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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Leonardo (ranked 4050 p4p, 436 weight class) and Simbo Klice (ranked 4336 p4p, 462 weight class). Klice has chosen THE D.O.C. - it's funky enough as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernesto Leonardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simbo Klice!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardo wants to clinch up but Klice keeps it at a distance.
Leonardo shoots in looking for a takedown. Klice tries to sprawl out of it but Leonardo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Klice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leonardo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klice swivels and escapes.
Leonardo clinches up with Klice and pushes him back against the cage.
Leonardo tries to throw a body punch but Klice avoids it by throwing Leonardo back against the cage.
Klice lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klice breaks the clinch.
A lazy left from Klice finds it's target.
A shot to the body from Leonardo misses
and Klice counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Klice.
Leonardo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klice working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leonardo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Klice has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Leonardo is proving hard to escape from.
Klice throws a big right hand that misses.
Leonardo keeping full guard, as Klice tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klice is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Klice postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Klice is posturing up here but Leonardo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Klice tries to roll out but it's too tight and Klice has to tap! Slick submission there by Leonardo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ernesto Leonardo!
A victorious Ernesto Leonardo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willem Kriel (ranked 2523 p4p, 340 weight class) and Ben Turner (ranked 3112 p4p, 399 weight class). Kriel comes to the cage accompanied by Jack Parow & Freshlyground - Army Of One. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willem Kriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ben Turner!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kriel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kriel blocks a body shot from Turner.
Kriel tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Kriel back against the cage.
Turner scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner lands a left hand.
Kriel is trying to maintain a safe position but Turner gets an underhook and turns Kriel into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kriel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turner lands a body shot.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kriel blocking some punches.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Kriel.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Kriel.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel lands a shot to the body.
Kriel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kriel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kriel lands a nice shot to the body.
Kriel stalling the fight.
Turner lands a body punch.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Kriel has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kriel lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Kriel avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Kriel misses with a knee strike.
Kriel prevents a body shot from Turner.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kriel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kriel throws a head punch that misses.
Turner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kriel gets through Turner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Kriel.
Turner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kriel landing knees to the body.
Kriel digs a right hand into Turner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turner's gas tank.
Turner misses with some punches.
Turner stalling in the clinch.
Turner blocking some punches.
Turner working aggressively here.
Kriel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turner tries to work over Kriel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel missing with knees to the body.
Turner pushes Kriel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner tries to work over Kriel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kriel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Turner's face.
It looks like Ben Turner has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kriel.
Kriel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kriel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Kriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turner as Kriel tries to tie him up.
Kriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kriel's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Kriel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kriel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turner blocks it with crossed arms.
Kriel misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kriel lands a body punch.
Kriel blocking some punches.
Kriel blocks a body shot from Turner.
Kriel trying to land knees to the body.
Kriel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head.
Kriel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner lands with a right to the head.
Kriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kriel misses with a punch to the body.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kriel throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Kriel.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner blocking some punches.
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner effectively controlling the action here.
Kriel lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willem Kriel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Turner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Turner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Kriel circles away.
Kriel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Turner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Kriel lands with a right to the head.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Kriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kriel.
Kriel trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Kriel on the inside.
Kriel prevents a body shot from Turner.
Willem Kriel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turner misses with some punches.
Turner looking to slow down the pace here.
Kriel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kriel misses with a knee strike.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Kriel avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner lands a shoulder strike.
Turner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turner lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Kriel misses with the head strike.
Kriel can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Nice body punch from Turner - that landed with a thud.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kriel's elbow.
Kriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turner working aggressively here.
Kriel throws a head punch that misses.
Kriel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turner blocks it with crossed arms.
Kriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kriel working Turner over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kriel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Kriel controls his hands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kriel misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Turner blocks a body shot from Kriel.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kriel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Kriel.
Kriel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Turner.
Turner managing to block the knees to the body from Kriel.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Kriel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner stalling in the clinch.
Turner avoiding damage as Kriel throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kriel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kriel prevents a body shot from Turner.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kriel.
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kriel throws a head punch that misses.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kriel tries to stall but Turner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kriel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner lands with a left to the head.
Turner lands a right hand.
Kriel lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kriel.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Kriel.
Kriel tries a knee to the head but Turner blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Kriel is trying to maintain a safe position but Turner gets an underhook and turns Kriel into the cage.
Kriel is struggling to control the position.
Kriel tries a knee to the head but Turner blocks it.
Kriel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turner avoids it.
Kriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kriel tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kriel misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner tries to stall but Kriel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Kriel.
A body shot lands from Turner.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Kriel.
A hook to the body from Kriel.
Turner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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 Willem Kriel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Turner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kriel moves out of range of the leg kick from Turner.
Kriel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turner is looking to clinch but Kriel is avoiding it.
Turner is looking to clinch.
Turner closes the distance but Kriel moves to the side
and Kriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turner moves into the clinch successfully.
Turner working aggressively here.
Kriel presses Turner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kriel misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Kriel.
Still in the clinch, Kriel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kriel landing knees to the body.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriel wants to stall.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner trying to stall but Kriel improves his position.
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kriel trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Turner prevents a body shot from Kriel.
Kriel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner managing to block the knees to the body from Kriel.
Kriel throws a head punch that misses.
Kriel misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Kriel.
