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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mad Dog Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svend Haraldsson (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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190 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mad Dog Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Svend Haraldsson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haraldsson misses with the combination.
Haraldsson misses with a leg kick
and Dog Iii counters with a series of strikes. Haraldsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circling - Haraldsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dog Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dog Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haraldsson is out of range and Dog Iii settles back down.
Haraldsson throws a leg kick but Dog Iii checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haraldsson.
Haraldsson jabs Dog Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haraldsson throws a leg kick
and Dog Iii counters with a slapping leg kick.
Haraldsson scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haraldsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dog Iii is able to avoid easily.
Haraldsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haraldsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haraldsson misses with a hook to the body
letting Dog Iii counter with a right hand.
Dog Iii scores with a punch to the head.
Dog Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haraldsson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Haraldsson misses with a low kick.
Haraldsson throws a leg kick but Dog Iii checks it.
Haraldsson slips a jab and a cross from Dog Iii.
Haraldsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dog Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haraldsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dog Iii checks a leg kick.
As Haraldsson backs away, Dog Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Haraldsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog Iii is just out of range.
Haraldsson moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Haraldsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Haraldsson lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Dog Iii on the inside.
Dog Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dog Iii breaks from the clinch.
Dog Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haraldsson lands with a shot to the body.
Haraldsson throws a leg kick but Dog Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Dog Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haraldsson throws a leg kick but Dog Iii sees it coming and moves out of range.
Haraldsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Haraldsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dog Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haraldsson moves away.
Good work by Haraldsson as he checks the leg kick.
Haraldsson is looking to clinch.
Dog Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog Iii tries to move into range but Haraldsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Haraldsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dog Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Haraldsson misses.
Dog Iii throws out a loose jab but Haraldsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haraldsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Dog Iii is wise to it.
Dog Iii connects with a leg kick. Haraldsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dog Iii throws a head kick but Haraldsson moves out of range.
Haraldsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Dog Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dog Iii walks into a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dog Iii. That's going to slow Haraldsson down.
Haraldsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Haraldsson tries to land a leg kick but Dog Iii saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haraldsson connects with a jab.
Haraldsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haraldsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dog Iii looks to land a body kick but Haraldsson moved away.
Haraldsson wants to counter the offense by Dog Iii and move into the clinch position.
Haraldsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Dog Iii blocks the leg kick.
Dog Iii throws the left hand but Haraldsson avoids the punch easily.
Dog Iii misses with a low kick.
Haraldsson stuns Dog Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haraldsson needs to keep his hands up - Dog Iii had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog Iii ducks under a wild hook from Haraldsson.
Svend Haraldsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haraldsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Svend Haraldsson will probably get the nod.
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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dog Iii lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Haraldsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haraldsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Haraldsson throws a solid leg kick but Dog Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haraldsson.
Haraldsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haraldsson just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Haraldsson.
Dog Iii stuns Haraldsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haraldsson. Dog Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dog Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Haraldsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dog Iii's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haraldsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Haraldsson avoided it.
Haraldsson misses with a head kick.
Haraldsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dog Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haraldsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Haraldsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dog Iii doesn't seem phased though.
Haraldsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dog Iii counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dog Iii drops his hands momentarily and Haraldsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That kick from Dog Iii tenderised Haraldsson's leg. Haraldsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Haraldsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dog Iii counters with an inside leg kick.
Dog Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Haraldsson moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Haraldsson. That snapped Dog Iii's head back.
A slow jab from Haraldsson misses its intended target.
Haraldsson misses with a leg kick
and Dog Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dog Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haraldsson is out of range and Dog Iii settles back down.
Haraldsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Haraldsson throws a low kick but Dog Iii avoids it.
Dog Iii throws a quick counter kick to the body but Haraldsson avoids it.
Haraldsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog Iii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog Iii blocks the body kick.
Dog Iii scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Dog Iii. Beautiful body shot.
Haraldsson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dog Iii. That one must have hurt.
Dog Iii misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Haraldsson misses.
An inside leg kick from Haraldsson misses.
Dog Iii throws a low kick, looking for Haraldsson's leg but Haraldsson calmly moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Haraldsson - just one landing.
Dog Iii loads up on a big right hand but Haraldsson slips the punch.
Haraldsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dog Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haraldsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog Iii throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Haraldsson misses.
Dog Iii throws a front kick aimed at Haraldsson's knee but Haraldsson avoids it well.
A big left from Haraldsson misses.
Haraldsson cracks Dog Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mad Dog Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Haraldsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dog Iii misses with a straight right.
Dog Iii tries to work over Haraldsson's front leg with a kick but Haraldsson checks it.
Dog Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog Iii misses with a straight left.
Haraldsson throws a good cross that connects.
Haraldsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dog Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Haraldsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dog Iii.
Haraldsson takes a swing at Dog Iii's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii walks into a left hand.
Haraldsson throws a wild body kick that Dog Iii sees coming a mile off.
Dog Iii throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog Iii cracks Haraldsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haraldsson. Dog Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Dog Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Haraldsson avoided it.
Dog Iii misses with a looping left.
Haraldsson throws a lazy right hand but Dog Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haraldsson tries to clinch up.
Haraldsson wants to land a leg kick but Dog Iii is out of range.
Dog Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haraldsson.
An inside leg kick from Haraldsson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mad Dog Iii will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Haraldsson moves in looking to clinch but Dog Iii pushes him off.
Haraldsson ducks under a wild hook from Dog Iii.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haraldsson! But no joy.
Dog Iii cracks Haraldsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dog Iii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haraldsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Dog Iii's head.
Dog Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Haraldsson closes the distance and clinches.
Haraldsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haraldsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haraldsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog Iii's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dog Iii as Haraldsson tries to tie him up.
Haraldsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dog Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dog Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Haraldsson controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haraldsson blocks an uppercut.
Haraldsson lands with a left to the head.
Dog Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Haraldsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dog Iii lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Dog Iii.
Haraldsson is rocked!
Dog Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haraldsson.
Haraldsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dog Iii finish him?
A body shot lands from Dog Iii.
Haraldsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dog Iii lands a big right hand that drops Haraldsson! The killer instinct kicks in and Dog Iii finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dog Iii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Dog Iii!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Day has chosen Last minute - Great day to choke you out as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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168 lbs
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160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Day!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a head kick that misses
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker moves into range and clinches up with Day.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Day is defending well for now.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Day has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Walker struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Day lands a nice shot to the body.
Walker throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hand to the body from Day.
Day blocks the elbow strike.
Day goes for a takedown attempt but Walker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Day tried to score with a low kick but Walker checks it.
Day throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Walker wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker throws a head kick that half lands.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Walker's shoulder, as Walker tries to avoid the shot.
Walker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Day connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Day misses with a hook.
Walker clinches.
Day blocks an elbow strike.
Walker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Day gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Walker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Day missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Walker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Day.
Day looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Day sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Walker defending well though.
Walker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Day.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day is trying to control. Walker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walker tries to kick Day off but Day keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Day with the ground and pound but Walker uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Day loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Walker 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.
Walker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Day.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day distracts Walker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Day postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is looking to stand up but Day isn't so interested in that idea.
Day lands a couple of digs.
Walker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Day postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Day with a flurry of punches that miss.
Walker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Day on the ground.
Day throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Day is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Day works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Day is keen to just control but Walker is a slippery customer.
Day landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Day stops Walker from getting back to his feet.
Day wants to work for an arm triangle but Walker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker is looking to escape.
Day looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Walker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Walker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Day is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Day.
Walker is staying active underneath Day, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Day dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Day throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Day misses with a body kick.
Walker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Day manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Day is looking to land body kicks.
Walker tries to clinch there but Day circles away.
Day swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Day throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Walker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Walker throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day connects with a body shot.
Day blocks a head kick by Walker.
Day takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Day misses with a low kick.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walker throws a head kick that Day semi-blocks.
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Day throws a leg kick but Walker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Day's corner calls for a 1-2. Day obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Day lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eric Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walker defending well as Day loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Day.
Day getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day scores with a leg kick.
Day misses with a body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walker tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Walker.
Day tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Day back against the cage.
