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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gum Shoe (ranked 344 p4p, 54 weight class) and Manu Ahonen (ranked 1447 p4p, 213 weight class). Ahonen has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



178 cm
27
180 lbs
12 - 4 - 0
182 cm
26
178 lbs
5 - 1 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin


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Aspire Clothing


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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gum Shoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manu Ahonen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahonen scores with a nice right hand.
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown but Shoe shows good takedown defense.
Shoe throwing a counter right hand but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Ahonen blocks a jab.
Ahonen throws a right hand that misses
and Shoe counters with a series of strikes. Ahonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ahonen 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.
A slow jab from Shoe misses its intended target.
Shoe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ahonen.
Shoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Ahonen gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ahonen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shoe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahonen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoe is trying to get back to full guard.
Ahonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shoe's head.
Ahonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ahonen is looking to take a break and control but Shoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shoe is trying to stand.
Ahonen prevents Shoe from improving his position.
Shoe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ahonen on the ground.
Shoe wants to control but Ahonen is keeping busy.
Shoe taking some punishment here, with Ahonen in his half guard.
Shoe wants to get back to his feet.
Shoe is trying to get back to full guard.
Ahonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ahonen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ahonen winds up and cracks Shoe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen uses his free foot to push down on Shoe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shoe.
Ahonen prevents Shoe from getting the reversal.
Shoe is bucking up trying to escape but Ahonen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ahonen with the ground and pound from mount.
Ahonen landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahonen thowing shots but they're missing.
Ahonen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ahonen lands with some strikes.
Shoe tries to hold on but Ahonen pushes him away.
Ahonen scoring with strikes but Shoe is staying in there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shoe is looking to escape.
Ahonen with shots to the head and body - Shoe looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoe controls the position.
Ahonen landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Ahonen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shoe is trying to stand.
Ahonen looking to control but Shoe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shoe is in a horrible position here. Ahonen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ahonen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shoe?
Ahonen landing strikes from the mount and Shoe is in trouble!
Ahonen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shoe looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen with the ground and pound from mount.
Ahonen looking to finish Shoe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shoe!
Shoe squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Shoe is desperately trying to improve his position but Ahonen has a good base and remains in mount.
Ahonen landing punches.
Ahonen looking to control but Shoe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shoe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ahonen stops Shoe from getting back to his feet.
Ahonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!


Ahonen misses the shot to the body.
Shoe moves forwards but Ahonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shoe misses the shot to the body.
Ahonen tests Shoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shoe checks a leg kick.
Ahonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Ahonen blocks the low kick.
Shoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ahonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shoe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen lands with a right hand.
A jab from Shoe misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Shoe.
Shoe cracks the inside of Ahonen's front leg.
Ahonen walks into a left hand.
Shoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahonen counters with a three punch combo that has Shoe backing up. Shoe nods at Ahonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Gum Shoe is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Ahonen.
Ahonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shoe.
Ahonen blocks the body kick.
Shoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shoe throws a chopping leg kick but Ahonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahonen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahonen.
Shoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ahonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ahonen. Ahonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahonen lands with an overhand left.
Ahonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Shoe as he checks the leg kick.
Ahonen lands a jab to the head.
Ahonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Shoe off the cage and back into range.
Shoe misses with a hook. Ahonen ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Ahonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shoe. Shoe obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Ahonen misses.
Shoe is looking to counter punch.
Ahonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a wild body shot.
Ahonen scores with a jab.
Shoe throws a leg kick which misses Ahonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahonen tries to avoid it.
Ahonen is looking to clinch.
Good exchange - Ahonen coming out on top.
Ahonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shoe.
Ahonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Shoe tenderised Ahonen's leg. Ahonen is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ahonen missing with a left hand there. Shoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Ahonen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahonen slips under a jab from Shoe.
Shoe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ahonen. That one must have hurt.
Ahonen misses with a looping right.
Shoe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ahonen misses with a hook.
Ahonen throws a jab when Shoe was well out of range.
Manu Ahonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahonen tries to clinch
and Shoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ahonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shoe on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ahonen misses its intended target.
Shoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ahonen connects with a leg kick. Shoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ahonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shoe throws a right and a left that Ahonen avoids nicely.
Ahonen misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shoe.
Shoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahonen.
Shoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahonen walks into a straight right hand from Shoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Shoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shoe works Ahonen's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Shoe is predictable there
and Ahonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Ahonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Shoe counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!


Ahonen throws a body punch but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ahonen with the counter takedown but Shoe avoids it easily.
Ahonen blocks a jab.
Ahonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ahonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe fakes the leg kick and cracks Ahonen in the body.
Ahonen scores with a nice right hand.
Ahonen throws a low kick but Shoe avoids it.
Shoe lands a head kick. Ahonen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahonen.
Shoe needs to keep his hands up - Ahonen had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen slips under a jab from Shoe.
Ahonen scores with a hook to the body. Shoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice jab there from Ahonen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen checks a low kick from Shoe.
Shoe staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe throws a front kick aimed at Ahonen's knee but Ahonen avoids it well.
Ahonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahonen tries to clinch up but Shoe circles away and keeps his distance.
Shoe is looking to counter punch.
Ahonen throws a hook but Shoe avoids it easily.
Ahonen throws a push kick but Shoe slaps the foot to one side.
Ahonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shoe throws out a leg kick but Ahonen moves out of range and Shoe only half commits.
Shoe loads up on a big right hand but Ahonen slips the punch.
Ahonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ahonen misses with a hook
and Shoe counters with a body kick that stops Ahonen in his tracks momentarily.
Ahonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Shoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ahonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shoe tries to move into range but Ahonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen misses with a hook. Shoe ducked under it nicely.
Ahonen lands a slapping body 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!
Shoe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ahonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Ahonen misses
and Shoe counters with a straight right hand.
Shoe throws a head kick but Ahonen moves out of range.
Shoe tests Ahonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahonen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ahonen dips to his left and cracks Shoe with an uppercut!
Ahonen misses with a wild body shot.
Shoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahonen.
Shoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gum Shoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Ahonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ahonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Ahonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shoe's hands.
Shoe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big right from Shoe misses.
Shoe staying out of range there.
Shoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ahonen lands a head shot.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ahonen can pounce on him.
Nice body kick from Shoe.
Ahonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shoe swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
A nice side step and Ahonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe throws a low kick but Ahonen moves out of range easily.
Shoe throws a looping overhand right but Ahonen ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen moves away from the strike by Shoe.
Ahonen lands a slapping body shot.
Ahonen throws a shot to the body.
Shoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahonen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shoe.
Ahonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ahonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Ahonen.

