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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Cronos (ranked 4483 p4p, 219 weight class) and Timo Vesala (ranked 4055 p4p, 198 weight class). Cronos comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. Vesala has chosen Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jose Cronos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Cronos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timo Vesala!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cronos lands a front kick.
Cronos seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vesala shoots in for a takedown but Cronos shows good takedown defense.
Vesala manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cronos on his heels. He'll look to pass Cronos's guard now, I'm sure.
Vesala content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Cronos has locked up a guillotine! Cronos's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Vesala is holding on here and Cronos must be using up a lot of energy. Vesala has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Cronos gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Cronos!
A less than humble Jose Cronos misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Kuznetsov (ranked 1877 p4p, 198 weight class) and Head Coach (ranked 1131 p4p, 127 weight class). Head Coach has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alexandr Kuznetsov's chin.
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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
22 - 19 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 3, fighting out of London, Head Coach!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coach slips under a jab.
Coach feints the counter takedown.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov sizes up Coach with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Coach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coach throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Coach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexandr Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coach ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Coach misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coach throws a big shot that misses.
Coach thows a leg kick but Kuznetsov checks it
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Coach's midsection.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coach staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov scores with a head kick. Coach tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Coach throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Coach misses the target.
Coach instigates a clinch.
A short right from Kuznetsov on the inside.
Coach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Coach tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Coach wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Head Coach.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coach.
A bit of stalling here from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Coach avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
Kuznetsov takes an elbow to the temple.
Coach lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coach wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuznetsov keeps working.
Coach throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coach is trying to control. Kuznetsov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coach connects with a nice short shot to Kuznetsov's temple.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet.
Coach looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand back up but Coach is controlling him
Kuznetsov is refusing to be controlled, as Coach sits in half guard.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet.
Coach trying to control the action but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov tries to kick Coach off but Coach keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Coach takes one on the button.
Coach misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Coach appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coach was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Coach defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Coach moves out of range.
Coach on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab to the body
and Coach counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice right hand.
Coach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Coach gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Coach gets tackled into the cage by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov maintains the clinch.
Kuznetsov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coach tries to stall but Kuznetsov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Coach has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kuznetsov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Coach is working for takedown but Kuznetsov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Coach is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov is defending well.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body.
Coach avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov blocks an elbow strike from Coach.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coach.
Coach working aggressively here.
Coach avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuznetsov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coach's defenses.
Kuznetsov lands with a light punch inside.
Kuznetsov working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coach's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Coach wants to counter with a clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him away.
Kuznetsov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Coach lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Coach's ribs.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Coach.
Coach takes one on the button.
Coach throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Coach's midsection.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot
and Coach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coach throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
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!
Kuznetsov clinches.
Kuznetsov blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuznetsov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Coach's brow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Coach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coach is trying to drag Kuznetsov to the mat but Kuznetsov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Coach creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coach tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Coach back against the cage.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuznetsov lands a damaging elbow.
Coach pulls Kuznetsov into guard.
Coach pulls Kuznetsov in to control the position.
Kuznetsov stands up and waves to Coach to follow him.
Coach misses with a right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Coach scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuznetsov in his tracks.
Coach throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Coach scores with a jab.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coach moves away.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Coach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Coach avoids the punch easily.
Coach throws a chopping leg kick but Kuznetsov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kuznetsov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coach takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coach tries to bum rush Kuznetsov with a series of wild strikes but Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kuznetsov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coach paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Coach explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kuznetsov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coach takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coach walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuznetsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Coach circles away.
Coach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Coach fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses
and Coach counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov thuds a left hand into Coach's body.
Kuznetsov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Coach throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coach moves into the clinch successfully.
Coach takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuznetsov taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coach jumps into guard, dragging Kuznetsov to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kuznetsov thows a leg kick but Coach checks it
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coach pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kuznetsov back to the cage. Coach follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Coach misses with an uppercut
and Kuznetsov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kuznetsov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coach.
Coach misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov thuds his shin into the meat of Coach's side.
Kuznetsov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Coach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Coach misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Coach ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexandr Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuznetsov throws a body kick that misses.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Coach. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov lands a head kick!
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Coach circles away.
Coach avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch
and Coach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Coach.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Coach.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coach can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coach swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuznetsov.
Coach takes the fight into the clinch.
Coach tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kuznetsov pushes off an throws an elbow but Coach leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good body shot from Kuznetsov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Coach dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kuznetsov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Coach blocks with his arms.
Coach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Coach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coach crunches a lovely knee into Kuznetsov's ribcage.
Coach misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coach is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Coach lands with a left to the head.
Coach gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coach trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Head Coach has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet but Coach is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Coach from controlling successfully.
