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MMAHelsinki - 105 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ahzek Ahiriman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Ardal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahiriman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Exiled. Kane Ardal struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahzek Ahiriman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kane Ardal!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ardal misses with a head kick.
Ahiriman misses the shot to the body.
Ahiriman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ardal crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ahiriman - the referee stops the clock and Ardal gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ahiriman. Ardal manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ahzek Ahiriman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahiriman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ardal is able to avoid easily.
Ahiriman misses with a looping right.
Ardal misses with a few strikes there.
Ahiriman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ardal tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahiriman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahiriman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ardal manages to avoid it.
Ahiriman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ardal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ahiriman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ardal back to the cage. Ahiriman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ahiriman delivers a nice body 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!
Ardal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice body punch from Ahiriman.
Ahiriman misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Ahiriman misses.
A swing and a miss from Ahiriman.
Ahiriman missing with a left hand there. Ardal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahiriman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ardal manages to avoid it.
Ahiriman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ardal punishes Ahiriman's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Ahiriman.
Ardal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ardal walks into a straight right hand from Ahiriman.
Ahiriman throws a body punch but Ardal moves out of range.
Ahiriman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ardal.
Ardal throws a counter combo.
Ardal connects with the punch.
Ardal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ahiriman jabs at Ardal's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahiriman. That snapped Ardal's head back.
Ahiriman is looking to wear down Ardal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Ahiriman.
Ahiriman throws a low kick but Ardal moves out of range easily.
Ahiriman ducks under a wild hook from Ardal.
Ahiriman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ahiriman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Ahiriman catches Ardal right on the button with a cross.
A solid body kick from Ardal.
Ahiriman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ardal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ahiriman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ardal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahiriman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahiriman misses with a wild combination.
We've been told by Ahiriman's head coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahiriman needs to keep his hands up - Ardal had a free shot at his head there.
Ahiriman sizes up Ardal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ardal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahiriman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Ahiriman misses.
Ahiriman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ardal counters with a one-two to the body.
Ahiriman connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Ahiriman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ardal slips under a jab.
Ardal avoids the body shot from Ahiriman.
Ardal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ardal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ardal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ardal.
It looks like Ahzek Ahiriman has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ahiriman. That's going to slow Ardal down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahiriman lands with a cross.
Ahiriman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ardal's hands.
Ardal connects with a body shot.
A big right from Ahiriman misses.
Ardal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ardal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ardal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid body kick from Ardal.
Ardal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahiriman is looking to counter punch.
Ardal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ardal avoids a kick to the body.
Ardal is looking for the big counter here.
Ahiriman missing with a left hand there. Ardal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ardal wants to counter with a clinch but Ahiriman pushes him away.
Ardal scores with a hook to the body. Ahiriman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ahiriman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahzek Ahiriman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ahzek Ahiriman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ahiriman throws a big shot that misses.
Ardal clobbers Ahiriman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ardal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kane Ardal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ardal throws the kick towards the body but Ahiriman avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Ahiriman.
Ahiriman blocks the body kick.
Ahiriman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ardal can do to turn this around?
Ardal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahiriman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ardal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahiriman moves out of range as Ardal strikes.
Ahiriman scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahiriman connects with a jab.
Ardal misses with a looping left.
Ahiriman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ardal manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Ardal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ardal slips under a jab from Ahiriman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahiriman. Ardal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ardal wants to land a leg kick but Ahiriman is out of range.
Ahiriman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahiriman lands a body shot.
Ardal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ardal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ardal throws a sloppy head kick and Ahiriman moves out of range easily.
Ardal cracks a nice hook into Ahiriman's ribs.
Ahiriman throws a jab when Ardal was well out of range.
Jab from Ahiriman.
Ardal defending well as Ahiriman loads up on a big left hand.
Ahiriman cracks Ardal with a good jab.
Ardal slips under a jab from Ahiriman.
Ardal blocks a jab.
Ardal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahiriman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahiriman throws a right and a left that Ardal avoids nicely.