Shoe tries to keep at a distance but Ahonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ahonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen prevents a body shot from Shoe.
Ahonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Ahonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ahonen 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Ahonen!

A less than humble Manu Ahonen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Gum Shoe was interviewed post fight and said 'I will stick to you like glue until I find you and keel yew!'.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Pound (ranked 1259 p4p, 138 weight class) and Alexei Chernokov (ranked 864 p4p, 91 weight class). Chernokov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Disaster strikes - Mushroom cloud kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dick Pound has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



176 cm
25
162 lbs
9 - 5 - 1
174 cm
26
159 lbs
14 - 7 - 1
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank


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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 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Pound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Chernokov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pound ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.

Chernokov closes the distance and pushes Pound back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Pound as the two fighters clinch.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Pound.
Pound has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Still in the clinch, Chernokov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chernokov slowing the pace effectively.

Pound's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chernokov tries for a takedown but Pound circles away easily
and Pound counters with a stiff right hand.
Pound 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.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pound is just out of range.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pound takes a swing at Chernokov's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Chernokov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chernokov wants to clinch
and Pound counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernokov misses with a shot to the body
letting Pound counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound takes a swing at Chernokov's ribcage but misses.
Pound takes a swing at Chernokov's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Pound.
Chernokov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pound tests Chernokov's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Chernokov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pound to the ground. Chernokov is now in Pound's guard.
Chernokov postures up and lands a big shot to Pound's brow.
Chernokov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pound works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pound trying to keep a closed guard but Chernokov is proving a slippery customer.
Pound has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov won't allow Pound to sweep him here.
Pound working a defensive guard here.
Pound tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pound being controlled here, momentarily.
Pound trying to keep a closed guard but Chernokov is proving a slippery customer.
Pound is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chernokov with the counter takedown but Pound avoids it easily.
Chernokov throws a right hand that Pound ducks under and follows up with a left that Pound also avoids with ease.
Nice jab there from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pound throwing a counter right hand but Chernokov manages to avoid it.
Chernokov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dick Pound is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pound avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Pound lands a really nice looking cross but Chernokov seems unphased.
Chernokov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pound counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pound misses with a hook.
Chernokov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chernokov misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernokov. Pound does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernokov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernokov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pound appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pound throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chernokov has a takedown stuffed.
Dick Pound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a shot to the body
enabling Pound to counter with a crisp jab.
Pound with a hook.
Pound avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pound.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pound.
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chernokov works Pound's body with a nice hook.
Chernokov misses with a shot to the body
and Pound counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chernokov tries for a takedown but Pound sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Chernokov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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 Dick Pound will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!


Chernokov throws a right hand that misses
and Pound counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pound throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Chernokov to counter with a crisp jab.
Pound is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pound stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pound wants it to stay on the feet.
Pound slips a jab from Chernokov.
Pound swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chernokov avoids the body shot from Pound.
Chernokov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pound defends it well.
Pound scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pound. Chernokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernokov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pound thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernokov misses with an uppercut.
Dick Pound is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov shoots and misses
and Pound counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pound displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chernokov throws out the jab.
Pound bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chernokov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chernokov misses with a right hand
and Pound counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernokov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chernokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pound swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pound ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pound connects with an inside leg kick.
Pound darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pound scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chernokov slips under a jab.
Pound is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chernokov can do to turn this around?
Pound uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chernokov.
Pound tests Chernokov's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Chernokov is rocked!
Chernokov lands with a shot to the body.
Pound ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernokov moves away.
Chernokov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pound manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound staying out of range there.
Pound showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chernokov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernokov moves out of range as Pound strikes.
Pound ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Pound slips under a jab.
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pound was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
Pound gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chernokov.
Pound sizes up Chernokov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pound throws a hook to the side of Chernokov's head but Chernokov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pound scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chernokov looks to land a right hand but Pound moved out of range.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Pound on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pound scores with the left hand. Chernokov knows he should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pound lands with a good body shot.
Pound slips under a jab from Chernokov.
Pound uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chernokov.
Nice takedown defense from Pound. No joy for Chernokov on that attempt.
Dick Pound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Chernokov.
Pound throws the left hand but Chernokov avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chernokov! But no joy.
Chernokov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chernokov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pound counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chernokov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pound finish him?
Pound misses with a low kick as Chernokov jumps back.
Chernokov seems to have recovered his senses.
Good exchange - Pound coming out on top.
Chernokov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pound.
Chernokov scores with a hook.
Pound throws an overhand right that lands on Chernokov's shoulder, as Chernokov tries to avoid the shot.
Chernokov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov slips a straight right by Pound.
Chernokov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pound throws the left hand but Chernokov avoids the punch easily.
Chernokov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pound doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pound cracks a nice hook into Chernokov's ribs.
Pound bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chernokov's head.
Chernokov moves away from the strike by Pound.

Chernokov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pound napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pound is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Pound's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Pound dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!


Nice jab there from Pound.
Chernokov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pound moves away.
Pound bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chernokov goes for a double leg but Pound avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pound continues to drive forward.
Chernokov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pound.
Pound ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Pound enables Chernokov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pound manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pound is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pound is on top in guard.

Chernokov keeping moving, preventing Pound from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chernokov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Chernokov is looking to improve his position but Pound isn't that keen on the idea.
Chernokov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Pound is trying to work for a kimura but Chernokov is defending well.
Pound wants to pass the guard but Chernokov is defending well.
Alexei Chernokov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pound is looking for a kimura here.
Alexei Chernokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chernokov is in trouble now - Pound has advanced to mount!
Pound prevents Chernokov from getting the reversal.
Pound can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chernokov is looking to escape.
Pound tries to take Chernokov's back but instead Chernokov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dick Pound is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Pound seems content to control.
Pound wants to pass the guard but Chernokov is defending well.
Chernokov tries to roll over but Pound keeps him under control.
Pound is controlling the pace.

