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MMAHelsinki - 168 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chang Thong Song (ranked 1430 p4p, 165 weight class) and Conor Tiernan (ranked 1813 p4p, 201 weight class). Tiernan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tartanic - Unavoidable - 09 BAllZ/Ringworm. Chang Thong Song had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chang Thong Song!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Conor Tiernan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Thong Song as he checks the leg kick.
Thong Song appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tiernan scores with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thong Song.
Tiernan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tiernan misses with a hook
and Thong Song counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thong Song checks a leg kick nicely.
Thong Song moves out of range of the body kick.
Tiernan throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiernan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiernan tries to move into range but Thong Song moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thong Song misses with a looping right.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tiernan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thong Song throws a right hand that misses
and Tiernan counters by moving into the clinch.
Thong Song blocking some punches.
Thong Song lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiernan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thong Song fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiernan lands a left hand.
Tiernan misses with some punches.
Tiernan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thong Song lands with a light punch inside.
Tiernan misses with some punches.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Tiernan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tiernan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thong Song fails to land.
Tiernan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thong Song wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thong Song jumps into guard, dragging Tiernan to the mat.
Tiernan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thong Song holds on and takes a little breather.
Tiernan trying to control the position from guard on top but Thong Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song looking for a sweep. Not yet Thong Song, not yet.
Tiernan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tiernan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thong Song, up you get!
Tiernan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Tiernan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thong Song scores with a body shot.
Thong Song bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thong Song with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thong Song fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chang Thong Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiernan misses with a looping right.
Tiernan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thong Song scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tiernan doesn't seem bothered though.
Tiernan moves away from the strike by Thong Song.
Thong Song scores with a nice strike.
Tiernan slips under a jab.
Conor Tiernan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thong Song moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tiernan leaves Thong Song with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tiernan scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan throws a lazy uppercut
and Thong Song counters with a good low kick that Tiernan was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Thong Song misses.
Thong Song slips a straight right by Tiernan.
Thong Song uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
Thong Song swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thong Song checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tiernan.
Thong Song throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tiernan's waist but Tiernan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thong Song off to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a looping overhand right but Thong Song ducks down to avoid it.
Tiernan lands a head shot.
Thong Song displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiernan throws out the jab.
Tiernan connects with a leg kick. Thong Song looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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 Chang Thong Song will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tiernan blocks a jab.
Tiernan wants to counter the offense by Thong Song and move into the clinch position.
Thong Song missing with a left hand there. Tiernan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Tiernan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Tiernan misses.
Thong Song tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiernan misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Thong Song on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thong Song keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiernan.
Tiernan misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Thong Song misses the target.
It seemed like Tiernan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thong Song lands a nice shot that snaps Tiernan's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiernan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Tiernan misses.
Nice straight punches there by Tiernan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tiernan.
Thong Song shoots in but Tiernan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiernan avoids the body shot from Thong Song.
A jab from Thong Song misses.
Thong Song uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiernan.
Tiernan ducks under a wild hook from Thong Song.
Tiernan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tiernan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiernan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thong Song.
Thong Song throwing a counter right hand but Tiernan manages to avoid it.
Tiernan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tiernan throws a head kick that misses.
Tiernan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thong Song throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiernan.
A little jabbing left from Tiernan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thong Song drops his hands momentarily and Tiernan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Thong Song finds it's way through Tiernan's defenses.
Thong Song scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tiernan tries to land a front kick but Thong Song steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thong Song tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tiernan swivels and escapes.
Tiernan wants to counter the offense by Thong Song and move into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiernan misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Thong Song.
Thong Song shoots in but Tiernan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tiernan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thong Song.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chang Thong Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thong Song scores with a shot to the body.
Thong Song throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
Thong Song throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thong Song bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Thong Song.
Thong Song half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thong Song takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tiernan moves out of range of the strikes.
Thong Song looks to throw the jab but Tiernan is out of range.
Tiernan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thong Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiernan manages to avoid it.
Tiernan staying out of range there.
Thong Song scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thong Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiernan.
A big left from Thong Song misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan missing with a left hand there. Thong Song was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiernan lands a jab to the nose.
Chang Thong Song is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiernan lands a nice shot that snaps Thong Song's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiernan thows a leg kick but Thong Song checks it
and Thong Song counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tiernan thinking.
A head kick from Thong Song lands but Tiernan takes it in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thong Song.
Tiernan walks into a stiff left hand from Thong Song.
Thong Song connects with a single shot there.
Thong Song connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tiernan. Tiernan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tiernan throws a nice looking combination but Thong Song bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tiernan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thong Song's sensitive parts.
Tiernan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chang Thong Song will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thong Song throws a lazy right hand but Tiernan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thong Song tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thong Song throws a head kick but Tiernan moves out of range.
Tiernan walks into a straight right hand from Thong Song.
Tiernan looks to land a left hand but Thong Song moved out of range nicely.
Tiernan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thong Song lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tiernan at a distance.
Thong Song moves away from the strike by Tiernan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiernan checks a leg kick.
Thong Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiernan moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tiernan! But no joy.
Thong Song throws a shot from downtown. Tiernan moves away and avoids it.
Tiernan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thong Song quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thong Song stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thong Song is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tiernan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tiernan throws a shot from downtown. Thong Song moves away and avoids it.
Thong Song avoids the body shot from Tiernan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiernan. Thong Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick by Thong Song misses
and Tiernan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiernan misses with a looping left.
Tiernan checks a low kick from Thong Song.
