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MMAHelsinki - 154 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicodemus Adamantium (ranked 4321 p4p, 512 weight class) and Andrew West (ranked 3588 p4p, 455 weight class). West has chosen Roy Jones - Can't be touched as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicodemus Adamantium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew West!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamantium clinches with his opponent.
West trying to land knees to the body.
Adamantium jumps guard but West stands there with Adamantium around his waist. Adamantium gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adamantium pulls West into guard.
Adamantium not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
West throwing strikes from guard but Adamantium blocks nicely.
West throws a big elbow that misses.
West trying to control but Adamantium is working from the bottom.
West working some strikes from top position.
West tries to stand but Adamantium is controlling from the bottom.
Adamantium trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamantium has a closed guard, preventing West from standing up.
West postures up in Adamantium's guard and throws a big left but Adamantium blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamantium is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adamantium wants to sweep here but West controlling him for the moment.
West scoring with some ground and pound.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamantium is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adamantium trying to control the position here.
Adamantium looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
West has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
West stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Adamantium gets in close and instigates a clinch.
West throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West.
Adamantium creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through West's defenses.
It looks like Andrew West has been cut.
West working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adamantium.
I was talking to Adamantium's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
West throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
West lands a nice shot to the body.
West pushes off an throws an elbow but Adamantium leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamantium controls his hands.
Adamantium tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. West smiles and moves away.
Adamantium misses with a left hand
and West counters with a straight right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from West.
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!
West gets tackled into the cage by Adamantium. Adamantium maintains the clinch.
West wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
West prevents a body shot from Adamantium.
West swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adamantium lands an elbow inside.
Adamantium jumps guard.
Adamantium seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
West trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adamantium manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. West manages to get himself to full guard.
Adamantium won't allow West to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adamantium's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adamantium is pushing down on West's leg trying to pass to half guard. West is fighting to maintain full guard but Adamantium has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
West moves into full guard.
Adamantium controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Adamantium wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adamantium's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adamantium controls from within his opponent's guard.
West throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adamantium is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
West wants to sweep here but Adamantium controlling him for the moment.
West has his hands on Adamantium's head, controlling the position.
West utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adamantium passes West's left leg - he's now in half guard.
West trying to control from the bottom.
Adamantium is controlling the pace.
Adamantium seems to be working for a kimura but West defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemus Adamantium dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew West's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Adamantium doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
Jab from West.
West lands with a nice combination. Adamantium backs away looking to recover.
West connects with a jab.
West lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adamantium circles away quickly and effectively.
West fails to land with a series of punches.
Adamantium has managed to clinch.
Adamantium tries to land knees in the clinch but West avoids the damage to the body.
Adamantium misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
Adamantium tries to pull guard but West forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Adamantium blocks an elbow strike.
Adamantium blocks the elbow strike.
Adamantium landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Adamantium.
Adamantium tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
West tries to stall but Adamantium uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adamantium manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Adamantium pulls West in close to his closed guard and prevents West from doing any damage or advancing position.
West tries to free his leg and advance position but Adamantium is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West stopping the sweep attempt from Adamantium.
West is working Adamantium over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adamantium throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
West working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adamantium wants to sweep but no luck.
Adamantium working for a triangle but West defends it easily.
Adamantium trying to keep a closed guard but West is proving a slippery customer.
West connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
West throws a big elbow that misses.
West wants to stand but Adamantium has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
West working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
West with a nice head shot there.
Adamantium is rocked!
Adamantium trying to keep a closed guard but West is proving a slippery customer.
Adamantium is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because West is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
West being controlled here momentarily.
Adamantium's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
West with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
West slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamantium manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
West throws a head punch that misses.
Adamantium is trying to pull guard but West has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicodemus Adamantium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adamantium tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. West just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adamantium misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
Adamantium working West over with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Adamantium.
Adamantium fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Adamantium tries a knee to the head but West blocks it.
Adamantium is trying to pull guard but West has him pressed against the cage.
Adamantium tries to pull guard but West holds him up against the cage and eventually Adamantium drops back down to his feet.
West throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adamantium fails to pull guard.
Adamantium misses with a shot to the kidneys.
West throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamantium.
Adamantium avoids a wild elbow strike from West.
Adamantium lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adamantium manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamantium controls West momentarily but West frees himself.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
West working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adamantium's head.
Adamantium is pulling down on West's head. It's preventing any offense from West, at least for the moment.
Adamantium manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. West manages to get himself to full guard.
West working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
West has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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 Nicodemus Adamantium will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew West's cut.
That's time! Adamantium's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adamantium tries to counter by clinching up but West breaks away and moves out of range.
West throws a series of punches but Adamantium moves out of range.
Adamantium doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
Sloppy strikes from West. Those never looked like landing.
West comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adamantium lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but West circles away quickly and effectively.
West walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adamantium checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Adamantium.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adamantium fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the cage.
Adamantium lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adamantium takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adamantium tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adamantium wants to clinch but West slips to the side
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West throws a nice looking combination but Adamantium bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
West scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamantium tries to clinch up.
West swinging wildly here.
Adamantium looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
West attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Andrew West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adamantium takes the fight into the clinch.
West lands a nice elbow.
Adamantium lands a hook that snaps the head of West backwards.
Adamantium tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adamantium lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nicodemus Adamantium has scored more points in the clinch so far.
West can't break the clinch.
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adamantium with a hook.
West throws a right and a left that Adamantium avoids nicely.
West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamantium tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
West avoids the body shot from Adamantium.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamantium lands a high kick!
Nice body punch from Adamantium.
West avoids the head kick by Adamantium.
