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MMAHelsinki - 155 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Vegas (ranked 2136 p4p, 217 weight class) and Drew Peacock (ranked 5940 p4p, 497 weight class). Vegas comes into the arena with Ace Of Spades by Motorhead blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Vegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Drew Peacock!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peacock wants to clinch up but Vegas keeps it at a distance.
Vegas keeps the fight on the outside.
Vegas misses with a looping left.
Peacock closes the distance and pushes Vegas back into the cage.
Peacock is trying to stall.
Vegas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Peacock prevents it.
Vegas is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peacock.
Vegas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vegas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Peacock as the two fighters clinch.
Peacock misses with a punch to the body.
Peacock taking a breather.
Peacock struggles to land a body shot inside as Vegas controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas lands an elbow inside.
Peacock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Peacock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vegas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vegas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vegas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Peacock momentarily.
Peacock moves into the clinch successfully.
Peacock misses with a knee to the head.
Vegas has Peacock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Peacock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vegas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peacock prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Vegas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peacock prevents a body shot from Vegas.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Peacock.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Peacock as Vegas tries to tie him up.
Peacock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vegas.
Peacock looking to throw knees to the head but Vegas is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peacock avoids the elbow strike from Vegas, against the cage.
Vegas is trying to push Peacock away but Peacock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vegas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Peacock pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vegas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peacock.
Vegas misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peacock moves in looking to clinch but Vegas pushes him off.
Peacock wants to clinch up but Vegas keeps it at a distance.
As Peacock looks to move away, Vegas throws a big counter combo but Peacock just gets out of the way.
Peacock moves into the clinch successfully.
Peacock tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Peacock back against the cage.
Peacock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vegas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vegas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vegas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peacock tries to sprawl but Vegas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Peacock kicks Vegas off and gets back to his feet.
Vegas tries to keep at a distance but Peacock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vegas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Peacock's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Peacock is keeping busy.
Peacock pushes Vegas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vegas tries to throw a body punch but Peacock avoids it by throwing Vegas back against the cage.
Peacock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vegas.
Peacock with a knee to the head.
Peacock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Peacock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peacock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vegas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peacock gets through Vegas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Peacock misses with a knee to the head.
Vegas is trying to break the clinch but Peacock has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Vegas.
Peacock landing knees to the head.
Peacock throws an elbow that misses.
Peacock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vegas blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vegas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Peacock prevents it.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Peacock lands an elbow that stopped Vegas in his tracks for a moment.
Vegas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Peacock.
Peacock tries to land a knee to the head but Vegas blocks with his arms.
Peacock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peacock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vegas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Vegas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vegas goes for a takedown attempt but Peacock pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vegas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Peacock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Peacock darts in trying to clinch
and Vegas counters with a shoot takedown. Peacock fights it but they end up in guard.
Peacock working for a triangle but Vegas defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vegas lands a couple of digs.
Vegas wants to pass the guard but Peacock is keeping the position.
Vegas 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.
Vegas looking to sit in guard and control but Peacock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peacock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vegas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peacock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vegas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peacock's guard.
Peacock pulls Vegas in to control the position.
Vegas won't allow Peacock to sweep him here.
Drew Peacock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vegas landing with the ground and pound.
Peacock wants to stand and escape but Vegas is having none of it.
Peacock keeping moving, preventing Vegas from controlling successfully.
Vegas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vegas landing with the ground and pound.
Peacock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peacock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peacock is trying to keep Vegas in close.
Vegas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Peacock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vegas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peacock working for a triangle but Vegas defends it easily.
Peacock trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peacock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Peacock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vegas is trying to maintain the position but Peacock is very close to passing his half guard.
Peacock looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vegas trying to hold on to Peacock's head to control him but Peacock postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Peacock is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vegas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peacock tries to stand but Vegas is controlling from the bottom.
Peacock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vegas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Drew Peacock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vegas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peacock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peacock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vegas to score with a decent uppercut.
Peacock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vegas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peacock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vegas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vegas circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Vegas counter with a right hand.
Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch but Vegas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Vegas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Peacock wants to clinch up but Vegas keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peacock tries to clinch there but Vegas circles away.
No joy there for Vegas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vegas looks for a takedown but Peacock sprawls well.
Vegas connects with a body shot that sends Peacock's belly button to the back.
Johnny Vegas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peacock tries to clinch up but Vegas circles away and keeps his distance.
Vegas is looking for a counter combo.
Peacock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vegas.
Vegas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vegas throws a shot to the body.
Peacock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch but Vegas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vegas is defended easily by Peacock.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Vegas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peacock! But no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Peacock scores a nice knee to the body.
Johnny Vegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peacock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peacock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vegas's face.
Peacock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vegas's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peacock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Peacock.
Vegas jumps guard and drags Peacock to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vegas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peacock is one step ahead there.
Vegas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peacock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vegas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peacock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peacock defends well.
Peacock landing some decent shots from guard.
