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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zaki Zaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards has chosen Gee as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Zaki Zaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaki gets a double leg takedown into Edwards's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaki stays in close to Edwards's body and controls the position.
Zaki really is a fat lump.
Zaki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Edwards for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaki is working Edwards over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Edwards has wrist control.
Zaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zaki advances to half guard.
Zaki trying to mount his opponent but Edwards defends it.
Zaki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two 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.
Zaki throwing shots but Edwards is blocking nicely.
Well, if Zaki 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edwards scores with a push kick.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edwards is fending him off so far but Zaki persists. Nope, Edwards circles away and we're back to standing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Edwards.
Edwards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Edwards scores with a decent looking hook.
Edwards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Edwards counters with a big head kick but Zaki shrugs it off.
Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Edwards connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zaki. Zaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zaki shoots in and drives through. Edwards sprawls well.
Edwards throws out a counter right but Zaki avoids it with no problem.
Zaki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Edwards's guard.
Zaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zaki postures up and lands a big shot to Edwards's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaki stands up from Edwards's guard - Zaki perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards throws a head kick that Zaki semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaki goes for a double leg but Edwards avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Edwards continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zaki Zaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaki dives in and grabs Edwards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes down on Zaki's head and hops out.
Zaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Edwards.
Zaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zaki shoots in but Edwards avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Edwards dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Edwards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zaki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Edwards feints and then cracks Zaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaki down.
Zaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edwards tries to avoid it but Zaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edwards to the ground. Edwards escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Edwards's half guard.
Edwards is looking to get back to is feet but Zaki passes into side control.
Zaki Zaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Edwards knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaki taking a breather here.
Zaki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Edwards dodges the ground and pound from Zaki.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Edwards stops Zaki from passing to mount.
Zaki landing a few strikes.
Zaki passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Edwards!
Zaki lands a big elbow.
Zaki raining down shots from the mount!
Zaki controlling the pace for now.
Zaki with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaki with a couple of short strikes.
Zaki has hold of Edwards's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Edwards manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Zaki content just to control the position here.
Edwards is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Zaki locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Edwards is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zaki Zaki!
In defeat, Ben Edwards stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck this shit'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ron Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goldberg is trying to stall.
Bob lands a body shot.
Goldberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Bob manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bob works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bob breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldberg moves into the clinch.
Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldberg lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Goldberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bob is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob is pulling down on Goldberg's head to control his posture.
Goldberg preventing the sweep.
Bob managing to control the position.
Bob not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bob misses the shot to the body.
Goldberg is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bob fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goldberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Bob bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goldberg's head backwards.
Bob goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Goldberg has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bob avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bob pushes Goldberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Goldberg tries to pull guard but Bob holds him up against the cage and eventually Goldberg drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bob.
Bob scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goldberg backwards.
Bob lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goldberg.
A right handed body shot lands from Bob.
Goldberg looks winded!
Bob working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bob.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bob.
Bob lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bob working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bob working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bob scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bob lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Bob.
Bob has been working on his balance at Crucible, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Goldberg.
Bob makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bob working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Bob.
Bob lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Bob.
Goldberg wants a takedown but no success here.
Ron Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Goldberg.
Bob lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Bob.
Bob lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goldberg backwards.
Bob lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bob throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goldbergs head.
Goldberg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bob pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bob fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bob lands a big right hand that sends Goldberg crashing to the mat! Bob stays standing though and waves Goldberg back to his feet!
Bob has closed the distance and engaged Goldberg in a clinch.
Bob gets through Goldberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Bob dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bob changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bob connects with a single shot there.
Goldberg is rocked!
Ron Bob is winning the standup battle so far.
Bob has managed to clinch.
Bob cracks Goldberg with a nice body shot.
Goldberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bob lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Goldberg to his knees! Bob keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Bob!
Ron Bob took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KnockOut for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veikkko Wainamoinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juanito Puerto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veikkko Wainamoinen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikkko Wainamoinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juanito Puerto!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wainamoinen lands a right hook to the body.
Wainamoinen lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Juanito Puerto has been cut.
Wainamoinen digs a good body shot into Puerto's ribs.
Wainamoinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Wainamoinen pushes Puerto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wainamoinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wainamoinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Puerto backwards.
Puerto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wainamoinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wainamoinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wainamoinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wainamoinen scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Wainamoinen on the inside.
Wainamoinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wainamoinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wainamoinen as Puerto tries to tie him up.
Puerto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wainamoinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wainamoinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Puerto backwards.
Wainamoinen lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Wainamoinen.
Wainamoinen lands a right hand.
Puerto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wainamoinen after a bit of a struggle.
Wainamoinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puerto is rocked!
Puerto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Puerto is still on wobbly legs! Can Wainamoinen finish him?
Wainamoinen pushes Puerto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Wainamoinen.
Puerto seems to have recovered his senses.
Puerto looks winded!
Wainamoinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wainamoinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wainamoinen lands with a light punch inside.
That has opened up Juanito Puerto's cut even more.
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!
Wainamoinen pushes Puerto against the cage. Wainamoinen is working some dirty boxing. Wainamoinen pushes off with a quick right hook! Puerto goes down! Puerto tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Wainamoinen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Veikkko Wainamoinen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Paulik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Fat by Weird Al. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Paulik!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson misses with the combination.
Paulik looking to score a takedown here. Nelson is defending well but Paulik drives through and ends up in Nelson's guard.
Nelson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Paulik has picked Nelson up and slammed him! Nelson can't keep hold of the triangle and Paulik manages to pass to side control!
Nelson sneaks back into half guard.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Paulik is controlling well.
Paulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson trying to control but Paulik postures up.
Paulik prevents Nelson from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Paulik is taking a breather. Nelson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulik pulls his head out easily.
My spies in Helsinki Fight Club inform me that Paulik has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nelson gets back to full guard.
Nelson has his foot on Paulik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulik works his way back into a safe position though.
Nelson has his feet on Paulik's thighs here. He's pushed Paulik off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Paulik screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Nelson!
Our winner, Roger Nelson, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deathstroke Destructor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lambert comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Aaron Lewis - Country Boy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mike Lambert has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deathstroke Destructor !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Lambert!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lambert throws out a counter right but Destructor avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Lambert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Destructor throws a one two combo.
Destructor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lambert takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Destructor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lambert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Destructor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've been told by Destructor 's head coaches at Odins Body Workshop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lambert moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Destructor .
Lambert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Destructor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lambert counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Destructor is trying to stand back up but Lambert is controlling him
Destructor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lambert scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lambert wants to take a breather but Destructor is having none of it.
Destructor wants to get back to his feet.
Destructor kicks Lambert off and gets back to his feet.
Destructor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lambert counters with a left right combination that sends Destructor crashing to the mat - Lambert wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Destructor out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Lambert!
Mike Lambert thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Delamitri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Gardenia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Delamitri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Gardenia!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delamitri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gardenia misses with a body shot.
Delamitri feinted with a counter takedown.
Delamitri avoids the body shot from Gardenia.
Gardenia misses with a double jab.
Delamitri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Gardenia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Delamitri doesn't seem phased though.
Gardenia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delamitri tries to counter with a takedown but Gardenia is quick to defend against it.
Gardenia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Delamitri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gardenia misses with a looping right.
Gardenia throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardenia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delamitri.
Gardenia connects with a single shot there.
Gardenia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gardenia scores with a jab to the head.
Delamitri blocks a jab.
Delamitri drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gardenia sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardenia looks to score with a jab to the body but Delamitri is just out of range.
Gardenia lands a nice looking body shot.
Delamitri avoids the body shot from Gardenia.
Eli Gardenia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardenia cracks Delamitri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gardenia. Delamitri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delamitri attempts a counter takedown but Gardenia avoids it well and moves away.
Delamitri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Delamitri ducks under a wild hook from Gardenia.
Delamitri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gardenia throws a shot from downtown. Delamitri moves away and avoids it.
Gardenia looks to throw the jab but Delamitri is out of range.
Delamitri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab by Gardenia.
A left lands for Gardenia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardenia misses with a jab to the body
and Delamitri counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delamitri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delamitri is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gardenia is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gardenia has escaped and now he's on top!
