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Grunge 21: Melvins PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Haywood Badger (ranked 8675 p4p, 7208 weight class) and Kyle Rad (ranked 502 p4p, 491 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Haywood Badger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Rad!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Badger.
Badger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rad throws a right hand that misses
enabling Badger to counter with a crisp jab.
 Rad is rocked!
Rad misses with an uppercut
and Badger counters with an inside leg kick.
Rad is still on wobbly legs! Can Badger finish him?
Badger cracks Rad with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Rad falls to his knees and Badger doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haywood Badger!
Our winner, Haywood Badger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Kyle Rad spoke after the fight, saying 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fredrick Young (ranked 6691 p4p, 24281 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 618 p4p, 650 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredrick Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young moves in looking to clinch but Pettis pushes him off.
Pettis dives in and scores a takedown into Young's guard.
Pettis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis 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.
Pettis 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.
Pettis forces his way into half guard.
Pettis maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Young could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pettis has cracked it and Young is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pettis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Pettis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ginger Jesus (ranked 4288 p4p, 19523 weight class) and Diyorbek Nurudinov (ranked 443 p4p, 587 weight class). Jesus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jesus Walks BY-KANYE WEST. Ginger Jesus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Diyorbek Nurudinov's chin.
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ginger Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diyorbek Nurudinov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jesus lands with a cross.
 It looks like Diyorbek Nurudinov has been cut.
Nurudinov moves into range and clinches up with Jesus.
Jesus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurudinov instigates a clinch.
Nurudinov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jesus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nurudinov closes the distance and clinches.
Jesus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jesus misses with a looping left.
Nurudinov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nurudinov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jesus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus drives through and clinches with Nurudinov against the cage.
Jesus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jesus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Nurudinov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nurudinov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jesus.
Nurudinov misses with a body shot.
Jesus rushes Nurudinov and presses him up against the cage.
Nurudinov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jesus backwards.
Nurudinov blocking some punches.
Nurudinov has Jesus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jesus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nurudinov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jesus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ginger Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diyorbek Nurudinov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurudinov.
Jesus throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurudinov.
A short right from Jesus on the inside.
Jesus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jesus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jesus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurudinov backwards.
Still in the clinch, Jesus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nurudinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jesus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurudinov can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jesus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jesus.
Nurudinov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jesus regains guard.
Jesus is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Navy Street MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nurudinov with a nice head shot there.
Jesus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurudinov on the ground.
Jesus is looking to stand up but Nurudinov isn't so interested in that idea.
Jesus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jesus tries to get out of the position.
Nurudinov working some strikes from top position.
Jesus has his feet on Nurudinov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ginger Jesus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Jesus.
Nurudinov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jesus throws a series of punches but Nurudinov moves out of range.
Jesus misses with a right hand
and Nurudinov counters with a takedown into side control.
Nurudinov working the head and body with strikes.
Jesus is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nurudinov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nurudinov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nurudinov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nurudinov looks up at the clock and then as Jesus takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nurudinov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nurudinov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nurudinov cracks Jesus with a big elbow.
Jesus is pushing Nurudinov's head away, looking to escape. Nurudinov manages to hold on to the position though.
Nurudinov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Jesus is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Nurudinov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diyorbek Nurudinov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Lizard (ranked 4860 p4p, 5459 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 549 p4p, 574 weight class). Samuel Lizard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcos Martinez's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Lizard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lizard scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Martinez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lizard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lizard throws a jab when Martinez was well out of range.
Samuel Lizard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lizard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lizard circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Martinez to the canvas! Martinez doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Lizard keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Lizard!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barney Rumble (ranked 3991 p4p, 4322 weight class) and Jenik Krejza (ranked 424 p4p, 447 weight class). Rumble comes to the cage accompanied by Queens of the Stone Age - My God is the Sun . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Great elbows
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Good kicks
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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 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barney Rumble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jenik Krejza!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rumble lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Krejza wants to clinch up but Rumble keeps it at a distance.
