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MMAHelsinki - 64 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helmeri Haapasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlo Standfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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254 lbs
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268 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Helmeri Haapasaari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlo Standfield!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Standfield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haapasaari counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Standfield throws a leg kick that is checked
and Haapasaari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Standfield throws a lazy head kick
so Haapasaari counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haapasaari is sitting in close to Standfield's body. Standfield has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Haapasaari is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Haapasaari is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Standfield.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marlo Standfield!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Selassie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Pedrosian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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169 lbs
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202 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Selassie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Pedrosian!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedrosian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Selassie, pushing him back against the cage.
Selassie tries to break the clinch but Pedrosian is controlling the position.
Our sources have told us that Selassie has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Selassie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pedrosian gets tackled into the cage by Selassie. Selassie maintains the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pedrosian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Selassie's face.
It looks like Victor Selassie has been cut.
Pedrosian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Selassie's efforts to push away.
Pedrosian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Selassie tries to break the clinch but Pedrosian is controlling the position.
Pedrosian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pedrosian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Pedrosian's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Selassie takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Selassie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pedrosian moves into the clinch.
Pedrosian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pedrosian has a couple of punches blocked by Selassie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedrosian stalling.
Pedrosian has Selassie pressed against the cage, preventing Selassie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pedrosian throws a punch but it's blocked by Selassie.
Selassie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pedrosian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Selassie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Selassie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Selassie misses.
Pedrosian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pedrosian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Selassie.
Nice body punch from Selassie.
Good standup being displayed there by Selassie as he connects with a hook.
Pedrosian misses with a double jab
letting Selassie counter with a right hand.
Pedrosian forces Selassie back against the cage and clinches.
Selassie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pedrosian is trying to stall.
Pedrosian lands with a left to the head.
Pedrosian has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Selassie seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pedrosian can turn it around.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Selassie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pedrosian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Pedrosian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Pedrosian fails to land.
Pedrosian content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pedrosian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Selassie's face.
Pedrosian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pedrosian scores with a shot to the side of Selassie's head.
Pedrosian has Selassie pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Pedrosian.
Selassie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Selassie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Selassie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pedrosian has him pressed against the cage.
Pedrosian has Selassie pressed against the cage, preventing Selassie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Pedrosian fails to land.
A knee to the head by Pedrosian.
Pedrosian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pedrosian has Selassie pushed against the cage.
Pedrosian has Selassie pushed against the cage.
Pedrosian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Pedrosian.
Pedrosian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Selassie's elbow.
Pedrosian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pedrosian'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.
Pedrosian lands a knee to the head.
Pedrosian avoiding damage.
Selassie cracks Pedrosian with a nice body shot.
Pedrosian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pedrosian.
Pedrosian gets through Selassie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Selassie breaks the clinch.
Selassie misses with a head kick.
Pedrosian doesn't manage to clinch there - Selassie circles away.
Pedrosian rushes Selassie and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedrosian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pedrosian fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosian tries to land a knee to the head but Selassie blocks with his arms.
Selassie manages to break the clinch.
Pedrosian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Selassie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pedrosian clinches.
Pedrosian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pedrosian taking a breather.
A short left from Pedrosian.
Pedrosian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Selassie tries to pull guard but Pedrosian holds him up against the cage and eventually Selassie drops back down to his feet.
Pedrosian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Selassie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Selassie is breathing heavily.
Pedrosian lands a hook that snaps the head of Selassie backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pedrosian scores with a shot to the side of Selassie's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pedrosian tries a knee to the head but Selassie blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Pedrosian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Selassie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Selassie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pedrosian moves away.
Pedrosian doesn't manage to clinch there - Selassie circles away.
Selassie keeps the fight on the outside.
Selassie fails with the takedown.
Tim Pedrosian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedrosian clinches.
Pedrosian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Selassie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pedrosian lands a knee to the head.
Tim Pedrosian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Come on Pedrosian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pedrosian lands a right hand.