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.
Pound is looking to take a break and control but Chernokov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chernokov trying to control but Pound postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chernokov misses with some strikes from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chernokov takes one on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Pound showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pound, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Pound!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
53%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Brunson (ranked 798 p4p, 86 weight class) and Mush Mouth (ranked 1446 p4p, 167 weight class). Mush Mouth is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.



188 cm
35
260 lbs
25 - 6 - 0
191 cm
28
270 lbs
9 - 8 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Doyle Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mush Mouth!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunson blocks the body kick.

Brunson closes the distance and pushes Mouth back into the cage.
Brunson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mouth.
A body shot lands from Brunson.
Mouth blocks the elbow strike.
Mouth tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brunson misses with a punch to the body.
Mouth blocks the elbow strike.
Brunson stops a takedown attempt from Mouth.
Mouth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doyle Brunson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mush Mouth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouth blocks the elbow strike.
Brunson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brunson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brunson stops a takedown attempt from Mouth.
Brunson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Mush Mouth has been cut.
Brunson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mouth's defenses.
Mouth drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brunson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brunson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mouth misses with a double jab.
Brunson throws a body punch but Mouth moves out of range.
Mouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunson.
Mouth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mouth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brunson has time to react.
Brunson misses with a hook
and Mouth counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brunson has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunson lands with a left to the head.
Brunson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brunson lands a damaging elbow.
Brunson lands a nice elbow.
Mouth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brunson prevents it.
Brunson can't find room to land a body shot as Mouth controls the action.
Brunson misses with an elbow over the top.
Brunson cracks Mouth with a nice body shot.
Mouth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brunson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brunson throws an elbow that misses.
Brunson lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson lands a body shot.
Brunson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mouth looks winded!
Brunson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mouth or not.
Mouth dodges an elbow strike from Brunson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brunson.
Nice elbow from Brunson.
Brunson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mouth takes a shot to the head.
Brunson lands an elbow inside.
Brunson lands an elbow just above Mouth 's eye.
Mouth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brunson tries to throw a body punch but Mouth avoids it by throwing Brunson back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brunson gets underhooks to prevent Mouth's takedown attempt.
Mouth has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brunson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mouth can turn it around.
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!
Mouth tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brunson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brunson gets underhooks to prevent Mouth's takedown attempt.
Mouth tries for a takedown but Brunson manages to get underhooks.
Brunson lands a nice uppercut.
Mouth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brunson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brunson throws an elbow but it misses.
Brunson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brunson lands an elbow just above Mouth 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doyle Brunson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mush Mouth's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.


Mouth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brunson's sensitive parts.
Mouth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brunson scores with a nice strike.
Mush Mouth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mouth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mouth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brunson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That has opened up Mush Mouth's cut even more.

Brunson has managed to clinch.
Brunson tries to work over Mouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brunson tries a body shot but Mouth blocks it.
Mouth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brunson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brunson lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mouth throws a counter combo.
Brunson throws a head kick but Mouth moves out of range.
Brunson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouth missing with a left hand there. Brunson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brunson lands with a shot to the body.
Mouth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brunson's head backwards.
Brunson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mouth throws a hook but Brunson blocks it.
Brunson tries to counter by clinching up but Mouth breaks away and moves out of range.
Brunson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mouth.
Mouth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mouth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mouth.
Nice body punch from Brunson.
Mouth is breathing heavily.
Brunson moves away from the strike by Mouth.
No joy there for Mouth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mouth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brunson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Brunson moves into the clinch successfully.
Doyle Brunson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mouth blocks an elbow strike.
Mouth is trying to drag Brunson to the mat but Brunson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brunson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunson lands an elbow that stopped Mouth in his tracks for a moment.
Brunson lands an elbow that stopped Mouth in his tracks for a moment.

The cut above Mush Mouth's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brunson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mouth is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brunson is defending well.
Doyle Brunson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mush Mouth.
A right handed body shot lands from Brunson.
Mouth goes for a takedown attempt but Brunson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brunson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brunson wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mouth does it's job there.
Brunson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mouth swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Brunson rushes Mouth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brunson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mouth can do to turn this around?
Brunson can't find room to land a body shot as Mouth controls the action.
Brunson lands an elbow that stopped Mouth in his tracks for a moment.
Brunson lands an elbow that stopped Mouth in his tracks for a moment.

Mush Mouth's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Brunson digs a right hand into Mouth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mouth's gas tank.
Good body shot from Brunson.
Brunson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mush Mouth's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Doyle Brunson!
Doyle Brunson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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RATING
40%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chang Thong Song (ranked 662 p4p, 77 weight class) and Neculai Costel (ranked 1454 p4p, 160 weight class). Costel has chosen Ain't No Sunshine as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.



176 cm
29
158 lbs
18 - 8 - 0
165 cm
28
140 lbs
22 - 9 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible
Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank


Red Light Coffeeshop
RAGS of a RONIN


Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)
Urban Fighter


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 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chang Thong Song!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neculai Costel!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thong Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costel.
Thong Song swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Costel misses.

Costel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Costel lands in his opponent's guard.
Thong Song will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Costel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Thong Song looking for a guillotine here but Costel defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thong Song keeping full guard, as Costel tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costel trying to control but Thong Song is working from the bottom.
Costel throws a big right hand that misses.
Thong Song has his hands on Costel's head, controlling the position.
Costel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Costel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Thong Song is looking for a triangle here but Costel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Thong Song wants to control but Costel postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Costel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thong Song rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Costel's guard! Nice work there by Thong Song!
Costel trying to keep a closed guard but Thong Song is proving a slippery customer.

Costel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thong Song defends it easily.
Costel wants to sweep here but Thong Song controlling him for the moment.

Thong Song decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Costel takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Thong Song misses.
Thong Song scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Costel doesn't seem bothered though.
Thong Song connects with a solid leg kick.
Costel blocks a head kick by Thong Song.
Costel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thong Song defends well and Costel ends up having to push Thong Song into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chang Thong Song is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thong Song ducks under a wild hook from Costel.
A low kick from Thong Song misses
and Costel counters with a nice uppercut.
Costel motions for Thong Song to come forward. Costel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Costel looking to score a takedown here. Thong Song is defending well but Costel drives through and ends up in Thong Song's guard.
Costel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thong Song is keeping the position for now.

Thong Song is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Costel throws an elbow that misses. Thong Song uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Costel's guard. Nice move by Thong Song!


That's four minutes gone in the round.