Peacock looking to sit in guard and control but Vegas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Peacock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Peacock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vegas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vegas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peacock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drew Peacock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vegas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vegas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vegas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peacock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vegas has managed to get both his arms back between Peacock's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peacock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Vegas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peacock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Drew Peacock!
Our winner, Drew Peacock, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Ward (ranked 2518 p4p, 324 weight class) and Thomas White (ranked 5699 p4p, 593 weight class). Ward kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Spazz - Crush Kill Destroy. White has chosen Schatten as his entrance music. Thomas White acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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197 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas White!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward avoids the body shot from White.
Ward tries for a takedown but White circles away easily
and White counters with a body kick that stops Ward in his tracks momentarily.
White leaves Ward with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
White now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ward fails with the takedown
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward fails with the takedown
and White makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and White counters with a nice leg kick.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and White counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
White moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and White releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ward is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. White darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
White is trying to counter with his kicks.
White lands a jab.
White jabs at Ward's body.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and White counters with a lovely shot to the body.
White buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ward dives in for a single leg takedown but White sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ward crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from White - the referee stops the clock and Ward gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says White. Ward manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for White.
It looks like Max Ward has been cut.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward.
Ward fails with the takedown
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White scores with a spinning back kick!
A lazy left from White finds it's target.
A cross from White lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for White.
Ward shoots and misses
and White counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
White pushes Ward away with a front kick.
Ward takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
White lands a head kick. Ward smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands a left and a right that send Ward crashing to the mat, dazed. White thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ward is rocked!
Ward misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
White looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Oh Ward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ward falls backwards - clearly groggy! White dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas White!
Our winner, Thomas White, 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 Big Dog (ranked 1476 p4p, 170 weight class) and Burt Rhinehold (ranked 3441 p4p, 377 weight class). Rhinehold is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cream. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Burt Rhinehold!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog throws a leg kick
and Rhinehold counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dog thinking.
Rhinehold has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dog throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dog connects with an inside leg kick.
Dog scores with a spinning back kick!
Dog misses with a body shot.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rhinehold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rhinehold replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dog blocks it well.
Big Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rhinehold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhinehold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog takes a swing at Rhinehold's ribcage but misses.
Rhinehold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rhinehold blocks a leg kick.
Rhinehold moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dog fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rhinehold on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhinehold misses with a straight right.
Dog throws a lazy uppercut
and Rhinehold counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog throws an off balance right hand
and Rhinehold counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dog is looking to control Rhinehold's arms but Rhinehold gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dog has his back to the cage.
Rhinehold misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dog.
Nice body punch from Dog.
Dog lands an uppercut.
Dog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dog works Rhinehold's body with a nice hook.
Dog connects with an inside leg kick.
Dog throws a leg kick which misses Rhinehold's front leg but catches the back leg as Rhinehold tries to avoid it.
Dog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Burt Rhinehold has been cut.
Dog throws a lazy uppercut
and Rhinehold counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhinehold blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land.
Rhinehold scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dog misses with a punch to the body.
Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhinehold throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dog tries to work over Rhinehold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Dog.
Dog has a couple of punches blocked by Rhinehold.
Dog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dog tries to throw a body punch but Rhinehold avoids it by throwing Dog back against the cage.
Rhinehold landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land.
Rhinehold blocks a body shot from Dog.
Dog blocks a body shot from Rhinehold.
A short right from Dog.
A head punch on the inside from Rhinehold fails to land.
Rhinehold tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhinehold swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhinehold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rhinehold misses with some punches.
Rhinehold lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Big Dog has been cut.
Dog scores with a shoulder strike.
Dog blocks an elbow strike from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dog taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dog avoids a wild elbow strike from Rhinehold.
Dog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dog stalling in the clinch but Rhinehold improves position.
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhinehold's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Rhinehold.
Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dog struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhinehold controls his hands.
Dog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhinehold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rhinehold misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhinehold with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhinehold misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dog trying to stall but Rhinehold improves his position.
Dog throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhinehold.
Rhinehold misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold misses with a body punch.
Dog lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhinehold.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dog dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rhinehold tries a knee to the head but Dog blocks it.
Rhinehold digs a right hand into Dog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dog's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Dog.
Dog lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Dog.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Big Dog will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rhinehold blocks a low kick nicely.
Rhinehold tries to land a front kick but Dog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhinehold.
Big Dog is winning the standup battle so far.
Rhinehold throws a body punch but Dog moves out of range.
Dog works Rhinehold's body with a nice hook.
Dog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dog lands a body shot.
Rhinehold works Dog's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Rhinehold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dog throws a leg kick but Rhinehold sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhinehold.
Dog is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhinehold delivers a nice body kick.
Dog lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rhinehold blocks a head kick by Dog.
Dog misses with a hook to the body
and Rhinehold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rhinehold slips a straight right by Dog.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhinehold moves away.
Jab from Dog.
Rhinehold lands a leg kick that knocks Dog off balance momentarily.
A lazy left from Dog finds it's target.