Day works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Day changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Day looks to land a left hand but Walker moved out of range nicely.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Gary Day seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Day turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Walker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Walker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Walker throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Day thumps Walker with a low kick.
Walker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Walker checks a leg kick.
Walker tries to clinch but Day moves out of range.
Day circles away from the clinch attempt.
Day throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eric Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Walker moves to clinch but Day breaks away
and Day makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Walker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Day lands with a nice body punch.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Walker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Day steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Walker.
Day cracks Walker with a good jab.
Day lands a nice hook to Walker's body. Walker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Day lands with a good body shot.
Day buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch but Day swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walker darts in trying to clinch
so Day counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Day lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Walker is rocked!
Day cracks Walker with a solid left hand.
Oh Walker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Day trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Day chips away with some ground and pound.
Walker wants to stand but Day is controlling the position.
Gary Day has got the better of the ground game so far.
Day arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Walker's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gary Day!
Gary Day decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neymar Da Silva Minh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veikkko Wainamoinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neymar Da Silva Minh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikkko Wainamoinen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wainamoinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva Minh moves forwards but Wainamoinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wainamoinen lands a right hook to the body.
Wainamoinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Wainamoinen. Beautiful body shot.
Da Silva Minh is breathing heavily.
Wainamoinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Da Silva Minh circles away quickly and effectively.
Wainamoinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wainamoinen gets a clinch.
Wainamoinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wainamoinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wainamoinen creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Da Silva Minh's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Da Silva Minh drops to his knees and Wainamoinen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 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 Hello Bay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pate Mofo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hello Bay has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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18
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hello Bay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pate Mofo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mofo scores with a hook to the body. Bay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mofo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bay on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Bay. Those never looked like landing.
Bay misses with a double jab.
Bay throws a jab but it's blocked by Mofo.
Bay throws a left that rocks Mofo and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bay dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Mofo regain composure!
Mofo is rocked!
It looks like Pate Mofo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bay lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Mofo! Bay senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Mofo out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hello Bay!
During a confident post fight interview, Hello Bay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gus McKenna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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21
248 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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23
235 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 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 London, Gus McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenna thuds a left hand into Bob's body.
McKenna slips under a jab from Bob.
Bob tries to clinch there but McKenna circles away.
Bob takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ron Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKenna.
McKenna looks to land a left hand but Bob moved out of range nicely.
Bob takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McKenna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bob rushes McKenna and presses him up against the cage.
McKenna's coach down at Canadian Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McKenna's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bob jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McKenna walks away with a smile on his face. Bob gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McKenna jabs at Bob's body.
A punch lands to the side of Bob 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bob has been working on his balance at Crucible, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by McKenna.
McKenna throws a wild body kick that Bob sees coming a mile off.
McKenna paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob moves to clinch but McKenna breaks away
enabling McKenna to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by McKenna.
Bob misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob moves into the clinch successfully.
McKenna is trying to maintain a safe position but Bob gets an underhook and turns McKenna into the cage.
Bob throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bob tries to score a body lock takedown but McKenna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKenna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McKenna wants to get back to striking at distance but Bob won't allow it.
McKenna scores with a shoulder strike.
McKenna breaks from the clinch.
McKenna jabs Bob right on the nose. Bob blinks but takes it well.
Bob looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good leg kick by McKenna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bob pushes McKenna up against the cage in a clinch.
Bob tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McKenna smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bob closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bob lands in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McKenna can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McKenna controlling Bob's posture.
Bob is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bob 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.
Bob tries to stand but McKenna is controlling from the bottom.
Bob thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob is fighting to break McKenna's control of his arms but McKenna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKenna is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bob thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bob scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bob postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKenna is keeping the position for now.
McKenna seems keen to control Bob's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bob wants to control from the top but McKenna keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab from Bob.
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
Bob fails with a takedown attempt.
Bob takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus McKenna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bob moves into the clinch.
It looks like Ron Bob has been cut.
McKenna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKenna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bob is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McKenna to keep the fight standing.
Bob wants the takedown. McKenna is fighting it off but Bob persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McKenna's guard against the cage.
