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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Queen (ranked 2369 p4p, 291 weight class) and Canis Majoris (ranked 3362 p4p, 369 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
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Oliver Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Canis Majoris!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majoris throws a front kick aimed at Queen's knee but Queen avoids it well.
Queen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Queen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Majoris.
Majoris just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromQueen.
Majoris blocks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Majoris. That's going to slow Queen down.
Majoris cracks the inside of Queen's front leg.
The fighters circle momentarily. Queen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Majoris checks a leg kick nicely.
Majoris misses the shot to the body.
Canis Majoris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Majoris's head backwards.
A good leg kick by Majoris.
Majoris ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Queen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Majoris momentarily.
Majoris has Queen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queen pushes off an throws an elbow but Majoris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Majoris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majoris landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Queen misses with an elbow strike.
Majoris lands a good knee to the midsection. Queen won't want to take too many of those.
Majoris's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice left hand lands by Queen.
Majoris has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
Queen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Queen.
Majoris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Majoris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Majoris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Queen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Majoris backwards.
Queen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Majoris.
Majoris working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Queen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Canis Majoris has been cut.
Majoris throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Queen.
Majoris working aggressively here.
Majoris blocks an elbow strike from Queen.
Queen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Majoris blocks an uppercut.
Majoris lands a left hand.
Majoris throws a head punch that misses.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Majoris.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Majoris.
Majoris dodges an elbow strike from Queen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Majoris.
Queen cracks Majoris with a nice body shot.
Majoris landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Majoris takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Majoris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oliver Queen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Canis Majoris's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Majoris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Majoris tries to close the distance and clinch but Queen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Majoris ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Majoris cracks the inside of Queen's front leg.
A chopping leg kick lands by Queen.
Majoris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Queen.
Majoris tries to work over Queen's front leg with a kick but Queen checks it.
Majoris cracks Queen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Majoris scoring well with a low kick there.
Queen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Majoris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majoris swings widly with a right hand
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab.
Queen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Majoris's calf.
Majoris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Queen momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queen blocks a head kick by Majoris.
Majoris misses with a head kick.
Queen throwing a counter right hand but Majoris manages to avoid it.
Queen throws out a loose jab but Majoris uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majoris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Queens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Majoris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Queen.
Majoris misses with a looping right.
Majoris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Majoris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Queen wants to slow Majoris down by chopping away at his legs.
Majoris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Queen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Majoris.
Queen avoids the head kick by Majoris.
Good work by Majoris as he checks the leg kick.
Queen is looking to slow Majoris down with leg kicks.
Majoris looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely.
Queen lands a leg kick that knocks Majoris off balance momentarily.
Majoris throws a head kick but Queen moves out of range.
Majoris tries a low kick but Queen avoids it.
Queen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majoris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Queen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Queen scores with a head kick. Majoris tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen dips to his left and cracks Majoris with an uppercut!
Majoris ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Majoris tries to counter by closing the distance.
Queen moves out of range of the strikes.
Majoris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Majoris throws a head kick that misses.
Queen thuds his right hand into Majoris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Majoris misses with a looping left.
Majoris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Majoris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Queen can pounce on him.
Majoris throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Queen misses with a double jab
letting Majoris counter with a right hand.
Queen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Majoris can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Canis Majoris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Canis Majoris's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A solid body kick from Queen.
Queen slips a jab from Majoris.
Majoris misses with a head kick.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Majoris.
Majoris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Queen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A combination from Queen does no damage.
Majoris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Majoris throws a wild body kick that Queen sees coming a mile off.
Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by Majoris.
Queen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Majoris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen misses with a low kick.
Majoris misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Queen is predictable there
and Majoris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Queen moves out of range as Majoris throws a body kick.
Queen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Canis Majoris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Majoris ducks right into an uppercut from Queen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen misses with a low kick.
Majoris throws a solid leg kick but Queen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Majoris.
Majoris throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Majoris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab.
Queen checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Majoris blocks the leg kick.
Majoris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Queen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Majoris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Majoris misses.
Majoris connects with a leg kick. Queen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Queen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Queen throws a lazy uppercut
and Majoris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Queen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Majoris.
A big left from Queen misses.
Queen staying out of range there.
Queen tried to counter with a leg kick but Majoris avoided it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majoris misses with a lunging right hand
and Queen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Majoris on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Majoris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Queen checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen throws a head kick but Majoris moves out of range.
Majoris ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Majoris throws a solid leg kick but Queen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Majoris.
Donk. Majoris catches Queen right on the button with a cross.
Majoris throws an overhand right that lands on Queen's shoulder, as Queen tries to avoid the shot.
Queen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Queen is looking to chop away at Majoris's legs.
Majoris with the counter takedown but Queen avoids it easily.
Majoris throws a leg kick
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Majoris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Majoris slips a straight right by Queen.
Majoris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Canis Majoris.