Costel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thong Song escapes and throws Costel's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Thong Song thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Costel is trying to get back to half guard.
Thong Song has control of an arm but Costel manages to advance to Thong Song's back!
Costel struggling to keep hold of the position.
Costel has the hooks in. Thong Song is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Neculai Costel 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.


Costel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thong Song counters with an outside leg kick.
Thong Song is looking to slow Costel down with leg kicks.
Costel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thong Song lands a lovely overhand right.
Costel swings for the body but Thong Song moves out of range.
Thong Song takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thong Song takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Costel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thong Song.
Thong Song fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Costel on the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Costel.
Costel closes the distance and clinches up with Thong Song, looking for a takedown. Costel pushes Thong Song against the cage but Thong Song circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thong Song appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Costel throws a series of punches but Thong Song moves out of range.
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!
Thong Song connects with a right hand. Costel shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costel tries for a takedown but Thong Song circles away easily
and Thong Song counters with a nice uppercut.
Chang Thong Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neculai Costel.
Thong Song misses with a straight left.
Costel throws out a counter right but Thong Song avoids it with no problem.
Costel throws a hook but Thong Song blocks it.
Thong Song moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thong Song lands a jab to the head.
Neculai Costel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thong Song throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Costel misses with a few strikes there.
Thong Song throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Thong Song.
Thong Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thong Song stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thong Song wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Thong Song misses the target.
Costel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Costel catches Thong Song with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thong Song moves out of range as Costel throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song connects with a jab.
Thong Song with a hook.
Costel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Costel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Costel lands in his opponent's guard.
Costel throws a big elbow that misses.
Costel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thong Song is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thong Song is controlling Costel's posture.
Thong Song working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costel lands a couple of elbows.
Thong Song keeping moving, preventing Costel from controlling successfully.
Thong Song avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Costel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thong Song keeping moving, preventing Costel from controlling successfully.
Costel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Costel with a flurry of punches that miss.

Thong Song looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thong Song seems keen to control Costel's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Costel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Costel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thong Song keeping moving, preventing Costel from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Costel chips away with some ground and pound.
Thong Song controlling Costel's posture.
Costel trying to control the position from guard on top but Thong Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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 Chang Thong Song will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!


Costel scores with a jab to the head.

Thong Song gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thong Song controls Costel momentarily but Costel frees himself.
Thong Song utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thong Song working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Costel.
Costel passes Thong Song's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thong Song keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thong Song is not content to let Costel control the position.
Costel passes to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costel controlling the pace for now.
Costel working Thong Song over with strikes here.

Costel is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Thong Song is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Neculai Costel!
Our winner, Neculai Costel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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pop
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RATING
52%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reco Penn (ranked 480 p4p, 61 weight class) and Because I Can (ranked 3411 p4p, 337 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



172 cm
24
143 lbs
15 - 2 - 1
155 cm
27
145 lbs
14 - 15 - 0
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin


Aspire Clothing


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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 15 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reco Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Because I Can!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
I Can throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Penn is looking to counter punch.
I Can looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
I Can pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from I Can misses the target.
I Can fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Penn moves away from the strike by I Can.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from I Can.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by I Can.
I Can misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Penn counters with a body kick.
Penn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
I Can takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Penn scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
I Can is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Penn with a body shot.
I Can throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
I Can throws a big shot that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Penn.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Penn, right into the meat.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from I Can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penn has closed the distance and engaged I Can in a clinch.
I Can goes for a takedown attempt but Penn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Penn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Penn scores with a spinning back kick!
I Can throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
I Can gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Penn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by I Can.
I Can misses with a series of wild punches.
I Can throws a body shot but no joy.
Penn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on I Can if he has to take too many more of those.
I Can throws a series of punches but Penn avoids them all with ease.
Penn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and I Can has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
I Can has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
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!
Penn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt I Can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
I Can is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Penn stalling against the cage.
Come on Penn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Penn blocking some punches.
I Can can't get the takedown.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn misses with a body punch.
A short right from Penn.
Penn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Penn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
I Can goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I Can looking for a takedown.
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Because I Can.
Penn tries a body shot but I Can blocks it.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn misses with a body punch.
Penn stops a takedown attempt from I Can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Penn.
I Can blocking some punches.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with I Can's elbow.
Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Penn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
I Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn tries to work over I Can's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Penn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Penn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Penn lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn 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.


Penn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Penn throws a front kick that sends I Can stumbling back into the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Penn.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! I Can crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Penn - the referee stops the clock and I Can gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Penn. I Can manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Penn lands a nice leg kick that just misses I Can's sensitive parts.
I Can misses with a looping left.
I Can takes a shot to the body in his stride.
I Can misses with a left hand
and Penn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps I Can thinking.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that I Can can do to turn this around?
Penn throws a nice inside leg kick.
I Can misses with an uppercut
and Penn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Penn clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Come on Penn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reco Penn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

I Can pulls Penn into guard.
Penn wants to get up but he can't break I Can's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
I Can keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Penn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
I Can looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
I Can wants to hit a switch here but Penn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for I Can there!
Penn controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn continues to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Can is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
I Can is working to get back to half guard.
Penn content just to control the position here.
More hug and hope from Penn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
I Can is wriggling around trying to escape.
Penn content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.


Penn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of I Can's head.
Penn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Penn defending well as I Can loads up on a big left hand.
I Can misses with a straight left.
Penn half committed to a counter leg kick.
I Can misses with the combination.
Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Penn lands a front kick.
I Can looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
I Can swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Penn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn thumps I Can with a low kick.
I Can has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Penn.
Penn tries to land a front kick but I Can steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I Can throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
As I Can tries to get set, Penn tries to push him back and clinch up but I Can manages to avoid the attempt.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
I Can is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
I Can closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Penn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reco Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn lets loose with a powerful body kick. I Can will feel that in the morning.
Penn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Penn.
I Can takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big left from I Can misses.
I Can throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Penn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Penn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
I Can misses with a hook
and Penn makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. I Can really felt that one!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I Can swings widly with a right hand
letting Penn counter with a right hand.

I Can is rocked!
I Can switches off momentarily and Penn cracks him with a monster right hand! I Can topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Penn dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Penn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reco Penn!
In his post fight interview, Reco Penn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Because I Can spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ebyn Dall (ranked 496 p4p, 54 weight class) and Alejandro Sepulveda (ranked 911 p4p, 98 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by Under the Blood. Sepulveda has chosen Llorando se Fue as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.