Gardenia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardenia won't allow Delamitri to sweep him here.
Gardenia stands up and waves to Delamitri to follow him.
Gardenia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gardenia swings for the body but Delamitri moves out of range.
Gardenia looks to score with a jab to the body but Delamitri is just out of range.
Delamitri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delamitri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gardenia misses with a hook.
Delamitri feinted with a counter takedown.
Gardenia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Delamitri on the side of the head.
Delamitri needs to keep his hands up - Gardenia had a free shot at his head there.
Gardenia misses with a wild body shot.
Delamitri feinted with a counter takedown.
Gardenia lands a glancing blow to the side of Delamitri's head.
Gardenia lands a nice looking body shot.
Gardenia lands a nice shot that snaps Delamitri's head back.
Delamitri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delamitri feinted with a counter takedown.
Gardenia scores with a nice strike.
Gardenia lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardenia lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardenia stuns Delamitri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gardenia throws the left hand but Delamitri avoids the punch easily.
Delamitri attempts a counter takedown but Gardenia avoids it well and moves away.
Gardenia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gardenia throws a body shot but no joy.
Gardenia scores with a shot to the body.
Gardenia throws a body punch but Delamitri moves out of range.
Gardenia scores with a jab to the body.
Gardenia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delamitri was well out of range. Poor timing from Gardenia.
Delamitri walks into a straight right hand from Gardenia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Gardenia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gardenia swings for the body but Delamitri moves out of range.
Delamitri attempts a counter takedown but Gardenia avoids it well and moves away.
Gardenia cracks Delamitri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gardenia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gardenia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Delamitri moves away from the strike by Gardenia.
Delamitri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gardenia throws a shot from downtown. Delamitri moves away and avoids it.
Gardenia misses with a hook. Delamitri ducked under it nicely.
Gardenia jabs Delamitri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gardenia 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.
Gardenia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Delamitri avoids the body shot from Gardenia.
Delamitri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gardenia misses with a hook. Delamitri ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardenia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Gardenia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gardenia.
Delamitri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gardenia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Delamitri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gardenia.
Gardenia digs a good body shot into Delamitri's ribs.
Eli Gardenia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delamitri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gardenia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gardenia lands a lovely overhand right.
Delamitri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gardenia throws a hook but Delamitri blocks it.
Delamitri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Delamitri avoids the body shot from Gardenia.
Delamitri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gardenia connects with a crisp jab.
Gardenia misses with a wild body shot.
Delamitri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gardenia misses with a wild body shot.
Delamitri attempts a counter takedown but Gardenia avoids it well and moves away.
Gardenia connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gardenia. Delamitri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gardenia throws a good cross that connects.
Gardenia misses the shot to the body.
Eli Gardenia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gardenia throws a body shot but no joy.
Gardenia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Delamitri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Delamitri there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardenia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Delamitri tries to counter with a takedown but Gardenia is quick to defend against it.
Gardenia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gardenia misses with a lunging right hand
and Delamitri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gardenia's guard.
Delamitri is standing up over Gardenia. Gardenia looks to escape but Delamitri dives into side control.
Check out the look on Delamitri's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Delamitri is trying to get an arm triangle but Gardenia is defending well.
Delamitri looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gardenia is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Delamitri is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delamitri throws an elbow but Gardenia slips to the side and avoids it well.
Delamitri in side control, throwing shots but Gardenia defends.
Delamitri wants to control but Gardenia is keeping him busy.
Delamitri fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Delamitri seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Delamitri are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
David Delamitri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Gardenia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Delamitri is trying to control. Gardenia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Gardenia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Delamitri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gardenia lands with a cross.
Gardenia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Delamitri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gardenia lands a slapping body shot.
Delamitri moves away from the strike by Gardenia.
Delamitri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gardenia misses with a wild body shot.
Gardenia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delamitri moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardenia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gardenia misses with a straight right.
Gardenia misses with an uppercut
and Delamitri counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delamitri keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gardenia's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delamitri throws a big right hand that misses.
Delamitri postures up in Gardenia's guard and throws a big left but Gardenia blocks it.
