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CEC 156 : Consequences PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between El Spico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mulroon Deforz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mulroon Deforz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, El Spico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mulroon Deforz!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spico throws a head kick that misses.
Deforz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spico rushes Deforz and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spico.
Deforz breaks the clinch.
Deforz misses with a double jab.
Deforz jabs Spico to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spico throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Deforz's head.
Spico doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Deforz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Spico misses.
El Spico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Deforz misses.
Spico throws a head kick that misses.
Deforz connects with a looping right hand.
Spico has closed the distance and engaged Deforz in a clinch.
Spico connects with a nasty looking knee right to Deforz's face.
Deforz lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Deforz as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deforz lands with a light punch inside.
Spico misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deforz breaks the clinch.
Spico clinches with his opponent.
Spico pushes off an throws an elbow but Deforz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Deforz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Deforz lands with a short shot to the head.
Deforz lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deforz scores with a shot to the side of Spico's head.
Deforz scores with a shot to the side of Spico's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Deforz.
Knees to the body from Spico.
Spico is breathing heavily.
Deforz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spico backwards.
Deforz lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Deforz.
Spico pushes off an throws an elbow but Deforz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Deforz lands a nice uppercut.
Spico misses with a punch on the inside.
Spico can't find room to land a body shot as Deforz controls the action.
Deforz lands an uppercut.
Spico tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Deforz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spico misses with a body kick.
Spico forces Deforz back against the cage and clinches.
Deforz lands a shoulder strike.
Deforz lands with a light punch inside.
Deforz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deforz presses Spico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Deforz.
Deforz manages to break the clinch.
Spico takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Deforz scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Deforz finds it's way through Spico's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deforz throws a head kick but Spico moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spico clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Spico.
Deforz manages to break the clinch.
Spico closes the distance and pushes Deforz back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Deforz as the two fighters clinch.
Deforz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spico is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deforz is defending well for now.
Deforz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deforz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Deforz lands a body shot.
Spico takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Deforz scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body punch from Deforz.
Spico takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Deforz instigates a clinch.
Deforz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Deforz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spico backwards.
Deforz lands a nice shot to the body.
Deforz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deforz lands the left hand.
Spico has Deforz up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Deforz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deforz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Deforz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Deforz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spico pushes Deforz up against the cage in a clinch.
Deforz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Deforz scores with a hook to the body.
Deforz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Deforz.
Deforz lands with a left to the head.
Spico takes a shot to the head.
Deforz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Deforz as the two fighters clinch.
Deforz breaks from the clinch.
Spico on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Deforz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deforz thuds his right hand into Spico's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Deforz stuns Spico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spico takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Deforz gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Deforz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Deforz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deforz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Deforz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Deforz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Deforz pushes Spico back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spico takes a shot to the head.
Deforz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spico or not.
Deforz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deforz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spico gets tackled into the cage by Deforz. Deforz maintains the clinch.
Spico works on Deforz's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Spico fails to land.
Spico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deforz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Deforz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spico backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Deforz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Deforz.
Deforz blocks an elbow strike.
Deforz prevents a body shot from Spico.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spico throws a head punch that misses.
Deforz pushes Spico back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deforz managing to block the knees to the body from Spico.
Deforz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deforz taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Deforz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mulroon Deforz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Deforz throws a right and a left that Spico avoids nicely.
Spico takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Deforz clinches up against the cage.
Deforz lands a hook that snaps the head of Spico backwards.
Deforz managing to block the knees to the body from Spico.
Spico tries a body shot but Deforz blocks it.
Deforz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Deforz.
Deforz lands an uppercut.
Spico lands a left hand.
Deforz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Deforz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Spico just misses with a elbow thrown towards Deforz's brow.
Deforz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spico misses with an elbow strike.
Deforz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deforz.
Mulroon Deforz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Deforz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spico tries a body shot but Deforz blocks it.
Deforz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Deforz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Spico just misses with a elbow thrown towards Deforz's brow.
Deforz lands a nice uppercut.
Spico misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deforz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Deforz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spico backwards.
Deforz lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Deforz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Deforz lands with a short shot to the head.
Deforz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Deforz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mulroon Deforz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deforz cracks Spico with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Deforz cracks a nice hook into Spico's ribs.
Deforz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Deforz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spicos head.
Deforz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Deforz presses Spico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Deforz lands a nice uppercut.
Deforz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deforz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spico in his tracks.
Deforz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Deforz.
Deforz closes the distance and clinches.
Deforz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Deforz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Deforz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spico backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deforz lands an uppercut.
Deforz lands a nice uppercut.
Deforz lands a body shot.
Deforz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Deforz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spico throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spico tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Deforz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spico or not.
Deforz is leaning against Spico and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Deforz.
Spico throws a knee to the head but misses.
Deforz presses Spico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Deforz lands a body punch.
Deforz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Deforz presses Spico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Deforz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spico up against the cage.
Spico swings wildly with an uppercut but Deforz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deforz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spico backwards.
Deforz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deforz gets through Spico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Deforz.
Deforz cracks Spico with a nice body shot.
Deforz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spico backwards.