I think Majoris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Canis Majoris!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Canis Majoris!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Canis Majoris!
Canis Majoris wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Canis Majoris thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Oliver Queen spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight Artie, lets go have a beer and toast one up to Eric.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aoki Aoki (ranked 3173 p4p, 353 weight class) and Turbo Epicity (ranked 2527 p4p, 305 weight class). Aoki comes into the arena with Baka Survivor blaring out of the sound system. Epicity has chosen Semi Charmed Life as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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177 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aoki Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Turbo Epicity!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epicity misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Epicity.
Aoki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Epicity misses with a straight right.
Aoki Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
Epicity moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut
and Epicity counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Aoki lands a glancing blow to the side of Epicity's head.
Aoki lands with a right hand.
Aoki misses with a kick to the body
and Epicity counters with a straight right hand.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aoki working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity looks like he's trying to stand up.
Epicity is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
Epicity is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Epicity is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
Epicity is trying to stand back up but Aoki is controlling him
Epicity really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aoki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Epicity is defending well.
Aoki stops Epicity from getting back to his feet.
Epicity avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aoki.
Aoki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aoki is trying to take his opponent's back.
Aoki swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Epicity is now in Aoki's guard. A big mistake from Aoki there, giving up the dominant position!
Epicity wants to get up but he can't break Aoki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aoki Aoki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aoki misses the jab.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Epicity.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicity throws out a counter right but Aoki avoids it with no problem.
Epicity scores with a jab to the head.
Aoki tries to move into range but Epicity moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aoki misses with a head kick.
Epicity throws a fast counter high kick but Aoki manages to duck under it in time.
Aoki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Epicity has time to react.
Epicity uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity moves out of range as Aoki throws a body kick.
Epicity on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Epicity.
Aoki slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity 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.
Epicity walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Epicity throws a chopping leg kick but Aoki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aoki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Epicity throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki throws a hook but Epicity blocks it.
Aoki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epicity counters with a nice uppercut.
Aoki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Epicity's half guard.
Aoki Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aoki working over Epicity with some ground and pound. Epicity looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aoki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Epicity keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Epicity is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aoki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki is controlling the pace.
Aoki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aoki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Aoki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Aoki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turbo Epicity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epicity on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aoki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Epicity is looking to land body kicks.
Turbo Epicity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Aoki.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Epicity's shoulder, as Epicity tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Epicity misses the target.
Epicity misses with an uppercut.
Aoki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki lands with a hook. Epicity tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Epicity misses with a looping right.
Epicity misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki scores with a takedown into Epicity's guard.
Epicity manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
Epicity is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Epicity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Aoki.
Aoki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Epicity takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
Aoki looks to throw the jab but Epicity is out of range.
Epicity moves out of range as Aoki throws a body kick.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Epicity as he jumps to the side.
Aoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Aoki misses its target.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Aoki swings widly with a right hand
and Epicity counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Epicity looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aoki throwing a counter right hand but Epicity manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Epicity.
Aoki throws a body kick that misses.
Aoki throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Aoki Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Aoki misses.
Aoki throws a lazy body kick
and Epicity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aoki Aoki.
Well Aoki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Aoki Aoki!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Aoki Aoki!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Aoki Aoki!
Aoki Aoki wins by unanimous decision!
Aoki Aoki really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Diaz (ranked 1321 p4p, 184 weight class) and Nick Dalton (ranked 1717 p4p, 223 weight class). Diaz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Luis Fonsi - Despacito ft. Daddy Yankee & Justin Bieber (SING OFF vs. Pixie. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dalton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dalton at a distance.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Dalton's head but Dalton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Dalton counters by moving into the clinch.
Dalton misses with the head strike.
Dalton takes a shot to the head.
Dalton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Dalton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dalton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Dalton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dalton.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dalton misses the jab.
Dalton is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Dalton throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Dalton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dalton back to the ropes. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
Dalton throws a solid leg kick but Diaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dalton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dalton.
Dalton throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crunch! Diaz slams his shin into Dalton's torso.
A slow jab from Dalton misses its intended target.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Dalton didn't see that one coming.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dalton. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Dalton lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dalton circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Dalton misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dalton swinging wildly here.
Diaz with a hook.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dalton.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Dalton misses the shot to the body.
Dalton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dalton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Dalton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Dalton blocks a head kick by Diaz.
A little jabbing left from Dalton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dalton fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz lands with a hook. Dalton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carlos Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Dalton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dalton cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
Diaz misses with a hook.
It seemed like Dalton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dalton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalton.
Dalton throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalton.
Nice defenses there by Dalton.
Jab by Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carlos Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Dalton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dalton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dalton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dalton misses with a looping right.
Carlos Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Dalton misses with a low kick.
Dalton throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Dalton looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Dalton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
Dalton misses with a head kick.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Dalton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Dalton digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Dalton misses
and Dalton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dalton! But no joy.
