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MMAHelsinki - 159 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Mourtneant (ranked 5734 p4p, 605 weight class) and Mike Lambert (ranked 5912 p4p, 611 weight class). Lambert comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Aaron Lewis - Country Boy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guy Mourtneant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike Lambert!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambert looks to land a combination but Mourtneant avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lambert.
Mourtneant takes the fight into the clinch.
Lambert being controlled against the cage.
Mourtneant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lambert backwards.
Lambert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mourtneant misses with some punches.
Mourtneant misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mourtneant pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mourtneant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lambert.
Lambert misses with an uppercut. Mourtneant saw that one coming.
Lambert tries to keep at a distance but Mourtneant has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mourtneant misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mourtneant is pressed up against the cage. Lambert has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mourtneant down to the mat. Mourtneant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mourtneant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lambert.
Lambert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lambert throws a solid leg kick but Mourtneant takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lambert.
Mourtneant tries to clinch but Lambert moves out of range.
Lambert throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Mourtneant misses its target.
Mourtneant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guy Mourtneant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lambert pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mourtneant closes the distance and clinches.
Lambert gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mourtneant manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lambert swats away the attempt to clinch by Mourtneant.
A slow jab from Lambert misses its intended target.
Mike Lambert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mourtneant clinches up with Lambert and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mourtneant stops a takedown attempt from Lambert.
Guy Mourtneant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lambert.
Lambert has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mourtneant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mourtneant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mourtneant stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lambert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lambert darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mourtneant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mourtneant drives through and clinches with Lambert against the cage.
Mourtneant throws a punch but it's blocked by Lambert.
Mourtneant lands an uppercut.
Mourtneant slows down the pace here.
Mourtneant is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mourtneant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lambert.
Lambert drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mourtneant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mourtneant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mourtneant being controlled against the cage.
Mourtneant prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lambert looking for a takedown.
Mourtneant swings wildly with an uppercut but Lambert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lambert tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mourtneant avoids it.
Mourtneant stalling the fight.
Mourtneant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mourtneant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mourtneant prevents the takedown attempt.
Lambert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lambert throws a nice looking combination but Mourtneant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lambert fails to land with a series of punches.
Lambert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mourtneant circles away quickly and effectively.
Mourtneant forces Lambert back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Mourtneant dominated that round.
That's time! Mourtneant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mourtneant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mourtneant tries to close the distance and clinch but Lambert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lambert is looking for the big counter here.
Lambert fails with a takedown attempt.
Lambert wants to land a leg kick but Mourtneant is out of range.
Mourtneant takes the fight into the clinch.
Mourtneant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mourtneant gets a clinch.
Lambert tightens his grip and picks Mourtneant up, before dumping him to the ground. Mourtneant manages to land in guard.
Mourtneant managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert throws a strike but Mourtneant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lambert is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert trying to control the position from guard on top but Mourtneant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lambert is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lambert lands a couple of elbows.
Lambert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lambert looking to sit in guard and control but Mourtneant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mourtneant controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lambert looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mourtneant passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambert is looking for a sweep.
Mourtneant taking a breather here.
Mourtneant trying to control the action but Lambert is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert is looking to reverse the position.
Guy Mourtneant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mourtneant staying calm.
Lambert is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mourtneant stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mourtneant clinches.
Mourtneant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mourtneant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mourtneant as the two fighters clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mourtneant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lambert backwards.
Mourtneant has a couple of punches blocked by Lambert.
Guy Mourtneant has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lambert is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mourtneant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Mourtneant dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lambert shoots in but Mourtneant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lambert throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mourtneant.
Mourtneant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lambert connects with a solid leg kick.
Mourtneant connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lambert fails to land with a series of punches.
Mourtneant is looking to clinch but Lambert is avoiding it.
A big right from Lambert misses.
Lambert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Lambert.
Mourtneant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lambert lands a front kick.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown but Mourtneant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lambert throws a body kick that misses.
Mourtneant tries to clinch up but Lambert circles away and keeps his distance.
Mourtneant clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert breaks from the clinch.
Lambert misses with a left hand
and Mourtneant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lambert looks to throw the jab but Mourtneant is out of range.
A cross from Lambert lands.
Mourtneant tries to clinch there but Lambert circles away.
Lambert throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mourtneant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lambert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lambert throws a right hand that misses
and Mourtneant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Mourtneant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lambert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mourtneant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mourtneant misses with the head strike.
Mourtneant misses with a punch to the body.
Guy Mourtneant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mourtneant is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Guy Mourtneant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lambert.
Lambert is trying to drag Mourtneant to the mat but Mourtneant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A bit of stalling here from Mourtneant.
Mourtneant misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mourtneant scores with a shot to the side of Lambert's head.
Lambert wants a takedown but no success here.
Lambert is trying to drag Mourtneant to the mat but Mourtneant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lambert turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mourtneant explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mourtneant tries to clinch up but Lambert circles away and keeps his distance.
Mourtneant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mourtneant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A leg kick checked by Mourtneant.
Lambert swats away the attempt to clinch by Mourtneant.
Mourtneant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lambert can do to turn this around?
Mourtneant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mourtneant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lambert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guy Mourtneant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lambert keeps the fight on the outside.
Lambert misses with a low kick.
Lambert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mike Lambert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lambert pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mourtneant back to the cage. Lambert follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mourtneant wants to clinch up but Lambert keeps it at a distance.
Lambert tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mourtneant defends well and Lambert ends up having to push Mourtneant into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mourtneant wants to clinch up but Lambert keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Lambert.
I think Mourtneant has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Mourtneant!
During a confident post fight interview, Guy Mourtneant thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew West (ranked 4359 p4p, 493 weight class) and Nicodemus Adamantium (ranked 2963 p4p, 386 weight class). West comes into the arena with Roy Jones - Can't be touched blaring out of the sound system. 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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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
21 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicodemus Adamantium!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamantium clinches up against the cage.
West manages to break the clinch.
West looks to throw the jab but Adamantium is out of range.
Adamantium is looking to clinch.
West tries to bum rush Adamantium with a series of wild strikes but Adamantium uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from West.
Adamantium fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the cage.
West lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adamantium backwards.
West is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
West is trying to push Adamantium away but Adamantium has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Adamantium scores with a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that West has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Adamantium drags the fight down to the ground.
Adamantium is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
West throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adamantium looking for a guillotine here but West defends easily.
Adamantium avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West wants to control from the top but Adamantium keeps moving.
Adamantium preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
West with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adamantium looking for a sweep. Not yet Adamantium, not yet.
Adamantium is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well.
West tries to free his leg and advance position but Adamantium is retaining full guard.
Adamantium working a defensive guard here.
Adamantium preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adamantium avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adamantium looking for a sweep. Not yet Adamantium, not yet.
Adamantium keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adamantium holds on and takes a little breather.
Adamantium keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
West wants to get up but he can't break Adamantium's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Adamantium.
West misses with a looping right.
A nice combination there by West.
Adamantium closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
West misses with some punches.
Adamantium throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but West blocks it with crossed arms.
Adamantium putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has West in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
West is trying to break free.
Adamantium looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamantium stalling the fight.
Adamantium looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
West throws an elbow but it's blocked.
West tries to throw a body punch but Adamantium avoids it by throwing West back against the cage.
Adamantium connects with a nasty looking knee right to West's face.