A right hook to the body lands for Kriel.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Kriel avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Turner blocks a body shot from Kriel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kriel presses Turner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kriel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner lands an uppercut.
Kriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kriel scores with a shot to the side of Turner's head.
Turner blocks a body shot from Kriel.
Kriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Kriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kriel is looking to control Turner's arms but Turner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kriel has his back to the cage.
Kriel lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Turner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel misses with a knee strike.
Kriel blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kriel.
Kriel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turner avoids it.
Kriel crunches a lovely knee into Turner's ribcage.
Kriel crunches a lovely knee into Turner's ribcage.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kriel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ben Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kriel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Kriel has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Turner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kriel blocking some punches.
Kriel looking to throw knees to the head but Turner is blocking nicely.
Kriel misses with a knee to the head.
Kriel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner is leaning against Kriel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kriel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner scores with a shoulder strike.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Kriel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner effectively controlling the action here.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Kriel landing knees to the head.
Kriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kriel lands a body shot.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willem Kriel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kriel 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willem Kriel!
A less than humble Willem Kriel 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gary Day (ranked 1981 p4p, 203 weight class) and Jay Smith (ranked 1956 p4p, 201 weight class). Day comes to the cage accompanied by Last minute - Great day to choke you out. Gary Day 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
10 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jay Smith!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Day's guard.
Smith advances to half guard.
Day looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Day looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith throwing shots but Day is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day is not content to let Smith control the position.
Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Day with the active half guard here but Smith passes nicely into side control.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith throwing strikes but Day manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Day's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Day wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith is in trouble now - Day has advanced to mount!
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Day lands a heavy elbow.
Day landing strikes from the mount.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smith is rocked!
Day definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big strike lands for Day! That's really hurt Smith and he's turned his back - Day keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Day jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Day!
A relieved looking Gary Day thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rico Cole (ranked 4044 p4p, 361 weight class) and Khal Stark (ranked 1395 p4p, 149 weight class). Stark has chosen The River Dragon by Nevermore as his entrance music. Khal Stark is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Rico Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Khal Stark!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Cole misses.
Stark punishes Cole's body with a nice straight punch.
Cole blocks a head kick by Stark.
Stark closes the distance and clinches.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Stark prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole being controlled against the cage.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole manages to break the clinch.
Cole rushes Stark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole trying to control the position but instead, Stark has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cole into the cage.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stark throws a head punch that misses.
Cole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cole, pushing him back against the cage.
Cole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Stark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cole decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cole in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.
Stark tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stark is trying to control but can't.
Stark is looking to improve his position.
Cole has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stark trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Cole has control of the leg.
Stark wants to control but Cole is keeping busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cole shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stark defends it nicely.
Khal Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cole seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Cole was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Stark misses.
Stark tries to clinch but Cole is having none of it.
Cole is looking for a counter combo.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Cole went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cole tries to land a leg kick but Stark saw it coming and moves away.
Stark cracks Cole with a good jab.
Stark clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole breaks from the clinch.
Cole shoots for a double leg takedown but Stark sprawls well. He's pushed Cole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cole gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stark doesn't manage to clinch there - Cole circles away.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark lands with a good body shot.
Stark misses with a leg kick
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cole walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That kick from Cole tenderised Stark's leg. Stark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Cole misses with a low kick.
Stark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stark rushes Cole and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khal Stark dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A punch lands to the side of Cole 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stark clinches up against the cage.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
Stark pushes Cole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stark moves in looking to clinch but Cole pushes him off.
Stark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
Stark misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole digs a right hand into Stark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stark's gas tank.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stark throws a low kick but Cole moves out of range easily.
Cole went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stark takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cole is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stark scores with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stark throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Stark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cole went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khal Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole clinches up against the cage.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Stark working aggressively here.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cole tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rico Cole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stark wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Cole appears to be looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cole went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark misses with a body shot
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Cole 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khal Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Stark misses with a straight right.
Cole avoids the head kick by Stark.
Cole appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole counters with a three punch combo that has Stark backing up. Stark nods at Cole to acknowledge the strikes.
Stark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cole lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Stark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stark punishes Cole's body with a nice straight punch.
Stark throws a head kick that misses
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
Stark misses with the combination.
Stark throws a body kick that misses
and Cole counters with a left and a right that stings Stark.
Stark tries to clinch up but Cole circles away and keeps his distance.
Cole is looking for a counter combo.
Stark misses with an uppercut
and Cole counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Stark does no damage.
Stark tries to clinch but Cole is having none of it.
Stark throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Stark 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.
Khal Stark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick from Stark lands but Cole takes it in his stride.
Stark misses with a combination
and Cole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stark connects with a nice looking jab.
Cole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cole.
Cole misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stark wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole misses the body punch
and Stark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cole circles away quickly and effectively.
Cole avoids the head kick by Stark.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark lands a jab.
Stark clinches up with Cole and pushes him back against the cage.
Cole tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole manages to break the clinch.
Stark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cole wants to clinch.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt
and Cole counters with a three punch combo that has Stark backing up. Stark nods at Cole to acknowledge the strikes.
Stark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Khal Stark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cole defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stark.
Cole is looking for a counter combo.
Cole wants to clinch up but Stark keeps it at a distance.
Cole throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.