Rumble half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rumble cracks Krejza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Jenik Krejza has been cut.
Rumble fakes the leg kick and cracks Krejza in the body.
Rumble with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rumble listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rumble stuns Krejza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krejza walks into a stiff left hand from Rumble.
Rumble lands the left hand.
Rumble lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rumble lands a leg kick that knocks Krejza off balance momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Rumble. Beautiful body shot.
Krejza looks winded!
Rumble lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krejza's sensitive parts.
Rumble throws a monster overhand right that drops Krejza! Rumble follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barney Rumble!
After winning the bout, Barney Rumble thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aloysius Wiremu (ranked 3337 p4p, 4175 weight class) and Umberto Grena (ranked 416 p4p, 495 weight class). Wiremu comes into the arena with Billy Joel - The River of Dreams blaring out of the sound system. Aloysius Wiremu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 37 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aloysius Wiremu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Umberto Grena!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grena takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
Wiremu connects with a right hand. Grena shakes it off.
Grena throws a head kick that misses
and Wiremu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wiremu cracks a nice hook into Grena's ribs.
Grena takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wiremu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wiremu lands with a left to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Grena has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wiremu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grena is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grena shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wiremu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Grena takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wiremu with a nice cross.
Wiremu lands a lovely overhand right.
Grena chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wiremu can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grena takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wiremu lands a really nice looking cross but Grena seems unphased.
The fighters circle, before Wiremu throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Grena's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Wiremu lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Aloysius Wiremu!
A relieved looking Aloysius Wiremu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Syndal (ranked 1584 p4p, 2994 weight class) and Cajetan Shashi (ranked 236 p4p, 396 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maverick Syndal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cajetan Shashi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shashi goes for a double leg but Syndal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Syndal continues to drive forward.
Syndal feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shashi throws a head kick that misses
and Syndal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shashi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Syndal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Shashi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Syndal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Syndal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shashi stands up.
Shashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syndal.
Syndal lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shashi dives in for a single leg takedown but Syndal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good shot there by Syndal.
Shashi avoids a kick to the body.
Syndal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shashi moves out of range as Syndal strikes.
Syndal fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy body kick from Shashi
and Syndal counters with a slapping leg kick.
Syndal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Syndal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shashi goes for a double leg but Syndal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Syndal continues to drive forward.
Maverick Syndal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.
Syndal lands with a good body shot.
Shashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shashi dodges the punch combination from Syndal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syndal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syndal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shashi.
Shashi checks a low kick from Syndal.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shashi or perhaps it was just good defense by Syndal, which made it look bad.
Maverick Syndal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shashi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oooooh!!! Syndal has knocked Shashi down with a huge combo! Syndal steps away and waves a wobbly Shashi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Shashi is rocked!
Syndal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Syndal finish him?
Shashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shashi seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syndal.
Shashi is trying to force a seperation but Syndal has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Syndal as the two fighters clinch.
Syndal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Syndal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Syndal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shashis head.
Shashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syndal.
Syndal gets underhooks to prevent Shashi's takedown attempt.
Syndal misses with a punch on the inside.
Shashi stalling in the clinch but Syndal improves position.
Shashi has had enough of the clinch but Syndal keeps him there for the moment.
Shashi is trying to drag Syndal to the mat but Syndal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shashi is trying to pull guard but Syndal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shashi has Syndal pushed against the cage.
Syndal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shashi looking for a takedown.
Shashi prevents a body shot from Syndal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shashi tries to pull guard but Syndal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Syndal pushes Shashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Syndal stalling in the clinch.
Syndal working aggressively here.
Shashi tries to score a body lock takedown but Syndal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Syndal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shashi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Syndal regains guard immediately.
Syndal manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndal misses with an uppercut
letting Shashi counter with a right hand.
Syndal missing with a left hand there. Shashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Syndal is looking to chop away at Shashi's legs.