Adamantium is trying to pull guard but West has him pressed against the cage.
Adamantium tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
West creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Adamantium keeps control of West as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from Adamantium.
Adamantium missing with knees to the body.
Adamantium tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adamantium pushes West back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
West breaks from the clinch.
Adamantium tries to clinch up
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adamantium was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamantium gets in close and instigates a clinch.
West throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adamantium unloads a knee to the mid-section. West lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adamantium cracks West with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Adamantium.
West is breathing heavily.
West throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adamantium pulls guard successfully.
West throwing strikes but missing.
Adamantium is pulling down on West's head to control his posture.
Adamantium is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
West wanted to stand there but Adamantium had control of the position.
Adamantium has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but West has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicodemus Adamantium will probably get the nod.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Adamantium rushes West and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
West throws a knee to the head but misses.
West is trying to force a seperation but Adamantium has the dominant position.
Adamantium creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Adamantium pulls guard successfully.
West trying to control but Adamantium is working from the bottom.
West being controlled here momentarily.
West postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West trying to control but Adamantium is working from the bottom.
Adamantium working for a triangle but West defends it easily.
Adamantium wants to sweep here but West controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adamantium works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
West throws a big elbow that misses.
Adamantium tries to land a sweep but no joy.
West stands and steps away. Adamantium gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Adamantium blocks a jab.
West tries to keep at a distance but Adamantium has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adamantium lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
Adamantium is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables West to keep the fight standing.
Adamantium with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Adamantium.
West blocks the elbow strike.
Adamantium with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adamantium dodges an elbow strike from West.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West tries to land a knee to the head but Adamantium blocks with his arms.
Adamantium jumps guard but West turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Adamantium pulls guard successfully.
West content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adamantium has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adamantium keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
Adamantium wants to sweep here but West controlling him for the moment.
West cracks Adamantium with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adamantium holds on and takes a little breather.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamantium is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adamantium swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West throws a big right hand that misses.
Nicodemus Adamantium has got the better of the ground game so far.
West wants to stand but Adamantium has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Adamantium keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
West is pushing down on Adamantium's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adamantium is fighting to maintain full guard but West has managed to sneak the leg through.
West working over Adamantium with some ground and pound. Adamantium looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
West working Adamantium over with strikes.
West is looking for a kimura but Adamantium is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for West to get the leverage.
Adamantium is trying to get back to full guard.
West wants to stand but Adamantium has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
West looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamantium tries to roll over but West keeps him under control.
Adamantium is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but West pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. West connects with a nice short shot to Adamantium's temple.
West is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Adamantium wants to control but West is keeping busy and won't allow it.
West stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West lands with an overhand left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adamantium rushes West and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Adamantium.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adamantium blocking some punches.
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 Andrew West will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Adamantium fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the cage.
Adamantium landing knees to the head.
It looks like Andrew West has been cut.
Adamantium taking a breather.
Adamantium looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
Nicodemus Adamantium seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
West managing to block the knees to the body from Adamantium.
West throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adamantium is trying to pull guard but West has him pressed against the cage.
Adamantium has a couple of punches blocked by West.
Adamantium landing knees to the head.
Adamantium misses with an elbow over the top.
A right handed body shot lands from Adamantium.
Adamantium lands a good knee to the midsection. West won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West tries to throw a body punch but Adamantium avoids it by throwing West back against the cage.
West throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Adamantium blocks an elbow strike from West.
Adamantium taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamantium looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
Adamantium avoids a wild elbow strike from West.
West lands with a short punch from the clinch.
West blocks a body shot from Adamantium.
Adamantium takes an elbow to the forehead.
West tries to circle away but Adamantium has him pinned against the cage.
Adamantium has West pressed against the cage, preventing West from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adamantium lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adamantium using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adamantium's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
West can't break the clinch.
Adamantium gets control of West's arms and successfully pulls guard. Adamantium will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
West loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as West accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamantium is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West throws a big elbow that misses.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamantium is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West distracts Adamantium with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adamantium seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
West trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adamantium wants to sweep here but West controlling him for the moment.
West wants to stand but Adamantium has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
West loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as West accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
West has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Adamantium is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
West landing some decent shots from guard.
Adamantium is trying to keep West in close.
West throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
West with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adamantium avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
West 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Adamantium is trying to keep West in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Adamantium bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps West's head backwards.
West jabs Adamantium right on the nose. Adamantium blinks but takes it well.
West lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
West throws a series of punches but Adamantium avoids them all with ease.
Adamantium wants to counter with a clinch but West pushes him away.
West throws a series of punches but Adamantium moves out of range.
West tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adamantium throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Adamantium clinches up against the cage.
West avoiding damage as Adamantium throws knees to the body.
West pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adamantium with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
West throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adamantium tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. West just stands there and leans against the cage.
West is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nicodemus Adamantium.
I think Adamantium has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicodemus Adamantium!
Our winner, Nicodemus Adamantium, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Clifton (ranked 3317 p4p, 325 weight class) and Johnny Vegas (ranked 3298 p4p, 321 weight class). Vegas has chosen Ace Of Spades by Motorhead as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Clifton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clifton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Vegas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vegas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clifton.
Clifton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clifton misses with a body shot.
Vegas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clifton defends it well.
Clifton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vegas was well out of range. Poor timing from Clifton.
Vegas misses with a combination
and Clifton counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Clifton misses with a jab to the body
and Vegas counters with a left and a right that stings Clifton.
Clifton dodges the punch combination from Vegas.
Clifton is looking to counter punch.
Vegas slips a straight right by Clifton.
Vegas with the counter takedown but Clifton avoids it easily.
Clifton ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Clifton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vegas throws a nice looking combination but Clifton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vegas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clifton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clifton.
Vegas misses with a takedown attempt - Clifton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Vegas does no damage.
Vegas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clifton sprawls well initially but Vegas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clifton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vegas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clifton sees it coming and defends easily.
Vegas is trying to control the action in half guard but Clifton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clifton wants to get back to full guard.
Clifton is trying to maintain the position but Vegas is very close to passing his half guard.
Clifton's coaches at Ferocious Beast have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Vegas seems to be working for a kimura but Clifton defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vegas seems to be working for a kimura but Clifton defends the submission attempt.
Vegas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clifton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vegas.
Vegas seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas is working for a submission of some sort.
Vegas is thwarting Clifton's attempts to control the position.
Vegas is working for a kimura here but Clifton manages to reverse the position and he's now in Vegas's guard.
Clifton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas trying to remain calm as Clifton controls from the top position.
Vegas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Clifton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vegas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vegas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clifton looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
Vegas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vegas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clifton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clifton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Clifton is looking to wear down Vegas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Clifton feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vegas misses with a double jab.
Clifton throws out a loose jab but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Vegas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vegas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vegas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clifton throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clifton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas throws a head kick that misses.
Vegas swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clifton on the side of the head.
Vegas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vegas has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shark Tank MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Vegas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clifton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Clifton tries to bench press Vegas off him but Vegas keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegas looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Clifton is avoiding damage well.
Vegas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vegas throwing strikes but Clifton manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas is trying to control Clifton's posture but Clifton avoids it.
Vegas is letting Clifton control him for a moment.
Vegas struggling a bit here.
Clifton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Clifton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clifton wants to stand but Vegas has his arm trapped.
Vegas trying to remain calm as Clifton controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Vegas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four 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.