Stark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stark tries to clinch but Cole is having none of it.
Stark throws a push kick but Cole slaps the foot to one side.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stark moves in looking to clinch but Cole pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cole moves out of range of the body kick from Stark.
Stark throws a head kick but Cole moves out of range.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark rushes Cole and presses him up against the cage.
Cole breaks the clinch.
A combination from Cole does no damage.
Stark looks to land a combination but Cole avoids it well.
Stark swinging wildly here.
A big left from Cole misses.
Cole takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole looks to land a right hand but Stark moved out of range.
Stark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cole counters with a two punch combo.
Cole moves into the clinch successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stark scores with a shot to the side of Cole's head.
Cole stalling in the clinch.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Rico Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole trying to control the position but instead, Stark has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cole into the cage.
A short left from Stark.
Khal Stark seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cole breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khal Stark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stark winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khal Stark!
After the fight, Khal Stark 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Pound (ranked 1010 p4p, 102 weight class) and Drew Peacock (ranked 2329 p4p, 232 weight class). Drew Peacock has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dick Pound's chin.
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162 lbs
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Pound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Drew Peacock!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pound cracks Peacock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pound waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peacock.
Pound cracks Peacock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pound circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pound misses with a hook.
Peacock moves into range and clinches up with Pound.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pound throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pound lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peacock lands with a light punch inside.
Peacock misses with a knee strike.
Pound lands a hook that snaps the head of Peacock backwards.
Peacock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pound's face.
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!
Peacock prevents a body shot from Pound.
Pound escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pound misses with a straight right.
Peacock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Peacock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pound manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound throws a big shot that misses.
Peacock tries to clinch there but Pound circles away.
Peacock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peacock throws out a loose jab but Pound uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peacock tries to clinch up but Pound circles away and keeps his distance.
Pound throwing a counter right hand but Peacock manages to avoid it.
Peacock closes the distance and clinches.
Peacock misses with a knee strike.
Peacock missing with knees to the body.
Pound fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pound fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pound misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peacock tries a knee to the head but Pound blocks it.
Pound misses with some punches.
Peacock has Pound pressed against the cage.
Peacock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pound swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Peacock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Pound fails to land.
Pound doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pound tries to throw a body punch but Peacock avoids it by throwing Pound back against the cage.
Pound is leaning against Peacock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Peacock pushes Pound back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peacock throws a punch but it's blocked by Pound.
Pound tries to throw a body punch but Peacock avoids it by throwing Pound back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pound scores with a shot to the side of Peacock's head.
Peacock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peacock prevents Pound from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Pound.
Pound managing to block the knees to the body from Peacock.
Peacock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peacock is stalling here.
Peacock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Pound's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pound goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pound.
Pound struggles to land a body shot inside as Peacock controls his hands.
Pound dodges an elbow strike from Peacock.
Pound lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peacock backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound misses with the head strike.
Peacock misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Peacock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pound blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Pound fails to land.
Pound tries a body shot but Peacock blocks it.
Pound scores with a shot to the side of Peacock's head.
Peacock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pound is defending well for now.
Peacock tries a body shot but Pound blocks it.
Pound misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pound throws a punch but it's blocked by Peacock.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pound as Peacock tries to tie him up.
Peacock throws an elbow but it misses.
Peacock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Peacock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peacock looking to throw knees to the head but Pound is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pound tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peacock's elbow.
Pound scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peacock.
Pound lands a left hand.
Pound cracks Peacock with a nice body shot.
Pound lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pound misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pound.
Pound breaks from the clinch.
Peacock moves to clinch but Pound breaks away
letting Pound counter with a right hand.
Peacock closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pound counters with a stiff right hand.
Peacock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pound lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pound lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pound misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Pound dominated that round.
That's time! Pound's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Peacock closes the distance and clinches.
Peacock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Peacock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peacock scores with a knee to the head.
Peacock misses with a knee strike.
Pound lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pound lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pound lands a right hand.
Pound escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peacock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Peacock blocking some punches.
Pound avoids a wild elbow strike from Peacock.
Peacock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pound lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pound misses with some punches.
Peacock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peacock misses with some punches.
Pound has a couple of punches blocked by Peacock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pound.
A head punch on the inside from Pound fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound misses with a body punch.
Pound on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pound on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pound lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peacock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pound misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pound blocking some punches.
Pound lands with a right to the head.
Peacock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peacock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pound has a couple of punches blocked by Peacock.
Pound misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peacock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Peacock just leaning against Pound, taking a breather.
Pound lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pound pushes Peacock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pound lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Pound.
Peacock throws a head punch that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Peacock in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Peacock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound tries a body shot but Peacock blocks it.
Pound is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peacock can do to turn this around?
Peacock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Peacock stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from Pound.
Peacock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peacock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pound blocks it with crossed arms.
Peacock blocks an uppercut.
Peacock has a couple of punches blocked by Pound.
Pound lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peacock backwards.
Peacock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peacock scores with a knee to the head.
Pound throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Peacock is breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pound lands a hook that snaps the head of Peacock backwards.
Pound blocks the elbow strike.
Peacock connects with a knee to the head.
Pound lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pound.
Peacock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pound misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peacock blocking some punches.
Pound avoids the elbow strike from Peacock, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pound.
