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MMAHelsinki - 132 PBP Commentary |
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 Thom Epicosuarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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191 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darrel Petersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thom Epicosuarez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petersen misses the shot to the body.
Epicosuarez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epicosuarez.
Epicosuarez throws a head kick that misses.
Epicosuarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen blocks a head kick by Epicosuarez.
A big right from Petersen misses.
Petersen thuds his right hand into Epicosuarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Epicosuarez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Petersen was covering up waiting for the punch and Epicosuarez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Epicosuarez controlling him for the moment.
Epicosuarez postures up.
Epicosuarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Petersen managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicosuarez won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen has his foot on Epicosuarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Epicosuarez works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epicosuarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Epicosuarez postures up in Petersen's guard and throws a big left but Petersen blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Epicosuarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen is trying to keep Epicosuarez in close.
Petersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Epicosuarez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Epicosuarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Darrel Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epicosuarez moves away.
Petersen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Epicosuarez under the eye.
Petersen throws a jab when Epicosuarez was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersen. Epicosuarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen throws a jab when Epicosuarez was well out of range.
Epicosuarez misses with a low kick.
Epicosuarez has closed the distance and engaged Petersen in a clinch.
Epicosuarez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Epicosuarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Epicosuarez is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Epicosuarez from controlling successfully.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petersen holds on and takes a little breather.
Epicosuarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Epicosuarez is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Petersen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Epicosuarez is now in half guard.
Epicosuarez throwing shots but Petersen is blocking nicely.
Epicosuarez is keen to just control but Petersen is a slippery customer.
Petersen is in trouble now - Epicosuarez has advanced to mount!
Petersen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Shark Tank MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Petersen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petersen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petersen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thom Epicosuarez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed right hand from Petersen misses the target.
Petersen slips under a jab.
A big right from Petersen misses.
Epicosuarez throws a half hearted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Petersen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicosuarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersen throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Petersen misses.
Petersen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromEpicosuarez.
Petersen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Epicosuarez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petersen lands a right hook to the body.
Petersen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Epicosuarez digs a good body shot into Petersen's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen lands with a straight right. Epicosuarez didn't see that one coming.
Epicosuarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epicosuarez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Epicosuarez staying out of range there.
Petersen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petersen misses with an uppercut.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epicosuarez.
Epicosuarez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petersen.
A thudding body kick lands there by Epicosuarez!
Epicosuarez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petersen doesn't seem bothered though.
Epicosuarez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Epicosuarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Epicosuarez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicosuarez manages to avoid it.
Epicosuarez wants to clinch
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.
Darrel Petersen is winning the standup battle so far.
Epicosuarez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Epicosuarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petersen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petersen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicosuarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicosuarez avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Petersen backing away here, and Epicosuarez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petersen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Epicosuarez defending well as Petersen loads up on a big left hand.
Epicosuarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Petersen avoids the body shot from Epicosuarez.
Petersen misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Petersen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petersen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Epicosuarez under the eye.
Epicosuarez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Petersen to the mat! Petersen manages to get full guard.
Thom Epicosuarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Epicosuarez throws a big elbow that misses.
Petersen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Epicosuarez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Epicosuarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Epicosuarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Epicosuarez's guard.
Petersen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Epicosuarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Epicosuarez keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Epicosuarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petersen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Epicosuarez is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrel Petersen dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Epicosuarez moves away from the strike by Petersen.
Epicosuarez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petersen rather than just go for the knockout.
Petersen avoids the body shot from Epicosuarez.
Petersen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epicosuarez.
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Epicosuarez lands a jab to the nose.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Petersen misses.
Petersen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epicosuarez.
A head kick misses from Epicosuarez.
It looked like Petersen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Epicosuarez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicosuarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicosuarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Epicosuarez prevents a body shot from Petersen.
Epicosuarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Petersen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petersen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petersen, as that shot connected.
Epicosuarez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Petersen backs up against the cage.
Epicosuarez shoots in and gets a takedown into Petersen's guard.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Epicosuarez controlling him for the moment.
Petersen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Epicosuarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Epicosuarez postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicosuarez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petersen is adopting a defensive guard.
Petersen controls Epicosuarez momentarily but Epicosuarez frees himself.
Petersen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Epicosuarez tries to move into range but Petersen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen misses with a lunging right hand
and Epicosuarez counters with a nice body kick.
Epicosuarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Petersen.
A little feinted left hand from Petersen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petersen misses with a hook. Epicosuarez ducked under it nicely.
Petersen misses with a hook.
Petersen loads up on a big right hand but Epicosuarez slips the punch.
