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MMAHelsinki - 143 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Griffin McElroy (ranked 9893 p4p, 632 weight class) and Tommy Shelby (ranked 2373 p4p, 246 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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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Griffin McElroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Shelby!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelby lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McElroy clinches up with Shelby and pushes him back against the cage.
Shelby lands with a left to the head.
Shelby tries to break the clinch but McElroy is controlling the position.
Shelby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McElroy gets a clinch.
Shelby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McElroy misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McElroy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shelby lands a shoulder strike.
Shelby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shelby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shelby listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McElroy.
McElroy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shelby lands a glancing blow to the side of McElroy's head.
Shelby dips to his left and cracks McElroy with an uppercut!
Shelby lands a nice shot to the body.
Shelby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McElroy closes the distance but Shelby moves to the side
and Shelby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby connects with a nice looking jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shelby.
McElroy tries to clinch up.
Shelby misses the shot to the body.
McElroy tries to close the distance and clinch but Shelby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shelby throws a hook but McElroy blocks it.
Jab from Shelby.
McElroy tries to clinch but Shelby moves out of range.
McElroy 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.
Shelby lands with a hook. McElroy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McElroy moves in looking to clinch but Shelby pushes him off.
Shelby has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McElroy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McElroy is looking to clinch but Shelby is avoiding it.
Shelby misses with a body shot.
Jab from Shelby.
Shelby circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McElroy.
McElroy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McElroy tries to clinch up
and McElroy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shelby is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McElroy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shelby throws the left hand but McElroy avoids the punch easily.
Shelby tests McElroy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McElroy tries to move into range but Shelby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McElroy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McElroy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McElroy forces Shelby back against the cage and clinches.
Shelby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McElroy.
Shelby scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shelby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McElroy is rocked!
McElroy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oh McElroy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McElroy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shelby breaks the clinch.
Shelby lands a jab to McElroy's midsection.
Shelby circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shelby counters with a stiff right hand.
Shelby scores with a body shot.
McElroy seems to have got his legs back now.
McElroy moves in looking to clinch but Shelby pushes him off.
Shelby swats away the attempt to clinch by McElroy.
Shelby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the liver by Shelby. Beautiful body shot.
McElroy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Shelby. Beautiful body shot.
McElroy is looking to clinch.
Shelby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McElroy.
Shelby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McElroy doesn't seem bothered though.
Shelby stuns McElroy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shelby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tommy Shelby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shelby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shelby cracks McElroy with a right hand to the side of the head.
McElroy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shelby throws a body punch but McElroy moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Shelby. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McElroy wants to clinch up but Shelby keeps it at a distance.
McElroy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McElroy tries to clinch up but Shelby circles away and keeps his distance.
Shelby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Shelby dominated that round.
That's time! McElroy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shelby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McElroy.
Tommy Shelby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McElroy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shelby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McElroy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shelby counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shelby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McElroy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McElroy doesn't manage to clinch there - Shelby circles away.
McElroy fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McElroy darts in trying to clinch
and Shelby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McElroy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shelby pushes McElroy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McElroy misses with a punch to the body.
McElroy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shelby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shelby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McElroy walks into a left hand.
Shelby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McElroy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Shelby to counter with a crisp jab.
Shelby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shelby lands a right hook to the body.
McElroy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shelby connects with a jab.
McElroy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Shelby.
McElroy tries to clinch up but Shelby circles away and keeps his distance.
Shelby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McElroy drives through and clinches with Shelby against the cage.
McElroy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McElroy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Shelby on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McElroy.
Good body shot from Shelby.
McElroy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Shelby.
Shelby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shelby catches McElroy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shelby lands a glancing blow to the side of McElroy's head.
Shelby throws an overhand right that drops McElroy like a sack of potatoes! Shelby dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Shelby!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicki Adams (ranked 3238 p4p, 384 weight class) and Big Dog (ranked 1784 p4p, 215 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Illusions. Nicki Adams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Big Dog's chin.
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252 lbs
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270 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicki Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Dog!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog lands with a nice body punch.
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Dog takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Adams throwing a counter right hand but Dog manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Adams blocks the low kick.
Adams misses with a kick to the body.
Dog connects with a jab.
Dog clinches with his opponent.
Dog takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dog.
Dog lands with a short shot to the head.
Dog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adams or not.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Dog avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dog.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog throws a head punch that misses.
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dog throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Dog throws a front kick aimed at Adams's knee but Adams avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dog has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Adams is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice body kick from Adams.
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog scores with a one two! Adams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dog throws a shot from downtown. Adams moves away and avoids it.