Pound lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Pound.
Pound lands a left hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Peacock takes a shot to the head.
Pound lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pound breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pound feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Peacock sprawling to the canvas! Peacock rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pound finish him?!
Peacock is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Peacock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Peacock is still on wobbly legs! Can Pound finish him?
Drew Peacock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pound misses with an uppercut. Peacock saw that one coming.
Pound lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Peacock head around and knocks him out cold! Pound hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Pound!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Chernokov (ranked 1841 p4p, 183 weight class) and Algernon Cadwallader (ranked 3135 p4p, 302 weight class). Chernokov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Disaster strikes - Mushroom cloud. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cadwallader 's choice of entrance music: Algernon Cadwallader - Spit Fountain. 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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159 lbs
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162 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Chernokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Algernon Cadwallader !
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadwallader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cadwallader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cadwallader walks into a left hand.
Cadwallader misses the jab.
Chernokov walks into a straight right hand from Cadwallader .
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cadwallader moves away.
Cadwallader swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cadwallader takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cadwallader connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chernokov slips under a jab from Cadwallader .
Chernokov throws a shot from downtown. Cadwallader moves away and avoids it.
Cadwallader lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cadwallader stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cadwallader throws an overhand right that lands on Chernokov's shoulder, as Chernokov tries to avoid the shot.
Cadwallader walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chernokov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Cadwallader misses.
Chernokov lands a nice looking body shot.
Cadwallader misses with a hook. Chernokov ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadwallader tries to clinch there but Chernokov circles away.
Cadwallader lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Chernokov misses.
Cadwallader misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cadwallader lands a nice looking body shot.
Cadwallader throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chernokov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cadwallader misses the jab.
A jab from Chernokov does it's job there.
Cadwallader tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chernokov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cadwallader slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chernokov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cadwallader on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Cadwallader misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cadwallader .
Cadwallader swings for the body but Chernokov moves out of range.
Cadwallader moves into range and clinches up with Chernokov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Cadwallader fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Cadwallader fails to land.
Chernokov throws a head punch that misses.
Cadwallader tries a body shot but Chernokov blocks it.
Nice body punch from Cadwallader - that landed with a thud.
Chernokov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cadwallader avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader tries to throw a body punch but Chernokov avoids it by throwing Cadwallader back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Cadwallader as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cadwallader .
Chernokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cadwallader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cadwallader has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Cadwallader tries to throw a body punch but Chernokov avoids it by throwing Cadwallader back against the cage.
Cadwallader prevents a body shot from Chernokov.
Cadwallader can't find room to land a body shot as Chernokov controls the action.
Chernokov prevents a body shot from Cadwallader .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cadwallader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chernokov backwards.
Cadwallader misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cadwallader fails to land.
Cadwallader blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Chernokov fails to land.
Chernokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chernokov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cadwallader !
Cadwallader throws a combination. Chernokov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chernokov scores with a nice strike.
Cadwallader throws a poor cross that misses
and Chernokov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Chernokov lands with a hook. Cadwallader tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good exchange - Chernokov coming out on top.
Cadwallader digs a good body shot into Chernokov's ribs.
Chernokov looks to land a left hand but Cadwallader moved out of range nicely.
Cadwallader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cadwallader throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernokov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No joy there for Cadwallader , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chernokov staying out of range there.
Chernokov throws a looping overhand right but Cadwallader ducks down to avoid it.
Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Cadwallader on the inside.
Chernokov tries to score a body lock takedown but Cadwallader shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cadwallader lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chernokov backwards.
Chernokov is leaning against Cadwallader and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cadwallader has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cadwallader gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Chernokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cadwallader tries a body shot but Chernokov blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cadwallader tries a body shot but Chernokov blocks it.
Chernokov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Algernon Cadwallader dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chernokov looks to throw the jab but Cadwallader is out of range.
Chernokov walks into a left hand.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Cadwallader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernokov.
Cadwallader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cadwallader lands a lovely overhand right.
Cadwallader lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Algernon Cadwallader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernokov throws a head kick that half lands.
Cadwallader connects with a right hand. Chernokov shakes it off.
Cadwallader defending well as Chernokov loads up on a big left hand.
Chernokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cadwallader misses with a wild combination.
Chernokov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Chernokov.
Algernon Cadwallader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadwallader tries to clinch but Chernokov is having none of it.
Cadwallader throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Cadwallader does no damage.
Cadwallader tries to clinch up.
Chernokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Cadwallader swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chernokov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cadwallader .
A counter left hand to the body from Chernokov misses its target.
Chernokov throws the left hand but Cadwallader avoids the punch easily.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cadwallader throws a jab when Chernokov was well out of range.
Chernokov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chernokov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cadwallader might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chernokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cadwallader .
Cadwallader connects with a right hand. Chernokov shakes it off.
Cadwallader throws a body shot but no joy.
Cadwallader fails to land with a series of punches.
Chernokov walks into a left hand.
Chernokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cadwallader moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Cadwallader .
Chernokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cadwallader doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab lands there for Chernokov.
Chernokov moves out of range as Cadwallader strikes.
Cadwallader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chernokov tries to counter with a takedown but Cadwallader is quick to defend against it.
Nice straight punches there by Cadwallader . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cadwallader .
Cadwallader scores with a jab.