Clifton tries to advance to mount but Vegas denies him.
Clifton wants to control but Vegas is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vegas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clifton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clifton trying to control the action but Vegas is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clifton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Clifton dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Clifton dodges the punch combination from Vegas.
Clifton misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Clifton.
A jab from Vegas does it's job there.
Clifton looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
Vegas looks to land a left hand but Clifton moved out of range nicely.
Vegas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Clifton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vegas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vegas defending well as Clifton loads up on a big left hand.
Clifton dips to his left and cracks Vegas with an uppercut!
Vegas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vegas duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas misses with a double jab.
Tony Clifton is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clifton slips a jab and a cross from Vegas.
Johnny Vegas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vegas misses with a hook.
Vegas throws a wild body kick that Clifton sees coming a mile off.
Vegas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vegas throws a one two combo.
Vegas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vegas duly obliges.
Vegas tries to bum rush Clifton with a series of wild strikes but Clifton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clifton throws a good cross that connects.
Vegas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clifton.
Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clifton.
Vegas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clifton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clifton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Vegas misses the target.
Clifton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clifton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vegas counters with a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clifton. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Clifton catches Vegas right on the button with a cross.
Clifton wants to slow Vegas down by chopping away at his legs.
Vegas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Clifton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clifton jabs Vegas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clifton misses with a looping right.
Vegas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vegas lands a jab to Clifton's midsection.
Clifton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vegas.
Vegas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clifton counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clifton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick there by Clifton.
Vegas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clifton thumps Vegas with a low kick.
Clifton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Clifton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas.
Clifton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vegas.
Clifton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vegas doesn't seem bothered though.
Clifton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Clifton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vegas.
Vegas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vegas misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas looks to land a combination but Clifton avoids it well.
A jab from Clifton does it's job there.
Clifton lands a right hook to the body.
Vegas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clifton.
Clifton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vegas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vegas throws a body punch but Clifton moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Vegas.
Clifton throws a hook but Vegas blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clifton.
Clifton's corner calls for a 1-2. Clifton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vegas is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clifton lands with a good body shot.
Vegas is still on wobbly legs! Can Clifton finish him?
Crack! Clifton connects with the perfect overhand right and Vegas falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Clifton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Clifton!
A victorious Tony Clifton 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicki Adams (ranked 3518 p4p, 401 weight class) and Big Dog (ranked 2249 p4p, 273 weight class). Adams comes into the arena with Illusions blaring out of the sound system. Nicki Adams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicki Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Dog!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams cracks Dog with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adams throws a hook but Dog avoids it easily.
Dog lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dog throws a low kick but Adams moves out of range easily.
Dog moves in looking to clinch but Adams pushes him off.
Dog misses with a kick to the body.
Dog takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Adams throws out a leg kick but Dog moves out of range and Adams only half commits.
Adams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Big Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dog throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dog throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Dog.
Adams tries to clinch but Dog moves away
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dog lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Adams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Adams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dog throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Adams throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dog tries to clinch
and Adams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Dog throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.
Dog throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adams throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog throws a low kick but Adams avoids it.
Dog slips under a jab.
Dog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Dog listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adams throws a head kick but Dog moves out of range.
Dog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
Adams throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dog avoids it.
Dog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Adams misses.
Dog throws a leg kick
and Adams counters with a crisp one two that drops Dog! Adams thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dog to his feet! Dog is in big trouble!
Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams slips a straight right by Dog.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog has closed the distance and engaged Adams in a clinch.
Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dog manages to break the clinch.
Adams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Dog throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Adams misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Adams.
Adams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dog throws a front kick aimed at Adams's knee but Adams avoids it well.
Dog fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adams.
A shot to the body from Adams misses
and Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dog scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog thows a leg kick but Adams checks it
and Adams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dog scores with a jab to the body.
Dog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Dog.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dog.
Adams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Dog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adams. Adams obviously looking to wear him down.
Adams sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dog checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick from Dog misses.
Adams throws a front kick aimed at Dog's knee but Dog avoids it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Adams crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dog - the referee stops the clock and Adams gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dog. Adams manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Dog dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dog connects with a body shot.
Adams slips a straight right by Dog.
Adams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dog thumps Adams with a low kick.
Adams is looking to score with low kicks.
Dog feints a counter leg kick.
Dog lands with an uppercut that bounces Adams off the cage and back into range.
Adams misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog throws out a loose jab but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog throws a push kick but Adams slaps the foot to one side.
Dog lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adams stuns Dog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adams.
Dog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dog tries to land a leg kick but Adams saw it coming and moves away.
Dog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dog throws a leg kick but Adams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog.
A jab from Dog misses.
Dog misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
Adams throwing a counter right hand but Dog manages to avoid it.
Adams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dog.
Dog throws a solid leg kick but Adams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dog.
Adams throws a wild body kick that Dog sees coming a mile off.
Dog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams scores with a sloppy right hand. Dog should have avoided that one.
Adams dodges the punch combination from Dog.
Adams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adams throws a looping overhand right but Dog ducks down to avoid it.
Dog lands a lovely overhand right.
Adams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dog throws a leg kick
and Adams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adams throws a leg kick which misses Dog's front leg but catches the back leg as Dog tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with a hook
and Dog counters with a left to the body.
Dog throws a chopping leg kick but Adams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Adams's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Adams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Adams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dog jabs Adams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dog let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adams.
Dog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Adams avoids the body shot from Dog.
Adams throwing a counter right hand but Dog manages to avoid it.
Dog throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
It looked like Adams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adams checks a low kick from Dog.
Dog connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a head kick but Dog moves out of range.
Dog is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adams with a body shot.
Dog scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Adams misses.
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!
Dog lands a nice hook to Adams's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dog thumps Adams with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Dog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog throws a leg kick that is checked
and Adams counters with an inside leg kick.
Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Dog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Adams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Adams throws a low kick but Dog moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams 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.
Adams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Dog finds it's way through Adams's defenses.
Dog scores with a shot to the body.
Adams tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dog turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog slips under a jab from Adams.
Adams throws a shot from downtown. Dog moves away and avoids it.
Dog digs a good hook to Adams's body.
Dog buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog throws a body kick that misses.
Adams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab from Dog.
Dog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Big Dog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dog walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dog's jab looks to have found its range, popping Adams under the eye.
Dog throws a front kick aimed at Adams's knee but Adams avoids it well.
Dog misses with a low kick.
Dog lands with a good body shot.
Dog looks to land a left hand but Adams moved out of range nicely.
Dog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Big Dog 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adams. That's going to slow Dog down.
Dog throws a hook but Adams blocks it.
Dog fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nicki Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dog scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Adams.
Dog lands a nice looking body shot.
Adams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dog scores with a shot to the body.
Dog scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dog scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adams misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dog thumps Adams with a low kick.
Dog lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dog scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adams throws a looping overhand right but Dog ducks down to avoid it.
Dog scoring well with a low kick there.
Dog throws a solid leg kick but Adams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dog.
Adams is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dog finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dog is looking to chop away at Adams's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick lands from Dog.
Dog scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adams tries to score with a low kick but Dog moves his leg out of the way.
Dog throws a low kick but Adams avoids it.
Adams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
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!
Dog tried to score with a low kick but Adams checks it.
Dog wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dog goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big right from Adams misses.