Syndal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Syndal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Syndal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shashi with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Syndal counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Syndal misses
and Shashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shashi needs to keep his hands up - Syndal had a free shot at his head there.
Shashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good work by Shashi as he checks the leg kick.
Shashi fails with the takedown.
Shashi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Syndal sprawls well. Syndal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Maverick Syndal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.
Syndal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shashi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Syndal defends well and Shashi ends up having to push Syndal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head kick by Shashi misses
and Syndal counters with a nice leg kick.
Shashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Syndal. Syndal obviously looking to wear him down.
Syndal scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Syndal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Syndal.
Syndal throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maverick Syndal is winning the standup battle so far.
Shashi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Syndal scores with a nice right hand.
Syndal closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Syndal.
Syndal throws a body shot but no joy.
Syndal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shashi momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syndal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shashi is out of range.
Syndal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shashi.
Syndal thumps Shashi with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shashi tries to bum rush Syndal with a series of wild strikes but Syndal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maverick Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Syndal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shashi.
Shashi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Syndal lands with a cross.
Syndal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Shashi with the counter takedown but Syndal avoids it easily.
Syndal throws a low kick, looking for Shashi's leg but Shashi calmly moves out of range.
Shashi goes for a double leg but Syndal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Syndal continues to drive forward.
Syndal cracks Shashi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Syndal has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shashi to stand back up!
Shashi looks for a takedown but Syndal sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shashi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shashi is breathing heavily.
Syndal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Syndal. That's going to slow Shashi down.
Shashi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shashi is trying to control. Syndal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Syndal controlling the position well.
Syndal won't allow Shashi to pass to mount.
Shashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Syndal wants to control but Shashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Syndal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shashi can do to turn this around?
Syndal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syndal moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shashi postures up.
Shashi is looking to pass into half guard but Syndal pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Syndal is in guard.
Shashi looking for subs off his back but Syndal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Syndal not doing much here.
Syndal's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Syndal dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Shashi ducks right into an uppercut from Syndal.
Shashi checks a low kick from Syndal.
Shashi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice shot lands for Syndal.
Syndal clinches with his opponent.
Shashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shashi breaks from the clinch.
Shashi takes a swing at Syndal's ribcage but misses.
Syndal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shashi.
Syndal feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shashi sprawling to the canvas! Shashi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Syndal finish him?!
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!
Syndal slaps away a takedown attempt from Shashi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Syndal connects with a leg kick.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Syndal.
Shashi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Syndal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shashi thinking.
Maverick Syndal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.
Shashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Shashi.
Shashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Shashi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Syndal connects with a leg kick.
Syndal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Syndal scoring well with a low kick there.
Shashi misses with a body punch
enabling Syndal to counter with a crisp jab.
Syndal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Syndal jabs Shashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Syndal lands an uppercut, right on the button! Shashi tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maverick Syndal!
An out of breath Maverick Syndal 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Social Justice Warrior (ranked 3514 p4p, 3074 weight class) and Justin Midget (ranked 407 p4p, 371 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Social Justice Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Midget!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Warrior scores with a jab to the head.
Midget ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Midget with the counter takedown but Warrior avoids it easily.
Warrior misses with a leg kick.
And Midget tries to counter it with a takedown but Warrior pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A low kick from Warrior is predictable there
and Midget counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Midget is looking for a kimura here.
Midget is trying to work for a kimura but Warrior is defending well.
Warrior is trying to control but can't.
Midget seems to be looking for submissions.
Midget is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Warrior is just riding it out for now. Midget eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midget tries to pass the half guard into mount. Warrior knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior trying to control but Midget postures up.
Midget is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Warrior avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Midget.
Warrior's coaches at Marijuana Gardens have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Midget trying to work for an americana but Warrior has managed to regain full guard.
Warrior looking for a sweep. Not yet Warrior, not yet.
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.
Midget stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warrior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warrior has his foot on Midget's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Midget works his way back into a safe position though.
Midget trying to control but Warrior is working from the bottom.