West unleashes a big counter combination but Adamantium bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
West looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot by Adamantium.
A solid leg kick lands there for West.
Adamantium is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adamantium moves into the clinch.
West is trying to maintain a safe position but Adamantium gets an underhook and turns West into the cage.
Adamantium misses with some punches.
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adamantium tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adamantium tries to clinch there but West circles away.
Adamantium tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adamantium.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by West.
Adamantium misses with a body shot.
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
Adamantium comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
West tries to keep at a distance but Adamantium has taken the fight into the clinch.
West looking to slow down the pace here.
Nicodemus Adamantium is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adamantium dodges an elbow strike from West.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adamantium throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but West blocks it with crossed arms.
West tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamantium dodges an elbow strike from West.
Adamantium jumps guard and drags West to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Adamantium has a closed guard, preventing West from standing up.
Adamantium has his feet on West's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West throws a series of punches but Adamantium moves out of range.
West sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
Adamantium misses with a head kick.
West pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
West throws a right and a left that Adamantium avoids nicely.
Andrew West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
West misses with a series of wild punches.
Adamantium checks a leg kick nicely.
Andrew West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adamantium tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrew West.
I think Adamantium has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nicodemus Adamantium!
A victorious Nicodemus Adamantium thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Palmeri (ranked 2142 p4p, 296 weight class) and Ernst Stavro Blofeld (ranked 1918 p4p, 265 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ernst Stavro Blofeld was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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206 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Palmeri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernst Stavro Blofeld!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blofeld misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been told by Palmeri's head coaches at Aspire Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blofeld lands a jab.
Blofeld avoids the body shot from Palmeri.
Blofeld cracks Palmeri with a good jab.
Palmeri looks to land a body kick but Blofeld moved away.
Palmeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blofeld darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blofeld.
Blofeld misses with a body shot
and Palmeri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blofeld avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blofeld looks to land a left hand but Palmeri moved out of range nicely.
Palmeri lands with a nice combination. Blofeld backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Blofeld does it's job there.
Palmeri ducks under a wild hook from Blofeld.
Blofeld pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmeri throws a combination that misses
and Blofeld cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blofeld uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palmeri.
Palmeri misses with a hook. Blofeld ducked under it nicely.
Blofeld cracks Palmeri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palmeri. Blofeld does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palmeri misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Palmeri misses
and Palmeri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blofeld lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blofeld tests Palmeri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Palmeri finds it's way through Blofeld's defenses.
Blofeld has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A slow jab from Blofeld misses its intended target.
Good work by Palmeri as he checks the leg kick.
Blofeld connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blofeld ducks under a wild hook from Palmeri.
A good leg kick by Blofeld.
Blofeld throws a low kick, looking for Palmeri's leg but Palmeri calmly moves out of range.
Palmeri tries to land a body kick
and Blofeld cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palmeri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Palmeri is rocked!
Blofeld throws an overhand right that lands on Palmeri's shoulder, as Palmeri tries to avoid the shot.
Palmeri on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Palmeri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blofeld.
Palmeri fails to land with a series of punches.
Blofeld throws a shot from downtown. Palmeri moves away and avoids it.
Palmeri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Palmeri misses with a body shot.
Blofeld is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Palmeri had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Blofeld tries to score with a low kick but Palmeri moves his leg out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Blofeld.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Palmeri.
Blofeld listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blofeld on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palmeri. Palmeri obviously looking to wear him down.
Palmeri lands an overhand right.
Palmeri misses with a right hand
and Blofeld counters with a nice leg kick.
Palmeri swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Blofeld to counter with a crisp jab.
Blofeld lands a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blofeld.
Palmeri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Palmeri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blofeld in his tracks.
Blofeld throws a leg kick which misses Palmeri's front leg but catches the back leg as Palmeri tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blofeld lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blofeld misses with a leg kick.
Palmeri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blofeld uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palmeri.
Palmeri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Palmeri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blofeld on the side of the head.
Palmeri throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Ernst Stavro Blofeld has been cut.
Blofeld scores with a shot to the body.
Blofeld lands a nice hook to Palmeri's body. Palmeri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blofeld connects with a single shot there.
Palmeri looks to score with a jab to the body but Blofeld is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blofeld misses with a hook.
Blofeld moves out of range as Palmeri strikes.
Palmeri connects with the punch.
Palmeri scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernst Stavro Blofeld dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernst Stavro Blofeld's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Palmeri takes one on the button.
Blofeld lands a jab to Palmeri's midsection.
Blofeld fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blofeld smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Palmeri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blofeld.
Palmeri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Blofeld.
Palmeri blocks a head kick by Blofeld.
Palmeri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blofeld can pounce on him.
Palmeri misses the body punch
and Blofeld counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Blofeld. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blofeld.
Palmeri misses the shot to the body.
Palmeri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blofeld looks to land a left hand but Palmeri moved out of range nicely.
Blofeld misses with a right hand
and Palmeri counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmeri slips a straight right by Blofeld.
Palmeri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blofeld throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Palmeri was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blofeld scores with a punch to the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Palmeri might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Blofeld slips under a jab.
Blofeld looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blofeld scores with the left hand. Palmeri knows he should have avoided that one.
Blofeld defending well as Palmeri loads up on a big left hand.
Palmeri loads up on a big right hand but Blofeld slips the punch.
Palmeri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blofeld lands a head shot.
Blofeld throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Palmeri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palmeri throws a hook to the side of Blofeld's head but Blofeld sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blofeld uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blofeld has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blofeld avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Palmeri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Palmeri has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Palmeri scores with a leg kick.
Palmeri on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Palmeri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Blofeld gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Palmeri.
Nice cross by Palmeri.
