johannesburg slaps away a takedown attempt from Jorgensen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johannesburg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jorgensen, pushing him back against the cage.
Johannesburg prevents a body shot from Jorgensen.
Johannesburg looking to throw knees to the head but Jorgensen is blocking nicely.
Johannesburg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Johannesburg.
Johannesburg connects with a knee to the head.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jorgensen avoids it.
Jorgensen is looking to control Johannesburg's arms but Johannesburg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jorgensen has his back to the cage.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the head but Jorgensen blocks with his arms.
Jorgensen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jorgensen is looking for a takedown.
Ritchie Johannesburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrious Jorgensen.
Knees to the body from Johannesburg.
Jorgensen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johannesburg obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorgensen working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the body.
Johannesburg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johannesburg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johannesburg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johannesburg with a knee to the head.
Johannesburg tries a knee to the head but Jorgensen blocks it.
Jorgensen wants a takedown.
Johannesburg stalling in the clinch.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johannesburg lands a good knee to the midsection. Jorgensen won't want to take too many of those.
Johannesburg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen tries to stall but Johannesburg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jorgensen takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johannesburg blocks a body shot from Jorgensen.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jorgensen.
Johannesburg misses with a knee to the head.
Jorgensen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen avoiding damage as Johannesburg throws knees to the body.
Jorgensen throws a head punch that misses.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the head but Jorgensen blocks with his arms.
Johannesburg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jorgensen's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johannesburg.
Jorgensen avoids the elbow strike from Johannesburg, against the cage.
Johannesburg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jorgensen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johannesburg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jorgensen is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.
Jorgensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jorgensen avoids it.
Jorgensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johannesburg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jorgensen is defending well for now.
Johannesburg scores a nice knee to the body.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jorgensen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johannesburg up against the cage.
Jorgensen tries to work over Johannesburg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johannesburg after a bit of a struggle.
Johannesburg tries a knee to the head but Jorgensen blocks it.
Johannesburg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jorgensen's defenses.
Johannesburg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johannesburg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jorgensen is working for takedown but Johannesburg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jorgensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Johannesburg controls his hands.
Johannesburg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jorgensen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johannesburg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johannesburg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jorgensen misses with a punch to the body.
Jorgensen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johannesburg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johannesburg prevents a body shot from Jorgensen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johannesburg obliges.
Johannesburg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jorgensen is defending well for now.
Jorgensen is trying to drag Johannesburg to the mat but Johannesburg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the head but Jorgensen blocks with his arms.
Johannesburg with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johannesburg lands a nice knee to the body.
Johannesburg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johannesburg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jorgensen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johannesburg obliges.
Jorgensen lands a shoulder strike.
Johannesburg scores with a knee to the head.
Johannesburg missing with knees to the body.
Johannesburg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ritchie Johannesburg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johannesburg moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Johannesburg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jorgensen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jorgensen.
Jorgensen cracks Johannesburg with a nice body shot.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jorgensen avoids it.
Johannesburg lands a good knee to the midsection. Jorgensen won't want to take too many of those.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jorgensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johannesburg lands a nice knee to the body.
Johannesburg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johannesburg tries to land knees in the clinch but Jorgensen avoids the damage to the body.
Johannesburg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorgensen can do to turn this around?
Johannesburg scores with a knee to the head.
Ritchie Johannesburg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johannesburg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jorgensen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johannesburg working Jorgensen over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johannesburg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johannesburg connects with a knee to the head.
Jorgensen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johannesburg lands an elbow inside that Jorgensen shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Johannesburg.
Johannesburg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johannesburg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jorgensen trying to stall but Johannesburg improves his position.
Jorgensen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jorgensen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the body.
Jorgensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Johannesburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorgensen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johannesburg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jorgensen fails with the takedown.
Johannesburg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jorgensen, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johannesburg blocking some punches.
Johannesburg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jorgensen throws a head punch that misses.
Jorgensen wants a takedown.
