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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Fothergill (ranked 2653 p4p, 253 weight class) and Randall Cobb (ranked 2113 p4p, 203 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fothergill might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Austrian Death Machine - Get To The Choppa. Jimmy Fothergill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Fothergill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randall Cobb!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Cobb.
Cobb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick by Fothergill misses
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Fothergill tries to clinch there but Cobb circles away.
Fothergill misses with a double jab
and Cobb counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fothergill misses with a jab to the body
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fothergill has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lads Lash Banter Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Fothergill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fothergill loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Cobb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fothergill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fothergill throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cobb.
Fothergill moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Cobb keeps the fight on the outside.
Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Fothergill.
It seemed like Cobb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Cobb.
Fothergill throws a head kick that misses.
Fothergill throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Fothergill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Fothergill.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb scores with a nice strike.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Cobb just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFothergill.
A shot to the liver by Fothergill. Beautiful body shot.
Fothergill moves into the clinch.
Fothergill cracks Cobb with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Cobb as the two fighters clinch.
Fothergill misses with some punches.
Cobb breaks from the clinch.
Fothergill throws a lazy head kick
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Cobb. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cobb.
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!
Cobb misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fothergill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cobb listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fothergill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fothergill looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well.
Fothergill clinches.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
Fothergill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fothergill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobb 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.
Fothergill moves in looking to clinch but Cobb pushes him off.
Fothergill lands a jab to the head.
Fothergill tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fothergill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fothergill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Fothergill was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cobb with a nice cross.
Fothergill wants to clinch
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cobb throws a hook but Fothergill avoids it easily.
Cobb has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fothergill tries to clinch there but Cobb circles away.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Fothergill seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fothergill misses with a combination
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fothergill.
Fothergill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cobb appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cobb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fothergill bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cobb's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fothergill throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Cobb stumbling backwards into the cage! Cobb bounces back off the cage towards Fothergill, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Fothergill lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Fothergill celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jimmy Fothergill!
Jimmy Fothergill looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'POW! Right in the kisser! Another one bites t'dust. Tek that microphone and jog on son! Sithee!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crack Head (ranked 1073 p4p, 140 weight class) and Philip Farmery (ranked 1741 p4p, 214 weight class). Farmery has chosen Bad Wolves-Zombie as his entrance music. Crack Head has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crack Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philip Farmery!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farmery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Head throws out the jab.
Head looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Decent striking displayed by Farmery there.
Farmery throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Crack Head has been cut.
Farmery connects with a high kick.
Farmery throws a shot to the body.
Farmery slips a jab and a cross from Head.
Head takes one to the side of the head.
Head is rocked!
Farmery lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oh Head is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Look low, kick high! Farmery uses the oldest trick in the book to send Head tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Farmery is absolutely delighted - when Head wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Philip Farmery!
After winning the bout, Philip Farmery thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Crack Head spoke after the fight, saying 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bobblehead (ranked 1599 p4p, 200 weight class) and Aleksandr Volkov (ranked 2385 p4p, 267 weight class). Bobblehead's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Heavy Metal we will die!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bobblehead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandr Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobblehead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volkov unleashes a big counter combination but Bobblehead bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Volkov misses with a leg kick.
Bobblehead thows a leg kick but Volkov checks it
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bobblehead scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bobblehead on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bobblehead scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Volkov shoots in but Bobblehead avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Volkov moves out of range of the leg kick from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead scores with a punch to the head.
Bobby Bobblehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Bobblehead misses
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Bobblehead coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobblehead lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bobblehead scores with a jab.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Bobblehead punishes Volkov's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead misses with a straight left.
Volkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bobblehead counters with an outside leg kick.
Volkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead throws a front kick aimed at Volkov's knee but Volkov avoids it well.
Bobblehead dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
A big right from Volkov misses.
Bobblehead appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bobblehead moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bobblehead throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Volkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Volkov wants to pass the guard but Bobblehead is keeping the position.
Bobblehead looking for subs off his back but Volkov has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead trying to control here.
Bobblehead is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
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!
Volkov moves into full mount! Bobblehead won't be happy about that!
Bobblehead is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bobblehead is working hard here to advance position.
