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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonidas Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rolf rolfson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greco's entrance music is Nine inch nails - Just like you imagined. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonidas Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, rolf rolfson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like rolf rolfson has been cut.
rolfson throws a combination that misses
and Greco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greco avoids a kick to the body.
rolfson looks to clinch
enabling Greco to counter with a crisp jab.
rolfson wants to clinch
and Greco counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Greco lands a right hand that snaps the head of rolfson backwards.
rolfson manages to break the clinch.
rolfson connects with a high kick.
rolfson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Greco counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
rolfson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
rolfson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Greco regains guard.
Greco wants to sweep but no luck.
rolfson wants to control from the top but Greco keeps moving.
Greco lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for rolfson!
rolfson is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco landing punches.
rolfson is squirming around, avoiding Greco's attempts to control the action.
Greco misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Greco controlling his opponent.
Greco lands a big elbow.
That has opened up rolf rolfson's cut even more.
rolfson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Greco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
rolfson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco looking for a sweep. Not yet Greco, not yet.
Greco keeping moving, preventing rolfson from controlling successfully.
Greco trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Greco 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Greco holds on and takes a little breather.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
rolfson tries to clinch
and Greco counters by clinching up.
rolfson wants to get back to striking at distance but Greco won't allow it.
rolfson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Greco.
rolfson stops a takedown attempt from Greco.
Greco wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonidas Greco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. rolfson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
rolfson manages to break the clinch.
rolfson darts in and clinches Greco up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. rolfson just stands there and leans against the cage.
rolfson pulls Greco into guard.
rolfson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
rolfson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Greco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Greco wants to control from the top but rolfson keeps moving.
Greco postures up.
Greco is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
rolfson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greco is aware though and is defending well.
rolfson looks gassed!
Greco throws and elbow that misses. rolfson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greco's guard. Nice move by rolfson!
Greco manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
rolfson tries to reverse the position but Greco maintains control.
Greco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as rolfson is looking to escape.
Greco is landing with some decent strikes but rolfson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The cut above rolf rolfson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at rolf rolfson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leonidas Greco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gary Grice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Ballard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elijah Ballard struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Gary Grice has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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160 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Grice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Elijah Ballard!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grice looks to land a left hand but Ballard moved out of range nicely.
Ballard moves out of range of the strikes.
Grice throws a body punch but Ballard moves out of range.
Grice throws a looping overhand right but Ballard ducks down to avoid it.
Grice looks to throw the jab but Ballard is out of range.
Gary Grice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grice misses with a wild body shot.
Grice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ballard moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ballard.
Grice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ballard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grice throws a hook but Ballard blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grice swings for the body but Ballard moves out of range.
Grice loads up on a big right hand but Ballard slips the punch.
Grice avoids the body shot from Ballard.
Grice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ballard slips under a jab.
Grice lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Grice.
Grice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ballard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters circling - Grice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ballard takes a swing at Grice's ribcage but misses.
Grice looks to land a right hand but Ballard moved out of range.
Grice misses with a straight right.
Grice misses with a hook. Ballard ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Grice misses its intended target.
Ballard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ballard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grice.
Ballard slips a jab from Grice.
Grice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ballard manages to avoid it.
Grice changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ballard tries to avoid it but Grice manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ballard to the ground. Ballard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grice just misses with a punch to the body.
Ballard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grice moves away.
Grice misses with a wild body shot.
Grice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ballard.
Grice defending well as Ballard loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ballard moves out of range as Grice strikes.
Grice throws a body punch but Ballard moves out of range.
Ballard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ballard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grice scores with a hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ballard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ballard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Grice dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ballard just misses with a punch to the body.
Ballard slips under a jab from Grice.
Ballard slips a straight right by Grice.
Grice throws a hook but Ballard avoids it easily.
Grice with a nice cross.
Ballard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ballard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grice to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Grice misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Grice there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grice. Ballard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grice connects with a right hand. Ballard shakes it off.
Grice throws out a loose jab but Ballard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grice throws a hook but Ballard avoids it easily.
Grice throws a shot from downtown. Ballard moves away and avoids it.
Ballard leaves Grice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grice throws a hook but Ballard avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grice lands a nice hook to Ballard's body. Ballard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ballard ducks under a wild hook from Grice.
Ballard ducks under a wild hook from Grice.
Grice misses the jab.