Dog takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Dog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dog has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Dog!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Holmes (ranked 4226 p4p, 463 weight class) and Mush Mouth (ranked 1906 p4p, 230 weight class). Mush Mouth told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mush Mouth!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Mouth has knocked Holmes down with a huge combo! Mouth steps away and waves a wobbly Holmes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
Holmes throws a big shot that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Holmes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mouth - the referee stops the clock and Holmes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mouth. Holmes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Holmes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mouth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mouth scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Holmes.
Mouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mouth lands a big right hand that sends Holmes crashing to the mat! Mouth stays standing though and waves Holmes back to his feet!
Holmes is rocked!
Holmes missing with a left hand there. Mouth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Holmes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Holmes misses the target.
Holmes seems to have got his legs back now.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mouth.
Holmes struggling a bit here.
Holmes tries to bench press Mouth off him but Mouth keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mouth is looking to take a break and control but Holmes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holmes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mouth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouth scoring with punches from side control.
Mouth working the head and body with strikes.
Mouth cracks Holmes with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Mouth immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Holmes is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Mouth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mush Mouth!
A very excited looking Mush Mouth rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn McLean (ranked 2931 p4p, 377 weight class) and Harry Holliday (ranked 1966 p4p, 259 weight class). McLean comes to the cage accompanied by I Predict A Riot. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn McLean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Holliday is predictable there
and McLean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLean throws a body punch but Holliday moves out of range.
McLean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holliday.
McLean stuns Holliday with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McLean looks to land a left hand but Holliday moved out of range nicely.
McLean misses with a wild body shot.
McLean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holliday avoids the body shot from McLean.
McLean misses with the body kick
and Holliday makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Holliday misses with a straight left.
Holliday looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McLean takes a swing at Holliday's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLean digs a good body shot into Holliday's ribs.
McLean throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLean misses with a head kick.
Holliday misses with a low kick.
Good work by McLean as he checks the leg kick.
Holliday just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcLean.
Shawn McLean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday tries to land a front kick but McLean steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holliday with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McLean to score with a decent uppercut.
McLean ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holliday. McLean does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLean swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Holliday throws a shot from downtown. McLean moves away and avoids it.
McLean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLean moves out of range of the body kick from Holliday.
Holliday throws a low kick but McLean moves out of range easily.
Holliday fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLean has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McLean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McLean throws a body punch but Holliday moves out of range.
McLean throws a body punch but Holliday moves out of range.
McLean throws a body punch but Holliday moves out of range.
McLean connects with a body shot that sends Holliday's belly button to the back.
McLean throws a body shot but no joy.
Holliday was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McLean ducks under a wild hook from Holliday.
A counter left hand to the body from McLean misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLean. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLean misses the body punch
and Holliday counters with a straight right hand.
McLean misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLean lands a nice hook to Holliday's body. Holliday takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McLean throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holliday is looking to chop away at McLean's legs.
Holliday misses with a body kick.
Holliday throws out a loose jab but McLean uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLean moves away from the strike by Holliday.
McLean drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McLean thumps Holliday with a low kick.
Holliday staying out of range there.
Holliday throws out a counter right but McLean avoids it with no problem.
McLean is looking to wear down Holliday with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holliday avoids the head kick by McLean.
McLean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLean tries to bum rush Holliday with a series of wild strikes but Holliday uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McLean throws a body punch but Holliday moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLean throws a body punch but Holliday moves out of range.
McLean takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holliday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLean was well out of range. Poor timing from Holliday.
A telegraphed right hand from Holliday misses the target.
Holliday looks to land a left hand but McLean moved out of range nicely.
McLean thuds his shin into the meat of Holliday's side.
McLean checks the leg kick nicely there.
McLean changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McLean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLean throws a nice head kick!
McLean avoids the body shot from Holliday.
Holliday misses with a wild body shot.
Holliday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLean.
Holliday replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McLean blocks it well.
A leg kick checked by McLean.
A clash of legs there as McLean blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holliday.
McLean swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holliday.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holliday.
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!
Holliday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLean. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McLean lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Holliday has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Holliday and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McLean throws a sloppy body shot
and McLean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLean blocks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holliday.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLean. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLean connects with an inside leg kick.
McLean throws a push kick but Holliday slaps the foot to one side.
McLean moves out of range of the strikes.
Holliday connects with a right hand. McLean shakes it off.
Holliday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLean.
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 Shawn McLean will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Holliday avoids the body shot from McLean.
A jab from McLean misses.
McLean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holliday moves away.
McLean bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holliday's head backwards.
McLean thuds a left hand into Holliday's body.
McLean swings for the body but Holliday moves out of range.
McLean on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holliday. Holliday obviously looking to wear him down.
McLean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holliday moves away.
Shawn McLean is winning the standup battle so far.
McLean takes one to the chin there.
Holliday on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McLean connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Holliday lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McLean has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McLean and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McLean has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holliday.
Holliday misses with a wild body shot.
McLean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holliday manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean throws a body punch but Holliday moves out of range.
Good work by McLean as he checks the leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Holliday 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.
McLean cracks a nice hook into Holliday's ribs.
McLean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holliday manages to avoid it.
McLean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
And McLean counters with a quick kick to the body but Holliday blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Holliday lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McLean has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McLean and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McLean throws a low kick but it's checked well by Holliday.
Holliday chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McLean can pounce on him.
Holliday walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McLean checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Holliday throws a leg kick but McLean checks it.
McLean looks to score with a jab to the body but Holliday is just out of range.
Holliday doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McLean throws a body shot but no joy.
McLean takes a swing at Holliday's ribcage but misses.
Holliday takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLean ducks under a wild hook from Holliday.
McLean looks to land a right hand but Holliday moved out of range.
Holliday throws out a counter right but McLean avoids it with no problem.
Holliday throws a leg kick that misses.
McLean takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McLean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holliday can do to turn this around?
McLean takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holliday doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holliday scores with a one two! McLean had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Holliday lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLean's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Holliday misses the target.
McLean scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McLean ducks right into an uppercut from Holliday.
McLean getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holliday avoids the body shot from McLean.
McLean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLean lands a jab to Holliday's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLean walks into a stiff left hand from Holliday.
Holliday throws a hook but McLean avoids it easily.
And McLean counters with a quick kick to the body but Holliday blocks it.
Holliday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLean.
McLean half committed to a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Holliday.
McLean misses with a body shot.
Holliday throws an overhand right that lands on McLean's shoulder, as McLean tries to avoid the shot.
McLean takes a swing at Holliday's ribcage but misses.
McLean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. McLean catches Holliday right on the button with a cross.
McLean lands a head kick. Holliday smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Holliday throws a leg kick which misses McLean's front leg but catches the back leg as McLean tries to avoid it.
McLean lands with a right hand.
McLean misses with a body shot.
McLean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by McLean there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McLean swings for the body but Holliday moves out of range.
McLean takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holliday misses with a low kick.
McLean just misses with a punch to the body.
McLean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Holliday was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Holliday lands a nice looking body kick.
Holliday lands a head kick!
McLean misses the shot to the body.
McLean misses the shot to the body.
Holliday throws a push kick but McLean slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like McLean was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holliday.
McLean scores with a jab to the body.
McLean fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holliday misses with an uppercut. McLean saw that one coming.
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 Shawn McLean will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A left lands for Holliday.