Blofeld throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palmeri.
Palmeri throws a head kick but Blofeld moves out of range.
Blofeld looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Palmeri misses with a hook. Blofeld ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Palmeri does no damage.
Palmeri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blofeld connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Palmeri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Palmeri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blofeld throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blofeld.
Palmeri checks a low kick from Blofeld.
Palmeri is looking for a counter combo.
Palmeri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blofeld misses with a hook. Palmeri ducked under it nicely.
Palmeri slips under a jab from Blofeld.
A bone on bone clash there as Blofeld blocks the leg kick.
A lazy left from Palmeri finds it's target.
Blofeld throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blofeld checks a low kick from Palmeri.
Blofeld thumps Palmeri with a low kick.
Blofeld fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blofeld smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blofeld takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Palmeri ducks under a wild hook from Blofeld.
As Blofeld looks to move away, Palmeri throws a big counter combo but Blofeld just gets out of the way.
Blofeld fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Palmeri.
Blofeld throws a big shot that misses.
Blofeld with a nice cross.
Blofeld takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blofeld checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blofeld only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Palmeri throws a jab when Blofeld was well out of range.
Palmeri connects with a solid leg kick.
Palmeri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blofeld throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernst Stavro Blofeld showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ernst Stavro Blofeld'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Palmeri misses the shot to the body.
Palmeri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palmeri tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Palmeri walks into a left hand.
Blofeld throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Palmeri.
Palmeri throws a shot from downtown. Blofeld moves away and avoids it.
Blofeld buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blofeld lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oh Palmeri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palmeri misses with a low kick.
Palmeri misses the jab.
Blofeld is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Palmeri with a body shot.
Palmeri tries to bum rush Blofeld with a series of wild strikes but Blofeld uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palmeri seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blofeld scores with the left hand. Palmeri knows he should have avoided that one.
Palmeri misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmeri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blofeld fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Palmeri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Palmeri throws a jab but it's blocked by Blofeld.
Blofeld catches Palmeri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Palmeri shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blofeld eats them both and turns towards Palmeri to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Palmeri throws a looping overhand right but Blofeld ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Blofeld was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blofeld with a jab.
Blofeld throws a leg kick but Palmeri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Palmeri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blofeld is able to avoid easily.
Blofeld scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Palmeri misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri misses with a hook.
Ernst Stavro Blofeld is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Palmeri misses with a kick to the body.
Blofeld keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Palmeri.
Blofeld feints a counter leg kick.
Blofeld throws a leg kick which misses Palmeri's front leg but catches the back leg as Palmeri tries to avoid it.
Blofeld blocks a head kick by Palmeri.
Blofeld throws a leg kick but Palmeri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blofeld bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Palmeri's head backwards.
Blofeld misses with a hook.
As Blofeld looks to move away, Palmeri throws a big counter combo but Blofeld just gets out of the way.
Blofeld tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Palmeri is able to avoid easily.
Palmeri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ernst Stavro Blofeld seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blofeld misses with a leg kick
and Palmeri counters with a nice uppercut.
Palmeri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Palmeri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blofeld stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blofeld.
Blofeld throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blofeld looks to land a left hand but Palmeri moved out of range nicely.
Palmeri was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Palmeri misses with a low kick as Blofeld jumps back.
Palmeri misses with an uppercut.
Blofeld throws the kick towards the body but Palmeri avoids it.
Palmeri seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Palmeri throws out a loose jab but Blofeld uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Blofeld's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Palmeri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blofeld.
That kick from Blofeld tenderised Palmeri's leg. Palmeri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blofeld sizes up Palmeri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blofeld, as that shot connected.
Palmeri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blofeld.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blofeld connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Palmeri momentarily.
Palmeri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blofeld can pounce on him.
Palmeri throws a head kick but Blofeld moves out of range.
Palmeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blofeld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palmeri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blofeld swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Palmeri.
Blofeld misses with the combination.
Blofeld tries to work over Palmeri's front leg with a kick but Palmeri checks it.
Palmeri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Palmeri looks to land a combination but Blofeld avoids it well.
Frankie Palmeri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blofeld darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Stavro Blofeld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blofeld 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Stavro Blofeld!
Our winner, Ernst Stavro Blofeld, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicki Adams (ranked 2518 p4p, 287 weight class) and Mush Mouth (ranked 2173 p4p, 257 weight class). Adams's entrance music is Illusions. A fine choice. Nicki Adams has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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252 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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270 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicki Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mush Mouth!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Adams is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mouth.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adams.
The fighters circling - Mouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adams throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mouth avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Mouth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mouth throws out the jab.
Mouth looking to score a takedown here. Adams is defending well but Mouth drives through and ends up in Adams's guard.
Mouth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mouth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mouth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mouth trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mouth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouth distracts Adams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mouth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Adams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mouth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mouth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adams is trying to control the position but Mouth postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mouth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams pulls Mouth in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mouth shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mouth can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouth moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mouth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mouth feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mouth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mouth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mouth postures up in Adams's guard and throws a big left but Adams blocks it.
Mouth scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mouth tries to free his leg and advance position but Adams is retaining full guard.
Mouth trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mouth lands a couple of digs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mouth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adams pulls Mouth in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams keeping full guard, as Mouth tries to pass.
Mouth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mouth is in close to Adams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mouth throwing strikes but missing.
Adams trying to control the position.
Mouth content to stall in guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mouth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nicki Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Adams tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Mouth is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Adams buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Adams!! Adams is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Mouth throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mush Mouth!