Warrior will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Midget forces his way into half guard.
Warrior is looking to improve his position.
Warrior is trying to maintain the position but Midget is very close to passing his half guard.
Midget is trying to work for a kimura but Warrior is defending well.
Midget is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Warrior sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior is looking for a sweep. Midget is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Midget is looking for a kimura but Warrior is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Midget to get the leverage.
Midget is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Warrior sees it coming and defends easily.
Midget seems to be working for a kimura but Warrior defends the submission attempt.
Midget thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warrior's head.
Midget seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Warrior is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Justin Midget!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Bam Bam (ranked 1602 p4p, 2680 weight class) and Pugilistic Dementia (ranked 222 p4p, 358 weight class). Bam Bam comes to the cage accompanied by Sleep Now In The Fire. Dementia has chosen Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Bam Bam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pugilistic Dementia!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bam Bam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dementia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dementia is trying to control Bam Bam's posture but Bam Bam avoids it.
Bam Bam decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dementia to his feet.
Dementia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dementia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bam Bam.
Dementia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dementia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dementia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dementia pushes Bam Bam away with a front kick.
Bam Bam has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Bam Bam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dementia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dementia connects with a leg kick.
Dementia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dementia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dementia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bam Bam misses the shot to the body.
Bam Bam feints and then cracks Dementia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dementia down.
Dementia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bam Bam is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dementia throws a big shot that misses.
Bam Bam appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bam Bam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dementia under the eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bam Bam.
Joey Bam Bam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bam Bam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dementia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dementia 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.
Bam Bam throws a lazy right hand but Dementia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dementia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dementia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dementia moves out of range of the strikes.
Bam Bam thuds his right hand into Dementia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dementia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bam Bam moves out of range of the body kick.
Dementia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bam Bam manages to avoid it.
Bam Bam throwing a counter right hand but Dementia manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dementia tries to land a front kick but Bam Bam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bam Bam darts in trying to clinch
and Dementia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dementia misses with a wild body shot.
Bam Bam checks a leg kick.
Bam Bam connects with a body shot.
Pugilistic Dementia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dementia. That's going to slow Bam Bam down.
Dementia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick lands for Bam Bam.
Bam Bam shoots in looking for a takedown. Dementia tries to sprawl out of it but Bam Bam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dementia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dementia throws a looping overhand right but Bam Bam ducks down to avoid it.
Dementia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dementia tries to land a front kick but Bam Bam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dementia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bam Bam takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bam Bam throws a good cross that connects.
Bam Bam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bam Bam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dementia circles away quickly and effectively.
Dementia scores with a decent looking hook.
Dementia wants to land a leg kick but Bam Bam is out of range.
Bam Bam is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bam Bam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bam Bam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bam Bam misses with a takedown attempt
and Dementia counters with a good low kick that Bam Bam was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dementia throws a body shot but no joy.
Dementia throws out a powerful jab.
 It looks like Joey Bam Bam has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dementia punishes Bam Bam's body with a nice straight punch.
Dementia staying out of range there.
Bam Bam slips under a jab.
Dementia wants to land a leg kick but Bam Bam is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam misses with an uppercut
and Dementia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bam Bam tries for a takedown but Dementia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dementia is looking for the big counter here.
Bam Bam throws a lazy uppercut
and Dementia counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bam Bam clinches up against the cage.
Dementia breaks from the clinch.
Dementia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dementia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A leg kick checked by Bam Bam.
Dementia connects with a looping right hand.
Bam Bam throws a lazy right hand but Dementia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dementia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bam Bam counters with a stiff right hand.
Bam Bam connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dementia's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bam Bam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bam Bam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pugilistic Dementia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Bam Bam's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bam Bam missing with a left hand there. Dementia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dementia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bam Bam cracks Dementia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bam Bam throws a hook to the side of Dementia's head but Dementia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dementia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bam Bam thumps Dementia with a low kick.
Dementia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dementia looks to land a left hand but Bam Bam moved out of range nicely.