Chernokov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chernokov throws out a loose jab but Cadwallader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cadwallader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a hook to the side of Cadwallader 's head but Cadwallader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cadwallader throws a jab when Chernokov was well out of range.
Chernokov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cadwallader lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader misses with a double jab.
Chernokov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cadwallader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Chernokov misses the target.
Chernokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cadwallader circles away quickly and effectively.
Cadwallader steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chernokov.
Chernokov cracks Cadwallader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Chernokov misses.
Cadwallader misses with an uppercut. Chernokov saw that one coming.
A combination from Cadwallader does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernokov. Cadwallader does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Cadwallader .
Chernokov connects with a jab.
Cadwallader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernokov manages to avoid it.
Chernokov dodges the punch combination from Cadwallader .
Chernokov throws a series of punches but Cadwallader avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov misses with a hook
and Cadwallader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chernokov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cadwallader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cadwallader just misses with a punch to the body.
Cadwallader takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cadwallader lands the left hand.
Chernokov tries to clinch but Cadwallader moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Chernokov.
Cadwallader blocks a jab.
Cadwallader lands with an uppercut that bounces Chernokov off the cage and back into range.
Cadwallader throws a hook to the side of Chernokov's head but Chernokov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cadwallader moves away.
Cadwallader misses with the combination.
Chernokov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cadwallader misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chernokov looks to land a left hand but Cadwallader moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Algernon Cadwallader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cadwallader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cadwallader tries to clinch up.
Nice cross by Cadwallader .
Cadwallader cracks Chernokov with a good jab.
Cadwallader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernokov.
Cadwallader feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chernokovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A combination from Chernokov does no damage.
Cadwallader throws a big shot that misses.
Chernokov defending well as Cadwallader loads up on a big left hand.
Cadwallader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernokov moves away.
Cadwallader throws a right and a left that Chernokov avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cadwallader slips under a jab.
Cadwallader let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cadwallader misses the jab.
Chernokov thuds his right hand into Cadwallader 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Chernokov misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cadwallader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chernokov misses with the combination.
Chernokov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cadwallader at a distance.
Cadwallader shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Chernokov.
Nice cross by Cadwallader .
Chernokov avoids the body shot from Cadwallader .
Chernokov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chernokov cracks Cadwallader with an open hand slap.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cadwallader .
Algernon Cadwallader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Cadwallader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chernokov shoots for a double leg takedown but Cadwallader sprawls well. He's pushed Chernokov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cadwallader misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cadwallader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexei Chernokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov moves away from the strike by Cadwallader .
Cadwallader throws a series of punches but Chernokov avoids them all with ease.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
Chernokov looks to land a combination but Cadwallader avoids it well.
Chernokov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cadwallader swings for the body but Chernokov moves out of range.
Cadwallader takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cadwallader misses with a hook.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernokov slips a jab from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Chernokov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chernokov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cadwallader 's guard.
Chernokov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov is looking to take a break and control but Cadwallader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chernokov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Algernon Cadwallader is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chernokov is trying to control the action in half guard but Cadwallader is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chernokov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cadwallader is looking to control Chernokov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cadwallader avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernokov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Chernokov there.
Cadwallader looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader tries to get to full guard but Chernokov has control of the leg.
Chernokov drops an elbow to the side of Cadwallader 's head.
Cadwallader is rocked!
Chernokov lands strikes from half guard.
Cadwallader is still in real trouble! Can Chernokov finish him?
We've been hearing that Chernokov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chernokov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Cadwallader ! More strikes land and this one is all over! Chernokov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Chernokov!
Alexei Chernokov 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David C. Marvin (ranked 1631 p4p, 228 weight class) and Damiao Marcos (ranked 831 p4p, 120 weight class). Marvin comes to the cage accompanied by Superman Theme. David C. Marvin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, David C. Marvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damiao Marcos!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Marcos.
Marvin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marvin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marvin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Marcos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marvin momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marcos - that will leave a mark!
Marcos moves into the clinch.
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Marvin avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage.
Marcos has picked Marvin up - he's going for a ride! Marcos dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marvin wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcos trying to control the action but Marvin is working from the bottom.
Marvin trying to control but Marcos postures up.
Marcos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marvin's head.
Marvin is looking to control Marcos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marvin avoid being mounted?
Marvin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marcos pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin trying to control from the bottom.
Marvin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marvin wants to control but Marcos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marcos seems to be looking for submissions.
Marcos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marvin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marcos pulls his head out easily.
Marvin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marvin actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marvin controlling the position well.
Marvin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marcos pulls his head out easily.
Marcos lands strikes from half guard.
Marcos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marcos lands a nice short elbow.
Marvin tries to get to full guard but Marcos has control of the leg.
Marvin is working hard here to advance position.
Marvin is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marvin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marcos.
Marcos passes into side control, despite Marvin's attempt to control the position.
Marcos trying to control the position but Marvin is working away.
Marvin wants to control but Marcos postures up.
Marvin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Marvin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Marcos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marcos trying to control from half guard but Marvin is working away.
Marcos thows a huge punch but Marvin dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marvin is looking to control Marcos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marvin avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Marcos.
Marvin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marcos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marvin wants to improve his position but Marcos is controlling well.
Marvin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marvin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marcos is working away from the top position though.