Mush Mouth was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Gardenia (ranked 2066 p4p, 283 weight class) and Mike Lambert (ranked 5178 p4p, 570 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lambert's choice of entrance music: Aaron Lewis - Country Boy. Mike Lambert has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Gardenia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike Lambert!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardenia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lambert was well out of range. Poor timing from Gardenia.
Lambert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gardenia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gardenia as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lambert.
Gardenia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lambert feints and as Gardenia raises his hands in defense, Lambert changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gardenia keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully.
Gardenia looking to control but Lambert passes into half guard.
Lambert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gardenia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardenia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lambert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lambert looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gardenia keeping hold of Lambert's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardenia wants to get back to his feet.
Lambert not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gardenia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lambert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardenia keeps working.
Lambert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gardenia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lambert.
Lambert not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lambert wants to pass the guard but Gardenia is defending well.
Gardenia looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lambert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Eli Gardenia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lambert.
Gardenia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lambert.
Lambert closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lambert lands in his opponent's guard.
Lambert wants to control from the top but Gardenia keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gardenia keeping full guard, as Lambert tries to pass.
Lambert trying to control but Gardenia is working from the bottom.
Gardenia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gardenia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardenia pulls Lambert in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lambert scoring with some ground and pound.
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.
Gardenia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lambert's guard.
Lambert is trying to hold Gardenia in close to prevent damage but Gardenia has managed to pass into half guard.
Lambert is trying to get back to full guard.
Lambert wants to control but Gardenia is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardenia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lambert controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Lambert 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.
Lambert throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gardenia on the side of the head.
Lambert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gardenia avoids it really well and circles away.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown but Gardenia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gardenia clobbers Lambert with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gardenia. Lambert does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gardenia. Lambert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lambert throws an overhand right that lands on Gardenia's shoulder, as Gardenia tries to avoid the shot.
Gardenia slips under a jab from Lambert.
An attempted straight right counter from Gardenia misses the target.
Gardenia looks to score with a jab to the body but Lambert is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardenia lands the left hand.
Gardenia lands a right hook to the body.
Gardenia leaves Lambert with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eli Gardenia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lambert.
Gardenia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardenia cracks a nice hook into Lambert's ribs.
Lambert misses with a body kick.
Gardenia scores with a decent looking hook.
Lambert misses with an uppercut. Gardenia saw that one coming.
Gardenia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lambert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gardenia.
Gardenia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gardenia with a nice cross.
Gardenia cracks Lambert with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gardenia scores with a nice strike.
Lambert is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gardenia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lambert in his tracks.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown but Gardenia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gardenia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lambert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gardenia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lambert.
Gardenia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lambert shoots and misses
and Gardenia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gardenia's waist but Gardenia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lambert off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Gardenia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gardenia scores with a body shot.
Mike Lambert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lambert lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gardenia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gardenia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mike Lambert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardenia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lambert drops his hands momentarily and Gardenia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lambert fails to land with a series of punches.
Gardenia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lambert fails with a takedown attempt.
Gardenia stuns Lambert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gardenia punishes Lambert's body with a nice straight punch.
Eli Gardenia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lambert tries to bum rush Gardenia with a series of wild strikes but Gardenia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lambert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gardenia.
Lambert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lambert thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good shot there by Gardenia.
Lambert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gardenia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lambert momentarily.
Gardenia scores with a body shot.
Lambert misses with a few strikes there.
Gardenia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gardenia duly obliges.
A shot to the liver by Gardenia. Beautiful body shot.
Gardenia scores with a jab.
Lambert drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lambert is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardenia is not content to let Lambert control the position.
Mike Lambert has got the better of the ground game so far.
The strikes coming from Lambert are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardenia is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lambert is controlling him well.
Gardenia is letting Lambert control him for a moment.
Lambert prevents Gardenia from escaping the position.
Gardenia is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Lambert seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gardenia is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lambert is controlling him well.
Gardenia avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lambert.
Gardenia avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lambert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Gardenia dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Lambert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lambert gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lambert misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Gardenia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gardenia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gardenia slips a jab and a cross from Lambert.
It looked like Gardenia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gardenia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gardenia cracks Lambert with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gardenia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gardenia lands with a nice body punch.
Lambert shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Lambert throwing shots but Gardenia is blocking nicely.
Lambert trying to control from Gardenia's half guard. Gardenia has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lambert stays in close to Gardenia's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert stops Gardenia from standing up.
Lambert keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gardenia's head.
Lambert lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lambert with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lambert looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lambert is looking to work some ground and pound but Gardenia has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gardenia wants to stand but Lambert is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lambert trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardenia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gardenia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gardenia is looking to counter punch.
Jab, jab by Gardenia - just one landing.
Lambert is looking to land body kicks.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown but Gardenia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lambert throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gardenia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gardenia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lamberts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lambert takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lambert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gardenia moves away.
Gardenia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lambert cracks Gardenia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gardenia scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gardenia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lambert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gardenia is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lambert has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lambert tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gardenia throws Lambert to one side and escapes!
Gardenia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gardenia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Gardenia does it's job there.
Lambert scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lambert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gardenia defends it nicely.
Lambert shoots in but no luck this time.
Eli Gardenia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lambert.
Gardenia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gardenia digs a good body shot into Lambert's ribs.
Gardenia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lambert can do to turn this around?
Gardenia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gardenia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lambert misses with a series of wild punches.
Gardenia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gardenia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lambert.
Gardenia staying out of range there.
Gardenia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lambert at a distance.
Lambert with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gardenia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Gardenia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gardenia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Gardenia!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Marcus (ranked 3691 p4p, 459 weight class) and David C. Marvin (ranked 2029 p4p, 287 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marvin's choice of entrance music: Superman Theme. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Marcus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, David C. Marvin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marvin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marvin keeping full guard, as Marcus tries to pass.