Dalton scores with a hook.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dalton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Dalton.
Dalton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dalton checks the leg kick.
Dalton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dalton scrambles back to his feet.
Dalton moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton misses with a jab to the body
and Diaz counters with an outside leg kick.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalton.
A telegraphed right hand from Dalton misses the target.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Dalton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dalton's head backwards.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Dalton.
Dalton connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
Diaz tests Dalton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Dalton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dalton misses with a head kick.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dalton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz throws a head kick but Dalton moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Dalton with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dalton. Dalton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dalton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Dalton scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dalton throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dalton throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Dalton is out of range.
Dalton misses with a wild body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
Dalton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diaz if he has to take too many more of those.
Dalton avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dalton dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Dalton's corner calls for a 1-2. Dalton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dalton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
A big left from Dalton misses.
Dalton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Dalton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dalton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz delivers a nice body kick.
Dalton works the jab nicely.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Dalton saw that one coming.
Dalton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Dalton's shoulder, as Dalton tries to avoid the shot.
Dalton throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dalton lands a slapping body shot.
Dalton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
Dalton scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dalton tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Dalton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz 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.
Dalton throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dalton throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton lands a right hook to the body.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Dalton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diaz backs up against the ropes.
Diaz checks a low kick from Dalton.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dalton missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dalton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dalton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Dalton's head but Dalton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
Dalton tries a head kick but it misses.
Dalton throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Dalton really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dalton throws a body kick that misses.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz tests Dalton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dalton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dalton is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dalton connects with a looping right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dalton. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Diaz moves out of range as Dalton strikes.
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dalton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dalton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dalton.
Dalton misses with a low kick.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.
Diaz throws a hook but Dalton blocks it.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Dalton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dalton throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of Dalton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dalton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Dalton throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Dalton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dalton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Dalton misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Dalton throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Dalton doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
A big right from Dalton misses.
Diaz thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dalton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Dalton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Dalton.
Dalton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalton lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Dalton throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Dalton checks it.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz is looking to land body kicks.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dalton throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dalton was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dalton takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dalton throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a leg kick.
Dalton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Dalton settles back down.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dalton has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Nick Dalton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dalton lands a high kick!
Dalton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Dalton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Dalton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dalton.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Dalton throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Dalton scores with a leg kick.
Diaz tries to work over Dalton's front leg with a kick but Dalton checks it.
Dalton throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Dalton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diaz staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton lands a jab to the head.
Dalton cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A bone on bone clash there as Dalton blocks the leg kick.
Diaz thuds his shin into the meat of Dalton's side.
Dalton is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Dalton throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Dalton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dalton takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Dalton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dalton misses with a wild combination.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Dalton's belly button to the back.
Dalton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Dalton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dalton is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Dalton.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dalton. Dalton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dalton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dalton loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz swings for the body but Dalton moves out of range.
Dalton looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dalton lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Dalton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Dalton's belly button to the back.
Dalton moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Diaz tries to work over Dalton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Dalton breaks from the clinch.
Dalton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dalton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Dalton.
Well Dalton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Carlos Diaz!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Carlos Diaz!
Carlos Diaz wins by majority decision!
Carlos Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Rydeland (ranked 2157 p4p, 275 weight class) and Alex Novoselic (ranked 1871 p4p, 243 weight class). Rydeland comes to the ring accompanied by Robbery - Not sneak attack. Novoselic has chosen The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here - Alice in Chains as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that John Rydeland has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily John Rydeland seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Rydeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Novoselic!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rydeland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Rydeland misses its intended target.
Novoselic throws a hook but Rydeland blocks it.
Novoselic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Novoselic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Rydeland ducks down to avoid it.
Rydeland looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Novoselic connects with a body shot that sends Rydeland's belly button to the back.
Novoselic lands a nice shot that snaps Rydeland's head back.
Rydeland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rydeland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rydeland avoids the head kick by Novoselic.
Rydeland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rydeland takes the fight into the clinch.
Novoselic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Novoselic throws an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Novoselic lands an elbow just above Rydeland 's eye.
Novoselic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Novoselic lands a hook that snaps the head of Rydeland backwards.
Rydeland goes for a takedown in the clinch but Novoselic prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novoselic misses with a body punch.
Novoselic trying to land knees to the body.
Novoselic misses with a punch to the body.
Novoselic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rydeland lands an uppercut.
Rydeland putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Novoselic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rydeland lands an uppercut.
Rydeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novoselic managing to block the knees to the body from Rydeland.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Novoselic.
Novoselic blocking some punches.
Rydeland misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland.
Novoselic misses with a punch on the inside.
Rydeland lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Novoselic.
Rydeland is working for takedown but Novoselic is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novoselic pushes off an throws an elbow but Rydeland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Rydeland lands a nice uppercut.