Pedrosian lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Selassie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pedrosian moves in looking to clinch but Selassie pushes him off.
Selassie moves out of range of the body kick from Pedrosian.
Pedrosian tries to clinch but Selassie moves out of range.
Selassie throws a lazy right hand but Pedrosian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pedrosian connects with a combination that backs up Selassie into the cage. Pedrosian lands a flurry of punches that gets past Selassie's guard. Selassie is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Pedrosian bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Pedrosian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Tatli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Vardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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156 lbs
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164 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Tatli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Vardy!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatli misses with a two punch combination.
As Tatli backs off Vardy throws a huge counter combo but Tatli manages to avoid it all.
Vardy lands a nice looking body kick.
Vardy scores with a jab to the body.
Tatli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vardy throws a sloppy head kick
and Tatli counters with a left to the body.
Vardy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tatli misses with a lunging right hand
and Tatli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tatli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vardy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tatli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vardy.
Tatli lands with a cross.
Tatli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vardy on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vardy looks to land a combination. Tatli sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vardy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tatli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vardy lands a glancing blow to the side of Tatli's head.
Robert Tatli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatli throws a lazy uppercut
and Vardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Tatli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vardy!
Tatli throws the left hand but Vardy avoids the punch easily.
Tatli swings for the body but Vardy moves out of range.
Tatli looks to score with a jab to the body but Vardy is just out of range.
Tatli looks for the body kick but Vardy saw that one coming.
Vardy lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Tatli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tatli.
Tatli misses with a shot to the body
and Vardy counters with a nice leg kick.
Robert Tatli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vardy lands a body shot.
Vardy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tatli on the side of the head.
Vardy drops his hands momentarily and Tatli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vardy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tatli's head.
Tatli takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good work by Tatli as he checks the leg kick.
Vardy avoids the body shot from Tatli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatli throws a looping overhand right but Vardy ducks down to avoid it.
Vardy is looking for the big counter here.
Tatli looks to land a body kick but Vardy moved away.
Tatli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vardy. That one must have hurt.
Tatli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vardy counters with a series of strikes. Tatli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vardy 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.
Decent striking displayed by Tatli there.
Vardy throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Vardy lands but Tatli takes it in his stride.
Tatli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tatli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vardy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatli throws a body punch but Vardy moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tatli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vardy avoids the head kick by Tatli.
Vardy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tatli blocks it well.
Vardy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tatli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tatli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tatli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vardy counters with a straight right hand.
Tatli throws a sloppy head kick
and Vardy counters with a series of strikes. Tatli will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Vardy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jamie Vardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vardy avoids the head kick by Tatli.
Vardy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatli.
A slow jab from Tatli misses its intended target.
Tatli misses with a right hand
and Vardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Vardy shoots in looking for a takedown. Tatli tries to sprawl out of it but Vardy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tatli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatli blocks a leg kick.
Tatli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vardy moves away.
Vardy is looking for the big counter here.
Tatli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vardy unleashes a big counter combination but Tatli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vardy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vardy walks into a jab.
Vardy scores with a decent looking hook.
Vardy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tatli misses with a series of wild punches.
Vardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Vardy.
Tatli takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tatli. Vardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vardy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Tatli misses with a straight right.
Tatli moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tatli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vardy manages to avoid it.
Vardy moves out of range of the body kick.
A cross from Tatli lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatli misses with a body shot.
Tatli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Tatli.
Vardy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tatli avoids the head kick by Vardy.
Nice uppercut there from Tatli.
Vardy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jamie Vardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tatli moves out of range as Vardy throws a body kick.
Vardy throws a lazy head kick
and Tatli counters with a stiff right hand.
Tatli avoids the head kick by Vardy.
Tatli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vardy sprawls and moves away.
Vardy is breathing heavily.
A leg kick checked by Vardy.
Vardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tatli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vardy checks it well.
Vardy is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tatli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vardy moves away from the strike by Tatli.