Marcos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marvin is refusing to be controlled, as Marcos sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damiao Marcos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marvin throws a wild body kick that Marcos sees coming a mile off.
Marcos slaps away a takedown attempt from Marvin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marcos throws a head kick but Marvin moves out of range.
Marvin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marcos defends it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marcos, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos gets a takedown into half guard.
Marcos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice strikes from Marcos there.
Marvin is positioning himself well to prevent Marcos advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin wants to control but Marcos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marcos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marcos throwing shots but Marvin is blocking nicely.
Marvin tries to roll over but Marcos keeps him under control.
Marcos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marvin looking for submissions off his back.
Marcos is trying to control. Marvin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Marvin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Marcos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marcos throws a strike but Marvin manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Marcos tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David C. Marvin!
After the big win, David C. Marvin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Red Light Coffeeshop and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Antonio Laureana (ranked 1629 p4p, 224 weight class) and Iikka Runnisto (ranked 1665 p4p, 226 weight class). Runnisto has chosen Alta Pois - Sie sua näkköös! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Francisco Antonio Laureana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iikka Runnisto!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laureana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Runnisto's waist but Runnisto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laureana off to one side.
Laureana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Runnisto is fending him off so far but Laureana persists. Nope, Runnisto circles away and we're back to standing.
Laureana shoots in and drives through. Runnisto sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laureana shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laureana manages to avoid it.
No luck for Laureana with that takedown attempt.
Laureana scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Laureana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Runnisto wants to control but Laureana postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Runnisto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Laureana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Runnisto, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runnisto is trying to control Laureana's posture but Laureana avoids it.
Laureana throws an elbow but Runnisto slips to the side and avoids it well.
Laureana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laureana advances to mount.
Runnisto holds on to Laureana as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Laureana misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Laureana can't control as he wanted to and Runnisto manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto is looking to improve his position.
Laureana trying to pass the guard but Runnisto defending well.
Runnisto wants to control but Laureana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laureana is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laureana is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Laureana content to control rather than advance.
Runnisto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto keeping moving, preventing Laureana from controlling successfully.
Runnisto wants to sweep but no luck.
Laureana trying to control but Runnisto is working from the bottom.
Laureana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laureana wants to control from the top but Runnisto keeps moving.
Runnisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Runnisto, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Laureana wants to control from the top but Runnisto keeps moving.
Laureana looking to sit in guard and control but Runnisto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laureana keeping moving, preventing Runnisto from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laureana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Runnisto is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Laureana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laureana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Runnisto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Francisco Antonio Laureana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laureana dives in and grabs Runnisto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Runnisto pushes down on Laureana's head and hops out.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Laureana moves away and avoids it.
No luck for Laureana with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
Laureana tries to counter with a takedown but Runnisto is quick to defend against it.
Runnisto takes a swing at Laureana's ribcage but misses.
Laureana changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Runnisto leaves Laureana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto throws a hook but Laureana blocks it.
Laureana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laureana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown but Runnisto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Runnisto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Laureana is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Runnisto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laureana drops down looking for a counter takedown but Runnisto sprawls and moves away.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runnisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Runnisto, not yet.
Laureana drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Runnisto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laureana has Runnisto in his guard.
Runnisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runnisto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laureana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Runnisto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Runnisto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Runnisto advances position into side control!
Runnisto is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Laureana will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Runnisto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laureana keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laureana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Runnisto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Runnisto controlling the position from side mount.
Runnisto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laureana's legs.
Laureana is looking for a sweep.
Laureana being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laureana is trying to get back to half guard.
Laureana being controlled for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laureana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Runnisto pinned against the cage. Runnisto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laureana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Runnisto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laureana somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iikka Runnisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Laureana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Runnisto is fending him off so far but Laureana persists. Nope, Runnisto circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Runnisto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Laureana shoots in but Runnisto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Laureana misses with a takedown attempt - Runnisto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runnisto leaves Laureana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laureana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand.
It looks like Francisco Antonio Laureana has been cut.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown but Runnisto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Laureana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Francisco Antonio Laureana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laureana.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown but Runnisto shows good takedown defense.
Runnisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Laureana's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Laureana with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Laureana slips the punch.
Runnisto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laureana in his tracks.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Runnisto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laureana momentarily.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Laureana appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Runnisto tries to bum rush Laureana with a series of wild strikes but Laureana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laureana half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Laureana.
Laureana looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Runnisto!
Laureana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Runnisto struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laureana trying to control the action but Runnisto is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto defending against the ground and pound.
Laureana is trying to get an arm triangle but Runnisto is defending well.
Laureana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Runnisto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Runnisto tries to improve position but can't.
Laureana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Laureana works to advance to full mount. Runnisto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Runnisto wants to hold on but Laureana pushes him away.
Runnisto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Francisco Antonio Laureana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laureana thowing shots but they're missing.
Runnisto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Laureana.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laureana punching from mount but Runnisto doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Laureana thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that's the end of the fight!
Iikka Runnisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Runnisto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!
Francisco Antonio Laureana spoke after the fight, saying 'Cant believe this has happened, im going to look at the game plan and make sure next fight will be different'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derui Pake (ranked 490 p4p, 52 weight class) and Chang Thong Song (ranked 882 p4p, 87 weight class). Pake kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Band Maid - Thrill. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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26
160 lbs
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158 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derui Pake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chang Thong Song!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pake throws a sloppy head kick
and Thong Song counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pake throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Pake as Thong Song shoots in.