Rydeland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Novoselic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rydeland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Novoselic blocking some punches.
Novoselic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Novoselic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rydeland backwards.
Rydeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novoselic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rydeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rydeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rydeland tries to land a knee to the head but Novoselic blocks with his arms.
Novoselic tries to work over Rydeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rydeland scores a nice knee to the body.
Novoselic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rydeland lands a knee to the head.
Rydeland misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rydeland throws a solid leg kick but Novoselic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rydeland.
Novoselic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Novoselic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rydeland finds it's way round the side to connect with Novoselic's head.
Rydeland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rydeland is looking for a counter combo.
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Rydeland.
Rydeland connects with a good right hand that stumbles Novoselic. Novoselic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rydeland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Novoselic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Novoselic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Novoselic ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rydeland checks a leg kick.
Rydeland throws a lazy uppercut
and Novoselic counters with a good, hard body kick but Rydeland shrugs it off.
Novoselic fakes the leg kick and cracks Rydeland in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novoselic misses with an uppercut. Rydeland saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Novoselic.
Rydeland misses with a wild body shot.
Rydeland drops his hands momentarily and Novoselic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Novoselic tests Rydeland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Novoselic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rydeland connects with a body shot that sends Novoselic's belly button to the back.
Rydeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic throws out a leg kick but Rydeland moves out of range and Novoselic only half commits.
Alex Novoselic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Rydeland as he connects with a hook.
Rydeland misses with an uppercut.
Rydeland slips a straight right by Novoselic.
Rydeland is looking for a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rydeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Novoselic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rydeland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novoselic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rydeland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Novoselic sees it coming and defends easily.
Rydeland throwing shots but Novoselic is blocking nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rydeland winds up and cracks Novoselic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Novoselic is trying to maintain the position but Rydeland is very close to passing his half guard.
Novoselic is staying active underneath Rydeland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rydeland working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Novoselic's thigh. Novoselic counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Novoselic looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Novoselic looks to land a body kick but Rydeland moved away.
A combination from Rydeland does no damage.
Novoselic circles away from the clinch attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Rydeland blocks the leg kick.
Novoselic throws a lazy head kick
and Rydeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Novoselic misses the target.
Rydeland throws a lazy right hand but Novoselic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Novoselic sizes up Rydeland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Novoselic looks to throw the jab but Rydeland is out of range.
A head kick misses from Novoselic.
Rydeland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Novoselic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland throws a combination that misses
and Novoselic counters with a nice body shot.
Novoselic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rydeland.
Rydeland seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rydeland misses with a hook to the body
and Novoselic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rydeland scores with a jab. Novoselic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novoselic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydeland tries for a takedown but Novoselic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Novoselic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Novoselic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novoselic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rydelands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alex Novoselic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rydeland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rydeland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rydeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Novoselic throws a wild body kick that Rydeland sees coming a mile off.
Novoselic wants to slow Rydeland down by chopping away at his legs.
Rydeland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novoselic.
Novoselic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Novoselic moves out of range of the leg kick from Rydeland.
Novoselic dips to his left and cracks Rydeland with an uppercut!
Rydeland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Novoselic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Rydeland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Novoselic keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rydeland. Rydeland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Novoselic checks a leg kick.
Rydeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novoselic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novoselic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Novoselic lands with a nice body punch.
Novoselic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rydeland's calf.
Alex Novoselic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Novoselic avoids the body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Novoselic! But no joy.
Novoselic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rydeland throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Novoselic to counter with a crisp jab.
Rydeland misses with a hook
and Novoselic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Novoselic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Novoselic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Alex Novoselic!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Alex Novoselic!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Alex Novoselic!
Alex Novoselic wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Alex Novoselic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Noriega (ranked 869 p4p, 93 weight class) and Chosu McGrady (ranked 1561 p4p, 159 weight class). Noriega's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, MS-13 Mara Salvatrucha. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pablo Noriega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chosu McGrady!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega scores with a leg kick.
Noriega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGrady's head backwards.
McGrady moves forwards but Noriega connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGrady.
Noriega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Noriega scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Noriega finds it's target.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGrady takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega thuds a left hand into McGrady's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Noriega lands.
Noriega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGrady's head.
Noriega with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady goes for a double leg but Noriega avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Noriega continues to drive forward.
Noriega connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noriega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Noriega lands a nice shot to the body.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGrady.
McGrady closes the distance and clinches up with Noriega, looking for a takedown. McGrady pushes Noriega against the ropes but Noriega circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Noriega swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pablo Noriega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu McGrady.
A shot to the liver by Noriega. Beautiful body shot.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noriega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGrady is looking for the big counter here.
Nice sprawl there from Noriega as McGrady shoots in.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
McGrady lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGrady cracks Noriega with a good jab.
Noriega has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sloppy strikes from Noriega. Those never looked like landing.