Volkov is landing with some decent strikes but Bobblehead is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bobblehead is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bobblehead is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bobblehead is trying to reverse the position but instead Volkov has taken his back - oops!
Bobblehead tries to break free.
Volkov avoiding Bobblehead 's attempts to control his hands.
Volkov controlling the position well here. Bobblehead rolled but Volkov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead is really stuck here.
Bobblehead turns into Volkov and is now in his guard.
Bobblehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobblehead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Volkov keeping full guard, as Bobblehead tries to pass.
Bobblehead distracts Volkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bobblehead with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Bobby Bobblehead will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
It looked like Bobblehead wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bobblehead dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Volkov.
Bobblehead cracks Volkov with a good jab.
Volkov scores with a hook.
Bobblehead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bobblehead lands with a nice body punch.
Volkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volkov throws a right hand that Bobblehead ducks under and follows up with a left that Bobblehead also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobblehead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead throws a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Bobblehead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bobblehead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bobby Bobblehead is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Bobblehead takes one on the button.
Bobblehead misses the body punch
and Volkov counters with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Bobblehead misses.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bobblehead works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bobblehead lands a glancing blow to the side of Volkov's head.
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bobblehead.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Bobblehead.
Volkov moves in looking to clinch but Bobblehead pushes him off.
Bobblehead cracks Volkov with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Bobblehead counters with a solid body kick.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Bobblehead.
Volkov misses with a right hand
and Bobblehead counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Bobblehead. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bobblehead.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Aleksandr Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Volkov.
Bobblehead scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Volkov defending well as Bobblehead loads up on a big left hand.
And Volkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Bobblehead pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bobblehead avoids the head kick by Volkov.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Bobblehead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Volkov throws a series of punches but Bobblehead moves out of range.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick from Bobblehead.
It seemed like Volkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bobblehead cracks Volkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Volkov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bobblehead - the referee stops the clock and Volkov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bobblehead. Volkov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice uppercut there from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Volkov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Bobblehead throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Volkov throws a wild body kick that Bobblehead sees coming a mile off.
Volkov checks a low kick from Bobblehead.
A telegraphed right hand from Bobblehead misses the target.
Volkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bobblehead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bobblehead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Volkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bobblehead with a body shot.
Bobblehead tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Bobblehead feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
A shot to the liver by Bobblehead. Beautiful body shot.
Bobblehead throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov throws a fast counter high kick but Bobblehead manages to duck under it in time.
Volkov connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bobblehead scores with a body shot.
Bobblehead lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bobblehead lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bobblehead tries to land a front kick but Volkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bobblehead misses with a low kick.
Bobblehead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bobblehead enables Volkov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bobblehead manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Volkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bobblehead is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bobblehead wants to improve his position but instead Volkov has moved into half guard.
Bobblehead wants to get back to full guard but Volkov has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bobblehead dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Bobblehead fails with the takedown.
Bobblehead sets himself, and Volkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Bobblehead avoids it this time.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Bobblehead throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bobblehead stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bobblehead scores with a hook.
Bobblehead pushes Volkov away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobblehead throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead throws a lazy body kick
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobblehead leaves Volkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead checks a leg kick.
Bobblehead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bobblehead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bobblehead misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bobblehead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bobblehead lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bobblehead throws a lazy uppercut
and Volkov counters with a left and a right that stings Bobblehead.
Bobblehead stuns Volkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Volkov tries to clinch up
and Bobblehead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bobblehead attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead with a poor takedown
and Volkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobblehead takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bobblehead lands a really nice looking cross but Volkov seems unphased.
Volkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobblehead throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Volkov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bobblehead working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Volkov is trying to improve his position.
Bobblehead working the ground and pound from side control.
Volkov is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Volkov down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bobblehead's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ground and pound from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead controlling the pace.
Bobblehead missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bobblehead is nestled in close to Volkov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Volkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Volkov.
Aleksandr Volkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Volkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bobblehead manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Volkov passes into half guard.
Aleksandr Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobblehead slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobblehead looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Volkov passes into side control.
Bobblehead manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Volkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Bobblehead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bobblehead, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bobblehead!
Bobby Bobblehead decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Merel (ranked 725 p4p, 101 weight class) and Rodney Alcala (ranked 809 p4p, 111 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Merel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Alcala!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcala scores with a sloppy right hand. Merel should have avoided that one.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Merel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alcala.