Ahiriman avoids the head kick by Ardal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahiriman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ardal goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ardal tries a head kick but it misses.
Ardal moves forwards but Ahiriman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ardal might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ahiriman has got the better of the exchanges.
Ardal walks into a jab.
Ardal misses with a looping right.
Ahiriman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ardal was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahiriman.
Ahiriman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ardal has time to react.
Ahiriman misses with an uppercut
enabling Ardal to counter with a crisp jab.
Ardal misses with a body kick.
Ahiriman connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahiriman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ahiriman.
Ahiriman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ahiriman lands with a hook. Ardal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ahiriman misses the shot to the body.
Ahiriman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ahiriman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ardal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ardal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahiriman sizes up Ardal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ardal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ardal moves out of range as Ahiriman strikes.
Ahiriman throws a right and a left that Ardal avoids nicely.
Ardal lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahiriman's head.
Ahiriman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ardal tries a head kick but it misses.
Ardal fails to land with a series of punches.
Ardal tries to clinch but Ahiriman moves out of range.
Ahiriman cracks a nice hook into Ardal's ribs.
Ahiriman throws a series of punches but Ardal avoids them all with ease.
Ardal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ahiriman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ahiriman throws a chopping leg kick but Ardal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ahiriman tries to land a body kick
and Ardal counters with a three punch combo that has Ahiriman backing up. Ahiriman nods at Ardal to acknowledge the strikes.
Ardal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahiriman.
Ardal shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ahiriman throws a body punch but Ardal moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ardal avoids the body shot from Ahiriman.
Ardal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ahiriman avoids the head kick by Ardal.
Ahiriman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ardal connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahzek Ahiriman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ahzek Ahiriman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ahiriman staying out of range there.
Ahiriman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ardal ducks under a wild hook from Ahiriman.
Ardal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahiriman misses with a wild body shot.
Ardal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ardal throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahiriman dips to his left and cracks Ardal with an uppercut!
Ahiriman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ardal throws a head kick but Ahiriman moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ardal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ahiriman fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahiriman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ardal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ahiriman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahiriman connects with the punch.
Ardal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ardal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ardal checks a leg kick.
Ardal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ardal looks to land a combination but Ahiriman avoids it well.
Ahiriman thows a body kick. Ardal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ardal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ardal tries to land a leg kick but Ahiriman saw it coming and moves away.
Ahiriman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ahiriman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahiriman avoids the head kick by Ardal.
Ahiriman misses with a two punch combination.
Ardal slips a jab and a cross from Ahiriman.
Ahiriman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahiriman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ardal misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ardal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ardal throws a sloppy head kick and Ahiriman moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahiriman misses the target.
Ahiriman throws a combination. Ardal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ardal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahiriman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ardal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahiriman.
Ahiriman scores with a jab.
Ardal ducks under a wild hook from Ahiriman.
Ardal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahiriman swinging wildly here.
Kane Ardal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahiriman. Ardal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahiriman backing away here, and Ardal unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab lands there for Ardal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahiriman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Ahiriman.
Ardal replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ahiriman blocks it well.
Ardal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ahiriman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahiriman throws a shot to the body.
Ahiriman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ardal misses with a head kick.
Ahiriman misses with a kick to the body
and Ardal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Ahiriman - just one landing.
Ahiriman swings for the body but Ardal moves out of range.
Ahiriman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ardal's head.
Ardal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ardal slips under a jab from Ahiriman.
A good leg kick by Ahiriman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahiriman lands with an overhand left.
Ardal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahiriman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ardal scrambles back to his feet.
Ardal checks a low kick from Ahiriman.
Ahiriman staying out of range there.
Ahiriman misses with an uppercut. Ardal saw that one coming.
Ardal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Ahiriman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahiriman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ahiriman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ardal backs up against the cage.
A left and a right from Ahiriman both land. Nice combination.
Ardal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ardal throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahiriman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahzek Ahiriman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahiriman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahzek Ahiriman!