A low kick from Holliday is predictable there
and McLean counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McLean just misses with a punch to the body.
McLean swings for the body but Holliday moves out of range.
McLean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holliday gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Holliday connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McLean lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheers as McLean lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holliday doesn't seem phased though.
McLean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McLean.
Holliday moves out of range of the leg kick from McLean.
No joy there for McLean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Holliday.
McLean slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McLean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holliday just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcLean.
That kick from McLean tenderised Holliday's leg. Holliday is trying to keep his angry face on.
McLean lands with a slapping head kick.
McLean throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Holliday turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McLean here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Holliday throws an overhand right that lands on McLean's shoulder, as McLean tries to avoid the shot.
McLean lands a leg kick that knocks Holliday off balance momentarily.
McLean throws a head kick that misses.
McLean blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Holliday lands an impressive looking overhand right. McLean doesn't seem phased though.
McLean looks to score with a jab to the body but Holliday is just out of range.
McLean scores with a sloppy right hand. Holliday should have avoided that one.
McLean tries a low kick but Holliday avoids it.
Harry Holliday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holliday.
A little jabbing left from Holliday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLean throws a body shot but no joy.
Holliday appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McLean on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McLean swings for the body but Holliday moves out of range.
Holliday avoids the head kick by McLean.
McLean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holliday scores with a shot to the body.
McLean misses with a wild body shot.
Holliday avoids the body shot from McLean.
Holliday drops McLean with a big left hand! McLean is injured, injured bad! Holliday jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Holliday!
Harry Holliday tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Burt Rhinehold (ranked 1489 p4p, 180 weight class) and David Tua (ranked 1055 p4p, 122 weight class). Rhinehold comes to the cage accompanied by Cream. Burt Rhinehold has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Burt Rhinehold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Tua !
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tua misses with a double jab.
Tua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhinehold.
Tua throws a low kick but Rhinehold avoids it.
A jab from Tua misses.
Rhinehold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhinehold fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tua throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rhinehold to counter with a crisp jab.
Tua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhinehold forces Tua back against the cage and clinches.
Rhinehold avoiding damage.
Rhinehold stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua being controlled against the cage.
Tua tries to circle away but Rhinehold has him pinned against the cage.
Tua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tua is trying to break the clinch but Rhinehold is controlling him.
Tua throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhinehold.
Tua is trying to break the clinch but Rhinehold is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold lands a nice uppercut.
Rhinehold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhinehold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rhinehold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhinehold tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Rhinehold back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhinehold.
Rhinehold misses with some punches.
Tua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rhinehold slowing the pace effectively.
Tua breaks from the clinch.
Tua scores with a jab to the body.
Rhinehold staying out of range there.
A big right from Tua misses.
Rhinehold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rhinehold takes one on the button.
It looks like Burt Rhinehold has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhinehold.
Tua missing with a left hand there. Rhinehold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhinehold swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tua counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rhinehold thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhinehold.
Rhinehold throws a leg kick but Tua sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Tua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhinehold misses with an uppercut.
Rhinehold closes the distance but Tua moves to the side
and Tua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tua looks to land a right hand but Rhinehold moved out of range.
Rhinehold throwing a counter right hand but Tua manages to avoid it.
Tua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhinehold. That did some damage!
Tua misses with a wild body shot.
Tua misses with a looping right.
Tua is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tua . Rhinehold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhinehold seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tua throws a lazy uppercut
and Tua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tua lands with a nice body punch.
Tua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rhinehold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tua misses with a head kick.
Rhinehold thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhinehold throws a leg kick which misses Tua 's front leg but catches the back leg as Tua tries to avoid it.
Tua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhinehold slips a jab from Tua .
Rhinehold does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rhinehold, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Tua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Burt Rhinehold's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rhinehold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhinehold slips under a jab from Tua .
Tua moves out of range as Rhinehold strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tua ! But no joy.
Rhinehold fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rhinehold staying out of range there.
Tua lands a right hook to the body.
Tua throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhinehold just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhinehold takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rhinehold on the side of the head.
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhinehold swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tua stuns Rhinehold with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua throws a jab when Rhinehold was well out of range.
Rhinehold walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tua misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
David Tua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tua . Rhinehold does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Rhinehold tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua looks to throw the jab but Rhinehold is out of range.
Rhinehold thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rhinehold throws a leg kick but Tua sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rhinehold ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rhinehold tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Tua misses.
Rhinehold tries to clinch there but Tua circles away.
Tua connects with a right hand. Rhinehold shakes it off.
Burt Rhinehold's cut is getting worse.
Rhinehold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tua throws a head kick that misses.
Rhinehold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rhinehold moves in looking to clinch but Tua pushes him off.
Tua throws a fast counter high kick but Rhinehold manages to duck under it in time.
Tua just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhinehold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhinehold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua lands with a good body shot.
Rhinehold has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tua throws a push kick but Rhinehold slaps the foot to one side.
Rhinehold ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
Tua misses with a wild body shot.
Tua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Tua misses
and Rhinehold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tua throws a sloppy head kick
and Rhinehold counters with a straight right hand.
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhinehold was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua .
Rhinehold tries to score with a low kick but Tua moves his leg out of the way.
Rhinehold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rhinehold moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhinehold connects with a body shot.
Tua misses with a head kick.
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhinehold is looking to counter the offense by Tua and move into the clinch.
Tua lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tua throws a sloppy head kick and Rhinehold moves out of range easily.
Rhinehold half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhinehold takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tua lands with a nice body punch.
Rhinehold is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Tua .
Burt Rhinehold's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tua misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Tua lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rhinehold doesn't seem phased though.
Rhinehold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tua throws a right hand that misses
and Rhinehold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhinehold lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tua just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhinehold slips under a jab from Tua .
Rhinehold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Tua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Burt Rhinehold's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tua misses with an uppercut. Rhinehold saw that one coming.
Rhinehold jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tua throws a hook to the side of Rhinehold's head but Rhinehold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhinehold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rhinehold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tua throws a big counter head kick but Rhinehold avoids it with no problem.
Rhinehold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhinehold throws a nice looking combination but Tua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tua throws a lazy uppercut
and Rhinehold counters with a right hand to the body.
Tua misses with a jab to the body
and Rhinehold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhinehold ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua scores with a nice strike.
Rhinehold misses the shot to the body.
As Rhinehold backs off Tua throws a huge counter combo but Rhinehold manages to avoid it all.
Rhinehold ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhinehold throws out a loose jab but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhinehold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhinehold blocks a jab.
Tua misses with a right hand
letting Rhinehold counter with a right hand.
Tua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tua lands with a straight right. Rhinehold didn't see that one coming.
Jeez, Burt Rhinehold's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice defenses there by Rhinehold.
Tua misses with a shot to the body
and Rhinehold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tua checks a leg kick.
Jab from Rhinehold.
Tua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhinehold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tua misses with a straight left.
Burt Rhinehold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rhinehold moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhinehold looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rhinehold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua misses with a wild body shot.
Rhinehold lands with a good body shot.
Tua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rhinehold throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tua throws a right hand that misses
and Rhinehold counters with a series of strikes. Tua will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tua misses with a lunging right hand
and Rhinehold counters with a nice leg kick.
Tua swings for the body but Rhinehold moves out of range.
Tua throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhinehold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tua avoids the head kick by Rhinehold.