Bam Bam scores with a jab.
Bam Bam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dementia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dementia lands with a shot to the body.
Dementia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Bam Bam.
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!
Bam Bam doesn't manage to clinch there - Dementia circles away.
Dementia steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bam Bam throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice shot by Dementia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dementia with a nice cross.
Dementia tries to land a front kick but Bam Bam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bam Bam appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bam Bam tries to clinch but Dementia moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick lands for Dementia.
Bam Bam is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dementia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bam Bam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dementia on the side of the head.
Dementia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crunch! Dementia slams his shin into Bam Bam's torso.
Bam Bam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dementia throws a leg kick
and Bam Bam counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dementia is trying to maintain the position but Bam Bam is very close to passing his half guard.
Bam Bam wants to pass the guard but Dementia is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bam Bam is keen to just control but Dementia is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam prevents Dementia from improving his position.
Bam Bam seems to be working for a kimura but Dementia defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dementia gets full guard.
Dementia keeping moving, preventing Bam Bam from controlling successfully.
Bam Bam passes Dementia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dementia trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dementia wants to improve his position but Bam Bam is controlling well.
Dementia wants to control but Bam Bam is keeping busy.
Bam Bam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bam Bam trying to control the action but Dementia is working from the bottom.
Dementia wants to get back to his feet.
Bam Bam is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bam Bam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dementia has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dementia is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good exchange - Dementia coming out on top.
Bam Bam misses with the combination.
Bam Bam is looking to clinch.
Bam Bam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dementia.
Dementia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Bam Bam will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Bam Bam's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bam Bam gets a takedown into half guard.
Dementia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bam Bam trying to control from Dementia's half guard. Dementia has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dementia is controlling Bam Bam's posture.
Bam Bam stopping the sweep attempt from Dementia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bam Bam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dementia 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.
Dementia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam Bam forces his way into half guard.
Bam Bam is looking to stall here but Dementia recovers full guard.
Bam Bam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dementia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bam Bam drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dementia dives on top into guard.
Bam Bam wants to get back to his feet but Dementia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bam Bam looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dementia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dementia trying to mount his opponent but Bam Bam defends it.
Dementia controlling the action here.
Bam Bam is looking for a sweep. Dementia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bam Bam is trying to control but Dementia passes into side control!
Bam Bam is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bam Bam keeping hold of Dementia's head, controlling as best he can.
Bam Bam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bam Bam is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Joey Bam Bam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dementia wants to control but Bam Bam is keeping busy.
Dementia wants to control but Bam Bam passes into side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam trying to control the position but Dementia is working away.
Dementia is trying to improve his position.
Bam Bam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dementia, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dementia wants to control but Bam Bam postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Bam Bam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bam Bam has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pugilistic Dementia!
A victorious Pugilistic Dementia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Kallio (ranked 537 p4p, 942 weight class) and Kebab Nurminen (ranked 72 p4p, 139 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimmo Kallio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kebab Nurminen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kallio misses with a jab to the body
letting Nurminen counter with a right hand.
It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Kallio lands a nice hook to Nurminen's body. Nurminen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kallio misses with a two punch combination.
Nurminen shoots in and gets a takedown into Kallio's guard.
Kallio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nurminen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kallio lands a leg kick that knocks Nurminen off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kallio with a nice calf kick.
Nurminen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nurminen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurminen lands a nice shot that snaps Kallio's head back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nurminen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kallio is looking to counter punch.
Kallio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kallio throws out a leg kick but Nurminen moves out of range and Kallio only half commits.
And Nurminen tries to counter it with a takedown but Kallio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kallio lands a body shot.
Kallio throws a sloppy body shot
and Nurminen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurminen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kallio as he jumps to the side.
Jab, jab by Kallio - just one landing.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurminen manages to avoid it.
Nurminen moves out of range of the body kick.
Nurminen lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kallio checks it well.
Nurminen wants to clinch
and Kallio counters with a stiff right hand.
