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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kern Dignity (ranked 3212 p4p, 326 weight class) and Henson Benderson (ranked 2582 p4p, 272 weight class). Dignity comes to the cage accompanied by Party & Bullshit. Benderson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Time is Now. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kern Dignity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henson Benderson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dignity looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.
Dignity works the jab nicely.
A jab from Benderson misses.
Dignity misses with a double jab
and Benderson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dignity swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dignity 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.
A big left from Dignity misses.
Benderson tests Dignity's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benderson misses with a hook
and Dignity counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Dignity.
Benderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Dignity circles away.
Benderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dignity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dignity is working for takedown but Benderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dignity struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
A short right from Dignity on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Benderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Benderson obliges.
Dignity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dignity throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Dignity. Those never looked like landing.
Dignity looks to throw the jab but Benderson is out of range.
Dignity fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dignity ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benderson.
The fighters circling - Dignity throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dignity misses with a body shot.
Benderson moves into the clinch.
Dignity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benderson taking a breather.
Benderson throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dignity lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Benderson connects with a knee to the head.
Dignity is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oh Dignity is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dignity blocks it with crossed arms.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Dignity blocks with his arms.
Benderson dips a shoulder and cracks Dignity with a mighty uppercut! Dignity falls back against the cage and Benderson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dignity 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 - Benderson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henson Benderson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Henson Benderson waved his t-shirt featuring Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Altair Brain (ranked 4367 p4p, 417 weight class) and Dick Pound (ranked 1368 p4p, 156 weight class). Brain comes to the cage accompanied by 300 Violin. Altair Brain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Altair Brain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Pound!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Pound throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brain closes the distance and clinches.
Pound scores with a shot to the side of Brain's head.
Brain lands with a left to the head.
Brain breaks from the clinch.
Pound slips under a jab from Brain.
Brain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pound stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pound lands with a good body shot.
Brain throws a lazy uppercut
and Pound counters with a nice uppercut.
Pound looks to land a right hand but Brain moved out of range.
Brain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pound throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Pound misses
enabling Brain to counter with a crisp jab.
Brain scores with a shot to the body.
Brain is looking to slow Pound down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pound.
Brain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brain breaks from the clinch.
Pound throws a body punch but Brain moves out of range.
Brain slips a straight right by Pound.
Pound misses the body punch
and Brain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pound lands an overhand right.
It looks like Altair Brain has been cut.
Pound waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brain.
Brain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pound is able to avoid easily.
Pound is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brain.
It looked like Brain was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pound.
Brain takes one on the button.
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!
Pound takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound just misses with a punch to the body.
Pound checks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pound, as that shot connected.
Pound has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Brain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pound throws a right hand that misses
and Brain counters with a left to the body.
Brain throws out a loose jab but Pound uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brain slips a straight right by Pound.
Brain misses with a head kick.
Brain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brain throws a combination that misses
and Pound connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brain clinches up with Pound and pushes him back against the cage.
Pound breaks from the clinch.
Brain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Pound misses.
Brain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pound misses with a jab to the body
and Brain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pound is out of range and Brain settles back down.
Brain feints and then cracks Pound's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pound down.
Pound takes one to the side of the head.
Pound changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pound throws a lazy uppercut
and Brain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pound sizes up Brain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brain tries to score with a low kick but Pound moves his leg out of the way.
Pound fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pound swings for the body but Brain moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brain wants to clinch but Pound slips to the side
and Pound connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brain looks to land a right hand but Pound moved out of range.
Pound doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brain has managed to clinch.
Brain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pound up against the cage.
Pound misses with the head strike.
Brain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brain throws an elbow but misses.
Pound avoids the elbow strike from Brain, against the cage.
A short left from Brain.
Brain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pound swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brain misses with the head strike.
Pound breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pound misses with a right hand
and Brain counters with a nice uppercut.
Pound lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Altair Brain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Altair Brain's cut.
That's time! Brain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pound misses with a left hand
and Brain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pound slips a jab from Brain.
Brain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pound.
Pound ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brain moves away.
Brain pushes Pound up against the cage in a clinch.
Brain blocking some punches.
Brain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pound lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brain backwards.
Pound lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brain backwards.
Brain pushes Pound back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pound up against the cage.
Pound tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pound is trying to force a seperation but Brain has the dominant position.
Brain lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brain.
Pound working aggressively here.
Brain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pound counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pound checks a low kick from Brain.
Pound lands a glancing blow to the side of Brain's head.
Pound takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brain tries to clinch but Pound moves out of range.
Pound looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pound bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brain's head backwards.
Brain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brain tries to clinch up but Pound circles away and keeps his distance.
Brain lunges at Pound with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pound's hand.
Pound punishes Brain's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Pound 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Brain slips under a jab from Pound.
Pound waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brain.
Donk. Pound catches Brain right on the button with a cross.
Brain is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brain scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Brain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pound drops Brain with a huge uppercut! Brain drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Pound is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Pound!
The defeated Altair Brain had this to say: 'It happenes sometimes, but I thought I was better today. Sometimes you lose like this.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manu Ahonen (ranked 2072 p4p, 320 weight class) and Chinggis Khaan (ranked 2474 p4p, 380 weight class). Ahonen comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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182 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manu Ahonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chinggis Khaan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Ahonen catches Khaan right on the button with a cross.
Khaan scores with a head kick.
Ahonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Khaan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khaan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khaan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahonen's elbow.
Ahonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khaan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ahonen prevents it.