Alcala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merel manages to avoid it.
Merel misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Alcala.
Merel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Merel showed some decent athleticism there.
Merel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alcala defends it well.
Merel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Merel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alcala can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcala sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Merel tries to pass to full mount but Alcala defends it.
Alcala is refusing to be controlled, as Merel sits in half guard.
Merel winds up and cracks Alcala with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alcala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alcala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merel pulls his head out easily.
Merel passes to side control.
Merel working the ground and pound.
Alcala felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alcala pushes Merel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Merel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Merel looks up at the clock and then as Alcala takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Merel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alcala is looking for a sweep.
Merel trying to control the position but Alcala is working away.
Alcala manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merel is nestled in close to Alcala, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alcala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merel pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Merel there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alcala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merel not doing much here.
Ground and pound from Merel.
Ground and pound from Merel.
Alcala looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alcala is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merel is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Alcala is hurt! He's hurt bad - Merel fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Alcala from any more punishment! Congratulations to Merel! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Merel!
Mark Merel is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Mark Merel 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Avetisyan (ranked 1713 p4p, 211 weight class) and Simo Ahvenus (ranked 1353 p4p, 163 weight class). Edgar Avetisyan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Edgar Avetisyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Ahvenus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avetisyan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Avetisyan connects with a high kick.
It looks like Simo Ahvenus has been cut.
Ahvenus tries to move into range but Avetisyan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ahvenus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Avetisyan to score with a decent uppercut.
Avetisyan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ahvenus.
A punch lands to the side of Avetisyan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Avetisyan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ahvenus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Avetisyan is fending him off so far but Ahvenus persists. Nope, Avetisyan circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahvenus shoots in for a takedown but Avetisyan shows good takedown defense.
Avetisyan lands the left hand.
Ahvenus is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahvenus avoids the head kick by Avetisyan.
Ahvenus is still on wobbly legs! Can Avetisyan finish him?
Avetisyan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Avetisyan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ahvenus falls backwards - clearly groggy! Avetisyan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Avetisyan!
During a confident post fight interview, Edgar Avetisyan 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malaki Lima (ranked 1083 p4p, 126 weight class) and Kyle Goose (ranked 1590 p4p, 166 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Malaki Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Goose !
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goose 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lima connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goose scrambles back to his feet.
Goose circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goose looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lima just misses with a punch to the body.
Malaki Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goose with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lima to score with a decent uppercut.
Lima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Malaki Lima has been cut.
Goose is holding his hands too far apart here. Lima throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Goose is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malaki Lima!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Malaki Lima made sure he mentioned UnderGround Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Baals (ranked 1799 p4p, 217 weight class) and Travis Copeland (ranked 501 p4p, 61 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Baals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland misses the jab.
Copeland clinches with his opponent.
Copeland tries to stall but Baals uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Copeland throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
It looks like Harry Baals has been cut.
Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Copeland avoids the damage to the body.
Copeland throws a knee to the head but misses.
Copeland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Copeland is working Baals over against the cage.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Copeland manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copeland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Copeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Copeland unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Copeland controlling the action here for a moment.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baals blocks the elbow strike.
Copeland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Baals managing to block the knees to the body from Copeland.
Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now.
Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copeland.
Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copeland.
With the fighters up against the cage, Copeland throws an elbow but misses.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Copeland is trying to maintain a safe position but Baals gets an underhook and turns Copeland into the cage.
Copeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baals is defending well for now.
Copeland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Baals definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Copeland managing to block the knees to the body from Baals.
Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copeland.
Baals missing with knees to the body.
Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copeland.
Baals missing with knees to the body.
Copeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Copeland controlling the action here for a moment.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baals missing with knees to the body.
Copeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Copeland slowing the pace effectively.
Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
Copeland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Baals is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baals missing with knees to the body.
Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Copeland avoiding damage as Baals throws knees to the body.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baals avoids it.
Copeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Baals blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Baals shrugs off.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Copeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Copeland avoids the damage to the body.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland throws an elbow that misses.
Copeland managing to block the knees to the body from Baals.
Copeland stalling in the clinch but Baals improves position.
Copeland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Copeland lands a knee to the body.