Ballard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grice throws a jab but it's blocked by Ballard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ballard.
Grice throws a hook but Ballard avoids it easily.
Grice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grice throws a jab when Ballard was well out of range.
Grice misses with a hook. Ballard ducked under it nicely.
Grice dives in and grabs Ballard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ballard pushes down on Grice's head and hops out.
Grice cracks a nice hook into Ballard's ribs.
Grice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ballard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ballard moves out of range of the strikes.
Grice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ballard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grice. Ballard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grice misses with a straight right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grice throws out a loose jab but Ballard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ballard manages to avoid it.
Ballard staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Grice dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ballard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grice throws out a loose jab but Ballard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grice throws a hook but Ballard blocks it.
Grice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grice is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ballard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grice just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Grice.
Grice throws out a loose jab but Ballard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grice misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ballard swings for the body but Grice moves out of range.
Ballard ducks under a wild hook from Grice.
Ballard misses with a hook. Grice ducked under it nicely.
Grice moves out of range of the strikes.
Grice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ballard was well out of range. Poor timing from Grice.
Grice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ballard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ballard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ballard throws an overhand right that lands on Grice's shoulder, as Grice tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Ballard as Grice shoots in.
Grice looks to throw the jab but Ballard is out of range.
Ballard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grice.
Ballard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grice.
The fighters circling - Grice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grice swings for the body but Ballard moves out of range.
Grice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ballard was well out of range. Poor timing from Grice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grice looks to score with a jab to the body but Ballard is just out of range.
Elijah Ballard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ballard avoids the body shot from Grice.
Grice takes a swing at Ballard's ribcage but misses.
Grice misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grice. Ballard does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Grice misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grice. Ballard does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Grice misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grice misses with a looping right.
A cross from Grice lands.
Ballard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ballard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab from Grice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ballard misses with an uppercut. Grice saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gary Grice.
Well Grice has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Grice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rashad jacksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rashad jacksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
It looks like Rashad jacksson has been cut.
jacksson slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with jacksson, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from jacksson.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but jacksson has him pressed against the cage.
jacksson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith looks to land a combination. jacksson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a push kick but jacksson slaps the foot to one side.
jacksson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing jacksson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad jacksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands a big shot that drops jacksson! Can he finish him?
jacksson is rocked!
jacksson 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.
jacksson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
jacksson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
jacksson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
jacksson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking to stand up but jacksson won't let him.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
jacksson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
jacksson is looking for a sweep.
Smith decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
jacksson shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - jacksson circles away.
Ben Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - jacksson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith shoots in and bounces jacksson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
jacksson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
jacksson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
jacksson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
jacksson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for jacksson but great work by Smith.
jacksson is trying to work for a sweep but Smith has mounted him!
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
jacksson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rashad jacksson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
jacksson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Smith jumps guard and drags jacksson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
jacksson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of jacksson, into his guard.
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
jacksson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rashad jacksson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
jacksson ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
jacksson avoids the body shot from Smith.
jacksson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith tries to clinch but jacksson moves out of range.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but jacksson pushes him off.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith moves into the clinch.
jacksson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad jacksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
jacksson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but jacksson is blocking nicely.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
jacksson shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with jacksson but jacksson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown by jacksson or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
jacksson avoids the head kick by Smith.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as jacksson shoots in.
jacksson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith jumps guard.
jacksson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jacksson is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith is pulling down on jacksson's head to control his posture.
jacksson with a flurry of punches that miss.
jacksson preventing the sweep.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
jacksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
jacksson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. jacksson gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. jacksson defends it nicely.
No luck for jacksson with that takedown attempt.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but jacksson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rashad jacksson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
jacksson fails with the takedown.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for jacksson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to jacksson's temple.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith wants to pass the guard but jacksson is defending well.
jacksson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith covers up after that shot from jacksson.
jacksson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Smith!
Smith fending off the submission attempt from jacksson.
jacksson is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
jacksson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
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.
jacksson wants to control the position but Smith frees himself and scrambles - jacksson manages to regain control in side control.
jacksson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith is not content to let jacksson control the position.
An elbow from jacksson crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jacksson working away.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
jacksson looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
jacksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for jacksson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad jacksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and jacksson moves out of range easily.
jacksson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
jacksson fails to land the takedown.
jacksson is looking to clinch.