Thong Song throws a right hand that Tiernan ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiernan also avoids with ease.
Tiernan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thong Song swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tiernan counters with a low kick, right behind Thong Song 's knee.
Tiernan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chang Thong Song is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan scores with a nice right hand.
Jab from Tiernan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiernan misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Thong Song misses the target.
Thong Song closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tiernan circles away.
Tiernan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thong Song attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tiernan slips under a jab from Thong Song.
Tiernan throws a counter combo.
Thong Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiernan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tiernan throws a low kick, looking for Thong Song's leg but Thong Song calmly moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiernan misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiernan is just out of range.
Tiernan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tiernan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thong Song.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiernan. Thong Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conor Tiernan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice sprawl there from Tiernan as Thong Song shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chang Thong Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiernan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thong Song connects with a nice looking jab.
Tiernan slips under a jab.
Tiernan misses with a hook.
Thong Song throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiernan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thong Song scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tiernan works Thong Song's body with a nice hook.
Tiernan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tiernan.
Thong Song dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tiernan. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thong Song takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tiernan throws a body shot but no joy.
Thong Song lands a jab.
Thong Song throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiernan thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor Tiernan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thong Song 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chang Thong Song!
Chang Thong Song managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjarni Agnarsson (ranked 2395 p4p, 291 weight class) and Jorge Morueco (ranked 1162 p4p, 157 weight class). Agnarsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Black Pearl. Morueco has chosen The Pretender as his entrance music. 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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjarni Agnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorge Morueco!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agnarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morueco misses with a right hand
and Agnarsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Agnarsson.
Morueco jumps guard.
Morueco has his feet on Agnarsson's thighs here. He's pushed Agnarsson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Agnarsson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorge Morueco!
After winning the bout, Jorge Morueco thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Burt Rhinehold (ranked 1282 p4p, 138 weight class) and Damien Thorn (ranked 1182 p4p, 128 weight class). Rhinehold's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cream. Burt Rhinehold could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Damien Thorn's chin.
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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
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Burt Rhinehold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Thorn!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhinehold misses with a low kick.
Rhinehold buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rhinehold misses with a body shot
letting Thorn counter with a right hand.
It looks like Burt Rhinehold has been cut.
Nice body kick from Thorn.
Thorn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rhinehold.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rhinehold.
Thorn drops Rhinehold with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rhinehold looks back up at him and smiles so Thorn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhinehold drops his hands momentarily. Thorn doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Rhinehold staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Rhinehold doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien Thorn!
Damien Thorn managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quinoa Smiff (ranked 858 p4p, 117 weight class) and Calabi Yau (ranked 880 p4p, 120 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Calabi Yau was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinoa Smiff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calabi Yau!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yau. Smiff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smiff shoots in and drives through. Yau sprawls well.
Donk. Yau catches Smiff right on the button with a cross.
Yau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smiff doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smiff misses the shot to the body.
Yau lands a jab.
Smiff clinches.
Yau manages to break the clinch.
Smiff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yau circles away quickly and effectively.
Yau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smiff has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Yau avoids a kick to the body.
Yau scores with a punch to the head.
Smiff looks to score with a jab to the body but Yau is just out of range.
Yau scores with a hook to the body. Smiff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yau bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yau scores with a nice strike.
Donk. Yau catches Smiff right on the button with a cross.
Smiff connects with a leg kick. Yau looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smiff clinches up with Yau and pushes him back against the cage.
Smiff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smiff connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smiff throws a leg kick but Yau sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yau misses with a wild body shot.
Yau checks a low kick from Smiff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Yau. No joy for Smiff on that attempt.
Yau unleashes a big counter combination but Smiff bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinoa Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smiff slips under a jab.
Smiff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yau.
Smiff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smiff misses with a takedown
and Yau counters with a nice body shot.
Smiff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smiff rushes Yau and presses him up against the cage.
Yau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smiff blocks a body shot from Yau.
Yau manages to break the clinch.
Yau looks to score with a jab to the body but Smiff is just out of range.
It looked like Smiff was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yau.
Quinoa Smiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiff lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yau stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smiff misses with a takedown attempt
and Smiff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yau connects with a crisp jab.
Smiff throws a poor cross that misses
and Yau counters with a nice body shot.
Yau throws a good cross that connects.
Yau lands a jab to the head.
Smiff tries to clinch up but Yau circles away and keeps his distance.
Smiff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smiff with a body shot.
Yau misses with the combination.
It looked like Smiff was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smiff takes one to the side of the head.
Smiff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smiff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smiff is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smiff feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Yau has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smiff off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yau feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smiff sprawling to the canvas! Smiff rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Yau finish him?!
Oh Smiff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yau digs a good body shot into Smiff's ribs.
Smiff is looking to wear down Yau with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smiff throws a solid leg kick but Yau takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smiff.
Smiff scores with a hook.
Smiff seems to have got his legs back now.
Smiff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smiff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smiff slips a jab from Yau.
Smiff throws a body punch but Yau moves out of range.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smiff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yau thuds his right hand into Smiff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot lands for Yau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters circling - Yau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smiff appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Donk. Yau catches Smiff right on the button with a cross.
Yau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smiff.
Smiff scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yau is looking to improve his position.
Smiff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smiff is trying to control the action in half guard but Yau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smiff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau is looking for a sweep. Smiff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yau is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff wants to control but Yau is keeping him busy.
Smiff is working for a kimura but Yau is defending it quite comfortably.