Delamitri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gardenia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Delamitri drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gardenia dives on top into guard.
Delamitri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delamitri is working hard here to advance position.
Delamitri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Delamitri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
David Delamitri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardenia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Delamitri.
Delamitri is looking to take a break and control but Gardenia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Delamitri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gardenia is not content to let Delamitri control the position.
Delamitri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Delamitri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delamitri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Delamitri throws a strike but Gardenia avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Delamitri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Delamitri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardenia is keeping the position for now.
Delamitri won't allow Gardenia to get back to his feet.
Delamitri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gardenia keeping moving, preventing Delamitri from controlling successfully.
Delamitri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gardenia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gardenia. Delamitri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delamitri drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gardenia sprawls and moves away.
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.
Delamitri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gardenia.
Delamitri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gardenia scores with a shot to the body.
Gardenia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delamitri was well out of range. Poor timing from Gardenia.
Good standup being displayed there by Gardenia as he connects with a hook.
Gardenia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gardenia connects with a body shot that sends Delamitri's belly button to the back.
Gardenia throws a jab but it's blocked by Delamitri.
Delamitri feinted with a counter takedown.
Gardenia connects with a right hand. Delamitri shakes it off.
Gardenia lands a jab to the head.
Gardenia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Gardenia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gardenia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Gardenia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bo Nickal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bo Nickal !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nickal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hall.
Hall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nickal misses the shot to the body.
Hall has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickal takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Nickal .
Nickal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Nickal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nickal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall lands with a right hand.
Nickal throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickal looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.
Hall tries to bum rush Nickal with a series of wild strikes but Nickal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall throws a leg kick which misses Nickal 's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickal tries to avoid it.
Hall lands with a hook. Nickal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickal .
Nickal misses with a double jab.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickal moves away.
Hall avoids the body shot from Nickal .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Nickal tries to counter with a takedown but Hall is quick to defend against it.
Nickal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nickal throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Hall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nickal moves out of range of the body kick.
Nickal throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hall to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall lands with an overhand left.
Nickal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Scott Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickal misses with a hook.
Hall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hall, as that shot connected.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Nickal ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Hall.
Hall misses with a leg kick.
Nickal attempts a counter takedown but Hall avoids it well and moves away.
Nickal moves away from the strike by Hall.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hall, right into the meat.
Nickal fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Nickal . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickal misses with a looping right.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nickal misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nickal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickal misses with a looping right.
Nickal looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Nickal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Nickal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hall tries to avoid it but Nickal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hall to the ground. Hall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nickal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickal .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nickal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickal staying out of range there.
Hall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nickal .
Nickal throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall throws out a leg kick but Nickal moves out of range and Hall only half commits.
Nickal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall keeping hold of Nickal 's head, controlling as best he can.
Nickal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
It looks like Scott Hall has been cut.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.
Nickal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickal is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Nickal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nickal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nickal slips a nice elbow through Hall's hands, connecting with Hall's forehead.
Hall wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Hall controlling the position well.
Nickal throwing shots but Hall is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickal .
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal chips away with some ground and pound.
Hall seems keen to control Nickal 's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nickal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nickal scoring with some ground and pound.
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nickal 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.
Nickal throwing strikes but missing.
Nickal postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Nickal with a nice head shot there.
That has opened up Scott Hall's cut even more.
Hall managing to control the position.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nickal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hall trying to control the position here.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hall controlling Nickal 's posture.
Nickal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The cut above Scott Hall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nickal postures up and lands a big shot to Hall's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nickal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nickal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scott Hall'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nickal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hall pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal lands a couple of digs.
Nickal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Hall is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Hall has Nickal pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Hall blocks nicely.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bo Nickal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hall has Nickal pulled in close to control his posture.
Nickal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Hall blocks nicely.
Nickal stands up over Hall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Scott Hall's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Scott Hall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bo Nickal !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gichin Funakoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Bones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gichin Funakoshi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones misses with a straight left.
Funakoshi blocks a low kick nicely.
Funakoshi scores with a hook.
Bones throws a shot from downtown. Funakoshi moves away and avoids it.
Bones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Bones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bones.