McKenna uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McKenna's corner calls for a 1-2. McKenna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McKenna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bob connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McKenna scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKenna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bob dives in and grabs McKenna's left leg, looking for a takedown. McKenna pushes down on Bob's head and hops out.
Bob throws a right hand that misses
and McKenna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by McKenna as he connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from McKenna. No joy for Bob on that attempt.
McKenna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McKenna counters with a straight right hand.
McKenna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna lands with a thumping leg kick.
McKenna connects with a single shot there.
Bob fails with the takedown
and McKenna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McKenna bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McKenna leaves Bob with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McKenna leaves Bob with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bob gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McKenna gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McKenna!
Gus McKenna took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hussein Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nelson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I'm Fat by Weird Al. The key to victory for Roger Nelson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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29
300 lbs
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27
323 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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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
9 - 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hussein Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stahl 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.
Stahl takes one to the chin there.
Stahl closes the distance and pushes Nelson back into the cage.
Stahl wants a takedown but no success here.
Stahl has Nelson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stahl pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nelson tumbling to the mat - Stahl dives into Nelson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stahl lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Stahl is proving a slippery customer.
Stahl passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, if Stahl 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl is pressing down on Nelson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nelson is holding on for now.
Nelson is defending against the submission attempts here by Stahl.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Stahl is controlling well.
Stahl is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stahl not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stahl keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stahl is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stahl is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stahl to get the leverage.
Stahl is pressing down on Nelson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nelson is holding on for now.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stahl is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl scoring with some ground and pound.
Stahl is looking to advance position but Nelson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Stahl doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Stahl wants to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Stahl regains half guard.
Nelson tries to pass to full mount but Stahl defends it.
Stahl gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stahl swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson advances position into side control!
Nelson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stahl has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stahl wants to control but Nelson postures up.
Stahl is trying to get back to half guard.
Stahl can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nelson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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 Roger Nelson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice uppercut there from Stahl.
Nelson loads up on a big right hand but Stahl slips the punch.
Roger Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
Stahl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nelson is looking to counter punch.
Stahl takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nelson moves out of range as Stahl strikes.
Nelson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stahl rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stahl keeps control of Nelson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nelson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stahl jumps guard and drags Nelson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stahl pulls Nelson in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Stahl keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stahl, up you get!
Stahl slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.
Nelson misses with an uppercut
and Stahl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roger Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stahl gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson wants to get back to striking at distance but Stahl won't allow it.
Stahl tightens his grip and picks Nelson up, before dumping him to the ground. Nelson manages to land in guard.
Stahl wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Stahl avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Stahl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stahl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stahl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stahl throws a big right hand that misses.
Stahl landing some decent shots from guard.
Hussein Stahl has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Stahl postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stahl passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stahl tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nelson's legs.
The referee asks Stahl politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stahl prefers to stall for the moment though.
Stahl thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stahl has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nelson defending against the ground and pound.
Nelson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stahl is looking for a kimura here.
Stahl trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahl is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stahl prevents Nelson from improving his position.
Stahl is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stahl is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson is trying to maintain the position but Stahl is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hussein Stahl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Stahl takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stahl takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nelson sets himself, and Stahl steps forward looking for the clinch! Nelson avoids it this time.
Nelson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice combination there by Nelson.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson feints a jab promting Stahl to slip. Nelson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stahl slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nelson throws a right and a left that Stahl avoids nicely.
Stahl is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nelson slips under a jab from Stahl.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stahl.
Nelson cracks a nice hook into Stahl's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stahl tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nelson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stahl.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Stahl wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stahl throws a leg kick that misses.
Stahl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stahl misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Stahl.
Stahl fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nelson, pushing him back against the cage.
Nelson has picked Stahl up - he's going for a ride! Nelson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Stahl slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stahl had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nelson defends it easily.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stahl swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stahl has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stahl bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
Stahl thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stahl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stahl is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nelson has his foot on Stahl's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stahl works his way back into a safe position though.
Stahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson working for a triangle but Stahl defends it easily.
Stahl works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stahl is working for a submission of some sort.
