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MMAHelsinki - 111 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Marcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahzek Ahiriman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahiriman has chosen The Exiled as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Marcus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahzek Ahiriman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ahiriman was covering up waiting for the punch and Marcus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ahiriman controlling the position.
Marcus is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahiriman has wrist control.
Marcus throws a big elbow that misses.
Marcus wants to control from the top but Ahiriman keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus throws a big right hand that misses.
Marcus wants to pass the guard but Ahiriman is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus trying to control but Ahiriman is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ahiriman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcus.
Marcus ducks right into an uppercut from Ahiriman.
Ahzek Ahiriman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ahiriman pinned against the cage. Ahiriman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcus closes the distance and clinches up with Ahiriman, looking for a takedown. Marcus pushes Ahiriman against the cage but Ahiriman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Ahiriman misses.
Ahiriman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Good shot there by Ahiriman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ahiriman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahiriman lands a slapping body shot.
Marcus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahiriman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahiriman lands with an overhand left.
Ahiriman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus misses with a takedown
and Ahiriman counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Marcus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marcus tries for a takedown but Ahiriman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Ahiriman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahiriman tests Marcus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahiriman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marcus tries to counter with a takedown but Ahiriman is quick to defend against it.
Marcus gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marcus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ahiriman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marcus's guard! Nice work there by Ahiriman!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahiriman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marcus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahiriman's guard.
Marcus trying to control but Ahiriman is working from the bottom.
Ahiriman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahzek Ahiriman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marcus avoids the body shot from Ahiriman.
Marcus shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahiriman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marcus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ahiriman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marcus moves into the clinch successfully.
Marcus wants to take the fight to the mat but Ahiriman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marcus tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahiriman stops a takedown attempt from Marcus.
Ahiriman lands with a light punch inside.
Marcus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marcus is trying to trip Ahiriman. He has hold of a leg but Ahiriman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Marcus persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahiriman seems keen to control Marcus's posture.
Ahiriman is trying to keep Marcus in close.
Ahiriman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus stays in close to Ahiriman's body and controls the position.
Marcus wants to control from the top but Ahiriman keeps moving.
Ahiriman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ahiriman seems keen to control Marcus's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ahiriman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ahiriman is looking to advance position but Marcus won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ahiriman passes into side control, despite Marcus's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Marcus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marcus tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ahiriman easily slips into full mount!
Marcus working to try and regain half guard.
Ahiriman controlling from the full mount.
Marcus tries to lock up and control but Ahiriman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus is working to get back to half guard.
Marcus is working hard here to advance position.
Ahiriman controlling his opponent.
Marcus tries to hold on but Ahiriman pushes him away.
Ahiriman prevents Marcus from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus is squirming around, avoiding Ahiriman's attempts to control the action.
Marcus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marcus tries to hold on but Ahiriman postures up.
Ahiriman controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Ahzek Ahiriman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Marcus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marcus darts in trying to clinch
and Ahiriman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahiriman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marcus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahiriman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahiriman counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahiriman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahiriman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marcuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marcus closes the distance and clinches.
Ahiriman gets underhooks to prevent Marcus's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahiriman.
Ahiriman is working Marcus over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahiriman pushes Marcus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahiriman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahiriman scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Ahiriman.
Marcus takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahiriman with a nice cross.
Ahiriman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marcus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ahiriman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ahiriman keeping moving, preventing Marcus from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahiriman keeping full guard, as Marcus tries to pass.
Marcus stopping the sweep attempt from Ahiriman.
Marcus throwing strikes from guard but Ahiriman blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus 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.
Marcus postures up in Ahiriman's guard and throws a big left but Ahiriman blocks it.
Ahzek Ahiriman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marcus throws a strike but Ahiriman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ahiriman controlling from the top position.
Marcus wants to sweep but no luck.
Marcus working for a triangle but Ahiriman defends it easily.
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.
Ahiriman stays in close to Marcus's body and controls the position.
Marcus trying to control the position.