Dog misses with a body shot
and Rhinehold counters with a body kick that stops Dog in his tracks momentarily.
Dog swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog misses with a low kick.
Rhinehold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhinehold lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Rhinehold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rhinehold on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rhinehold 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.
Dog avoids the head kick by Rhinehold.
Dog throws a leg kick but Rhinehold moved away.
Rhinehold tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Dog misses.
Rhinehold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog tries to clinch but Rhinehold moves away
and Rhinehold counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dog finds it's way through Rhinehold's defenses.
Rhinehold misses the jab.
Rhinehold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dog.
Dog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rhinehold unleashes a big counter combination but Dog bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rhinehold tries to keep at a distance but Dog has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dog tries to work over Rhinehold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhinehold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhinehold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhinehold's elbow.
Dog tries a body shot but Rhinehold blocks it.
Dog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burt Rhinehold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rhinehold is working Dog over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Rhinehold fails to land.
Rhinehold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow.
Rhinehold lands an elbow that stopped Dog in his tracks for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Rhinehold.
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 nice glancing elbow lands by Rhinehold.
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhinehold's elbow.
Dog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
Rhinehold lands a body punch.
Rhinehold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Dog blocks the elbow strike.
Rhinehold lands with a short shot to the head.
Rhinehold lands an elbow inside.
Rhinehold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhinehold misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rhinehold takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dog takes an elbow to the temple.
Dog is rocked!
Rhinehold is leaning against Dog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Dog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left hand lands to the body for Rhinehold.
A short right from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Rhinehold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rhinehold has closed the distance and engaged Dog in a clinch.
Rhinehold lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dog to his knees! Rhinehold keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burt Rhinehold!
A victorious Burt Rhinehold thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bugurt Bugurtov (ranked 2300 p4p, 276 weight class) and Bo Mikeli (ranked 2127 p4p, 259 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bo Mikeli enters the cage!
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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bugurt Bugurtov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bo Mikeli!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikeli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bugurtov staying out of range there.
Bugurtov slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Mikeli as he connects with a hook.
Mikeli punishes Bugurtov's body with a nice straight punch.
Bugurtov moves out of range as Mikeli strikes.
Bugurtov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Mikeli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bugurtov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mikeli sprawls and moves away.
Mikeli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mikeli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bugurtov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bugurtov connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikeli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bo Mikeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Mikeli misses
and Bugurtov counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikeli looks to land a combination but Bugurtov avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Bugurtov misses the target.
Mikeli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bugurtov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikeli looks to clinch
and Bugurtov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mikeli thinking.
Bugurtov takes one to the chin there.
Mikeli misses with a right hand
and Bugurtov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bugurtov ducks under a wild hook from Mikeli.
Nice body punch from Bugurtov.
Mikeli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mikeli misses with a straight right.
Bo Mikeli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikeli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bugurtov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bugurtov walks into a straight right hand from Mikeli.
Bugurtov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mikeli looks to land a right hand but Bugurtov moved out of range.
Bugurtov tries to counter with a takedown but Mikeli is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikeli misses with an uppercut
and Bugurtov counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikeli swinging wildly here.
Bugurtov throws a shot from downtown. Mikeli moves away and avoids it.
Mikeli might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mikeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bugurtov moves away.
Bugurtov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bugurtov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikeli.
Mikeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bugurtov manages to avoid it.
Bugurtov misses with a hook. Mikeli ducked under it nicely.
Mikeli scores with a hook to the body. Bugurtov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mikeli jabs Bugurtov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mikeli lands a glancing blow to the side of Bugurtov's head.
Mikeli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mikeli misses with a left hand
and Mikeli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikeli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bugurtov connects with a looping right hand.
Mikeli throws an off balance right hand
and Bugurtov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikeli cracks Bugurtov with a good jab.
Bugurtov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mikeli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bugurtov on the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Mikeli misses
letting Bugurtov counter with a right hand.
Mikeli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bugurtov. Bugurtov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bugurtov is rocked!
Bugurtov blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bugurtov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mikeli darts in trying to clinch
and Bugurtov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bugurtov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mikeli.
A counter left hand to the body from Bugurtov misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikeli rushes Bugurtov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikeli throws a head punch that misses.
Mikeli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bugurtov blocks an uppercut.
Bugurtov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bugurtov breaks the clinch.
Mikeli swings for the body but Bugurtov moves out of range.
Mikeli throws a poor cross that misses
and Bugurtov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mikeli has managed to clinch.
Mikeli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Mikeli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Mikeli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mikeli looks to land a left hand but Bugurtov moved out of range nicely.
As Mikeli backs away, Bugurtov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mikeli slips a jab from Bugurtov.
Bugurtov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bugurtov wants to slow Mikeli down by chopping away at his legs.
Mikeli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mikeli gets a clinch.
A short left from Mikeli.