Marvin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marvin working for a triangle but Marcus defends it easily.
Marvin has his feet on Marcus's thighs here. He's pushed Marcus off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Marcus screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David C. Marvin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, David C. Marvin made sure he mentioned Red Light Coffeeshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Turner (ranked 2703 p4p, 368 weight class) and Dimitri Vasleyiev (ranked 916 p4p, 142 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ben Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dimitri Vasleyiev!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Vasleyiev.
Dimitri Vasleyiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner moves into the clinch.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner digs a right hand into Vasleyiev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vasleyiev's gas tank.
Turner cracks Vasleyiev with a nice body shot.
Turner tries to work over Vasleyiev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasleyiev is trying to break free.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Vasleyiev.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Turner.
Vasleyiev misses with the head strike.
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasleyiev thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
Turner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Turner walks into a stiff left hand from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev misses with a body shot
and Turner counters with a body kick that stops Vasleyiev in his tracks momentarily.
Vasleyiev thumps Turner with a low kick.
Vasleyiev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Vasleyiev misses its intended target.
Turner is looking for a counter combo.
Vasleyiev lands with a nice body kick.
Vasleyiev throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasleyiev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turner wants to clinch.
Turner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vasleyiev but Vasleyiev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vasleyiev throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Vasleyiev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasleyiev manages to break the clinch.
Turner slips a straight right by Vasleyiev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasleyiev. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasleyiev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasleyiev keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner looks to clinch
and Vasleyiev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner tries to work over Vasleyiev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasleyiev struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasleyiev's elbow.
Vasleyiev has Turner pushed against the cage.
Vasleyiev can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasleyiev wants to get back to striking at distance but Turner won't allow it.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev lands a body punch.
Vasleyiev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasleyiev throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Vasleyiev stalling against the cage.
Turner has Vasleyiev pressed against the cage, preventing Vasleyiev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vasleyiev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasleyiev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
A frustrated look appears on Vasleyiev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vasleyiev misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasleyiev manages to break the clinch.
Vasleyiev throws a lazy uppercut
and Turner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turner tries to clinch up but Vasleyiev circles away and keeps his distance.
Turner is looking to clinch but Vasleyiev is avoiding it.
Dimitri Vasleyiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasleyiev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasleyiev just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasleyiev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good body shot from Vasleyiev.
Turner cracks Vasleyiev with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasleyiev struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Vasleyiev works on Turner's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turner as Vasleyiev tries to tie him up.
Vasleyiev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turner lands a left hand.
Vasleyiev manages to break the clinch.
Vasleyiev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner walks into a straight right hand from Vasleyiev.
Turner tries to clinch but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Turner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turner rushes Vasleyiev and presses him up against the cage.
Turner lands a right hand.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dimitri Vasleyiev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Turner gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Vasleyiev blocking some punches.
Vasleyiev misses with a punch to the body.
Vasleyiev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasleyiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasleyiev lands a nice hook to Turner's body. Turner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vasleyiev lands a jab.
Vasleyiev connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vasleyiev.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasleyiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasleyiev lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasleyiev circles away.
Vasleyiev circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Vasleyiev to counter with a crisp jab.
Turner has Vasleyiev up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasleyiev struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Vasleyiev lands a body shot.
Turner prevents a body shot from Vasleyiev.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vasleyiev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasleyiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turner is looking to clinch but Vasleyiev is avoiding it.
Vasleyiev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vasleyiev tries to land a leg kick but Turner saw it coming and moves away.
Vasleyiev scores with a hook to the body. Turner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vasleyiev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turner's head.
Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vasleyiev feints and then cracks Turner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turner down.
Turner fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vasleyiev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vasleyiev.
Turner tries to move into range but Vasleyiev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dimitri Vasleyiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasleyiev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Turner wants to clinch.
Vasleyiev misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A leg kick checked by Turner.
Turner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner backing away here, and Vasleyiev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vasleyiev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasleyiev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vasleyiev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vasleyiev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev misses with a wild body shot.
Vasleyiev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vasleyiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasleyiev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turner tries to clinch but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Vasleyiev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vasleyiev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasleyiev throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vasleyiev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Turner will feel that in the morning.
Vasleyiev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasleyiev throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Vasleyiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner takes one on the button.
Turner wants to clinch up but Vasleyiev keeps it at a distance.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasleyiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasleyiev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasleyiev looks to land a combination. Turner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Turner blocks a low kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner wants to clinch up but Vasleyiev keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev throws a big shot that misses.
Turner wants to clinch up but Vasleyiev keeps it at a distance.
Vasleyiev is looking to chop away at Turner's legs.
Turner looks to clinch
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vasleyiev throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vasleyiev as he jumps to the side.
Turner tries to clinch but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Vasleyiev throws a big counter head kick but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Vasleyiev scores with a jab to the body.
Turner wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Vasleyiev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vasleyiev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vasleyiev tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vasleyiev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Vasleyiev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vasleyiev looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vasleyiev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Vasleyiev misses.
Vasleyiev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vasleyiev throws an off balance right hand
and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasleyiev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turner dives in and grabs Vasleyiev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vasleyiev pushes down on Turner's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner darts in and clinches Vasleyiev up against the cage.
Vasleyiev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Vasleyiev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasleyiev connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasleyiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasleyiev throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner wants to clinch up but Vasleyiev keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Vasleyiev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner shoots in and gets a takedown into Vasleyiev's guard.
Vasleyiev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner.
Turner wants to control from the top but Vasleyiev keeps moving.