Coach stops Kuznetsov from standing up.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Coach from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kuznetsov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Coach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Coach throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Coach's shoulder, as Coach tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Kuznetsov catches Coach right on the button with a cross.
Coach scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick
and Coach counters with a two punch combo.
Coach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch but Coach is avoiding it.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Coach slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coach! But no joy.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Coach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuznetsov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Head Coach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the body from Kuznetsov misses
and Coach counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kuznetsov taking a breather.
Coach fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Head Coach.
I think Kuznetsov 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Kuznetsov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antun Racic (ranked 780 p4p, 36 weight class) and Odell Paquette (ranked 1847 p4p, 89 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antun Racic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Odell Paquette!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Racic shoots in and gets a takedown into Paquette's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Paquette manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Paquette fails to land.
Racic digs a right hand underneath Paquette's ribcage. Paquette let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Racic.
Paquette misses with the head strike.
Racic lands with a short shot to the head.
Paquette letting Racic take a breather here.
Paquette working hard to break the clinch.
Racic blocks an uppercut.
Paquette letting Racic take a breather here.
Racic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paquette lands a right hand that snaps the head of Racic backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paquette lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paquette.
Paquette scores with a shot to the side of Racic's head.
Paquette throws a head punch that misses.
Racic blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquette misses with the head strike.
Racic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paquette throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Racics head.
Racic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Racic tries a body shot but Paquette blocks it.
Racic blocks an uppercut.
Paquette prevents a body shot from Racic.
Racic misses with a punch on the inside.
Paquette misses with a hook from the clinch.
Racic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paquette breaks the clinch.
Racic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Racic misses with a looping right.
Racic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paquette goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Racic lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Racic swats away the attempt to clinch by Paquette.
Paquette throws a series of punches but Racic moves out of range.
Racic lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Racic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antun Racic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paquette misses with an uppercut.
Racic throws a right and a left that Paquette avoids nicely.
Paquette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Racic scores with a body shot.
Racic gets a double leg takedown into Paquette's guard.
Paquette trying to keep a closed guard but Racic is proving a slippery customer.
Racic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paquette wants to get back to his feet but Racic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Racic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paquette's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paquette wants to control but Racic is keeping busy.
Paquette is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paquette is looking for a sweep. Racic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Racic is pressing down on Paquette's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paquette is holding on for now.
Racic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Paquette tries to get to full guard but Racic has control of the leg.
Racic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paquette keeps working.
Paquette is trying to stand back up but Racic is controlling him
Racic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paquette knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four 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.
Paquette pushes Racic off looking to stand but Racic dives back in and keeps control.
Racic is working for a submission of some sort.
Racic wants to pass the guard but Paquette is defending well.
Paquette is staying active underneath Racic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Racic throws out a powerful jab.
Paquette misses with a straight left.
Racic misses with an uppercut.
Paquette throws a shot from downtown. Racic moves away and avoids it.
A nice combination there by Racic.
Racic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Paquette makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antun Racic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Racic.
Paquette misses with a hook.
Racic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Racic misses.
Racic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Racic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Paquette is trying to defend but Racic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paquette is not content to let Racic control the position.
Racic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Paquette manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Racic keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Racic lands a shot to the body.
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!
Racic has a couple of punches blocked by Paquette.
Racic is trying to maintain a safe position but Paquette gets an underhook and turns Racic into the cage.
Paquette misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paquette.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Racic lands with a right to the head.
Paquette swings wildly with an uppercut but Racic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paquette tries a body shot but Racic blocks it.
Paquette takes a shot to the head.
Paquette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Racic takes a swing at Paquette's ribcage but misses.
Paquette doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Racic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Racic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paquette scores with a crisp jab that stopped Racic in his tracks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Racic.
Paquette lands a head shot.
Paquette misses with an uppercut.
Racic tries to counter by clinching up but Paquette breaks away and moves out of range.
Paquette looks to land a right hand but Racic moved out of range.
Racic lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Paquette misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Racic throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquette misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Paquette - just one landing.
Paquette takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Racic is looking to land body kicks.
Racic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Paquette sprawls well initially but Racic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Racic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paquette pushes Racic off looking to stand but Racic dives back in and keeps control.
Racic trying to mount his opponent but Paquette defends it.
Antun Racic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Racic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Racic wants to take a breather but Paquette is having none of it.
Paquette tries to get to full guard but Racic has control of the leg.
Paquette is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Racic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paquette is just riding it out for now. Racic eventually gives up the hold.
Racic throwing shots but Paquette is blocking nicely.
Racic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Racic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paquette trying to control but Racic postures up.
Paquette wants to get back to his feet.
Paquette is looking to improve his position.
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.
Racic is thwarting Paquette's attempts to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Paquette tries to kick Racic off but Racic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Racic moves out of range of the strikes.
Racic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Racic throws a hook but Paquette blocks it.
Paquette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Racic.