Pake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pake throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Thong Song to counter with a crisp jab.
Pake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thong Song only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pake takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pake paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thong Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pake misses with a hook to the body
and Thong Song counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thong Song swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thong Song throws a chopping leg kick but Pake manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pake throws a looping overhand right but Thong Song ducks down to avoid it.
Thong Song flicks out a counter leg kick but Pake steps away.
Pake lands with an uppercut that bounces Thong Song off the cage and back into range.
Pake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thong Song throws out the jab.
Derui Pake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thong Song digs a good hook to Pake's body.
Pake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thong Song fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pake throws a big counter combination but Thong Song scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pake tries to bum rush Thong Song with a series of wild strikes but Thong Song uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pake scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pake as he jumps to the side.
Derui Pake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chang Thong Song.
Pake throws a leg kick but Thong Song sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thong Song missing with a left hand there. Pake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thong Song misses with a lunging right hand
and Pake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pake throws out a loose jab but Thong Song uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thong Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pake manages to avoid it.
Pake lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thong Song throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pake counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pake throws a leg kick
and Thong Song counters by moving into the clinch.
Pake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Pake fails to land.
Thong Song misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thong Song scores with a shot to the side of Pake's head.
Pake misses with a punch on the inside.
Pake blocks a body shot from Thong Song.
Thong Song avoids the elbow strike from Pake, against the cage.
Pake stalling the fight.
Thong Song lands a nice shot to the body.
Pake stalling against the cage.
Pake tries to work over Thong Song's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pake has a couple of punches blocked by Thong Song.
Pake throws a head punch that misses.
Thong Song lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song prevents a body shot from Pake.
Pake tries to throw a body punch but Thong Song avoids it by throwing Pake back against the cage.
Pake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pake missing with knees to the body.
Thong Song blocks a body shot from Pake.
Pake is stalling here.
Thong Song has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pake seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thong Song can turn it around.
Pake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pake.
Pake has a couple of punches blocked by Thong Song.
Pake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pake working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pake.
Thong Song blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thong Song.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derui Pake dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A cross from Thong Song lands.
Thong Song moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pake tries a head kick but it misses.
Pake throws a body shot but no joy.
Thong Song with the counter takedown but Pake avoids it easily.
Thong Song uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pake.
Pake throws a leg kick which misses Thong Song's front leg but catches the back leg as Thong Song tries to avoid it.
Thong Song has closed the distance and engaged Pake in a clinch.
Pake misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Derui Pake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Thong Song scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pake stalling against the cage.
Pake misses with a punch on the inside.
Pake scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thong Song.
Thong Song blocks an uppercut.
Pake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thong Song backwards.
Thong Song digs a right hand underneath Pake's ribcage. Pake let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thong Song avoiding damage as Pake throws knees to the body.
Pake looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thong Song tries to score a body lock takedown but Pake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thong Song working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thong Song misses with a punch on the inside.
Thong Song on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pake misses with the head strike.
Pake throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pake throws a head punch that misses.
Pake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thong Song backwards.
Pake has a couple of punches blocked by Thong Song.
Pake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thong Song can do to turn this around?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thong Song lands a shoulder strike.
Thong Song tries a body shot but Pake blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thong Song.
Thong Song blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thong Song's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pake throws a head punch that misses.
Thong Song lands a nice shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Pake.
Thong Song swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pake misses with the head strike.
Thong Song decides to pull guard.
Thong Song working for a triangle but Pake defends it easily.
Thong Song is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pake is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song is looking for a triangle but Pake pushes his legs off easily.
Pake stands and throws Thong Song's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thong Song sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thong Song is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pake pulls his head out easily.
Pake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thong Song trying to hold on to Pake's head to control him but Pake postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derui Pake dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Thong Song scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pake doesn't seem bothered though.
Thong Song slips a straight right by Pake.
Pake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pake throws a head kick that misses
letting Thong Song counter with a right hand.
Pake throws a right hand that Thong Song ducks under and follows up with a left that Thong Song also avoids with ease.
Thong Song steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pake.
Pake 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.
Thong Song lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thong Song avoids the head kick by Pake.
Pake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pake missing with a left hand there. Thong Song was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pake misses the shot to the body.
Pake just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Pake misses.
Thong Song appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thong Song doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thong Song slips a jab from Pake.
Pake dips to his left and cracks Thong Song with an uppercut!
Thong Song dives in and scores a takedown into Pake's guard.
Pake is controlling Thong Song's posture.
Pake controls Thong Song momentarily but Thong Song frees himself.
Thong Song trying to control but Pake is working from the bottom.
Chang Thong Song has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thong Song being controlled here momentarily.
Pake keeping moving, preventing Thong Song from controlling successfully.
Thong Song passes Pake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Derui Pake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pake wants to improve his position but Thong Song is controlling well.
Thong Song is thwarting Pake's attempts to control the position.
Pake trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Thong Song manages to pass to mount!
Thong Song prevents Pake from getting the reversal.
Thong Song sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pake tries to lock up and control but Thong Song gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pake is desperately trying to improve his position but Thong Song has a good base and remains in mount.