Turner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Turner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vasleyiev is staying active underneath Turner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Turner with the ground and pound but Vasleyiev uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants to control from the top but Vasleyiev keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Turner trying to control but Vasleyiev is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Turner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vasleyiev lands with a nice body punch.
Vasleyiev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vasleyiev.
Turner is looking to clinch.
Turner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vasleyiev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vasleyiev looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Turner tries to clinch up.
Dimitri Vasleyiev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vasleyiev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ben Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turner wants to clinch up but Vasleyiev keeps it at a distance.
Turner misses with a hook. Vasleyiev ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vasleyiev.
Turner wants to clinch
and Vasleyiev counters with a one-two to the body.
Vasleyiev scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
Turner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasleyiev works the jab nicely.
Turner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vasleyiev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner tries to clinch up but Vasleyiev circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasleyiev throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasleyiev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasleyiev shapes to counter with a head kick.
Vasleyiev throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Vasleyiev lands a right hook to the body.
Turner tries to clinch up but Vasleyiev circles away and keeps his distance.
Turner tries to clinch up but Vasleyiev circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasleyiev keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasleyiev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vasleyiev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vasleyiev swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Vasleyiev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vasleyiev misses the jab.
Turner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vasleyiev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turner scrambles back to his feet.
Turner is looking to clinch but Vasleyiev is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Vasleyiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vasleyiev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Vasleyiev!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willem Kriel (ranked 2020 p4p, 286 weight class) and Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 1161 p4p, 173 weight class). Kriel comes to the cage accompanied by Jack Parow & Freshlyground - Army Of One. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willem Kriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedman Karlsson works the jab nicely.
Hedman Karlsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a low kick.
As Hedman Karlsson tries to get set, Kriel tries to push him back and clinch up but Hedman Karlsson manages to avoid the attempt.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a double jab
and Kriel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a wild combination.
Kriel ducks under a wild hook from Hedman Karlsson.
Kriel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kriel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hedman Karlsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Hedman Karlsson as he connects with a hook.
Good work by Kriel as he checks the leg kick.
Kriel slips under a jab from Hedman Karlsson.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a left hand but Kriel moved out of range nicely.
Kriel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hedman Karlsson manages to circle out of the way.
Kriel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hedman Karlsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kriel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hedman Karlsson catches Kriel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hedman Karlsson misses with a looping right.
Hedman Karlsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kriel is looking to counter the offense by Hedman Karlsson and move into the clinch.
Kriel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a takedown
and Kriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kriel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hedman Karlsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kriel's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Hedman Karlsson misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hedman Karlsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Kriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kriel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hedman Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kriel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Kriel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hedman Karlsson just manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hedman Karlsson.
Some wild striking there from Hedman Karlsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel slips under a jab.
It looked like Kriel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A left and a right from Hedman Karlsson both land. Nice combination.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Hedman Karlsson.
Nice defenses there by Kriel.
Kriel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kriel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson stalks Kriel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kriel's face. Kriel staggers backwards, shaken.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a combination
and Kriel counters with a stiff right hand.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hedman Karlsson walks into a straight right hand from Kriel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook. Kriel ducked under it nicely.
Kriel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hedman Karlsson throws out the jab.
Hedman Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kriel counters with a nice leg kick.
Kriel swings widly with a right hand
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hedman Karlsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hedman Karlsson.
Willem Kriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a body kick but Kriel moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kriel.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook but Kriel avoids it easily.
Kriel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hedman Karlsson, as that shot connected.
Hedman Karlsson throws a big shot that misses.
Hedman Karlsson throws a leg kick
letting Kriel counter with a right hand.
Kriel throws a lazy uppercut
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kriel defending well as Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Hedman Karlsson connects with the punch.
Kriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kriel's guard.
Kriel has his hands on Hedman Karlsson's head, controlling the position.
Hedman Karlsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hedman Karlsson wants to control from the top but Kriel keeps moving.
Hedman Karlsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Hedman Karlsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kriel is keeping the position for now.
Kriel has Hedman Karlsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Hedman Karlsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Kriel wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kriel looking to control.
Hedman Karlsson is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kriel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hedman Karlsson.
Kriel motions for Hedman Karlsson to come forward. Kriel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel misses the jab.
Kriel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Hedman Karlsson.
Kriel thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hedman Karlsson catches Kriel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel defending well as Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Kriel tries to counter by clinching up but Hedman Karlsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and Kriel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hedman Karlsson thinking.
Hedman Karlsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kriel.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a crisp jab.
Hedman Karlsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kriel's calf.
Kriel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a jab. Kriel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Kriel counters with a quick kick to the body but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
Hedman Karlsson avoids the head kick by Kriel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kriel throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hedman Karlsson blocks a leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and Kriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hedman Karlsson tries to bum rush Kriel with a series of wild strikes but Kriel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hedman Karlsson thumps Kriel with a low kick.
Hedman Karlsson slips a jab and a cross from Kriel.
Kriel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kriel wants it to stay on the feet.
Kriel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kriel ducks under a wild hook from Hedman Karlsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hedman Karlsson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kriel.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Kriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to slow Kriel down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hedman Karlsson. That's going to slow Kriel down.
Hedman Karlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kriel is looking to counter the offense by Hedman Karlsson and move into the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a right hand
and Kriel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson looks for a takedown but Kriel sprawls well.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson throws a leg kick
and Kriel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kriel misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hedman Karlsson, right into the meat.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a low kick.
Kriel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hedman Karlsson. That did some damage!
Nice takedown defense from Kriel. No joy for Hedman Karlsson on that attempt.
Kriel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hedman Karlsson has a takedown stuffed.
Willem Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Hedman Karlsson.