As Ahzek Ahiriman got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Oh what a rush I love you fan I love fighting i picking my opponent apart now fans i only have 2 words for you whos next!!!!? who the crazed fan begin to scream.. Kriel!! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny Ramsey is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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188 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny Ramsey!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsey throws a good cross that connects.
Ramsey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Ramsey in a clinch.
Ramsey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Ramsey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson works on Ramsey's body with a couple of short punches.
Ramsey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Ramsey looks winded!
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Ramsey's head.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson pushes Ramsey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramsey backwards.
Ramsey is rocked!
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ramsey with a big uppercut! Ramsey tries to clinch up but Jackson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ramsey to the mat! Ramsey covers up and Jackson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rodney Jackson!
A very excited looking Rodney Jackson 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.
Kenny Ramsey spoke after the fight, saying 'i ll be back stronger'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisher has chosen Wasiu - Bout 02 Blow as his entrance music. Paul Hunt 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Fisher tenderised Hunt's leg. Hunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fisher will feel that in the morning.
Hunt lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Nathan Fisher has been cut.
A slow jab from Fisher misses its intended target.
Hunt scores with a jab. Fisher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt scores with the left hand. Fisher knows he should have avoided that one.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Fisher.
Fisher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fisher lands an overhand right.
Fisher connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunt. Hunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunt on the side of the head.
Hunt tests Fisher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Hunt.
Fisher throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Fisher only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Fisher's head.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fisher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunt defends it well.
Fisher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fisher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paul Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
Fisher looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Fisher moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Fisher appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Fisher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fisher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Fisher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws the left hand but Fisher avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Hunt catches Fisher right on the button with a cross.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Fisher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Fisher prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Fisher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
Hunt is looking for a triangle but Fisher pushes his legs off easily.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fisher's guard.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Fisher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fisher is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Hunt 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt stands and throws Fisher's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hunt has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hunt is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fisher tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt prevents Fisher from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Fisher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fisher looks to land a body kick but Hunt moved away.
Hunt throwing a counter right hand but Fisher manages to avoid it.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Fisher is just out of range.
Fisher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Fisher misses with a left hand
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Paul Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fisher can do to turn this around?
Fisher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Fisher saw that one coming.
Fisher changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hunt throws a body punch but Fisher moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Fisher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fisher throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fisher finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head.
Fisher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a hook but Fisher blocks it.
Fisher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fisher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fisher steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fisher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fisher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a push kick.
Fisher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fisher cracks a nice hook into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
Hunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick
and Fisher counters with an inside leg kick.
Fisher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Fisher lands the left hand.
Fisher lands a right hook to the body.
Fisher steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hunt. That one must have hurt.
A leg kick checked by Fisher.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fisher! But no joy.
Hunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fisher manages to avoid it.
Fisher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunt defends it well.
Fisher throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy body kick from Hunt
and Fisher counters with a takedown into side control.
Fisher goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hunt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fisher but great work by Hunt.
Hunt happy to just control the position for now.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Fisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fisher is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Fisher is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fisher is just riding it out for now. Hunt eventually gives up the hold.
Hunt is working for a kimura but Fisher is defending it quite comfortably.
Fisher works his way to full guard. Good work.
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!
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Fisher is retaining full guard.
Fisher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fisher trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Fisher's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fisher works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
Hunt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fisher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Fisher is just out of range.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
Fisher throws a body shot but no joy.
Fisher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt lands a front kick.
Fisher takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt punishes Fisher's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
Fisher throws a counter combo.
Hunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fisher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fisher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Fisher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fisher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Fisher moved away.
Despite the aggression on Fisher's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fisher throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fisher's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a nice head shot.
Fisher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fisher there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fisher is rocked!
Fisher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fisher throws a low kick but Hunt moves out of range easily.
Fisher misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Fisher slips a straight right by Hunt.
Fisher throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fisher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunt defends it well.
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fisher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Hunt throws a jab when Fisher was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fisher.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fisher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fisher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hunt lands a head shot.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Fisher's head but Fisher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nathan Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Fisher.