McGrady swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGrady looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGrady fails with a takedown attempt.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGrady! But no joy.
Noriega with a jab.
McGrady will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Noriega appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGrady closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Noriega to the mat! Noriega manages to get full guard.
Noriega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGrady trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McGrady has a closed guard, preventing Noriega from standing up.
Noriega trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McGrady misses with a straight left.
Noriega throws an overhand right that lands on McGrady's shoulder, as McGrady tries to avoid the shot.
Noriega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGrady's hands.
McGrady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noriega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Noriega misses the target.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Noriega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
McGrady has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noriega finds it's way round the side to connect with McGrady's head.
McGrady scores with a jab.
McGrady staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Noriega's waist but Noriega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGrady off to one side.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGrady has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Noriega wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noriega throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega scores with a nice strike.
Noriega connects with a looping right hand.
McGrady looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Noriega is looking to control McGrady's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Noriega avoid being mounted?
Noriega is defending against the submission attempts here by McGrady.
Noriega gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Noriega has momentary wrist control but McGrady slips an elbow through the middle.
McGrady throwing strikes but missing.
McGrady throws a strike but Noriega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Noriega preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Noriega prevents McGrady from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McGrady working for a triangle but Noriega defends it easily.
McGrady wants to stand but Noriega is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Noriega dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McGrady with a poor takedown
and Noriega counters with a low kick, right behind McGrady 's knee.
Noriega throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGrady counters with a one-two to the body.
Noriega scores with the left hand. McGrady knows he should have avoided that one.
Noriega is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGrady dives in and scores a takedown into Noriega's guard.
Noriega is trying to keep McGrady in close.
McGrady stops Noriega from standing up.
Noriega keeping full guard, as McGrady tries to pass.
Noriega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Noriega's guard.
McGrady is looking to stall here but Noriega recovers full guard.
Noriega has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGrady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Noriega keeping moving, preventing McGrady from controlling successfully.
Noriega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Noriega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGrady.
McGrady trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Noriega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGrady can do to turn this around?
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGrady moves away.
McGrady takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGrady.
Pablo Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chosu McGrady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGrady tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noriega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGrady somewhat.
Pablo Noriega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu McGrady.
Noriega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGrady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noriega lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pablo Noriega.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Noriega, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Pablo Noriega wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Noriega thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zane Mason (ranked 965 p4p, 148 weight class) and Matheo Rojas (ranked 1250 p4p, 178 weight class). Rojas has chosen Rodrigo Amarante - Tuyo (Narcos Theme Song) as his entrance music. Zane Mason could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matheo Rojas's chin.
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174 lbs
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170 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
48 - 28 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zane Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matheo Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Mason tried to counter with a leg kick but Rojas avoided it.
Mason avoids a kick to the body.
Rojas scores with a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Rojas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rojas.
Mason takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rojas slips under a jab.
Rojas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rojas connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mason attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mason lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Rojas - just one landing.
Sloppy strikes from Rojas. Those never looked like landing.
Mason takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rojas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rojas sizes up Mason with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mason on the side of the head.
Mason blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target.
Rojas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Rojas connects with a single shot there.
Rojas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mason had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
A jab from Rojas does it's job there.
A shot to the liver by Mason. Beautiful body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rojas.
A punch combination from Mason misses.
Rojas slips under a jab.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
Matheo Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mason. That's going to slow Rojas down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas misses with a hook.
Rojas 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.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mason moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rojas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rojas is rocked!
Rojas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rojas is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?
Mason moves out of range of the leg kick from Rojas.
Mason slips under a jab.
Rojas seems to have recovered his senses.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Mason shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rojas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mason was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mason scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rojas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rojas fails to land with a series of punches.
Mason with a nice cross.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matheo Rojas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A leg kick checked by Mason.
Mason appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Rojas ducks down to avoid it.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mason, right into the meat.
Rojas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rojas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mason gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rojas.
Mason throws a solid leg kick but Rojas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mason.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rojas swings widly with a right hand
and Mason counters with a leg kick.
Matheo Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Rojas misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Mason slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Mason misses with a straight left.
Rojas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rojas slips a straight right by Mason.
Mason drops Rojas with a naaaaasty hook - Rojas is in real trouble here! Mason dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Mason!
A very excited looking Zane Mason 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.
Matheo Rojas was interviewed post fight and said 'Life is full of surprises, some
good, some not so good.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Lancaster (ranked 607 p4p, 89 weight class) and Jonas Justesen (ranked 922 p4p, 140 weight class). Jonas Justesen struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Jonas Justesen is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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186 lbs
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189 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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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
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cedric Lancaster !
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, Jonas Justesen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster lands a lovely overhand right.
Lancaster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lancaster slips a jab from Justesen.
Justesen throws a right and a left that Lancaster avoids nicely.