Kriel wants to land a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson is out of range.
Hedman Karlsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Willem Kriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kriel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kriel misses with a right hand
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kriel's knee momentarily.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hedman Karlsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kriel makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hedman Karlsson really felt that one!
A low kick from Hedman Karlsson is predictable there
letting Kriel counter with a right hand.
Kriel tried to score with a low kick but Hedman Karlsson checks it.
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!
Kriel throws a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson moved away.
Hedman Karlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hedman Karlsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hedman Karlsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a two punch combination.
Kriel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kriel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hedman Karlsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hedman Karlsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hedman Karlsson cracks Kriel with a good jab.
Kriel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hedman Karlsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A lazy body kick from Kriel
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Kriel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four 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!
Hedman Karlsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kriel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kriel throws a right and a left that Hedman Karlsson avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Kriel misses the target.
Hedman Karlsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kriel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hedman Karlsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kriel takes a step back to recover.
Hedman Karlsson throws a leg kick but Kriel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kriel cracks Hedman Karlsson with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oliver Hedman Karlsson.
Well Hedman Karlsson 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
After the big win, Oliver Hedman Karlsson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Red Light Coffeeshop and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Antonio Laureana (ranked 2166 p4p, 281 weight class) and Jurgen Tetsuo (ranked 2787 p4p, 350 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Francisco Antonio Laureana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jurgen Tetsuo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tetsuo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tetsuo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Laureana sprawls well initially but Tetsuo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Laureana wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laureana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laureana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laureana.
Tetsuo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Laureana tries to strike from the bottom.
Laureana looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tetsuo passes into side control.
Laureana is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tetsuo off and has taken his back!
Tetsuo covering up well and avoiding damage.
Laureana is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tetsuo trying to control but not successfully.
Laureana has the hooks in. Tetsuo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tetsuo really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Laureana's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Laureana is trying to stick to Tetsuo's back but Tetsuo is turning into Laureana. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Laureana's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tetsuo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo stopping the sweep attempt from Laureana.
Tetsuo looking to sit in guard and control but Laureana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Laureana is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Laureana throws a big right hand that misses.
Laureana wants to stand but Tetsuo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Laureana slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laureana is keen to just control but Tetsuo is a slippery customer.
Laureana thows a huge punch but Tetsuo dodges it nicely.
Laureana lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Laureana frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Laureana trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laureana controlling his opponent.
Laureana wants to control the pace but Tetsuo is squirming around nicely.
Laureana looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laureana wants to control the pace but Tetsuo is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Antonio Laureana dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Laureana walks into a straight right hand from Tetsuo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laureana.
Tetsuo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laureana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tetsuo goes for a double leg but Laureana avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laureana continues to drive forward.
Laureana looks to throw a body kick
so Tetsuo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Laureana is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tetsuo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Laureana's body to avoid the submission. Laureana has instead reached around Tetsuo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Laureana arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Francisco Antonio Laureana!
During a confident post fight interview, Francisco Antonio Laureana thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Because I Can (ranked 1127 p4p, 115 weight class) and Chang Thong Song (ranked 1538 p4p, 167 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Because I Can!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chang Thong Song!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
I Can throws a lazy right hand but Thong Song sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Thong Song was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thong Song walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
I Can throws a right hand that misses
and Thong Song counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thong Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but I Can manages to avoid it.
Thong Song with a hook.
I Can looks to score with a jab to the body but Thong Song is just out of range.
Thong Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
I Can throws a right hand that misses
and Thong Song cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thong Song uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from I Can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Can missing with a left hand there. Thong Song was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thong Song pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
I Can throws an overhand right that lands on Thong Song's shoulder, as Thong Song tries to avoid the shot.
Thong Song shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. I Can is trying to defend but Thong Song finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thong Song is working for a kimura but I Can is defending it quite comfortably.
I Can has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thong Song is working away from the top position though.
Thong Song is figuring out what he wants to do next.
I Can is trying to maintain the position but Thong Song is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thong Song is looking to advance position but I Can won't allow it.
I Can trying to control here.
I Can makes his way to full guard. A much better position for I Can.
I Can is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thong Song tries to roll over but I Can keeps him under control.
Thong Song is refusing to be controlled, as I Can sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Can perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thong Song wants to improve his position but I Can is controlling well.
I Can seems to be working for a kimura but Thong Song defends the submission attempt.
I Can trying to pass the guard but Thong Song defending well.
I Can is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
I Can is trying to work for a kimura but Thong Song is defending well.
I Can tries to pass to full mount but Thong Song defends it.
Thong Song is trying to control but can't.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
I Can is trying to control the action in half guard but Thong Song is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
I Can connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from I Can.
Thong Song slips under a jab.
Thong Song moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chang Thong Song will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
I Can lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thong Song ducks under a wild hook from I Can.
Thong Song slips under a jab.
I Can takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
I Can misses with a left hand
and Thong Song counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thong Song throws the left hand but I Can avoids the punch easily.
I Can is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
I Can takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
I Can throws a lazy uppercut
letting Thong Song counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thong Song connects with a crisp jab.
I Can slips a straight right by Thong Song.
Thong Song avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thong Song works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thong Song. That's going to slow I Can down.
I Can ducks under a wild hook from Thong Song.
I Can tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thong Song was well out of range. Poor timing from I Can.
Thong Song jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thong Song's corner calls for a 1-2. Thong Song obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thong Song lands a straight punch to the body, keeping I Can at a distance.
Thong Song throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck I Can on the side of the head.
Thong Song lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
I Can misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from I Can misses its intended target.
Thong Song has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
I Can throws a combination that misses
and Thong Song counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from I Can.