Rashad jacksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
jacksson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
jacksson moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
jacksson fails to pull guard.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from jacksson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down jacksson rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. jacksson defends it nicely.
Ben Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
jacksson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kristofir Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Steroid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steroid is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ich lieb mich. Don Steroid is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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146 lbs
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151 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kristofir Lytle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Steroid!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lytle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steroid.
Lytle shoots for a double leg takedown but Steroid sprawls well. He's pushed Lytle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Lytle with that takedown attempt.
Lytle throws a body punch but Steroid moves out of range.
Steroid throws a right and a left that Lytle avoids nicely.
Lytle shoots in for a takedown but Steroid shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristofir Lytle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lytle moves out of range of the body kick.
Horrible takedown by Lytle or perhaps it was just good defense by Steroid which made him look bad.
Steroid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steroid wants to clinch up but Lytle keeps it at a distance.
Steroid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lytle misses with a body kick.
Lytle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steroid shoots in for a takedown but Lytle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steroid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lytle.
Steroid slaps away a takedown attempt from Lytle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroid stuffs the takedown.
Steroid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steroid stuffs the takedown.
Steroid doesn't manage to clinch there - Lytle circles away.
Steroid thows a body shot but no joy.
Lytle just misses with a punch to the body.
Steroid slips a jab and a cross from Lytle.
Lytle clinches up against the cage.
Steroid is trying to break the clinch but Lytle is controlling him.
Lytle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Steroid is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lytle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steroid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steroid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steroid looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lytle clinches with his opponent.
Lytle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steroid pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lytle has Steroid up against the cage in a clinch.
Lytle jumps guard and drags Steroid to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lytle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steroid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steroid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lytle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steroid would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lytle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steroid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lytle controls Steroid momentarily but Steroid frees himself.
Lytle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lytle tries to get out of the position.
Lytle wants to sweep here but Steroid controlling him for the moment.
Steroid postures up.
Lytle is trying to hold Steroid in close to prevent damage but Steroid has managed to pass into half guard.
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.
Lytle tries to roll over but Steroid keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lytle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steroid but Steroid pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lytle clinches up against the cage.
Steroid blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steroid is trying to force a seperation but Lytle has the dominant position.
Lytle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steroid tries to circle away but Lytle has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steroid wants to break free but Lytle has control.
Lytle leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lytle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Steroid will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Steroid closes the distance but Lytle moves to the side
and Lytle moves into the clinch.
Steroid is looking to break free of the clinch but Lytle has double underhooks.
Steroid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lytle throws a jab when Steroid was well out of range.
Lytle closes the distance and clinches up with Steroid, looking for a takedown. Lytle pushes Steroid against the cage but Steroid circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steroid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lytle.
Steroid throws a head kick but Lytle moves out of range.
Steroid avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lytle shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristofir Lytle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steroid wants to clinch
and Lytle moves into the clinch.
Lytle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steroid walks away with a smile on his face. Lytle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Steroid as Lytle shoots in.
Lytle shoots for a takedown but Steroid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lytle thows a leg kick but Steroid checks it
and Lytle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroid swings for the body but Lytle moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Lytle or perhaps it was just good defense by Steroid which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lytle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Steroid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lytle is able to avoid easily.
Steroid pushes Lytle away with a front kick.
Steroid throws a nice looking combination but Lytle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steroid leaves Lytle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steroid closes the distance but Lytle moves to the side
and Lytle counters with a single leg into guard. Steroid didn't expect that.
Lytle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lytle wants to control from the top but Steroid keeps moving.
Lytle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lytle looking to sit in guard and control but Steroid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steroid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lytle is keeping the position for now.
Lytle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steroid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steroid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lytle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lytle is looking for a triangle but Steroid pushes his legs off easily.
Lytle trying to control the position here.
Lytle wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No joy there for Steroid, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steroid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lytle.
Steroid darts in trying to clinch
and Lytle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lytle.
Lytle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steroid walks away with a smile on his face. Lytle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lytle moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Steroid's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lytle has Steroid pushed against the cage.
Steroid stops a takedown attempt from Lytle.
Lytle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steroid smiles and moves away.
Lytle shoots in for a double leg but Steroid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristofir Lytle dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lytle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick from Lytle.
Lytle fails with a takedown attempt.
Lytle scores with a kick to the body.