Vardy avoids the head kick by Tatli.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vardy.
Vardy moves forwards but Tatli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vardy throws a series of punches but Tatli moves out of range.
It looked like Tatli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tatli throws a head kick that half lands.
Tatli throws a jab but it's blocked by Vardy.
Vardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Tatli dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vardy throws a head kick but Tatli moves out of range.
Tatli is looking to counter punch.
Tatli misses with a head kick.
Tatli looks to score with a jab to the body but Vardy is just out of range.
Vardy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tatli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tatli looks to score with a jab to the body but Vardy is just out of range.
Vardy misses with a double jab.
Tatli misses the body punch
and Vardy counters with a head kick. That will keep Tatli thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatli is looking to land body kicks.
Tatli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vardy blocks a head kick by Tatli.
Tatli misses with a shot to the body
and Vardy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vardy manages to break the clinch.
Vardy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vardy avoids the body shot from Tatli.
Tatli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vardy throws a counter combo.
Tatli misses with a lunging right hand
and Vardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vardy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tatli delivers a nice body kick.
Tatli connects with a body shot that sends Vardy's belly button to the back.
Vardy has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vardy is trying to break the clinch but Tatli has him pressed against the cage.
Vardy can't break the clinch.
Vardy is trying to break free.
Tatli gets through Vardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vardy ducks under a wild hook from Tatli.
Tatli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tatli.
Tatli misses with a lunging right hand
and Vardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tatli throws a solid leg kick but Vardy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tatli.
Vardy slips a straight right by Tatli.
Tatli scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vardy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tatli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vardy on the side of the head.
Vardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vardy is looking for the big counter here.
Tatli connects with a solid leg kick.
Vardy cracks a nice hook into Tatli's ribs.
Tatli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vardy manages to avoid it.
Tatli throws a head kick but Vardy moves out of range.
Tatli throws a hook but Vardy avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vardy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vardy defending well as Tatli loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatli misses with a left hand
enabling Vardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Tatli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vardy lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vardy!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vardy lands a jab to the head.
Tatli throws a head kick that half lands.
Vardy scores with a jab to the head.
Tatli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tatli misses the jab.
Vardy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jamie Vardy.
Well Vardy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jamie Vardy!
During a confident post fight interview, Jamie Vardy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between El Misterioso Damballah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Venables (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Venables has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, El Misterioso Damballah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Venables!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damballah misses with a series of wild punches.
Venables tries to work over Damballah's front leg with a kick but Damballah checks it.
A clash of legs there as Damballah blocks the low kick.
Venables turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Damballah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Venables but Venables pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Venables feints a counter leg kick.
El Misterioso Damballah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Venables.
Damballah throws a combination that misses
and Venables counters with a nice low kick that buckles Damballah's knee momentarily.
Damballah misses with a wild combination.
Damballah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Damballah. Those never looked like landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Venables.
Damballah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Venables has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Damballah or perhaps it was just good defense by Venables, which made it look bad.
Venables defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Damballah.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Misterioso Damballah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damballah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Venables sprawls well. Venables wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Damballah gets slowly back to his feet.
Venables connects with a good right hand that stumbles Damballah. Damballah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Venables throws a good cross that connects.
An inside leg kick lands from Venables.
Damballah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Venables sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Damballah somewhat.
Venables swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Damballah misses with a takedown attempt
and Venables counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Venables.
Venables throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Damballah stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Venables follows into mount!
Damballah is rocked!
It looks like El Misterioso Damballah has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damballah is trying to stand up.
Oh Damballah is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venables postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Damballah out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Venables goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joseph Venables!
