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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon comes to the cage accompanied by Seek & Destroy. Bader has chosen This Is War as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ken Bader has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ken Bader!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bader wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bader keeps working.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but Bader defending well.
Bader tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
Dixon tries to pass to full mount but Bader defends it.
Bader is looking for a sweep. Dixon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dixon wants to free his trapped foot but Bader is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dixon is working for a kimura but Bader is defending it quite comfortably.
Dixon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bader on the ground.
Dixon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bader doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dixon.
Bader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dixon pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon seems to be looking for submissions.
Dixon prevents Bader from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Dixon there.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but Bader defending well.
Bader gets full guard.
Bader working a defensive guard here.
Bader is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dixon is aware though and is defending well.
Bader is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dixon is controlling him.
Dixon is looking to work some ground and pound but Bader has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dixon postures up in Bader's guard and throws a big left but Bader blocks it.
Bader is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bader keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Bader trying to control the position.
Dixon trying to control but Bader is working from the bottom.
Bader is trying to control the position but Dixon postures up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ken Bader hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dixon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dixon lands in his opponent's guard.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader trying to control the position.
Dixon throwing strikes from guard but Bader blocks nicely.
Dixon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bader tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bader working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dixon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bader wants to sweep but no luck.
Bader trying to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ken Bader hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bader napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bader prevents Dixon from moving into mount.
Dixon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a strike aimed at the side of Bader's head but Bader avoids it well.
Dixon is breathing heavily.
Bader manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bader gets back to full guard.
Bader is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bader is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dixon sees it coming and defends easily.
Dixon is refusing to be controlled, as Bader sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Dixon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bader bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bader showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dixon.
Bader misses with a body shot
and Dixon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dixon.
A head punch on the inside from Bader fails to land.
Bader is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bader ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bader lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bader fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dixon throws a series of punches but Bader avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bader looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bader connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Bader scores with a four punch combination!
Dixon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anthony Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bader scores with a one two! Dixon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bader gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dixon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dixon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bader looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dixon is one step ahead there.
Dixon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dixon stops Bader from standing up.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bader swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dixon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dixon is in close to Bader's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bader wants to get back to his feet but Dixon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon stopping the sweep attempt from Bader.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Bader is keeping the position.
That's two 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.
Bader looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dixon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bader manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bader fails to advance to Dixon's back.
Dixon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader trying to control but Dixon is having none of it.
Bader is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Bader trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dixon has given up his back. Will we see Bader going for some submissions?
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.
Dixon holding on to Bader's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Bader is trying to control but Dixon is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Dixon is squirming around, avoiding Bader's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bader takes Dixon's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dixon is in trouble.
Bader is looking to control Dixon but Dixon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ken Bader will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bader throws a combination. Dixon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bader napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bader is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bader is trying to control Dixon's posture but Dixon avoids it.
Bader tries to buck Dixon off but Dixon is having none of it.
Anthony Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bader can't do much from the bottom here.
Dixon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ground and pound from Dixon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dixon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bader is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bader manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader is pressing down on Dixon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bader has his foot on Dixon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dixon works his way back into a safe position though.
Bader is trying to keep Dixon in close.
Bader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bader avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bader is looking for a triangle but Dixon pushes his legs off easily.
Bader is trying to keep Dixon in close.
Bader tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bader is trying to control the position but Dixon postures up.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Bader keeps moving.
Dixon won't allow Bader to sweep him here.
Bader is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dixon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dixon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bader tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bader trying to keep a closed guard but Dixon is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bader preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dixon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dixon landing some decent shots from guard.
Dixon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dixon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dixon throws a big right hand that misses.
Dixon postures up in Bader's guard and throws a big left but Bader blocks it.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bader is trying to control the position but Dixon postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bader keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Bader tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bader swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bader has his foot on Dixon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dixon works his way back into a safe position though.
Bader 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.
Dixon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bader is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dixon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bader looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dixon is one step ahead there.
