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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Iron (ranked 3290 p4p, 385 weight class) and Steven Kennedy (ranked 2877 p4p, 346 weight class). Steven Kennedy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Junior Iron's chin.
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173 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
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178 lbs
13 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Iron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iron throws a shot from downtown. Kennedy moves away and avoids it.
Kennedy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Iron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Kennedy misses.
Iron lands an overhand right.
Iron looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy left from Iron finds it's target.
Iron keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kennedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iron manages to avoid it.
Kennedy 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.
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
Iron moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kennedy needs to keep his hands up - Iron had a free shot at his head there.
Iron throws a looping overhand right but Kennedy ducks down to avoid it.
Iron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Iron connects with a solid leg kick.
Iron throws an off balance right hand
and Kennedy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Iron thinking.
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!
Iron throws a combination. Kennedy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kennedy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Iron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been informed that Kennedy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Junior Iron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Iron misses.
Kennedy flicks out a counter leg kick but Iron steps away.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut
and Iron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron lands a nice hook to Kennedy's body. Kennedy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Iron. Beautiful body shot.
Iron lands a lovely overhand right.
Kennedy 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 bone on bone clash there as Iron blocks the leg kick.
Kennedy tries to land a body kick
and Kennedy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kennedy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Iron avoids it really well and circles away.
Kennedy tries to clinch there but Iron circles away.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iron.
Kennedy throws a lazy right hand but Iron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kennedy lands a high kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Iron. Kennedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kennedy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Iron rather than just go for the knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Iron as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iron scores with a three punch combo!
Iron throws the left hand but Kennedy avoids the punch easily.
Kennedy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Iron.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Iron catches Kennedy right on the button with a cross.
Iron misses with a hook. Kennedy ducked under it nicely.
Kennedy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Iron defends well and Kennedy ends up having to push Iron into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Iron takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kennedy moves in looking to clinch but Iron pushes him off.
Iron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Iron.
Iron throws a right and a left that Kennedy avoids nicely.
Iron throws a head kick but Kennedy moves out of range.
A cross from Kennedy lands.
An inside leg kick from Iron misses.
It seemed like Kennedy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kennedy gets the takedown into side control.
Iron is looking for a sweep.
Kennedy is looking to take a break and control but Iron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy slows the pace down.
Kennedy is trying to get an arm triangle but Iron is defending well.
Iron is looking for a sweep.
Iron looking for a sweep but Kennedy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Iron is trying desperately to improve position.
Kennedy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Iron is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron looking to pass the guard.
Kennedy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy keeping moving, preventing Iron from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kennedy keeping moving, preventing Iron from controlling successfully.
Iron loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kennedy wants to sweep here but Iron controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Iron dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kennedy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Iron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kennedy.
Iron clobbers Kennedy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Iron swings for the body but Kennedy moves out of range.
Iron lands with a nice body punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Iron, as that shot connected.
Kennedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kennedy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Iron.
Junior Iron is winning the standup battle so far.
Iron wants to slow Kennedy down by chopping away at his legs.
Iron sets himself, and Kennedy steps forward looking for the clinch! Iron avoids it this time.
Iron throws a shot to the body.
Kennedy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Iron lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kennedy 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy is looking to chop away at Iron's legs.
Iron scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Junior Iron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iron misses with a right hand
and Kennedy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Iron's knee momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Iron misses the target.
As Iron backs off Kennedy throws a huge counter combo but Iron manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron misses with a lunging right hand
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Iron takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Iron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy moves out of range as Iron strikes.
Kennedy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Iron there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Iron misses with a body shot.
Iron throws a leg kick
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Iron.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Iron napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy tries for a kimura but Iron is defending well.
Iron can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy trying to control the action but Iron is working from the bottom.
Iron tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kennedy presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Iron has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kennedy's lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iron wants to improve his position but Kennedy is controlling well.
Kennedy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Iron is trying to get back to full guard.
Iron wants to control but Kennedy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Iron avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kennedy.
Iron gets back to full guard.
Iron is looking to stand up but Kennedy isn't so interested in that idea.
Iron had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kennedy defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Iron manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kennedy manages to get himself to full guard.
Iron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennedy can do to turn this around?
Iron lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kennedy wants to sweep but no luck.
Kennedy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kennedy trying to keep a closed guard but Iron is proving a slippery customer.
Kennedy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kennedy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iron gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Iron dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Iron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Iron missing with a left hand there. Kennedy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kennedy circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Kennedy misses its intended target.
Kennedy slips a jab and a cross from Iron.
Iron thuds a left hand into Kennedy's body.
Iron misses with a hook. Kennedy ducked under it nicely.
Iron throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kennedy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Iron scores with a jab to the jaw.
Iron displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kennedy throws a front kick aimed at Iron's knee but Iron avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iron connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kennedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iron.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch but Iron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Iron is looking to counter punch.
Iron catches Kennedy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron staying out of range there.