Rhinehold lands a big uppercut and Tua crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tua looks OK. Rhinehold waves Tua back to his feet!
Tua is rocked!
Rhinehold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tua is still on wobbly legs! Can Rhinehold finish him?
Tua misses the shot to the body.
Rhinehold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tua .
Tua seems to have recovered his senses.
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhinehold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhinehold. Tua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhinehold.
Tua moves out of range of the body kick from Rhinehold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua throws a sloppy head kick
and Rhinehold makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tua with a hook.
Rhinehold tries to clinch but Tua moves out of range.
Rhinehold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhinehold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua .
A counter left hand to the body from Rhinehold misses its target.
A head kick misses from Tua .
Rhinehold is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tua .
Rhinehold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
It looks like Rhinehold has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rhinehold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rhinehold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tua .
Tua throws a poor cross that misses
and Rhinehold counters with a straight right hand.
David Tua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rhinehold slips a jab and a cross from Tua .
And that's the end of the fight!
Burt Rhinehold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tua has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... David Tua !
Our winner, David Tua , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lecter (ranked 1469 p4p, 209 weight class) and Vova Klimov (ranked 860 p4p, 126 weight class). Lecter comes to the cage accompanied by The Hannibal Lecter Sonr. This should be a great matchup!
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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
12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannibal Lecter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vova Klimov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lecter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lecter walks into a straight right hand from Klimov.
Lecter misses with a left hand
and Klimov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klimov misses with an uppercut. Lecter saw that one coming.
Lecter is looking to counter punch.
Lecter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Klimov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lecter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Klimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klimov misses with an uppercut.
Klimov misses with a straight left.
Lecter misses with a lunging right hand
and Lecter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klimov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lecter is just out of range.
Lecter lands a jab to Klimov's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lecter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lecter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Lecter slips a straight right by Klimov.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter misses with a double jab.
Lecter misses the shot to the body.
Lecter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klimov in his tracks.
Klimov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Klimov swings for the body but Lecter moves out of range.
Klimov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Klimov tries to move into range but Lecter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Klimov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lecter counters with a stiff right hand.
Lecter throws the left hand but Klimov avoids the punch easily.
Lecter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lecter throws a jab but it's blocked by Klimov.
Klimov wants to counter the offense by Lecter and move into the clinch position.
Lecter throws the left hand but Klimov avoids the punch easily.
Lecter misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klimov lands a jab to the head.
Klimov takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimov throws a hook but Lecter avoids it easily.
Lecter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lecter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimov.
Lecter cracks Klimov with a good jab.
Klimov avoids the body shot from Lecter.
Lecter misses with a left hand
and Klimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klimov moves away from the strike by Lecter.
Klimov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Klimov misses.
Lecter throws a body punch but Klimov moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Klimov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lecter lands a jab.
Lecter moves out of range as Klimov strikes.
Lecter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Klimov throws a shot from downtown. Lecter moves away and avoids it.
Klimov connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Klimov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lecter thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Klimov! But no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Klimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lecter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Klimov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Klimov throws a hook but Lecter blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Lecter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lecter throws an off balance right hand
and Klimov counters with a straight right hand.
Lecter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klimov throws out a counter right but Lecter avoids it with no problem.
Lecter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Klimov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klimov blocks a jab.
Lecter tries to bum rush Klimov with a series of wild strikes but Klimov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Lecter.
Lecter moves out of range as Klimov strikes.
Lecter is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter misses with a combination
and Klimov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Klimov.
Lecter takes a swing at Klimov's ribcage but misses.
Lecter misses the jab.
Lecter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lecter cracks Klimov with an open hand slap.
Klimov lands a nice looking body shot.
Klimov blocks a jab.
Klimov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lecter. Klimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lecter works Klimov's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klimov scores with a jab to the head.
Klimov throws the left hand but Lecter avoids the punch easily.
Lecter throws a shot from downtown. Klimov moves away and avoids it.
Lecter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 Hannibal Lecter will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lecter misses with a straight right.
Lecter misses with a lunging right hand
and Klimov counters with a right hand to the body.
Klimov lands with an overhand left.
Lecter misses with a left hand
and Lecter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lecter lands a nice looking body shot.
Lecter throws a right hand that misses
and Klimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lecter is rocked!
Lecter lands a jab.
Lecter misses with a looping right.
Klimov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lecter scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lecter throws a poor cross that misses
and Klimov counters with a straight right hand.
Klimov lands a nice shot that snaps Lecter's head back.
Lecter lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov ducks under a wild hook from Lecter.
Despite the aggression on Klimov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A punch combination from Lecter misses.
Lecter throws a right hand that misses
and Klimov counters with a three punch combo that has Lecter backing up. Lecter nods at Klimov to acknowledge the strikes.
Oh Lecter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Klimov misses with an uppercut. Lecter saw that one coming.
Lecter seems to have got his legs back now.
Vova Klimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Lecter.
Klimov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lecter takes one on the button.
Lecter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lecter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Klimov.
Lecter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lecter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimov.
A cross from Lecter lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lecter looks to throw the jab but Klimov is out of range.
Klimov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Klimov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lecter.
Klimov unleashes a big counter combination but Lecter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Klimov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klimov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lecter throws a lazy uppercut
and Klimov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lecter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lecter misses with an uppercut
and Klimov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lecter cracks Klimov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Klimov misses the jab.
Klimov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Klimov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Klimov throws a nice looking combination but Lecter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klimov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lecter tests Klimov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lecter throws a poor cross that misses
and Klimov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimov ducks under a wild hook from Lecter.
Lecter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lecter slips under a jab from Klimov.
Klimov moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Klimov misses.
Klimov throws an overhand right that lands on Lecter's shoulder, as Lecter tries to avoid the shot.
Lecter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klimov moves away.
Lecter throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Klimov misses its intended target.
A jab from Klimov misses.
A slow jab from Lecter misses its intended target.
Lecter cracks Klimov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Klimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Klimov.
Lecter throwing a counter right hand but Klimov manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter takes one to the side of the head.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klimov looks to throw the jab but Lecter is out of range.
Klimov dips to his left and cracks Lecter with an uppercut!
Hannibal Lecter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimov moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lecter lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Lecter misses.
Lecter misses with an uppercut.
Lecter slips under a jab from Klimov.
Lecter throws a right hand that misses
and Klimov counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lecter slips a jab from Klimov.
Lecter misses with an uppercut.
Lecter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klimov.
Lecter lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vova Klimov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Klimov looks to throw the jab but Lecter is out of range.
Lecter is looking for a counter combo.
Klimov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lecter.
Lecter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Klimov misses.
Lecter misses with a hook
enabling Klimov to counter with a crisp jab.
Lecter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lecter connects with a looping right hand.
Lecter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lecter throws a poor cross that misses
and Klimov counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lecter misses with a looping left.
Klimov throws a shot from downtown. Lecter moves away and avoids it.
Klimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klimov blocks a jab.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov slips under a jab from Lecter.
Lecter digs a good body shot into Klimov's ribs.
Lecter with a nice cross.
Klimov tries to clinch but Lecter moves out of range.
Klimov missing with a left hand there. Lecter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lecter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klimov.
Klimov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lecter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimov.
Klimov misses with a looping right.
Klimov ducks under a wild hook from Lecter.
Lecter walks into a straight right hand from Klimov.
Lecter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lecter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lecter slips a jab from Klimov.