175 cm
27
155 lbs
12 - 4 - 0
159 cm
28
169 lbs
19 - 10 - 2
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


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Red Light Coffeeshop


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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ebyn Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Alejandro Sepulveda!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sepulveda scores with the left hand. Dall knows he should have avoided that one.
Sepulveda darts in looking for a takedown but Dall gets double underhooks and turns Sepulveda into the cage.
Dall is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sepulveda throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sepulveda's coach down at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sepulveda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Sepulveda had a free shot at his head there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dall, as that shot connected.
Sepulveda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
Dall throws a series of punches but Sepulveda moves out of range.
Sepulveda throws a fast counter high kick but Dall manages to duck under it in time.
The crowd cheers as Dall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sepulveda doesn't seem phased though.
Dall avoids the body shot from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sepulveda! But no joy.
Sepulveda goes for a double leg but Dall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dall continues to drive forward.
Dall appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sepulveda moves away.
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!
Dall tries to move into range but Sepulveda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dall connects with a high kick.
Alejandro Sepulveda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall connects with a crisp jab.
Sepulveda shoots for a takedown but Dall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ebyn Dall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Sepulveda.
Dall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sepulveda lands a lovely overhand right.
Sepulveda avoids the body shot from Dall.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sepulveda, right into the meat.
Sepulveda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Dall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sepulveda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sepulveda. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall is looking to counter with head kicks.

Dall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sepulveda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dall is in Sepulveda's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda wants to sweep here but Dall controlling him for the moment.
Sepulveda keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.

Sepulveda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Sepulveda is keeping the position.

Sepulveda working for a triangle but Dall defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sepulveda is proving hard to escape from.
Sepulveda can't keep his opponent in guard - Dall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sepulveda wants to control but Dall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sepulveda won't allow Dall to pass to mount.
Sepulveda is trying to control but Dall passes into side control!

Dall decides to stand back up.

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.
Sepulveda avoids the body shot from Dall.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Dall avoids the head kick by Sepulveda.

Sepulveda gets the takedown into side control.
Sepulveda is looking to take a break and control but Dall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Sepulveda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sepulveda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dall wants to get back to full guard but Sepulveda has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ebyn Dall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Sepulveda dodges the punch combination from Dall.
Sepulveda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sepulveda scrambles back to his feet.
Sepulveda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sepulveda throws a front kick aimed at Dall's knee but Dall avoids it well.
Sepulveda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Sepulveda.
Ebyn Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall throws a jab but it's blocked by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Sepulveda.
Dall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sepulveda.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sepulveda throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sepulveda loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sepulveda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda lands with a kick to the temple. Dall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dall misses with an uppercut. Sepulveda saw that one coming.
Sepulveda closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut.
Dall avoids the body shot from Sepulveda.
Dall scores with a head kick. Sepulveda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sepulveda wants to clinch
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Sepulveda is rocked!
Sepulveda has his takedown stuffed
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Sepulveda is still on wobbly legs! Can Dall finish him?
A decent looking cross lands there for Dall.
Sepulveda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dall counters with a huge left! Sepulveda is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dall isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sepulveda from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dall!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ebyn Dall!
During a confident post fight interview, Ebyn Dall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iikka Runnisto (ranked 999 p4p, 144 weight class) and Thatcher Halverson (ranked 443 p4p, 64 weight class). Runnisto's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alta Pois - Sie sua näkköös!. Halverson has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?



182 cm
26
192 lbs
18 - 8 - 0
196 cm
26
200 lbs
16 - 9 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank


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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 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iikka Runnisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Thatcher Halverson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Runnisto gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Runnisto.

Runnisto breaks from the clinch.
Halverson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Halverson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halverson throws a hook to the side of Runnisto's head but Runnisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halverson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Runnisto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Halverson somewhat.
Runnisto throws a hook but Halverson blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halverson! But no joy.
Halverson misses with a lunging right hand
and Runnisto counters with a one-two to the body.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.
Halverson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halverson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.
Halverson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halverson connects with a body shot.
Halverson shoots in looking for a takedown but Runnisto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halverson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Runnisto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Halverson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halverson! But no joy.
Halverson lands a jab.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Halverson moved out of range.
Runnisto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Halverson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halverson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut.
Runnisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Halverson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Halverson throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runnisto is looking for a counter combo.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the body.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halverson moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
Halverson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halverson misses with a jab to the body
and Runnisto counters with a series of strikes. Halverson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Halverson avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Halverson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Runnisto scrambles back to his feet.
Runnisto misses with a low kick as Halverson jumps back.
Halverson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Halverson misses the target.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the body
and Halverson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Halverson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Halverson misses with a straight left.
Runnisto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Halverson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheers as Halverson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Runnisto doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halverson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Runnisto finds it's way round the side to connect with Halverson's head.
Halverson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Halverson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halverson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Halverson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto misses with a looping right.
Runnisto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut
and Halverson counters with a nice body shot.
Runnisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Halverson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halverson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Runnisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halverson circles away quickly and effectively.
Runnisto scores with a leg kick.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Halverson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Iikka Runnisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thatcher Halverson.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.
Halverson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halverson. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Halverson looks to move away, Runnisto throws a big counter combo but Halverson just gets out of the way.
Halverson fails with a takedown attempt.
Halverson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Halverson takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.


Halverson avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Halverson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Halverson fails with a takedown attempt.
Runnisto connects with a body shot that sends Halverson's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Halverson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Runnisto to the ground. Halverson is now in Runnisto's guard.
Runnisto has control of Halverson's left arm, preventing Halverson from doing any damage.
Halverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halverson advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halverson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Halverson trying to control the action but Runnisto is working from the bottom.
Runnisto parries the strikes from Halverson easily there. Halverson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Runnisto to escape.
Runnisto is not content to let Halverson control the position.
Halverson wants to control for a moment but Runnisto uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Runnisto wants to control but Halverson is keeping busy.

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.
Runnisto is trying to control but Halverson passes into side control!
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Runnisto keeps working.
Runnisto wants to get back to his feet.
Runnisto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halverson is looking to take a break and control but Runnisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Halverson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Runnisto is trying to escape and Halverson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Runnisto is forced to tap! Nice work there by Halverson! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thatcher Halverson!
Post fight, an emotional Thatcher Halverson said 'I'm back in saddle and heading for the top. Yo' promoter man, if you're listening... I want another title shot. And I want it right now!'.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Mendez (ranked 340 p4p, 53 weight class) and Quinoa Smiff (ranked 550 p4p, 90 weight class). Mendez comes into the arena with Angelito blaring out of the sound system. Angelo Mendez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Quinoa Smiff's chin.