Marcus is looking for a triangle but Ahiriman pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahiriman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simon Marcus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahiriman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahzek Ahiriman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ahiriman 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahzek Ahiriman!
In his post fight interview, Ahzek Ahiriman gave a big smile as he said 'Grabs mic... looks into the camera raise fist and says
For The Legion.
~THe crazed fans begin to scream LOD LOD LOD!!~ THe Exiled drops Mic. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baruch Zahav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Herring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
258 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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250 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baruch Zahav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heath Herring!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zahav ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Herring.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zahav can't do much from the bottom here.
Zahav tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zahav can't do much from the bottom here.
Herring creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Herring wants to control but Zahav is keeping him busy.
Zahav wants to control but Herring postures up.
Zahav takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zahav gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Zahav tries to hold on but Herring pushes him away.
Zahav wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Herring lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herring is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Herring looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahav tries to lock up and control but Herring gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zahav's coaches at Holding Cell have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herring lands a nice shot to the head.
Zahav can't escape the position.
Herring wants to control the pace but Zahav is squirming around nicely.
Zahav has left one of his arms exposed and Herring doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Zahav screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Heath Herring!
Heath Herring decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Provenza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Provenza comes into the arena with Madreblu - Certamente blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silvio Provenza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willie Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Provenza throws a hook to the side of Salazar's head but Salazar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Provenza swinging wildly here.
Provenza misses with a looping right.
Salazar scores with a three punch combo!
Salazar misses with a series of wild punches.
Provenza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Provenza wants to pass the guard but Salazar is keeping the position.
Provenza pushing down on Salazar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Provenza is working for a submission of some sort.
Salazar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Provenza scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Provenza prevents Salazar from standing back up.
Salazar has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Provenza.
Salazar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Provenza is looking for a kimura here.
Provenza is looking to pass Salazar's guard but actually Salazar recovers to full guard.
Salazar trying to strike off his back.
Provenza postures up and lands a big shot to Salazar's brow.
Provenza passes Salazar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Salazar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Provenza is working away from the top position though.
Provenza is working for a kimura but Salazar is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar tries to get to full guard but Provenza has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salazar trying to control here.
Provenza wants to work for an arm triangle but Salazar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salazar is looking for a sweep. Provenza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Provenza scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Salazar trying to control here.
Salazar manages to get to full guard.
Provenza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salazar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Provenza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Provenza wants to free his trapped foot but Salazar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Salazar tries to roll over but Provenza keeps him under control.
Provenza lands with a punch from half guard.
Provenza is thwarting Salazar's attempts to control the position.
Provenza prevents Salazar from improving his position.
Salazar is pressing down on Provenza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Provenza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Salazar's head.
Provenza lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Provenza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Provenza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salazar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Provenza has managed to get both his arms back between Salazar's legs - danger averted.
Salazar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Salazar has momentary wrist control but Provenza slips an elbow through the middle.
Salazar is trying to control the position but Provenza postures up.
Provenza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Salazar dives on top into guard.
Provenza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Provenza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Provenza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salazar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salazar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Provenza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Provenza dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Salazar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Provenza moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salazar.
Provenza pulls guard effortlessly.
Provenza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Salazar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Salazar working a defensive guard here.
Provenza prevents Salazar from getting back to his feet.
Provenza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Provenza is pushing down on Salazar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salazar is fighting to maintain full guard but Provenza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Provenza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salazar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Provenza looking for a submission but Salazar manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Provenza scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Provenza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Salazar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Provenza, into his guard.
Salazar with a nice head shot there.
Silvio Provenza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salazar stands and throws Provenza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Provenza is looking for a sweep.
Salazar wants to control but Provenza is keeping him busy.
Provenza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Provenza is looking to get back to is feet but Salazar passes into side control.
Provenza is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Provenza takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Salazar wants to stand but Provenza has his arm trapped.
Salazar decides to stand back up. Salazar steps back and let's Provenza get back to his feet.
Provenza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left and a right from Salazar both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar throws a head kick that misses.