Yau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yau keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Yau gets full guard.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Smiff 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.
Yau keeping full guard, as Smiff tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smiff at a distance.
Smiff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yau.
Smiff attempts a counter takedown but Yau avoids it well and moves away.
Yau jabs at Smiff's body.
Smiff moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yau looks to land a combination. Smiff sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Yau misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smiff.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yau as he jumps to the side.
Yau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smiff with a body shot.
Yau lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smiff. Yau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smiff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yau.
Smiff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smiff.
Smiff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yau counters with a stiff right hand.
Smiff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smiff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yau on his heels. He'll look to pass Yau's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yau is trying to keep Smiff in close.
Yau has control of Smiff's left arm, preventing Smiff from doing any damage.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Yau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yau is adopting a defensive guard.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Yau digs a good hook to Smiff's body.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smiff moves away.
Smiff throws a wild body kick that Yau sees coming a mile off.
Calabi Yau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smiff displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yau misses the shot to the body.
Yau thuds a left hand into Smiff's body.
Yau scores with a three punch combo!
Smiff misses with a jab to the body
letting Yau counter with a right hand.
Yau throws a nice looking combination but Smiff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smiff drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smiff being controlled here momentarily.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Yau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yau pulls Smiff in to control the position.
Our spies down at at Super Awesome Ninja Dojo inform us that Yau has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Smiff wants to control from the top but Yau keeps moving.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Yau is keeping the position.
Yau is pulling down on Smiff's head to control his posture.
Smiff sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Quinoa Smiff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yau lands a nice shot that snaps Smiff's head back.
Yau lands with a hook. Smiff tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smiff.
Smiff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yau counters with a nice uppercut.
Smiff tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yau defends well and Smiff ends up having to push Yau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smiff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smiff misses with a two punch combination.
Smiff shoots in looking for a takedown but Yau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smiff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yau lands the left hand.
Yau cracks Smiff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yau misses with a series of wild punches.
Smiff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calabi Yau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yau as he jumps to the side.
Yau throws out a counter right but Smiff avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinoa Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smiff has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yau finds it's way round the side to connect with Smiff's head.
Sloppy strikes from Smiff. Those never looked like landing.
Yau throws out a counter right but Smiff avoids it with no problem.
Yau connects with a body shot.
Yau scores with a nice head shot.
Smiff throws a combination that misses
and Yau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calabi Yau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smiff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Yau.
Yau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yau scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yau fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smiff looks to score with a jab to the body but Yau is just out of range.
Quinoa Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smiff misses with the body kick
and Yau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yau connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smiff goes for a takedown attempt but Yau pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smiff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yau moves away.
Nice shot by Yau.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calabi Yau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yau winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calabi Yau!
During a confident post fight interview, Calabi Yau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 635 p4p, 92 weight class) and Angelo Mendez (ranked 1154 p4p, 154 weight class). Mendez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Angelito. Angelo Mendez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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182 lbs
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184 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angelo Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mendez throws out a counter right but Hedman Karlsson avoids it with no problem.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a two punch combination.
Mendez throws a right hand that Hedman Karlsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hedman Karlsson also avoids with ease.
It looked like Hedman Karlsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mendez scores with a jab.
Mendez misses with a straight left.
Hedman Karlsson throws a big counter combination but Mendez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mendez cracks Hedman Karlsson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hedman Karlsson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mendez finish him?
Hedman Karlsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Hedman Karlsson misses.
Mendez checks a low kick from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mendez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mendez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hedman Karlsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Hedman Karlsson won't allow Mendez to sweep him here.
Mendez is still trying to improve position.
Hedman Karlsson chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Hedman Karlsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Mendez controls Hedman Karlsson momentarily but Hedman Karlsson frees himself.
Mendez pushes Hedman Karlsson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Angelo Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hedman Karlsson pushes Mendez away with a front kick.
Mendez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hedman Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Mendez manages to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mendez takes a swing at Hedman Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Mendez scores with a jab to the body.
Hedman Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Mendez.
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!
Mendez scores with a jab.
Hedman Karlsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mendez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hedman Karlsson under the eye.
Mendez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hedman Karlsson throws out the jab.
Mendez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch combination from Hedman Karlsson misses.
Mendez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mendez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
Mendez misses with a wild body shot.
Hedman Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendez.
Hedman Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Hedman Karlsson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez throws a series of punches but Hedman Karlsson avoids them all with ease.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Mendez with a hook.
Hedman Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hedman Karlsson slips a straight right by Mendez.
Hedman Karlsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hedman Karlsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hedman Karlsson trying to land knees to the body.
Mendez is looking to break free of the clinch but Hedman Karlsson has double underhooks.
Hedman Karlsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hedman Karlsson walks into a straight right hand from Mendez.
Hedman Karlsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mendez on the side of the head.
Hedman Karlsson cracks a nice hook into Mendez's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedman Karlsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mendez defends well and Hedman Karlsson ends up having to push Mendez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab from Hedman Karlsson does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez moves out of range of the body kick.
Mendez moves away from the strike by Hedman Karlsson.
Mendez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mendez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hedman Karlsson slips under a jab.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook.
Mendez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a left to the body.
Mendez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mendez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Mendez backs away, Hedman Karlsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hedman Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendez misses with an uppercut
and Hedman Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Mendez.
Angelo Mendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hedman Karlsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a thumping low kick.
Mendez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Angelo Mendez will probably get the nod.
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.
Hedman Karlsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Hedman Karlsson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mendez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendez throws a shot from downtown. Hedman Karlsson moves away and avoids it.