Mikeli lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Bugurtov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mikeli misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mikeli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bugurtov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mikeli dips a shoulder and cracks Bugurtov with a mighty uppercut! Bugurtov falls back against the cage and Mikeli unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bugurtov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mikeli screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Mikeli!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bo Mikeli waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Dee (ranked 3531 p4p, 387 weight class) and Hank Holmes (ranked 3636 p4p, 404 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes needs to keep his hands up - Dee had a free shot at his head there.
Holmes misses with a jab to the body
and Dee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holmes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hank Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Dee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holmes doesn't seem phased though.
Dee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmes.
Nice straight punches there by Dee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dee.
Holmes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oooooh!!! Dee has knocked Holmes down with a huge combo! Dee steps away and waves a wobbly Holmes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Holmes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes swings widly with a right hand
and Dee counters with a big right hand! Oh Holmes is in trouble here! Dee follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Dee!
After the fight, Bubba Dee was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gary Day (ranked 1317 p4p, 145 weight class) and Khal Stark (ranked 2923 p4p, 281 weight class). Day comes into the arena with Last minute - Great day to choke you out blaring out of the sound system. Stark has chosen Gardenia by Kyuss as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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160 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Khal Stark!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark throws a low kick but Day moves out of range easily.
Stark loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
Day quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Stark darts in and clinches Day up against the cage.
Stark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stark breaks the clinch.
Stark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Day has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stark wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Stark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Day is retaining full guard.
Stark trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Stark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Day has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Day is looking for a triangle but Stark pushes his legs off easily.
Day looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Day can't keep his opponent in guard - Stark advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stark thows a huge punch but Day dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Day defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Day manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Day seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Day working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
Day keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass.
Day is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Day controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark with a nice head shot there.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Day has wrist control.
Day keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark landing some decent shots from guard.
Stark working some strikes from top position.
Day working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
Stark throwing strikes from guard but Day blocks nicely.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Day is keeping the position.
Stark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark advances to half guard.
Day is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stark lands a nice short elbow.
Stark is trying to control the action in half guard but Day is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stark looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Day with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Day trying to control but Stark postures up.
Stark tries to pass to full mount but Day defends it.
Day tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg.
Day is working hard here to advance position.
Stark wants to control but Day is keeping him busy.
Day looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Day has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Day looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark is looking for a kimura here.
Stark trying to pass the guard but Day defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Day is refusing to be controlled, as Stark sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khal Stark dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Day uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Stark.
Stark misses with a looping right.
Day lands a jab to Stark's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark moves into range and clinches up with Day.
Stark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
Day lands with a light punch inside.
Stark taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stark comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Gary Day has been cut.
Day blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Day avoids it.
Day on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day has had enough of the clinch but Stark keeps him there for the moment.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stark throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Day scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stark is trying to force a seperation but Day has the dominant position.
Stark stops a takedown attempt from Day.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
Day being controlled against the cage.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day tries a body shot but Stark blocks it.
Day breaks from the clinch.
Stark walks into a left hand.
Stark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Day counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stark thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Day blocks a head kick by Stark.
Day tests Stark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stark pushes Day up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stark smiles and moves away.
Day takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stark looks to land a combination but Day avoids it well.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Stark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Day throws a hook to the side of Stark's head but Stark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Day on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark scores with a sloppy right hand. Day should have avoided that one.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Day paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stark ducks right into an uppercut from Day.
Nice straight punches there by Day. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Day.
Day throws a lazy right hand but Stark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark moves into the clinch.
Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body punch from Stark.
Day lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stark sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Day fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stark.
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!
Stark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stark tries to clinch up but Day circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day circles away from the clinch attempt.
Day scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stark doesn't seem bothered though.
Day checks a leg kick nicely.
Khal Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark scores with a body shot.
Stark wants to clinch up but Day keeps it at a distance.
Stark tries to bum rush Day with a series of wild strikes but Day uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Day, pushing him back against the cage.
Day misses with some punches.
Day tries to score a body lock takedown but Stark shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stark lands a shoulder strike.
Stark breaks the clinch.
Stark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Day lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Day manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Day missing with a left hand there. Stark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khal Stark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gary Day's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Stark throws a right hand that misses
and Day counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Day avoids the body shot from Stark.
Stark throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Khal Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Stark scores with a four punch combination!
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Stark gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stark clinches up against the cage.
Stark throws a head punch that misses.
Stark content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stark displaying some good clinch control by pressing Day up against the cage.
Stark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Day has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stark uses from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark won't allow Day to sweep him here.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Day manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stark manages to get himself to full guard.
Day looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stark holds on and takes a little breather.
Day trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully.
Khal Stark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day distracts Stark with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Day is one step ahead there.
Day passes Stark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stark is defending against the submission attempts here by Day.
Gary Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stark is staying active underneath Day, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Day with the ground and pound but Stark uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stark throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Stark has his foot on Day's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Day works his way back into a safe position though.
Day stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Day manages to get himself to full guard.
Day is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.
Day has his foot on Stark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stark works his way back into a safe position though.
Stark is in close to Day's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Day has his foot on Stark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stark works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Stark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Day's head.