Hunt throws a front kick that sends Fisher stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt scores with a nice body kick.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Fisher.
Fisher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from Hunt lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher slips under a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Fisher misses the target.
Hunt thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunt slips a straight right by Fisher.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fisher walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fisher is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
That has opened up Nathan Fisher's cut even more.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt cracks Fisher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good work by Fisher as he checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baruch Zahav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baruch Zahav has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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258 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil Duffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baruch Zahav!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zahav throws a right and a left that Duffy avoids nicely.
Nice shot by Duffy.
Duffy misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Duffy.
Duffy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zahav scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duffy in his tracks.
It looks like Phil Duffy has been cut.
Duffy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zahav backs up against the cage.
Duffy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Duffy throws a right hand that Zahav ducks under and follows up with a left that Zahav also avoids with ease.
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!
Duffy moves out of range as Zahav strikes.
Duffy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duffy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A cross from Zahav lands.
Zahav throws a body punch but Duffy moves out of range.
Duffy looks up at the clock. Bad move! Zahav lands a right hand from hell, dropping Duffy. Zahav pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baruch Zahav!
Baruch Zahav was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between King Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin has chosen Get Low as his entrance music. 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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165 lbs
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164 lbs
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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
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, King Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Griffin.
Griffin throws the left hand but Diamond avoids the punch easily.
Griffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diamond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffin scores with a jab. Diamond acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diamond seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Griffin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Griffin.
Diamond fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Griffin throws the left hand but Diamond avoids the punch easily.
Diamond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamond misses with a two punch combination.
Griffin throws a hook but Diamond avoids it easily.
Griffin slips under a jab from Diamond.
Diamond scores with a body shot.
Diamond throws a lazy right hand but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diamond rushes Griffin and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diamond breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Griffin finds it's way through Diamond's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffin.
Diamond fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diamond defending well as Griffin loads up on a big left hand.
Griffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diamond.
It seemed like Griffin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diamond misses with a wild body shot.
Diamond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffin.
Diamond lands with a good body shot.
Griffin throws a hook but Diamond blocks it.
Diamond swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Griffin counter with a right hand.
A big left from Griffin misses.
Nice straight punches there by Griffin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Griffin.
Diamond is looking to wear down Griffin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diamond closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Griffin's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diamond wants to stand but Griffin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diamond stands and throws Griffin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griffin can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond throwing strikes but Griffin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Diamond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diamond tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Griffin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Griffin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Griffin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Diamond because Griffin loaded up on that one.
Diamond in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Diamond tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Griffin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diamond wants to control but Griffin is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diamond throwing hammer fists to the chest of Griffin. What's that going to do exactly?
Diamond is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Griffin blocks Diamond's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Diamond is bucking up trying to escape but Griffin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Griffin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Griffin controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond can't escape the position.
Griffin working Diamond over with strikes here.
Griffin looking to finish with strikes here!
Diamond gets back to half guard.
Diamond is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diamond wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Griffin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diamond slips a straight right by Griffin.
Diamond tries to counter by clinching up but Griffin breaks away and moves out of range.
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.
Diamond takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Griffin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffin misses the target.
Diamond throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Griffin on the side of the head.
Diamond throws a predictable looking body shot
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like King Diamond has been cut.
Diamond clinches up with Griffin and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diamond jumps guard but Griffin stands there with Diamond around his waist. Diamond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diamond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Griffin's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond successfully pulls guard.
Diamond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diamond wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond looking to control.
Diamond can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Griffin controls the pace.
Diamond isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Griffin stacks Diamond on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Griffin!
Diamond manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Diamond with the ground and pound but Griffin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now.
Diamond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diamond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griffin keeping full guard, as Diamond tries to pass.
Griffin looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffin, not yet.
Diamond throws an elbow that misses. Griffin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diamond's guard. Nice move by Griffin!
Diamond wants to sweep here but Griffin controlling him for the moment.
Griffin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Diamond trying to control from the bottom.