Angelo Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendez defending well as Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Mendez throws a body punch but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Mendez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Angelo Mendez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson moves away.
Mendez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mendez moves forwards but Hedman Karlsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mendez scores with a one two! Hedman Karlsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch combination from Mendez misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendez avoids the body shot from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendez moves away.
Mendez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hedman Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hedman Karlsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hedman Karlsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mendez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hedman Karlsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hedman Karlsson working the head and body with strikes.
Hedman Karlsson 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.
Mendez is trying to control but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mendez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendez is trying to keep Hedman Karlsson in close.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mendez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hedman Karlsson is controlling him.
Hedman Karlsson preventing the sweep.
Hedman Karlsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hedman Karlsson working some strikes from top position.
Hedman Karlsson is working Mendez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hedman Karlsson with a nice head shot there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mendez holds on and takes a little breather.
Mendez kicks Hedman Karlsson off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hedman Karlsson misses the body punch
and Mendez moves into the clinch.
Mendez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hedman Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good standup being displayed there by Hedman Karlsson as he connects with a hook.
Mendez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendez misses with a straight left.
Hedman Karlsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hedman Karlsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hedman Karlsson thuds his right hand into Mendez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Hedman Karlsson gets a clinch.
Hedman Karlsson pushes Mendez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendez tries to circle away but Hedman Karlsson has him pinned against the cage.
Mendez avoiding damage as Hedman Karlsson throws knees to the body.
Hedman Karlsson lands a right hand.
Mendez is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Hedman Karlsson finish him?
Hedman Karlsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hedman Karlsson has Mendez pressed against the cage. He pushes Mendez back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Hedman Karlsson throws a beautiful elbow that sends Mendez crashing to the floor! Hedman Karlsson piles on the pressure with more strikes! Mendez is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
Oliver Hedman Karlsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Murhaa (ranked 287 p4p, 39 weight class) and Gary Day (ranked 1751 p4p, 194 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Day's choice of entrance music: Last minute - Great day to choke you out. Paul Murhaa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Day!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa tries to bum rush Day with a series of wild strikes but Day uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murhaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Day counters by moving into the clinch.
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murhaa with a hook.
Murhaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand
and Day counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Day creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Day on the inside.
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!
Day lands a hook to the side of the head.
Day avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Day trying to stall but Murhaa improves his position.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Day prevents Murhaa from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
Day is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murhaa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Murhaa taking a breather.
Day is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Day.
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Day. That snapped Murhaa's head back.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Day under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa scores with a hook.
Murhaa lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Murhaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Day doesn't seem phased though.
Murhaa works Day's body with a nice hook.
Day bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Murhaa holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Murhaa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murhaa is trying to control Day's posture but Day avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa manages to get back to half guard.
Day is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Day not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murhaa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Day thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Day throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Day is looking for a kimura but Murhaa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Day to get the leverage.
Day thows a huge punch but Murhaa dodges it nicely.
Day thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murhaa's head.
Day throws a strike but Murhaa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Day works over Murhaa with some ground and pound from guard.
Day in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murhaa managing to control the position.
Day won't allow Murhaa to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Day will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Day lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murhaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Day has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Day moves away from the strike by Murhaa.
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Day appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Murhaa works over Day's head and body with a nice combination.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murhaa slips a jab from Day.
Murhaa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Paul Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day slips under a jab from Murhaa.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Day moves away from the strike by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murhaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Day counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Murhaa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Murhaa misses with a right hand
and Day counters with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Murhaa there.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Day.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa dips to his left and cracks Day with an uppercut!
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Day tries a quick counter leg kick but Murhaa is wise to it.
Murhaa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murhaa tries to score with a low kick but Day moves his leg out of the way.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Day digs a good body shot into Murhaa's ribs.
Paul Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Day connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the body from Murhaa misses
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day misses with a hook
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Day lands a slapping body shot.
Murhaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Day. Day circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murhaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa wants to slow Day down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Murhaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murhaa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa misses with a body shot
and Day counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Day counters by moving into the clinch.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murhaa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Day works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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 Paul Murhaa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Murhaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Murhaa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Day.
Day throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Day is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Day misses with a straight left.
Murhaa lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Murhaa throws a leg kick
and Day counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murhaa's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa sizes up Day with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Day takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murhaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Day scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Day tries to counter by closing the distance.
Murhaa throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Day throws a right hand that misses
letting Murhaa counter with a right hand.
Day connects with a body shot.
Murhaa throws a combination that misses
and Day counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa sets himself, and Day steps forward looking for the clinch! Murhaa avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Day throws a fast counter high kick but Murhaa manages to duck under it in time.
Murhaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murhaa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Day misses.
Day moves away from the strike by Murhaa.
Murhaa sets himself, and Day steps forward looking for the clinch! Murhaa avoids it this time.
Day swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Day slips under a jab from Murhaa.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Murhaa here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Murhaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Day showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murhaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Day misses the body punch
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhaa looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body. Day takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Murhaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Day wants to counter with a clinch but Murhaa pushes him away.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Day counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
Murhaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Day counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murhaa won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day is trying to ground and pound but Murhaa uses the momentary lack of control by Day to regain half guard.
Day not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Day thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murhaa's head.
Day throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Murhaa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murhaa 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Murhaa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Bok (ranked 716 p4p, 73 weight class) and Gomu Gomu (ranked 950 p4p, 102 weight class). Bok comes to the cage accompanied by Give It Revolution. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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260 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxim Bok!
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, Gomu Gomu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bok.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gomu, as that shot connected.