Ahonen throws a head punch that misses.
Khaan pushes off an throws an elbow but Ahonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ahonen misses with some punches.
Khaan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khaan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ahonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahonen takes a shot to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Khaan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khaan lands a good knee to the midsection. Ahonen won't want to take too many of those.
Ahonen misses with the head strike.
Ahonen breaks from the clinch.
Khaan works the jab nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a nice looking combination but Khaan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaan darts in and clinches Ahonen up against the cage.
Ahonen throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khaan.
Khaan wants a takedown.
Ahonen has a couple of punches blocked by Khaan.
Khaan throws a head punch that misses.
Ahonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Khaan controls his hands.
Ahonen breaks from the clinch.
Khaan looks to throw the jab but Ahonen is out of range.
Ahonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khaan.
Khaan lands an overhand right.
Ahonen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Khaan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahonen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Khaan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Manu Ahonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chinggis Khaan.
Khaan gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khaan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahonen smiles and moves away.
Ahonen staying out of range there.
Ahonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahonen misses with a hook. Khaan ducked under it nicely.
Ahonen leaves Khaan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khaan tries to clinch up but Ahonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khaan's hands.
Ahonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ahonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Khaan or perhaps it was just good defense by Ahonen, which made it look bad.
Ahonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chinggis Khaan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahonen lands with a right hand.
Ahonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khaan. Khaan obviously looking to wear him down.
Ahonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Ahonen fakes the leg kick and cracks Khaan in the body.
Khaan moves into the clinch.
Ahonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ahonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khaan or not.
Ahonen gets underhooks to prevent Khaan's takedown attempt.
Ahonen misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Ahonen.
Khaan is rocked!
Ahonen breaks from the clinch.
Khaan is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahonen finish him?
Ahonen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Khaan falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ahonen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manu Ahonen!
In his post fight interview, Manu Ahonen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Zackrisson (ranked 1507 p4p, 170 weight class) and David Yung (ranked 1669 p4p, 183 weight class). Yung is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 陳小春 - 亂世巨星. 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Zackrisson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, David Yung!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zackrisson throws a head kick but Yung moves out of range.
Yung throws a solid leg kick but Zackrisson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yung.
Zackrisson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zackrisson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yung backwards.
Zackrisson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yung dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zackrisson. That did some damage!
Zackrisson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zackrisson misses with a kick to the body
and Yung counters with a nice leg kick.
We've been informed that Yung has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Yung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zackrisson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Zackrisson throws out a leg kick but Yung moves out of range and Zackrisson only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yung throws a hook to the side of Zackrisson's head but Zackrisson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zackrisson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Yung.
Yung slips under a jab from Zackrisson.
Yung throws a leg kick
letting Zackrisson counter with a right hand.
Zackrisson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zackrisson works Yung's body with a nice hook.
Yung tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zackrisson is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot by Yung.
Yung fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zackrisson is out of range.
Zackrisson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yung can pounce on him.
Yung walks into a straight right hand from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson misses with a straight right.
Zackrisson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zackrisson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zackrisson lands a nice shot that snaps Yung's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson lands a lovely overhand right.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yung buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yung connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zackrisson.
Yung feints and then cracks Zackrisson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zackrisson down.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yung swats away the attempt to clinch by Zackrisson.
Yung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yung lands an overhand right.
Zackrisson swings widly with a right hand
and Yung counters with a nice leg kick.
Yung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zackrisson feints and then cracks Yung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yung down.
Zackrisson blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Yung.
Yung gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zackrisson tries to counter by clinching up but Yung breaks away and moves out of range.
Yung moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
Yung flicks out a counter leg kick but Zackrisson steps away.
Yung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yung throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zackrisson, right into the meat.
Both fighters circling a little - Zackrisson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Zackrisson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zackrisson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yung.
Yung is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Yung checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Yung avoids it easily.
A jab from Zackrisson misses.
Yung misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson connects with a solid leg kick.
Yung throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a sloppy body shot
and Yung counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zackrisson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zackrisson missing with a left hand there. Yung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yung attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yung lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yung throws a head kick but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Zackrisson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yung is looking to chop away at Zackrisson's legs.
Yung loads up on a big right hand but Zackrisson slips the punch.
Zackrisson misses with a hook.
Zackrisson tries a low kick but Yung avoids it.
Nice jab there from Zackrisson.
Yung lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yung throws a leg kick but Zackrisson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zackrisson just misses with a punch to the body.
Yung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zackrisson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zackrisson tries to land a front kick but Yung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yung has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zackrisson.
Yung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yung throws a jab when Zackrisson was well out of range.
Zackrisson sizes up Yung with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick from Yung lands but Zackrisson takes it in his stride.
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yung.
Yung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung moves out of range as Zackrisson strikes.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Yung sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zackrisson with a nice cross.
Zackrisson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yung can do to turn this around?
Yung misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zackrisson throws a looping overhand right but Yung ducks down to avoid it.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut. Yung saw that one coming.
Gabriel Zackrisson is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Yung.
Zackrisson misses with a straight right.
Yung was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yung misses with a low kick.
Zackrisson defending well as Yung loads up on a big left hand.
Yung misses with a leg kick.
Zackrisson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yung.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zackrisson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yung has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yung and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yung was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zackrisson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zackrisson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yung can pounce on him.
Zackrisson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zackrisson swings for the body but Yung moves out of range.
It seemed like Yung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zackrisson lands a nice hook to Yung's body. Yung takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yung.