Lytle forces Steroid back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Lytle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lytle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lytle is looking to break free of the clinch but Steroid has double underhooks.
Lytle fails to pull guard.
Lytle misses with a knee strike.
Lytle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steroid walks away with a smile on his face. Lytle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristofir Lytle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lytle closes the distance and pushes Steroid back into the cage.
Steroid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lytle looking for a takedown.
Lytle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle swinging wildly here.
Steroid throws a sloppy head kick and Lytle moves out of range easily.
Steroid throws a right and a left that Lytle avoids nicely.
Lytle throws a head kick that misses.
Lytle dives in and grabs Steroid's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steroid pushes down on Lytle's head and hops out.
Steroid tries to clinch but Lytle moves away
and Lytle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lytle wants a takedown.
Lytle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steroid smiles and moves away.
Steroid leaves Lytle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lytle clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lytle has Steroid pressed against the cage, preventing Steroid from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lytle is trying to force a seperation but Steroid has the dominant position.
Lytle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lytle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lytle misses with a takedown attempt - Steroid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lytle moves into the clinch successfully.
Lytle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steroid just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lytle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lytle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steroid just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lytle is trying to break the clinch but Steroid has him pressed against the cage.
Lytle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lytle is trying to force a seperation but Steroid has the dominant position.
Lytle is trying to break free.
Steroid is trying to force a seperation but Lytle has the dominant position.
Steroid wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lytle fails to pull guard.
Lytle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steroid avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lytle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lytle taking a breather.
Steroid wants to break free but Lytle has control.
Steroid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lytle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steroid throws a wild body kick that Lytle sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steroid misses with an uppercut. Lytle saw that one coming.
Lytle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Don Steroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lytle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lytle counters with a three punch combo that has Steroid backing up. Steroid nods at Lytle to acknowledge the strikes.
Lytle rushes Steroid and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lytle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lytle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lytle darts in and clinches Steroid up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lytle.
Lytle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steroid avoids it.
Lytle is trying to drag Steroid to the mat but Steroid just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristofir Lytle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lytle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristofir Lytle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Coles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sim Polls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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222 lbs
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22
180 lbs
10 - 4 - 2 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Prefers standup |
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Coles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of London, Sim Polls!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coles feints and then cracks Polls's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Polls down.
Coles ducks under a wild hook from Polls.
Polls digs a good body shot into Coles's ribs.
Sim Polls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Coles looks to land a body kick but Polls moved away.
Coles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polls.
Polls swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Polls swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polls throws a hook but Coles blocks it.
Coles slips a straight right by Polls.
Coles moves out of range as Polls strikes.
Coles misses with a body kick.
Polls misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coles.
Polls jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polls closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Polls lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polls postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Polls stopping the sweep attempt from Coles.
Coles is pulling down on Polls's head. It's preventing any offense from Polls, at least for the moment.
Polls wants to control from the top but Coles keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polls throws a big right hand that misses.
Coles pulls Polls in to control the position.
Polls chips away with some ground and pound.
Coles keeping moving, preventing Polls from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Polls with a flurry of punches that miss.
Polls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polls missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Polls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Polls thows a big elbow that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A slow jab from Polls misses its intended target.
Polls fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coles avoids it really well and circles away.
Coles moves into the clinch.
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.
Coles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Polls lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Polls avoiding damage as Coles throws knees to the body.
Polls blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Polls is looking to break free of the clinch but Coles has double underhooks.
Polls is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Coles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Polls avoids it.
Coles throws a head punch that misses.
Coles tries to land a knee to the head but Polls blocks with his arms.
Coles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Polls has Coles pushed against the cage.
Coles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sim Polls dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Polls crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Coles - the referee stops the clock and Polls gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Coles. Polls manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Coles keeps Polls at a distance using the push kick.
Coles 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.
Polls misses with a body shot.
Coles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Polls.
Coles looks for the body kick but Polls saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Coles.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Polls swats away the attempt to clinch by Coles.
Coles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Polls is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Polls is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coles.
Polls takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polls misses with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Polls crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Coles - the referee stops the clock and Polls gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Coles. Polls manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Polls throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coles cracks Polls with a good jab.
Polls dips to his left and cracks Coles with an uppercut!
Polls throws a shot from downtown. Coles moves away and avoids it.