Iron looks to land a right hand but Kennedy moved out of range.
Kennedy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Iron controls Kennedy momentarily but Kennedy frees himself.
Kennedy advances position into side control!
Kennedy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Iron is trying to control Kennedy's posture but Kennedy avoids it.
Junior Iron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Iron tries to buck Kennedy off but Kennedy is having none of it.
Iron is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Iron's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Iron tries to buck Kennedy off but Kennedy is having none of it.
Iron managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kennedy.
Kennedy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kennedy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Iron is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy working the ground and pound.
Iron is looking to regain half guard here but Kennedy keeps moving and retains side control.
Kennedy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Iron is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Iron managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kennedy.
Kennedy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Iron isn't going anywhere.
Kennedy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iron keeps working.
Steven Kennedy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kennedy throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Iron works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kennedy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kennedy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kennedy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Iron does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steven Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iron is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Iron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Iron, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Iron!
Junior Iron decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Gallagher (ranked 2448 p4p, 300 weight class) and Dustin Assad (ranked 2552 p4p, 311 weight class). Gallagher comes to the cage accompanied by Drunkin' Lullabies by Flogging Molly. Frank Gallagher is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dustin Assad!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gallagher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dustin Assad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assad lands a nice looking body shot.
Assad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Assad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gallagher counters with a nice uppercut.
Assad slips a straight right by Gallagher.
Assad throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Assad scores with a jab.
Assad jabs Gallagher right on the nose. Gallagher blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Assad misses its intended target.
Assad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assad throws a looping overhand right but Gallagher ducks down to avoid it.
Assad misses with a hook.
Gallagher closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Assad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Assad swings for the body but Gallagher moves out of range.
Assad misses with a body shot.
Assad throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Assad lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Assad lands a nice hook to Gallagher's body. Gallagher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assad throws a lazy uppercut
and Gallagher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gallagher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Assad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gallagher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Assad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gallagher cracks Assad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Assad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gallagher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Assad swats away the attempt to clinch by Gallagher.
Assad misses with an uppercut.
Gallagher lands a nice shot that snaps Assad's head back.
Assad throws a shot from downtown. Gallagher moves away and avoids it.
Assad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gallagher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assad throws out the jab.
Assad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gallagher sprawls well. Gallagher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Assad gets slowly back to his feet.
Assad tries for a takedown but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Assad slips a jab from Gallagher.
Assad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assad just misses with a punch to the body.
Assad throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher with a jab.
Gallagher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Assad.
Assad looks to land a combination but Gallagher avoids it well.
Assad scores with a decent looking hook.
Gallagher moves away from the strike by Assad.
Gallagher connects with a right hand. Assad shakes it off.
Gallagher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assad was well out of range. Poor timing from Gallagher.
Assad tests Gallagher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Assad throws a right hand that misses
and Gallagher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Dustin Assad has been cut.
Assad throws a one two combo.
Assad 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.
Gallagher ducks under a wild hook from Assad.
A big right from Assad misses.
Nice straight punches there by Gallagher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gallagher.
Assad misses with a looping right.
Assad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Assad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Frank Gallagher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gallagher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assad staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gallagher on the side of the head.
Assad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Assad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gallagher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Frank Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Assad.
Assad misses with an uppercut. Gallagher saw that one coming.
Assad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gallagher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gallagher swings for the body but Assad moves out of range.
Gallagher throws an overhand right that lands on Assad's shoulder, as Assad tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Gallagher.
Gallagher is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gallagher throws a right hand that Assad ducks under and follows up with a left that Assad also avoids with ease.
It looks like Gallagher has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gallagher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assad.
Gallagher seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gallagher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Assad.
Assad misses the jab.
Gallagher throwing a counter right hand but Assad manages to avoid it.
Assad misses with an uppercut. Gallagher saw that one coming.
Gallagher gets a clinch.
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!
Gallagher prevents Assad from breaking the clinch.
Gallagher trying to control the position but instead, Assad has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gallagher into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher lands an elbow inside.
Gallagher breaks the clinch.
Assad misses with a series of wild punches.
Gallagher scores with a nice right hand.
Assad lands the left hand.
Assad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gallagher to score with a decent uppercut.
Assad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assad throws an overhand right that lands on Gallagher's shoulder, as Gallagher tries to avoid the shot.
Gallagher was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Assad shoots in looking for a takedown. Gallagher tries to sprawl out of it but Assad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gallagher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assad misses with a jab to the body
and Assad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Assad misses with a looping right.
Assad misses with a hook
and Gallagher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Assad throws out a loose jab but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallagher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Assad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Assad's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gallagher staying out of range there.
Assad throws a hook to the side of Gallagher's head but Gallagher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gallagher throws a jab when Assad was well out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Assad.
Gallagher moves in looking to clinch but Assad pushes him off.
Assad fails to land with a series of punches.
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Gallagher throws a big shot that misses.
Gallagher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slow jab from Assad misses its intended target.