Kallio throws a right and a left that Nurminen avoids nicely.
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!
Kallio throws a half hearted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Nurminen blocks the leg kick.
And Nurminen tries to counter it with a takedown but Kallio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kimmo Kallio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurminen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kallio. Kallio obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body kick from Kallio.
Nurminen throws a hook but Kallio avoids it easily.
Kallio slips under a jab from Nurminen.
Nurminen avoids the body shot from Kallio.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Kallio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kallio tests Nurminen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kallio looks to land a combination. Nurminen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kallio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kallio is looking to wear down Nurminen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nurminen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kallio with the inside leg kick.
Kallio misses with a jab to the body
letting Nurminen counter with a right hand.
Kallio 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.
Kallio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallio misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kallio tries to land a front kick but Nurminen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body punch from Kallio.
Kallio throws a leg kick but Nurminen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Nurminen misses.
Nurminen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nurminen lands with a nice body punch.
Nurminen throws a lazy right hand but Kallio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kallio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nurminen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Nurminen and Kallio goes tumbling to the canvas! Nurminen follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
 Kallio is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters circling - Nurminen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kallio blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Nurminen finds it's target.
Oh Kallio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurminen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kallio.
Kallio seems to have got his legs back now.
Kallio moves out of range as Nurminen throws a body kick.
Nurminen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nurminen avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio needs to keep his hands up - Nurminen had a free shot at his head there.
Kallio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kallio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kallio tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Nurminen punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kallio covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Nurminen is controlling the position but Kallio somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Nurminen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kallio is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurminen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kallio is looking to control Nurminen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kallio avoid being mounted?
Kallio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurminen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurminen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kallio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kallio wants to get back to his feet.
Nurminen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kallio defending well though.
Nurminen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurminen working Kallio over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio tries to roll over but Nurminen keeps him under control.
Nurminen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nurminen throwing shots but Kallio is blocking nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kallio lands a right hook to the body.
Nurminen misses with a kick to the body.
Kallio went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nurminen misses with a head kick.
Nurminen slips a jab from Kallio.
Nurminen flicks out a counter leg kick but Kallio steps away.
Nurminen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kallio.
Kallio ducks under a wild hook from Nurminen.
Kallio seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nurminen avoids the body shot from Kallio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kallio walks into a jab.
Kimmo Kallio's cut is getting worse.
Kallio blocks a head kick by Nurminen.
Nurminen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kallio.
We've been told by Kallio's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nurminen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kallio. That one must have hurt.
Nurminen throws a hook but Kallio blocks it.
Kallio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio catches Nurminen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nurminen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Kallio moves away from the strike by Nurminen.
Nurminen drops his hands momentarily and Kallio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kebab Nurminen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
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.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurminen manages to avoid it.
As Kallio backs off Nurminen throws a huge counter combo but Kallio manages to avoid it all.
Nurminen tries to close the distance and clinch but Kallio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kallio slips under a jab.
Kallio looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurminen is just out of range.
Nurminen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nurminen blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Nurminen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurminen blocks the body kick.
Nurminen throws a big counter head kick but Kallio avoids it with no problem.
Kallio swings for the body but Nurminen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurminen connects with a leg kick.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurminen manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurminen! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio misses with an uppercut. Nurminen saw that one coming.
Nurminen feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Nurminen does it's job there.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurminen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurminen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kallio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurminen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Kallio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurminen circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurminen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kallio is out of range.
Kallio misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nurminen closes the distance and clinches.
Kallio'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.
Kallio tries to circle away but Nurminen has him pinned against the cage.
Kallio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kallio scores with a hook to the body.
Nurminen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Nurminen avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Kallio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurminen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurminen's elbow.
Nurminen controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Nurminen.
Nurminen has Kallio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kallio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kallio throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurminen.
Kallio controlling the action here for a moment.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurminen controls his hands.
Nurminen can't find room to land a body shot as Kallio controls the action.