Coles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coles throws a push kick but Polls slaps the foot to one side.
Polls connects with a looping right hand.
Coles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Polls throws out a loose jab but Coles uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polls throws a looping overhand right but Coles ducks down to avoid it.
Polls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coles.
Polls throws a shot from downtown. Coles moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Polls lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coles doesn't seem phased though.
Polls slips a jab from Coles.
Coles slips a straight right by Polls.
Polls misses with a jab to the body
enabling Coles to counter with a crisp jab.
Polls looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Polls seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coles has his hands clasped together around Polls's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coles trying to hold on to Polls's head to control him but Polls postures up.
Polls throws a strike but Coles avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Polls throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Polls trying to control the position from guard on top but Coles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polls drops back, looking for a kneebar! Coles looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Coles looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Coles!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Polls struggling a bit here.
Polls tries to bench press Coles off him but Coles keeps the position.
Polls is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coles off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Coles dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Polls fails with a takedown attempt.
Coles throws a leg kick which misses Polls's front leg but catches the back leg as Polls tries to avoid it.
Polls misses with a straight right.
Polls throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coles.
Polls misses with a straight right.
Polls takes a swing at Coles's ribcage but misses.
Polls tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coles was well out of range. Poor timing from Polls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polls drives through with a takedown into guard.
Polls lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Polls throws and elbow that misses. Coles uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Polls's guard. Nice move by Coles!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coles looking to sit in guard and control but Polls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Polls throwing strikes but missing.
Coles is trying to keep Polls in close.
Coles is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Polls is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Coles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Polls trying to control the position from guard on top but Coles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polls throwing strikes from guard but Coles blocks nicely.
Polls has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coles looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Polls cracks Coles with an open hand slap.
Polls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coles defending well as Polls loads up on a big left hand.
Coles staying out of range there.
Polls misses with an uppercut. Coles saw that one coming.
Coles explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Polls misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coles.
A slow jab from Polls misses its intended target.
Coles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polls.
Polls throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Polls coming out on top.
Polls throws a looping overhand right but Coles ducks down to avoid it.
Polls looks for a takedown but Coles sprawls well.
Coles fakes the leg kick and cracks Polls in the body.
Dennis Coles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polls takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polls looks for a takedown but Coles sprawls well.
Dennis Coles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sim Polls.
Coles bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Polls's head.
Polls tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coles was well out of range. Poor timing from Polls.
Coles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coles throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Coles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Polls doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polls throws a jab when Coles was well out of range.
Coles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coles putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Polls in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Coles lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Coles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coles has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Coles!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holgersson comes to the cage accompanied by Peukaloisen retket. 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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147 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nils Holgersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Phillip McGee!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holgersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
Holgersson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGee slips under a jab.
McGee scores with a nice strike.
Holgersson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holgersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Holgersson.
Holgersson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGee finds it's way round the side to connect with Holgersson's head.
Nice body punch from McGee.
Holgersson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGee.
McGee throws a hook but Holgersson blocks it.
Holgersson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGee. That did some damage!
McGee blocks a leg kick.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holgersson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as McGee blocks the low kick.
Holgersson scores with a leg kick.
Good work by McGee as he checks the leg kick.
McGee moves out of range of the strikes.
McGee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holgersson.
McGee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holgersson. Holgersson obviously looking to wear him down.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holgersson moves away.
Holgersson staying out of range there.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holgersson.
McGee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holgersson misses with a combination
and McGee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Holgersson counters with a good low kick that McGee was not able to check.
Holgersson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holgersson misses with a combination
and McGee counters with a stiff right hand.
Holgersson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Holgersson looks to land a right hand but McGee moved out of range.
Holgersson lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGee will feel that in the morning.
McGee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holgersson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGee lands a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGee checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Holgersson.
Holgersson connects with a solid leg kick.
McGee lands a really nice looking cross but Holgersson seems unphased.
McGee misses with a body shot.
Holgersson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holgersson.
McGee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holgersson can pounce on him.
Holgersson lands a nice shot to the body.
McGee misses with a body shot
and Holgersson counters with a big head kick but McGee shrugs it off.
McGee thows a body shot but no joy.
Holgersson thows a body shot but no joy.
McGee lunges at Holgersson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holgersson's hand.
Holgersson misses the body punch
and McGee counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holgersson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
McGee works Holgersson's body with a nice hook.