Gallagher misses with a low kick as Assad jumps back.
Gallagher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Assad takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gallagher misses the target.
Gallagher moves away from the strike by Assad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Gallagher misses.
Assad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Gallagher. That snapped Assad's head back.
Gallagher dodges the punch combination from Assad.
Gallagher moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gallagher throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Assad.
Gallagher lands an elbow inside.
Gallagher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gallagher stalling against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gallagher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Assad scores with a jab to the head.
Assad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Assad misses.
Gallagher throws a leg kick but Assad sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gallagher tries to clinch up but Assad circles away and keeps his distance.
Gallagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assad moves away.
Assad swings for the body but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher lands a nice shot that snaps Assad's head back.
Dustin Assad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gallagher lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Assad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gallagher as he jumps to the side.
Gallagher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gallagher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gallagher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Frank Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Assad.
Gallagher slips a jab and a cross from Assad.
Gallagher smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Assad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gallagher has time to react.
Assad throws the left hand but Gallagher avoids the punch easily.
Assad needs to keep his hands up - Gallagher had a free shot at his head there.
Assad takes one on the button.
Gallagher avoids the body shot from Assad.
Assad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gallagher tries a low kick but Assad avoids it.
Assad with the counter takedown but Gallagher avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gallagher, as that shot connected.
Assad throws a poor cross that misses
letting Gallagher counter with a right hand.
Assad misses with an uppercut.
Gallagher pushes Assad up against the cage in a clinch.
Gallagher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gallagher lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Dustin Assad's cut even more.
Gallagher comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gallagher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gallagher throws a good cross that connects.
Assad is rocked!
The cut above Dustin Assad's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gallagher moves away from the strike by Assad.
Assad throws a looping overhand right but Gallagher ducks down to avoid it.
Assad looks to land a right hand but Gallagher moved out of range.
Gallagher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gallagher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gallagher missing with a left hand there. Assad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gallagher slips a jab from Assad.
Gallagher throws a body punch but Assad moves out of range.
Assad just misses with a punch to the body.
Assad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gallagher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Assad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Assad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gallagher misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assad lands with a straight right. Gallagher didn't see that one coming.
Assad stuns Gallagher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gallagher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assad staying out of range there.
Gallagher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Assad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Assad catches Gallagher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a looping right.
Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assad.
Gallagher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gallagher closes the distance and pushes Assad back into the cage.
Assad misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gallagher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Assad is looking to take this one to the mat.
Assad takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gallagher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dustin Assad's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dustin Assad's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Gallagher!
A very excited looking Frank Gallagher made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Dustin Assad stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am the best BJJ player in the world. I will refine my striking game and be back. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Youri Tielemans (ranked 1598 p4p, 212 weight class) and Johannes Tulikoura (ranked 1384 p4p, 185 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Youri Tielemans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johannes Tulikoura!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tulikoura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tielemans throws a hook to the side of Tulikoura's head but Tulikoura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tielemans throws a leg kick but Tulikoura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tulikoura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tielemans's head backwards.
Tulikoura throws a front kick aimed at Tielemans's knee but Tielemans avoids it well.
Tielemans thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tielemans blocks a head kick by Tulikoura.
A slow jab from Tielemans misses its intended target.
Tielemans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tulikoura throws a big shot that misses.
Tielemans moves out of range as Tulikoura strikes.
Tielemans looks to throw the jab but Tulikoura is out of range.
Tulikoura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tielemans checks a low kick from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tielemans is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Tulikoura! Tielemans is out on his feet! Tulikoura rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Tielemans is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Tielemans is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johannes Tulikoura!
In his post fight interview, Johannes Tulikoura started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geo Versu (ranked 649 p4p, 92 weight class) and General Snus (ranked 678 p4p, 97 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geo Versu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, General Snus!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Versu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snus! But no joy.
Snus looks to throw the jab but Versu is out of range.
Snus lands with a straight right. Versu didn't see that one coming.
Versu jabs at Snus's body.
Snus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Versu misses with a body kick.
Snus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Versu.
Snus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Snus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Versu's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Versu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Snus misses.
A big right from Snus misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Versu moves out of range as Snus strikes.
Versu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Snus manages to circle out of the way.
We've been informed that Snus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Versu lands a high kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Snus as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Versu ducks into an uppercut from Snus and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). General Snus!
General Snus took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thats was for my homie... Joe "The Alternate" Average BOOM '.
The defeated Geo Versu had this to say: 'YouShouldHaveMeKilled'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maikel Fortuyn (ranked 928 p4p, 124 weight class) and Hercules Fortier (ranked 890 p4p, 118 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maikel Fortuyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hercules Fortier!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortuyn throws out a powerful jab.
Fortuyn misses with a hook.
Fortuyn sets himself, and Fortier steps forward looking for the clinch! Fortuyn avoids it this time.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fortier 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.
Fortuyn doesn't manage to clinch there - Fortier circles away.
Fortier ducks under a wild hook from Fortuyn.