Ritchie Johannesburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrious Jorgensen.
Johannesburg lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johannesburg connects with a knee to the head.
Johannesburg trying to land knees to the body.
Jorgensen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johannesburg is keeping busy.
Johannesburg tries to land knees in the clinch but Jorgensen avoids the damage to the body.
Johannesburg lands an elbow that stopped Jorgensen in his tracks for a moment.
Jorgensen working aggressively here.
Jorgensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jorgensen takes an elbow to the temple.
Johannesburg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johannesburg is defending well.
Jorgensen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johannesburg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johannesburg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jorgensen's face.
Johannesburg lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Johannesburg.
Jorgensen can't get the takedown.
Johannesburg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jorgensen's face.
Johannesburg lands an elbow just above Jorgensen 's eye.
Johannesburg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jorgensen blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Johannesburg.
Johannesburg scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johannesburg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johannesburg looking to throw knees to the head but Jorgensen is blocking nicely.
Johannesburg landing knees to the head.
Jorgensen is trying to maintain a safe position but Johannesburg gets an underhook and turns Jorgensen into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen managing to block the knees to the body from Johannesburg.
Jorgensen tries to score a body lock takedown but Johannesburg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jorgensen tries a body shot but Johannesburg blocks it.
Johannesburg scores with a knee to the head.
Johannesburg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen managing to block the knees to the body from Johannesburg.
Jorgensen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johannesburg after a bit of a struggle.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jorgensen avoids it.
Jorgensen takes an elbow to the temple.
Jorgensen takes an elbow to the temple.
Johannesburg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johannesburg crunches a lovely knee into Jorgensen's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Johannesburg.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johannesburg looking to throw knees to the head but Jorgensen is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ritchie Johannesburg dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jorgensen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johannesburg avoids it really well and circles away.
Johannesburg went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johannesburg closes the distance and clinches.
Johannesburg landing knees to the body.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen wants to stall.
Johannesburg landing knees to the head.
Jorgensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorgensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jorgensen misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johannesburg scores with a knee to the head.
Johannesburg misses with a knee strike.
Johannesburg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johannesburg looking to throw knees to the head but Jorgensen is blocking nicely.
Jorgensen lands a nice uppercut.
Jorgensen tries to work over Johannesburg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johannesburg landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johannesburg.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johannesburg lands an elbow just above Jorgensen 's eye.
Jorgensen looking to slow down the pace here.
Johannesburg landing knees to the head.
Johannesburg lands an elbow inside that Jorgensen shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johannesburg scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen throws a head punch that misses.
Jorgensen misses with the head strike.
Jorgensen working aggressively here.
Jorgensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Johannesburg.
Johannesburg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jorgensen blocks it with crossed arms.
Johannesburg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jorgensen blocks it with crossed arms.
Johannesburg misses with a knee to the head.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jorgensen avoids it.
Jorgensen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jorgensen misses with a punch to the body.
Jorgensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jorgensen tries to work over Johannesburg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jorgensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johannesburg working Jorgensen over with knees to the body.
Jorgensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jorgensen managing to block the knees to the body from Johannesburg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Johannesburg regains guard.
Johannesburg wants to get back to his feet but Jorgensen passes into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Johannesburg's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jorgensen is pressing down on Johannesburg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johannesburg is holding on for now.
Jorgensen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johannesburg is trying to stand back up but Jorgensen is controlling him
Jorgensen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jorgensen winds up and cracks Johannesburg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jorgensen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jorgensen throwing shots but Johannesburg is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johannesburg manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jorgensen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johannesburg swivels and escapes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johannesburg pushes Jorgensen up against the cage in a clinch.
Johannesburg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.
A knee to the head by Johannesburg.
Johannesburg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johannesburg stops a takedown attempt from Jorgensen.
Ritchie Johannesburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrious Jorgensen.
Jorgensen stalling the fight.
Demetrious Jorgensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ritchie Johannesburg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ritchie Johannesburg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johannesburg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ritchie Johannesburg!
