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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Conlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spencer comes into the arena with Sirius blaring out of the sound system. Max Spencer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Conlon!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer throws a leg kick
and Conlon counters with a single leg into guard. Spencer didn't expect that.
Conlon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spencer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Conlon has Spencer in his guard.
Spencer looking to pass the guard.
Spencer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Conlon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Conlon is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Spencer rolls with it to try and escape but Conlon cranks on the arm and Spencer is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Conlon!
Tommy Conlon 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darrel Petersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Spazz - Crush Kill Destroy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Max Ward enters the cage!
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193 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darrel Petersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Ward!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petersen lands the left hand.
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
Ward dives in and scores a takedown into Petersen's guard.
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petersen has his hands on Ward's head, controlling the position.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Petersen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Ward makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Petersen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ward defends well.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ward with a flurry of punches that miss.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ward postures up in Petersen's guard and throws a big left but Petersen blocks it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petersen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ward. Ward circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Petersen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ward takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petersen scores with a decent looking hook.
Ward shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ward landing with the ground and pound.
Petersen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ward throwing strikes from guard but Petersen blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
Petersen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ward defends well.
Ward connects with a couple of short punches.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ward gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ward's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petersen won't allow Ward to get back to his feet.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petersen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ward is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ward has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darrel Petersen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Petersen with a hook.
Ward takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ward drops his hands momentarily and Petersen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ward takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ward looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Ward.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward thows a huge punch but Petersen dodges it nicely.
Petersen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petersen.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen throws a strike but Ward rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward preventing the sweep.
Ward postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen has Ward pulled in close to control his posture.
Ward lands a couple of elbows.
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petersen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ward defends it easily.
Ward throws a strike but Petersen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Petersen prevents Ward from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petersen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ward dives on top into guard.
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ward accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Petersen is trying to keep Ward in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
Petersen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ward distracts Petersen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Ward will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Petersen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ward feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Petersen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petersen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ward can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen has momentary wrist control but Ward slips an elbow through the middle.
Petersen working for a triangle but Ward defends it easily.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ward lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.
Ward landing with the ground and pound.
Ward preventing the sweep.
Ward with a nice head shot there.
Ward with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ward with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Ward postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward scoring with punches to the head and body.
Petersen has his foot on Ward's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ward works his way back into a safe position though.
Max Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petersen has his hands on Ward's head, controlling the position.
Petersen working for a triangle but Ward defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petersen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petersen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ward has passed into side control.
Ward lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward cracks Petersen with a big elbow.
Ward throws an elbow but Petersen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Petersen manages to get back to half guard.
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
Ward throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward winds up and cracks Petersen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Petersen trying to hold on to Ward's head to control him but Ward postures up.
Ward seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ward prevents Petersen from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ward scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ward lands strikes from half guard.
Petersen is rocked!
Ward lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Petersen! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ward jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Ward!
A victorious Max Ward thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Artur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sumbu Kalambayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Artur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sumbu Kalambayo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Artur scores with a shot to the body.
Artur misses with an uppercut.
Artur ducks right into an uppercut from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Artur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Artur checks a leg kick.
We've been informed that Kalambayo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kalambayo misses with a looping left.
Kalambayo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalambayo misses with a low kick.
Kalambayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artur moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artur staying out of range there.
Kalambayo throws a leg kick
and Artur counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kalambayo misses with a double jab
and Artur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Artur blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalambayo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Artur.
Kalambayo throws a leg kick but Artur moved away.
Kalambayo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Artur.
Artur walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalambayo misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Artur misses the target.
Artur swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kalambayo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Artur misses with a looping right.
Kalambayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artur moves away.
Artur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Artur scores with a jab.
Artur moves away from the strike by Kalambayo.
Kalambayo tests Artur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Artur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artur defending well as Kalambayo loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalambayo scores with a body shot.
Kalambayo connects with an inside leg kick.
Artur throws an overhand right that lands on Kalambayo's shoulder, as Kalambayo tries to avoid the shot.
Kalambayo looks to land a right hand but Artur moved out of range.
Kalambayo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kalambayo cracks the inside of Artur's front leg.