Racic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Racic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Racic shoots in and drives through. Paquette sprawls well.
Paquette misses the shot to the body.
Racic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Paquette misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Antun Racic will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Racic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Racic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Racic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paquette momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Racic.
Paquette misses with a straight left.
Racic throws a big shot that misses.
Racic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paquette circles away.
Paquette throws a big counter head kick but Racic avoids it with no problem.
Paquette takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Racic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paquette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Racic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Paquette counters with a straight right hand.
Paquette fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Racic on the side of the head.
Paquette misses with a hook.
Racic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paquette looks to throw the jab but Racic is out of range.
Paquette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Racic was well out of range. Poor timing from Paquette.
Paquette tries to move into range but Racic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Antun Racic is winning the standup battle so far.
Paquette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Racic tries to counter with a takedown but Paquette is quick to defend against it.
Racic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquette throws a big shot that misses.
Racic connects with a leg kick. Paquette looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Paquette takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paquette connects with a looping right hand.
Paquette checks a leg kick.
Paquette walks into a left hand.
A nice combination there by Racic.
Racic scores with a jab to the body.
Racic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Paquette. That did some damage!
Racic digs a good hook to Paquette's body.
A jab from Paquette misses.
Odell Paquette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paquette 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!
Racic misses with a double jab.
Racic cracks the inside of Paquette's front leg.
Paquette moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Paquette swings for the body but Racic moves out of range.
Paquette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquette just misses with a punch to the body.
Paquette misses with a series of wild punches.
Paquette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paquette takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some wild striking there from Racic.
Paquette cracks Racic with a good jab.
Odell Paquette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Racic lands a glancing blow to the side of Paquette's head.
Paquette throws a leg kick but Racic moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Paquette misses the target.
Paquette tries a head kick but it misses.
Racic tries to counter with a takedown but Paquette is quick to defend against it.
Racic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Paquette quickly recovers to half guard.
Paquette wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Racic passes the guard and advances to mount!
Racic is looking to work his way around to Paquette's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Racic won't let Paquette get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Paquette is squirming around, avoiding Racic's attempts to control the action.
Antun Racic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paquette can't escape the position.
Racic controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paquette tries to hold on but Racic postures up.
Racic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Racic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Paquette keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Racic raining down shots from the mount!
Racic controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antun Racic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Racic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antun Racic!
A determined Antun Racic didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Iko Morrowind (ranked 2568 p4p, 256 weight class) and Oliver Taquses (ranked 1986 p4p, 214 weight class). Morrowind comes to the cage accompanied by The Foggy Dew. Iko Morrowind has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Iko Morrowind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Taquses!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taquses doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morrowind counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taquses thinking.
Taquses tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morrowind sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taquses somewhat.
Taquses fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taquses has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Morrowind is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Iko Morrowind has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Taquses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taquses or perhaps it was just good defense by Morrowind, which made it look bad.
Taquses misses with a takedown attempt - Morrowind sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Taquses with that takedown attempt.
Morrowind throws a big counter combination but Taquses scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Taquses looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morrowind misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Morrowind. Those never looked like landing.
Taquses doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morrowind counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Morrowind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taquses was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrowind.
It seemed like Taquses was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taquses shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morrowind as he avoids it easily.
Taquses doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morrowind counters with a nice uppercut.
Taquses fails to land the takedown.
Morrowind throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taquses stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morrowind swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taquses counters with a single leg into guard. Morrowind didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrowind is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Taquses presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrowind's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taquses with a poor takedown
and Morrowind makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morrowind stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taquses shoots and misses
and Morrowind counters with a stiff right hand.
Taquses fails with the takedown
and Morrowind counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taquses looks winded!
Morrowind throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrowind uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morrowind catches Taquses with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oliver Taquses seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrowind swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taquses dives in for a single leg takedown but Morrowind sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Morrowind was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taquses.
Taquses blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Morrowind. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Morrowind as Taquses shoots in.
Iko Morrowind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taquses is defended easily by Morrowind.
Morrowind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taquses was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrowind.
Morrowind gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morrowind is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taquses content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Morrowind has locked up a guillotine! Morrowind's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Taquses is holding on here and Morrowind must be using up a lot of energy. Taquses has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Morrowind gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Iko Morrowind!
Iko Morrowind decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Black (ranked 1359 p4p, 160 weight class) and Greg Garrison (ranked 3897 p4p, 425 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by La Internacional. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Garrison!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black scores with a jab to the head.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Black and Garrison goes tumbling to the canvas! Black follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Garrison is rocked!
It looks like Greg Garrison has been cut.
Black lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Garrison! More strikes land and this one is all over! Black jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Black!
Matt Black thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Shamrock (ranked 417 p4p, 44 weight class) and Brian Jones (ranked 887 p4p, 93 weight class). Shamrock comes to the cage accompanied by One Winged Angel by The Black Mages. Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Take my hand. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brian Jones was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Jones!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Shamrock wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Jones 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.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock jabs at Jones's body.