Dog connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Big Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams pushes Dog up against the cage in a clinch.
Dog lands a right hand.
Adams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dog.
Adams prevents a body shot from Dog.
Dog lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Dog avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Adams.
Dog manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dog digs a right hand into Adams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adams's gas tank.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Dog misses with a punch to the body.
Dog cracks Adams with a nice body shot.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Dog scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dog.
Dog is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dog lands with a short shot to the head.
Dog scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head.
Adams is rocked!
Dog tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Dog back against the cage.
Dog lands a body punch.
Dog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dog lands with a left to the head.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dog dips a shoulder and cracks Adams with a mighty uppercut! Adams falls back against the cage and Dog unloads with a barrage of strikes! Adams is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dog screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Dog!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Santiago (ranked 1538 p4p, 180 weight class) and Frankie Hollywood (ranked 3237 p4p, 340 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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150 lbs
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134 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelo Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago misses with an uppercut.
Hollywood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frankie Hollywood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago 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.
Santiago wants to get up but he can't break Hollywood's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hollywood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santiago wants to pass the guard but Hollywood is keeping the position.
Hollywood working for a triangle but Santiago defends it easily.
Hollywood is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollywood wants to sweep but no luck.
Hollywood is trying to keep Santiago in close.
Hollywood keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.
Hollywood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santiago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santiago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hollywood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santiago defends it easily.
Santiago wants to control from the top but Hollywood keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood has control of Santiago's left arm, preventing Santiago from doing any damage.
Santiago content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hollywood has locked up a guillotine! Hollywood's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Santiago is holding on here and Hollywood must be using up a lot of energy. Santiago has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hollywood gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frankie Hollywood!
A relieved looking Frankie Hollywood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Monday Blues (ranked 1154 p4p, 139 weight class) and Shelby Foote (ranked 3997 p4p, 386 weight class). Blues comes to the cage accompanied by Chance The Rapper - Angels. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Monday Blues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shelby Foote!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foote loads up on a big right hand but Blues slips the punch.
Blues is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blues connects with a nice looking jab.
Foote throws a head kick but Blues moves out of range.
Foote throws a head kick that misses
and Blues counters with a straight right hand.
Blues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foote was well out of range. Poor timing from Blues.
Blues misses with a hook. Foote ducked under it nicely.
Blues comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Foote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foote throws a hook but Blues blocks it.
Foote avoids the body shot from Blues.
Foote now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Foote showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blues.
Blues closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blues on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blues jabs Foote to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blues punishes Foote's body with a nice straight punch.
Foote works over Blues's head and body with a nice combination.
Foote throws a right hand that Blues ducks under and follows up with a left that Blues also avoids with ease.
Blues takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blues lands a right hook to the body.
Foote misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice straight punches there by Blues. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blues.
Blues thuds a left hand into Foote's body.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foote manages to avoid it.
Blues takes a swing at Foote's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid leg kick lands there for Foote.
Blues misses with a wild combination.
Foote now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blues. Foote does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blues throws an overhand right that lands on Foote's shoulder, as Foote tries to avoid the shot.
Blues clinches with his opponent.
Foote wants to get back to striking at distance but Blues won't allow it.
Foote is trying to force a seperation but Blues has the dominant position.
Blues has Foote pressed against the cage, preventing Foote from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Foote's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Foote's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foote misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blues misses with a series of wild punches.
Foote throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blues.
Blues scores with the left hand. Foote knows he should have avoided that one.
Blues pivots, looking for a leg kick but Foote is out of range and Blues settles back down.
Blues takes one on the button.
Foote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blues throws a body punch but Foote moves out of range.
Foote throws a head kick that misses.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blues takes a swing at Foote's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blues, right into the meat.
Foote checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blues is looking to wear down Foote with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Foote looks to score with a jab to the body but Blues is just out of range.
Blues fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Foote, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Blues.
Foote wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foote breaks from the clinch.
Foote throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foote throws a head kick that misses
and Blues counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Foote looks to score with a jab to the body but Blues is just out of range.
Blues throws a body punch but Foote moves out of range.
A head kick by Foote misses
and Blues counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blues lands an overhand right.
Blues lands a nice hook to Foote's body. Foote takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Foote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Blues was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blues slips a jab from Foote.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foote manages to avoid it.
Blues fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Foote misses the shot to the body.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foote throws a sloppy head kick
and Blues counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blues clinches with his opponent.
Foote wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blues has him pressed against the cage.
Foote wants to get back to striking at distance but Blues won't allow it.