Artur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kalambayo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Artur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A low kick from Kalambayo misses
and Artur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Artur avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalambayo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artur.
Kalambayo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artur.
Kalambayo missing with a left hand there. Artur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Artur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Artur throws a shot from downtown. Kalambayo moves away and avoids it.
Kalambayo throws a leg kick
letting Artur counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Kalambayo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Artur misses with a hook
and Kalambayo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Artur moves away from the strike by Kalambayo.
Kalambayo moves out of range of the strikes.
Artur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalambayo misses with a hook. Artur ducked under it nicely.
Artur misses with a hook. Kalambayo ducked under it nicely.
Artur ducks under a wild hook from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo connects with a leg kick. Artur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sumbu Kalambayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artur throws a hook to the side of Kalambayo's head but Kalambayo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Kalambayo misses.
Artur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalambayo.
Artur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalambayo staying out of range there.
Kalambayo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Artur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kalambayo on the side of the head.
A big right from Kalambayo misses.
Kalambayo sizes up Artur with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalambayo connects with a crisp jab.
Artur throws a leg kick which misses Kalambayo's front leg but catches the back leg as Kalambayo tries to avoid it.
Artur swings for the body but Kalambayo moves out of range.
Artur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kalambayo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kalambayo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Artur lands a lovely overhand right.
Kalambayo looks to score with a jab to the body but Artur is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sumbu Kalambayo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kalambayo throws a leg kick
and Artur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Artur misses with a looping left.
Kalambayo swings widly with a right hand
and Artur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kalambayo defending well as Artur loads up on a big left hand.
Kalambayo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Artur manages to avoid it.
Artur ducks under a wild hook from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo needs to keep his hands up - Artur had a free shot at his head there.
Kalambayo slips a jab and a cross from Artur.
Artur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambayo misses with a straight right.
Sumbu Kalambayo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Artur fails to land with a series of punches.
Artur misses with an uppercut
and Kalambayo counters with a nice body shot.
Kalambayo defending well as Artur loads up on a big left hand.
Artur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalambayo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kalambayo throws a head kick that misses.
Kalambayo tried to score with a low kick but Artur checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalambayo.
Kalambayo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Artur counter with a right hand.
Kalambayo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Artur counters with an inside leg kick.
Kalambayo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Artur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Artur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Artur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kalambayo.
Kalambayo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Artur swings for the body but Kalambayo moves out of range.
Kalambayo throws a shot from downtown. Artur moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artur checks a leg kick.
Artur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Kalambayo misses its intended target.
Kalambayo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalambayo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalambayo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Artur. That did some damage!
Kalambayo throws an off balance right hand
and Artur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalambayo tries to work over Artur's front leg with a kick but Artur checks it.
Artur is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kalambayo is looking to chop away at Artur's legs.
It looked like Artur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kalambayo.
Artur avoids the head kick by Kalambayo.
Artur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalambayo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Artur throwing a counter right hand but Kalambayo manages to avoid it.
Kalambayo thumps Artur with a low kick.
Artur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalambayo.
An attempted straight right counter from Artur misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalambayo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalambayo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalambayo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Artur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalambayo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Artur.
Kalambayo misses with a jab to the body
and Artur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Artur looks to land a left hand but Kalambayo moved out of range nicely.
Kalambayo takes a swing at Artur's ribcage but misses.
Kalambayo jabs Artur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Artur needs to keep his hands up - Kalambayo had a free shot at his head there.
Kalambayo throws a hook but Artur avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalambayo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Artur checks a leg kick.
Artur moves away from the strike by Kalambayo.
It looked like Artur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Artur avoids the head kick by Kalambayo.
Kalambayo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Artur slips a jab from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Artur 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 Kalambayo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kalambayo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kalambayo looks to score with a jab to the body but Artur is just out of range.
Kalambayo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kalambayo scores with a hook to the body. Artur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalambayo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sumbu Kalambayo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Kalambayo scores with a push kick.
Artur moves away from the strike by Kalambayo.
Artur throws a lazy right hand but Kalambayo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Artur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalambayo.
Kalambayo misses with a low kick.
Artur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalambayo misses with an uppercut
and Artur counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalambayo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Artur wants to clinch but Kalambayo slips to the side
and Kalambayo counters with a right hand to the body.