Justesen feints and as Lancaster raises his hands in defense, Justesen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Justesen wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
Lancaster has control of Justesen's left arm, preventing Justesen from doing any damage.
Lancaster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Justesen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Justesen throws a strike but Lancaster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justesen working a defensive guard here.
Justesen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lancaster puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Justesen trying to control but Lancaster postures up.
Lancaster tries to pass to full mount but Justesen defends it.
Justesen gets full guard.
Lancaster trying to control but Justesen is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Justesen wants to sweep but no luck.
Justesen trying to keep a closed guard but Lancaster is proving a slippery customer.
Justesen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Justesen is trying to hold Lancaster in close to prevent damage but Lancaster has managed to pass into half guard.
Justesen tries to get to full guard but Lancaster has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Justesen moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonas Justesen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Some wild striking there from Justesen.
Justesen misses the shot to the body.
Justesen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lancaster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Justesen slips under a jab from Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a hook but Justesen blocks it.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Justesen tries to counter it with a takedown but Lancaster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Justesen lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justesen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Justesen walks into a jab.
Justesen is looking to chop away at Lancaster 's legs.
Lancaster seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lancaster defending well as Justesen loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jonas Justesen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster throws a hook but Justesen blocks it.
Lancaster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Justesen finds it's way round the side to connect with Lancaster 's head.
Justesen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Lancaster throws a hook but Justesen avoids it easily.
Justesen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Justesen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Justesen looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Justesen ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster .
Justesen looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
A shot to the body from Justesen misses
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster tries to land a leg kick but Justesen saw it coming and moves away.
Justesen throws a lazy head kick
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Justesen ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster checks a leg kick.
As Justesen backs away, Lancaster returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Justesen throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster punishes Justesen's body with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Justesen's shoulder, as Justesen tries to avoid the shot.
Justesen looks to land a combination. Lancaster sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lancaster is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justesen looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Lancaster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Justesen.
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice shot lands for Justesen.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Justesen lands with a good body shot.
Justesen swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Justesen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Justesen throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Justesen lands with a hook. Lancaster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Justesen.
Justesen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lancaster defends it well.
Lancaster seems to have got his legs back now.
Justesen lands with an uppercut that bounces Lancaster off the ropes and back into range.
Justesen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Justesen throws a right hand that Lancaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Lancaster also avoids with ease.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Justesen.
Justesen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Justesen throws out the jab.
Justesen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster .
Justesen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justesen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Justesen moves forwards but Lancaster connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lancaster takes a swing at Justesen's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
Justesen shoots in but no luck this time.
As Justesen tries to get set, Lancaster tries to push him back and clinch up but Justesen manages to avoid the attempt.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Justesen moves away and avoids it.
Justesen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster .
Justesen throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Justesen scores with a jab to the head.
Justesen misses with a looping right.
Justesen misses with a body punch
and Lancaster counters with a left to the body.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Cedric Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster clinches with his opponent.
Justesen tries to break the clinch but Lancaster is controlling the position.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Justesen misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Justesen avoids the elbow strike from Lancaster , against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Justesen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Justesen lands an uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Justesen wants to break free but Lancaster has control.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Justesen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Justesen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Justesen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Jonas Justesen!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Jonas Justesen!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Jonas Justesen!
Jonas Justesen wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geordie Power (ranked 252 p4p, 33 weight class) and Emet Golem (ranked 1224 p4p, 176 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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224 lbs
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217 lbs
22 - 22 - 0 |
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Insanely flexible |
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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
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Geordie Power!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emet Golem!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golem misses with a head kick.
Golem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Golem avoids the head kick by Power.
Nice body punch from Power.
Golem misses with a straight left.
Power connects with a body shot.
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
Golem throws a body shot but no joy.
Power on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Power has managed to clinch.
Golem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Power prevents a body shot from Golem.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
Power lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golem avoids a wild elbow strike from Power.
Golem throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Power.
A shot in the inside from Golem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golem works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Power.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Power lands a right hand.
Power lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golem.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golem has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Power misses with a body punch.
Power prevents a body shot from Golem.
Golem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golem throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Golem throws a head punch that misses.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golem.
Golem tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power digs a right hand underneath Golem's ribcage. Golem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Power misses with a body punch.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Golem.
Golem struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Golem fails to land.
Golem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Golem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power lands a hook that snaps the head of Golem backwards.
Power lands a hook that snaps the head of Golem backwards.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Golem tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power digs a right hand into Golem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Golem's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Power blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Golem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Golem controls his hands.
Golem lands a body punch in the clinch.
Power lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Power dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Golem takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Power dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Golem. That did some damage!
Power takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Power.
Power moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Power misses its target.
Golem moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golem.
Power misses with a knee strike.
Power misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Golem tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Golem back against the ropes.
Power working aggressively here.
Power lands a right hand.
Power gets through Golem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Golem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golem blocking some punches.