Holgersson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGee misses with a wild body shot.
McGee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Holgersson.
A punch combination from McGee misses.
McGee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Holgersson misses with a hook to the body
and McGee counters with a nice body shot.
Holgersson ducks right into an uppercut from McGee.
Holgersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGee throws a body punch but Holgersson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Holgersson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holgersson's hands.
Holgersson slips under a jab.
Holgersson throws a leg kick which misses McGee's front leg but catches the back leg as McGee tries to avoid it.
Holgersson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holgersson.
A big left from Holgersson misses.
McGee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Holgersson counters with a head kick.
A left lands for McGee.
McGee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGee throws a looping overhand right but Holgersson ducks down to avoid it.
Holgersson throws the kick towards the body but McGee avoids it.
Nils Holgersson is winning the standup battle so far.
McGee looks to land a right hand but Holgersson moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGee with a jab.
Holgersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGee.
McGee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holgersson.
Holgersson is looking to score with low kicks.
McGee lands with a cross.
Holgersson throws a leg kick
enabling McGee to counter with a crisp jab.
Holgersson lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGee's sensitive parts.
Holgersson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holgersson moves forwards but McGee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Holgersson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McGee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holgersson moves away.
McGee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holgersson. Holgersson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nils Holgersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Holgersson.
McGee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holgersson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holgersson, right into the meat.
Holgersson throws the kick towards the body but McGee avoids it.
Holgersson throws an overhand right that lands on McGee's shoulder, as McGee tries to avoid the shot.
Holgersson pushes McGee away with a front kick.
McGee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holgersson can pounce on him.
Holgersson fakes the leg kick and cracks McGee in the body.
Holgersson slips under a jab.
Holgersson slips under a jab.
McGee needs to keep his hands up - Holgersson had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Holgersson.
Holgersson misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGee throws a jab but it's blocked by Holgersson.
McGee misses with a shot to the body
and Holgersson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McGee is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Holgersson.
Holgersson keeps McGee at a distance using the push kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Holgersson.
McGee misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Holgersson throws out a leg kick but McGee moves out of range and Holgersson only half commits.
Holgersson is looking to land body kicks.
Holgersson ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson throws a head kick that McGee semi-blocks.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee lands with an uppercut that bounces Holgersson off the cage and back into rage.
Holgersson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
Holgersson throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range.
McGee throws a shot from downtown. Holgersson moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holgersson.
McGee blocks a jab.
Holgersson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holgersson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGee slips under a jab from Holgersson.
McGee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holgersson.
McGee blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Holgersson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McGee lands a slapping body shot.
McGee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holgersson counters with a nice kick to the body.
McGee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holgersson cracks the inside of McGee's front leg.
McGee avoids a kick to the body.
McGee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Holgersson misses
and McGee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holgersson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Holgersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGee.
Holgersson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holgersson scores with a kick to the body.
McGee jabs Holgersson right on the nose. Holgersson blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGee. That did some damage!
Holgersson throws a leg kick but McGee moved away.
Holgersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nils Holgersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Holgersson misses.
Holgersson throws a jab but it's blocked by McGee.
Holgersson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGee digs a good body shot into Holgersson's ribs.
Holgersson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McGee.
Jab by McGee.
A jab from McGee misses.
Holgersson throws the kick towards the body but McGee avoids it.
The fighters circling - McGee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Holgersson misses with a few strikes there.
McGee misses with a body shot
and Holgersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGee moves out of range of the body kick from Holgersson.
McGee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
Holgersson tries a head kick but it misses.
McGee misses with a looping right.
Holgersson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McGee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Holgersson.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
Holgersson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Holgersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holgersson lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGee's sensitive parts.
Holgersson throws a push kick but McGee slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands with a good body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holgersson.
Holgersson looks to throw the jab but McGee is out of range.
McGee throws a body punch but Holgersson moves out of range.
Holgersson moves out of range of the strikes.
Holgersson scores with a nice body kick.
McGee checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - McGee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGee connects with the punch.
Holgersson ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
Holgersson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Holgersson tries a low kick but McGee avoids it.
McGee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holgersson moves away.
McGee looks to land a left hand but Holgersson moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. Holgersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holgersson, right into the meat.
Holgersson misses with a low kick as McGee jumps back.