Shamrock cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've been informed that Jones has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a push kick but Shamrock slaps the foot to one side.
Good shot there by Shamrock.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock misses with a few strikes there.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Shamrock is wise to it.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Shamrock throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Shamrock's leg but Shamrock calmly moves out of range.
Shamrock swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Jones feints a counter leg kick.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones blocks a jab.
Shamrock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shamrock lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Shamrock throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones is trying to counter with his kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Jones responds with a good body kick, but Shamrock manages to step out the way in time.
Shamrock takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jones slips a jab from Shamrock.
Jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Shamrock is wise to it.
Jab by Shamrock.
Shamrock swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Shamrock is wise to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Jones punishes Shamrock's body with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock lands a jab to the head.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones flicks out a counter leg kick but Shamrock steps away.
Shamrock tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Shamrock misses with a body shot
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones feints and then cracks Shamrock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shamrock down.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones checks a low kick from Shamrock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones counters with a body kick.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Jones feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shamrock misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Shamrock - just one landing.
Shamrock swings widly with a right hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock works the jab nicely.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock blocks the body kick.
Shamrock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Shamrock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Shamrock swinging wildly here.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones flicks out a counter leg kick but Shamrock steps away.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shamrock's knee momentarily.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a leg kick but Shamrock checks it.
Jones takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Shamrock blocks a low kick nicely.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shamrock takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shamrock's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Shamrock misses
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shamrock fails to land with a series of punches.
Shamrock dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Shamrock cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shamrock rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body kick there by Jones.
Shamrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Shamrock's defenses.
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shamrock.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Shamrock tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shamrock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Shamrock is wise to it.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jones might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shamrock has got the better of the exchanges.
Shamrock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Shamrock 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.
Jones follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shamrock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock lands an overhand right.
Jones slips under a jab from Shamrock.
As Shamrock backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Shamrock manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shamrock with a jab.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Donk. Shamrock catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock cracks Jones with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shamrock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brian Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJones.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Shamrock misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Shamrock motions for Jones to come forward. Shamrock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Shamrock lands with a right hand.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamrock to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones slips under a jab.
Shamrock stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Shamrock.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shamrock slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shamrock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
After the fight, Nick Shamrock 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AC Slater (ranked 1153 p4p, 182 weight class) and Phil High (ranked 1685 p4p, 234 weight class). Slater comes to the cage accompanied by Stop What Ya Doin. AC Slater could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Phil High's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, AC Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil High!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
High staying out of range there.
We've been hearing reports that Slater has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Slater drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
High looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
High throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slater drops down looking for a counter takedown but High sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from High misses the target.
High ducks under a wild hook from Slater.
High fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
High pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slater stuffs the takedown.
Slater lands a head shot.
High 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by High. That's going to slow Slater down.
High slips a straight right by Slater.
High misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
High bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
High in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Slater is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
High wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slater keeps working.
Slater dodges the ground and pound from High.
Slater wants to control but High postures up.
Slater is trying to improve his position.
Slater is trying to control High's posture but High avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
High wants to control for a moment but Slater uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Slater looks like he's trying to stand up.
Slater wants to get back to full guard.
High prevents Slater from standing back up.
High wants to take a breather but Slater is having none of it.
High wants to pass to mount but Slater is defending the position.
Slater is not content to let High control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Slater catches High right on the button with a cross.
Phil High seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater scores with a punch to the head.
Slater throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
High throws a sloppy head kick and Slater moves out of range easily.
Slater half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
High takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
High misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slater avoids the body shot from High.
Slater misses with the combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Slater checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slater throws a right and a left that both miss.
High misses with a head kick.
High throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Slater misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater throws a body punch but High moves out of range.
Slater gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows High to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
High's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slater is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
High trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater wants to stand up but High is controlling him.
High trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phil High will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
High looks to land a combination. Slater sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A nice inside leg kick there by High. That's going to slow Slater down.
Nice defenses there by Slater.
High throws the left hand but Slater avoids the punch easily.
High lands a lovely overhand right.
High misses with the combination.
High catches Slater with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slater misses with a body shot.
Phil High seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater throws a series of punches but High avoids them all with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from High.
A telegraphed right hand from Slater misses the target.
High pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slater lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
High pushes Slater away with a front kick.
Slater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but High moves away.
High jabs at Slater's body.
High uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slater.
High misses with an uppercut. Slater saw that one coming.
Slater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
High rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slater moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
High throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
High throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
High pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slater takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
High swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slater just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but High moves away.
Nice takedown defense from High. No joy for Slater on that attempt.
High lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
High has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
High throws a head kick but Slater moves out of range.
High looks to land a combination but Slater avoids it well.
Slater lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slater lands with a good body shot.
High scores with the left hand. Slater knows he should have avoided that one.
High looks to score with a jab to the body but Slater is just out of range.
High moves away from the strike by Slater.
High misses with a low kick.
High lands a jab to Slater's midsection.
High fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slater keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slater half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Slater moves out of range of the body kick from High.
Slater connects with a looping right hand.
High tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
High avoids the body shot from Slater.
Slater throws a jab but it's blocked by High.
High takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
High shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Slater throws an uppercut from half a mile away. High sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slater comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slater throws a lazy right hand but High sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
High takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
High tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slater throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent High stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
High is breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slater.
High is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
High walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Slater! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). AC Slater!
An out of breath AC Slater thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Hensen (ranked 397 p4p, 45 weight class) and Koba Wyatt (ranked 243 p4p, 22 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hensen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Soul Coughing - Super Bon Bon. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wyatt's choice of entrance music: Channel Zero. Koba Wyatt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sven Hensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Koba Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyatt drops Hensen with a beautiful combination! Hensen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wyatt is looking for the KO!
It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut.
Oooooh!!! Wyatt has knocked Hensen down with a huge combo! Wyatt steps away and waves a wobbly Hensen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hensen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wyatt misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Hensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wyatt misses the shot to the body.
Hensen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hensen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wyatt fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hensen to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hensen looks to clinch but Wyatt throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hensen taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Koba Wyatt!
A relieved looking Koba Wyatt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Sven Hensen was interviewed post fight and said 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eagle Loveladdy (ranked 86 p4p, 8 weight class) and Ramses Xll (ranked 188 p4p, 27 weight class). Loveladdy comes into the arena with Snoop Lion - Here Comes The King! blaring out of the sound system. Xll has chosen Noin Bullet - Do The Fight as his entrance music. Ramses Xll has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
29 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eagle Loveladdy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramses Xll!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Xll.
Xll throws a chopping leg kick but Loveladdy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Loveladdy avoids a kick to the body.
Loveladdy throws a quick counter head kick but Xll was just out of range.
Xll scores with a shot to the body.
Loveladdy checks a low kick from Xll.
A counter left hand to the body from Loveladdy misses its target.
Xll has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Loveladdy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Xll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xll looks to throw the jab but Loveladdy is out of range.
Loveladdy looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Xll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loveladdy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xll.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xll scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick from Xll is predictable there
and Loveladdy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Loveladdy checks a leg kick.
Loveladdy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Xll looks to land a body kick but Loveladdy moved away.
Loveladdy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Xll connects with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Xll.
As Xll looks to move away, Loveladdy throws a big counter combo but Xll just gets out of the way.
Xll misses with a body punch
letting Loveladdy counter with a right hand.
It looks like Ramses Xll has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xll misses with a low kick.
It looked like Loveladdy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Xll.
Xll comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Xll misses.
Loveladdy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Loveladdy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Loveladdy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xll.
Xll looks for the body kick but Loveladdy saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xll tries a head kick but it misses.
Loveladdy throws a big counter combination but Xll scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Loveladdy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Xll.
Loveladdy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Xll throws a body shot but no joy.
Loveladdy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xll scores with a jab.
Xll thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Loveladdy misses the target.
Ramses Xll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loveladdy avoids the head kick by Xll.
Xll misses with a body shot.
Xll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loveladdy.
And Loveladdy counters with a quick kick to the body but Xll blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xll swings for the body but Loveladdy moves out of range.
And Loveladdy counters with a quick kick to the body but Xll blocks it.
Xll throws a head kick that misses
and Loveladdy counters with a nice leg kick.
Xll dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Loveladdy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Loveladdy checks a leg kick.
Loveladdy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Xll throws the kick towards the body but Loveladdy avoids it.
Loveladdy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Xll motions for Loveladdy to come forward. Xll throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Loveladdy moves out of range of the leg kick from Xll.
Loveladdy throws a quick counter head kick but Xll was just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramses Xll's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Xll throws an off balance right hand
and Loveladdy counters with a series of strikes. Xll will be more careful next time no doubt.
Xll throws a sloppy head kick and Loveladdy moves out of range easily.
Loveladdy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Xll looks for the body kick but Loveladdy saw that one coming.
Xll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Loveladdy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xll.
Xll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Xll looks to move away, Loveladdy throws a big counter combo but Xll just gets out of the way.
Xll swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Loveladdy counters with a left and a right that stings Xll.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Xll misses.
Loveladdy checks a low kick from Xll.
Loveladdy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Xll just manages to avoid it.
Loveladdy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loveladdy moves away.
Xll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loveladdy is looking for a counter combo.
Xll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xll throws a head kick that misses.