Fortier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fortuyn to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Hercules Fortier has been cut.
Fortuyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortier moves away.
Fortier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fortier swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortuyn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortuyn throws a big shot that misses.
Fortier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fortier avoids the head kick by Fortuyn.
Fortier moves forwards but Fortuyn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortuyn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fortier at a distance.
Good leg kick by Fortuyn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fortier takes one on the button.
Fortuyn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fortier's sensitive parts.
Good exchange - Fortuyn coming out on top.
Fortuyn closes the distance and clinches.
Fortuyn taking a breather.
Fortier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fortuyn backwards.
Fortuyn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fortier.
Still in the clinch, Fortuyn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fortier misses with a body punch.
Fortier blocks a body shot from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn looking to slow down the pace here.
Fortuyn stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortuyn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fortuyn fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortuyn tries to work over Fortier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fortuyn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortier is leaning against Fortuyn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fortier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fortuyn is trying to push Fortier away but Fortier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fortuyn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fortier effectively controlling the action here.
Fortuyn misses with the head strike.
Fortier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fortuyn is trying to break free.
Fortuyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortier lands a left hand.
It looks like Maikel Fortuyn has been cut.
Fortier tries a body shot but Fortuyn blocks it.
Fortier prevents a body shot from Fortuyn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fortuyn.
Fortuyn is breathing heavily.
Fortier is working Fortuyn over against the cage.
Fortier lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Fortier.
Fortier scores with a shot to the side of Fortuyn's head.
Fortier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fortuyn backwards.
Fortuyn has a couple of punches blocked by Fortier.
Fortier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fortuyn.
Fortier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortier tries to throw a body punch but Fortuyn avoids it by throwing Fortier back against the cage.
Fortier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortuyn's elbow.
Fortier struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortuyn controls his hands.
Fortier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fortier tries to work over Fortuyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Fortier.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fortier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fortuyn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fortier counters with a head kick that drops Fortuyn - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortuyn looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fortier pushes past his half guard into mount!
Fortuyn takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Fortier's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hercules Fortier!
A relieved looking Hercules Fortier 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Gennady Mikhasevich (ranked 922 p4p, 128 weight class) and Didier Misalooba (ranked 1080 p4p, 150 weight class). Misalooba is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Beyond the Black. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
185 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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183 lbs
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World class MT
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gennady Mikhasevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Didier Misalooba!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhasevich misses with a combination
and Misalooba counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mikhasevich is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Misalooba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikhasevich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mikhasevich throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Misalooba to counter with a crisp jab.
Misalooba tries to clinch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Misalooba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Misalooba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mikhasevich throws out the jab.
Misalooba looks to throw the jab but Mikhasevich is out of range.
Misalooba doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikhasevich circles away.
Misalooba throws a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head but Mikhasevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misalooba scores with a nice head shot.
Misalooba 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.
Misalooba has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Misalooba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Misalooba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misalooba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Misalooba tests Mikhasevich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Misalooba looks to land a right hand but Mikhasevich moved out of range.
Mikhasevich scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mikhasevich is looking to chop away at Misalooba's legs.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight right.
Misalooba lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Misalooba misses with a hook
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Misalooba thinking.
Misalooba throws a lazy uppercut
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice leg kick.
Misalooba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mikhasevich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Misalooba moves out of range as Mikhasevich strikes.
Mikhasevich clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikhasevich misses with the head strike.
Mikhasevich misses with some punches.
Mikhasevich working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misalooba is trying to force a seperation but Mikhasevich has the dominant position.
Mikhasevich is pushing Misalooba up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mikhasevich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Misalooba is trying to break the clinch but Mikhasevich is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Mikhasevich - that landed with a thud.
Mikhasevich tries to work over Misalooba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mikhasevich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Misalooba smiles and moves away.
Misalooba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mikhasevich moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich sizes up Misalooba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Misalooba throws a right and a left that Mikhasevich avoids nicely.
Mikhasevich throws an off balance right hand
enabling Misalooba to counter with a crisp jab.
Misalooba is looking to clinch.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Misalooba manages to avoid it.
Misalooba 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.
Misalooba misses with an uppercut
and Mikhasevich counters with a three punch combo that has Misalooba backing up. Misalooba nods at Mikhasevich to acknowledge the strikes.
Misalooba takes the fight into the clinch.
Misalooba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mikhasevich.
Misalooba is rocked!
Misalooba's corner calls for a 1-2. Misalooba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Misalooba is still on wobbly legs! Can Mikhasevich finish him?
Mikhasevich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Misalooba seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Misalooba misses.
Mikhasevich appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Misalooba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Misalooba leaves his chin hanging out and Mikhasevich seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Misalooba crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gennady Mikhasevich!
A victorious Gennady Mikhasevich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Ralph Dean (ranked 931 p4p, 134 weight class) and Tiago Gomes Da Rocha (ranked 557 p4p, 84 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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198 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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World class boxer
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Ralph Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tiago Gomes Da Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean throws a shot to the body.