It looks like Maxim Bok has been cut.
Gomu throws a shot to the body.
Gomu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bok.
Gomu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bok is looking to counter punch.
Gomu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomu.
Bok gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gomu.
Gomu Gomu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bok defending well as Gomu loads up on a big left hand.
Gomu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bok swings for the body but Gomu moves out of range.
Gomu lands with a shot to the body.
Gomu lands a nice looking body shot.
Gomu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomu misses with a low kick.
Bok throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomu.
Gomu ducks under a wild hook from Bok.
Gomu wants to counter the offense by Bok and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bok.
Bok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bok is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gomu, right into the meat.
Bok misses with a lunging right hand
and Gomu counters with a nice body shot.
Gomu connects with a high kick.
Gomu instigates a clinch.
Gomu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomu throws a jab when Bok was well out of range.
Gomu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gomu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maxim Bok's cut is getting worse.
Bok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Gomu throws a series of punches but Bok avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Bok misses its intended target.
Bok misses the shot to the body.
Bok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Gomu. No joy for Bok on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gomu punishes Bok's body with a nice straight punch.
Gomu darts in and clinches Bok up against the cage.
Gomu breaks from the clinch.
Bok is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gomu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gomu misses with a double jab.
Gomu throws a body shot but no joy.
Bok swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gomu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bok has time to react.
Gomu throws a sloppy body shot
and Bok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Gomu Gomu has been cut.
Gomu leaves Bok with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bok lands with a shot to the body.
Gomu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bok looks to throw the jab but Gomu is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gomu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bok misses with a body shot.
Bok takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gomu connects with an inside leg kick.
Gomu misses with a straight right.
Bok gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maxim Bok's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gomu misses the shot to the body.
Bok swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bok scores with a jab to the head.
Bok missing with a left hand there. Gomu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomu throws a leg kick
and Bok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bok throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gomu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bok walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jeez, Maxim Bok's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Gomu Gomu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bok checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bok lands with a shot to the body.
Bok slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bok.
Gomu throws a counter combo.
Gomu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gomu connects with a right hand. Bok shakes it off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maxim Bok's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gomu Gomu!
During a confident post fight interview, Gomu Gomu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henson Benderson (ranked 142 p4p, 19 weight class) and Lachlan Cassidy (ranked 267 p4p, 34 weight class). Benderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Time is Now. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henson Benderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lachlan Cassidy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassidy throws a jab but it's blocked by Benderson.
Cassidy lands a body shot.
Cassidy shoots in looking for a takedown but Benderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cassidy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Cassidy.
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassidy slips a jab and a cross from Benderson.
Benderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Cassidy jabs at Benderson's body.
Cassidy shoots in looking for a takedown. Benderson tries to sprawl out of it but Cassidy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Cassidy closes the distance and pushes Benderson back into the cage.
Cassidy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cassidy throws a head punch that misses.
Cassidy is trying to push Benderson away but Benderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cassidy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with a hook. Benderson ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Cassidy does no damage.
Benderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cassidy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Cassidy. Beautiful body shot.
Cassidy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
Cassidy misses with a right hand
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassidy throws a hook but Benderson avoids it easily.
Benderson works the jab nicely.
Benderson misses with an uppercut. Cassidy saw that one coming.
Cassidy connects with a body shot.
Cassidy throws a shot from downtown. Benderson moves away and avoids it.
Cassidy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benderson slips under a jab.
Cassidy throws a body punch but Benderson moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Cassidy's head but Cassidy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cassidy misses with a right hand
and Cassidy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cassidy forces Benderson back against the cage and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Benderson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cassidy trying to control the position but instead, Benderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cassidy into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Benderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cassidy is defending well for now.
Cassidy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benderson is pushing Cassidy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Benderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cassidy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cassidy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
Cassidy scores with a sloppy right hand. Benderson should have avoided that one.
Cassidy throws a series of punches but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Cassidy slips the punch.
Cassidy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cassidy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benderson on the side of the head.
Benderson throws a sloppy head kick and Cassidy moves out of range easily.
Cassidy gets a double leg takedown into Benderson's guard.
Benderson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cassidy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassidy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Cassidy ducks down to avoid it.
Benderson closes the distance and pushes Cassidy back into the cage.
Cassidy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassidy misses with a punch to the body.
Benderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cassidy's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benderson lands a damaging elbow.
Cassidy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy with a hook.
Benderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Cassidy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Benderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Benderson keeping full guard, as Cassidy tries to pass.
Cassidy stays in close to Benderson's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lachlan Cassidy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cassidy jabs Benderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cassidy gets the takedown into side control.
Benderson is looking to regain half guard here but Cassidy keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Benderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cassidy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cassidy controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benderson is looking to regain half guard here but Cassidy keeps moving and retains side control.
Lachlan Cassidy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benderson is working hard here to advance position.
Benderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cassidy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cassidy is taking a breather. Benderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Benderson is pressing down on Cassidy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Benderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cassidy is one step ahead there.
Cassidy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benderson throws a push kick but Cassidy slaps the foot to one side.
Cassidy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cassidy tries to clinch up but Benderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Cassidy avoids the head kick by Benderson.
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benderson tries to keep at a distance but Cassidy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benderson scores with a knee to the head.
Cassidy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Benderson up against the cage.
Cassidy misses with a body punch.
Cassidy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Benderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy tries to work over Benderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Benderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
Lachlan Cassidy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benderson thuds his right hand into Cassidy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cassidy throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassidy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benderson.