Petersen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petersen 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.
Epicosuarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petersen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epicosuarez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Epicosuarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Petersen misses the jab.
Petersen throws a shot from downtown. Epicosuarez moves away and avoids it.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicosuarez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Epicosuarez does it's job there.
Epicosuarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petersen.
Epicosuarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petersen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Epicosuarez misses with a lunging right hand
and Petersen counters with a single leg into guard. Epicosuarez didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicosuarez controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen advances position into side control!
Petersen working away.
Epicosuarez tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Epicosuarez!
Petersen content just to control the position here.
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 Darrel Petersen.
I think Petersen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrel Petersen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Griffin McElroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Griffin McElroy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McElroy is looking to clinch but Jr is avoiding it.
Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McElroy tries to avoid it but Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McElroy to the ground. McElroy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andy Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McElroy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McElroy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jr looks for a takedown but McElroy sprawls well.
McElroy throws out a counter right but Jr avoids it with no problem.
Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
McElroy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McElroy defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McElroy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McElroy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McElroy defending well though.
Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Jr.
Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McElroy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jr drops an elbow to the side of McElroy's head.
Jr drops an elbow to the side of McElroy's head.
Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jr working over McElroy with some ground and pound. McElroy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jr wants to take a breather but McElroy is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jr connects with a nice short shot to McElroy's temple.
McElroy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jr slips a nice elbow through McElroy's hands, connecting with McElroy's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jr slips a nice elbow through McElroy's hands, connecting with McElroy's forehead.
Jr working over McElroy with some ground and pound. McElroy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Jr.
Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McElroy is rocked!
Ground and pound from Jr.
McElroy is still in real trouble! Can Jr finish him?
McElroy is trying to stand up here but Jr is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Jr.
Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jr working McElroy over with strikes.
Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McElroy is trying to stand up here but Jr is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jr winds up and cracks McElroy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McElroy is staying active underneath Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Jr lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked McElroy! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jr jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lotza Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estafan Atunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fury might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Roll On Up. Atunes has chosen Fireball as his entrance music. Estafan Atunes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lotza Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Estafan Atunes!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atunes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fury throws out the jab.
We've been told by Fury's head coaches at LOD: Club Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fury connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Estafan Atunes has been cut.
Atunes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Fury was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Fury throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fury takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Atunes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fury throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atunes tries to close the distance and clinch but Fury swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Atunes forces Fury back against the cage and clinches.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Fury.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes.
A shot in the inside from Fury.
Fury lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Atunes working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fury.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atunes lands a big head kick that sends Fury tumbling to the mat! Atunes takes a step backwards and waves Fury back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Lotza Fury has been cut.
Fury gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Atunes points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Fury wakes up just in time to hear Atunes thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Estafan Atunes!
A victorious Estafan Atunes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Lotza Fury spoke after the fight, saying 'Thats Bullshiiiit... I waz robbed'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Shelby (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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134 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Hollywood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Shelby!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shelby's corner calls for a 1-2. Shelby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shelby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shelby there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shelby punishes Hollywood's body with a nice straight punch.
Hollywood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Hollywood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shelby's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shelby duly obliges.
Shelby scores with a punch to the head.
Shelby moves out of range of the strikes.
Shelby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollywood throws a series of punches but Shelby moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Shelby on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hollywood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shelby moves away.
Shelby let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Shelby misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Hollywood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shelby misses with a straight left.
Shelby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hollywood.
Hollywood works over Shelby's head and body with a nice combination.
Hollywood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hollywood.
Shelby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hollywood throws a big shot that misses.
Shelby with a jab.
Hollywood swings for the body but Shelby moves out of range.
Hollywood ducks under a wild hook from Shelby.
Shelby misses the shot to the body.
Hollywood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shelby jabs at Hollywood's body.
Hollywood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shelby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hollywood looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shelby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hollywood circles away quickly and effectively.
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollywood manages to avoid it.
Hollywood throws a jab but it's blocked by Shelby.
A slow jab from Hollywood misses its intended target.
Hollywood is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Shelby's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hollywood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Shelby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shelby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hollywood momentarily.
Shelby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shelby lands with a hook. Hollywood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hollywood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shelby.
Hollywood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hollywood misses with a hook.
Shelby scores with a punch to the head.
Shelby lands an overhand right.
Hollywood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shelby moves away.
Hollywood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shelby.
A punch combination from Shelby misses.
Shelby throws out a loose jab but Hollywood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shelby cracks Hollywood with an open hand slap.
Shelby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hollywood.
Shelby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hollywood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shelby scrambles back to his feet.