Stark lands a couple of elbows.
Stark won't allow Day to sweep him here.
Day working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Day's guard.
Stark is keen to just control but Day is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khal Stark.
I've got Stark 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khal Stark!
Khal Stark managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$), into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Monday Blues (ranked 1744 p4p, 188 weight class) and Jay Smith (ranked 1341 p4p, 148 weight class). Blues comes into the arena with Chance The Rapper - Angels blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Monday Blues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jay Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues walks into a jab.
Blues slips under a jab.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Blues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blues just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blues manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Blues counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Blues's head coaches at Aspire Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blues circles away.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blues manages to avoid it.
Blues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blues looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blues moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blues slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blues was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
A quick step to the side and Blues tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith jabs Blues right on the nose. Blues blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blues stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blues looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Blues is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith misses with a hook. Blues ducked under it nicely.
Blues clinches up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Blues tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blues lands a body punch.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blues tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Blues back against the cage.
Blues doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Blues as the two fighters clinch.
Blues lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Blues throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blues digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Blues gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith trying to stall but Blues improves his position.
Blues misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blues is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Blues.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blues struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Blues misses with a body punch.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blues is keeping busy.
Blues digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith blocks a body shot from Blues.
Blues lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith tries to pull guard but Blues forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blues misses with a body punch.
Blues lands a left hand.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Monday Blues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Smith.
Blues on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Blues.
Blues lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith blocks a body shot from Blues.
Blues is working Smith over against the cage.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blues has him pressed against the cage.
Blues tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blues doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blues can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Blues working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blues tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blues pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blues looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Blues, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Blues misses the target.
Blues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Blues manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blues throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues throws a body shot but no joy.
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith takes a swing at Blues's ribcage but misses.
Blues wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blues throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blues tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blues to the ground. Blues escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Blues misses its intended target.
Blues throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Blues is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Blues lands a right hook to the body.
Smith throws a body punch but Blues moves out of range.
Blues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blues throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blues keeps the fight on the outside.
Blues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith is looking to clinch but Blues is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Blues on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blues connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith is rocked!
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blues.
Blues moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Monday Blues has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blues goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blues lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Blues.
Blues lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Blues finish him?
A shot in the inside from Blues.
A hook to the body from Blues.
Blues doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blues lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blues lands a body punch.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Blues lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blues scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blues is working Smith over against the cage.
Blues pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blues is working Smith over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Blues.
Blues pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blues lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith blocks a body shot from Blues.
Nice body punch from Blues.
Blues pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blues lands a left hand.
Blues presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Blues.
Blues cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Blues.
Blues lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Blues is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Blues - that landed with a thud.
Blues lands a body punch.
Blues lands a nice shot to the body.
Blues stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blues lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blues lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Blues.
Blues lands a body shot.
Blues lands a nice shot to the body.
Blues lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Blues.
A short body shot lands from Blues as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Blues.
A short left from Blues.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blues.
Blues digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blues works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Blues lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blues lands with a left to the head.
Blues throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blues cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Blues lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
A short right from Blues on the inside.
Blues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Blues.
Blues creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Smith with a big uppercut! Smith tries to clinch up but Blues pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Smith to the mat! Smith covers up and Blues unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Monday Blues!
Monday Blues decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Algernon Cadwallader (ranked 2623 p4p, 265 weight class) and Dick Pound (ranked 1202 p4p, 131 weight class). Cadwallader 's entrance music is Algernon Cadwallader - Spit Fountain. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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162 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Algernon Cadwallader !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Pound!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Cadwallader darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pound has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cadwallader tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pound swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pound uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cadwallader .
Cadwallader fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pound connects with a looping right hand.
Cadwallader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pound throws out the jab.
Pound rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cadwallader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cadwallader misses with a straight right.
Pound throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cadwallader on the side of the head.
Cadwallader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cadwallader staying out of range there.
Cadwallader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pound.
Pound throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cadwallader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pound looks to land a right hand but Cadwallader moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cadwallader moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadwallader jabs at Pound's body.
Pound throws an overhand right that lands on Cadwallader 's shoulder, as Cadwallader tries to avoid the shot.
Cadwallader lands with a shot to the body.
Cadwallader looks to score with a jab to the body but Pound is just out of range.
Pound lands a body shot.
Pound ducks right into an uppercut from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader connects with a body shot.
Pound throws a jab when Cadwallader was well out of range.
Cadwallader scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pound doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloppy strikes from Cadwallader . Those never looked like landing.
Decent striking displayed by Pound there.
Pound throws a jab but it's blocked by Cadwallader .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pound misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cadwallader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cadwallader throws a series of punches but Pound moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound misses with a straight right.
It looked like Cadwallader wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Pound misses.
Cadwallader slips a jab from Pound.
Pound jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pound lands with a cross.
Cadwallader has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A slow jab from Cadwallader misses its intended target.