Benderson misses with a straight right.
Benderson missing with a left hand there. Cassidy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benderson scores with a jab to the head.
Benderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benderson tests Cassidy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Cassidy misses.
Benderson tries to bum rush Cassidy with a series of wild strikes but Cassidy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benderson blocks a low kick nicely.
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 Henson Benderson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Benderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cassidy looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.
Cassidy tries to clinch but Benderson moves out of range.
Cassidy with a hook.
Benderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Cassidy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Benderson.
Cassidy closes the distance and clinches up with Benderson, looking for a takedown. Cassidy pushes Benderson against the cage but Benderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Benderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benderson moves away from the strike by Cassidy.
Benderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cassidy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassidy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cassidy throws a head punch that misses.
Cassidy tries to break the clinch but Benderson is controlling the position.
Cassidy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy doesn't manage to clinch there - Benderson circles away.
Benderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cassidy manages to circle out of the way.
Benderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Cassidy should have avoided that one.
Cassidy closes the distance and clinches.
Benderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Cassidy gets an underhook and turns Benderson into the cage.
Cassidy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Cassidy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cassidy working aggressively here.
Benderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Cassidy.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Cassidy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy tries to clinch up.
Benderson throws the left hand but Cassidy avoids the punch easily.
Cassidy shoots for a takedown but Benderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cassidy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cassidy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benderson. That's going to slow Cassidy down.
Nice uppercut there from Cassidy.
Benderson clobbers Cassidy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassidy blocks a head kick by Benderson.
Cassidy slips under a jab.
Cassidy lands a right hook to the body.
Cassidy tries to clinch but Benderson moves out of range.
Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy.
Benderson thows a body kick. Cassidy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Cassidy.
Benderson throws a right and a left that Cassidy avoids nicely.
Cassidy slips under a jab from Benderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy scores with a nice strike.
Cassidy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cassidy slips a straight right by Benderson.
Cassidy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Cassidy throws a leg kick but Benderson moved away.
Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Benderson 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.
Cassidy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cassidy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassidy scores with a nice strike.
Cassidy tries to clinch up but Benderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Benderson scores with a punch to the head.
Benderson misses with a few strikes there.
Benderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cassidy's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassidy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cassidy somewhat.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lachlan Cassidy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Benderson catches Cassidy right on the button with a cross.
Cassidy lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
Cassidy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benderson tries to avoid it but Cassidy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benderson to the ground. Benderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cassidy throws a lazy uppercut
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Cassidy swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range.
Cassidy lands a nice looking body shot.
Benderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
Benderson clinches with his opponent.
Benderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benderson is struggling to control the position.
Cassidy can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henson Benderson clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cassidy takes one to the chin there.
Cassidy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Cassidy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benderson clinches with his opponent.
Cassidy can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Cassidy is trying to break the clinch but Benderson is controlling him.
Cassidy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benderson is keeping busy.
Benderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cassidy misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy breaks from the clinch.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cassidy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cassidy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cassidy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cassidy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Benderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassidy.
A big right from Cassidy misses.
Benderson is looking to counter punch.
Benderson is looking to clinch but Cassidy is avoiding it.
Benderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Cassidy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benderson misses with a head kick.
Lachlan Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cassidy moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassidy.
Cassidy lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassidy throws a leg kick which misses Benderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Benderson tries to avoid it.
Good work by Benderson as he checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Benderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassidy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benderson misses with a two punch combination.
Benderson moves away from the strike by Cassidy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benderson forces Cassidy back against the cage and clinches.
Cassidy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassidy.
Benderson tries to stall but Cassidy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Come on Benderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cassidy lands a nice shot to the body.
Cassidy breaks the clinch.
Benderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cassidy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Cassidy misses with a takedown attempt - Benderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cassidy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cassidy.
Cassidy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Benderson to the mat! Benderson manages to get full guard.
Benderson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cassidy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cassidy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cassidy darts in and clinches Benderson up against the cage.
Benderson with a knee to the head.
Cassidy breaks from the clinch.
Cassidy moves away from the strike by Benderson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cassidy! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Cassidy.
Cassidy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Benderson lands a head kick!
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Cassidy has a takedown stuffed.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lachlan Cassidy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benderson looks to land a left hand but Cassidy moved out of range nicely.
Cassidy slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassidy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cassidy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cassidy lands an overhand right.
Cassidy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cassidy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cassidy moves out of range as Benderson throws a body kick.
Cassidy takes the fight into the clinch.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Cassidy blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benderson.
Benderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Benderson lands a knee to the head.
Cassidy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lachlan Cassidy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A thudding body kick lands there by Benderson!
Benderson lands a jab to the head.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Cassidy's head but Cassidy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassidy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benderson throws out a leg kick but Cassidy moves out of range and Benderson only half commits.
Cassidy defending well as Benderson loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Cassidy misses.
Cassidy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Benderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson is looking to clinch but Cassidy is avoiding it.
Benderson jabs Cassidy right on the nose. Cassidy blinks but takes it well.
Cassidy misses with a body punch
and Cassidy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cassidy throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Cassidy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Cassidy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassidy tries to clinch up but Benderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Benderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benderson lands with a straight right. Cassidy didn't see that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Benderson. No joy for Cassidy on that attempt.
It looked like Benderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cassidy shoots in looking for a takedown but Benderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cassidy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lachlan Cassidy.
Cassidy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Benderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Benderson darts in and clinches Cassidy up against the cage.
Benderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cassidy tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Cassidy back against the cage.