Thong Song is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
I Can fails with a takedown attempt.
Thong Song is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
I Can connects with a body shot that sends Thong Song's belly button to the back.
I Can staying out of range there.
I Can misses with a telegraphed body shot
and I Can takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thong Song.
I Can misses with a wild body shot.
Thong Song digs a good body shot into I Can's ribs.
I Can misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Can throws a poor cross that misses
and Thong Song counters with a lovely straight right hand!
I Can misses with the combination.
I Can throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thong Song.
I Can is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thong Song's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
I Can lands with a nice body punch.
I Can swinging wildly here.
I Can will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
I Can avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I Can misses with a takedown attempt
and Thong Song counters with a left to the body.
I Can misses with a hook. Thong Song ducked under it nicely.
Thong Song is looking to land body kicks.
Thong Song swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by I Can.
Thong Song moves away from the strike by I Can.
Chang Thong Song seems to be getting the better of the standup.
I Can tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thong Song sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten I Can somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Because I Can. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thong Song keeps I Can at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chang Thong Song showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Thong Song looks to land a left hand but I Can moved out of range nicely.
I Can connects with the punch.
Thong Song uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from I Can.
I Can throws the left hand but Thong Song avoids the punch easily.
Thong Song has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thong Song wants to slow I Can down by chopping away at his legs.
Thong Song swings away with a body shot that misses
and I Can counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thong Song is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
I Can throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Thong Song to counter with a crisp jab.
Thong Song lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Can throws an off balance right hand
and Thong Song connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thong Song cracks I Can with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thong Song pulls out of a head kick attempt.
I Can swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thong Song explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I Can throws a poor cross that misses
and I Can takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
I Can with a lazy takedown attempt
and I Can takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thong Song uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from I Can.
I Can takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thong Song goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
I Can throws a shot from downtown. Thong Song moves away and avoids it.
Thong Song fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
I Can pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thong Song throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thong Song scores with a head kick.
Thong Song pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Because I Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I Can looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Can throws a right hand that misses
and Thong Song counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thong Song dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on I Can. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
I Can falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thong Song counters with a lovely straight right hand!
I Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
I Can waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thong Song.
Thong Song feints a counter leg kick.
I Can gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
I Can tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thong Song swivels and escapes.
I Can throws a poor cross that misses
and Thong Song counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
I Can takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thong Song scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
I Can might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thong Song working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
I Can is looking to regain half guard here but Thong Song keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four 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.
I Can looking for a sweep but Thong Song has passed into full mount! Oh no!
I Can is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thong Song can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as I Can is looking to escape.
Thong Song fails to move to back control.
Thong Song goes for an armbar but he's not got it… I Can turns into him and now he's in Thong Song's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chang Thong Song comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thong Song has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chang Thong Song!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chang Thong Song waved his t-shirt featuring Red Light Coffeeshop's logo in front of the cameras.
Because I Can was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derui Pake (ranked 320 p4p, 33 weight class) and Lachlan Cassidy (ranked 143 p4p, 11 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pake might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Take A Stand - What The Best. Lachlan Cassidy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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151 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derui Pake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lachlan Cassidy!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassidy tries for a takedown but Pake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Pake.
Cassidy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cassidy throws a shot from downtown. Pake moves away and avoids it.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch but Pake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Pake. Those never looked like landing.
We've been informed that Cassidy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pake cracks Cassidy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pake tries to keep at a distance but Cassidy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cassidy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pake is keeping busy.
Pake struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassidy controls his hands.
Cassidy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassidy breaks the clinch.
Cassidy misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Cassidy misses its intended target.
Pake appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cassidy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pake, pushing him back against the cage.
Pake tries a knee to the head but Cassidy blocks it.
Pake struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassidy controls his hands.
Pake creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pake misses with a knee to the head.
Pake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cassidy's elbow.
Pake tries to land knees in the clinch but Cassidy avoids the damage to the body.
Pake misses with an elbow over the top.
Cassidy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pake misses with a head kick.
Pake throws a combination that misses
and Pake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cassidy is looking to clinch.
Pake tries to sprawl but Cassidy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cassidy pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pake trying to get back to full guard but Cassidy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cassidy controlling from the full mount.
Pake wants to control but Cassidy is having none of it.
Pake is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pake is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Pake tries to lock up and control but Cassidy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pake's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cassidy prevents Pake from getting the reversal.
Cassidy controlling from mount.
Cassidy prevents Pake from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pake looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Pake can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassidy not allowing Pake to control his hands.
Pake tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cassidy fails to move to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lachlan Cassidy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pake lands the left hand.
Pake fails to land with a series of punches.
Cassidy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cassidy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pake backs up against the cage.
Cassidy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cassidy is looking to clinch.
Lachlan Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pake looks to land a body kick but Cassidy moved away.
Cassidy missing with a left hand there. Pake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Cassidy misses.
Pake has closed the distance and engaged Cassidy in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cassidy scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pake has a couple of punches blocked by Cassidy.
Cassidy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cassidy swings wildly with an uppercut but Pake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassidy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy lands a body shot.
Pake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassidy prevents a body shot from Pake.
Pake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pake misses with a punch on the inside.
Pake misses with some punches.
Pake trying to stall but Cassidy improves his position.
Pake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cassidy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pake is rocked!
Cassidy stalling the fight.
Oh Pake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cassidy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pake.
Cassidy creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Pake with a big uppercut! Pake tries to clinch up but Cassidy pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Pake to the mat! Pake covers up and Cassidy unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lachlan Cassidy! Lachlan Cassidy retains his featherweight title!
After the big win, Lachlan Cassidy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Red Light Coffeeshop and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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