Copeland putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baals in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Baals takes a knee to the side of the body.
Copeland stalls.
Copeland taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Baals tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Copeland avoids it.
Copeland misses with a knee to the head.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Copeland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baals has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baals avoids a wild elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but Baals blocks with his arms.
Baals blocks the elbow strike.
Copeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Copeland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Copeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hand to the body from Copeland.
Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Copeland avoids the damage to the body.
Copeland content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baals is defending well for now.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Copeland slows down the pace here.
Copeland misses with a body punch.
Baals blocks an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baals's defenses.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Copeland managing to block the knees to the body from Baals.
Copeland throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Baals's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Copeland misses with a looping left.
Baals appears to be looking for a big counter.
Copeland throws a jab when Baals was well out of range.
Baals throws a big counter combination but Copeland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Baals keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baals went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Copeland misses with a wild body shot.
Copeland throws a hook but Baals blocks it.
Baals appears to be looking for a big counter.
Baals steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Copeland.
Baals throws a big counter combination but Copeland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Copeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baals manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Copeland misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland has managed to clinch.
Copeland tries a knee to the head but Baals blocks it.
Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Copeland avoids the damage to the body.
Copeland is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Baals avoids the elbow strike from Copeland, against the cage.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baals avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Copeland avoids the damage to the body.
Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Baals missing with knees to the body.
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Baals in his tracks for a moment.
Baals dodges an elbow strike from Copeland.
Baals tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Copeland avoids it.
Baals takes an elbow to the temple.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Copeland tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Copeland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Baals missing with knees to the body.
Baals takes an elbow to the temple.
Copeland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baals is keeping busy.
Copeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Baals shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Copeland avoiding damage as Baals throws knees to the body.
Copeland is pushing Baals up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Baals blocks an elbow strike.
Copeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Baals leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knees to the body from Copeland.
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
Copeland looking to stall.
Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Copeland avoids the damage to the body.
Copeland stalling in the clinch but Baals improves position.
Copeland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baals blocks it with crossed arms.
Baals tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Copeland avoids it.
Copeland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Copeland avoiding damage.
Baals blocks the elbow strike.
Copeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baals avoiding damage as Copeland throws knees to the body.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
Baals tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Copeland avoids it.
Copeland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Copeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baals's brow.
Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now.
Baals missing with knees to the body.
Travis Copeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Copeland looking to throw knees to the head but Baals is blocking nicely.
A right hand to the body from Copeland.
Copeland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Copeland connects with a knee to the head.
Baals missing with knees to the body.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baals is defending well for now.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Copeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Baals takes an elbow to the forehead.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baals's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baals missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baals's brow.
Copeland avoiding damage as Baals throws knees to the body.
Copeland avoiding damage as Baals throws knees to the body.
Baals on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Copeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Copeland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Copeland missing with knees to the body.
Baals on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baals tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Copeland avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baals's brow.
Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Baals's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Copeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baals went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baals keeps the fight on the outside.
Copeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baals manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baals went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Copeland closes the distance looking to clinch
and Baals counters with a left and a right that stings Copeland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Copeland tries to clinch but Baals moves out of range.
Copeland misses with a left hand
and Baals counters with a two punch combo.
Baals moves out of range as Copeland strikes.
Baals appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland looks to land a left hand but Baals moved out of range nicely.
Baals is looking for a counter combo.
A big right from Copeland misses.
Baals is looking for a counter combo.
Copeland throws an overhand right that lands on Baals's shoulder, as Baals tries to avoid the shot.
Copeland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Copeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Copeland wants to clinch.
Copeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Copeland is looking to clinch but Baals is avoiding it.
Harry Baals has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baals defending well as Copeland loads up on a big left hand.
Copeland clinches with his opponent.
Copeland tries to work over Baals's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Copeland digs a right hand into Baals's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baals's gas tank.
Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now.
Baals missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baals's brow.
Copeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Baals on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Copeland - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Baals avoids a wild elbow strike from Copeland.
Baals missing with knees to the body.
Baals avoids the elbow strike from Copeland, against the cage.
Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copeland.
Copeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Copeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baals as Copeland tries to tie him up.
Copeland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Baals shrugs off.
Copeland works on Baals's body with a couple of short punches.
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
Copeland with a knee to the head.