Yung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zackrisson.
An inside leg kick lands from Yung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zackrisson wants to land a leg kick but Yung is out of range.
Zackrisson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yung walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zackrisson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zackrisson lands a jab to the head.
Yung takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yung misses with a low kick.
Zackrisson takes a swing at Yung's ribcage but misses.
Zackrisson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zackrisson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yung with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zackrisson to score with a decent uppercut.
Yung blocks a head kick by Zackrisson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yung motions for Zackrisson to come forward. Yung throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Yung sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yung moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
Yung throws a leg kick but Zackrisson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zackrisson.
It seemed like Yung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zackrisson misses with a hook.
Yung swings for the body but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zackrisson.
Yung throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zackrisson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yung keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zackrisson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson lands with a nice body punch.
Zackrisson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yung to score with a decent uppercut.
Zackrisson scores with the left hand. Yung knows he should have avoided that one.
Zackrisson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick
and Yung counters with a solid body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yung checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zackrisson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yung momentarily.
Zackrisson thuds his shin into the meat of Yung's side.
That kick from Yung tenderised Zackrisson's leg. Zackrisson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yung thows a leg kick but Zackrisson checks it
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Yung connects with a solid leg kick.
Zackrisson misses with a lunging right hand
and Yung counters with a straight right hand.
Zackrisson with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Zackrisson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zackrisson looks to land a right hand but Yung moved out of range.
Zackrisson cracks Yung with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zackrisson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Yung to stand back up!
Yung is rocked!
Yung gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Zackrisson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Zackrisson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Misha Collins (ranked 3025 p4p, 310 weight class) and Because I Can (ranked 2760 p4p, 287 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Misha Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Because I Can!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces I Can back to the cage. Collins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Collins scores with the left hand. I Can knows he should have avoided that one.
Collins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Collins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck I Can on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from I Can. Those never looked like landing.
Collins throws a good cross that connects.
I Can throws a right hand that misses
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Collins slips under a jab from I Can.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but I Can shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I Can just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins shoots in and gets a takedown into I Can's guard.
I Can pulls Collins in close to his closed guard and prevents Collins from doing any damage or advancing position.
I Can keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
I Can tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I Can is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
I Can is trying to keep Collins in close.
Collins connects with a couple of short punches.
Collins postures up.
Collins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Collins scoring with punches to the head and body.
I Can has control of Collins's left arm, preventing Collins from doing any damage.
Collins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Collins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Collins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Collins stands up over I Can, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins preventing the sweep.
Collins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Collins stands up over I Can, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Collins connects with a couple of short punches.
Collins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as I Can works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Collins postures up.
I Can 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.
Collins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Collins trying to control but I Can is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Collins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Collins trying to control but I Can is working from the bottom.
I Can not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Collins wants to control from the top but I Can keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
I Can has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Collins is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins working the head with strikes.
Collins lands an elbow.
Collins advances to mount.
Collins working the ground and pound effectively.
Collins working I Can over with strikes here.
Collins raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
I Can working to try and regain half guard.
Collins 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.
Collins postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked I Can badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Collins around the waist but Collins pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Collins is the winner by TKO! Collins jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Misha Collins!
Misha Collins took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sun-Tzu for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Because I Can was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonthan Henry (ranked 2292 p4p, 361 weight class) and Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 1166 p4p, 181 weight class). Henry comes into the arena with hit em up blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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173 lbs
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonthan Henry !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook but Henry blocks it.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hedman Karlsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice side step and Hedman Karlsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henry moves into the clinch.
Henry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hedman Karlsson is defending well for now.
Hedman Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henry 's elbow.
Hedman Karlsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hedman Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Henry tries to land knees in the clinch but Hedman Karlsson avoids the damage to the body.
Hedman Karlsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henry .
Hedman Karlsson blocks the elbow strike.
Hedman Karlsson avoiding damage as Henry throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henry .
Hedman Karlsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Henry after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry connects with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Hedman Karlsson.
Henry is breathing heavily.
Hedman Karlsson is leaning against Henry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hedman Karlsson lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Jonthan Henry has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hook to the body lands for Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hedman Karlsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson lands a nice elbow.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a left to the head.
Henry missing with knees to the body.
Hedman Karlsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Henry 's defenses.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hedman Karlsson lands an elbow inside.
Hedman Karlsson breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Hedman Karlsson.
Henry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crunch! Hedman Karlsson slams his shin into Henry 's torso.
Hedman Karlsson lands a head shot.
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!
Hedman Karlsson cracks Henry with an open hand slap.
Henry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hedman Karlsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hedman Karlsson drops his shoulder and cracks Henry with a huge uppercut! Henry goes down! Can Hedman Karlsson finish him?
Henry is rocked!
Hedman Karlsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Oh Henry is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hedman Karlsson working the head and body with strikes.
Hedman Karlsson cracks Henry with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Henry seems to have got his legs back now.
Hedman Karlsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hedman Karlsson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Henry is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Henry prevents Hedman Karlsson from improving position.
Hedman Karlsson slows the pace down.
Hedman Karlsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hedman Karlsson lands an elbow.
Henry can't do much from the bottom here.
Henry is trying to improve his position.
Hedman Karlsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henry keeps working.
Henry is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control the action but Henry is working from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hedman Karlsson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Henry !
Hedman Karlsson dominating with strikes here.
Hedman Karlsson with the ground and pound from mount.