The fighters circling - McGee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nils Holgersson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holgersson throws the kick towards the body but McGee avoids it.
Holgersson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holgersson connects with a jab.
McGee checks the leg kick.
McGee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holgersson.
Phillip McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGee misses with an uppercut. Holgersson saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Holgersson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holgersson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Holgersson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keiko Nakatomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daavid Haapalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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25
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Intelligent |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keiko Nakatomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daavid Haapalainen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakatomi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nakatomi lands a jab to the nose.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Nakatomi! Haapalainen is backing up but he can't get away as Nakatomi lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Haapalainen and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Keiko Nakatomi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thane Ostergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfons Hormann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ostergaard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Combichrist - Sent to Destroy. The key to victory for Thane Ostergaard has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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25
208 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thane Ostergaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfons Hormann!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hormann closes the distance and clinches up with Ostergaard, looking for a takedown. Hormann pushes Ostergaard against the cage but Ostergaard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hormann shoots in looking for a takedown. Ostergaard tries to sprawl out of it but Hormann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ostergaard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ostergaard drops Hormann with a beautiful combination! Hormann stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ostergaard is looking for the KO!
It looks like Alfons Hormann has been cut.
Ostergaard swinging wildly here.
Ostergaard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ostergaard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ostergaard throws a sloppy head kick and Hormann moves out of range easily.
Ostergaard drops Hormann with a beautiful combination! Hormann stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ostergaard is looking for the KO!
Hormann is rocked!
Thane Ostergaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Ostergaard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hormann is still on wobbly legs! Can Ostergaard finish him?
Hormann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thane Ostergaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfons Hormann.
Some wild striking there from Ostergaard.
Hormann seems to have recovered his senses.
Hormann gets a takedown into half guard.
Hormann is trying to control. Ostergaard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hormann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ostergaard sees it coming and defends easily.
Hormann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ostergaard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hormann.
Hormann looks gassed!
Hormann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ostergaard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hormann.
Hormann stops Ostergaard from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ostergaard keeping hold of Hormann's head, controlling as best he can.
Ostergaard tries to roll over but Hormann keeps him under control.
Hormann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hormann is looking for a kimura but Ostergaard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hormann to get the leverage.
Ostergaard trying to hold on to Hormann's head to control him but Hormann postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hormann trying to pass the guard but Ostergaard defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ostergaard connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Hormann to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Ostergaard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thane Ostergaard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocko Itleri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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18
173 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Calzaghe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocko Itleri!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calzaghe lands with an uppercut that bounces Itleri off the cage and back into rage.
Calzaghe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Itleri misses with a combination
enabling Calzaghe to counter with a crisp jab.
Itleri is rocked!
Itleri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Itleri is still on wobbly legs! Can Calzaghe finish him?
Calzaghe feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Itleri crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Calzaghe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Luhtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duane Jackson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Luhtanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Duane Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luhtanen.
A slow jab from Luhtanen misses its intended target.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luhtanen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Henrik Luhtanen has been cut.
Luhtanen looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Luhtanen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Luhtanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luhtanen throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Luhtanen.
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luhtanen tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luhtanen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jackson is keen to just control but Luhtanen is a slippery customer.
Luhtanen trying to control but Jackson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Luhtanen dodges it nicely.
Luhtanen is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Luhtanen is looking for a sweep.
Jackson is working Luhtanen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Luhtanen is keeping him busy.
Luhtanen is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson moves into full mount!
Luhtanen is trying desperately to improve position.
Luhtanen trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jackson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jackson trying to control but Luhtanen is having none of it.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Luhtanen tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Luhtanen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Jackson won't let Luhtanen get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jackson with good strikes from the mount here!
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Luhtanen hang on?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duane Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henrik Luhtanen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Luhtanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luhtanen misses with a double jab.
Luhtanen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Luhtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Luhtanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Luhtanen is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Luhtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Luhtanen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Luhtanen takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Luhtanen throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Luhtanen misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luhtanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Henrik Luhtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duane Jackson.
Luhtanen lands a slapping body shot.
Luhtanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luhtanen misses with a double jab.
Luhtanen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Luhtanen dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Jackson misses with a combination
and Luhtanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Luhtanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luhtanen lands a body shot.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luhtanen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Luhtanen clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luhtanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Luhtanen lands a body shot.
Luhtanen dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Luhtanen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson is rocked!