Kalambayo throws a lazy uppercut
and Artur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artur throws a hook to the side of Kalambayo's head but Kalambayo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalambayo misses with a two punch combination.
Kalambayo misses with a right hand
and Artur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Artur misses with a straight right.
Kalambayo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalambayo swings widly with a right hand
and Artur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kalambayo thinking.
Kalambayo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Artur throws an overhand right that lands on Kalambayo's shoulder, as Kalambayo tries to avoid the shot.
Kalambayo connects with a crisp jab.
Artur throws a shot from downtown. Kalambayo moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Artur.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Artur connects with a looping right hand.
Kalambayo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Artur momentarily.
Kalambayo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Artur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Artur loads up on a big right hand but Kalambayo slips the punch.
Artur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kalambayo walks into a stiff left hand from Artur.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalambayo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Artur.
Artur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artur connects with a solid leg kick.
Artur misses with a head kick.
Kalambayo throws a right hand that misses
and Artur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kalambayo thinking.
Artur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalambayo throws a series of punches but Artur moves out of range.
Artur misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kalambayo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalambayo thows a leg kick but Artur checks it
and Artur counters with a straight right hand.
Kalambayo connects with a crisp jab.
Artur connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kalambayo takes a swing at Artur's ribcage but misses.
Artur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalambayo has a couple of punches blocked by Artur.
Artur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Artur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalambayo throws a lazy body kick
and Kalambayo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Artur scores with a hook to the body. Kalambayo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Artur looks to throw the jab but Kalambayo is out of range.
Artur fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kalambayo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kalambayo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalambayo throws a lazy uppercut
and Artur counters with a straight right hand.
Kalambayo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kalambayo misses with a left hand
and Artur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalambayo is rocked!
Artur steps into range and cracks Kalambayo with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Kalambayo flops backwards and Artur dives into his guard looking to finish!
Kalambayo is still in real trouble! Can Artur finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artur gets to his feet - Kalambayo follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artur cracks Kalambayo with a left hook right on the temple and Kalambayo goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Artur lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Kalambayo is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sven Artur!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sven Artur waved his t-shirt featuring Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kane Ardal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willie Salazar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kane Ardal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willie Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ardal - that will leave a mark!
Salazar misses with a series of wild punches.
Ardal lands a jab to the head.
Ardal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ardal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ardal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salazar circles away quickly and effectively.
Salazar clinches.
Salazar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ardals head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ardal.
Ardal lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ardal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ardal lands with a right to the head.
Salazar is rocked!
Ardal misses with a punch on the inside.
Salazar is still on wobbly legs! Can Ardal finish him?
Salazar tries to throw a body punch but Ardal avoids it by throwing Salazar back against the cage.
Ardal drops Salazar onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Salazar is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ardal prevents a body shot from Salazar.
Ardal creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Salazar's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Salazar drops to his knees and Ardal pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Ardal!
Kane Ardal 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ahzek Ahiriman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicodemus Adamantium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahiriman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Exiled. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahzek Ahiriman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicodemus Adamantium!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahiriman avoids the head kick by Adamantium.
Adamantium closes the distance and pushes Ahiriman back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahiriman.
Adamantium connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ahiriman's face.
It looks like Ahzek Ahiriman has been cut.
Ahiriman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Adamantium - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahiriman.
Adamantium looking to throw knees to the head but Ahiriman is blocking nicely.
Adamantium misses with a knee to the head.
Adamantium has a couple of punches blocked by Ahiriman.
Adamantium lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ahiriman is trying to break the clinch but Adamantium has him pressed against the cage.
Ahiriman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ahiriman is trying to break the clinch but Adamantium is controlling him.
Adamantium landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahiriman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adamantium looking to throw knees to the head but Ahiriman is blocking nicely.
Ahiriman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahiriman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamantiums head.
Ahiriman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adamantium throws a head punch that misses.
Adamantium lands a nice uppercut.
Adamantium tries a knee to the head but Ahiriman blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamantium landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Adamantium scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahiriman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adamantium misses with a knee to the head.
Ahiriman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahiriman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adamantium is rocked!
Ahiriman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adamantium is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahiriman finish him?