Hedman Karlsson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hedman Karlsson is working for a guillotine from mount but Henry frees his head quite easily.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Henry holds on for dear life, controlling Hedman Karlsson's posture momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The referee warns Henry that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson lands a heavy elbow.
Henry is trying desperately to improve position.
Hedman Karlsson controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Hedman Karlsson.
Henry is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hedman Karlsson working Henry over with strikes here.
Hedman Karlsson avoids the attempt from Henry to control.
Hedman Karlsson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonthan Henry 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hedman Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Hedman Karlsson looks to move away, Henry throws a big counter combo but Hedman Karlsson just gets out of the way.
Henry drives through and clinches with Hedman Karlsson against the cage.
Hedman Karlsson blocks an elbow strike.
Henry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Henry using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hedman Karlsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henry tries a body shot but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
Hedman Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hedman Karlsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Henry 's head backwards.
Hedman Karlsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hedman Karlsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Henry tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hedman Karlsson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry is squirming around, avoiding Hedman Karlsson's attempts to control the action.
Hedman Karlsson punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hedman Karlsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Henry really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control but Henry is having none of it.
Henry tries to hold on but Hedman Karlsson postures up.
Hedman Karlsson working Henry over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedman Karlsson prevents Henry from getting the reversal.
Hedman Karlsson looking to finish Henry with some ground and pound. This is bad for Henry !
Hedman Karlsson content just to control the position here.
Hedman Karlsson dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hedman Karlsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Henry in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hedman Karlsson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Henry tries to hold on but Hedman Karlsson pushes him away.
Hedman Karlsson scoring with strikes but Henry is staying in there.
Hedman Karlsson avoids the attempt from Henry to control.
Hedman Karlsson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Henry looks a forlorn figure.
Hedman Karlsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henry can't escape the position.
Hedman Karlsson controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson with good strikes from the mount here!
Hedman Karlsson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Henry ! Hedman Karlsson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Henry and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Oliver Hedman Karlsson waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Harding (ranked 2220 p4p, 349 weight class) and Dimitri Vasleyiev (ranked 1194 p4p, 185 weight class). Harding comes to the cage accompanied by Bitch School. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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172 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Harding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dimitri Vasleyiev!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasleyiev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dimitri Vasleyiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Vasleyiev does it's job there.
Harding takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harding chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harding swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasleyiev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev slips under a jab from Harding.
Harding looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vasleyiev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hardings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harding takes a swing at Vasleyiev's ribcage but misses.
Harding moves away from the strike by Vasleyiev.
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!
Vasleyiev jabs Harding to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harding misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vasleyiev lands a body shot.
Vasleyiev throws a good cross that connects.
Vasleyiev connects with the punch.
Harding takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut there from Vasleyiev.
Some bone on bone action there as Vasleyiev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasleyiev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harding counters with a straight right hand.
Vasleyiev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Harding looks to land a right hand but Vasleyiev moved out of range.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding lands a nice shot that snaps Vasleyiev's head back.
Vasleyiev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harding ducks right into an uppercut from Vasleyiev.
Harding connects with a leg kick. Vasleyiev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick but Harding moved away.
Harding throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vasleyiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Vasleyiev wants to land a leg kick but Harding is out of range.
Vasleyiev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harding takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vasleyiev punishes Harding's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Harding throws a leg kick
and Vasleyiev counters with an outside leg kick.
Harding throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vasleyiev counters with a nice uppercut.
Harding connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harding makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vasleyiev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harding tries to move into range but Vasleyiev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vasleyiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harding.
Harding with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vasleyiev misses with a few strikes there.
Vasleyiev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harding is able to avoid easily.
Harding takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harding takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Vasleyiev.
Harding loads up on a big right hand but Vasleyiev slips the punch.
Vasleyiev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Vasleyiev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Harding misses with a hook. Vasleyiev ducked under it nicely.
Harding takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Vasleyiev.
Nice defenses there by Vasleyiev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harding misses with a leg kick
and Vasleyiev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vasleyiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasleyiev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vasleyiev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHarding.
Vasleyiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding is looking to slow Vasleyiev down with leg kicks.
Harding motions for Vasleyiev to come forward. Harding throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vasleyiev lands the left hand.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Vasleyiev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Harding misses with the body kick
and Vasleyiev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vasleyiev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harding has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harding just misses with a punch to the body.
Harding is looking to score with low kicks.
Vasleyiev is looking for the big counter here.
Vasleyiev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick but Harding moved away.
Harding throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vasleyiev on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasleyiev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vasleyiev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Harding had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev checks a low kick from Harding.
Vasleyiev throws a body shot but no joy.
Harding misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Harding coming out on top.
Vasleyiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Harding is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Vasleyiev blocks the leg kick.
Harding looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vasleyiev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harding's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vasleyiev under the eye.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick but Harding moves out of range easily.
Harding takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vasleyiev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasleyiev takes one to the chin there.
Harding swings for the body but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Vasleyiev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vasleyiev checks a low kick from Harding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Vasleyiev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harding throws a series of punches but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Harding looks to land a right hand but Vasleyiev moved out of range.
Vasleyiev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harding jabs Vasleyiev right on the nose. Vasleyiev blinks but takes it well.
Vasleyiev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harding takes a swing at Vasleyiev's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Harding finds it's target.
Harding checks a low kick from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev misses with a right hand
and Harding makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dimitri Vasleyiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harding tries a low kick but Vasleyiev avoids it.