Power lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Golem backwards.
Golem working aggressively here.
Golem blocks the elbow strike.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golem misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Golem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Golem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Power lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Golem or not.
Golem tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Power creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Power misses with the head strike.
Power presses Golem against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Golem can do to turn this around?
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Golem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golem's elbow.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
Golem misses with a punch on the inside.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Golem working aggressively here.
Golem throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Golem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Power dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Golem misses the target.
Power rushes Golem and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Golem working aggressively here.
Power lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Power lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Golem backwards.
Golem lands with a right to the head.
Golem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Geordie Power has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Power creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Golem.
Power is working Golem over against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golem blocking some punches.
Golem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golem misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Golem pushes Power back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golem misses with some punches.
Golem misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Power's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Power misses with a knee to the head.
Golem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Power as the two fighters clinch.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Golem blocks an uppercut.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Golem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Golem's defenses.
Golem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Golem's head.
Golem misses with some punches.
Golem misses with the head strike.
Power working aggressively here.
Power throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Power.
Power lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power lands with a left to the head.
Power misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Golem lands a body punch.
Power works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Golem.
Golem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Power lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golem.
Golem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Power misses with the head strike.
Power blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
Power lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golem's elbow.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Golem controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Power clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Golem moves away.
Power fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Golem, pushing him back against the ropes.
Power lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Golem.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Golem fails to land.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power misses with the head strike.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but Golem blocks with his arms.
Golem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Golem tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Golem working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golem.
Power connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Emet Golem has been cut.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golem working aggressively here.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Golem misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
Golem blocks an uppercut.
Power landing knees to the head.
Golem is rocked!
Golem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power blocks a body shot from Golem.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Power lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Golem is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Power.
Power lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Golem backwards.
Power lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Golem is still on wobbly legs! Can Power finish him?
Power lands a big knee! That's hurt Golem! Oh, he's all over the place! Power lands another knee that sends Golem to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geordie Power!
Geordie Power retains his light heavyweight title!
Geordie Power spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Maximus (ranked 202 p4p, 29 weight class) and Barney Rumble (ranked 2456 p4p, 256 weight class). Rumble has chosen Queens of the Stone Age - My God is the Sun as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
43 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barney Rumble!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus moves out of range of the leg kick from Rumble.
Maximus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maximus looks to land a right hand but Rumble moved out of range.
Rumble misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Maximus misses the target.
Maximus throws a big shot that misses.
Rumble tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maximus throws a jab but it's blocked by Rumble.
Rumble steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maximus avoids the body shot from Rumble.
Maximus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maximus sizes up Rumble with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Barney Rumble has been cut.
Rumble is looking to chop away at Maximus's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Rumble blocks the leg kick.
Maximus scores with a push kick.
Maximus throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Rumble.
A good leg kick by Rumble.
Rumble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rumble buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maximus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumble moves forwards but Maximus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rumble gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maximus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maximus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maximus throws a shot from downtown. Rumble moves away and avoids it.
Maximus just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maximus cracks Rumble with a hook to the temple - Rumble is on wobbly legs here! Maximus swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Rumble falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Maximus wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Do Ho Joy (ranked 146 p4p, 19 weight class) and Bobo Nielsen (ranked 379 p4p, 47 weight class). Bobo Nielsen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Do Ho Joy's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Do Ho Joy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobo Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho Joy slips under a jab.
Ho Joy misses with a body kick.
Nielsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nielsen throws a shot from downtown. Ho Joy moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ho Joy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nielsen throws a sloppy head kick and Ho Joy moves out of range easily.
Nielsen misses with a body shot.
Ho Joy tries to move into range but Nielsen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nielsen lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Joy throws a sloppy head kick and Nielsen moves out of range easily.
Nielsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho Joy was well out of range. Poor timing from Nielsen.
An inside leg kick lands from Ho Joy.
Nielsen throws an overhand right that lands on Ho Joy's shoulder, as Ho Joy tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen tries to keep at a distance but Ho Joy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ho Joy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho Joy.
Ho Joy is trying to stall.
Ho Joy stalling.
Ho Joy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nielsen as Ho Joy tries to tie him up.
Ho Joy pushes Nielsen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ho Joy takes a shot to the head.
Nielsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nielsen trying to control the position but instead, Ho Joy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nielsen into the ropes.
Ho Joy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nielsen backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ho Joy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nielsen.
Ho Joy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nielsen tried to score with a low kick but Ho Joy checks it.
Nielsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ho Joy.
Nielsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nielsen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nielsen looks for a takedown but Ho Joy sprawls well.
Nielsen digs a good hook to Ho Joy's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobo Nielsen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Both fighters circling a little - Ho Joy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ho Joy thuds his shin into the meat of Nielsen's side.
Ho Joy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nielsen counters with a shoot takedown. Ho Joy fights it but they end up in guard.