Ahiriman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adamantium has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ahiriman.
Adamantium has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ahiriman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ahiriman lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ahzek Ahiriman!
Our winner, Ahzek Ahiriman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Estafan Atunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pittsburgh Steelers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atunes comes to the cage accompanied by Fireball. Pittsburgh Steelers has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Estafan Atunes's chin.
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Estafan Atunes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pittsburgh Steelers!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steelers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steelers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Atunes 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.
Atunes tries to clinch but Steelers moves away
and Steelers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Estafan Atunes has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atunes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steelers throws a sloppy head kick
letting Atunes counter with a right hand.
Atunes moves into the clinch.
Steelers misses with an elbow strike.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steelers blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steelers told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Steelers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
Steelers has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steelers blocks an uppercut.
Steelers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Atunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atunes moves in looking to clinch but Steelers pushes him off.
Steelers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Atunes drives through and clinches with Steelers against the cage.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atunes lands a hook that snaps the head of Steelers backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steelers.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes blocking some punches.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Steelers.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes.
Atunes misses with some punches.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atunes.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Steelers.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Steelers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes.
A short left from Atunes.
Steelers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steelerss head.
Atunes tries to circle away but Steelers has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Steelers.
Atunes is trying to force a seperation but Steelers has the dominant position.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atunes.
Atunes misses with the head strike.
Atunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steelers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steelers.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Steelers.
Steelers throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
Steelers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Steelers.
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
Steelers has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes.
A frustrated look appears on Atunes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steelers blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steelers.
Atunes blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steelers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steelers blocks an uppercut.
Atunes misses with some punches.
Steelers throws an elbow that misses.
Steelers lands with a left to the head.
Atunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Atunes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steelers working aggressively here.
Steelers lands a shoulder strike.
Steelers lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Estafan Atunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Estafan Atunes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Atunes throws a sloppy head kick and Steelers moves out of range easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Atunes has Steelers up against the cage in a clinch.
Steelers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steelers swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steelers can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steelers.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steelers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atunes avoids the elbow strike from Steelers, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steelers.
Steelers lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Atunes.
Steelers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steelers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steelers working aggressively here.
Estafan Atunes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
Steelers misses with an elbow strike.
Atunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Steelers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steelers.
Atunes misses with some punches.
Atunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steelers.
Steelers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steelers lands with a light punch inside.
Atunes takes an elbow to the temple.
Estafan Atunes's cut is getting worse.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Steelers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steelers pushes off an throws an elbow but Atunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steelers lands a hook that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Steelers swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steelers working aggressively here.
Steelers throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Steelers.
Steelers lands an elbow that stopped Atunes in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Atunes.
Atunes wants to get back to striking at distance but Steelers won't allow it.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Steelers.
A short uppercut from Atunes.
Atunes lands with a left to the head.
Steelers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Estafan Atunes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Steelers misses with the head strike.
Steelers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steelers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes.
Steelers lands a right hand.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Steelers.
Atunes working aggressively here.
Steelers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atunes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes.
Steelers misses with a punch on the inside.
Steelers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jeez, Estafan Atunes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Steelers pushes off an throws an elbow but Atunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steelers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Steelers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steelers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
Steelers has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes.
Atunes dodges an elbow strike from Steelers.
Steelers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steelers throws a poor cross that misses
and Atunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of 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!
Atunes jabs Steelers right on the nose. Steelers blinks but takes it well.
Atunes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steelers finds it's way round the side to connect with Atunes's head.
Atunes slips a jab and a cross from Steelers.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
A head kick misses from Atunes.
Atunes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steelers counters with a straight right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Estafan Atunes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pittsburgh Steelers!
Pittsburgh Steelers is the new super heavyweight champion!
Pittsburgh Steelers made sure to mention his sponsor, Fatty's in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Joukahainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorma Joukahainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorma Joukahainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen misses with an uppercut
and Dempsey counters with a nice uppercut.
Dempsey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joukahainen takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Jorma Joukahainen has been cut.
Joukahainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dempsey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joukahainen's head.
Joukahainen takes a swing at Dempsey's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Dempsey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jack Dempsey has been cut.
Joukahainen misses with a wild body shot.