A victorious Joseph Venables thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nickthaniel Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfonso Grabonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Feiticeira. This should be fireworks!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nickthaniel Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alfonso Grabonzo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabonzo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Grabonzo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diaz has his foot on Grabonzo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grabonzo works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz'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.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Grabonzo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grabonzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grabonzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grabonzo drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Grabonzo seems to have locked his on tight now - Diaz screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Grabonzo, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alfonso Grabonzo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alfonso Grabonzo waved his t-shirt featuring OG King Of Laundry (Fast Response 80%)'s logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Nickthaniel Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'He fought like a pussy, running from me n shit. WTF???'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paez Paez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Offord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paez Paez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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169 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paez Paez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Offord!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Offord cracks Paez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Offord.
Offord lands a slapping body shot.
Offord lands a jab to Paez's midsection.
Paez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Offord has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Paez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Offord scores with a jab to the body.
Paez ducks right into an uppercut from Offord.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Offord, right into the meat.
Offord feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Offord counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Offord's waist but Offord gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paez off to one side.
Offord cracks a nice hook into Paez's ribs.
Paez tries to clinch up
and Offord counters with a left to the body.
Offord lands a body shot.
Paez misses with a takedown attempt - Offord sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Offord moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offord jabs Paez right on the nose. Paez blinks but takes it well.
Paez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Offord counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paez Paez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Offord scores with a body shot.
Eric Offord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Offord fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Offord is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Paez rather than just go for the knockout.
Offord throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Offord.
Offord swats away the attempt to clinch by Paez.
It seemed like Offord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Paez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Offord is fending him off so far but Paez persists. Nope, Offord circles away and we're back to standing.
Paez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Offord lands a nice shot to the body.
Eric Offord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offord scores with a jab to the body.
Offord connects with a body shot that sends Paez's belly button to the back.
Offord lands a jab to Paez's midsection.
Paez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Offord.
Paez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Offord defends it nicely.
Paez is breathing heavily.
Offord lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Paez is rocked!
A punch lands to the side of Paez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Paez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A leg kick checked by Offord.
Paez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paez is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Offord just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Paez has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Offord!
After the fight, Eric Offord was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Cyanide" by Metallica kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikhail Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov fails to land the takedown.
Kalashnikov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grimes sprawls well initially but Kalashnikov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kalashnikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kalashnikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grimes defending well though.
Ground and pound from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimes keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalashnikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Kalashnikov there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov trying to control from half guard but Grimes is working away.
Ground and pound from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kalashnikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kalashnikov is keen to just control but Grimes is a slippery customer.
Kalashnikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grimes keeping hold of Kalashnikov's head, controlling as best he can.
Kalashnikov is keen to just control but Grimes is a slippery customer.
Grimes is looking for a sweep. Kalashnikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov is looking for a kimura here.
Kalashnikov with the ground and pound but Grimes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Grimes looking for a sweep. Not yet Grimes, not yet.
Kalashnikov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kalashnikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grimes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kalashnikov throwing strikes from guard but Grimes blocks nicely.
Kalashnikov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kalashnikov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kalashnikov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kalashnikov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grimes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Grimes is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalashnikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov controlling the pace.
Grimes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kalashnikov is just content to waste time from the top position. Grimes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kalashnikov trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Kalashnikov throws a strike but Grimes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalashnikov trying to control the position.
Kalashnikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grimes defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Kalashnikov dominated that round.
That's time! Kalashnikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grimes leaves Kalashnikov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grimes 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 Mikhail Kalashnikov has been cut.
Grimes throws a body punch but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Kalashnikov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kalashnikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimes can do to turn this around?
Kalashnikov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position but Grimes is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalashnikov grinds an elbow into Grimes's temple.
Kalashnikov working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position but Grimes is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalashnikov lands an elbow.
Kalashnikov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Grimes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kalashnikov lands a nice forearm strike.
Kalashnikov throws an elbow but Grimes slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kalashnikov working the ground and pound.
Grimes regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kalashnikov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kalashnikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kalashnikov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grimes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes tries to get to full guard but Kalashnikov has control of the leg.
Kalashnikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grimes defending well though.
Grimes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kalashnikov wants to pass to mount but Grimes is defending the position.