Bones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Funakoshi throws a low kick but Bones avoids it.
Funakoshi looks to land a body kick but Bones moved away.
Funakoshi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Funakoshi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Funakoshi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bones's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bones throws a push kick but Funakoshi slaps the foot to one side.
Funakoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones misses with a wild combination.
Funakoshi lands with an uppercut that bounces Bones off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Jon Bones has been cut.
Funakoshi misses with a body kick.
Bones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Bones throws a jab but it's blocked by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi throws out a counter right but Bones avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Bones misses its intended target.
Bones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Funakoshi to the ground. Bones is now in Funakoshi's guard.
Bones wants to control from the top but Funakoshi keeps moving.
Funakoshi is adopting a defensive guard.
Funakoshi keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones is really struggling to control Funakoshi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Funakoshi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bones throws a body shot but no joy.
Funakoshi feints a jab promting Bones to slip. Funakoshi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funakoshi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bones misses with a body shot
and Funakoshi counters with a low kick, right behind Bones 's knee.
Bones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jon Bones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funakoshi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Funakoshi misses.
Bones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Funakoshi's calf.
Funakoshi throws a wild body kick that Bones sees coming a mile off.
Bones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Funakoshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Bones misses with a hook.
Funakoshi throws a head kick that half lands.
Bones misses with a two punch combination.
Bones throws a sloppy body shot
and Funakoshi counters with an outside leg kick.
Bones misses with a wild body shot.
Funakoshi fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones misses with a wild body shot.
Bones misses with a few strikes there.
Funakoshi throws out a counter right but Bones avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bones looks to land a combination but Funakoshi avoids it well.
Bones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Funakoshi as he jumps to the side.
Bones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Funakoshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bones looks to score with a jab to the body but Funakoshi is just out of range.
Funakoshi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bones checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jon Bones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Bones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bones dips to his left and cracks Funakoshi with an uppercut!
Funakoshi blocks the body kick.
Funakoshi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Funakoshi throws a chopping leg kick but Bones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Funakoshi but Funakoshi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funakoshi moves away.
Bones lands with a right hand.
Bones is looking to wear down Funakoshi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A cross from Funakoshi lands.
Bones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bones lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funakoshi lands a head kick!
Funakoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Funakoshi.
Funakoshi blocks the body kick.
Bones throws a right and a left that Funakoshi avoids nicely.
Bones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bones shoots in for a takedown but Funakoshi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Funakoshi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Funakoshi is in Bones's guard.
Funakoshi won't allow Bones to sweep him here.
Bones trying to control the position here.
Funakoshi preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funakoshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funakoshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Funakoshi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bones walks into a straight right hand from Funakoshi.
Jon Bones's cut is getting worse.
Bones closes the distance and clinches up with Funakoshi, looking for a takedown. Bones pushes Funakoshi against the cage but Funakoshi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Funakoshi.
Bones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Funakoshi is out of range.
Bones misses with a two punch combination.
Funakoshi looks to land a body kick but Bones moved away.
Bones moves out of range as Funakoshi strikes.
Bones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Funakoshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Bones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones shoots for a double leg takedown but Funakoshi sprawls well. He's pushed Bones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bones throws out a loose jab but Funakoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bones misses with a wild combination.
Bones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Funakoshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bones misses with a head kick.
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!
Bones fails with a takedown attempt.
Funakoshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gichin Funakoshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jon Bones's cut.
That's time! Bones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Funakoshi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Funakoshi lands a big head kick that sends Bones tumbling to the mat! Funakoshi takes a step backwards and waves Bones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funakoshi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bones. Funakoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funakoshi flicks out a counter leg kick but Bones steps away.
Funakoshi gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Bones counter with a right hand.
Funakoshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bones.
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!
Funakoshi with a jab.
Bones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Funakoshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Funakoshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bones misses with a jab to the body
letting Funakoshi counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funakoshi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Funakoshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Funakoshi flicks out a counter leg kick but Bones steps away.
Bones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bones moves out of range as Funakoshi throws a body kick.
Bones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Funakoshi counters with a left to the body.
Funakoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Funakoshi.
Bones cracks Funakoshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bones tries to land a leg kick but Funakoshi saw it coming and moves away.