Foote is trying to break the clinch but Blues is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Foote's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blues lands a nice uppercut.
Foote's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blues lands with a hook. Foote tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blues just misses with a punch to the body.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blues lands a right hook to the body.
Foote misses with a few strikes there.
Blues fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blues lands an overhand right.
Foote throws a head kick that half lands.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foote looks to land a left hand but Blues moved out of range nicely.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foote moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blues connects with a looping right hand.
Foote misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blues.
Blues was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blues closes the distance and clinches.
Foote prevents a body shot from Blues.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blues.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Foote comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Foote takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foote.
Foote explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blues looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Foote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blues misses with a wild body shot.
Foote on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Blues catches Foote right on the button with a cross.
Blues connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blues misses the shot to the body.
Foote looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Blues looks to land a combination but Foote avoids it well.
Blues 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!
That kick from Blues tenderised Foote's leg. Foote is trying to keep his angry face on.
Foote swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monday Blues is winning the standup battle so far.
Blues misses with an uppercut.
Foote misses with a double jab.
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foote.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foote.
Blues slips a jab from Foote.
Foote displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blues throws out the jab.
Foote pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foote throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Foote takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blues throws a body punch but Foote moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Foote. Those never looked like landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blues. That's going to slow Foote down.
Foote throws a sloppy body shot
and Blues counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Foote is breathing heavily.
Blues moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blues wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Foote walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Blues was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Foote.
We've been told by Blues's head coaches at Aspire Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Foote misses with a head kick.
Blues misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blues misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blues misses with a body shot.
Foote throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Foote in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Blues misses with a shot to the body
and Foote makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Blues really felt that one!
Foote throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foote throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Blues to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Blues.
A punch lands to the side of Foote 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues throws a body kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Blues.
Foote getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blues takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blues takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Foote takes one on the button.
Blues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foote.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blues tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blues fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Foote throws a lazy head kick
and Blues makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foote paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Foote.
Blues avoids the body shot from Foote.
Foote swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foote throws a body shot but no joy.
Foote keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blues takes a swing at Foote's ribcage but misses.
Blues takes a swing at Foote's ribcage but misses.
Blues looks to score with a jab to the body but Foote is just out of range.
Foote misses with a body punch
and Blues counters with a right hand to the body.
Blues lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Foote does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blues scores with a shot to the body.
Blues's corner calls for a 1-2. Blues obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foote avoids the body shot from Blues.
Blues stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Foote swats away the attempt to clinch by Blues.
Foote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foote wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blues. Foote does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blues throws a body punch but Foote moves out of range.
Foote gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blues.
Blues lands a nice hook to Foote's body. Foote takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foote lands the left hand.
Foote with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blues to score with a decent uppercut.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foote manages to avoid it.
Foote takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Foote throws an overhand right that lands on Blues's shoulder, as Blues tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Blues was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Foote throws a head kick that misses.
Blues is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blues feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Footes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blues just misses with a punch to the body.
Blues ducks under a wild hook from Foote.
Foote throws an off balance right hand
and Blues counters with a left to the body.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foote manages to avoid it.
Foote takes one to the chin there.
Blues thuds his right hand into Foote's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Foote misses with a right hand
and Blues counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Foote thinking.
Foote swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blues digs a good hook to Foote's body.
Foote takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foote takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blues avoids the head kick by Foote.
Blues connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blues swings for the body but Foote moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foote misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Blues.
Blues lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Foote punishes Blues's body with a nice straight punch.
Foote throws the kick towards the body but Blues avoids it.
Foote throws a sloppy head kick
and Blues counters with a good low kick that Foote was not able to check.
Blues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Foote stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Foote avoids a kick to the body.
Foote throws the left hand but Blues avoids the punch easily.
Foote throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Blues finds it's way through Foote's defenses.
Blues looks to land a combination but Foote avoids it well.
Foote misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Blues tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues misses with a hook to the body
and Foote counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blues fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice jab there from Blues.
Foote tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Blues misses its target.
Monday Blues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blues swings for the body but Foote moves out of range.
Foote throws a jab but it's blocked by Blues.
Foote throws a head kick that misses.
Foote misses with the body kick
and Blues counters with a left to the body.
Foote misses the body punch
and Blues counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blues moves into the clinch.
Foote is trying to break free.
Foote is trying to force a seperation but Blues has the dominant position.
Foote wants to break free but Blues has control.
Blues misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blues misses with a body punch.
Foote can't break the clinch.
Foote wants to break the clinch but can't.