Joukahainen dives in and scores a takedown into Dempsey's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joukahainen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dempsey looking for a guillotine here but Joukahainen defends easily.
Joukahainen is working Dempsey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joukahainen working some strikes from top position.
Joukahainen passes into half guard.
Joukahainen slows the pace down in half guard.
Joukahainen working over Dempsey with some ground and pound. Dempsey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Joukahainen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Joukahainen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Joukahainen is nestled in close to Dempsey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joukahainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joukahainen lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joukahainen lands strikes from half guard.
Dempsey taking some punishment here, with Joukahainen in his half guard.
Joukahainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Joukahainen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Joukahainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Joukahainen 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.
Joukahainen works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joukahainen landing strikes from the mount and Dempsey is in trouble!
Dempsey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joukahainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Joukahainen controlling his opponent.
Joukahainen unloading with bombs!
Joukahainen controlling the pace for now.
Joukahainen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dempsey hang on?
Joukahainen content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joukahainen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dempsey looks a forlorn figure.
Dempsey is rocked!
Joukahainen softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Dempsey is out cold! Joukahainen jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorma Joukahainen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trenton Funkhouser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trenton Funkhouser has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desmond Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trenton Funkhouser!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley loads up on a big right hand but Funkhouser slips the punch.
Funkhouser looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bradley is fending him off so far but Funkhouser persists. Nope, Bradley circles away and we're back to standing.
Funkhouser walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Funkhouser blocks a jab.
Funkhouser is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bradley with a body shot.
Funkhouser throws a one two combo.
Bradley misses with a looping right.
Funkhouser is looking for the big counter here.
Funkhouser looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Bradley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bradley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Funkhouser throws a right hand that Bradley ducks under and follows up with a left that Bradley also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Funkhouser scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funkhouser lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bradley at a distance.
Funkhouser misses with a takedown attempt
and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Bradley.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bradley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkhouser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funkhouser shoots in but no luck this time.
Bradley throws a quick counter kick to the body but Funkhouser avoids it.
Desmond Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trenton Funkhouser.
Funkhouser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bradley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Funkhouser avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bradley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wreckshop in the buildup to the fight.
Funkhouser throws a combination. Bradley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bradley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bradley lands with a cross.
Funkhouser loads up on a big right hand but Bradley slips the punch.
Bradley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser with a nice head shot there.
Bradley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bradley is pulling down on Funkhouser's head to control his posture.
Funkhouser throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bradley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bradley controlling Funkhouser's posture.
Funkhouser throwing strikes but missing.
Funkhouser throwing strikes from guard but Bradley blocks nicely.
Bradley has his hands on Funkhouser's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkhouser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser throws a big elbow that misses.
Funkhouser missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funkhouser tries to free his leg and advance position but Bradley is retaining full guard.
Funkhouser throwing strikes but missing.
Funkhouser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Funkhouser working some strikes from top position.
Funkhouser throws a strike but Bradley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bradley has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Funkhouser to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bradley is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Funkhouser pulls down on the head and he's put Bradley to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trenton Funkhouser!
Trenton Funkhouser tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Desmond Bradley stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the lab. I'll be back. Don't worry.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slavko Pakula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slavko Pakula is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slavko Pakula!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes missing with a left hand there. Pakula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pakula moves out of range of the strikes.
Holmes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pakula swivels and escapes.
Pakula takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
Holmes misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Pakula misses its target.
Holmes shoots in looking for a takedown but Pakula manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holmes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice cross by Holmes.
It looks like Slavko Pakula has been cut.
Holmes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pakula.
Holmes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holmes misses the body punch
and Pakula moves into the clinch.
Holmes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pakula is stalling here.
Pakula lands an elbow inside that Holmes shrugs off.
Pakula lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holmes.
Pakula can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes controls the action.
Holmes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Holmes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holmes avoids a wild elbow strike from Pakula.
Holmes takes an elbow to the temple.
Holmes pulls Pakula into guard.
Holmes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holmes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pakula postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Holmes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Holmes wants to work for an arm triangle but Pakula is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holmes is looking for a kimura but Pakula is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holmes to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Holmes is looking for a kimura here.
Holmes is trying to work for a kimura but Pakula is defending well.