Shelby slips a jab from Hollywood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hollywood misses with a double jab.
Shelby slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shelby.
Shelby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hollywood.
Hollywood lands a head shot.
Shelby moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. Shelby catches Hollywood right on the button with a cross.
Hollywood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shelby.
Shelby has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shelby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shelby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hollywood misses with the combination.
Shelby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shelby connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollywood lands with a cross.
Shelby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hollywood on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shelby manages to avoid it.
Shelby scores with a shot to the body.
Shelby misses with a double jab.
Hollywood misses with a hook
and Shelby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hollywood thinking.
Hollywood misses with an uppercut.
Shelby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good shot there by Hollywood.
Shelby cracks Hollywood with a good jab.
Sloppy strikes from Hollywood. Those never looked like landing.
Shelby throws a hook but Hollywood blocks it.
Shelby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hollywood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shelby.
Hollywood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hollywood looks to throw the jab but Shelby is out of range.
Shelby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hollywood.
Shelby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Shelby will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shelby scores with a jab to the body.
Hollywood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hollywood appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollywood is just out of range.
Hollywood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hollywood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shelby was well out of range. Poor timing from Hollywood.
Shelby stalks Hollywood and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hollywood's face. Hollywood staggers backwards, shaken.
Shelby avoids the body shot from Hollywood.
Shelby is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hollywood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shelby misses with a looping right.
Hollywood misses with a straight right.
Shelby tests Hollywood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hollywood lands a nice shot to the body.
Hollywood misses with a hook. Shelby ducked under it nicely.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollywood is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Shelby. Those never looked like landing.
Tommy Shelby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Shelby lands a jab.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollywood is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hollywood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Hollywood misses.
Hollywood swings for the body but Shelby moves out of range.
Shelby looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hollywood misses with a straight right.
Shelby connects with a right hand. Hollywood shakes it off.
Nice uppercut there from Shelby.
Hollywood walks into a left hand.
Hollywood misses with a right hand
enabling Shelby to counter with a crisp jab.
Shelby takes a swing at Hollywood's ribcage but misses.
Shelby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hollywood.
Shelby slips under a jab.
Shelby with a jab.
Shelby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hollywood misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hollywood throws a shot from downtown. Shelby moves away and avoids it.
Shelby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shelby defending well as Hollywood loads up on a big left hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hollywood might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shelby moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shelby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shelby looks to throw the jab but Hollywood is out of range.
A jab lands there for Hollywood.
Shelby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hollywood.
Shelby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hollywood has time to react.
Hollywood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shelby catches Hollywood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hollywood misses with an uppercut.
Shelby misses with a straight left.
Hollywood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hollywood misses with a two punch combination.
Shelby lands a nice hook to Hollywood's body. Hollywood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hollywood connects with a looping right hand.
Shelby swings for the body but Hollywood moves out of range.
Shelby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hollywood.
Shelby connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood looks to land a left hand but Shelby moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Hollywood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shelby looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shelby scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shelby, as that shot connected.
Hollywood looks to land a left hand but Shelby moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Shelby misses.
Shelby stuns Hollywood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shelby takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hollywood moves out of range as Shelby strikes.
Hollywood throws a lazy uppercut
and Shelby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hollywood misses the jab.
Hollywood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shelbys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollywood manages to avoid it.
Donk. Shelby catches Hollywood right on the button with a cross.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollywood.
Hollywood slips a jab from Shelby.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shelby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollywood manages to avoid it.
Hollywood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hollywood is rocked!
Hollywood looks up at the clock. Bad move! Shelby lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hollywood. Shelby pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Shelby!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lachlan Cassidy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khal Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark has chosen Gardenia by Kyuss as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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151 lbs
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158 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lachlan Cassidy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Khal Stark!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark throws a right hand that misses
and Cassidy counters with a nice uppercut.
Stark thows a leg kick but Cassidy checks it
and Cassidy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cassidy slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassidy.
A little feinted left hand from Cassidy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stark looks for the body kick but Cassidy saw that one coming.
Stark misses with a left hand
and Cassidy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stark jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stark looks to land a combination but Cassidy avoids it well.
Cassidy drops his hands momentarily and Stark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark throws a leg kick
letting Cassidy counter with a right hand.
Stark lands a head kick!
Cassidy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cassidy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cassidy just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cassidy, pushing him back against the cage.
Stark lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Cassidy.
Cassidy lands with a short shot to the head.
Cassidy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Cassidy on the inside.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stark.
Cassidy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cassidy misses with the head strike.