Funakoshi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Funakoshi checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi moves away from the strike by Bones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Funakoshi. That one must have hurt.
Funakoshi scores with a jab to the head.
Bones scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Funakoshi at a distance.
Funakoshi throws a low kick, looking for Bones's leg but Bones calmly moves out of range.
Bones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Funakoshi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Funakoshi trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bones's back!
Funakoshi is hanging on to Bones's back as he tries to escape.
Funakoshi is riding his opponent, not letting Bones buck him off.
Funakoshi struggling to land strikes to the head as Bones covers up.
Funakoshi thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Funakoshi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bones.
Funakoshi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Funakoshi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bones doesn't escape.
Funakoshi gets his hands free as Bones looks to control.
Funakoshi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gichin Funakoshi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Bones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bones misses with the combination.
Funakoshi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Funakoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bones is defending well for now.
Funakoshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Funakoshi lands a knee to the head.
Funakoshi misses with a knee strike.
Bones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bones tries to break the clinch but Funakoshi is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones working hard to break the clinch.
Bones manages to break the clinch.
Gichin Funakoshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bones!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funakoshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Funakoshi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good leg kick by Funakoshi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Funakoshi cracks Bones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bones just misses with a punch to the body.
Bones swings for the body but Funakoshi moves out of range.
Bones throws a right hand that misses
and Funakoshi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Funakoshi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bones's head.
Jon Bones's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Funakoshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Funakoshi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bones's sensitive parts.
Bones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funakoshi misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funakoshi misses with the body kick
and Bones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bones shoots for a takedown but Funakoshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Funakoshi scores with a head kick. Bones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bones is rocked!
Funakoshi defending well as Bones loads up on a big left hand.
Funakoshi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bones blocks it well.
Oh Bones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Funakoshi cracks Bones with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bones tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Funakoshi pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bones is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gichin Funakoshi!
Gichin Funakoshi is the new light heavyweight champion!
Gichin Funakoshi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hideo Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakurai kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Freestyle - Don't Stop The Rock. Griffin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Get Low. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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22
166 lbs
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30
164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hideo Sakurai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakurai ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
Sakurai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sakurai misses with a right hand
and Griffin counters with a left and a right that stings Sakurai.
Sakurai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sakurai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Griffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakurai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sakurai missing with a left hand there. Griffin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffin throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakurai.
Sakurai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Griffin throws a hook but Sakurai avoids it easily.
Peter Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai walks into a stiff left hand from Griffin.
Sakurai throws out a loose jab but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakurai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griffin misses with an uppercut.
Sakurai throws a hook but Griffin blocks it.
Sakurai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Griffin misses.
Sakurai misses with a combination
and Griffin counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Sakurai misses
and Sakurai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good exchange - Griffin coming out on top.
Sakurai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Griffin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Griffin missing with a left hand there. Sakurai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai cracks Griffin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakurai misses the target.
Griffin takes a swing at Sakurai's ribcage but misses.
Griffin slips a straight right by Sakurai.
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!
Sakurai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Sakurai does it's job there.
Griffin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakurai doesn't seem bothered though.
Griffin throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakurai counters with a two punch combo.
Sakurai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffin.
Sakurai punishes Griffin's body with a nice straight punch.
Griffin lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands with a cross.
Sakurai with a jab.
Griffin throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakurai.
Griffin ducks under a wild hook from Sakurai.
Griffin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakurai. Griffin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Griffin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sakurai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Griffin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sakurai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Sakurai throws a right hand that Griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffin also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Sakurai.
Griffin blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin swings widly with a right hand
and Sakurai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakurai throws a series of punches but Griffin moves out of range.
Sakurai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griffin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sakurai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griffin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sakurai scrambles back to his feet.
Griffin scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Griffin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sakurai misses with a few strikes there.
Peter Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
Sakurai throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
Griffin is pawing at Sakurai, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Sakurai's nose. Sakurai is badly hurt! Griffin pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Sakurai tries desperately to hold on but Griffin is relentless in his assault! As Sakurai receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Griffin away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Griffin!