190 cm
27
184 lbs
12 - 2 - 0
178 cm
25
177 lbs
11 - 5 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Excellent grappler
Good kicks
Good gas tank


Urban Fighter
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Red Light Coffeeshop
Sin City Allstars


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 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angelo Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinoa Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez scores with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Mendez.
Mendez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendez throws a body shot but no joy.

Smiff darts in and clinches Mendez up against the cage.
Smiff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smiff is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smiff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mendez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smiff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mendez stops a takedown attempt from Smiff.
I was talking to Mendez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Angelo Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.
Mendez has Smiff pressed against the cage, preventing Smiff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mendez prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff is trying to drag Mendez to the mat but Mendez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Mendez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez scores with a sloppy right hand. Smiff should have avoided that one.
Smiff falls off balance throwing a combination

and Mendez counters by moving into the clinch.

Mendez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smiff blocks a jab.
Mendez lands with an uppercut that bounces Smiff off the cage and back into range.
Mendez throws a series of punches but Smiff avoids them all with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Mendez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smiff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Angelo Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Smiff moves into range and clinches up with Mendez.

Mendez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendez keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mendez misses the shot to the body.
Smiff lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Mendez. Those never looked like landing.

Smiff shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Smiff in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mendez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Smiff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Red Light Coffeeshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Hellmuth Jr (ranked 170 p4p, 19 weight class) and Damien Thorn (ranked 751 p4p, 80 weight class). Phil Hellmuth Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Damien Thorn's chin.



188 cm
35
260 lbs
28 - 5 - 0
196 cm
28
267 lbs
14 - 5 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Hellmuth Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Thorn!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Hellmuth Jr misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorn! But no joy.
A slow jab from Hellmuth Jr misses its intended target.
Thorn throws out a counter right but Hellmuth Jr avoids it with no problem.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook but Thorn avoids it easily.
Thorn connects with a leg kick. Hellmuth Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hellmuth Jr cracks Thorn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Hellmuth Jr misses its intended target.
Hellmuth Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A low kick from Thorn misses
and Hellmuth Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorn misses with a head kick.
Thorn lands an overhand right.
Hellmuth Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a straight left.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn lands with an uppercut that bounces Hellmuth Jr off the cage and back into range.
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!
Thorn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hellmuth Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hellmuth Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Thorn tries to keep at a distance but Hellmuth Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a shot to the side of Thorn's head.
Hellmuth Jr misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Hellmuth Jr tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Hellmuth Jr back against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr avoiding damage as Thorn throws knees to the body.
Thorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn misses with some punches.
Thorn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr blocking some punches.
Thorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorn scores with a shoulder strike.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Hellmuth Jr controls the action.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hellmuth Jr lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr blocks an uppercut.
Thorn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thorn lands a shot to the body.
Thorn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hellmuth Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thorn can turn it around.
Thorn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hellmuth Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorn lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr is breathing heavily.
Hellmuth Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thorn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thorn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thorn scores with a shot to the side of Hellmuth Jr's head.
Our sources have told us that Hellmuth Jr has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Thorn scores with a hook to the body.
Thorn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hellmuth Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thorn wants a takedown but no success here.
Phil Hellmuth Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Thorn.
Thorn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hellmuth Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn trying to land knees to the body.
Thorn tries a knee to the head but Hellmuth Jr blocks it.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thorn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Thorn pushes Hellmuth Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hellmuth Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Hellmuth Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Hellmuth Jr controls the action.
Thorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Hellmuth Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hellmuth Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn avoids a wild elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hellmuth Jr backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn tries a knee to the head but Hellmuth Jr blocks it.
Thorn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thorn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Hellmuth Jr controls his hands.
Thorn misses with the head strike.
Thorn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hellmuth Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Hellmuth Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Hellmuth Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Hellmuth Jr avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
Thorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hellmuth Jr is defending well for now.
Thorn tries a body shot but Hellmuth Jr blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Hellmuth Jr avoids the elbow strike from Thorn, against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr gets underhooks to prevent Thorn's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.


Thorn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook but Thorn avoids it easily.
Thorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hellmuth Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hellmuth Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hellmuth Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hellmuth Jr looks to throw the jab but Thorn is out of range.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn lands a body shot.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hellmuth Jr.
A jab from Thorn misses.
Hellmuth Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hellmuth Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook to the side of Thorn's head but Thorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn slips a jab from Hellmuth Jr.
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
Thorn connects with a right hand. Hellmuth Jr shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Hellmuth Jr misses.
Damien Thorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Hellmuth Jr clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hellmuth Jr is defending well for now.
Hellmuth Jr lands with a left to the head.
Thorn avoids the elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr, against the cage.
Thorn scores with a shot to the side of Hellmuth Jr's head.
Thorn dodges an elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn avoids the elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr, against the cage.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Hellmuth Jr controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow just above Thorn 's eye.

It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hellmuth Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hellmuth Jr working aggressively here.
Thorn blocks an elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn avoids a wild elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hellmuth Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorn wants to take the fight to the mat but Hellmuth Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a body shot from Thorn.
A head punch on the inside from Hellmuth Jr fails to land.

Thorn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hellmuth Jr can't fight it off and eventually Thorn manages to take the fight to the floor. Hellmuth Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hellmuth Jr has his hands on Thorn's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thorn lands a couple of elbows.
Hellmuth Jr managing to control the position.
Thorn landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four 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.
Thorn postures up in Hellmuth Jr's guard and throws a big left but Hellmuth Jr blocks it.
Hellmuth Jr looking to control.
Thorn content to stall in guard here.
Thorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hellmuth Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thorn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thorn lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damien Thorn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!