Vasleyiev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vasleyiev throws a hook to the side of Harding's head but Harding sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harding lands with an uppercut that bounces Vasleyiev off the cage and back into range.
Harding walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vasleyiev tried to score with a low kick but Harding checks it.
Harding tries to work over Vasleyiev's front leg with a kick but Vasleyiev checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harding ducks under a wild hook from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Harding.
Vasleyiev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasleyiev checks a leg kick.
Vasleyiev throws an overhand right that lands on Harding's shoulder, as Harding tries to avoid the shot.
Harding cracks Vasleyiev with an open hand slap.
Vasleyiev misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Harding misses the target.
Vasleyiev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harding with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vasleyiev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Vasleyiev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harding can pounce on him.
Vasleyiev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harding is out of range.
Harding throws the kick towards the body but Vasleyiev avoids it.
Harding missing with a left hand there. Vasleyiev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harding pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vasleyiev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harding throws a leg kick
and Vasleyiev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasleyiev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harding motions for Vasleyiev to come forward. Harding throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vasleyiev blocks a low kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vasleyiev, right into the meat.
Harding fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vasleyiev misses with a looping left.
Harding looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Harding ducks right into an uppercut from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Harding takes a step back to recover.
Harding tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vasleyiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice straight punches there by Vasleyiev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev misses with a body kick.
Vasleyiev throws a body punch but Harding moves out of range.
Harding feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Vasleyiev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Vasleyiev misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harding's hands.
A jab from Vasleyiev misses.
Harding was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Harding cracks a nice hook into Vasleyiev's ribs.
Harding throws a leg kick which misses Vasleyiev's front leg but catches the back leg as Vasleyiev tries to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harding.
That kick from Harding tenderised Vasleyiev's leg. Vasleyiev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harding wants to slow Vasleyiev down by chopping away at his legs.
Harding displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasleyiev throws out the jab.
Vasleyiev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harding can pounce on him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Vasleyiev scores with a four punch combination!
Harding moves out of range of the leg kick from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harding counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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 low kick from Harding misses
and Vasleyiev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Vasleyiev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev misses with a leg kick
letting Harding counter with a right hand.
A jab from Vasleyiev does it's job there.
Harding slips a straight right by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev digs a good body shot into Harding's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vasleyiev checks a leg kick.
Vasleyiev throws out a counter right but Harding avoids it with no problem.
Harding throws a shot from downtown. Vasleyiev moves away and avoids it.
Vasleyiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harding manages to avoid it.
Vasleyiev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harding sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasleyiev misses with a straight left.
Harding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasleyiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Harding.
Vasleyiev moves forwards but Harding connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Harding there.
Harding tries to land a leg kick but Vasleyiev saw it coming and moves away.
Vasleyiev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harding counters with an inside leg kick.
Harding cracks Vasleyiev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vasleyiev scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the body from Harding misses
and Vasleyiev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasleyiev checks a low kick from Harding.
Vasleyiev blocks a leg kick.
Harding throws a right and a left that both miss.
A leg kick checked by Vasleyiev.
Harding feints and then cracks Vasleyiev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vasleyiev down.
Harding takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vasleyiev throws a combination that misses
and Harding counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harding showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasleyiev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasleyiev throws an overhand right that lands on Harding's shoulder, as Harding tries to avoid the shot.
Vasleyiev lands a leg kick that knocks Harding off balance momentarily.
Vasleyiev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harding sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Vasleyiev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Harding wants to land a leg kick but Vasleyiev is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasleyiev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harding counters with an outside leg kick.
Harding throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vasleyiev.
Harding walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vasleyiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasleyiev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from Vasleyiev misses
and Harding counters with a good low kick that Vasleyiev was not able to check.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vasleyiev.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harding, right into the meat.
Vasleyiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harding checks the leg kick.
Harding looks to land a left hand but Vasleyiev moved out of range nicely.
Vasleyiev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Harding fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick but Harding sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harding buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vasleyiev just misses with a punch to the body.
Harding throws a body kick that misses
and Vasleyiev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harding walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vasleyiev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harding connects with a leg kick. Vasleyiev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Vasleyiev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harding takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vasleyiev throws a series of punches but Harding avoids them all with ease.
Harding's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vasleyiev under the eye.
Harding throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vasleyiev's head.
Vasleyiev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harding is looking to slow Vasleyiev down with leg kicks.
Vasleyiev lands with a straight right. Harding didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harding feints and then cracks Vasleyiev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vasleyiev down.
Harding misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasleyiev avoids the body shot from Harding.
A slow jab from Harding misses its intended target.
Harding throws a wild body kick that Vasleyiev sees coming a mile off.
Vasleyiev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vasleyiev is looking to score with low kicks.
Vasleyiev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harding walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vasleyiev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vasleyiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Harding misses
and Vasleyiev counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasleyiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vasleyiev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasleyiev is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev avoids the body shot from Harding.
Harding tried to score with a low kick but Vasleyiev checks it.
Vasleyiev thows a body kick. Harding tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harding, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasleyiev connects with a solid leg kick.
Vasleyiev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harding throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Harding is predictable there
and Vasleyiev counters with a good low kick that Harding was not able to check.
Vasleyiev takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Harding misses the target.
Harding takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasleyiev checks a leg kick.
Vasleyiev misses with a lunging right hand
and Harding cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasleyiev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harding takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dimitri Vasleyiev.