Bader preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dixon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bader is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bader preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dixon 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Dixon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Pace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masaya Erta Ale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erta Ale has chosen Evil Boy as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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173 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Pace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Masaya Erta Ale!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Erta Ale circles away quickly and effectively.
Pace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erta Ale manages to avoid it.
Pace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pace bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Erta Ale is trying to control Pace's posture but Pace avoids it.
Pace working the strikes but Erta Ale uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Erta Ale is trying to maintain the position but Pace is very close to passing his half guard.
Pace wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Erta Ale uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Erta Ale manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erta Ale moves to take his opponent's back.
Pace defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Erta Ale tries to keep control of the position but Pace is staying busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pace wants to control his opponent's hands but Erta Ale gets his hands free.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Pace's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pace looking very determined here, making life difficult for Erta Ale.
Pace can't escape the position.
Pace trying to control the hands but Erta Ale breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erta Ale is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Pace is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Masaya Erta Ale!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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186 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Black avoids the head kick by Lee.
Black swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lee looks to clinch
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Black scores with a leg kick.
Lee looks gassed!
Black looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Black throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Black is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Black. That's going to slow Lee down.
Black feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Black lands a high kick to the side of Lee's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Black dives into guard, looking to finish.
It looks like Bruce Lee has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black stands up and waves to Lee to follow him.
Black drops his shoulder and cracks Lee with a huge uppercut! Lee goes down! Can Black finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Black gets to his feet. Lee looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bruce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Black.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Black feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lee's calf.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Black lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Black.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A leg kick checked by Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Lee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee checks a low kick from Black.
Black throws a leg kick that misses.
Black shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lee eats them both and turns towards Black to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Black throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a head kick. That will keep Black thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Black misses
and Lee counters with a head kick. That will keep Black thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A head kick by Lee misses
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Lee misses
and Black counters with a slapping leg kick.
Black looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Black goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joe Black is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Black does it's job there.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Black counters with a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Black, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Black.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a jab.
A big left from Black misses.
Black scores with a one two! Lee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Black - the referee stops the clock and Lee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Black. Lee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Black counters with a body kick that stops Lee in his tracks momentarily.
Black misses with a low kick.
Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Black dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Lee's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Black swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Black makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Black throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joe Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black sizes up Lee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Black lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Black dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Black keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Black bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Black cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Black throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Black walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Black.
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Black attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
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.
An inside leg kick from Black misses.
A lazy body kick from Lee
and Black counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Black scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Black counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
Bruce Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Black showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Black 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Black!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Dickerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 Helsinki, Julio Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dick Dickerson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickerson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dickerson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dickerson feints a jab promting Montoya to slip. Dickerson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Montoya slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Montoya moves to clinch but Dickerson breaks away
and Dickerson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montoya tries to keep at a distance but Dickerson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Montoya jumps guard but Dickerson stands there with Montoya around his waist. Montoya gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Montoya fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dickerson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Montoya tries to score a body lock takedown but Dickerson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Montoya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montoya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dickerson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Montoya breaks the clinch.
Montoya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Montoya checks a leg kick.
Montoya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dickerson counters with a series of strikes. Montoya will be more careful next time no doubt.
Montoya is looking to clinch but Dickerson is avoiding it.
Dick Dickerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickerson stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickerson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dickerson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Montoya is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Montoya has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dickerson is proving hard to escape from.
Dickerson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya won't allow Dickerson to get back to his feet.
Dickerson is looking to sweep but instead, Montoya has passed into half guard.
Montoya is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Montoya decides to return to a standing position.
Dickerson looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickerson throws a right hand that Montoya ducks under and follows up with a left that Montoya also avoids with ease.
Dickerson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montoya.
Dickerson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dickerson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Montoya counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dickerson's guard now.
Montoya stands up and waves to Dickerson to follow him.
Dickerson fails to land with a series of punches.
Montoya shoots in for a double leg but Dickerson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dickerson swinging wildly here.