Foote can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foote tries to break free but Blues pushes him back against the cage.
Blues struggles to land a body shot inside as Foote controls his hands.
Foote wants to get back to striking at distance but Blues won't allow it.
Foote tries to break the clinch but Blues is controlling the position.
Foote wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blues has him pressed against the cage.
Foote tries to break free but Blues pushes him back against the cage.
Blues has Foote pressed against the cage, preventing Foote from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Foote wants to break free but Blues has control.
Blues keeps control of Foote as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foote is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blues presses Foote against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blues tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foote's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blues has Foote pressed against the cage, preventing Foote from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Foote tries to break the clinch but Blues is controlling the position.
Blues doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foote wants to get back to striking at distance but Blues won't allow it.
Foote is trying to break free.
Foote wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Foote has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foote can do to turn this around?
Foote is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Foote is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Foote wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blues has him pressed against the cage.
Foote manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Foote misses.
Shelby Foote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foote tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monday Blues showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blues has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monday Blues!
A relieved looking Monday Blues thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Dee (ranked 3402 p4p, 396 weight class) and Jasper Pulis (ranked 3287 p4p, 389 weight class). Pulis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chacarron Macarron kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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290 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jasper Pulis!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Pulis to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Bubba Dee has been cut.
Dee cracks Pulis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Jasper Pulis has been cut.
Dee clinches with his opponent.
Pulis swings wildly with an uppercut but Dee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulis breaks the clinch.
Pulis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bubba Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dee swings widly with a right hand
and Pulis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulis slips a straight right by Dee.
Pulis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee jabs Pulis right on the nose. Pulis blinks but takes it well.
Dee tries to clinch there but Pulis circles away.
Pulis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dee wants to clinch.
Dee tries to clinch up
and Pulis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulis counters with a left to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dee.
Dee tries to bum rush Pulis with a series of wild strikes but Pulis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dee throws a right hand that Pulis ducks under and follows up with a left that Pulis also avoids with ease.
Pulis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dee tries to clinch but Pulis is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Pulis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pulis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dee.
Dee throws a series of punches but Pulis moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Pulis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pulis checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pulis, pushing him back against the cage.
Pulis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pulis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pulis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pulis counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dee! Pulis lets Dee back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Dee is rocked!
Pulis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Pulis falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dee dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Dee!
A less than humble Bubba Dee 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Offord (ranked 3266 p4p, 454 weight class) and Quinoa Smiff (ranked 550 p4p, 90 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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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Offord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinoa Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiff misses with a takedown attempt - Offord sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Offord misses with a wild body shot.
And Smiff tries to counter it with a takedown but Offord pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Offord definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smiff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smiff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Offord scores with a nice head shot.
Offord scores with a hook.
Offord lands a left and a right that send Smiff crashing to the mat, dazed. Offord thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Quinoa Smiff has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smiff tries to clinch up but Offord circles away and keeps his distance.
Smiff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Offord was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smiff.
Offord moves out of range as Smiff throws a body kick.
Offord throws a body kick that misses.
Smiff thuds a left hand into Offord's body.
Smiff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Offord was well out of range. Poor timing from Smiff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offord cracks a nice hook into Smiff's ribs.
Offord misses with a right hand
and Smiff counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smiff is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Offord.
Smiff blocks a low kick nicely.
Offord looks to throw the jab but Smiff is out of range.
Offord bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smiff's head backwards.
Smiff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eric Offord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Offord misses the shot to the body.
Smiff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Offord on the inside.
Offord misses with a punch on the inside.
Offord is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smiff breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Offord misses the target.
Smiff walks into a jab.
Smiff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offord is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Offord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Offord as he avoids it easily.
Eric Offord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.
Smiff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Offord.
Nice uppercut there from Offord.
Jab by Offord.
A looping hook to the body misses from Offord. Smiff does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick by Offord misses
and Smiff counters with a stiff right hand.
Offord uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smiff.
Smiff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smiff defending well as Offord loads up on a big left hand.
Smiff feints the counter takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Offord can't find room to land a body shot as Smiff controls the action.
Smiff struggles to land a body shot inside as Offord controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff trying to stall but Offord improves his position.
Smiff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Offord lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smiff or not.
Smiff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Offord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smiff.
Smiff appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Offord misses with a double jab
and Smiff counters with a straight right hand.
Smiff lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smiff.
Offord looks to score with a jab to the body but Smiff is just out of range.
As Offord backs off Smiff throws a huge counter combo but Offord manages to avoid it all.
Offord scores with a nice head shot.