Lecter is looking to counter punch.
Lecter misses with a right hand
and Klimov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter throws a looping overhand right but Klimov ducks down to avoid it.
Lecter ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Klimov lands a jab.
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!
Klimov slips under a jab.
Lecter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klimov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lecter sets himself, and Klimov steps forward looking for the clinch! Lecter avoids it this time.
Klimov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lecter misses with a left hand
and Klimov counters with a beautiful punch that sends Lecter to the canvas!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klimov stands up and waves to Lecter to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Lecter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klimov ducks under a wild hook from Lecter.
A slow jab from Klimov misses its intended target.
Lecter throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Klimov to counter with a crisp jab.
Klimov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lecter on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter swings for the body but Klimov moves out of range.
Lecter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Klimov counter with a right hand.
Klimov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lecter moves out of range of the strikes.
Klimov moves away from the strike by Lecter.
Lecter throws a shot from downtown. Klimov moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Klimov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lecter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Klimov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lecter swings widly with a right hand
and Klimov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klimov scores with a shot to the body.
Lecter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Klimov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klimov lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lecter looks to score with a jab to the body but Klimov is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lecter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Klimov lands a big shot that drops Lecter! Can he finish him?
Klimov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lecter looking for a sweep. Not yet Lecter, not yet.
Klimov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lecter, up you get!
Klimov misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lecter misses with a right hand
and Klimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klimov tries to clinch but Lecter is having none of it.
Klimov throws out a loose jab but Lecter uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vova Klimov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Klimov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hannibal Lecter!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hannibal Lecter waved his t-shirt featuring Fanatic Inc.'s logo in front of the cameras.
Vova Klimov spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck you!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 400 p4p, 62 weight class) and Gum Shoe (ranked 543 p4p, 83 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
185 lbs
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27
180 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gum Shoe!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
Shoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've been hearing reports that Hunt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Shoe's head but Shoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hunt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Hunt lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Gum Shoe has been cut.
Hunt sizes up Shoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe wants to clinch but Hunt slips to the side
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hunt.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Shoe's head but Shoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoe throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Hunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunt's calf.
Shoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shoe clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Shoe lands with a left to the head.
Shoe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Shoe as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoe lands a shoulder strike.
Hunt lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shoe's guard.
Shoe is concentrating on defense, preventing Hunt from advancing position.
Shoe felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shoe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shoe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hunt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoe is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Shoe moves into full guard.
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shoe wants to get back to his feet.
Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shoe, who protects the arm well.
Hunt is working Shoe over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hunt trying to control the position but Shoe is working away.
Shoe is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Hunt crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoe struggling a bit here.
Hunt trying to control the action but Shoe is working from the bottom.
Hunt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shoe's legs.
Shoe is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Shoe is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt goes for an armbar but Shoe turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shoe.
Hunt has control of Shoe's left arm, preventing Shoe from doing any damage.
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shoe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hunt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shoe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shoe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gum Shoe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Shoe.
Good shot there by Hunt.
Paul Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Shoe.
A punch lands to the side of Shoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shoe checks a leg kick.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range.
Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shoe.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Shoe is avoiding it.
It seemed like Shoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt throws the left hand but Shoe avoids the punch easily.
Shoe throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Shoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunt lands a front kick.
Shoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Shoe lands.
Shoe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shoe tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shoe to the ground. Shoe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoe.
Shoe unleashes a big counter combination but Hunt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses
and Shoe counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hunt takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Shoe throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shoe has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
Hunt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shoe throws out the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shoe.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick
and Hunt counters with a three punch combo that has Shoe backing up. Shoe nods at Hunt to acknowledge the strikes.
Shoe misses with a looping right.
Shoe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunt if he has to take too many more of those.
Shoe throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoe can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut there from Shoe.
Shoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt digs a good body shot into Shoe's ribs.
Hunt wants to slow Shoe down by chopping away at his legs.
Hunt misses with a takedown
and Shoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shoe throws a front kick that sends Hunt stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
enabling Shoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Shoe takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt thumps Shoe with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Shoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shoe throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Shoe pushes him off.
A solid body kick from Shoe.
Hunt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
A bone on bone clash there as Hunt blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shoe.
Shoe thinks about the counter body kick.
Shoe throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Shoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shoe throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Shoe scores with a jab.
Shoe throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gum Shoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gum Shoe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shoe misses with a hook.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Shoe.
Shoe lands a head shot.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Shoe ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt tries to land a leg kick but Shoe saw it coming and moves away.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Shoe moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Shoe misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe cracks Hunt with a good jab.
Hunt has a takedown stuffed.
Shoe throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoe.
Shoe sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunt is rocked!
Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Shoe counters with a thumping low kick.
Hunt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shoe counters with an outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shoe!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Shoe's leg but Shoe calmly moves out of range.
Shoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shoe - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Shoe.
Hunt takes one on the button.
Hunt slips a straight right by Shoe.
Hunt misses with a combination
and Shoe counters with a nice body kick.
Shoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe scores with a jab.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt walks into a jab.
Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunt throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Shoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Shoe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunt throws a body punch but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Shoe counters with a body kick.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shoe misses with a kick to the body
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt lunges at Shoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shoe's hand.
Hunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoe throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hunt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shoe tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shoe lands a left and a right that send Hunt crashing to the mat, dazed. Shoe thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt misses with a leg kick
and Shoe counters with a big right hand! Oh Hunt is in trouble here! Shoe follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gum Shoe!
After the big win, Gum Shoe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ON TAP 160Q Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trenton Funkhouser (ranked 317 p4p, 45 weight class) and Zeph Frazier (ranked 542 p4p, 80 weight class). Frazier is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Apparently" by J. Cole. Trenton Funkhouser has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
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210 lbs
12 - 3 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trenton Funkhouser!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zeph Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkhouser connects with a nice looking jab.
Frazier misses with a hook
and Frazier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Funkhouser with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frazier counters with a good low kick that Funkhouser was not able to check.
A jab from Frazier finds it's way through Funkhouser's defenses.
Frazier throws a low kick but Funkhouser avoids it.
Funkhouser throws a quick counter kick to the body but Frazier avoids it.
Frazier misses with a right hand
and Funkhouser counters with a single leg into guard. Frazier didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkhouser wants to pass the guard but Frazier is keeping the position.
Funkhouser is working hard here to advance position.
Funkhouser won't allow Frazier to sweep him here.
Funkhouser trying to control the position from guard on top but Frazier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier is adopting a defensive guard.
Funkhouser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frazier can't keep his opponent in guard - Funkhouser advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Funkhouser trying to advance position but Frazier counters by regaining guard.
Frazier wants to get back to his feet but Funkhouser is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Funkhouser will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Funkhouser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Frazier pulls Funkhouser in close to his closed guard and prevents Funkhouser from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Funkhouser trying to control the position from guard on top but Frazier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkhouser won't allow Frazier to sweep him here.
Frazier wants to get back to his feet but Funkhouser is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Funkhouser tries to free his leg and advance position but Frazier is retaining full guard.
Frazier is controlling Funkhouser's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Frazier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frazier throws a poor cross that misses
and Funkhouser counters with a straight right hand.
Frazier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frazier blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier misses with a straight left.
Funkhouser was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frazier throws a hook but Funkhouser blocks it.
Funkhouser throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frazier's waist but Frazier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funkhouser off to one side.
Frazier let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Frazier.