Thorn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thorn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a jab. Thorn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hellmuth Jr throws the left hand but Thorn avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Thorn tenderised Hellmuth Jr's leg. Hellmuth Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hellmuth Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Thorn connects with a leg kick. Hellmuth Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thorn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thorn throws a head kick that Hellmuth Jr semi-blocks.
Thorn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hellmuth Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hellmuth Jr tries to clinch up but Thorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Thorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hellmuth Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thorn.
Thorn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hellmuth Jr, as that shot connected.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr misses the jab.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hellmuth Jr.
A big left from Hellmuth Jr misses.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a leg kick.
Thorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hellmuth Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hellmuth Jr misses the target.
Hellmuth Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thorn throws a low kick, looking for Hellmuth Jr's leg but Hellmuth Jr calmly moves out of range.
Hellmuth Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Thorn blocks a jab.
Hellmuth Jr is looking to clinch but Thorn is avoiding it.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thorn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thorn counters with a left to the body.
Thorn scores with a jab to the body.
Hellmuth Jr 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!
Thorn misses with a head kick.
Thorn throws a low kick but Hellmuth Jr moves out of range easily.
Thorn slips a jab from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a straight right.
It looked like Hellmuth Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hellmuth Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hellmuth Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Hellmuth Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Thorn misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thorn throws a leg kick but Hellmuth Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hellmuth Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn thumps Hellmuth Jr with a low kick.
Thorn throws a body punch but Hellmuth Jr moves out of range.
Thorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thorn throws a front kick aimed at Hellmuth Jr's knee but Hellmuth Jr avoids it well.
Hellmuth Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hellmuth Jr closes the distance but Thorn moves to the side
and Thorn counters with a straight right hand.
Thorn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Hellmuth Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Hellmuth Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thorn.
Thorn scores with a push kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thorn.
Thorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hellmuth Jr. Thorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Hellmuth Jr misses.
A big left from Hellmuth Jr misses.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a straight left.
Thorn cracks the inside of Hellmuth Jr's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a straight left.
A jab from Thorn misses.
Hellmuth Jr walks into a jab.
Thorn walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
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.


Hellmuth Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hellmuth Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hellmuth Jr avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Hellmuth Jr misses.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Hellmuth Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hellmuth Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorn misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hellmuth Jr to counter with a crisp jab.

Hellmuth Jr rushes Thorn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thorn tries to work over Hellmuth Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hellmuth Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellmuth Jr is pressed up against the cage. Thorn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hellmuth Jr down to the mat. Hellmuth Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Hellmuth Jr drives through and clinches with Thorn against the cage.
Thorn missing with knees to the body.
Thorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Thorn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr blocks an uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thorn is trying to drag Hellmuth Jr to the mat but Hellmuth Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Phil Hellmuth Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Thorn.
Thorn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Thorn wants a takedown but no success here.
Damien Thorn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thorn with a knee to the head.
Hellmuth Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Thorn.
Thorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hellmuth Jr backwards.
Thorn lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Thorn on the inside.
Hellmuth Jr blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hellmuth Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thorn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hellmuth Jr lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hellmuth Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hellmuth Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thorn avoids a wild elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr avoiding damage as Thorn throws knees to the body.
Thorn misses with some punches.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hellmuth Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr is pressed up against the cage. Thorn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hellmuth Jr down to the mat. Hellmuth Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Thorn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hellmuth Jr tries to bum rush Thorn with a series of wild strikes but Thorn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorn connects with a solid leg kick.
Hellmuth Jr is looking to clinch.
Hellmuth Jr loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
Thorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thorn.
Thorn throws a low kick but Hellmuth Jr moves out of range easily.

Hellmuth Jr moves into the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thorn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn looking for a takedown.
Hellmuth Jr blocks an uppercut.
Thorn working aggressively here.
Thorn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thorn is trying to drag Hellmuth Jr to the mat but Hellmuth Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hellmuth Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hellmuth Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hellmuth Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thorn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hellmuth Jr's defenses.
Thorn can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Damien Thorn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!


Jab from Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Thorn.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorn slips a jab from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hellmuth Jr throws out the jab.
Hellmuth Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thorn.
Thorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hellmuth Jr throws out the jab.
Thorn is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn works the jab nicely.
Thorn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thorn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hellmuth Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Hellmuth Jr as he checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a straight right.
Hellmuth Jr looks to land a right hand but Thorn moved out of range.
Thorn blocks a jab.
Thorn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hellmuth Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorn moves away.
Thorn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hellmuth Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thorn circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hellmuth Jr moves away.
That kick from Thorn tenderised Hellmuth Jr's leg. Hellmuth Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Hellmuth Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thorn chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn throws a jab when Hellmuth Jr was well out of range.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
Thorn throws out a counter right but Hellmuth Jr avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Thorn. Those never looked like landing.
Thorn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hellmuth Jr looks to land a left hand but Thorn moved out of range nicely.
Thorn scores with a decent looking hook.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thorn manages to circle out of the way.
Thorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorn slips a jab from Hellmuth Jr.
A little jabbing left from Thorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thorn misses with a looping left.
Thorn misses with a looping left.
Thorn misses with a low kick as Hellmuth Jr jumps back.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a looping right.
Damien Thorn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hellmuth Jr.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thorn, right into the meat.
Good shot there by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a head kick by Thorn.
Thorn cracks the inside of Hellmuth Jr's front leg.
Hellmuth Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hellmuth Jr throws a combination. Thorn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hellmuth Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Thorn misses.
Thorn scores with a leg kick.
Hellmuth Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Thorn misses.
Thorn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellmuth Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a straight right.
Hellmuth Jr throws a shot from downtown. Thorn moves away and avoids it.
Hellmuth Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thorn.
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Hellmuth Jr slips under a jab from Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorn throws an overhand right that lands on Hellmuth Jr's shoulder, as Hellmuth Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Thorn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr throws a jab when Thorn was well out of range.
Thorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hellmuth Jr manages to avoid it.
Phil Hellmuth Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hellmuth Jr wants to clinch.
Thorn is looking for the big counter here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Thorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thorn 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Thorn!

Damien Thorn is the new heavyweight champion!
Damien Thorn very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deez Nutzzzz (ranked 112 p4p, 18 weight class) and Sameh Mahmoud (ranked 188 p4p, 29 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deez Nutzzzz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sameh Mahmoud!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahmoud misses with a looping right.
Mahmoud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
Nutzzzz lands with a cross.
Mahmoud throws a lazy body kick
and Nutzzzz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deez Nutzzzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Nutzzzz throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahmoud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nutzzzz scores with a jab to the head.
Nutzzzz misses with a body shot.
Mahmoud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz lands with an uppercut that bounces Mahmoud off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nutzzzz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mahmoud on the side of the head.
Mahmoud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahmoud walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmoud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nutzzzz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nutzzzz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahmoud.
Nutzzzz moves out of range as Mahmoud strikes.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Nutzzzz swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Mahmoud has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mahmoud fails to land.
Mahmoud has a couple of punches blocked by Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
Nutzzzz misses with some punches.
Nutzzzz cracks Mahmoud with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud trying to land knees to the body.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Nutzzzz blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Nutzzzz swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nutzzzz's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Nutzzzz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud landing knees to the head.