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Baals in his tracks for a moment.
Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now.
Copeland managing to block the knees to the body from Baals.
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
Baals is rocked!
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
Oh Baals is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Copeland avoids the damage to the body.
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Baals in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Copeland.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baals blocks an elbow strike.
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Copeland avoids the damage to the body.
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Baals in his tracks for a moment.
Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copeland.
Knees in the clinch landing for Copeland.
Copeland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Copeland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baals is keeping busy.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Baals tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Copeland avoids it.
Copeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baals is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baals missing with knees to the body.
Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copeland.
Copeland lands a knee to the body.
Baals blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Copeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Travis Copeland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baals seems to have got his legs back now.
Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Copeland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Copeland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Copeland!
Travis Copeland seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Samsonov (ranked 354 p4p, 51 weight class) and Vincent Lemieux (ranked 440 p4p, 58 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
270 lbs
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270 lbs
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Samsonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Samsonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux throws an overhand right that lands on Samsonov's shoulder, as Samsonov tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick by Samsonov misses
and Lemieux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Samsonov catches Lemieux napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Lemieux to the canvas!
Lemieux is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samsonov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lemieux is retaining full guard.
Samsonov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lemieux manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Samsonov looking for a guillotine here but Lemieux defends easily.
Samsonov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lemieux passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Samsonov moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Samsonov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lemieux stands up and waves to Samsonov to follow him.
Lemieux throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Lemieux. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux with a jab.
Samsonov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Samsonov misses with a head kick.
Lemieux misses with a straight right.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the body
and Samsonov counters with a straight right hand.
Lemieux blocks a head kick by Samsonov.
Samsonov slips under a jab.
Samsonov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lemieux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux tries to clinch but Samsonov moves out of range.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Samsonov misses the target.
Samsonov throws a sloppy body shot
and Lemieux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Samsonov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab from Lemieux.
Samsonov scores with the left hand. Lemieux knows he should have avoided that one.
Lemieux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Samsonov's head backwards.
Samsonov works the jab nicely.
A nice combination there by Lemieux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samsonov throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Lemieux tumbling to the canvas!
Lemieux is still in real trouble! Can Samsonov finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samsonov pushing down on Lemieux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Samsonov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Samsonov looking to secure an arm triangle but Lemieux defends it well.
Samsonov has hold of Lemieux's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lemieux manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lemieux seems to have recovered his senses.
Samsonov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lemieux tries to lock up and control but Samsonov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lemieux manages to control the position for a moment.
Samsonov tries to take Lemieux's back but instead Lemieux uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Samsonov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lemieux defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Samsonov 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.
Lemieux throws a lazy uppercut
and Samsonov counters with a straight right hand.
Lemieux tests Samsonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Samsonov moves away from the strike by Lemieux.
Samsonov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lemieux lands a nice looking body shot.
Samsonov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Samsonov there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux wants to clinch but Samsonov slips to the side
and Samsonov counters with a left and a right that hurts Lemieux! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Samsonov jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Samsonov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lemieux turns into him and now he's in Samsonov's guard.
Lemieux throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lemieux stands up and waves to Samsonov to follow him.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samsonov tries to clinch up but Lemieux circles away and keeps his distance.
Lemieux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lemieux defending well as Samsonov loads up on a big left hand.
Samsonov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Samsonov misses with an uppercut
enabling Lemieux to counter with a crisp jab.
Samsonov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samsonov throws an off balance right hand
letting Lemieux counter with a right hand.
Lemieux misses the jab.
Lemieux throws a looping overhand right but Samsonov ducks down to avoid it.
Lemieux lands a really nice looking cross but Samsonov seems unphased.
Lemieux blocks a head kick by Samsonov.
Lemieux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
It looks like Samsonov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lemieux darts in and clinches Samsonov up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux scores with a shoulder strike.
Samsonov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Samsonov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Samsonov tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Samsonov back against the cage.
Samsonov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Samsonov blocks it.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samsonov misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Lemieux.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Lemieux scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lemieux.
Lemieux digs a right hand underneath Samsonov's ribcage. Samsonov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lemieux drops Samsonov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Samsonov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Samsonov is rocked!