Dickerson slaps away a takedown attempt from Montoya, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Montoya misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya moves in looking to clinch but Dickerson pushes him off.
Montoya connects with a solid leg kick.
Dickerson swats away the attempt to clinch by Montoya.
Dickerson tries for a takedown but Montoya sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Montoya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Montoya throws a head punch that misses.
Montoya has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dickerson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montoya is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Dickerson with him. Dickerson is trying to defend but Montoya has an arm under the chin now! Dickerson grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julio Montoya!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Verdun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuikka Jaakkola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Verdun comes to the cage accompanied by Foo Fighters - Pretender. Kuikka Jaakkola will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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192 lbs
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192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mathias Verdun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuikka Jaakkola!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaakkola with a lazy takedown attempt
and Verdun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaakkola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Verdun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaakkola throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Verdun to counter with a crisp jab.
Verdun checks a low kick from Jaakkola.
Verdun moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Mathias Verdun has been cut.
Jaakkola falls off balance throwing a combination
and Verdun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jaakkola throws a looping overhand right but Verdun ducks down to avoid it.
Jaakkola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Verdun walks into a straight right hand from Jaakkola.
Jaakkola misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verdun shoots for a takedown but Jaakkola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jaakkola looks to clinch
and Verdun counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jaakkola's guard now.
Verdun thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Verdun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jaakkola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Verdun with a nice head shot there.
Jaakkola looks gassed!
Verdun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Verdun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Verdun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Verdun chips away with some ground and pound.
Verdun has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Verdun postures up in Jaakkola's guard and throws a big left but Jaakkola blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verdun is pushing down on Jaakkola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jaakkola is fighting to maintain full guard but Verdun has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jaakkola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Verdun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Verdun looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Verdun is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jaakkola wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaakkola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Verdun thows a huge punch but Jaakkola dodges it nicely.
Verdun seems to be looking for submissions.
Verdun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Verdun throwing shots but Jaakkola is blocking nicely.
Verdun is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaakkola sees it coming and defends easily.
Verdun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jaakkola's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Verdun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jaakkola's head.
Verdun is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jaakkola doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Verdun.
Verdun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jaakkola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Verdun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Verdun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mathias Verdun's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Verdun is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jaakkola throws a series of punches but Verdun avoids them all with ease.
Verdun slips a straight right by Jaakkola.
Jaakkola loads up on a big right hand but Verdun slips the punch.
Jaakkola misses with a hook. Verdun ducked under it nicely.
Jaakkola misses with a combination
so Verdun counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jaakkola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Verdun throws a big right hand that misses.
Verdun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Verdun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jaakkola can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaakkola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Verdun is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Verdun is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Verdun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Verdun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jaakkola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Verdun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jaakkola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Verdun.
Jaakkola is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Verdun is controlling him.
Verdun chips away with some ground and pound.
Verdun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaakkola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Verdun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Verdun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Verdun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verdun thows a big elbow that misses.
Verdun scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Verdun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Verdun is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jaakkola is trying to keep Verdun in close.
Verdun throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Verdun throwing strikes from guard but Jaakkola blocks nicely.
Verdun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaakkola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Verdun postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Verdun throwing strikes but missing.
Verdun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verdun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Verdun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Verdun dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mathias Verdun's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Verdun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaakkola.
Jaakkola displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Verdun.
Jaakkola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jaakkola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaakkola throws a body punch but Verdun moves out of range.
Kuikka Jaakkola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaakkola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaakkola misses with a lunging right hand
and Verdun counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Verdun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jaakkola's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jaakkola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Verdun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaakkola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Verdun.
Verdun winds up and cracks Jaakkola with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Verdun is working for a submission of some sort.
Verdun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Verdun working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jaakkola's thigh. Jaakkola counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Verdun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Verdun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verdun drops back looking for a leg! Jaakkola is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jaakkola manages to kick Verdun off! Verdun jumps back into Jaakkola's guard.