Well Vasleyiev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Shlemenko (ranked 1668 p4p, 225 weight class) and Iikka Runnisto (ranked 1409 p4p, 197 weight class). Shlemenko comes to the cage accompanied by Omarion Ft. Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko - Post To Be. Runnisto has chosen Alta Pois - Sie sua näkköös! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Shlemenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iikka Runnisto!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shlemenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Runnisto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shlemenko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shlemenko misses with a right hand
and Runnisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shlemenko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up.
Runnisto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shlemenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Runnisto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shlemenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto tries to sprawl but Shlemenko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Runnisto is looking for a sweep. Shlemenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Runnisto manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runnisto is pulling down on Shlemenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Shlemenko, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shlemenko trying to control but Runnisto is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shlemenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spar Bros in the buildup to the fight.
Runnisto misses with a few strikes there.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shlemenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Runnisto punishes Shlemenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Shlemenko.
Runnisto misses with a combination
and Shlemenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Runnisto thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Shlemenko throws a big shot that misses.
Shlemenko slips a jab and a cross from Runnisto.
Shlemenko throws a big counter combination but Runnisto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Runnisto misses with a wild combination.
Shlemenko lands with a straight right. Runnisto didn't see that one coming.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Runnisto scores with a four punch combination!
Runnisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runnisto throws a right and a left that Shlemenko avoids nicely.
Shlemenko attempts a counter takedown but Runnisto avoids it well and moves away.
Shlemenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shlemenko loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Shlemenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Shlemenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shlemenko scores with a jab.
Shlemenko slips a jab and a cross from Runnisto.
Shlemenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Runnisto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Runnisto misses with a body shot
and Shlemenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shlemenko misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Shlemenko throws a right hand that Runnisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Runnisto also avoids with ease.
Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shlemenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko moves to clinch but Runnisto breaks away
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shlemenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shlemenko thuds a left hand into Runnisto's body.
Shlemenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Runnisto throws a series of punches but Shlemenko avoids them all with ease.
Runnisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shlemenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto connects with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Shlemenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shlemenko.
Shlemenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Shlemenko is out of range.
Shlemenko misses with a straight right.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shlemenko throws out the jab.
Runnisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shlemenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto feints a jab promting Shlemenko to slip. Runnisto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shlemenko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oooooh!!! Runnisto has knocked Shlemenko down with a huge combo! Runnisto steps away and waves a wobbly Shlemenko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Shlemenko is rocked!
Runnisto dances in with a quick combination. Shlemenko is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Runnisto snaps Shlemenko's head back. Shlemenko stumbles backwards against the cage. Runnisto steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Shlemenko's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Shlemenko just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iikka Runnisto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thatcher Halverson (ranked 523 p4p, 73 weight class) and Francisco Antonio Laureana (ranked 1330 p4p, 185 weight class). Halverson comes into the arena with Enter Sandman blaring out of the sound system. 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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195 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Thatcher Halverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Francisco Antonio Laureana!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halverson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laureana shoots in but Halverson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Halverson loads up on a big right hand but Laureana slips the punch.
Laureana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halverson.
Laureana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halverson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halverson lands in his opponent's guard.
Halverson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've been hearing good reports from Halverson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laureana has Halverson pulled in close to control his posture.
Laureana looking for a sweep. Not yet Laureana, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laureana keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
Laureana seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laureana wants to stand and escape but Halverson is having none of it.
Laureana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halverson is one step ahead there.
Laureana has control of Halverson's left arm, preventing Halverson from doing any damage.
Halverson advances position into side control!
Halverson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Laureana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halverson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laureana is looking for a sweep.
Laureana regains half guard.
Halverson moves nicely into side control.
Laureana struggling a bit here.
Laureana avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Halverson.
Halverson working the ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Halverson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Laureana is looking for a sweep.
Halverson scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halverson with the ground and pound but Laureana regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Halverson trying to control from half guard but Laureana is working away.
Laureana has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shark Tank MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Laureana keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Laureana punching from the bottom.
Laureana taking some punishment here, with Halverson in his half guard.
Laureana trying to control but Halverson postures up.
Laureana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Halverson trying to control the action but Laureana is working from the bottom.
Laureana has hold of Halverson's hands but Halverson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Laureana trying to control from the bottom.
Halverson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laureana knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Halverson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Halverson wants to control but Laureana is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halverson trying to advance position but Laureana counters by regaining guard.
Laureana is trying to control the position but Halverson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thatcher Halverson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Halverson looks to land a left hand but Laureana moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Laureana's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Halverson lands a jab to Laureana's midsection.
Halverson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laureana can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Halverson. No joy for Laureana on that attempt.
Halverson throws a jab when Laureana was well out of range.
Laureana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halverson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Laureana napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Halverson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Laureana some visible discomfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana is looking to regain half guard here but Halverson keeps moving and retains side control.
Laureana is not content to let Halverson control the position.
Laureana is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laureana holds on to Halverson's head and controls the position momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Laureana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halverson throws an elbow but Laureana slips to the side and avoids it well.
Halverson scoring with punches from side control.
Halverson tries to score with some ground and pound. Laureana controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Laureana can't do much from the bottom here.
Laureana prevents Halverson from improving position.
Laureana keeps Halverson under control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laureana tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Halverson easily slips into full mount!
Halverson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Laureana really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halverson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halverson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Laureana?
Laureana is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halverson working the ground and pound effectively.
Halverson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laureana working to try and regain half guard.
Halverson dominating with strikes here.
Halverson with shots to the head and body - Laureana looks very uncomfortable down there.