Kalashnikov passes to side control.
Kalashnikov lands an elbow.
Kalashnikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimes keeps working.
Kalashnikov misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov laying and praying for a moment but Grimes takes advantage and regains half guard.
Grimes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalashnikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kalashnikov wants to control but Grimes is keeping him busy.
Kalashnikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kalashnikov is controlling the pace.
Kalashnikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kalashnikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kalashnikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kalashnikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kalashnikov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grimes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grimes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalashnikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kalashnikov works over Grimes with some ground and pound from guard.
Kalashnikov passes into half guard.
Kalashnikov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kalashnikov lands a nice short elbow.
Kalashnikov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Kalashnikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Kalashnikov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
No luck for Kalashnikov with that takedown attempt.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Grimes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalashnikov doesn't seem phased though.
Kalashnikov gets the takedown into side control.
Kalashnikov working the ground and pound but Grimes is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Kalashnikov crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalashnikov working the ground and pound but Grimes is defending the strikes.
Kalashnikov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kalashnikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kalashnikov.
Grimes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kalashnikov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grimes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kalashnikov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kalashnikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kalashnikov controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grimes is trying to control Kalashnikov's posture but Kalashnikov avoids it.
The ground and pound from Kalashnikov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kalashnikov tries to advance to mount but Grimes denies him.
Kalashnikov cracks Grimes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kalashnikov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kalashnikov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Grimes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kalashnikov but great work by Grimes.
Kalashnikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes trying to control the position but Kalashnikov is working away.
Mikhail Kalashnikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalashnikov wants to control but Grimes postures up.
Kalashnikov tries to bench press Grimes off him but Grimes keeps the position.
Kalashnikov is trying to control Grimes's posture but Grimes avoids it.
Grimes trying to control the position but Kalashnikov is working away.
Brian Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kalashnikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grimes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kalashnikov is trying to control Grimes's posture but Grimes avoids it.
Kalashnikov is looking for a sweep.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kalashnikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grimes off and has taken his back!
Kalashnikov is not going to allow Grimes to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalashnikov misses with a punch to the head.
Kalashnikov lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Kalashnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kalashnikov, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Kalashnikov!
Mikhail Kalashnikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killer Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pele Ronaldo (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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30
285 lbs
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266 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Killer Bee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pele Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ronaldo's coach down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling sparring gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ronaldo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ronaldo throws a head kick that misses
and Bee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ronaldo misses with a takedown
and Bee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bee lands a body shot.
Bee lands a nice shot to the body.
Ronaldo throws a nice looking combination but Bee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bee instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bee.
A left hand lands to the body for Bee.
Bee lands a body punch.
Ronaldo looks winded!
Bee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ronaldo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Bee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bee lands a hook that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bee.
Ronaldo wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
A body shot lands from Bee.
Nice body punch from Bee - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Bee.
Bee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bee gets through Ronaldo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bee creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ronaldo's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ronaldo drops to his knees and Bee pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Bee!
Killer Bee got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Georges Meese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Count Chocula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Georges Meese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Count Chocula!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chocula, as that shot connected.
Meese throws a hook but Chocula avoids it easily.
Chocula lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Meese's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Meese duly obliges.
Meese lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chocula circles away quickly and effectively.
Meese with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chocula lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chocula scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meese takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A combination from Meese does no damage.
Chocula gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meese tries to circle away but Chocula has him pinned against the cage.
Meese takes a shot to the head.
Meese blocks an uppercut.
Chocula goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chocula tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meese's elbow.
Meese is trying to break free.
Chocula lands a body punch.
Chocula has a couple of punches blocked by Meese.
Chocula tries a body shot but Meese blocks it.
We've been informed that Chocula has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocula tries a body shot but Meese blocks it.
Chocula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meese has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chocula lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chocula lands an uppercut.
Meese is trying to push Chocula away but Chocula has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meese wants to get back to striking at distance but Chocula won't allow it.