Provenza shoots in and gets a takedown into Salazar's guard.
Provenza works over Salazar with some ground and pound from guard.
Provenza stopping the sweep attempt from Salazar.
Salazar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Provenza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Provenza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Salazar is breathing heavily.
Salazar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salazar has momentary wrist control but Provenza slips an elbow through the middle.
Provenza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Salazar's head.
Provenza working some strikes from top position.
Provenza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar 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.
Provenza stands and throws Salazar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Salazar struggling a bit here.
Provenza grinds an elbow into Salazar's temple.
Salazar is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Provenza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Salazar manages to get back to half guard.
Provenza trying to pass the guard but Salazar defending well.
Provenza is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Provenza dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Salazar.
Provenza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salazar.
Salazar shoots for a double leg takedown but Provenza sprawls well. He's pushed Salazar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Provenza feinted with a counter takedown.
Provenza misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Salazar misses.
Salazar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Provenza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silvio Provenza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salazar throws a series of punches but Provenza moves out of range.
Salazar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salazar clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Provenza has Salazar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Salazar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Provenza works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Provenza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Provenza pushing down on Salazar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Salazar trying to control but Provenza postures up.
Salazar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salazar won't allow Provenza to pass to mount.
Provenza 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.
Salazar is looking for a sweep. Provenza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Provenza stops Salazar from getting back to his feet.
Provenza seems to be looking for submissions.
Ground and pound from Provenza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Provenza blocks the strikes from Salazar.
Provenza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Provenza scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Provenza looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Salazar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Salazar is still in real trouble! Can Provenza finish him?
Provenza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salazar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Provenza winds up and cracks Salazar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Provenza wants to work for an arm triangle but Salazar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salazar is looking to improve his position.
Salazar has his hands clasped together around Provenza's back. He's all about the action.
Salazar seems to have recovered his senses.
Provenza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salazar can do to turn this around?
Salazar is looking for a sweep. Provenza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Provenza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salazar defends it well.
Provenza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Salazar is looking to control Provenza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salazar avoid being mounted?
Provenza frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silvio Provenza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salazar is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Provenza looking to control and managing it successfully.
You get the feeling that Salazar really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Provenza controlling from mount.
Salazar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Salazar working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Provenza looking to control and managing it successfully.
Willie Salazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Silvio Provenza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Provenza, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Provenza!
Silvio Provenza 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Gum Shoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Gumshoe (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gum Shoe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gregory Gumshoe!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gumshoe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shoe scores with a hook.
Gumshoe 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.
Gumshoe staying out of range there.
Shoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Shoe misses its intended target.
Gumshoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Shoe lands with a nice body punch.
Gumshoe digs a good body shot into Shoe's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shoe.
Shoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shoe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gumshoe counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gumshoe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gumshoe trying to control the action but Shoe is working from the bottom.
Shoe's coaches at Hart Family Dungeon have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Shoe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gumshoe is controlling him well.
Gumshoe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at GWad's Playpen. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumshoe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shoe throws Gumshoe to one side and escapes!
Gumshoe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Gumshoe.
Shoe moves away from the strike by Gumshoe.
Shoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gumshoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Shoe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shoe throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Gumshoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gumshoe scores with a hook to the body. Shoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gumshoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shoe on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumshoe has a takedown stuffed.
Gumshoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gumshoe throws a leg kick but Shoe moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumshoe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shoe on the side of the head.
Shoe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shoe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gumshoe misses with a leg kick
and Shoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gumshoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shoe misses with a looping right.
Gumshoe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shoe under the eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gumshoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shoe throws a hook but Gumshoe blocks it.
Shoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gumshoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shoe misses with a hook
and Gumshoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Gumshoe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoe checks a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Gumshoe
and Shoe counters with a low kick, right behind Gumshoe 's knee.
Gumshoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe is looking to counter punch.
Gumshoe lands with an uppercut that bounces Shoe off the cage and back into range.
Shoe tries a low kick but Gumshoe avoids it.
Shoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gumshoe.
Gumshoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoe moves away.
Gumshoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Shoe.