Halverson tries to control but Laureana wriggling away.
Laureana regains half guard.
Halverson is thwarting Laureana's attempts to control the position.
Halverson working over Laureana with some ground and pound. Laureana looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Laureana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laureana kicks Halverson off and gets to his feet.
Laureana decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laureana with the ground and pound but Halverson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Laureana passes Halverson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laureana trying to pass the guard but Halverson defending well.
Laureana tries to stand but can't do so whilst Halverson controls his leg.
Halverson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laureana wants to free his trapped foot but Halverson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thatcher Halverson 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.
Laureana ducks under a wild hook from Halverson.
Halverson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Laureana counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Laureana.
Laureana holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Halverson has Laureana pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laureana manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Laureana drags the fight down to the ground.
Halverson working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana wants to sweep but no luck.
Halverson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Halverson passes Laureana's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halverson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halverson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Halverson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Halverson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laureana defending well though.
Laureana is trying to get back to full guard.
Laureana taking some punishment here, with Halverson in his half guard.
Laureana is trying is best to control the position here.
Halverson is trying to control the action in half guard but Laureana is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halverson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laureana controlling the position for now.
Halverson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Laureana's thigh. Laureana counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halverson trying to control but Laureana is working from the bottom.
Laureana pulls Halverson in close to his closed guard and prevents Halverson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Halverson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laureana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halverson has managed to get both his arms back between Laureana's legs - danger averted.
Laureana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Halverson is controlling him.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laureana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laureana has his hands on Halverson's head, controlling the position.
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.
Halverson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Halverson shoots in for a takedown but Laureana shows good takedown defense.
Laureana wants to counter the offense by Halverson and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halverson misses with a straight left.
Laureana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Halverson pinned against the cage. Halverson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Halverson misses the target.
Laureana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Halverson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laureana gets the takedown into side control.
Halverson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laureana is keen to just control but Halverson is a slippery customer.
Laureana throws a strike but Halverson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Halverson working a defensive guard here.
Halverson working for a triangle but Laureana defends it easily.
Halverson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laureana manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Thatcher Halverson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Halverson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laureana defends it nicely.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Halverson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Halverson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Halverson's face as Laureana controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halverson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Halverson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laureana decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Halverson scores with a nice head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Halverson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Halverson.
Laureana 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.
Halverson wants to sweep here but Laureana controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laureana trying to control but Halverson is working from the bottom.
Halverson wants to sweep but no luck.
Halverson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laureana.
Laureana stands up and waves to Halverson to follow him.
Halverson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laureana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Halverson swivels and escapes.
Laureana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Halverson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laureana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halverson.
Laureana tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown but Halverson shows good takedown defense.
Laureana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halverson.
Laureana gets caught napping as Halverson dives in and scores a takedown. Laureana manages to retain guard.
Halverson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Laureana being controlled here, momentarily.
Halverson with a nice head shot there.
Halverson wants to pass the guard but Laureana is keeping the position.
Halverson prevents Laureana from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laureana tries to strike from the bottom.
Halverson stopping the sweep attempt from Laureana.
Laureana throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Halverson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laureana keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Halverson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Halverson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thatcher Halverson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halverson landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laureana holds on and takes a little breather.
Laureana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Thatcher Halverson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Halverson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halverson just misses with a punch to the body.
Laureana forces Halverson back against the cage and clinches.
Halverson is trying to break the clinch but Laureana is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Laureana as Halverson tries to tie him up.
Halverson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laureana misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson can't get the takedown.
Laureana breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Laureana misses
and Halverson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Francisco Antonio Laureana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laureana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halverson misses with an uppercut. Laureana saw that one coming.
Halverson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Laureana quickly recovers to half guard.
Laureana tries to roll over but Halverson keeps him under control.
Halverson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Halverson working the head and body with strikes.
Halverson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Laureana wants to improve his position but Halverson is controlling well.
Laureana is in trouble now - Halverson has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halverson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Laureana is bucking up trying to escape but Halverson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Halverson dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halverson with the ground and pound from mount.
Halverson avoids the attempt from Laureana to control.
Halverson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laureana is looking to escape.
Laureana sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laureana desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Halverson is keen to just control but Laureana is a slippery customer.
Halverson works his way into side control.
Halverson working away.
Laureana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Laureana's face, being in this tough position on 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.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laureana keeps working.
Laureana is trying to control Halverson's posture but Halverson avoids it.
Halverson working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halverson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Francisco Antonio Laureana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laureana is working to avoid the ground and pound but Halverson connects with a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thatcher Halverson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Halverson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:46
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thatcher Halverson!
Francisco Antonio Laureana spoke after the fight, saying 'Cant believe this has happened, im going to look at the game plan and make sure next fight will be different'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 371 p4p, 55 weight class) and Gum Shoe (ranked 655 p4p, 112 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gum Shoe!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Shoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shoe scrambles back to his feet.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Shoe moved out of range nicely.
Shoe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Shoe throws a nice head kick!
Shoe avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shoe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Shoe. Those never looked like landing.
Shoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hunt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Jab from Shoe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Shoe slips under a jab.
A clash of legs there as Hunt blocks the low kick.
Shoe slips a straight right by Hunt.
Shoe lands a right hook to the body.
Shoe misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoe lands a jab.
Shoe misses the body punch
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoe is just out of range.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt misses with a hook
enabling Shoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shoe on the side of the head.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.
Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Shoe counters with a thumping low kick.
Hunt scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a jab.
Shoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shoe misses with a head kick.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoe.