Loveladdy throws a big counter combination but Xll scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Xll swings away with a body shot that misses
and Loveladdy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Loveladdy dodges the punch combination from Xll.
Xll misses with a head kick.
As Xll looks to move away, Loveladdy throws a big counter combo but Xll just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xll misses with a looping right.
Loveladdy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Loveladdy moves out of range of the body kick.
Loveladdy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Xll throws a front kick aimed at Loveladdy's knee but Loveladdy avoids it well.
Xll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loveladdy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Loveladdy ducks under a wild hook from Xll.
Xll missing with a left hand there. Loveladdy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xll throws a low kick but Loveladdy moves out of range easily.
It looked like Loveladdy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Xll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loveladdy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loveladdy is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xll fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Loveladdy checks it well.
Xll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loveladdy moves away.
Eagle Loveladdy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xll. Loveladdy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loveladdy is looking for a counter combo.
Xll throws a wild body kick that Loveladdy sees coming a mile off.
Loveladdy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Loveladdy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loveladdy thinks about countering with a head kick.
Xll misses with a right hand
and Loveladdy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Xll is breathing heavily.
Xll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loveladdy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xll misses with a low kick.
Loveladdy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Xll throws a nice looking combination but Loveladdy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Loveladdy is looking to counter punch.
Xll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xll keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Xll just misses with a punch to the body.
Loveladdy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Loveladdy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xll looks to score with a jab to the body but Loveladdy is just out of range.
Loveladdy blocks a head kick by Xll.
Loveladdy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ramses Xll's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Xll throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Loveladdy slips a jab and a cross from Xll.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Loveladdy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Xll throws a body shot but no joy.
Loveladdy throws a big counter combination but Xll scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Xll throws a sloppy body shot
and Loveladdy counters with a series of strikes. Xll will be more careful next time no doubt.
Xll looks to land a body kick but Loveladdy moved away.
Xll misses with a body punch
and Loveladdy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ramses Xll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xll throws a head kick but Loveladdy moves out of range.
No joy there for Xll, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Loveladdy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Xll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xll misses with a hook
and Loveladdy counters with a flying knee that drops Xll! Loveladdy dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eagle Loveladdy!
Eagle Loveladdy retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Eagle Loveladdy 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 Roy Palmer (ranked 110 p4p, 12 weight class) and Nick Fjera (ranked 468 p4p, 58 weight class). Roy Palmer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roy Palmer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Nick Fjera!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Palmer misses with a straight right.
Fjera checks a leg kick.
Palmer cracks Fjera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fjera misses the shot to the body.
Palmer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Palmer ducks under a wild hook from Fjera.
Fjera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palmer was well out of range. Poor timing from Fjera.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
letting Palmer counter with a right hand.
Palmer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.
Fjera just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPalmer.
Palmer defending well as Fjera loads up on a big left hand.
Fjera looks to land a right hand but Palmer moved out of range.
Palmer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fjera's corner calls for a 1-2. Fjera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Palmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fjera.
An attempted straight right counter from Palmer misses the target.
Fjera is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Palmer, right into the meat.
Nick Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer cracks Fjera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer throws out a loose jab but Fjera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fjera scores with a jab. Palmer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Palmer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fjera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fjera misses with a wild body shot.
Fjera misses with a two punch combination.
Fjera misses with a hook. Palmer ducked under it nicely.
Fjera misses with an uppercut.
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palmer.
Palmer connects with an inside leg kick.
Palmer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Palmer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Palmer cracks Fjera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fjera takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Palmer, right into the meat.
Palmer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
Good exchange - Fjera coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fjera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Palmer counters with a good low kick that Fjera was not able to check.
Palmer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fjera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palmer.
Fjera swings for the body but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fjera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fjera throws a body punch but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Palmer throws a nice looking combination but Fjera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Fjera misses the target.
Fjera misses with a wild body shot.
Palmer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fjera throws a body punch but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Fjera misses with a hook.
Fjera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Palmer counters with a solid body kick.
Palmer connects with a high kick.
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Palmer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
It looks like Palmer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fjera throws a lazy right hand but Palmer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera throws a sloppy body shot
and Palmer counters with a nice body shot.
Fjera looks winded!
Decent striking displayed by Palmer there.
Fjera throws a body punch but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fjera misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Fjera misses.
It looked like Palmer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fjera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Palmer scores with a jab.
Fjera throws the left hand but Palmer avoids the punch easily.
Palmer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
Palmer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palmer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice cross by Palmer.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Palmer to counter with a crisp jab.
Fjera throws a body punch but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer scores with a head kick. Fjera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fjera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera missing with a left hand there. Palmer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palmer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fjera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fjera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palmer moves away.
Fjera swings widly with a right hand
and Palmer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fjera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palmer.
A slow jab from Palmer misses its intended target.
Palmer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fjera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palmer moves away.