Nurminen misses with a body punch.
Nurminen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nurminen being controlled against the cage.
Nurminen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallio stalling.
Nurminen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Nurminen.
Nurminen is looking to break free of the clinch but Kallio has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Nurminen.
A right hook to the body lands for Nurminen.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nurminen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kallio pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kallio prevents a body shot from Nurminen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kimmo Kallio did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nurminen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nurminen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio misses with a left hand
and Nurminen counters with a nice body shot.
Kallio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nurminen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kallio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nurminen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kallio misses with a kick to the body
and Nurminen counters with a single leg into guard. Kallio didn't expect that.
Kebab Nurminen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurminen trying to control but Kallio is working from the bottom.
Nurminen postures up.
Nurminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kallio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurminen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kallio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nurminen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurminen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kallio misses with a straight right.
Nurminen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kallio looks to throw the jab but Nurminen is out of range.
Nurminen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nurminen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nurminen connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Kallio.
Nurminen feints a counter leg kick.
That kick from Kallio tenderised Nurminen's leg. Nurminen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nurminen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kallio is just out of range.
Kallio looks for the body kick but Nurminen saw that one coming.
Nurminen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nurminen walks into a stiff left hand from Kallio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kallio as Nurminen shoots in.
Kimmo Kallio is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Kallio misses
and Nurminen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kallio fails to land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallio.
Kallio jabs Nurminen right on the nose. Nurminen blinks but takes it well.
Nurminen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nurminen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kallio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nurminen on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Kallio.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurminen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallio blocks a leg kick.
Kallio looks to land a body kick but Nurminen moved away.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurminen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nurminen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurminen checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurminen misses with a looping right.
Kallio lands a nice hook to Nurminen's body. Nurminen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kallio looks to land a combination but Nurminen avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kimmo Kallio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kallio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nurminen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nurminen throws a looping overhand right but Kallio ducks down to avoid it.
Kallio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kallio shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nurminen eats them both and turns towards Kallio to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kallio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurminen's head.
Nurminen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kallio. Kallio obviously looking to wear him down.
Kallio scores with a body shot.
Nurminen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kallio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurminen throws out the jab.
Kallio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nurminen throws a body punch but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio is looking to counter punch.
Nurminen moves out of range of the body kick from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen sizes up Kallio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kallio throws the kick towards the body but Nurminen avoids it.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Kallio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kallio misses with a straight right.
Nurminen with the counter takedown but Kallio avoids it easily.
Nurminen wants to clinch up but Kallio keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Kallio misses.
Kallio connects with a high kick.
Some wild striking there from Nurminen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen moves out of range of the body kick from Kallio.
Kallio lands a leg kick that knocks Nurminen off balance momentarily.
Nurminen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nurminen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kallio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallio thuds his shin into the meat of Nurminen's side.
Kallio connects with a leg kick.
Kallio looks to land a body kick but Nurminen moved away.
Nurminen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kallio is out of range and Nurminen settles back down.
Kallio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Kallio tenderised Nurminen's leg. Nurminen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nurminen misses with a wild body shot.
Nurminen 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.
Kallio throws a wild body kick that Nurminen sees coming a mile off.
Nurminen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kallio misses with a straight right.
Kimmo Kallio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kallio swings for the body but Nurminen moves out of range.
Nurminen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nurminen connects with a solid leg kick.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
As Kallio backs off Nurminen throws a huge counter combo but Kallio manages to avoid it all.
Nurminen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kallio.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurminen manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen with the inside leg kick.
Nurminen throws a shot from downtown. Kallio moves away and avoids it.
Nurminen scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Kallio.
Nurminen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kallio takes a swing at Nurminen's ribcage but misses.
Kallio missing with a left hand there. Nurminen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kallio misses with a body shot.
Kallio throws a head kick but Nurminen moves out of range.
Kebab Nurminen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kallio looks to land a combination but Nurminen avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kallio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kallio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio retains his welterweight title!
Kimmo Kallio 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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