Stark is trying to drag Cassidy to the mat but Cassidy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cassidy has Stark pressed against the cage, preventing Stark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy lands a shot to the body.
Stark misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Cassidy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stark throws an elbow that misses.
Cassidy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cassidy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Stark swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Stark misses.
Stark wants to clinch.
Cassidy just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Cassidy is looking to counter punch.
Stark fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy stuns Stark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stark tries to clinch there but Cassidy circles away.
Stark misses with a double jab.
Stark misses with a lunging right hand
and Cassidy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stark wants to clinch but Cassidy slips to the side
and Cassidy counters with a two punch combo.
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
Cassidy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stark.
Stark throws a hook but Cassidy blocks it.
Cassidy has Stark up against the cage in a clinch.
Stark blocking some punches.
Stark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cassidy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stark.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stark.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
Stark taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cassidy misses with the head strike.
Cassidy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stark tries to clinch but Cassidy is having none of it.
It looked like Cassidy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stark.
Stark misses with a right hand
and Cassidy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stark staying out of range there.
Cassidy sets himself, and Stark steps forward looking for the clinch! Cassidy avoids it this time.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Stark jabs Cassidy right on the nose. Cassidy blinks but takes it well.
Stark pushes Cassidy up against the cage in a clinch.
Stark jumps guard and drags Cassidy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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 Lachlan Cassidy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stark misses with a hook to the body
and Cassidy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stark misses with a takedown
and Cassidy counters with a left to the body.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Cassidy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Khal Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassidy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark sizes up Cassidy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stark closes the distance but Cassidy moves to the side
and Cassidy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cassidy counters with a crisp right that sends Stark to the canvas! Cassidy follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lachlan Cassidy!
A very excited looking Lachlan Cassidy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Khal Stark was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to everyone!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward has chosen Spazz - Crush Kill Destroy as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Max Ward enters the cage!
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikhail Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Ward!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward gets caught napping as Kalashnikov dives in and scores a takedown. Ward manages to retain guard.
Kalashnikov trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Kalashnikov throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalashnikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kalashnikov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kalashnikov wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Kalashnikov prevents Ward from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalashnikov throws a strike but Ward rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kalashnikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.
Ward must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ward distracts Kalashnikov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position here.
Ward lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalashnikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kalashnikov controls Ward momentarily but Ward frees himself.
Ward drops back looking for a leg! Kalashnikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kalashnikov manages to kick Ward off! Ward jumps back into Kalashnikov's guard.
Ward avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalashnikov has momentary wrist control but Ward slips an elbow through the middle.
Kalashnikov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ward with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ward got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalashnikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ward has managed to get both his arms back between Kalashnikov's legs - danger averted.
Kalashnikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ward defends it easily.
Ward postures up in Kalashnikov's guard and throws a big left but Kalashnikov blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward scoring with some ground and pound.
Ward postures up and lands a big shot to Kalashnikov's brow.
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kalashnikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Kalashnikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kalashnikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ward.
Kalashnikov 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.
Ward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ward avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ward with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ward cracks Kalashnikov with a solid left hand.
Ward works over Kalashnikov with some ground and pound from guard.
Ward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kalashnikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.
Kalashnikov is rocked!
Kalashnikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oh Kalashnikov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ward distracts Kalashnikov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ward stands up over Kalashnikov, holding on to his feet. Ward throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Kalashnikov is out cold! Ward lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max Ward!
An out of breath Max Ward thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pittsburgh Steelers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Von Peon (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 super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pittsburgh Steelers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Von Peon!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steelers lands a leg kick that knocks Peon off balance momentarily.
Peon misses with a right hand
and Steelers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Steelers misses with a straight left.
Peon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steelers slips under a jab from Peon.
A little feinted left hand from Steelers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Peon moves forwards but Steelers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Peon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steelers moves away.
Steelers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Steelers as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Von Peon has been cut.
Steelers defending well as Peon loads up on a big left hand.
Peon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Steelers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peon.
Peon is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Steelers Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Peon is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pittsburgh Steelers!
Pittsburgh Steelers retains his super heavyweight title!
Pittsburgh Steelers took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fatty's for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Corll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corll comes to the cage accompanied by Candyman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dean Corll!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corll.
Corll throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hunt is keen to just control but Corll is a slippery customer.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Corll defends it.
Hunt passes to side control.
Corll struggling a bit here.
Hunt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll trying to control but Hunt flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Corll is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Corll tries to break free.
Corll trying to control the hands but Hunt breaks the grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Corll defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hunt's arms.
Hunt has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Corll is defending well but eventually Hunt manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Corll has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble Paul Hunt misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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