Griffin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diamond does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Griffin prevents Diamond from improving his position.
Griffin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diamond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diamond throws the left hand but Griffin avoids the punch easily.
Diamond ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
Diamond seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Griffin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on King Diamond's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Diamond takes the fight into the clinch.
Diamond takes an elbow to the temple.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Griffin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Diamond.
Diamond is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Griffin is defending well for now.
Griffin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diamond.
Diamond breaks the clinch.
Diamond shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griffin throws out a counter right but Diamond avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin throws a jab when Diamond was well out of range.
Diamond rushes Griffin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Diamond.
Diamond tries to pull guard but Griffin holds him up against the cage and eventually Diamond drops back down to his feet.
Diamond is trying to pull guard but Griffin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Diamond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin prevents a body shot from Diamond.
Diamond tries to pull guard but Griffin won't allow it.
Griffin trying to stall but Diamond improves his position.
Diamond tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Griffin smiles and moves away.
Diamond throws a nice looking combination but Griffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diamond throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diamond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffin slips under a jab from Diamond.
Griffin throws out a loose jab but Diamond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diamond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Griffin catches Diamond right on the button with a cross.
Diamond throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Griffin was covering up waiting for the punch and Diamond finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Diamond wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
King Diamond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin managing to control the position.
Diamond wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Diamond tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffin is retaining full guard.
Griffin has a closed guard, preventing Diamond from standing up.
Diamond throwing strikes from guard but Griffin blocks nicely.
Griffin trying to keep a closed guard but Diamond is proving a slippery customer.
Diamond seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond throws a big right hand that misses.
Diamond throws an elbow that misses. Griffin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diamond's guard. Nice move by Griffin!
Griffin throwing strikes but missing.
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diamond trying to control the position.
Peter Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Diamond keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diamond is trying to control the position but Griffin postures up.
Griffin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Griffin gets to his feet - Diamond follows without any prompting.
Diamond throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
Diamond misses with a left hand
and Griffin counters with a series of strikes. Diamond will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diamond misses with a right hand
and Griffin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Griffin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griffin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Peter Griffin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diamond is rocked!
Peter Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Griffin 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Griffin!
Peter Griffin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, King Diamond stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to all the fans, I'll be back!!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sweeney McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jos Beton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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159 lbs
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171 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sweeney McIntyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jos Beton!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIntyre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McIntyre as he jumps to the side.
Beton has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McIntyre is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Beton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McIntyre as he avoids it easily.
It looked like McIntyre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McIntyre defends it nicely.
Sweeney McIntyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jos Beton.
Beton fails with a takedown attempt.
Beton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a hook but Beton blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beton is defended easily by McIntyre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beton defending well as McIntyre loads up on a big left hand.
Beton misses with a takedown attempt
and McIntyre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beton fails with the takedown.
McIntyre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jos Beton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McIntyre but McIntyre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beton tries for a takedown but McIntyre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beton has a takedown stuffed.
Beton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McIntyre defends it nicely.
McIntyre is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre throws a hook but Beton avoids it easily.
McIntyre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from McIntyre misses.
McIntyre connects with a body shot.
McIntyre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beton.
Beton misses with a takedown attempt - McIntyre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Beton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Beton is looking to take a break and control but McIntyre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McIntyre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beton is trying to get an arm triangle but McIntyre is defending well.
Beton wants to control but McIntyre is keeping him busy.
Beton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McIntyre can't do much from the bottom here.
Beton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McIntyre, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beton wants to control but McIntyre is keeping him busy.
McIntyre tries to bench press Beton off him but Beton keeps the position.
Beton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McIntyre is trying to control Beton's posture but Beton avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McIntyre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if Beton 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sweeney McIntyre dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Beton misses with a takedown attempt
and McIntyre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McIntyre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McIntyre 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.
Beton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McIntyre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beton has a takedown stuffed.
Sweeney McIntyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jos Beton.
McIntyre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Beton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McIntyre's waist but McIntyre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beton off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sweeney McIntyre is winning the standup battle so far.