Peter Griffin is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Peter Griffin 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ijsa Mohammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hussein Stahl (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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300 lbs
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323 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ijsa Mohammed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hussein Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohammed moves into range and clinches up with Stahl.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Stahl looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stahl blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
It looks like Hussein Stahl has been cut.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed avoids the elbow strike from Stahl, against the cage.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mohammed lands an elbow inside that Stahl shrugs off.
Stahl tries to throw a body punch but Mohammed avoids it by throwing Stahl back against the cage.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside.
Mohammed landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stahl looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow.
Stahl is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mohammed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knees to the body from Mohammed.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mohammed connects with a knee to the head.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Stahl takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mohammed with a knee to the head.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mohammed landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stahl takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stahl takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stahl lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mohammed is trying to stand back up but Stahl is controlling him
Stahl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mohammed keeps working.
Stahl trying to mount his opponent but Mohammed defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mohammed is trying to stand.
Mohammed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stahl on the ground.
Stahl is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stahl trying to mount his opponent but Mohammed defends it.
Mohammed is trying to stand.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mohammed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stahl, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Mohammed.
Mohammed lands a knee to the body.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
Mohammed lands a damaging elbow.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed stops a takedown attempt from Stahl.
Mohammed lands a knee to the body.
Mohammed lands a nice knee to the body.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Stahl fails to pull guard.
Ijsa Mohammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahl takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stahl changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mohammed fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ijsa Mohammed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Stahl misses its intended target.
Mohammed clinches up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Stahl takes an elbow to the temple.
Mohammed landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside that Stahl shrugs off.
Mohammed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stahl's face.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
Stahl takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mohammed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stahl's face.
Stahl is rocked!
Stahl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mohammed smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ijsa Mohammed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hussein Stahl's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mohammed darts in and clinches Stahl up against the cage.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Stahl goes down! Mohammed jumps into full mount looking to finish!
Stahl is still in real trouble! Can Mohammed finish him?
Mohammed stands up from mount. Strange move.
Mohammed drives through and clinches with Stahl against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Mohammed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stahl can do to turn this around?
Stahl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stahl seems to have recovered his senses.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stahl pulls guard successfully.
Mohammed trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stahl's guard.
Stahl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mohammed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mohammed wants to get up but he can't break Stahl's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl has his foot on Mohammed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mohammed works his way back into a safe position though.
Stahl has control of Mohammed's left arm, preventing Mohammed from doing any damage.
Mohammed wants to get up but he can't break Stahl's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stahl trying to keep a closed guard but Mohammed is proving a slippery customer.
Mohammed trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stahl's guard.
Stahl is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mohammed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mohammed has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stahl is proving hard to escape from.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mohammed closes the distance and clinches.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed lands an elbow just above Stahl 's eye.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Stahl changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mohammed fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stahl gets tackled into the cage by Mohammed. Mohammed maintains the clinch.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stahl is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ijsa Mohammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Stahl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mohammed connects with a knee to the head.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohammed.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stahl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mohammed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stahl wants a takedown.
Mohammed lands a damaging elbow.
Stahl drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mohammed pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mohammed clinches with his opponent.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Stahl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Ijsa Mohammed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stahl avoids it.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ijsa Mohammed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hussein Stahl's cut.
That's time! Mohammed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stahl rushes Mohammed and presses him up against the cage.
Stahl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stahl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Mohammed.
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Nice elbow from Mohammed.
Stahl pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl throws a head punch that misses.
Stahl is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mohammed can't fight it off and eventually Stahl manages to take the fight to the floor. Mohammed looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stahl wants to control from the top but Mohammed keeps moving.
Stahl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stahl off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Stahl walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mohammed instigates a clinch.
Mohammed with a knee to the head.
Stahl wants a takedown.
Mohammed unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stahl takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohammed.
Mohammed lands an elbow just above Stahl 's eye.
Stahl takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stahl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mohammed is defending well for now.
Mohammed blocks an uppercut.
Mohammed lands a good knee to the midsection. Stahl won't want to take too many of those.
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohammed.