Verdun is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Verdun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaakkola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaakkola wants to stand up but Verdun is controlling him.
Verdun thows a big elbow that misses.
Verdun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Verdun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Verdun lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Verdun's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Verdun throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Jaakkola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuikka Jaakkola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Verdun throws a big right hand that misses.
Verdun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Verdun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Verdun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Verdun thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jaakkola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Verdun.
Mathias Verdun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verdun controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathias Verdun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Verdun, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathias Verdun!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dani Kamarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lyles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyles is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Who - I Can See For Miles. John Lyles will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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18
147 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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20
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dani Kamarainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Lyles!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamarainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lyles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lyles scores with a takedown into Kamarainen's guard.
Lyles trying to control but Kamarainen is working from the bottom.
Lyles trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kamarainen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lyles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kamarainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lyles is trying to control the position but Kamarainen postures up.
Kamarainen trying to control but Lyles is working from the bottom.
Lyles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lyles controls Kamarainen momentarily but Kamarainen frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lyles holds on and takes a little breather.
Kamarainen wants to control from the top but Lyles keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamarainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lyles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamarainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kamarainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lyles counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kamarainen's guard now.
Kamarainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lyles is trying to control Kamarainen's posture. Kamarainen takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Lyles! Kamarainen is rotating here... this could be the end... Lyles is out! Kamarainen has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dani Kamarainen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sunil Ganga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce McBrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce McBrain has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sunil Ganga's chin.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sunil Ganga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce McBrain!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBrain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ganga lands with an uppercut that bounces McBrain off the cage and back into rage.
It looks like Bruce McBrain has been cut.
McBrain throws a body punch but Ganga moves out of range.
McBrain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ganga moves away.
Ganga is looking to clinch but McBrain is avoiding it.
Ganga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McBrain's head.
Nice defenses there by Ganga.
Ganga is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops McBrain like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving McBrain from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sunil Ganga!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paula Abdul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Kuristaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
183 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paula Abdul!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Kuristaja!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdul misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuristaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Abdul throws a right and a left that Kuristaja avoids nicely.
Abdul lands with a nice combination. Kuristaja backs away looking to recover.
Kuristaja fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abdul lands a jab to the nose.
Kuristaja finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abdul tries to bum rush Kuristaja with a series of wild strikes but Kuristaja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuristaja.
Kuristaja connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paula Abdul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuristaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdul.
Abdul digs a good body shot into Kuristaja's ribs.
Kuristaja throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Abdul misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuristaja counters with a straight right hand.
Abdul misses with a shot to the body
and Kuristaja counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuristaja manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Kuristaja.
Abdul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuristaja manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul blocks a head kick by Kuristaja.
Abdul checks a low kick from Kuristaja.
Abdul throws a combination that misses
and Kuristaja counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuristaja tries a knee to the head but Abdul blocks it.
Abdul tries to pull guard but Kuristaja won't allow it.
Abdul jumps guard but Kuristaja stands there with Abdul around his waist. Abdul gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kuristaja scores with a shot to the side of Abdul's head.
Kuristaja is stalling here.
Kuristaja with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abdul fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paula Abdul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuristaja misses with a knee strike.
Abdul fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Abdul managing to block the knees to the body from Kuristaja.
Kuristaja trying to land knees to the body.
Abdul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuristaja.
Kuristaja misses with a knee strike.
Kuristaja using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kuristaja misses with a knee strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Abdul.
Kuristaja looking to throw knees to the head but Abdul is blocking nicely.
Kuristaja taking a breather.
Abdul manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Abdul pulls Kuristaja in close to prevent any damage.
Abdul trying to control the position.
Abdul controlling Kuristaja's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paula Abdul has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Abdul misses with a combination
and Kuristaja counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Abdul is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Abdul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdul swings for the body but Kuristaja moves out of range.
Abdul takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Abdul scores with a shot to the body.
Abdul throws an off balance right hand
and Kuristaja counters with a leg kick.
Kuristaja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuristaja avoids the body shot from Abdul.