Gumshoe blocks a jab.
Gumshoe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shoe defends it well.
Shoe throws the left hand but Gumshoe avoids the punch easily.
Shoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gumshoe at a distance.
Gumshoe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shoe. That one must have hurt.
Gumshoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Gumshoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Shoe misses.
Gumshoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shoe tries to land a leg kick but Gumshoe saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Gumshoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumshoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gumshoe goes for a double leg but Shoe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shoe continues to drive forward.
Shoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shoe lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumshoe is looking to clinch.
Nice jab there from Gumshoe.
Gumshoe throws the left hand but Shoe avoids the punch easily.
Shoe scores with a jab. Gumshoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gumshoe counters with a body kick.
Gumshoe slips under a jab.
Shoe scores with a leg kick.
Shoe moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shoe misses with a hook.
Shoe throws the kick towards the body but Gumshoe avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gumshoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Gumshoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gumshoe checks a leg kick.
Gumshoe loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.
Shoe cracks Gumshoe with an open hand slap.
Shoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Gumshoe.
Shoe 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.
Gumshoe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gumshoe connects with the punch.
Shoe thuds his right hand into Gumshoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe moves out of range as Gumshoe strikes.
Gumshoe catches Shoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumshoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick from Shoe is predictable there
and Gumshoe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gumshoe.
Shoe has his feet on Gumshoe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gumshoe.
Shoe checks a leg kick.
Shoe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gumshoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gumshoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gumshoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Gumshoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Gumshoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gumshoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Gumshoe takes one on the button.
Shoe throws a wild body kick that Gumshoe sees coming a mile off.
Gumshoe misses with a hook. Shoe ducked under it nicely.
Shoe cracks Gumshoe with an open hand slap.
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!
Shoe throws a leg kick but Gumshoe checks it.
Gumshoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shoe misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gumshoe.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Gumshoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shoe checks a low kick from Gumshoe.
Shoe swings for the body but Gumshoe moves out of range.
Shoe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gumshoe throws a wild body kick that Shoe sees coming a mile off.
Shoe throws a hook but Gumshoe avoids it easily.
Gumshoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Shoe's head.
Gumshoe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shoe throws a front kick aimed at Gumshoe's knee but Gumshoe avoids it well.
Gumshoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shoe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shoe throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Gumshoe with that takedown attempt.
Shoe misses with a straight right.
Shoe takes one to the chin there.
Shoe lands a jab to Gumshoe's midsection.
Gumshoe throws a right hand that Shoe ducks under and follows up with a left that Shoe also avoids with ease.
Shoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gumshoe moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoe.
Shoe blocks a body shot from Gumshoe.
Shoe digs a right hand into Gumshoe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gumshoe's gas tank.
Gumshoe lands a right hand.
Shoe tries to work over Gumshoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shoe taking a breather.
Gumshoe blocking some punches.
Gumshoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumshoe tries a body shot but Shoe blocks it.
Gumshoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumshoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gumshoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shoe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gumshoe or not.
Gumshoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumshoe.
Gumshoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shoe's elbow.
Gumshoe has a couple of punches blocked by Shoe.
Shoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Gumshoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumshoe blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Shoe.
Shoe misses with some punches.
Gumshoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Shoe controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gregory Gumshoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gumshoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gumshoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe slips under a jab.
Gumshoe throws a shot to the body.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumshoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
Gumshoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gumshoe 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 Shoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gumshoe punishes Shoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Gumshoe has Shoe up against the cage in a clinch.
Shoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gumshoe.
Gumshoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gumshoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumshoe staying out of range there.
Shoe tries to move into range but Gumshoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Gumshoe.
Shoe misses with the body kick
and Gumshoe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shoe's guard.
Shoe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gumshoe's guard.
Shoe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gumshoe, up you get!
Shoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shoe throws a low kick but Gumshoe moves out of range easily.
Gumshoe misses with a body shot.
Shoe takes one to the side of the head.
Gumshoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shoe tries to score with a low kick but Gumshoe moves his leg out of the way.
Shoe scores with a body shot.