Smiff misses with a low kick.
Offord seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Offord is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Offord connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smiff shoots in and drives through. Offord sprawls well.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Offord keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offord has control of Smiff's left arm, preventing Smiff from doing any damage.
Smiff controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Offord will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smiff pushing down on Offord's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smiff throws a strike but Offord avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Offord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiff pushing down on Offord's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Offord is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Smiff has latched onto it... Big trouble! Smiff pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Offord is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Smiff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Red Light Coffeeshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Neculai Costel (ranked 1865 p4p, 207 weight class) and Khal Stark (ranked 1761 p4p, 199 weight class). Costel comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't No Sunshine. Stark has chosen Gardenia by Kyuss as his entrance music. 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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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neculai Costel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Khal Stark!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stark manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Costel working some strikes from top position.
Costel trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Costel won't allow Stark to sweep him here.
Costel 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.
Costel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stark is trying to control the position but Costel postures up.
Stark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costel is controlling Stark's trapped leg to prevent Stark from advancing to side control.
Costel 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.
Costel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Costel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costel wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
Stark wants to take a breather but Costel is having none of it.
Costel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.
Stark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Costel looking for submissions off his back.
Stark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Costel defends it well.
Stark trying to control the action but Costel is working from the bottom.
Costel trying to hold on to Stark's head to control him but Stark postures up.
Costel is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stark trying to mount his opponent but Costel defends it.
Costel is trying to control but can't.
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Costel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Costel looking for submissions off his back.
Costel wants to control but Stark is keeping busy.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Costel keeps working.
Stark thows a huge punch but Costel dodges it nicely.
Stark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Costel tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
Costel looking for submissions off his back.
Stark wants to free his trapped foot but Costel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Costel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.
Stark is looking for a kimura here.
Costel trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Costel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Costel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Costel looking for submissions off his back.
Costel looking for submissions off his back.
Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stark has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Costel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
Costel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khal Stark will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Stark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stark is looking to score with low kicks.
Khal Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costel has closed the distance and engaged Stark in a clinch.
Costel wants a takedown.
Stark is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Costel has hold of one of Stark's legs. Stark is fighting the takedown attempt but Costel gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Neculai Costel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Costel wanted to stand there but Stark had control of the position.
Costel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stark is trying to control the position but Costel postures up.
Stark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is trying to control the position but Costel postures up.
Stark wants to hit a switch here but Costel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stark there!
Stark is trying to escape the mount.
Costel working Stark over with strikes here.
Costel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Costel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stark can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Stark can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stark has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Costel punishing his opponent with strikes.
Costel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stark tries to hold on but Costel postures up.
Costel lands with some strikes.
Costel landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costel controlling the pace for now.
Stark is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Costel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Costel lands a big shot there that rocks Stark but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Costel avoids the attempt from Stark to control.
Costel landing shots from mount.
Costel lands with some strikes.
Stark is wriggling around trying to escape.
Costel looking to finish Stark with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stark!
Costel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Costel looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costel unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Costel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Costel breaks from Stark's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stark is rocked!
Stark wants to hold on but Costel pushes him away.
Costel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Stark is trying to escape the mount.
Costel landing strikes from the mount.
Stark in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stark takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Costel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Costel looking to finish Stark with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stark!
Costel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stark is still in real trouble! Can Costel finish him?
Stark tries to hold on but Costel postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neculai Costel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Costel shoots for a double leg takedown but Stark sprawls well. He's pushed Costel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stark seems to have recovered his senses.
Stark is looking to clinch.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Stark throws an overhand right that lands on Costel's shoulder, as Costel tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costel is looking to slow Stark down with leg kicks.
Costel clinches up with Stark and pushes him back against the cage.
Costel wants a takedown.
Stark throws a head punch that misses.
Stark prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neculai Costel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stark regains guard.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Costel from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costel is really struggling to control Stark but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Costel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Costel trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark is pulling down on Costel's head. It's preventing any offense from Costel, at least for the moment.
Costel is pushing down on Stark's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stark is fighting to maintain full guard but Costel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Costel has control of the leg.
Stark won't allow Costel to pass to mount.
Stark wants to control but Costel is keeping busy.
Costel trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Costel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Costel is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stark keeping control of the position.
Costel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Costel is working for a kimura but Stark is defending it quite comfortably.
Costel is nestled in close to Stark, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Costel trying to mount his opponent but Stark defends it.
Stark is trying to control but can't.
Stark wants to sweep but Costel has passed to side control!
Stark tries to bench press Costel off him but Costel keeps the position.
Stark can't do much from the bottom here.