Abdul misses with a right hand
and Kuristaja counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuristaja counters with a body kick that stops Abdul in his tracks momentarily.
Kuristaja closes the distance and clinches.
Kuristaja tries to land a knee to the head but Abdul blocks with his arms.
Kuristaja displaying some good clinch control by pressing Abdul up against the cage.
Kuristaja throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abdul blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuristaja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuristaja taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kuristaja tries to land a knee to the head but Abdul blocks with his arms.
Come on Kuristaja - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kuristaja throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abdul blocks it with crossed arms.
Abdul tries to pull guard but Kuristaja won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of stalling here from Kuristaja.
Nice body punch from Abdul - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuristaja tries to land knees in the clinch but Abdul avoids the damage to the body.
Abdul has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kuristaja uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Kuristaja dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kuristaja lets loose with a powerful body kick. Abdul will feel that in the morning.
Kuristaja throws a leg kick but Abdul checks it.
Abdul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuristaja at a distance.
Kuristaja drives through and clinches with Abdul against the cage.
Kuristaja is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kuristaja misses with a knee strike.
Abdul blocks the elbow strike.
Kuristaja throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuristaja using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abdul has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abdul stalling in the clinch but Kuristaja improves position.
Abdul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuristaja tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuristaja misses with a knee strike.
Kuristaja is breathing heavily.
Abdul tries to pull guard but Kuristaja holds him up against the cage and eventually Abdul drops back down to his feet.
Abdul pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul controls Kuristaja momentarily but Kuristaja frees himself.
Abdul 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.
Abdul has his hands on Kuristaja's head, controlling the position.
Kuristaja has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Abdul is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two 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 ref stands the fighters back up. Paula Abdul wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A good leg kick by Kuristaja.
Kuristaja throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kuristaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuristaja moves in looking to clinch but Abdul pushes him off.
Abdul misses with the combination.
A combination from Abdul does no damage.
Abdul throws a body punch but Kuristaja moves out of range.
Abdul misses with a series of wild punches.
Abdul scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kuristaja feints and then cracks Abdul's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abdul down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul takes a swing at Kuristaja's ribcage but misses.
Abdul tries to bum rush Kuristaja with a series of wild strikes but Kuristaja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paula Abdul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdul takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuristaja slips a jab and a cross from Abdul.
Kuristaja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuristaja takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Abdul throws out a loose jab but Kuristaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuristaja on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abdul keeps the fight on the outside.
Abdul blocks a head kick by Kuristaja.
Kuristaja tries to clinch up but Abdul circles away and keeps his distance.
Abdul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuristaja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abdul takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Abdul takes a swing at Kuristaja's ribcage but misses.
Kuristaja throws a head kick that misses
letting Abdul counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuristaja defending well as Abdul loads up on a big left hand.
Abdul ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuristaja gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Abdul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuristaja moves away.
Kuristaja throws a hook to the side of Abdul's head but Abdul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuristaja moves in looking to clinch but Abdul pushes him off.
Kuristaja fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abdul. Kuristaja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abdul scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Abdul does no damage.
Abdul cracks Kuristaja with a right hand to the side of the head.
Abdul scores with a hook to the body. Kuristaja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdul looks to land a combination but Kuristaja avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paula Abdul dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Abdul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdul lands a nice shot that snaps Kuristaja's head back.
Abdul swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuristaja counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kuristaja.
Abdul tries to pull guard but Kuristaja holds him up against the cage and eventually Abdul drops back down to his feet.
Abdul manages to pull guard.
Abdul 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.
Abdul is working hard here to advance position.
Kuristaja stands up from Abdul's guard - Kuristaja perhaps looking for a knockout.
Abdul swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuristaja.
Abdul blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuristaja counters with a body kick.
Abdul misses the shot to the body.
Abdul lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Abdul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuristaja takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuristaja avoids the body shot from Abdul.
Abdul is looking to wear down Kuristaja with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Abdul keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuristaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdul.