Cassidy can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Benderson just leaning against Cassidy, taking a breather.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Cassidy.
A frustrated look appears on Cassidy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cassidy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Benderson misses.
A nice side step and Cassidy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benderson but Benderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cassidy throws a poor cross that misses
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Benderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassidy.
Cassidy tries to clinch but Benderson is having none of it.
Cassidy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cassidy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cassidy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Cassidy's shoulder, as Cassidy tries to avoid the shot.
Benderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cassidy is out of range.
Benderson thumps Cassidy with a low kick.
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Cassidy moved out of range.
Cassidy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Benderson's guard.
Benderson kicks Cassidy off and gets to his feet.
Benderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benderson throws a series of punches but Cassidy avoids them all with ease.
Cassidy throws out a counter right but Benderson avoids it with no problem.
Cassidy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benderson is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassidy lands with a cross.
Benderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassidy.
Benderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benderson misses with a hook.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
A leg kick checked by Benderson.
Cassidy moves forwards but Benderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cassidy moves out of range of the leg kick from Benderson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benderson.
Cassidy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cassidy throws a nice looking combination but Benderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cassidy blocks a jab.
Cassidy darts in looking for a takedown but Benderson gets double underhooks and turns Cassidy into the cage.
Cassidy tries to clinch but Benderson is having none of it.
Cassidy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cassidy throws a hook but Benderson avoids it easily.
A cross from Benderson lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henson Benderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Henson Benderson!
Henson Benderson retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Zackrisson (ranked 514 p4p, 66 weight class) and Morrison Lee (ranked 243 p4p, 32 weight class). Lee has chosen The Pretender as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Zackrisson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zackrisson misses with a looping right.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee slips a straight right by Zackrisson.
Lee with a jab.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zackrisson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Zackrisson seems unphased.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Zackrisson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zackrisson. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Zackrisson.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zackrisson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zackrisson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Zackrisson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Lee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Lee blocks a head kick by Zackrisson.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zackrisson has time to react.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Zackrisson moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zackrisson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zackrisson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Zackrisson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Lee moves forwards but Zackrisson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a body kick that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Zackrisson sees coming a mile off.
Zackrisson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick
and Lee counters with an inside leg kick.
Lee stuns Zackrisson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zackrisson throws a head kick that misses.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Zackrisson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zackrisson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee lands with a cross.
Zackrisson lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zackrisson throws out the jab.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zackrisson rather than just go for the knockout.
Lee avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Zackrisson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zackrisson.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Zackrisson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Zackrisson moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Zackrisson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters circling a little - Zackrisson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Zackrisson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zackrisson.
Zackrisson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Zackrisson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Zackrisson moves away and avoids it.
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zackrisson's head backwards.
Lee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zackrisson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee 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 applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Zackrisson moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zackrisson's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zackrisson works Lee's body with a nice hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zackrisson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Zackrisson throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Zackrisson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Zackrisson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Lee throws out a counter right but Zackrisson avoids it with no problem.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Zackrisson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zackrisson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zackrisson throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Zackrisson lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zackrisson.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zackrisson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Zackrisson.
Lee scores with the left hand. Zackrisson knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee slips a jab from Zackrisson.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zackrisson.
Lee misses with a hook. Zackrisson ducked under it nicely.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Zackrisson sees coming a mile off.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Zackrisson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws a hook but Zackrisson avoids it easily.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Zackrisson lands a head shot.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zackrisson.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zackrisson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick from Lee.
Zackrisson misses with a hook
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Zackrisson blocks the low kick.
Zackrisson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zackrisson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zackrisson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Morrison Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zackrisson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zackrisson throws a body kick that misses.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Zackrisson looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Lee jabs Zackrisson right on the nose. Zackrisson blinks but takes it well.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zackrisson throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Zackrisson is just out of range.
Morrison Lee 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!
Lee slips under a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lee - that will leave a mark!
Nice body kick from Lee.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zackrisson misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee slips a jab from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson scores with a jab to the head.
Zackrisson misses with the body kick
and Lee counters with a solid body kick.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Lee throws a low kick but Zackrisson moves out of range easily.
Zackrisson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zackrisson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lee - the referee stops the clock and Zackrisson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lee. Zackrisson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zackrisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zackrisson doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zackrisson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot.
Zackrisson tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Lee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson moves away from the strike by Lee.
Zackrisson lands with a good body shot.
Zackrisson with a jab.
Lee jabs at Zackrisson's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zackrisson checks a leg kick.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Zackrisson.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a nice leg kick.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zackrisson counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a lazy head kick
and Lee counters with a takedown into side control.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Zackrisson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zackrisson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gabriel Zackrisson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson tries to kick Lee off but Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zackrisson trying to control from the bottom.
Lee is looking for a kimura but Zackrisson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zackrisson wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Zackrisson defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson wants to get back to his feet.
Lee is looking to advance position but Zackrisson won't allow it.
Zackrisson is trying to control but can't.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
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.
Lee throws a front kick that sends Zackrisson stumbling back into the cage.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Zackrisson misses the target.
Zackrisson jabs at Lee's body.
Zackrisson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Zackrisson throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Zackrisson avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee moves out of range as Zackrisson strikes.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zackrisson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Lee tries a low kick but Zackrisson avoids it.
Morrison Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That kick from Lee tenderised Zackrisson's leg. Zackrisson is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morrison Lee!