Luhtanen takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Luhtanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luhtanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Luhtanen with a nice cross.
Luhtanen misses with a few strikes there.
Luhtanen digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Luhtanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Luhtanen jabs at Jackson's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen lands with a cross.
Henrik Luhtanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Luhtanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Henrik Luhtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Luhtanen throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Luhtanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luhtanen works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luhtanen to score with a decent uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Luhtanen there.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luhtanen moves away.
Luhtanen tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luhtanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luhtanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
A nice combination there by Luhtanen.
Henrik Luhtanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luhtanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luhtanen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Luhtanen dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Luhtanen misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Luhtanen.
Luhtanen misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luhtanen.
Luhtanen jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jackson. Luhtanen shrugs it off though.
Luhtanen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luhtanen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luhtanen keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Luhtanen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henrik Luhtanen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Luhtanen ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Luhtanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Luhtanen misses with a body shot.
Luhtanen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Luhtanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luhtanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luhtanen cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Luhtanen.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luhtanen to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Luhtanen finish him?
Jackson swings for the body but Luhtanen moves out of range.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Luhtanen.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luhtanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Luhtanen misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Luhtanen.
Luhtanen misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Luhtanen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Luhtanen is avoiding damage well.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Luhtanen down.
Luhtanen wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen regains half guard, as Jackson was trying to land strikes.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Luhtanen is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Luhtanen is looking to get back to is feet but Jackson passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson working the ground and pound from side control.
Luhtanen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luhtanen keeps working.
Duane Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson is trying to ground and pound but Luhtanen uses the momentary lack of control by Jackson to regain half guard.
Luhtanen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jackson manages to mount him!
Jackson misses with a head shot.
Luhtanen is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Duane Jackson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Henrik Luhtanen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luhtanen moves away.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Luhtanen misses with a two punch combination.
Luhtanen lands with a cross.
Luhtanen looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luhtanen throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luhtanen. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Luhtanen missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Luhtanen.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Luhtanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Luhtanen misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson slips a straight right by Luhtanen.
Luhtanen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luhtanen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luhtanen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luhtanen lands a jab.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson misses the body punch
and Luhtanen counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson slips a straight right by Luhtanen.
Jackson catches Luhtanen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Luhtanen looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Luhtanen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luhtanen misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Luhtanen is rocked!
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luhtanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Luhtanen throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen walks into a left hand.
Luhtanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Luhtanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Luhtanen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Luhtanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luhtanen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Henrik Luhtanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Luhtanen throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Luhtanen throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luhtanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Luhtanen slips a jab from Jackson.
Luhtanen lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into rage.
Luhtanen punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen lands with a good body shot.
Luhtanen defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Luhtanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Luhtanen throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Luhtanen cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Luhtanen as he connects with a hook.
Luhtanen throws a combination that misses
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Luhtanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luhtanen looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Luhtanen counters with a right hand to the body.
Luhtanen lands a two punch combo.
Luhtanen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Luhtanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luhtanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Luhtanen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luhtanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Luhtanen connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Luhtanen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Luhtanen had his way with Duane Jackson in that round.
The cut man is working on Henrik Luhtanen'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. This is the final round!
Jackson lands a jab.
Luhtanen avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Luhtanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen jabs at Jackson's body.
Luhtanen scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson slips a jab from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen lands a jab to the head.
Luhtanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luhtanen misses with a body shot.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luhtanen.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Luhtanen moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Luhtanen. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Luhtanen throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Luhtanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luhtanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Luhtanen catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Luhtanen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luhtanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Luhtanen throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luhtanen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luhtanen avoids it really well and circles away.
Luhtanen lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Luhtanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luhtanen misses with the combination.
Luhtanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Nice body punch from Luhtanen.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Luhtanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luhtanen sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Luhtanen slips a straight right by Jackson.
Luhtanen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luhtanen as he jumps to the side.
Jackson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Luhtanen.
Nice body punch from Luhtanen.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Luhtanen ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Luhtanen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henrik Luhtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duane Jackson.
Luhtanen lands with a nice body punch.
Luhtanen looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Luhtanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Luhtanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Luhtanen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Luhtanen connects with a single shot there.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Luhtanen saw that one coming.
Luhtanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Luhtanen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henrik Luhtanen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Luhtanen 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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