Lemieux creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Samsonov with a big uppercut! Samsonov tries to clinch up but Lemieux pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Samsonov to the mat! Samsonov covers up and Lemieux unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vincent Lemieux!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Vonshredder (ranked 2102 p4p, 255 weight class) and Danny Wyadd (ranked 2495 p4p, 296 weight class). Vonshredder comes into the arena with Nobody Speak blaring out of the sound system. Pete Vonshredder is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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185 lbs
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29
181 lbs
8 - 2 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pete Vonshredder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Wyadd!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vonshredder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wyadd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wyadd fails with a takedown attempt.
Wyadd throws a lazy uppercut
and Vonshredder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wyadd lands a nice shot that snaps Vonshredder's head back.
Vonshredder misses with a double jab.
Wyadd throws a nice looking combination but Vonshredder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Vonshredder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Vonshredder.
Wyadd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vonshredder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vonshredder lands a nice looking body shot.
A left lands for Vonshredder.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vonshredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wyadd gets a clinch.
Vonshredder is trying to break the clinch but Wyadd has him pressed against the cage.
Vonshredder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vonshredder is trying to break the clinch but Wyadd has him pressed against the cage.
Vonshredder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonshredder keeps the fight on the outside.
Wyadd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vonshredder misses with an uppercut. Wyadd saw that one coming.
Wyadd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wyadd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wyadd clinches.
Vonshredder is trying to break the clinch but Wyadd has him pressed against the cage.
Vonshredder tries to break the clinch but Wyadd is controlling the position.
Vonshredder is trying to break free.
Vonshredder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wyadd backwards.
Wyadd is struggling to control the position.
Vonshredder is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wyadd is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vonshredder to the mat. Vonshredder regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wyadd advances to half guard.
Wyadd is trying to work for a kimura but Vonshredder is defending well.
Wyadd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonshredder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vonshredder trying to control from the bottom.
Wyadd is working for a kimura but Vonshredder is defending it quite comfortably.
Vonshredder tries to kick Wyadd off but Wyadd keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wyadd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vonshredder manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyadd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vonshredder is keeping the position for now.
Wyadd is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wyadd trying to control the position from guard on top but Vonshredder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wyadd trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vonshredder's guard.
Vonshredder can't keep his opponent in guard - Wyadd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wyadd tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wyadd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vonshredder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wyadd.
Wyadd wants to pass to mount but Vonshredder is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Wyadd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vonshredder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wyadd tries to clinch up
enabling Vonshredder to counter with a crisp jab.
Wyadd doesn't manage to clinch there - Vonshredder circles away.
Vonshredder connects with a right hand. Wyadd shakes it off.
Vonshredder feints a jab promting Wyadd to slip. Vonshredder then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wyadd slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vonshredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wyadd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vonshredder.
Wyadd avoids the body shot from Vonshredder.
A swing and a miss from Wyadd.
A punch combination from Vonshredder misses.
Vonshredder swings for the body but Wyadd moves out of range.
Vonshredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wyadd.
Wyadd scores with the left hand. Vonshredder knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wyadd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyadd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vonshredder pinned against the cage. Vonshredder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pete Vonshredder is winning the standup battle so far.
Vonshredder scores with a hook.
Vonshredder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wyadd throws a counter combo.
Wyadd misses with a body punch
enabling Vonshredder to counter with a crisp jab.
Wyadd misses the jab.
Wyadd connects with a nice looking jab.
Wyadd tries to clinch but Vonshredder moves out of range.
Vonshredder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vonshredder tries to keep at a distance but Wyadd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vonshredder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vonshredder breaks the clinch.
Wyadd misses with a leg kick
letting Vonshredder counter with a right hand.
Pete Vonshredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyadd feints and then cracks Vonshredder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vonshredder down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vonshredder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vonshredder throws a big counter combination but Wyadd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wyadd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wyadd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vonshredder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wyadd connects with an inside leg kick.
Wyadd lands a nice shot that snaps Vonshredder's head back.
Wyadd scores with a nice head shot.
Vonshredder throws a good cross that connects.
Wyadd slips a jab and a cross from Vonshredder.
Wyadd tries to clinch there but Vonshredder circles away.
It looked like Vonshredder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wyadd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vonshredder tries to avoid it but Wyadd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vonshredder to the ground. Vonshredder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wyadd cracks Vonshredder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vonshredder moves forwards but Wyadd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Vonshredder misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Wyadd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Vonshredder misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonshredder misses with a double jab.