Stark takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Costel working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Costel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Costel is chipping away with strikes.
Costel lands a nice forearm strike.
Costel decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Costel throws a right and a left that Stark avoids nicely.
A jab from Costel misses.
Costel missing with a left hand there. Stark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Costel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stark misses with a straight right.
Costel throws a big counter combination but Stark scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costel darts in looking for a takedown but Stark gets double underhooks and turns Costel into the cage.
Stark moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stark pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stark misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neculai Costel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Costel 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neculai Costel!
During a confident post fight interview, Neculai Costel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Khal Stark had this to say: 'Thanks to everyone!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Corll (ranked 730 p4p, 121 weight class) and Orlando Boom (ranked 1365 p4p, 222 weight class). Corll's entrance music is Candyman. A fine choice. Boom has chosen I Walk Forever as his entrance music. Orlando Boom is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dean Corll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Orlando Boom!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Orlando Boom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corll looks to land a combination. Boom sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Orlando Boom has been cut.
Corll dodges the punch combination from Boom.
Corll chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boom can pounce on him.
A head kick by Corll misses
and Boom counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Corll.
Boom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corll fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Corll lands with a right hand.
Corll swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boom flicks out a counter leg kick but Corll steps away.
A combination from Corll does no damage.
Boom tries to close the distance and clinch but Corll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boom misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corll throws the kick towards the body but Boom avoids it.
Boom is looking to land body kicks.
Corll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corll seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boom thumps Corll with a low kick.
Boom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Corll counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boom thinking.
Boom throws an off balance right hand
letting Corll counter with a right hand.
Good work by Corll as he checks the leg kick.
Corll throws a big shot that misses.
Boom thows a leg kick but Corll checks it
letting Corll counter with a right hand.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Corll can't find room to land a body shot as Boom controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corll displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boom up against the cage.
Corll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Corll is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Corll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Corll.
Boom tries to break the clinch but Corll is controlling the position.
Boom is trying to break the clinch but Corll has him pressed against the cage.
Boom lands a left hand.
Corll working aggressively here.
Boom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corll moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom throws a looping overhand right but Corll ducks down to avoid it.
Corll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corll checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom closes the distance but Corll moves to the side
and Corll counters with a nice uppercut.
Corll dodges the punch combination from Boom.
Boom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That has opened up Orlando Boom's cut even more.
Corll misses the jab.
Boom throws a lazy uppercut
and Corll counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Corll scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Boom.
Corll lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boom circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Boom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Corll's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corll ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom throws a lazy head kick
and Corll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corll closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Boom! Corll dives in looking to finish! Boom is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Corll!
During a confident post fight interview, Dean Corll thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Gumshoe (ranked 177 p4p, 26 weight class) and Gum Shoe (ranked 411 p4p, 62 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gregory Gumshoe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gum Shoe!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Gumshoe.
A leg kick checked by Shoe.
Shoe misses with a straight right.
Gumshoe moves out of range of the body kick.
Shoe scores with a leg kick.
Gumshoe walks into a jab.
Shoe lands a jab to Gumshoe's midsection.
Shoe misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Gumshoe misses the target.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gumshoe.
Shoe flicks out a counter leg kick but Gumshoe steps away.
The fighters circling - Gumshoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gumshoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shoe is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Gumshoe.
Shoe throws a push kick but Gumshoe slaps the foot to one side.
Gumshoe lands a leg kick that knocks Shoe off balance momentarily.
Gumshoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumshoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gumshoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shoe tries to work over Gumshoe's front leg with a kick but Gumshoe checks it.
Shoe wants to slow Gumshoe down by chopping away at his legs.
Gumshoe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shoe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gumshoe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shoe controlling Gumshoe's posture.
Shoe wants to stand but Gumshoe is controlling the position.
Gumshoe is fighting to break Shoe's control of his arms but Shoe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shoe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumshoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shoe wants to stand up but Gumshoe is controlling him.
Gumshoe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gumshoe is one step ahead there.
Gumshoe is stalling in the full guard.
Shoe has control of Gumshoe's left arm, preventing Gumshoe from doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Shoe, not yet.
Shoe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Gumshoe.
Gumshoe looks for the body kick but Shoe saw that one coming.
Shoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gumshoe tries a low kick but Shoe avoids it.
A slow jab from Gumshoe misses its intended target.
Gumshoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gumshoe throws a front kick aimed at Shoe's knee but Shoe avoids it well.
Shoe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Shoe looks to land a body kick but Gumshoe moved away.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gumshoe cracks a nice hook into Shoe's ribs.
Shoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gumshoe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shoe.
Shoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Gumshoe throws a low kick but Shoe moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoe! But no joy.
Gumshoe throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoe misses with an uppercut
letting Gumshoe counter with a right hand.
A cross from Gumshoe lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumshoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shoe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gumshoe.
Shoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shoe throws a body kick that misses
and Gumshoe counters with a thumping low kick.
Shoe defending well as Gumshoe loads up on a big left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shoe.
Shoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shoe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab from Shoe misses.
Gumshoe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shoe sprawls and moves away.
Gumshoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shoe. Shoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Shoe slips a straight right by Gumshoe.
Gumshoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoe is just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shoe - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Gumshoe dominated that round.
That's time! Gumshoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shoe, as that shot connected.
Gumshoe misses with a low kick.
Gumshoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shoe misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Shoe misses its intended target.
Gumshoe digs a good hook to Shoe's body.
Shoe missing with a left hand there. Gumshoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shoe connects with a high kick.
Shoe throws a hook but Gumshoe avoids it easily.
Gumshoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumshoe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shoe tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gumshoe manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumshoe with shots to the head and body - Shoe looks very uncomfortable down there.
Shoe tries to hold on but Gumshoe pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoe is trying to escape the mount.
Shoe wants to control but Gumshoe is having none of it.
Gumshoe lands a big elbow.
Shoe tries to hold on but Gumshoe postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gumshoe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shoe is looking to escape.
Shoe wants to hold on but Gumshoe pushes him away.
Gumshoe breaks from Shoe's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gumshoe landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gumshoe trying to control but Shoe is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Shoe really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Shoe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shoe is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Shoe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shoe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shoe is trying to escape back to his feet but Gumshoe uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Gumshoe 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.
Shoe tries to improve position but can't.
Gumshoe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumshoe working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Shoe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gumshoe trying to control the action but Shoe is working from the bottom.
Gumshoe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shoe is looking to regain half guard here but Gumshoe keeps moving and retains side control.
Shoe can't do much from the bottom here.
Shoe is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Shoe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gumshoe in side control, throwing shots but Shoe defends.
Shoe tries to bench press Gumshoe off him but Gumshoe keeps the position.
Gumshoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoe can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoe is not content to let Gumshoe control the position.
Shoe struggling a bit here.
Gumshoe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shoe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gumshoe wants to control but Shoe is keeping him busy.
Gumshoe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gumshoe cracks Shoe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gumshoe wants to control but Shoe is keeping him busy.
Gumshoe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shoe down.
Shoe wants to control but Gumshoe postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Gumshoe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gumshoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoe moves away.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Gregory Gumshoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Gumshoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumshoe.
Gumshoe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gumshoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoe moves away.
Shoe lands with a straight right. Gumshoe didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Shoe.
Shoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gumshoe's calf.
Gumshoe misses with a leg kick
and Shoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gumshoe defending well as Shoe loads up on a big left hand.
Shoe lands with a shot to the body.
Gumshoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Shoe should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Gumshoe is predictable there
and Shoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Shoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumshoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gumshoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Shoe's head.
A low kick from Shoe misses
and Gumshoe counters with an inside leg kick.
Shoe looks to throw the jab but Gumshoe is out of range.
A big right from Gumshoe misses.
Gumshoe needs to keep his hands up - Shoe had a free shot at his head there.
Gumshoe slips a straight right by Shoe.
Shoe throws a leg kick
and Gumshoe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shoe wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shoe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shoe lands a head kick!
Gumshoe slips a straight right by Shoe.
An attempted straight right counter from Gumshoe misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumshoe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shoe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gumshoe.
Gumshoe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gumshoe works the jab nicely.
Gumshoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shoe doesn't seem bothered though.
Gumshoe wants to land a leg kick but Shoe is out of range.
Shoe throws a right hand that misses
and Gumshoe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shoe makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Shoe misses with a body kick.
Gumshoe looks for the body kick but Shoe saw that one coming.
Jab from Shoe.
Shoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gumshoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gumshoe can pounce on him.
Gumshoe throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoe scores with a jab to the body.
Gumshoe lands a nice shot that snaps Shoe's head back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shoe.
Gumshoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Gumshoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gumshoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gumshoe misses with a shot to the body
and Shoe counters with a one-two to the body.
Gumshoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shoe 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.
Shoe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gumshoe counters with a straight right hand.
Shoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Gumshoe misses.
Shoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gumshoe is looking to counter punch.
Gumshoe checks a leg kick.
Shoe throws a body punch but Gumshoe moves out of range.