Shoe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gumshoe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumshoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoe.
Gumshoe throws a body punch but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gumshoe counters with a good low kick that Shoe was not able to check.
Shoe looks to land a left hand but Gumshoe moved out of range nicely.
Gumshoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gumshoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gumshoe forces Shoe back against the cage and clinches.
Gumshoe blocking some punches.
Shoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shoe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gumshoe prevents a body shot from Shoe.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumshoe working aggressively here.
Gumshoe misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumshoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumshoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gumshoe fails to land.
Shoe prevents a body shot from Gumshoe.
Gumshoe misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Shoe.
Shoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gregory Gumshoe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shoe working aggressively here.
Shoe working aggressively here.
Shoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shoe is trying to break the clinch but Gumshoe has him pressed against the cage.
Shoe tries a body shot but Gumshoe blocks it.
Shoe scores with a shot to the side of Gumshoe's head.
Gumshoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shoe lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Gumshoe on the inside.
Shoe digs a right hand underneath Gumshoe's ribcage. Gumshoe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gumshoe tries to throw a body punch but Shoe avoids it by throwing Gumshoe back against the cage.
Gumshoe misses with the head strike.
Shoe presses Gumshoe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Shoe.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gumshoe.
Gumshoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shoe has a couple of punches blocked by Gumshoe.
Gumshoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe is looking to control Gumshoe's arms but Gumshoe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shoe has his back to the cage.
Shoe throws a head punch that misses.
Gumshoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
A hook to the body from Shoe.
Gumshoe blocks a body shot from Shoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gregory Gumshoe just about did enough to take it.
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.
Shoe cracks Gumshoe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gumshoe loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.
Shoe cracks Gumshoe with an open hand slap.
Gumshoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shoe's hands.
Shoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumshoe is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumshoe. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Shoe.
Shoe motions for Gumshoe to come forward. Shoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gumshoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shoe misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Shoe.
Shoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shoe blocks a jab.
Gumshoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumshoe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shoe's head backwards.
Gumshoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shoe throws a hook but Gumshoe avoids it easily.
Gumshoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shoe's head.
Gumshoe blocks a jab.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Gumshoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gumshoe! But no joy.
Gumshoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gumshoe.
Shoe blocks a jab.
Gumshoe moves forwards but Shoe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shoe with a jab.
Shoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumshoe scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gumshoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That kick from Shoe tenderised Gumshoe's leg. Gumshoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Shoe.
Shoe connects with an inside leg kick.
Gumshoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shoe.
Gumshoe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gumshoe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shoe sprawls well. Shoe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gumshoe gets slowly back to his feet.
Gumshoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shoe.
Gumshoe moves out of range as Shoe strikes.
Shoe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Shoe does no damage.
Gumshoe dives in for a single leg takedown but Shoe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Gumshoe backs away, Shoe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumshoe misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Shoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gumshoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shoe throws a low kick but Gumshoe avoids it.
Shoe blocks a leg kick.
Shoe loads up on a big right hand but Gumshoe slips the punch.
Gumshoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gumshoe moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Shoe finds it's target.
Shoe slips under a jab from Gumshoe.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shoe.
Shoe is looking to score with low kicks.
Gumshoe drives through and clinches with Shoe against the cage.
Shoe misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumshoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
Gumshoe tries a body shot but Shoe blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Shoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoe blocks a body shot from Gumshoe.
Gumshoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumshoe lands with a light punch inside.
Shoe blocks an uppercut.
Gumshoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumshoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shoe's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoe.
Shoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumshoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shoe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe had his way with Gregory Gumshoe in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Shoe.
Gumshoe scores with a shot to the body.
Shoe looks to land a right hand but Gumshoe moved out of range.
Shoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Gumshoe misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Shoe misses its target.
Gumshoe is looking to chop away at Shoe's legs.
Shoe throws a leg kick
and Gumshoe counters with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Gumshoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gumshoe can pounce on him.
Shoe connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe 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.
Shoe connects with a nice looking jab.