Wyadd wants to counter the offense by Vonshredder and move into the clinch position.
Wyadd throws a leg kick which misses Vonshredder's front leg but catches the back leg as Vonshredder tries to avoid it.
Wyadd stalks Vonshredder and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vonshredder's face. Vonshredder staggers backwards, shaken.
Vonshredder is rocked!
Wyadd just misses with a punch to the body.
Wyadd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wyadd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vonshredder with a nice cross.
Wyadd misses with an uppercut.
Wyadd thuds his right hand into Vonshredder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wyadd lands a jab-cross combination.
Oh Vonshredder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wyadd moves into the clinch.
Wyadd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vonshredder seems to have got his legs back now.
Vonshredder wants to break free but Wyadd has control.
Vonshredder is looking to break free of the clinch but Wyadd has double underhooks.
Vonshredder is pressed up against the cage. Wyadd has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vonshredder down to the mat. Vonshredder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pete Vonshredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Wyadd.
Wyadd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vonshredder, pushing him back against the cage.
Wyadd has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wyadd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wyadd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyadd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vonshredder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vonshredder throws a lazy right hand but Wyadd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wyadd throws a hook but Vonshredder avoids it easily.
Vonshredder looks to throw the jab but Wyadd is out of range.
It seemed like Wyadd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wyadd missing with a left hand there. Vonshredder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wyadd swings widly with a right hand
and Vonshredder counters with a stiff right hand.
Wyadd misses with a jab to the body
and Vonshredder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vonshredder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wyadd tries to clinch up
and Vonshredder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vonshredder throws a lazy right hand but Wyadd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wyadd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Danny Wyadd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyadd scores with the left hand. Vonshredder knows he should have avoided that one.
Vonshredder looks to land a left hand but Wyadd moved out of range nicely.
Wyadd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Vonshredder to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pete Vonshredder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vonshredder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wyadd.
Wyadd darts in and clinches Vonshredder up against the cage.
Wyadd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wyadd lands a nice looking body shot.
Wyadd looks for a takedown but Vonshredder sprawls well.
Wyadd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Vonshredder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wyadd lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vonshredder backs up against the cage.
Vonshredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wyadd moves away.
Vonshredder throws a looping overhand right but Wyadd ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Wyadd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyadd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vonshredder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vonshredder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wyadd shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wyadd is trying to work for a kimura but Vonshredder is defending well.
Wyadd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyadd prevents Vonshredder from improving his position.
Wyadd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vonshredder sees it coming and defends easily.
Wyadd prevents Vonshredder from standing back up.
Wyadd is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vonshredder is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Wyadd!
An out of breath Danny Wyadd thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ara Tiotio (ranked 153 p4p, 19 weight class) and Mikko Alatalo (ranked 709 p4p, 84 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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25
278 lbs
15 - 0 - 0 |
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260 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ara Tiotio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikko Alatalo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alatalo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tiotio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alatalo finds it's way round the side to connect with Tiotio's head.
Alatalo lands a body shot.
Alatalo misses with a hook
and Tiotio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Tiotio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alatalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Alatalo misses with a hook. Tiotio ducked under it nicely.
Alatalo with a jab.
Alatalo scores with a hook.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo with a hook.
Tiotio is rocked!
It looks like Ara Tiotio has been cut.
Alatalo misses with a left hand
and Tiotio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Tiotio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alatalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tiotio. That did some damage!
Tiotio seems to have got his legs back now.
Alatalo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tiotio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alatalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tiotio with a body shot.
Tiotio blocks a head kick by Alatalo.
Alatalo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tiotio's head backwards.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Tiotio moves out of range.
Tiotio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alatalo thows a body kick. Tiotio tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tiotio throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alatalo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tiotio looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Tiotio.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Tiotio.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiotio.
Alatalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Tiotio blocks the body kick.
Tiotio ducks right into an uppercut from Alatalo.
Alatalo connects with a nice cross there... Tiotio is looking wobbly and Alatalo recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Tiotio to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Alatalo jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikko Alatalo!
Mikko Alatalo is the new heavyweight champion!
Mikko Alatalo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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