Nielsen won't allow Ho Joy to sweep him here.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Ho Joy keeps moving.
Nielsen won't allow Ho Joy to sweep him here.
Ho Joy keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nielsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ho Joy walks into a jab.
Ho Joy staying out of range there.
Ho Joy checks a low kick from Nielsen.
Bobo Nielsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho Joy is looking to land body kicks.
Nielsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nielsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho Joy is just out of range.
Ho Joy is looking to counter the offense by Nielsen and move into the clinch.
Nielsen misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ho Joy checks it well.
Nielsen misses with a head kick.
Ho Joy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ho Joy connects with a high kick.
Ho Joy throws a head kick that misses.
Nielsen is looking to score with low kicks.
Nielsen missing with a left hand there. Ho Joy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nielsen throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nielsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nielsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nielsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy throws a head kick that misses.
Nielsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ho Joy defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobo Nielsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nielsen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ho Joy tries to avoid it but Nielsen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ho Joy to the ground. Ho Joy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ho Joy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nielsen.
Ho Joy throwing a counter right hand but Nielsen manages to avoid it.
Ho Joy throws a sloppy head kick and Nielsen moves out of range easily.
Nielsen misses with a looping left.
Ho Joy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nielsen. Nielsen obviously looking to wear him down.
Ho Joy throws a body kick that misses.
Nielsen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ho Joy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ho Joy looks to land a body kick but Nielsen moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen lands a nice hook to Ho Joy's body. Ho Joy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nielsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho Joy manages to avoid it.
Ho Joy swats away the attempt to clinch by Nielsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nielsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bobo Nielsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nielsen throws a right hand that Ho Joy ducks under and follows up with a left that Ho Joy also avoids with ease.
Nielsen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ho Joy as he jumps to the side.
Ho Joy moves into the clinch.
Ho Joy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nielsen blocks a body shot from Ho Joy.
Nielsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho Joy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho Joy breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nielsen misses with a looping right.
Ho Joy moves away from the strike by Nielsen.
Nielsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nielsen throws a leg kick but Ho Joy moved away.
Ho Joy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick but Nielsen checks it.
Nielsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho Joy wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nielsen looks to land a left hand but Ho Joy moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Do Ho Joy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Ho Joy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ho Joy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ho Joy gets tackled into the ropes by Nielsen. Nielsen maintains the clinch.
Ho Joy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nielsen.
Ho Joy is trying to stall.
Nielsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Nielsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nielsen looking to slow down the pace here.
Nielsen leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nielsen tries to throw a body punch but Ho Joy avoids it by throwing Nielsen back against the ropes.
Ho Joy manages to break the clinch.
Nielsen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nielsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho Joy throws a jab but it's blocked by Nielsen.
Ho Joy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nielsen counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nielsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nielsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Nielsen.
Bobo Nielsen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nielsen working aggressively here.
Nielsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nielsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nielsen prevents a body shot from Ho Joy.
Nielsen trying to control the position but instead, Ho Joy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nielsen into the ropes.
Nielsen tries to stall but Ho Joy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nielsen lands a left hand.
Nielsen misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Ho Joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho Joy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ho Joy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nielsen's elbow.
Ho Joy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ho Joy lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ho Joy.
Nielsen is trying to stall.
Ho Joy breaks from the clinch.
Ho Joy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ho Joy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nielsen counters by moving into the clinch.
Nielsen lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobo Nielsen dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Nielsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ho Joy is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nielsen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ho Joy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nielsen lands with a right hand.
Nielsen throws the left hand but Ho Joy avoids the punch easily.
Nielsen missing with a left hand there. Ho Joy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nielsen misses the shot to the body.
Nielsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ho Joy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nielsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Joy scores with a jab.
Ho Joy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ho Joy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy throws the kick towards the body but Nielsen avoids it.
Ho Joy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nielsen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ho Joy is out of range.
Ho Joy is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ho Joy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ho Joy throws a low kick but Nielsen moves out of range easily.
Ho Joy looks to land a body kick but Nielsen moved away.
Ho Joy throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Ho Joy is predictable there
and Nielsen counters with a straight right hand.
Ho Joy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ho Joy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Do Ho Joy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ho Joy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nielsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nielsen misses with a straight right.
Ho Joy is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nielsen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nielsen jabs Ho Joy right on the nose. Ho Joy blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho Joy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ho Joy throws a jab but it's blocked by Nielsen.
Nielsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ho Joy defends well and Nielsen ends up having to push Ho Joy into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ho Joy staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobo Nielsen.
Well Nielsen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Bobo Nielsen!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Bobo Nielsen!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Bobo Nielsen!
Bobo Nielsen wins by unanimous decision!
Bobo Nielsen is the new featherweight champion!
Bobo Nielsen took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Felt the Power and couldn't handle it.'.
Do Ho Joy spoke after the fight, saying 'It is not important to be better then someone else, but to be better then yesterday. Jigoro Kano'.
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