Nelson manages to get to full guard.
Stahl preventing the sweep.
Stahl throws a big right hand that misses.
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stahl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stahl sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nelson's guard.
Stahl wants to pass to mount but Nelson is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nelson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Roger Nelson!
A relieved looking Roger Nelson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Don Gotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Frettish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Gotti has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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20
140 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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31
142 lbs
17 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Gotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Frettish!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Frettish on his heels. He'll look to pass Frettish's guard now, I'm sure.
Gotti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Frettish bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gotti's guard.
Gotti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gotti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gotti stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti trying to pass the guard but Frettish defending well.
Gotti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gotti's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gotti is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gotti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gotti prevents Frettish from getting the reversal.
Gotti controlling the pace for now.
Frettish defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gotti.
Gotti looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gotti.
Gotti seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Frettish for as long as he can get away with.
Frettish keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gotti controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Gotti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Frettish displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gotti.
Gotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frettish.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gotti.
Gotti content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gotti tries to move to mount but Frettish blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti controls the position.
Gotti advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Further stalling from Gotti.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gotti is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gotti trying to control but Frettish is having none of it.
Gotti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frettish can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotti throwing strikes here but Frettish is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gotti controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frettish is squirming around, avoiding Gotti's attempts to control the action.
That's four 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.
Gotti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gotti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frettish is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frettish is desperately trying to improve his position but Gotti has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Gotti dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gotti misses with a takedown attempt
and Frettish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frettish misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gotti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frettish sprawls and moves away.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gotti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gotti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Frettish knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gotti in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Frettish tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gotti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Gotti!
Don Gotti took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, King of Clothes for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killer Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helmeri Haapasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killer Bee has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Killer Bee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Helmeri Haapasaari!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haapasaari, pushing him back against the cage.
Bee lands a right hand.
It looks like Helmeri Haapasaari has been cut.
A short uppercut from Bee.
A short right from Bee on the inside.
Haapasaari is rocked!
Bee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haapasaari's efforts to push away.
Haapasaari is still on wobbly legs! Can Bee finish him?
Bee loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Haapasaari senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Killer Bee!
A determined Killer Bee didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Tyrone Jones (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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darnell Cane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Tyrone Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane moves out of range as Tyrone Jones throws a body kick.
Tyrone Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyrone Jones thinking.
Cane throws a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cane misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyrone Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cane seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
Tyrone Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrone Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone Jones's shoulder, as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cane.
Cane has his takedown stuffed
and Tyrone Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
A short left from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cane trying to control the position but instead, Tyrone Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cane into the cage.
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Russell Tyrone Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cane misses with an uppercut. Tyrone Jones saw that one coming.
Tyrone Jones throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
Cane connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tyrone Jones is looking to clinch but Cane is avoiding it.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrone Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tyrone Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cane's guard.
Cane keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
Tyrone Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Cane's brow.
Tyrone Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.
Cane looking for a sweep. Not yet Cane, not yet.
Tyrone Jones looking to pass the guard.
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.
Tyrone Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cane controls Tyrone Jones momentarily but Tyrone Jones frees himself.
Cane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tyrone Jones controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tyrone Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Cane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position but Cane postures up.
Cane landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane'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.
Cane closes the distance and clinches.
Cane is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tyrone Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyrone Jones takes one on the button.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones cracks the inside of Cane's front leg.
Cane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cane slips a straight right by Tyrone Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck for Cane with that takedown attempt.
Tyrone Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cane misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane punishes Tyrone Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Cane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyrone Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Cane sets himself, and Tyrone Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Cane avoids it this time.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
Cane moves out of range of the body kick from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cane feinted with a counter takedown.
Cane cracks Tyrone Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Cane.
Cane digs a good hook to Tyrone Jones's body.
Cane connects with a nice looking jab.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Cane moves out of range.
Cane swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyrone Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyrone Jones can do to turn this around?
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Cane slips the punch.
Cane throws a right hand that Tyrone Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyrone Jones also avoids with ease.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cane lands a jab to Tyrone Jones's midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tyrone Jones staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Cane pushes him away.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Cane is looking for a counter combo.