Pound might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cadwallader checks a leg kick.
Cadwallader misses with an uppercut
and Pound counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cadwallader tries to bum rush Pound with a series of wild strikes but Pound uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pound misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pound, as that shot connected.
Cadwallader fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cadwallader . Pound does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pound keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pound scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pound misses with a right hand
letting Cadwallader counter with a right hand.
A jab from Cadwallader misses.
Pound comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cadwallader moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cadwallader misses with a straight left.
Cadwallader with a nice cross.
Pound connects with the punch.
Cadwallader is rocked!
Cadwallader swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pound scores with a counter punch that sends Cadwallader to the canvas! Pound smells blood - he's punishing Cadwallader with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cadwallader has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Pound!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Thorn (ranked 520 p4p, 62 weight class) and Mush Mouth (ranked 1542 p4p, 181 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Thorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mush Mouth!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouth closes the distance and clinches up with Thorn, looking for a takedown. Mouth pushes Thorn against the cage but Thorn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mouth has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thorn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Thorn walks into a left hand.
Mouth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thorn on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Thorn.
Mouth misses with a takedown attempt - Thorn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thorn throws the left hand but Mouth avoids the punch easily.
Mouth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mouth misses with a body kick.
Thorn connects with a leg kick. Mouth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mouth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Damien Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mush Mouth.
Mouth throws out a loose jab but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mouth checks a leg kick.
Thorn throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Thorn.
Mouth throws a series of strikes that have Thorn backpedaling.
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thorn throws a sloppy head kick and Mouth moves out of range easily.
Damien Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Thorn misses.
Thorn throws a looping overhand right but Mouth ducks down to avoid it.
Mouth tries to land a front kick but Thorn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but Mouth moved out of range.
Mouth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mouth lands an overhand right.
Thorn scores with a head kick. Mouth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thorn throws a lazy right hand but Mouth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Mouth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mouth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn looking for a sweep. Not yet Thorn, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn trying to strike off his back.
Mouth wants to control from the top but Thorn keeps moving.
Mouth throws an elbow that misses. Thorn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mouth's guard. Nice move by Thorn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mouth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thorn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mouth keeping moving, preventing Thorn from controlling successfully.
Mouth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thorn won't allow Mouth to get back to his feet.
Thorn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thorn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thorn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thorn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mouth keeping moving, preventing Thorn from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thorn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thorn is looking to work some ground and pound but Mouth has wrist control.
Thorn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mouth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thorn wants to control from the top but Mouth keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thorn misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Mouth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thorn doesn't seem phased though.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
Mouth blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thorn.
Mouth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thorn eats them both and turns towards Mouth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thorn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mouth 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.
Thorn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thorn cracks a nice hook into Mouth's ribs.
Thorn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thorn takes one to the chin there.
Mouth missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mouth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thorn misses with a straight left.
Thorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Damien Thorn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
That's time! Thorn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thorn.
A left and a right from Thorn both land. Nice combination.
Thorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mouth can do to turn this around?
Thorn feints a jab promting Mouth to slip. Thorn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mouth slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Mouth.
Thorn throws a shot from downtown. Mouth moves away and avoids it.
Thorn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mouth's calf.
Thorn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mouth will feel that in the morning.
Thorn lands a right hook to the body.
Mouth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn cracks Mouth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thorn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mouth's head.
A swing and a miss from Thorn.
Thorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mouth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mouth.
Mouth looking to pass the guard.
Thorn wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thorn keeping full guard, as Mouth tries to pass.
Mouth trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mouth.
Mouth throwing strikes from guard but Thorn blocks nicely.
Mouth preventing the sweep.
Mouth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thorn wants to sweep but no luck.
Mouth postures up and lands a big shot to Thorn's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mouth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thorn keeping moving, preventing Mouth from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mouth.
Damien Thorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Mouth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thorn swivels and escapes.
Mouth drops Thorn with a beautiful combination! Thorn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mouth is looking for the KO!
Some wild striking there from Mouth.
Thorn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thorn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mouth to score with a decent uppercut.
Mouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorn moves away.
Mouth avoids the head kick by Thorn.
Thorn misses the jab.
Thorn connects with a jab.
Jab from Mouth.
Thorn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thorn throws a hook to the side of Mouth's head but Mouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorn misses the jab.
Thorn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Damien Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mouth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mouth loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
Mouth loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
Thorn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mouth. That did some damage!
Mouth takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Thorn misses.
Thorn sets himself, and Mouth steps forward looking for the clinch! Thorn avoids it this time.
Mouth throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mouth throws a leg kick which misses Thorn's front leg but catches the back leg as Thorn tries to avoid it.
Mouth slips a jab from Thorn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Mouth.
Thorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorn throws a chopping leg kick but Mouth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mouth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thorn momentarily.
Mouth misses with a kick to the body.
Thorn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mouth manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thorn on his heels. He'll look to pass Thorn's guard now, I'm sure.
Mouth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mouth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mouth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mouth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mouth lands a couple of digs.