It looks like Deez Nutzzzz has been cut.
Mahmoud has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nutzzzz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mahmoud can turn it around.
Nutzzzz blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Nutzzzz throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Nutzzzz swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud gets through Nutzzzz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nutzzzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Nutzzzz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nutzzzz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahmoud is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nutzzzz avoids it.
Mahmoud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nutzzzz backwards.
Mahmoud missing with knees to the body.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nutzzzz blocking some punches.
Nutzzzz scores with a shot to the side of Mahmoud's head.
Mahmoud has a couple of punches blocked by Nutzzzz.
I was talking to Nutzzzz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nutzzzz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nutzzzz's elbow.
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!
Nutzzzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Mahmoud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutzzzz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nutzzzz.
A shot in the inside from Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mahmoud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Nutzzzz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nutzzzz tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nutzzzz works on Mahmoud's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud pushes Nutzzzz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nutzzzz pushes Mahmoud back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Mahmoud fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nutzzzz fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sameh Mahmoud will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!


Mahmoud connects with a body shot.
Mahmoud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deez Nutzzzz is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahmoud throws a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Mahmoud 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nutzzzz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Mahmoud.
Nutzzzz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nutzzzz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick which misses Nutzzzz's front leg but catches the back leg as Nutzzzz tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutzzzz swings widly with a right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a left to the body.
Mahmoud scores with a nice right hand.
Nutzzzz staying out of range there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nutzzzz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nutzzzz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nutzzzz throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmoud misses with a straight right.
Mahmoud throws a sloppy head kick
and Nutzzzz counters with a right hand to the body.
Nutzzzz tries to move into range but Mahmoud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nutzzzz throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud wants to counter with a clinch but Nutzzzz pushes him away.
Nutzzzz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahmoud looks to land a left hand but Nutzzzz moved out of range nicely.
Mahmoud takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nutzzzz slips under a jab.
Nutzzzz misses with a straight left.
Mahmoud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nutzzzz misses with a looping right.
Mahmoud misses the body punch
and Nutzzzz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
Nutzzzz looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
Mahmoud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nutzzzz throws the left hand but Mahmoud avoids the punch easily.
Mahmoud walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nutzzzz lands with a cross.

That has opened up Sameh Mahmoud's cut even more.
Mahmoud throws a body shot but no joy.
Nutzzzz misses the jab.
Mahmoud tries a quick counter leg kick but Nutzzzz is wise to it.
Mahmoud throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahmoud scores with a jab. Nutzzzz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Mahmoud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nutzzzz throws out the jab.
Mahmoud defending well as Nutzzzz loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nutzzzz throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nutzzzz. Mahmoud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nutzzzz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz misses with a wild body shot.
Mahmoud loads up on a big right hand but Nutzzzz slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Nutzzzz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Mahmoud.
Nutzzzz tests Mahmoud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nutzzzz lands a jab.
Mahmoud lands a slapping body shot.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Nutzzzz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutzzzz lands the left hand.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook.
Mahmoud shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Nutzzzz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nutzzzz misses with a looping right.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nutzzzz misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahmoud! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud closes the distance but Nutzzzz moves to the side
letting Nutzzzz counter with a right hand.
Nutzzzz works Mahmoud's body with a nice hook.
Nutzzzz lands a body shot.
Mahmoud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud throws the left hand but Nutzzzz avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deez Nutzzzz dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


Nutzzzz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nutzzzz throws a right hand that misses
and Mahmoud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahmoud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud lands a slapping body shot.
Nutzzzz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nutzzzz misses with a straight right.
Mahmoud thinks about the counter body kick.
Mahmoud misses with a hook
letting Nutzzzz counter with a right hand.
Nutzzzz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutzzzz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nutzzzz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nutzzzz throws a hook to the side of Mahmoud's head but Mahmoud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nutzzzz catches Mahmoud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nutzzzz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mahmoud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nutzzzz slips under a jab from Mahmoud.
Nutzzzz misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a body kick that stops Nutzzzz in his tracks momentarily.
A big left from Nutzzzz misses.
Nutzzzz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nutzzzz just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mahmoud throws a lazy right hand but Nutzzzz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahmoud slips under a jab from Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Mahmoud gets a clinch.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nutzzzz blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nutzzzz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Nutzzzz prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nutzzzz lands a left hand.
Nutzzzz prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Nutzzzz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nutzzzz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahmoud or not.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Nutzzzz lands with a light punch inside.

The cut above Sameh Mahmoud's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mahmoud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nutzzzz misses with a body punch.
A short right from Nutzzzz on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Nutzzzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud lands a right hand.
Mahmoud misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Nutzzzz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nutzzzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nutzzzz avoiding damage as Mahmoud throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Nutzzzz fails to land.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nutzzzz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nutzzzz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nutzzzz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nutzzzz misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud presses Nutzzzz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nutzzzz prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud is working Nutzzzz over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Mahmoud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz misses with some punches.
Nutzzzz misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud lands a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nutzzzz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nutzzzz tries to throw a body punch but Mahmoud avoids it by throwing Nutzzzz back against the cage.
Mahmoud works on Nutzzzz's body with a couple of short punches.
Nutzzzz prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahmoud.
A body shot lands from Mahmoud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sameh Mahmoud just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!


Nutzzzz misses with an uppercut
and Mahmoud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahmoud throws a lazy right hand but Nutzzzz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nutzzzz tries to clinch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mahmoud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nutzzzz ducks under a wild hook from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nutzzzz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mahmoud throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nutzzzz counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nutzzzz manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutzzzz throws a shot from downtown. Mahmoud moves away and avoids it.
Mahmoud now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nutzzzz misses with a right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahmoud scores with a hook.

Nutzzzz is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Nutzzzz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahmoud staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nutzzzz. Mahmoud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmoud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nutzzzz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nutzzzz seems to have got his legs back now.
Nutzzzz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahmoud lands a lovely overhand right.
Mahmoud circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Nutzzzz to the canvas! Nutzzzz doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mahmoud keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud is the new middleweight champion!
Sameh Mahmoud seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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