Gumshoe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shoe is looking to chop away at Gumshoe's legs.
Gumshoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumshoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Gumshoe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shoe.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumshoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
Gumshoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shoe scores with a body shot.
Gum Shoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Gumshoe staying out of range there.
Shoe looks for the body kick but Gumshoe saw that one coming.
It seemed like Gumshoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Shoe.
Gumshoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gumshoe moves away.
Shoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shoe throws an off balance right hand
letting Gumshoe counter with a right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Gumshoe.
Shoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gumshoe throws a wild body kick that Shoe sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Gumshoe as he checks the leg kick.
Shoe swats away the attempt to clinch by Gumshoe.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Jab from Shoe.
Shoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shoe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shoe misses with a straight right.
Gumshoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shoe.
Shoe misses with a left hand
and Gumshoe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gumshoe throws a big right hand that misses.
Gumshoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gumshoe wants to pass the guard but Shoe is keeping the position.
Shoe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoe looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gumshoe won't allow Shoe to get back to his feet.
Gumshoe cracks Shoe with a solid left hand.
Shoe trying to control the position.
Shoe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gumshoe is controlling him.
Shoe is trying to control the position but Gumshoe postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Shoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Gumshoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gumshoe throws a lazy right hand but Shoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shoe walks into a left hand.
Shoe lands with a hook. Gumshoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gumshoe lands a lovely overhand right.
Gumshoe lands with a good body shot.
Gumshoe loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.
Shoe thuds his right hand into Gumshoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Gumshoe does it's job there.
Shoe misses with a straight left.
Shoe throws a lazy body kick
and Gumshoe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shoe thinking.
Shoe throws a chopping leg kick but Gumshoe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gumshoe! But no joy.
Shoe delivers a nice body kick.
Gumshoe blocks the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gum Shoe.
I think Shoe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gum Shoe!
Gum Shoe retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Morueco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tero Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Morueco had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Morueco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Susi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morueco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morueco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Susi's hands.
Jorge Morueco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Susi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morueco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Susi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morueco can pounce on him.
Susi jabs Morueco right on the nose. Morueco blinks but takes it well.
Susi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morueco.
Susi takes a swing at Morueco's ribcage but misses.
Susi misses with a hook. Morueco ducked under it nicely.
Susi misses with a straight left.
A left lands for Susi.
Susi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morueco.
Morueco throws a nice looking combination but Susi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Susi throws a right hand that Morueco ducks under and follows up with a left that Morueco also avoids with ease.
Morueco scores with a hook to the body. Susi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morueco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morueco misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi avoids the body shot from Morueco.
Susi misses the shot to the body.
Morueco has Susi up against the cage in a clinch.
Susi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Susi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Morueco lands a nice hook to Susi's body. Susi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morueco tries to close the distance and clinch but Susi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Susi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Morueco's head.
Morueco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Susi's calf.
Morueco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Susi throws a hook but Morueco avoids it easily.
Susi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morueco.
Morueco scores with a jab to the body.
Morueco lands a nice hook to Susi's body. Susi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Susi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morueco. Susi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Susi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morueco slips under a jab from Susi.
Morueco swings for the body but Susi moves out of range.
Morueco swings for the body but Susi moves out of range.
Susi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Susi misses with a left hand
and Morueco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Susi blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Susi! But no joy.
Susi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morueco cracks Susi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morueco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Susi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morueco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Susi manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Susi. Morueco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morueco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Morueco does it's job there.
Nice body punch from Morueco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morueco throws a series of punches but Susi moves out of range.
Morueco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Susi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Susi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morueco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morueco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Susi's sensitive parts.
Susi throws out a powerful jab.
Morueco stuns Susi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Susi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Susi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Morueco blocks it well.
Morueco throws a body punch but Susi moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morueco. Susi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Susi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Susi connects with a looping right hand.
Morueco is rocked!
Morueco misses with a left hand
and Susi counters with a left to the body.
Oh Morueco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morueco bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Susi comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Morueco falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Morueco was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tero Susi! Tero Susi retains his light heavyweight title!
Tero Susi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.
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