Tyrone Jones connects with a body shot that sends Cane's belly button to the back.
Tyrone Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cane finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyrone Jones's head.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Cane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darnell Cane is winning the standup battle so far.
Cane staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook.
Cane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cane throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Cane scores with a jab.
Cane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cane misses with a shot to the body
and Tyrone Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyrone Jones thows a leg kick but Cane checks it
and Cane counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tyrone Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tyrone Jones keeping full guard, as Cane tries to pass.
Cane throws a strike but Tyrone Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrone Jones controlling from the top position.
Tyrone Jones wants to pass the guard but Cane is keeping the position.
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.
Tyrone Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cane.
Cane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrone Jones scores with a hook to the body. Cane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cane scores with a hook to the body. Tyrone Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cane was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Cane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cane swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Cane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyrone Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane lands a nice hook to Tyrone Jones's body. Tyrone Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cane blocks the body kick.
Cane lunges at Tyrone Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyrone Jones's hand.
Cane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cane lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cane preventing the sweep.
Cane throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyrone Jones wants to sweep here but Cane controlling him for the moment.
Tyrone Jones managing to control the position.
Cane throws a big right hand that misses.
Cane won't allow Tyrone Jones to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cane won't allow Tyrone Jones to sweep him here.
Cane throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyrone Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tyrone Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cane's guard.
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.
Tyrone Jones stays in close to Cane's body and controls the position.
Cane 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tyrone Jones working his ground and pound in the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.
Cane is controlling Tyrone Jones's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tyrone Jones throws a body kick that misses
so Cane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyrone Jones looking to control.
Cane distracts Tyrone Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cane lands a couple of elbows.
Tyrone Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cane distracts Tyrone Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyrone Jones, not yet.
Cane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tyrone Jones's guard.
Cane is keen to just control but Tyrone Jones is a slippery customer.
Tyrone Jones wants to control but Cane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tyrone Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cane.
Cane throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tyrone Jones to regain full guard.
Cane trying to control but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
Cane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyrone Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cane gets to his feet. Tyrone Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tyrone Jones misses with a body kick.
Cane misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tyrone Jones scores with a leg kick.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Tyrone Jones moves away and avoids it.
Tyrone Jones lands with a cross.
Cane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tyrone Jones throws a solid leg kick but Cane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping right.
Cane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cane takes a swing at Tyrone Jones's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone Jones wants to counter the offense by Cane and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Cane lands with a nice body punch.
Tyrone Jones misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Cane's shoulder, as Cane tries to avoid the shot.
Cane throws a series of punches but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Cane jabs at Tyrone Jones's body.
Cane's corner calls for a 1-2. Cane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cane feints and as Tyrone Jones raises his hands in defense, Cane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cane trying to control but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cane won't allow Tyrone Jones to sweep him here.
Tyrone Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Cane is proving a slippery customer.
Darnell Cane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cane gets to his feet. Tyrone Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Cane throws a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Cane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cane trying to control but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
Cane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cane connects with a couple of short punches.
Cane looking to sit in guard and control but Tyrone Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tyrone Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane wants to sweep here but Tyrone Jones controlling him for the moment.
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.
Tyrone Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cane wants to get back to his feet but Tyrone Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tyrone Jones stays in close to Cane's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane had his way with Russell Tyrone Jones in that round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A combination from Cane does no damage.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Cane avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Cane misses the target.
Cane drives through with a takedown into Tyrone Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cane landing with the ground and pound.
Cane postures up in Tyrone Jones's guard and throws a big left but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane throws a strike but Tyrone Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tyrone Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tyrone Jones won't allow Cane to sweep him here.
Tyrone Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Cane wants to sweep here but Tyrone Jones controlling him for the moment.
Russell Tyrone Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darnell Cane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Cane is working from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Cane.
Tyrone Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tyrone Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Tyrone Jones.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cane.
Tyrone Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyrone Jones.
Cane lands a head shot.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the side of Cane's head but Cane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tyrone Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Cane trying to control the action but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
Cane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tyrone Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Cane in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darnell Cane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cane, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Darnell Cane started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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