In his post fight interview, Ritchie Johannesburg started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Primicin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kullervo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Primicin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kullervo lands a head shot.
Primicin lands with a hook. Kullervo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Kalle Kullervo has been cut.
Kullervo blocks a jab.
Primicin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Primicin connects with a jab.
Ivan Primicin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kullervo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Primicin misses the target.
Kullervo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Primicin throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kullervo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Primicin takes a swing at Kullervo's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Kullervo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kullervo throws a wild body kick that Primicin sees coming a mile off.
Kullervo looks for the body kick but Primicin saw that one coming.
Primicin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kullervo clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Kullervo.
Kullervo pushes Primicin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kullervo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Primicin blocks it with crossed arms.
Primicin can't break the clinch.
Primicin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Primicin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kullervo lands an elbow that stopped Primicin in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Ivan Primicin has been cut.
Primicin has had enough of the clinch but Kullervo keeps him there for the moment.
Primicin is trying to break the clinch but Kullervo is controlling him.
Kullervo lands a hook that snaps the head of Primicin backwards.
Kullervo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kullervo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Primicin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kullervo throws a head punch that misses.
Primicin has had enough of the clinch but Kullervo keeps him there for the moment.
Kullervo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kullervo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kullervo pushes off an throws an elbow but Primicin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kullervo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kullervo lands a nice uppercut.
Primicin tries to circle away but Kullervo has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo digs a right hand underneath Primicin's ribcage. Primicin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Primicin is trying to push Kullervo away but Kullervo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Primicin breaks the clinch.
Kullervo lands a front kick.
Primicin looks winded!
Kullervo lands a head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kullervo sizes up Primicin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Primicin misses with an uppercut.
Kullervo instigates a clinch.
Kullervo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kullervo tries to work over Primicin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kullervo prevents Primicin from breaking the clinch.
I was talking to Kullervo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kullervo lands with a light punch inside.
Kullervo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kullervo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Primicin's defenses.
Kullervo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kullervo pushes Primicin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kullervo scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Primicin backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a body punch.
Primicin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kullervo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kullervo lands an elbow that stopped Primicin in his tracks for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kullervo.
Kullervo digs a right hand underneath Primicin's ribcage. Primicin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Primicin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Primicin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kullervo lands a good knee to the midsection. Primicin won't want to take too many of those.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kullervo.
Kullervo scores with a hook to the body.
Kullervo can't find room to land a body shot as Primicin controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo scores with a hook to the body.
Kullervo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Kullervo.
Kullervo prevents Primicin from breaking the clinch.
Kullervo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Primicin blocks a body shot from Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a knee to the body.
Primicin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kullervo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Primicins head.
Primicin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kullervo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kullervo tries to land knees in the clinch but Primicin avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kullervo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Primicin working hard to break the clinch.
Primicin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kullervo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kullervo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A shot to the liver by Kullervo. Beautiful body shot.
Primicin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kullervo.
Kullervo throws a nice head kick!
Kullervo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kullervo sends Primicin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kullervo is motioning to the referee to let Primicin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Primicin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kullervo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Primicin.
Primicin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kullervo finish him?
Primicin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Primicin missing with a left hand there. Kullervo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Primicin seems to have recovered his senses.
Kullervo staying out of range there.
Kullervo scores with a push kick.
Primicin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kullervo. That one must have hurt.
Kalle Kullervo is winning the standup battle so far.
Kullervo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kullervo lands a big right hand that sends Primicin crashing to the mat! Kullervo stays standing though and waves Primicin back to his feet!
Kullervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Primicin is breathing heavily.
Kullervo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo drops Primicin with a naaaaasty hook - Primicin is in real trouble here! Kullervo dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kullervo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gatsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasper Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Gatsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jasper Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gatsby doesn't seem phased though.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Gatsby feinted with a counter takedown.
Gatsby slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Gatsby moved out of range.