Dean throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Rocha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Dean.
Dean connects with an inside leg kick.
Dean buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dean tries a low kick but Da Rocha avoids it.
Dean shoots in looking for a takedown. Da Rocha tries to sprawl out of it but Dean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Da Rocha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dean lands a jab to the nose.
Dean connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dean throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Rocha counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Da Rocha has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dean uses from the top position.
Da Rocha has his foot on Dean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dean works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Da Rocha isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dean stacks Da Rocha on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dean!
Da Rocha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Da Rocha gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dean slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Rocha is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Dean is tapping! Great win for Da Rocha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tiago Gomes Da Rocha!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Bulletzowich (ranked 1223 p4p, 166 weight class) and Rudolf Kleinschmidt (ranked 1152 p4p, 159 weight class). Bulletzowich comes to the cage accompanied by THUNDERCAT - THEM CHANGES. Kleinschmidt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DMX- It's hot and hell is dark kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rudolf Kleinschmidt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Boris Bulletzowich's chin.
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29
186 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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boris Bulletzowich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rudolf Kleinschmidt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleinschmidt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bulletzowich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bulletzowich scores with a nice right hand.
Kleinschmidt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bulletzowich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kleinschmidt scores with a hook to the body. Bulletzowich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bulletzowich ducks under a wild hook from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulletzowich.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kleinschmidt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bulletzowich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kleinschmidt throws a body punch but Bulletzowich moves out of range.
Bulletzowich circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bulletzowich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bulletzowich missing with a left hand there. Kleinschmidt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt clinches up against the cage.
Bulletzowich has Kleinschmidt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bulletzowich pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kleinschmidt tumbling to the mat - Bulletzowich dives into Kleinschmidt's guard.
Bulletzowich throwing strikes but missing.
Bulletzowich throws a big elbow that misses.
Kleinschmidt trying to control the position.
Bulletzowich makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kleinschmidt controls Bulletzowich momentarily but Bulletzowich frees himself.
Bulletzowich slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kleinschmidt controlling the position.
Bulletzowich throwing strikes from guard but Kleinschmidt blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kleinschmidt trying to control the position here.
Bulletzowich connects with a couple of short punches.
Kleinschmidt controls Bulletzowich momentarily but Bulletzowich frees himself.
Kleinschmidt has momentary wrist control but Bulletzowich slips an elbow through the middle.
Kleinschmidt trying to control the position.
Kleinschmidt controlling Bulletzowich's posture.
Bulletzowich content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bulletzowich stands and throws Kleinschmidt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kleinschmidt is trying to improve his position.
Kleinschmidt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bulletzowich's best efforts.
Kleinschmidt is trying to get back to full guard.
Kleinschmidt is still trying to improve position.
Kleinschmidt is trying to control but can't.
Kleinschmidt preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kleinschmidt tries to get to full guard but Bulletzowich has control of the leg.
Kleinschmidt is defending against the submission attempts here by Bulletzowich.
Kleinschmidt wants to control but Bulletzowich is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bulletzowich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bulletzowich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bulletzowich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bulletzowich gets a double leg takedown into Kleinschmidt's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kleinschmidt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Kleinschmidt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kleinschmidt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bulletzowich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kleinschmidt has control of Bulletzowich's left arm, preventing Bulletzowich from doing any damage.
Kleinschmidt wants to control the position but Bulletzowich says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kleinschmidt is looking to control Bulletzowich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kleinschmidt avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulletzowich trying to control the action but Kleinschmidt is working from the bottom.
Kleinschmidt keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kleinschmidt tries to roll over but Bulletzowich keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kleinschmidt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kleinschmidt trying to keep a closed guard but Bulletzowich is proving a slippery customer.
Kleinschmidt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bulletzowich is aware though and is defending well.
Kleinschmidt trying to control the position.
Kleinschmidt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bulletzowich defends well.
Kleinschmidt trying to control the position.
Kleinschmidt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bulletzowich haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Kleinschmidt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bulletzowich passes into half guard.
Kleinschmidt wants to control but Bulletzowich passes into side.
Boris Bulletzowich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kleinschmidt struggling a bit here.
Kleinschmidt is looking for a sweep.
Bulletzowich working the head with strikes.
Kleinschmidt is trying to improve his position.
Kleinschmidt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bulletzowich's best efforts.
Bulletzowich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kleinschmidt is just riding it out for now. Bulletzowich eventually gives up the hold.
Bulletzowich prevents Kleinschmidt from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulletzowich slips a nice elbow through Kleinschmidt's hands, connecting with Kleinschmidt's forehead.
Kleinschmidt wants to get back to full guard but Bulletzowich has mounted him!
Bulletzowich controlling the pace for now.
Bulletzowich wants to control the pace but Kleinschmidt is squirming around nicely.