Palmer throws a head kick but Fjera moves out of range.
Palmer lands with a cross.
Palmer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fjera ducks under a wild hook from Palmer.
Palmer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fjera looks to throw the jab but Palmer is out of range.
Palmer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Palmer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fjera throws a body punch but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Palmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fjera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palmer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fjera can do to turn this around?
Fjera misses with an uppercut.
Roy Palmer is winning the standup battle so far.
Fjera swinging wildly here.
Fjera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fjera throws a nice looking combination but Palmer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Palmer lands a jab to Fjera's midsection.
Palmer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palmer lands an overhand right.
Palmer throws a sloppy head kick and Fjera moves out of range easily.
Fjera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fjera misses with an uppercut
and Palmer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Palmer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fjera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palmer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera staying out of range there.
Fjera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer avoids the body shot from Fjera.
Palmer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fjera lands with a cross.
Palmer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fjera. That did some damage!
Palmer tests Fjera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Palmer misses the target.
Fjera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palmer was well out of range. Poor timing from Fjera.
A big right from Fjera misses.
Fjera blocks a head kick by Palmer.
A head kick by Palmer misses
and Fjera counters with a nice uppercut.
Fjera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Palmer.
The fighters circling - Palmer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fjera swings away with a body shot that misses
and Palmer counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Palmer.
Fjera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer throws a body punch but Fjera moves out of range.
Fjera looks to land a right hand but Palmer moved out of range.
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palmer.
Palmer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fjera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palmer was well out of range. Poor timing from Fjera.
Palmer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fjera manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fjera misses the target.
Palmer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fjera.
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
Palmer scores with a head kick.
Palmer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fjera.
Palmer throws a body punch but Fjera moves out of range.
Palmer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Palmer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fjera was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmer.
Fjera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Palmer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fjera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera throws a body shot but no joy.
Fjera swings for the body but Palmer moves out of range.
Fjera misses with a series of wild punches.
Fjera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Palmer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fjera. Palmer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palmer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Palmer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fjera in his tracks.
Palmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Fjera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Palmer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Palmer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Palmer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palmer misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer swings for the body but Fjera moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fjera moves out of range as Palmer strikes.
Palmer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fjera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fjera avoids the body shot from Palmer.
Fjera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fjera checks a leg kick.
A jab from Fjera misses.
Palmer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fjera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the body from Fjera misses
and Fjera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fjera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palmer scores with a hook to the body. Fjera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Palmer with a hook.
Palmer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fjera.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fjera throws a right hand that Palmer ducks under and follows up with a left that Palmer also avoids with ease.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fjera might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Palmer has got the better of the exchanges.
Fjera throws a hook but Palmer blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Palmer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Palmer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fjera.
A nice leg kick lands there from Palmer.
Fjera swings away with a body shot that misses
and Palmer counters with a left to the body.
Palmer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fjera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palmer misses with a body shot.
Fjera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fjera looks to score with a jab to the body but Palmer is just out of range.
Fjera misses with a lunging right hand
and Palmer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fjera thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fjera. Palmer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fjera swings for the body but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer slips a jab and a cross from Fjera.
Palmer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Palmer scores with a sloppy right hand. Fjera should have avoided that one.
Fjera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fjera misses with a body shot
and Palmer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Palmer catches Fjera right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Palmer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Palmer.
Fjera just misses with a punch to the body.
Fjera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palmer. Palmer obviously looking to wear him down.
Palmer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fjera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fjera moves forwards but Palmer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fjera needs to keep his hands up - Palmer had a free shot at his head there.
A right-left combo lands from Palmer.
Fjera lands a right hook to the body.
Fjera misses with a body punch
and Palmer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Palmer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Palmer thuds a left hand into Fjera's body.
Fjera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Palmer rather than just go for the knockout.
Palmer throws a big shot that misses.
Palmer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer tries to land a leg kick but Fjera saw it coming and moves away.
Fjera swings for the body but Palmer moves out of range.
Fjera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Palmer throws a nice head kick!
A big left from Fjera misses.
Fjera misses with a wild body shot.
Palmer ducks under a wild hook from Fjera.
Fjera misses with a hook.
Fjera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fjera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Palmer is looking to chop away at Fjera's legs.
Palmer dodges the punch combination from Fjera.
Palmer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fjera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fjera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer scores with a jab to the head.
Palmer lands a leg kick that knocks Fjera off balance momentarily.
Palmer thuds his right hand into Fjera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Palmer connects with a leg kick. Fjera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Palmer, right into the meat.
Palmer looks to throw the jab but Fjera is out of range.
Palmer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fjera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fjera looks to land a right hand but Palmer moved out of range.
Palmer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fjera.
Palmer scores with a shot to the body.
Fjera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Palmer avoids the body shot from Fjera.
Palmer avoids the body shot from Fjera.
Palmer avoids the body shot from Fjera.