It seemed like Shoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt catches Shoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoe lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick by Hunt misses
and Shoe counters with a right hand to the body.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range.
Shoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shoe takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Shoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shoe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shoe throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Shoe thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoe lands with a kick to the temple. Hunt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shoe throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Shoe's shoulder, as Shoe tries to avoid the shot.
Shoe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Shoe moved out of range nicely.
Shoe throws out a powerful jab.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Shoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Shoe walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Shoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shoe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Shoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shoe connects with a looping right hand.
Shoe slips under a jab from Hunt.
Shoe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Shoe lands with a good body shot.
A left lands for Hunt.
A swing and a miss from Shoe.
Hunt scores with the left hand. Shoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Shoe jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Shoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe misses with a jab to the body
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Hunt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Shoe slips under a jab.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Shoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shoe slips a jab from Hunt.
A countering left hand to the body from Shoe misses.
Shoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Shoe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe slips under a jab.
Shoe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shoe blocks a jab.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Shoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunt.
Hunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shoe swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Shoe.
Shoe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Shoe throws a body kick that misses.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shoe jabs at Hunt's body.
Shoe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Shoe blocks the leg kick.
Shoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.
Paul Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Shoe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt slips a straight right by Shoe.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shoe misses with a body kick.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shoe is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoe misses with a body shot.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Shoe shapes to counter with a head kick.
A jab from Shoe does it's job there.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Shoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Shoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shoe. That did some damage!
Shoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunt.
Shoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Shoe lands a nice shot to the body.
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.
Hunt stuns Shoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunt lands a head kick. Shoe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shoe throws a nice head kick!
Hunt misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Shoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Shoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt slips a straight right by Shoe.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Shoe.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shoe.
Hunt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Shoe there.
Shoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shoe throws a nice head kick!
Shoe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hunt scores with a nice strike.
Shoe connects with a looping right hand.
Shoe digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shoe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shoe trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Hunt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Shoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Shoe moves away and avoids it.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shoe takes one on the button.
Shoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoe looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Shoe misses with a straight left.
Shoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shoe.
Shoe walks into a jab.
Shoe connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Shoe staying out of range there.
Hunt avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shoe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Shoe.
Shoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Hunt cracks Shoe with a good jab.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Shoe misses.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shoe. Shoe obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Hunt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shoe scores with a body shot.
Shoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Shoe. Beautiful body shot.
Shoe throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Shoe misses.
Hunt misses with a hook. Shoe ducked under it nicely.
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Shoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt throws a body punch but Shoe moves out of range.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shoe.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shoe throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Shoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shoe swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Shoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunt's head.
Shoe throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Shoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunt's sensitive parts.
Shoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Shoe misses.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Shoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoe lands a body shot.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Shoe counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Shoe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shoe circles away quickly and effectively.
Shoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Shoe throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Hunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a hook. Shoe ducked under it nicely.
Shoe scores with a body shot.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Shoe flicks out a counter leg kick but Hunt steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hunt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shoe tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shoe throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Shoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunt. Hunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt throwing a counter right hand but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Shoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe lands with a shot to the body.
Shoe scores with a nice body kick.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Shoe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Shoe misses its intended target.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shoe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
Hunt feints and then cracks Shoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shoe down.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Shoe with an uppercut!
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunt is looking to chop away at Shoe's legs.
Hunt backing away here, and Shoe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hunt throws a solid leg kick but Shoe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunt.
A little jabbing left from Shoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Shoe.
Shoe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shoe duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shoe.
Shoe throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt moves out of range as Shoe throws a body kick.
Shoe swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Shoe connects with a leg kick. Hunt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Shoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
letting Shoe counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Hunt misses
and Shoe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Shoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoe.
Shoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Shoe counters with an inside leg kick.
Shoe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shoe slips under a jab from Hunt.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoe tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt scores with the left hand. Shoe knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shoe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Shoe is looking to chop away at Hunt's legs.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shoe.
A jab lands there for Hunt.
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 connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.
Shoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt shoots in for a double leg but Shoe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shoe throws the kick towards the body but Hunt avoids it.
Shoe is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shoe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunt scrambles back to his feet.
Shoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Shoe avoids it.
Shoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
Hunt cracks Shoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Shoe defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Shoe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a body punch but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and Shoe settles back down.
Shoe lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Shoe misses with a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a takedown into side control.
Shoe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoe tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Shoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shoe lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoe.
A cross from Shoe lands.
Shoe is looking to land body kicks.
Shoe throws a solid leg kick but Hunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shoe.
A cross from Shoe lands.
Shoe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shoe.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Shoe misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt scores with a nice head shot.
Hunt throws a hook but Shoe avoids it easily.
Shoe checks a low kick from Hunt.
As Hunt backs off Shoe throws a huge counter combo but Hunt manages to avoid it all.
Shoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
Shoe looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Shoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shoe lands with an overhand left.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Shoe misses with a body shot.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shoe cracks the inside of Hunt's front leg.
Hunt checks a low kick from Shoe.
Shoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt scores with a jab.
Hunt throws a hook but Shoe avoids it easily.
Shoe avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Shoe moves away and avoids it.
Shoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe swinging wildly here.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shoe misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Shoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shoe.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Shoe.
Hunt tries to counter with a takedown but Shoe is quick to defend against it.
Hunt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gum Shoe.
Well Shoe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gum Shoe!
After the big win, Gum Shoe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ON TAP 160Q Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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