Abdul throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuristaja counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abdul's knee momentarily.
Kuristaja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuristaja scores with a nice body kick.
Abdul connects with a body shot that sends Kuristaja's belly button to the back.
Abdul misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul misses with a hook to the body
and Kuristaja counters with a low kick, right behind Abdul 's knee.
Kuristaja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abdul will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Abdul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abdul works Kuristaja's body with a nice hook.
Abdul thows a body shot but no joy.
Abdul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abdul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuristaja manages to avoid it.
Abdul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Abdul takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuristaja's head.
Kuristaja takes one to the chin there.
Kuristaja is looking to chop away at Abdul's legs.
Kuristaja wants to clinch.
Abdul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuristaja.
Sami Kuristaja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul throws a combination. Kuristaja tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kuristaja takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuristaja with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abdul breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Abdul.
Kuristaja is looking to clinch.
Abdul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuristaja counters with an inside leg kick.
Kuristaja throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Abdul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abdul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abdul misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuristaja slips a jab and a cross from Abdul.
Kuristaja moves away from the strike by Abdul.
Abdul misses with a shot to the body
and Kuristaja makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Abdul really felt that one!
Abdul pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kuristaja back to the cage. Abdul follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Abdul scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abdul misses with a jab to the body
and Kuristaja counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Abdul throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuristaja counters with a good, hard body kick but Abdul shrugs it off.
Good work by Abdul as he checks the leg kick.
Kuristaja throws a head kick that Abdul semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdul thows a body shot but no joy.
Kuristaja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abdul.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdul just misses with a punch to the body.
Abdul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuristaja.
Kuristaja lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sami Kuristaja just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Abdul just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuristaja misses with a low kick.
Abdul lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuristaja off the cage and back into rage.
Kuristaja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuristaja throws the kick towards the body but Abdul avoids it.
Abdul misses with a body shot
and Kuristaja counters with a straight right hand.
Abdul misses with a few strikes there.
Kuristaja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abdul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdul tries to bum rush Kuristaja with a series of wild strikes but Kuristaja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuristaja counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Abdul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuristaja doesn't seem phased though.
Kuristaja connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kuristaja. That's going to slow Abdul down.
Abdul misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuristaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdul.
Abdul thows a body shot but no joy.
Kuristaja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abdul misses the body punch
and Kuristaja makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kuristaja throws a head kick that half lands.
Kuristaja moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Abdul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuristaja moves away.
Abdul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abdul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kuristaja counters with a good, hard body kick but Abdul shrugs it off.
Abdul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abdul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kuristaja to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuristaja throws a wild body kick that Abdul sees coming a mile off.
Abdul blocks a leg kick.
Kuristaja has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuristaja scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuristaja fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abdul has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kuristaja lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuristaja tries to close the distance and clinch but Abdul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuristaja misses with a body kick.
Abdul throws an off balance right hand
and Kuristaja holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Abdul fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kuristaja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuristaja with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuristaja tries to land a knee to the head but Abdul blocks with his arms.
Kuristaja is stalling here.
Abdul tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuristaja smiles and moves away.
A slow jab from Abdul misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul blocks a head kick by Kuristaja.
Abdul misses the body punch
and Kuristaja counters with a good, hard body kick but Abdul shrugs it off.
Kuristaja tries to move into range but Abdul moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Abdul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuristaja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abdul takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kuristaja moves into the clinch.
Kuristaja misses with a knee strike.
Kuristaja misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abdul.
Abdul stalling.
Kuristaja putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Abdul in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Kuristaja.
Kuristaja tries to land a knee to the head but Abdul blocks with his arms.
Kuristaja misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuristaja looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abdul jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuristaja walks away with a smile on his face. Abdul gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paula Abdul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuristaja throws a predictable looking body shot
and Abdul counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuristaja avoids the body shot from Abdul.
Kuristaja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abdul comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abdul misses with a double jab
and Kuristaja counters with a body kick.