Pake is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Holding Cell, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Thong Song swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pake is now in Thong Song's guard. A big mistake from Thong Song there, giving up the dominant position!
Thong Song throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pake uses it to pass to side control.
Pake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thong Song knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thong Song wants to control but Pake postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derui Pake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pake, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derui Pake!
A victorious Derui Pake 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Lachlan Cassidy (ranked 93 p4p, 8 weight class) and Misha Collins (ranked 522 p4p, 57 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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148 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lachlan Cassidy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Misha Collins!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Collins has a takedown stuffed.
Collins lands a body shot.
Collins connects with a nice looking jab.
Misha Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins shoots in and drives through. Cassidy sprawls well.
Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cassidy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lachlan Cassidy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Collins.
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cassidy just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins throws a poor cross that misses
and Cassidy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cassidy slips a straight right by Collins.
Sloppy strikes from Cassidy. Those never looked like landing.
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins tries for a takedown but Cassidy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Collins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Collins.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassidy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Collins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cassidy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Collins swings around for an armbar but Cassidy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Collins's guard.
Collins trying to control the position.
Collins is looking for a triangle here but Cassidy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee asks Cassidy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cassidy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Collins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to control but Cassidy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Collins wants to control but Cassidy passes into side.
Collins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cassidy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Collins can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cassidy working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to improve position but can't.
Collins keeps trying to improve his position.
Collins manages to get back to half guard.
Collins tries to roll over but Cassidy keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Collins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Collins throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cassidy uses it to pass to side control.
Collins can't do much from the bottom here.
Collins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lachlan Cassidy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cassidy slips under a jab.
Cassidy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Collins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cassidy scrambles back to his feet.
Cassidy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice side step and Collins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Collins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cassidy defends it nicely.
Collins tries for a takedown but Cassidy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Collins throws a poor cross that misses
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Cassidy. No joy for Collins on that attempt.
Lachlan Cassidy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Collins.
Cassidy misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassidy takes one on the button.
Cassidy stuffs the takedown attempt from Collins. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Cassidy. That snapped Collins's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Collins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Collins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cassidy on the side of the head.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Cassidy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Collins catches Cassidy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Collins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Collins throws a combination that misses
and Cassidy counters with a nice uppercut.
Cassidy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collins.
Cassidy misses the shot to the body.
Collins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No luck for Collins with that takedown attempt.
Cassidy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Cassidy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassidy misses with the combination.
Cassidy is looking to clinch.
Collins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cassidy closes the distance and clinches.
Cassidy misses with a body punch.
Cassidy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Collins wants to get back to striking at distance but Cassidy won't allow it.
Cassidy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cassidy is pushing Collins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Collins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cassidy prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cassidy.
Collins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cassidy has Collins pressed against the cage, preventing Collins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Collins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cassidy. Cassidy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lachlan Cassidy is winning the standup battle so far.
Collins swings for the body but Cassidy moves out of range.
It looked like Cassidy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Collins fails with the takedown
and Cassidy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Collins throws a poor cross that misses
and Cassidy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cassidy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Collins loads up on a big right hand but Cassidy slips the punch.
Cassidy takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Collins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy walks into a left hand.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Collins.
Nice sprawl there from Cassidy as Collins shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Cassidy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Collins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassidy moves away.
Cassidy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Collins at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
It looked like Cassidy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Collins.
Cassidy slaps away a takedown attempt from Collins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Collins throws out a loose jab but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassidy is looking to wear down Collins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Collins throws an off balance right hand
letting Cassidy counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Collins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lachlan Cassidy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cassidy tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
Collins avoids the body shot from Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Collins swings widly with a right hand
and Cassidy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Collins thinking.
Collins misses with a left hand
and Cassidy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cassidy looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
Collins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Collins - just one landing.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
A shot to the liver by Collins. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy scores with a jab. Collins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Collins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cassidy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Collins lands with a hook. Cassidy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassidy throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
Collins misses with a hook to the body
and Cassidy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassidy dips to his left and cracks Collins with an uppercut!
Collins is rocked!
Collins avoids the body shot from Cassidy.
Collins missing with a left hand there. Cassidy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cassidy slips a straight right by Collins.
Cassidy thuds a left hand into Collins's body.
Cassidy throws a shot from downtown. Collins moves away and avoids it.
Cassidy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
A swing and a miss from Collins.
Collins dips to his left and cracks Cassidy with an uppercut!
Collins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassidy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Cassidy to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Cassidy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cassidy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
A punch combination from Collins misses.
Cassidy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Collins tries to bum rush Cassidy with a series of wild strikes but Cassidy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Cassidy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassidy misses with a jab to the body
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Cassidy. No joy for Collins on that attempt.
Collins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy misses with a wild body shot.
Collins punishes Cassidy's body with a nice straight punch.
Cassidy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Collins has his takedown stuffed
and Cassidy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lachlan Cassidy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Collins.
Collins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cassidy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Collins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Collins swinging wildly here.
Collins scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cassidy counters with a nice uppercut.
Collins connects with a body shot that sends Cassidy's belly button to the back.
Collins misses with a hook
and Cassidy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Cassidy finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins misses with an uppercut
and Cassidy counters with a right hand from hell and Collins is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lachlan Cassidy!
Lachlan Cassidy retains his featherweight title!
Lachlan Cassidy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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