Shoe moves out of range as Gumshoe throws a body kick.
Gumshoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gumshoe looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range.
Gumshoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Shoe.
Gumshoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gumshoe scores with a hook.
Shoe tries a low kick but Gumshoe avoids it.
Shoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gumshoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoe moves away.
Shoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gumshoe checks a low kick from Shoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gumshoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Shoe's head.
Gumshoe lands a lovely overhand right.
Gumshoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shoe's head.
Gumshoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shoe doesn't seem bothered though.
Shoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoe! But no joy.
Gumshoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoe.
Gumshoe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gumshoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumshoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
Gumshoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shoe.
Shoe stuns Gumshoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gumshoe swings for the body but Shoe moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Gumshoe misses.
Shoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gumshoe will feel that in the morning.
Shoe misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoe scores with a hook.
Gumshoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gumshoe checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumshoe. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gumshoe lands with a good body shot.
Gumshoe scores with a jab. Shoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shoe throws a head kick but Gumshoe moves out of range.
Shoe misses with a head kick.
Gumshoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gumshoe moves out of range as Shoe throws a body kick.
Gumshoe misses with a few strikes there.
Shoe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gumshoe fails to land with a series of punches.
Shoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumshoe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shoe was covering up waiting for the punch and Gumshoe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shoe wants to sweep here but Gumshoe controlling him for the moment.
Shoe wants to improve his position but instead Gumshoe has moved into half guard.
Shoe is looking to improve his position.
Gumshoe thows a huge punch but Shoe dodges it nicely.
Shoe is trying to maintain the position but Gumshoe is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Gumshoe there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoe is trying to escape back to his feet but Gumshoe uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Gumshoe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shoe is avoiding damage well.
Shoe bucks up and tries to throw Gumshoe off but instead Gumshoe has got his back!
Gumshoe throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Gumshoe lands a shot to the body.
Gumshoe lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Gumshoe scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Shoe is looking for a way out.
Gumshoe gets his hands free as Shoe looks to control.
Shoe is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gumshoe is staying active.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumshoe misses with a punch to the head.
Will Gumshoe go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Shoe trying to control the position but Gumshoe manages to sink in the hooks.
Gumshoe controlling well, preventing Shoe from escaping the position.
Shoe trying to control the hands but Gumshoe breaks the grip.
Shoe looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gumshoe.
Shoe just looking to survive in the bad position.
Shoe is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Gumshoe had his way with Gum Shoe in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Shoe misses with a hook
and Gumshoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gumshoe misses with a wild body shot.
Gumshoe lunges at Shoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shoe's hand.
Shoe connects with a crisp jab.
Gumshoe misses with a wild body shot.
Gumshoe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shoe throws an off balance right hand
and Gumshoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gumshoe blocks a head kick by Shoe.
Shoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumshoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shoe's sensitive parts.
Shoe looks to land a body kick but Gumshoe moved away.
Shoe swings widly with a right hand
and Gumshoe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shoe keeping moving, preventing Gumshoe from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoe wants to stand up but Gumshoe is controlling him.
Gumshoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shoe wants to sweep but no luck.
Shoe wants to stand and escape but Gumshoe is having none of it.
Gumshoe is in close to Shoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've been hearing that Gumshoe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Shoe manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Shoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Gumshoe.
Shoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Gumshoe.
Shoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gumshoes head.
Shoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gumshoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gumshoe pushes Shoe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gumshoe misses with a body punch.
Gumshoe working aggressively here.
Gumshoe misses with some punches.
Shoe blocks a body shot from Gumshoe.
Gumshoe takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
Gumshoe blocking some punches.
Shoe digs a right hand underneath Gumshoe's ribcage. Gumshoe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gumshoe blocks an uppercut.
Shoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shoe misses with some punches.
Gum Shoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumshoe.
Shoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gumshoe tries to work over Shoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Gumshoe on the inside.
Gumshoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shoe lands a right hand.
Shoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gumshoes head.
Shoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumshoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gumshoe lands a shot to the body.
Gumshoe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shoe regains guard immediately.
Gumshoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumshoe stopping the sweep attempt from Shoe.
Gumshoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shoe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gumshoe is controlling him.
Gumshoe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gumshoe is in close to Shoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gumshoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Shoe has wrist control.
Shoe uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gumshoe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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 Gregory Gumshoe.
I think Gumshoe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Gumshoe!
Gregory Gumshoe retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Gregory Gumshoe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Gum Shoe was interviewed post fight and said 'I will stick to you like glue until I find you and keel yew!'.
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