Chocula throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chocula scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Chocula.
Chocula pushes Meese back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chocula lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Chocula.
Meese is trying to break the clinch but Chocula has him pressed against the cage.
Chocula stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chocula lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meese backwards.
Meese prevents a body shot from Chocula.
Chocula scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chocula misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chocula.
Chocula tries a body shot but Meese blocks it.
Chocula misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Chocula.
Nice body punch from Chocula.
Chocula lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meese backwards.
Chocula lands a left hand.
Chocula lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meese backwards.
Chocula lands a body punch.
Chocula scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chocula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chocula.
Meese is trying to break free.
Chocula misses with a punch on the inside.
Chocula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chocula tries to throw a body punch but Meese avoids it by throwing Chocula back against the cage.
Chocula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meese wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meese.
A right hook to the body lands for Chocula.
Chocula lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chocula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chocula working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Chocula.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Chocula.
Chocula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chocula pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meese has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chocula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chocula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chocula misses with a punch on the inside.
Chocula struggles to land a body shot inside as Meese controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chocula.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chocula.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Chocula scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chocula throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chocula prevents Meese from breaking the clinch.
Chocula cracks Meese with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Count Chocula dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Meese scores with a jab to the body.
Meese jabs Chocula to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chocula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Chocula lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meese doesn't seem phased though.
Chocula loads up on a big right hand but Meese slips the punch.
Chocula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meese.
Meese walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Meese is rocked!
Meese is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Chocula doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Meese crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Meese's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Count Chocula!
Our winner, Count Chocula, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Tyrone Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgenii Mamchenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Tyrone Jones!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamchenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Tyrone Jones.
A good leg kick by Tyrone Jones.
Mamchenko loads up on a big right hand but Tyrone Jones slips the punch.
Tyrone Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Tyrone Jones lands.
Tyrone Jones cracks Mamchenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tyrone Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Mamchenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyrone Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko throwing shots but Tyrone Jones is blocking nicely.
Mamchenko is trying to control. Tyrone Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tyrone Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mamchenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tyrone Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tyrone Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyrone Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamchenko looking to control.
Mamchenko is adopting a defensive guard.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
Tyrone Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mamchenko with a poor takedown
and Tyrone Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mamchenko slips a straight right by Tyrone Jones.
Mamchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone Jones's shoulder, as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mamchenko blocks it well.
Mamchenko takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamchenko lands a head shot.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mamchenko misses the shot to the body.
Mamchenko throws a nice looking combination but Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mamchenko looking to score a takedown here. Tyrone Jones is defending well but Mamchenko drives through and ends up in Tyrone Jones's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko trying to control but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko looking to sit in guard and control but Tyrone Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamchenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tyrone Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tyrone Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mamchenko misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
A combination from Tyrone Jones does no damage.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrone Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Mamchenko. Mamchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Mamchenko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tyrone Jones's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tyrone Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mamchenko.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mamchenko misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones connects with a right hand. Mamchenko shakes it off.
Tyrone Jones defending well as Mamchenko loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Mamchenko shakes him off and moves away.
Mamchenko looks to land a left hand but Tyrone Jones moved out of range nicely.
Tyrone Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tyrone Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones cracks Mamchenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Mamchenko's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mamchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mamchenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tyrone Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyrone Jones.
Mamchenko looking to stall.
Mamchenko breaks the clinch.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice combination. Mamchenko backs away looking to recover.
Tyrone Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamchenko.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab to the head.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mamchenko backs up against the cage.
Mamchenko misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrone Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko tries for a takedown but Tyrone Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyrone Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mamchenko.
Tyrone Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice cross by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Mamchenko coming out on top.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Mamchenko's ribcage but misses.
Mamchenko attempts a counter takedown but Tyrone Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Mamchenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice straight punches there by Tyrone Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyrone Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyrone Jones is fending him off so far but Mamchenko persists. Nope, Tyrone Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Mamchenko swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones scores with a leg kick.