Gatsby lands the left hand.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Gatsby counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gatsby.
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jasper Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
so Gatsby counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones trying to control the position.
Gatsby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gatsby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gatsby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones is trying to keep Gatsby in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Gatsby is proving a slippery customer.
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Gatsby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gatsby throws a big right hand that misses.
Gatsby controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gatsby lands a couple of digs.
Gatsby slips nicely into half guard.
Gatsby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby working the head and body with strikes.
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gatsby lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gatsby content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Gatsby there.
Gatsby controlling the action here.
Gatsby is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gatsby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gatsby is working away from the top position though.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Gatsby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gatsby is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones moves into full guard.
Gatsby looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to keep Gatsby in close.
Gatsby keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Gatsby trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Gatsby with a nice head shot there.
Jones wants to sweep here but Gatsby controlling him for the moment.
Gatsby looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gatsby's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gatsby dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gatsby feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Gatsby changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gatsby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones wants to stand but Gatsby is controlling the position.
Gatsby won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Joe Gatsby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gatsby throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gatsby passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gatsby scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gatsby drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Gatsby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones tries to roll over but Gatsby keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jones defend it? Gatsby steps over the head and cranks it - Jones is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gatsby!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Gatsby!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Provenza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Provenza comes to the cage accompanied by Madreblu - Certamente. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Silvio Provenza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Provenza sprawls well initially but Wallace persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wallace is looking to take a break and control but Provenza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Provenza is trying to maintain the position but Wallace is very close to passing his half guard.
Provenza tries to get to full guard but Wallace has control of the leg.
Wallace working the head and body with strikes.
Provenza gets back to full guard.
Provenza looking for a sweep. Not yet Provenza, not yet.
Wallace throws an elbow that misses. Provenza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wallace's guard. Nice move by Provenza!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Provenza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wallace dives on top into guard.
Provenza wants to sweep but no luck.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Provenza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wallace postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Provenza keeps moving.
Wallace landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Provenza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wallace can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wallace trying to control but Provenza is working from the bottom.
Provenza controls Wallace momentarily but Wallace frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Provenza has momentary wrist control but Wallace slips an elbow through the middle.
Provenza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wallace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Provenza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Provenza seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wallace content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wallace chips away with some ground and pound.
Wallace throws a big right hand that misses.
Provenza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wallace can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wallace not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Provenza controls Wallace momentarily but Wallace frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Provenza trying to control the position here.
Wallace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Provenza keeps moving.
Wallace stands up over Provenza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wallace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Provenza keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wallace landing with the ground and pound.
Wallace trying to control but Provenza is working from the bottom.
Provenza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wallace keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Provenza's head.
Wallace throws a big elbow that misses.
Wallace throws a big right hand that misses.
Provenza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wallace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace landing with the ground and pound.
Provenza is adopting a defensive guard.
Wallace advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Wallace dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wallace shoots for a takedown but Provenza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Provenza gets a double leg takedown into Wallace's guard.
Provenza throws a strike but Wallace rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Provenza controls Wallace momentarily but Wallace frees himself.
Provenza keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace working some strikes from top position.
Wallace makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace pushing down on Provenza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wallace is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wallace tries to pass the half guard into mount. Provenza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is trying to control. Provenza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Provenza keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Provenza trying to control here.
Wallace throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Provenza is looking to improve his position.
Wallace seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wallace scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wallace drops an elbow to the side of Provenza's head.
Provenza wants to control but Wallace is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Provenza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wallace connects with a nice short shot to Provenza's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace prevents Provenza from improving his position.
Wallace working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wallace lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Provenza is staying active underneath Wallace, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee Wallace has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wallace is nestled in close to Provenza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wallace lands with a punch from half guard.
Provenza looking for submissions off his back.
Wallace scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Provenza is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Provenza! More strikes land and this one is all over! Wallace jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Wallace!
Lee Wallace thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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