Bulletzowich is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kleinschmidt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bulletzowich lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich controlling the pace for now.
Bulletzowich cracks Kleinschmidt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bulletzowich lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kleinschmidt is trying to escape the mount.
Kleinschmidt tries to hold on but Bulletzowich postures up.
Bulletzowich working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kleinschmidt is rocked!
Kleinschmidt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bulletzowich punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bulletzowich dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bulletzowich cracks Kleinschmidt with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kleinschmidt tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bulletzowich pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kleinschmidt is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Bulletzowich!
After winning the bout, Boris Bulletzowich 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Luther Jones (ranked 496 p4p, 73 weight class) and Crack Head (ranked 589 p4p, 90 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by One - Metallica. Crack Head told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Solid boxing
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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
27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luther Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crack Head!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones with a poor takedown
and Head counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Head misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Head looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Head can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Head lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Head pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Head enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Head manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones passes Head's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Head knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Head trying to control from the bottom.
Jones stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Head to get to his feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Head as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones forces Head back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Head.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Head avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Head lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Head's guard.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Head can do anything to dispel that myth.
Head wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Head is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Head trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
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!
Jones pushes down on Head's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Head wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the pace.
Head really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Head is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones prevents Head from getting the reversal.
Head wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones unloading with bombs!
Head taking shots to the head.
Head is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Head's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones unloading with bombs!
Head is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Jones working Head over with strikes here.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Head wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Head misses with a body shot.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Head counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Head's ribs.
Head throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones is looking to clinch but Head is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luther Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Head looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Head just gets out of the way.
Head leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Head releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Head sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Head misses.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Head shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Head was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head misses with a looping right.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Head counters with a straight right hand.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones staying out of range there.
Head misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Head thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head misses the jab.
Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Head takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Head circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Head! But no joy.
Head scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Head keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Crack Head seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones shoots and misses
and Head connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Head with a jab.
Jones 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.
Head trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Luther Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
Jones 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.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones wants to take a breather but Head is having none of it.
Head is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Head!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands a big shot there that rocks Head but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Head is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Head looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones lands a couple of good shots and Head has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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 Luther Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Head pushes him off.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Head lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones tries for a takedown but Head sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones jabs Head to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Head sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones won't allow Head to sweep him here.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Head's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is really struggling to control Head but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jones pushes down on Head's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Head is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones working Head over with strikes.
Head is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Head trying to control from the bottom.
Head taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Crack Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Head to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Head is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Head looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones is in close to Head's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Head is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Head looks very uncomfortable down there.
Head takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Head is rocked!
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Head is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Head takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones controlling from mount.
Head is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Head in real trouble here! The ref calls for Head to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
After winning the bout, Luther Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Crack Head was interviewed post fight and said 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Toivonen (ranked 11 p4p, 1 weight class) and Harry Hole (ranked 155 p4p, 18 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pekka Toivonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Hole!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toivonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Toivonen.
Toivonen throws the kick towards the body but Hole avoids it.
Donk. Toivonen catches Hole right on the button with a cross.
Hole connects with a body shot.
Toivonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toivonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Hole.
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hole.
Toivonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Toivonen throws a body kick that misses.
Toivonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toivonen.
Hole throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Toivonen misses.
Hole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Hole looks to land a right hand but Toivonen moved out of range.
Toivonen misses with a leg kick.
Toivonen misses with a leg kick
and Hole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hole avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toivonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Toivonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hole explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Toivonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toivonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Toivonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hole.
Hole scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Toivonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hole is looking to land body kicks.
Hole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hole throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. Hole looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Toivonen throws out a leg kick but Hole moves out of range and Toivonen only half commits.
Toivonen throws a front kick aimed at Hole's knee but Hole avoids it well.
Toivonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen throws a solid leg kick but Hole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Toivonen.
Harry Hole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hole cracks Toivonen with an open hand slap.
Hole lands a nice hook to Toivonen's body. Toivonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws the left hand but Hole avoids the punch easily.
Hole misses with a body shot.
Hole jabs Toivonen right on the nose. Toivonen blinks but takes it well.
Toivonen scores with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hole darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hole slips a straight right by Toivonen.
Hole throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Hole.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hole thinks about the counter body kick.
Hole scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toivonen doesn't seem bothered though.
Toivonen misses with a body shot.
Hole throws a looping overhand right but Toivonen ducks down to avoid it.
Toivonen wants to slow Hole down by chopping away at his legs.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hole. That's going to slow Toivonen down.
Toivonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hole is out of range and Toivonen settles back down.
Toivonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hole checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Toivonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hole moves into the clinch.
A short right from Toivonen.
Toivonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Toivonen can't find room to land a body shot as Hole controls the action.
Toivonen misses with some punches.
Hole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hole lands a right hand.
Toivonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hole lands a left hand.