Funkhouser scores with a jab to the head.
Funkhouser works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Funkhouser looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Funkhouser will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Funkhouser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkhouser fails with the takedown
letting Frazier counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier lands a left and a right that send Funkhouser crashing to the mat, dazed. Frazier thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Zeph Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Frazier.
Frazier misses with a straight left.
Zeph Frazier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frazier misses with a looping right.
Funkhouser takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frazier misses with a two punch combination.
Funkhouser appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Funkhouser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frazier misses with the combination.
Funkhouser was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frazier misses with a looping left.
Funkhouser looking to score a takedown here. Frazier is defending well but Funkhouser drives through and ends up in Frazier's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeph Frazier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Frazier throws a leg kick
and Funkhouser counters with a shoot takedown. Frazier fights it but they end up in guard.
Funkhouser trying to control the position from guard on top but Frazier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkhouser stopping the sweep attempt from Frazier.
Frazier is still trying to improve position.
Frazier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Funkhouser wants to pass the guard but Frazier is keeping the position.
Frazier lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Frazier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier won't allow Funkhouser to sweep him here.
Funkhouser throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Frazier escapes and throws Funkhouser's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkhouser is trying to improve his position.
Funkhouser is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Funkhouser is trying to get back to full guard.
Funkhouser trying to control but Frazier postures up.
Frazier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Funkhouser tries to get to full guard but Frazier has control of the leg.
Funkhouser is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Z-Force Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Frazier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funkhouser keeping control of the position.
Still in half guard, Frazier seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Funkhouser actively working from the bottom here.
Frazier prevents Funkhouser from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Frazier seems content to control.
Frazier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Funkhouser wants to get back to full guard.
Frazier trying to control from half guard but Funkhouser is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frazier misses with a left hand
and Funkhouser counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Frazier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frazier cracks Funkhouser with a good jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Funkhouser or perhaps it was just good defense by Frazier, which made it look bad.
Frazier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Funkhouser momentarily.
Frazier misses with an uppercut
and Funkhouser counters with a stiff right hand.
Funkhouser lands a jab to the head.
Frazier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funkhouser sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frazier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Funkhouser.
Frazier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser blocks a head kick by Frazier.
Funkhouser throwing a counter right hand but Frazier manages to avoid it.
Funkhouser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Funkhouser looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frazier keeping full guard, as Funkhouser tries to pass.
Frazier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frazier wriggles free and stands up.
Frazier works over Funkhouser's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeph Frazier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Frazier scores with a sloppy right hand. Funkhouser should have avoided that one.
Frazier looks to land a left hand but Funkhouser moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Frazier.
Zeph Frazier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funkhouser throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frazier's waist but Frazier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funkhouser off to one side.
Funkhouser shoots in for a takedown but Frazier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Funkhouser misses with an uppercut
and Frazier counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Frazier tenderised Funkhouser's leg. Funkhouser is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funkhouser drives through with a takedown into Frazier's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Frazier is controlling Funkhouser's posture.
Funkhouser wants to control from the top but Frazier keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier looking for a sweep. Not yet Frazier, not yet.
Funkhouser stops Frazier from standing up.
Funkhouser is looking to advance position but Frazier has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Frazier takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frazier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Funkhouser is looking to escape.
Funkhouser is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser tries to lock up and control but Frazier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Funkhouser can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frazier wants to control the pace but Funkhouser is squirming around nicely.
Funkhouser tries to reverse the position but Frazier maintains control.
Funkhouser tries to lock up and control but Frazier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Funkhouser is in all sorts of trouble here.
Frazier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Frazier has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Funkhouser is looking to get to half guard.
Frazier controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser is desperately trying to improve his position but Frazier has a good base and remains in mount.
Frazier looking to control and managing it successfully.
Funkhouser is wriggling around trying to escape.
Funkhouser is squirming around, avoiding Frazier's attempts to control the action.
Frazier prevents Funkhouser from getting the reversal.
Frazier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Frazier is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser is in all sorts of trouble here.
Funkhouser slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Frazier wants to get back to his feet.
Funkhouser has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frazier is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frazier wants to pass to mount but Funkhouser is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeph Frazier really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Funkhouser uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frazier.
Funkhouser attempts a counter takedown but Frazier avoids it well and moves away.
Frazier throws a jab when Funkhouser was well out of range.
Frazier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funkhouser manages to avoid it.
Frazier misses with a lunging right hand
and Frazier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frazier connects with a crisp jab.
Frazier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Funkhouser counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier throws a leg kick but Funkhouser moved away.
Frazier is looking to slow Funkhouser down with leg kicks.
Frazier misses with a lunging right hand
and Frazier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Funkhouser.
Frazier throws a big counter head kick but Funkhouser avoids it with no problem.
Frazier misses with a lunging right hand
and Funkhouser counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frazier won't be happy with that.
Zeph Frazier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Funkhouser tries to advance to mount but can't.
Frazier is looking to regain half guard here but Funkhouser keeps moving and retains side control.
Funkhouser in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Funkhouser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frazier keeps working.
Frazier is trying to control Funkhouser's posture but Funkhouser avoids it.
Frazier is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frazier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Funkhouser is trying to get an arm triangle but Frazier is defending well.
Funkhouser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frazier keeps working.
Funkhouser tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Funkhouser has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Frazier tries to escape but Funkhouser is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier struggling a bit here.
Funkhouser working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
It looks like Zeph Frazier has been cut.
Frazier is trying to control Funkhouser's posture but Funkhouser avoids it.
Funkhouser tries to advance to mount but Frazier denies him.
Frazier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Funkhouser takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Funkhouser not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Funkhouser wants to free his trapped foot but Frazier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Frazier makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier takes one to the chin there.
Frazier misses with a right hand
and Funkhouser connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frazier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Funkhouser.
Funkhouser is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Frazier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Funkhouser is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Frazier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funkhouser shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Frazier is not content to let Funkhouser control the position.
Frazier is pressing down on Funkhouser's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Trenton Funkhouser will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zeph Frazier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Frazier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frazier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Funkhouser.
Frazier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frazier thumps Funkhouser with a low kick.
Funkhouser slips a jab from Frazier.
Frazier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funkhouser was well out of range. Poor timing from Frazier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Frazier misses with a jab to the body
and Funkhouser counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frazier lands with a kick to the temple. Funkhouser shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier misses with an uppercut
and Funkhouser counters with a nice uppercut.
Funkhouser is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A low kick from Frazier is predictable there
and Funkhouser counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Frazier lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Frazier pushes down on Funkhouser's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Funkhouser wants to improve his position but Frazier is controlling well.
Frazier tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Frazier stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Funkhouser is trying to control but can't.
Funkhouser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frazier is controlling the pace.
Funkhouser tries to get to full guard but Frazier has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier is controlling the pace.
Funkhouser is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Frazier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Frazier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frazier misses with a wild body shot.
That's four 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.
Frazier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Funkhouser checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Funkhouser swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Funkhouser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frazier.
Funkhouser shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Frazier napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Frazier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Frazier trying to control from the bottom.
Frazier keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Funkhouser trying to control from half guard but Frazier is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funkhouser is working for a kimura but Frazier is defending it quite comfortably.
Trenton Funkhouser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Funkhouser not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeph Frazier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frazier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeph Frazier!
Zeph Frazier is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Zeph Frazier rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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