Stahl missing with knees to the body.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Stahl takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stahl managing to block the knees to the body from Mohammed.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Stahl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stahl is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mohammed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stahl lands with a left to the head.
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
Mohammed landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside that Stahl shrugs off.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Mohammed is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stahl is defending well for now.
Mohammed is pressed up against the cage. Stahl has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mohammed down to the mat. Mohammed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ijsa Mohammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mohammed has closed the distance and engaged Stahl in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahl pushes off an throws an elbow but Mohammed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mohammed obliges.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stahl tries to pull guard but Mohammed holds him up against the cage and eventually Stahl drops back down to his feet.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mohammed is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ijsa Mohammed clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hussein Stahl's cut.
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.
Stahl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mohammed tries to avoid it but Stahl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mohammed to the ground. Mohammed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mohammed lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Stahl sprawling to the canvas. Mohammed follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Stahl hang on?
Mohammed wants to stand up but Stahl has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mohammed is thwarting Stahl's attempts to control the position.
Stahl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mohammed wants to stand up but Stahl has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Stahl is trying to maintain the position but Mohammed is very close to passing his half guard.
Mohammed wants to stand up but Stahl is controlling the position.
Stahl wants to improve his position but Mohammed is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed wants to stand up but Stahl has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Stahl wants to improve his position but Mohammed is controlling well.
Mohammed tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mohammed clinches.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside.
Stahl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mohammed is defending well for now.
Mohammed connects with a knee to the head.
Stahl has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mohammed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stahl is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stahl misses with the head strike.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stahl goes for a takedown attempt but Mohammed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ijsa Mohammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed has Stahl up against the cage in a clinch.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stahl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mohammed.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
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!
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stahl is working for takedown but Mohammed is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stahl tries to land knees in the clinch but Mohammed avoids the damage to the body.
Stahl has Mohammed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mohammed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stahl tries to throw a body punch but Mohammed avoids it by throwing Stahl back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stahl's face.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Stahl has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mohammed regains guard immediately.
Mohammed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mohammed tries to get out of the position.
Stahl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mohammed is keeping the position for now.
Mohammed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mohammed is looking to stand up but Stahl isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stahl is standing up over Mohammed. Mohammed looks to escape but Stahl dives into side control.
Mohammed is pushing Stahl's head away, looking to escape. Stahl manages to hold on to the position though.
Mohammed is not content to let Stahl control the position.
Stahl tries for a kimura but Mohammed is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Stahl misses with the ground and pound.
Stahl controlling the position.
Hussein Stahl has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stahl working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet.
Stahl tries to advance to mount but Mohammed denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ijsa Mohammed had his way with Hussein Stahl in that round.
The cut man is working on Hussein Stahl's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Stahl has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mohammed is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stahl is defending well for now.
Stahl goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mohammed prevents it.
Mohammed utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mohammed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stahl's face.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed with a knee to the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mohammed with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohammed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl lands a nice elbow.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
Stahl is working for takedown but Mohammed is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stahl goes for a takedown attempt but Mohammed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ijsa Mohammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
Mohammed with a nice cross.
Mohammed forces Stahl back against the cage and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohammed.
Stahl drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mohammed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hussein Stahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl can't find room to land a body shot as Mohammed controls the action.
Stahl tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stahl is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mohammed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mohammed obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mohammed obliges.
Mohammed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stahl's face.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed crunches a lovely knee into Stahl's ribcage.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stahl tries for a takedown but Mohammed manages to get underhooks.
Stahl misses with a punch to the body.
Stahl throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed landing knees to the body.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stahl can't get the takedown.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
Mohammed stops a takedown attempt from Stahl.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Stahl takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stahl throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stahl is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mohammed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed lands a knee to the body.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed throws an elbow that misses.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mohammed blocks a body shot from Stahl.
Mohammed unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stahl manages to pull guard.
Mohammed tries to stand but Stahl is controlling from the bottom.
Stahl is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mohammed is aware though and is defending well.
Ijsa Mohammed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mohammed wants to stand but Stahl is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ijsa Mohammed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mohammed, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:43
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:43
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ijsa Mohammed!
Ijsa Mohammed retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Ijsa Mohammed made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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