Toivonen is leaning against Hole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Toivonen tries a body shot but Hole blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Toivonen fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hole misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Toivonen on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen has a couple of punches blocked by Hole.
Hole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen lands an uppercut.
Hole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Toivonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hole tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hole misses with the head strike.
Toivonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hole backwards.
Hole pushes Toivonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hole prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Toivonen tries a body shot but Hole blocks it.
Hole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Hole.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hole pushes Toivonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Toivonen is breathing heavily.
Hole throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Hole will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hole throws a leg kick which misses Toivonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Toivonen tries to avoid it.
Hole misses with a wild body shot.
Hole moves out of range of the leg kick from Toivonen.
Hole replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Toivonen blocks it well.
Toivonen jabs Hole right on the nose. Hole blinks but takes it well.
Toivonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Toivonen jabs Hole right on the nose. Hole blinks but takes it well.
Hole misses with a head kick.
Toivonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hole throws a looping overhand right but Toivonen ducks down to avoid it.
Toivonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hole misses the jab.
Hole scores with a nice head shot.
Hole stuns Toivonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Toivonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hole works Toivonen's body with a nice hook.
Hole works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Harry Hole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hole staying out of range there.
Toivonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hole takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toivonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Toivonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hole misses with a low kick.
Toivonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toivonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hole scores with a crisp jab that stopped Toivonen in his tracks.
Toivonen throws a push kick but Hole slaps the foot to one side.
Hole ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Hole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Hole.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hole lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Toivonen at a distance.
Toivonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hole.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hole.
Hole lands a front kick.
Hole clobbers Toivonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hole avoids a kick to the body.
Hole tests Toivonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hole scores with a sloppy right hand. Toivonen should have avoided that one.
Hole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toivonen misses with a leg kick.
Hole needs to keep his hands up - Toivonen had a free shot at his head there.
Toivonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Toivonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Toivonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toivonen on the side of the head.
Toivonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hole connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Toivonen scrambles back to his feet.
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hole misses with a leg kick
and Toivonen counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hole is looking to chop away at Toivonen's legs.
Toivonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Toivonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hole is just out of range.
A nice side step and Hole releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Toivonen scores with a spinning back kick!
Toivonen lunges at Hole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hole's hand.
Hole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toivonen scores with a nice body kick.
Hole's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Toivonen counters with an inside leg kick.
Toivonen throws a low kick, looking for Hole's leg but Hole calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Toivonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hole takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen.
Toivonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Hole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Toivonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hole is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hole connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Toivonen throws a shot from downtown. Hole moves away and avoids it.
Toivonen thumps Hole with a low kick.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Toivonen moves out of range as Hole strikes.
Toivonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hole checks it well.
Hole connects with a right hand. Toivonen shakes it off.
Toivonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hole.
Hole blocks a low kick nicely.
Hole checks a low kick from Toivonen.
Hole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toivonen.
Toivonen tries to land a leg kick but Hole saw it coming and moves away.
Toivonen throws a jab when Hole was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hole is able to avoid easily.
Hole tries to close the distance and clinch but Toivonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hole lands with a hook. Toivonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Toivonen slips a jab from Hole.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Hole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hole.
Hole scores with a body shot.
Hole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen moves out of range as Hole strikes.
Hole changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses.
Hole connects with a nice looking jab.
Toivonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hole.
Toivonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Toivonen misses with a looping left.
Hole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toivonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hole checks it well.
Hole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hole jabs at Toivonen's body.
Hole lands a nice shot that snaps Toivonen's head back.
Hole checks a low kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut. Hole saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Toivonen looks to land a left hand but Hole moved out of range nicely.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hole.
Hole comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Toivonen tenderised Hole's leg. Hole is trying to keep his angry face on.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Toivonen blocks the body kick.
Hole scores with a shot to the body.
Toivonen lands a jab to the nose.
Hole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hole jabs Toivonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Toivonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Hole.
Hole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hole throws a body shot but no joy.
Hole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Hole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Toivonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hole ducks right into an uppercut from Toivonen.
Toivonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hole cracks Toivonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hole throws a looping overhand right but Toivonen ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Toivonen misses the target.
Toivonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Toivonen staying out of range there.
Hole changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hole misses with a body kick.
Toivonen misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Hole.
Hole checks a low kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hole scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen walks into a stiff left hand from Hole.
Hole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toivonen scores with a nice right hand.
Hole keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Toivonen scores with a hook to the body. Hole takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Toivonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Toivonen misses with a leg kick.
Toivonen misses with a leg kick
and Hole counters with a thumping low kick.
Hole darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Toivonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hole throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toivonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Hole's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen throws a low kick, looking for Hole's leg but Hole calmly moves out of range.
Toivonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Hole counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Toivonen.
Hole ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Hole lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hole ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hole throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Hole.
Toivonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hole looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Hole avoids the head kick by Toivonen.
Hole flicks out a counter leg kick but Toivonen steps away.
Hole moves out of range as Toivonen throws a body kick.