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palmer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fjera misses the jab.
Fjera throws a sloppy body shot
and Palmer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Fjera does no damage.
Fjera misses with a double jab.
Palmer slips a jab from Fjera.
Palmer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Palmer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Palmer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Palmer misses.
Palmer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
Palmer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Palmer misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fjera takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses.
Palmer scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Palmer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Palmer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fjera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Palmer misses the target.
Fjera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Palmer lands a lovely overhand right.
Fjera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Palmer.
Fjera throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Palmer misses.
Palmer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
Fjera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Palmer counters with a nice uppercut.
Palmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fjera moves away.
Fjera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palmer.
Palmer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Palmer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Palmer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fjera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palmer throws the left hand but Fjera avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer throws a body shot but no joy.
Palmer ducks under a wild hook from Fjera.
Fjera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fjera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fjera scores with a nice strike.
Fjera misses with a double jab
and Palmer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fjera scores with a shot to the body.
Fjera scores with a hook to the body. Palmer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Palmer misses with a straight left.
Palmer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fjera looks to score with a jab to the body but Palmer is just out of range.
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
Palmer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fjera's sensitive parts.
Palmer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Palmer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fjera misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Palmer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fjera steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Palmer. That one must have hurt.
Palmer tests Fjera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fjera takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses.
Palmer throws a hook but Fjera blocks it.
Fjera misses with a wild body shot.
Fjera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fjera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fjera misses with a wild body shot.
Fjera misses with an uppercut
enabling Palmer to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer lands a nice hook to Fjera's body. Fjera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Palmer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmer connects with a body shot.
Fjera is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Palmer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fjera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Palmer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A telegraphed right hand from Fjera misses the target.
Palmer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Palmer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palmer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Palmer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fjera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fjera misses the jab.
Fjera cracks Palmer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Palmer lands a slapping body shot.
Fjera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Fjera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer lands an overhand right.
Palmer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fjera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmer.
Palmer is looking to score with low kicks.
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
Palmer throws a body punch but Fjera moves out of range.
Palmer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fjera sizes up Palmer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good leg kick by Palmer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fjera throws a body shot but no joy.
Fjera thuds his right hand into Palmer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Palmer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fjera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fjera throws out a counter right but Palmer avoids it with no problem.
Fjera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fjera misses with a hook. Palmer ducked under it nicely.
Palmer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fjera misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Palmer had his way with Nick Fjera in that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Palmer lands a body shot.
Fjera just misses with a punch to the body.
Palmer moves away from the strike by Fjera.
Palmer walks into a stiff left hand from Fjera.
Fjera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Palmer has time to react.
Palmer is rocked!
Fjera looks to land a right hand but Palmer moved out of range.
Oh Palmer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palmer lands a nice looking body shot.
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
Palmer seems to have got his legs back now.
Palmer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.
Palmer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fjera punishes Palmer's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Palmer.
A clash of legs there as Fjera blocks the low kick.
Palmer blocks a jab.
Palmer ducks under a wild hook from Fjera.
Fjera takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
Fjera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fjera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fjera scores with a body shot.
Fjera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fjera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fjera throws an off balance right hand
and Palmer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Palmer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Palmer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Palmer throws a shot from downtown. Fjera moves away and avoids it.
Fjera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palmer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palmer throwing a counter right hand but Fjera manages to avoid it.
Palmer thuds a left hand into Fjera's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fjera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palmer.
Fjera just misses with a punch to the body.
Nick Fjera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Palmer.
Palmer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fjera is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Palmer lands a high kick!
A big right from Fjera misses.
Palmer lands with a nice body punch.
Palmer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
Fjera sends Palmer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fjera is motioning to the referee to let Palmer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Palmer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
Palmer is looking to slow Fjera down with leg kicks.
A shot to the liver by Fjera. Beautiful body shot.
Fjera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fjera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palmer.
Palmer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fjera in his tracks.
Palmer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer connects with a solid leg kick.
Fjera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Palmer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fjera takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses.
Palmer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fjera.
Palmer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fjera misses with a jab to the body
and Palmer counters with a right hand to the body.
A good leg kick by Palmer.
Palmer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fjera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Palmer.
You can see that Fjera has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Fjera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fjera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Palmer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fjera.
Palmer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmer lands with a hook. Fjera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera slips under a jab from Palmer.
Fjera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Palmer digs a good hook to Fjera's body.
Palmer misses with a body shot.
Fjera throws an off balance right hand
and Palmer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Palmer connects with a looping right hand.
Fjera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fjera throws the left hand but Palmer avoids the punch easily.
Fjera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Palmer.
Fjera misses with a wild body shot.
Fjera misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fjera looks to land a combination but Palmer avoids it well.
Palmer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fjera lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Palmer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Palmer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Palmer!
Roy Palmer retains his heavyweight title!
Roy Palmer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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