A relieved looking Morrison Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Brunson (ranked 139 p4p, 17 weight class) and Boo Lee (ranked 551 p4p, 50 weight class). Lee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mama Said Knock You Out. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Doyle Brunson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boo Lee!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a hook but Brunson blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Brunson as he connects with a hook.
Brunson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee avoids the head kick by Brunson.
Brunson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
A nice side step and Lee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brunson throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brunson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunson is just out of range.
Lee connects with the punch.
Brunson missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee misses with a hook
and Brunson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson pushes off an throws an elbow but Lee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee dodges an elbow strike from Brunson.
Brunson tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Brunson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Brunson avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Brunson prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Brunson controls the action.
Brunson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brunson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lee's brow.
Brunson blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brunson misses with an elbow over the top.
Brunson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brunson's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee blocks the elbow strike.
Brunson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunson misses with an elbow over the top.
Brunson tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brunson can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee misses with some punches.
Brunson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Brunson controls the action.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brunson pushes off an throws an elbow but Lee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Brunson as the two fighters clinch.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Brunson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lee tries a body shot but Brunson blocks it.
Brunson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brunson.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee blocks an elbow strike from Brunson.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brunson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lee tries to work over Brunson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brunson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brunson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee works on Brunson's body with a couple of short punches.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Brunson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brunson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brunson blocking some punches.
Lee lands a left hand.
Lee tries to work over Brunson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Brunson controls his hands.
Brunson lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye.
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!
Lee avoids the elbow strike from Brunson, against the cage.
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brunson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Brunson.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee tries to break free but Brunson pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Brunson.
Brunson lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brunson throws an elbow but misses.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Brunson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
Lee dodges an elbow strike from Brunson.
Brunson tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Brunson back against the cage.
Brunson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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 Doyle Brunson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brunson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brunson lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Brunson throws a head kick that Lee semi-blocks.
Brunson jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Brunson lands a jab to the nose.
Lee is rocked!
Brunson cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Brunson finish him?
A big left from Brunson misses.
Brunson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Brunson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee throws a hook but Brunson blocks it.
Brunson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Brunson misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a low kick, right behind Brunson 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brunson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brunson jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brunson swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brunson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brunson in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunson misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Brunson clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Brunson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee breaks the clinch.
Brunson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brunson tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Brunson misses.
Brunson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brunson lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Lee throws the left hand but Brunson avoids the punch easily.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boo Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brunson misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Doyle Brunson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Brunson.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee blocks the elbow strike.
Brunson lands an elbow inside.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Brunson's head.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brunson's elbow.
Brunson blocks a body shot from Lee.
Brunson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brunson's elbow.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Lee.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brunson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lee misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brunson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brunson pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brunson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Brunson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Boo Lee has been cut.
Brunson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Brunson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee tries to work over Brunson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Brunson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boo Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Boo Lee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brunson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Brunson there.
Boo Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brunson misses with a head kick.
Lee throws a right and a left that Brunson avoids nicely.
Brunson scores with a body shot.
Brunson staying out of range there.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brunson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brunson swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee clobbers Brunson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Brunson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands with a right hand.
A big right from Brunson misses.
Brunson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee blocks a head kick by Brunson.
Brunson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lee on the side of the head.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Brunson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee throws a hook but Brunson avoids it easily.
Lee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brunson throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Brunson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Brunson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brunson counters by moving into the clinch.
Lee tries a body shot but Brunson blocks it.
Brunson prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brunson throws an elbow but misses.
Brunson lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye.
Brunson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Brunson scores with a shoulder strike.
Brunson throws an elbow that misses.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee avoids the elbow strike from Brunson, against the cage.
Brunson lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Brunson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Brunson avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson lands a nice elbow.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee blocks an elbow strike from Brunson.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Brunson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brunson scores with a hook to the body.
Brunson prevents a body shot from Lee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brunson throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brunson.
Brunson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brunson misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brunson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lee's brow.
Lee tries to work over Brunson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brunson throws an elbow but misses.
Brunson blocks a body shot from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunson throws an elbow but it misses.
Lee working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Nice elbow from Brunson.
Lee tries a body shot but Brunson blocks it.
Brunson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Brunson controls the action.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Brunson tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunson prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Brunson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doyle Brunson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Boo Lee's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brunson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunson.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunson.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Brunson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Brunson misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunson. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Brunson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Brunson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Brunson throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Brunson clinches with his opponent.
Brunson tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brunson scores with a nice strike.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunson is looking to clinch.
A big right from Brunson misses.
Brunson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brunson scrambles back to his feet.
Nice cross by Lee.
Brunson lands a right hook to the body.
Brunson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Brunson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Brunson does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lee avoids the body shot from Brunson.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Brunson.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Brunson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Brunson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lee manages to circle out of the way.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Brunson drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Lee avoids a wild elbow strike from Brunson.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brunson throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brunson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lee's brow.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brunson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brunson's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Brunson controls his hands.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee tries to work over Brunson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Brunson.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee cracks Brunson with a nice body shot.
Brunson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
Brunson prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brunson blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunson lands an elbow inside.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Brunson can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brunson throws an elbow but misses.
Brunson blocking some punches.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Brunson won't allow it.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Brunson.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Brunson's head.
Lee tries to work over Brunson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee takes an elbow to the temple.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brunson's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Boo Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Boo Lee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brunson lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Brunson drops Lee with a straight right hand, right on the button! Brunson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doyle Brunson!
Doyle Brunson retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Doyle Brunson 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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