Toivonen checks a leg kick.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Hole.
Hole works Toivonen's body with a nice hook.
Toivonen 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.
Hole motions for Toivonen to come forward. Hole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hole thuds a left hand into Toivonen's body.
Toivonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toivonen throws a low kick, looking for Hole's leg but Hole calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Hole really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Toivonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hole finds it's way round the side to connect with Toivonen's head.
Toivonen wants to land a leg kick but Hole is out of range.
Toivonen misses with a hook. Hole ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Toivonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Toivonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Hole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hole lands a really nice looking cross but Toivonen seems unphased.
Toivonen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Toivonen blocks a head kick by Hole.
Hole scores with a kick to the midsection.
Toivonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Toivonen throws a front kick aimed at Hole's knee but Hole avoids it well.
Hole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toivonen walks into a left hand.
You can see that Hole has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A telegraphed right hand from Hole misses the target.
Toivonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hole is looking to slow Toivonen down with leg kicks.
Toivonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Toivonen misses with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Toivonen.
Toivonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hole works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hole avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick from Toivonen misses.
A left lands for Toivonen.
Hole avoids the body shot from Toivonen.
Hole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hole moves out of range of the body kick.
Hole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Toivonen feints a jab promting Hole to slip. Toivonen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hole slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A cross from Hole lands.
Toivonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Toivonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hole connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Toivonen scrambles back to his feet.
Toivonen looks to land a left hand but Hole moved out of range nicely.
Toivonen moves forwards but Hole connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hole. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hole thows a body kick. Toivonen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hole lands a jab.
Hole ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Hole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Hole sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hole moves away from the strike by Toivonen.
Toivonen drops his hands momentarily and Hole takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen throws a head kick but Hole moves out of range.
Hole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Toivonen staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Hole.
Toivonen scores with a nice head shot.
Toivonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good work by Toivonen as he checks the leg kick.
Hole throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Hole.
Hole throws a leg kick but Toivonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hole misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Toivonen misses its intended target.
Toivonen throws a wild body kick that Hole sees coming a mile off.
Hole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toivonen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen slips a straight right by Hole.
Toivonen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut. Hole saw that one coming.
Hole scores with a sloppy right hand. Toivonen should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hole is out of range.
Toivonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen cracks the inside of Hole's front leg.
Toivonen tries to work over Hole's front leg with a kick but Hole checks it.
Hole misses with a hook.
Hole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen digs a good body shot into Hole's ribs.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Hole sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hole fakes the leg kick and cracks Toivonen in the body.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a hook to the side of Hole's head but Hole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hole is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Toivonen with a body shot.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Hole.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Harry Hole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hole throws a shot from downtown. Toivonen moves away and avoids it.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hole.
Toivonen throwing a counter right hand but Hole manages to avoid it.
Toivonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Hole moved away.
Toivonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toivonen looks to land a left hand but Hole moved out of range nicely.
Toivonen is looking to land body kicks.
Toivonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hole tries to land a leg kick but Toivonen saw it coming and moves away.
Toivonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hole is looking to land body kicks.
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Toivonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hole just manages to avoid it.
Hole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen throws a front kick aimed at Hole's knee but Hole avoids it well.
Hole cracks a nice hook into Toivonen's ribs.
Hole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Toivonen throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hole thumps Toivonen with a low kick.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hole.
Toivonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Toivonen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hole.
Hole takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Toivonen misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Hole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Toivonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Toivonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hole is able to avoid easily.
Toivonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen throws a shot from downtown. Hole moves away and avoids it.
Toivonen lands an overhand right.
Hole tries to clinch up.
Hole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toivonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hole's knee momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hole blocks a jab.
Pekka Toivonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hole is still on wobbly legs! Can Toivonen finish him?
Hole throws a shot to the body.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. Hole looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hole seems to have recovered his senses.
Hole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hole throws out a powerful jab.
Toivonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Hole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hole.
Hole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Toivonen checks it well.
Hole takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Toivonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hole bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Toivonen's head.
Hole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hole throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hole throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen lands an overhand right.
Toivonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Toivonen staying out of range there.
Toivonen motions for Hole to come forward. Toivonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen scores with a jab. Hole acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hole has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hole moves out of range as Toivonen throws a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Toivonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hole has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hole and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Toivonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hole blocks a leg kick.
Toivonen thows a leg kick but Hole checks it
and Toivonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toivonen throws a low kick but Hole avoids it.
Hole moves away from the strike by Toivonen.
Toivonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hole. That did some damage!
Toivonen 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.
Jab, jab by Toivonen - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Hole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Hole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toivonen.
Hole looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
A slow jab from Toivonen misses its intended target.
Hole lands with a straight right. Toivonen didn't see that one coming.
Toivonen scores with a hook.
Toivonen slips a jab from Hole.
Toivonen drops Hole with a huge uppercut! Hole drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Toivonen is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Pekka Toivonen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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