Holmes seems to be working for a kimura but Pakula defends the submission attempt.
Holmes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pakula knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holmes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakula is squirming around, avoiding Holmes's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pakula to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pakula shrugs it off.
Holmes is working for a guillotine from mount but Pakula frees his head quite easily.
Holmes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pakula has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Holmes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pakula has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pakula!
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pakula defends well.
Pakula working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holmes's head.
Pakula trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pakula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pakula lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Holmes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pakula doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pakula manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pakula trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Holmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slavko Pakula's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Holmes shoots in and drives through. Pakula sprawls well.
Jab from Holmes.
Pakula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes manages to avoid it.
Holmes throws a lazy uppercut
and Pakula counters with an inside leg kick.
Holmes thuds his right hand into Pakula's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pakula ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Pakula misses.
Pakula looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice straight punches there by Holmes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holmes.
Slavko Pakula's cut is getting worse.
Holmes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pakula moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pakula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holmes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Holmes misses its intended target.
Pakula tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Holmes manages to circle out of the way.
Holmes throws a right hand that Pakula ducks under and follows up with a left that Pakula also avoids with ease.
Holmes bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Pakula! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Pakula is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes advances position into side control!
Oh Pakula is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holmes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pakula seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakula is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Holmes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Holmes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pakula has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pakula tries to bench press Holmes off him but Holmes keeps the position.
Pakula is working hard here to advance position.
Hank Holmes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holmes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pakula tries to bench press Holmes off him but Holmes keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holmes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pakula has one of Holmes's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Holmes advances to full mount.
Holmes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pakula is looking to get to half guard.
Holmes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pakula manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is trying to get an arm triangle but Pakula is defending well.
Holmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holmes wants to control but Pakula is keeping him busy.
Holmes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pakula, who protects the arm well.
Pakula struggling a bit here.
Holmes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pakula knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holmes wants to control but Pakula is keeping him busy.
Holmes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Holmes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holmes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pakula is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pakula struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Holmes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Slavko Pakula's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pakula cracks Holmes with an open hand slap.
Holmes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pakula.
Pakula tries to clinch up.
Holmes throws a hook to the side of Pakula's head but Pakula sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holmes cracks Pakula with a good jab.
Holmes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holmes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pakula is looking for a counter combo.
Holmes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Holmes misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes swinging wildly here.
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holmes gets tackled into the cage by Pakula. Pakula maintains the clinch.
Holmes trying to control the position but instead, Pakula has worked for underhooks and has pushed Holmes into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakula lands a shoulder strike.
Pakula lands an elbow inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pakula.
Holmes prevents a body shot from Pakula.
Holmes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holmes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holmes jumps guard but Pakula stands there with Holmes around his waist. Holmes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pakula lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pakula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pakula lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pakula gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
Pakula lands with a light punch inside.
Holmes is working for takedown but Pakula is calmly controlling the position for now.
Holmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakula scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes jumps guard but Pakula turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Slavko Pakula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Holmes.
Pakula taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pakula comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pakula misses with an elbow over the top.
Holmes working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Pakula on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Pakula as the two fighters clinch.
Pakula lands a damaging elbow.
Pakula creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holmes's defenses.
Slavko Pakula has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pakula lands an elbow inside.
Pakula cracks Holmes with a nice body shot.
Pakula throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holmes takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes takes an elbow to the forehead.
A left hand lands to the body for Pakula.
Pakula tries to throw a body punch but Holmes avoids it by throwing Pakula back against the cage.
Pakula lands an elbow just above Holmes 's eye.
Pakula tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes's elbow.
Pakula can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Pakula as the two fighters clinch.
Pakula lands a nice elbow.
Pakula lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pakula lands an elbow inside.
Pakula presses Holmes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holmes takes an elbow to the forehead.
A left hand lands to the body for Pakula.
A nice left hand lands by Pakula.
Holmes is rocked!
Pakula lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holmes is still on wobbly legs! Can Pakula finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakula pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Holmes! Pakula unloads with more strikes and Holmes sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slavko Pakula!
Slavko Pakula retains his heavyweight title!
After the big win, Slavko Pakula made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ON TAP 160Q Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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