Abdul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuristaja momentarily.
Abdul is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kuristaja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abdul swings for the body but Kuristaja moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdul looks to land a combination but Kuristaja avoids it well.
Kuristaja jabs at Abdul's body.
Kuristaja takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Kuristaja dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kuristaja is looking to chop away at Abdul's legs.
Abdul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuristaja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abdul just misses with a punch to the body.
Abdul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abdul throws a nice looking combination but Kuristaja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abdul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuristaja in his tracks.
Abdul misses with an uppercut.
Abdul misses with a double jab
and Kuristaja counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Abdul is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Abdul misses with a double jab
and Kuristaja counters with a good, hard body kick but Abdul shrugs it off.
Kuristaja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuristaja takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Abdul!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuristaja.
Kuristaja attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kuristaja showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abdul.
Kuristaja chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abdul connects with a body shot.
Kuristaja has closed the distance and engaged Abdul in a clinch.
Kuristaja stalling the fight.
Kuristaja utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kuristaja with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuristaja looking to throw knees to the head but Abdul is blocking nicely.
Kuristaja trying to land knees to the body.
Kuristaja with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuristaja manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuristaja keeps control of Abdul as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuristaja throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abdul blocks it with crossed arms.
Abdul tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuristaja smiles and moves away.
Kuristaja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abdul.
Abdul misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuristaja avoids the body shot from Abdul.
Abdul with a hook.
Abdul misses with a double jab
and Kuristaja counters with a low kick, right behind Abdul 's knee.
Kuristaja cracks the inside of Abdul's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Abdul.
Kuristaja takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abdul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuristaja staying out of range there.
Abdul swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuristaja.
Abdul misses with a few strikes there.
Sami Kuristaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abdul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abdul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuristaja.
Abdul throws a right hand that Kuristaja ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuristaja also avoids with ease.
Kuristaja scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abdul stuns Kuristaja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the body from Abdul misses
and Kuristaja counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kuristaja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Kuristaja.
Kuristaja misses with a knee strike.
Abdul tries to break the clinch but Kuristaja is controlling the position.
Kuristaja misses with a body punch.
Abdul takes a shot to the head.
Paula Abdul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuristaja trying to land knees to the body.
Kuristaja prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kuristaja tries to land knees in the clinch but Abdul avoids the damage to the body.
Kuristaja tries to land a knee to the head but Abdul blocks with his arms.
Kuristaja tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuristaja lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Paula Abdul has been cut.
Abdul is leaning against Kuristaja and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Kuristaja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuristaja has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Kuristaja!
Sami Kuristaja is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baeddan Mc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mc comes into the arena with The Choice Is Yours (This or That) by Black Sheep blaring out of the sound system. Bong has chosen Hits From The Bong as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baeddan Mc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Bong!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mc takes the fight into the clinch.
Bong tries for a takedown but Mc manages to get underhooks.
Bong has picked Mc up - he's going for a ride! Bong dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mc has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bong is working away from the top position though.
Mc tries to get to full guard but Bong has control of the leg.
Bong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mc has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mc won't allow Bong to pass to mount.
Mc wants to control but Bong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bong.
Bong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bong wants to control but Mc is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong wants to work for an arm triangle but Mc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mc is in trouble now - Bong has advanced to mount!
Mc is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mc is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mc looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Mc trying to control the hands but Bong breaks the grip.
Bong patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mc breaks Bong's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc looking to sit in guard and control but Bong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bong 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.
Mc has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bong is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mc.
Mc sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bong wants to control but Mc is keeping him busy.
Mc tries to get to full guard but Bong has control of the leg.
Well, if Bong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mc is in trouble now - Bong has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mc is looking to escape.
Mc is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bong controlling from mount.
Bong looking to control but Mc is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mc is desperately trying to improve his position but Bong has a good base and remains in mount.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bong with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mc is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Mc is working hard here to advance position.
Bong is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Bong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). The Bong!
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