Tyrone Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mamchenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tyrone Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Russell Tyrone Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mamchenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyrone Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mamchenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mamchenko throws a jab when Tyrone Jones was well out of range.
Mamchenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mamchenko takes one to the chin there.
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Mamchenko slips a jab and a cross from Tyrone Jones.
Mamchenko tries to counter with a takedown but Tyrone Jones is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamchenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tyrone Jones avoids the body shot from Mamchenko.
Tyrone Jones misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mamchenko counter with a right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tyrone Jones. Mamchenko shrugs it off though.
Mamchenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Tyrone Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyrone Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tyrone Jones.
A lazy left from Tyrone Jones finds it's target.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mamchenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mamchenko is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mamchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tyrone Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tyrone Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Mamchenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamchenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyrone Jones but Tyrone Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mamchenko seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch lands to the side of Tyrone Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones lands an overhand right.
Tyrone Jones 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.
Mamchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone Jones's shoulder, as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tyrone Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Mamchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Mamchenko off balance momentarily.
Tyrone Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyrone Jones sizes up Mamchenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mamchenko's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that Tyrone Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyrone Jones also avoids with ease.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Mamchenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mamchenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tyrone Jones defends well and Mamchenko ends up having to push Tyrone Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Mamchenko. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones stuns Mamchenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrone Jones tries to land a front kick but Mamchenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyrone Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mamchenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyrone Jones pinned against the cage. Tyrone Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyrone Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyrone Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyrone Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mamchenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tyrone Jones is looking for a sweep.
Tyrone Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mamchenko's best efforts.
Mamchenko is working for a kimura but Tyrone Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko is thwarting Tyrone Jones's attempts to control the position.
Mamchenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyrone Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mamchenko is looking to take a break and control but Tyrone Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamchenko trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mamchenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Tyrone Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tyrone Jones keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mamchenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyrone Jones is just riding it out for now. Mamchenko eventually gives up the hold.
Mamchenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mamchenko misses with a looping right.
Mamchenko blocks a head kick by Tyrone Jones.
Mamchenko looking to score a takedown here. Tyrone Jones is defending well but Mamchenko drives through and ends up in Tyrone Jones's guard.
Tyrone Jones controlling Mamchenko's posture.
Mamchenko trying to control but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones controls Mamchenko momentarily but Mamchenko frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyrone Jones is on top in guard.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamchenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyrone Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Mamchenko's legs - danger averted.
Tyrone Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
Tyrone Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyrone Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Tyrone Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mamchenko wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyrone Jones defends it easily.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones jabs at Mamchenko's body.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyrone Jones as he jumps to the side.
Mamchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones works Mamchenko's body with a nice hook.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Tyrone Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mamchenko avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands with a good body shot.
Tyrone Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyrone Jones.
Mamchenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mamchenko's head backwards.
Mamchenko throws out a loose jab but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamchenko is looking for a counter combo.
Tyrone Jones with a nice cross.
Mamchenko fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyrone Jones tries to bum rush Mamchenko with a series of wild strikes but Mamchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that fourth 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!
Mamchenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a wild body kick that Mamchenko sees coming a mile off.
Mamchenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick but Mamchenko avoids it.
Mamchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away.
Mamchenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tyrone Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Tyrone Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Tyrone Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab from Mamchenko.
And Tyrone Jones responds with a good body kick, but Mamchenko manages to step out the way in time.
Mamchenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyrone Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mamchenko.
It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Tyrone Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick
and Mamchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy body kick from Tyrone Jones
and Mamchenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tyrone Jones!
Mamchenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tyrone Jones, who protects the arm well.
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!
Tyrone Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Tyrone Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tyrone Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tyrone Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mamchenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Mamchenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tyrone Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyrone Jones defends it easily.
Mamchenko has his foot on Tyrone Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyrone Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Mamchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tyrone Jones content to stall in guard here.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyrone Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Evgenii Mamchenko.
I think Tyrone Jones 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones is the new middleweight champion!
Russell Tyrone Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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