Mouth postures up.
Mouth throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mush Mouth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mouth shoots in and gets a takedown into Thorn's guard.
Mouth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thorn's head.
Thorn keeping moving, preventing Mouth from controlling successfully.
Thorn trying to keep a closed guard but Mouth is proving a slippery customer.
Thorn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thorn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mouth's guard.
Thorn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Mouth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mouth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mouth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thorn throws an elbow that misses. Mouth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thorn's guard. Nice move by Mouth!
Mouth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thorn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thorn trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mouth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mouth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thorn managing to control the position.
Thorn looking for a sweep. Not yet Thorn, not yet.
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.
Mouth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mush Mouth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mouth works over Thorn with some ground and pound from guard.
Mouth stays in close to Thorn's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mouth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mouth throws a right and a left that both miss.
That kick from Thorn tenderised Mouth's leg. Mouth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thorn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mouth loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
Thorn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mouth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Thorn does it's job there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thorn, right into the meat.
Mouth throws a lazy body kick
and Thorn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mouth's knee momentarily.
Thorn misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn slips a jab and a cross from Mouth.
It looked like Thorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mouth moves away from the strike by Thorn.
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
Mouth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thorn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mouth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thorn as he avoids it easily.
Thorn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mouth.
That kick from Thorn tenderised Mouth's leg. Mouth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mouth misses with a takedown attempt - Thorn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mouth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thorn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mouth dives in for a single leg takedown but Thorn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Damien Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mush Mouth.
Thorn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thorn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thorn wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mouth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thorn connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mouth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thorn. That's going to slow Mouth down.
Mouth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mouth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thorn.
A bone on bone clash there as Mouth blocks the leg kick.
Thorn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mouth dives in and grabs Thorn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thorn pushes down on Mouth's head and hops out.
Mouth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
You can see that Mouth has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Mouth lands with a right hand.
Mush Mouth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thorn throws a shot to the body.
Thorn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mouth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Mouth.
Thorn connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Thorn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thorn 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Thorn!
A victorious Damien Thorn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Mighty Quinn (ranked 313 p4p, 42 weight class) and Trenton Funkhouser (ranked 727 p4p, 105 weight class). Quinn comes to the cage accompanied by Mighty Quinn. 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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222 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Mighty Quinn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trenton Funkhouser!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkhouser feints and as Quinn raises his hands in defense, Funkhouser changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Funkhouser sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Quinn's guard.
Funkhouser passes the guard and advances to mount!
Quinn blocking the ground and pound.
Quinn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Funkhouser on the ground.
Funkhouser wants to control the pace but Quinn is squirming around nicely.
Funkhouser seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Quinn is holding on tight.
Poor strikes thrown by Funkhouser there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Funkhouser wants to take Quinn's back here but Quinn is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Funkhouser is looking to work his way around to Quinn's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Funkhouser is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Quinn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Quinn shrugs it off.
Funkhouser trying to control but Quinn is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Funkhouser takes Quinn's back.
Funkhouser controls the action.
Funkhouser working for a choke but Quinn is defending well.
Funkhouser wants to control the position but Quinn frees himself and scrambles - Funkhouser manages to regain control in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn prevents Funkhouser from moving into mount.
Funkhouser is looking to take a break and control but Quinn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funkhouser prevents Quinn from escaping the position.
Funkhouser with the ground and pound but Quinn regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Funkhouser looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Funkhouser not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Funkhouser missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Quinn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Funkhouser throwing shots but Quinn is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Funkhouser passes to full mount!
Quinn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Funkhouser looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Funkhouser throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Funkhouser is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Quinn!
Funkhouser punching from mount but Quinn doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Funkhouser looking to control but Quinn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Funkhouser is looking to work his way around to Quinn's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Funkhouser connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Funkhouser mounts Quinn! Really nice guard pass there!
Quinn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Funkhouser looking to finish with strikes here!
Funkhouser looking to control but Quinn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funkhouser is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trenton Funkhouser dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Quinn connects with a solid leg kick.
Quinn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Funkhouser is able to avoid easily.
Funkhouser looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Quinn is trying to stand up here but Funkhouser is controlling him well.
Funkhouser is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser is just content to waste time from the top position. Quinn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Funkhouser wants to control from the top but Quinn keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkhouser is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Funkhouser stops Quinn from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funkhouser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Quinn wants to stand and escape but Funkhouser is having none of it.
Funkhouser advances to half guard.
Quinn is not content to let Funkhouser control the position.
Funkhouser throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Funkhouser trying to control from half guard but Quinn is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Funkhouser wants to advance to full mount but Quinn doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkhouser wants to control from the top but Quinn keeps moving.
Quinn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Funkhouser won't allow Quinn to get back to his feet.
Funkhouser wants to control from the top but Quinn keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Funkhouser misses with a takedown
and Quinn counters with a stiff right hand.
Funkhouser fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quinn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Quinn misses with a right hand
enabling Funkhouser to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser shoots for a takedown but Quinn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Funkhouser takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Quinn misses the shot to the body.