Beton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McIntyre is fending him off so far but Beton persists. Nope, McIntyre circles away and we're back to standing.
McIntyre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice takedown defense from McIntyre. No joy for Beton on that attempt.
Beton is breathing heavily.
Beton misses with a takedown attempt
and McIntyre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre punishes Beton's body with a nice straight punch.
McIntyre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beton's calf.
McIntyre misses with a two punch combination.
Beton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McIntyre defends it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McIntyre.
Beton fails with the takedown
and McIntyre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McIntyre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beton.
McIntyre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beton shoots in for a takedown but McIntyre shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McIntyre.
McIntyre swings for the body but Beton moves out of range.
Beton shoots for a double leg takedown but McIntyre sprawls well. He's pushed Beton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McIntyre lands with a hook. Beton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McIntyre scores with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beton or perhaps it was just good defense by McIntyre, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from McIntyre misses the target.
McIntyre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beton manages to avoid it.
McIntyre lands a slapping body shot.
McIntyre leaves Beton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like McIntyre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McIntyre scores with a one two! Beton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McIntyre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beton can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beton is rocked!
McIntyre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beton with a lazy takedown attempt
and McIntyre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beton thinking.
McIntyre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McIntyre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McIntyre but McIntyre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McIntyre is trying to defend but Beton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McIntyre desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Beton is trying to work for a kimura but McIntyre is defending well.
McIntyre tries to get to full guard but Beton has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McIntyre is refusing to be controlled, as Beton sits in half guard.
Beton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McIntyre has managed to free his arm - good work.
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!
Beton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McIntyre sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sweeney McIntyre 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!
McIntyre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McIntyre misses with an uppercut. Beton saw that one coming.
McIntyre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beton was well out of range. Poor timing from McIntyre.
Beton with a poor takedown
and McIntyre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beton misses with a takedown attempt - McIntyre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sweeney McIntyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jos Beton.
McIntyre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McIntyre scores with a jab. Beton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre throws a right and a left that both miss.
McIntyre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beton on the side of the head.
McIntyre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McIntyre wants it to stay on the feet.
McIntyre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre thumps Beton with a low kick.
Beton fails with a takedown attempt.
McIntyre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beton tries to score a power double leg takedown but McIntyre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beton somewhat.
McIntyre catches Beton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beton slips under a jab.
McIntyre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McIntyre as he avoids it easily.
McIntyre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Beton shoots in but no luck this time.
McIntyre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McIntyre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McIntyre sizes up Beton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beton is still on wobbly legs! Can McIntyre finish him?
Beton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McIntyre but McIntyre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McIntyre lands a nice hook to Beton's body. Beton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McIntyre pounces like a tiger and cracks Beton with a vicious hook! Beton is down but not out! McIntyre follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sweeney McIntyre!
Sweeney McIntyre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Till I Collapse (ft. Nate Dogg). Rory Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rory Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Brown!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Brown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Brown misses.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Brown lands a body shot.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brown.
Jackson 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.
Jackson moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Jackson motions for Brown to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson slips under a jab from Brown.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Brown misses.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A shot to the body from Brown misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Brown.
Brown misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brown throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
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!
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Brown lands a right hand.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Brown.
A short right from Brown.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Jackson cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Jackson with a hook.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Bruno Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson misses the body punch
and Brown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown throws a nice head kick!
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Brown.
Jackson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brown throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Brown throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruno Brown will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab by Brown.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brown lands a jab-cross combination.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brown pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brown tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brown connects with the punch.
Brown has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Brown checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Brown.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brown 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 Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson slips a straight right by Brown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brown takes a step back to recover.
Jackson 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.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson slips under a jab from Brown.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Brown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown scores with a jab.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brown moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Brown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brown throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Bruno Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson cracks Brown with a good jab.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Brown is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Jackson slips a jab from Brown.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brown blocks a jab.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brown throws a head kick that half lands.
Jackson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Jackson can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Brown and Jackson drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Brown.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Brown!
Bruno Brown is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Bruno Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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