Funkhouser with the counter takedown but Quinn avoids it easily.
Funkhouser manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Quinn on his heels. He'll look to pass Quinn's guard now, I'm sure.
Funkhouser trying to move into half guard but instead Quinn has managed to sweep!
Quinn being controlled here momentarily.
Funkhouser working a defensive guard here.
Quinn wants to stand but Funkhouser has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Quinn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Funkhouser is taking a breather. Quinn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Funkhouser slips a nice elbow through Quinn's hands, connecting with Quinn's forehead.
Funkhouser is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Quinn defends it well.
Quinn is trying to stand back up but Funkhouser is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funkhouser works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trenton Funkhouser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Quinn misses with a body punch
and Funkhouser connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Funkhouser looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Quinn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Funkhouser fails to land the takedown.
Funkhouser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funkhouser shoots in and bounces Quinn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn keeping moving, preventing Funkhouser from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkhouser stands and throws Quinn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Funkhouser trying to control the position but Quinn is working away.
Funkhouser moves into full mount!
Funkhouser wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Quinn is squirming around, avoiding Funkhouser's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser wants to take his opponent's back but instead Quinn manages to regain half guard.
Funkhouser sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quinn defending well though.
Funkhouser is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Funkhouser has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Funkhouser trying to control the action but Quinn is working from the bottom.
Funkhouser tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quinn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Funkhouser is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Funkhouser trying to pass the guard but Quinn defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn wants to get back to his feet.
Funkhouser tries to pass to full mount but Quinn defends it.
Funkhouser wants to control but Quinn is keeping him busy.
Quinn wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Funkhouser tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quinn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Quinn is in trouble now - Funkhouser has advanced to mount!
Quinn has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Quinn is trying to get back to his feet but Funkhouser has full control of the position and if anything, Quinn has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Quinn is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Funkhouser trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trenton Funkhouser really 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.
Funkhouser shoots in for a double leg but Quinn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Quinn scoring well with a low kick there.
Quinn misses with a straight right.
The Mighty Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn misses with a body shot
and Funkhouser counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Funkhouser closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Funkhouser is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Quinn's shoulder. That is not cool.
Trenton Funkhouser has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Quinn is trying to escape the position but Funkhouser is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkhouser is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quinn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Quinn is trying to buck Funkhouser off.
Funkhouser is trying to get an arm triangle but Quinn is defending well.
Funkhouser scores with a couple of short elbows.
Funkhouser wants to control but Quinn is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Quinn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Funkhouser tries to advance to mount but can't.
Funkhouser prevents Quinn from escaping the position.
Funkhouser throws an elbow but Quinn slips to the side and avoids it well.
Quinn is trying to get back to his feet.
Quinn wants to control but Funkhouser postures up.
Funkhouser wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quinn, who protects the arm well.
Funkhouser tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Quinn!
Funkhouser trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Funkhouser works his way to his opponent's back.
Funkhouser struggling to keep hold of the position.
Quinn trying to control the hands but Funkhouser won't let him.
Funkhouser has good solid back control here.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser looking for the choke but no joy.
Funkhouser has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Funkhouser is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Quinn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Quinn for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funkhouser tries to keep control of the position but Quinn is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trenton Funkhouser dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A swing and a miss from Quinn.
A nice side step and Funkhouser releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Quinn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Funkhouser checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Quinn cracks Funkhouser with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Quinn connects with a crisp jab.
Quinn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Funkhouser counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkhouser defending well as Quinn loads up on a big left hand.
Funkhouser is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Funkhouser blocks a jab.
Funkhouser lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Quinn jabs Funkhouser to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Quinn misses with a straight right.
Funkhouser looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Funkhouser closes the distance and clinches up with Quinn, looking for a takedown. Funkhouser pushes Quinn against the cage but Quinn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Quinn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Funkhouser staying out of range there.
Funkhouser appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Quinn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Funkhouser counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Mighty Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quinn swinging wildly here.
Quinn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Funkhouser fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Quinn lands a leg kick that knocks Funkhouser off balance momentarily.
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!
Quinn throws a leg kick but Funkhouser moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn takes a swing at Funkhouser's ribcage but misses.
Quinn moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFunkhouser.
Quinn misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Funkhouser on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quinn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Quinn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Funkhouser's calf.
Funkhouser moves away from the strike by Quinn.
Quinn misses with a left hand
and Funkhouser counters with a straight right hand.
Quinn blocks a low kick nicely.
Quinn is looking to counter punch.
Quinn misses with a left hand
and Funkhouser counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Funkhouser tries for a kimura but Quinn is defending well.
Funkhouser is looking to take a break and control but Quinn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trenton Funkhouser is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkhouser passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Quinn!
Funkhouser trying to control but Quinn is having none of it.
Funkhouser with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trenton Funkhouser.
I've got Funkhouser 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trenton Funkhouser!
Trenton Funkhouser is the new light heavyweight champion!
Trenton Funkhouser tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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