Spico has Deforz pressed against the cage, preventing Deforz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Deforz.
Deforz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Spico lands but Deforz takes it in his stride.
Spico misses with a right hand
enabling Deforz to counter with a crisp jab.
Spico misses with a double jab
and Deforz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Deforz scores with a body shot.
Deforz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Deforz lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body kick from Deforz.
Deforz has Spico up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Deforz - that landed with a thud.
Spico takes a shot to the head.
Spico pushes off an throws an elbow but Deforz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Deforz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Deforz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deforz lands a shot to the body.
Deforz scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deforz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Deforz presses Spico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Deforz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Deforz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Deforz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Deforz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Deforz presses Spico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Deforz digs a right hand underneath Spico's ribcage. Spico let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Deforz lands a right hand.
A short right from Deforz on the inside.
Deforz blocks an elbow strike from Spico.
Deforz is working Spico over against the cage.
Deforz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Spico is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deforz is defending well for now.
Deforz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deforz scores with a nice strike.
Deforz has Spico up against the cage in a clinch.
Deforz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Deforz pushes Spico back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mulroon Deforz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
Spico gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Deforz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Spico can't find room to land a body shot as Deforz controls the action.
Deforz throws a head punch that misses.
Deforz is leaning against Spico and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spico with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Deforz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spico takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Deforz.
Deforz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spico misses with an elbow over the top.
Deforz is leaning against Spico and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Deforz lands with a light punch inside.
Come on Deforz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Deforz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spico misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spico lands an elbow inside that Deforz shrugs off.
Deforz is working Spico over against the cage.
Deforz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spico or not.
Deforz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spicos head.
A short left from Deforz.
Deforz lands a shoulder strike.
Spico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Deforz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deforz is pushing Spico up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters up against the cage, Spico throws an elbow but misses.
Deforz just leaning against Spico, taking a breather.
Spico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deforz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spico is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deforz is defending well for now.
Deforz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Deforz lands a hook that snaps the head of Spico backwards.
Spico works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Deforz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deforz clobbers Spico with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Deforz misses with a two punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Spico 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Deforz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spico has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deforz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Deforz throws a punch but it's blocked by Spico.
Deforz lands with a short shot to the head.
Spico lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Deforz.
Spico tries to land knees in the clinch but Deforz avoids the damage to the body.
El Spico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deforz lands with a short shot to the head.
Deforz lands with a left to the head.
Spico stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spico misses with an elbow strike.
Deforz breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Spico misses its intended target.
Spico misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Deforz finds it's way through Spico's defenses.
Deforz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spico in his tracks.
Some bone on bone action there as Deforz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice uppercut lands for Deforz. That snapped Spico's head back.
Spico has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spico misses with a body punch.
Spico misses with a knee to the head.
Spico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Deforz.
Deforz managing to block the knees to the body from Spico.
Deforz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Deforz.
Deforz works on Spico's body with a couple of short punches.
Deforz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Deforz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spico looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Deforz.
Deforz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Deforz.
Deforz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Deforz lands a right hand.
Deforz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spico backwards.
Deforz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Deforz.
Spico swings wildly with an uppercut but Deforz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spico swings wildly with an uppercut but Deforz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deforz blocks the elbow strike.
Spico looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Deforz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spico.
Deforz breaks the clinch.
Spico takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Deforz cracks a nice hook into Spico's ribs.
Deforz with a jab.
Spico stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deforz.
Deforz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Deforz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spico stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deforz.
Deforz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Deforz thuds a left hand into Spico's body.
Deforz digs a good hook to Spico's body.
Deforz lands a right hook to the body.
Deforz throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deforz scores with a hook to the body. Spico takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spico takes a jab right on the kisser.
Deforz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Deforz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Deforz lands a jab to Spico's midsection.
Deforz moves into range and clinches up with Spico.
Deforz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deforz is stalling here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Deforz.
Spico throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Deforz.
A short uppercut from Deforz.
Deforz effectively controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mulroon Deforz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Deforz 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mulroon Deforz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ranta Runtiringen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runtiringen comes to the cage accompanied by "Death cures all pain" by Suicide Commando. 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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160 lbs
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168 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ranta Runtiringen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Silva!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runtiringen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Runtiringen gets a clinch.
Runtiringen wants to stall.
Runtiringen takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Runtiringen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Runtiringen didn't expect that.
Runtiringen wants to sweep but no luck.
Runtiringen is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Runtiringen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Runtiringen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runtiringen pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Runtiringen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Runtiringen pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
We're going to have a standup here because Ranta Runtiringen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Runtiringen slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Runtiringen throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Runtiringen fights it but they end up in guard.
Runtiringen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Runtiringen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Runtiringen looking for a sweep. Not yet Runtiringen, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Silva trying to control but Runtiringen is working from the bottom.
Runtiringen controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ranta Runtiringen just wasn't active enough.
Runtiringen misses with the body kick
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Runtiringen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Runtiringen manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Runtiringen's guard.
Runtiringen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Runtiringen pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Runtiringen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Runtiringen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Runtiringen manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Runtiringen's guard.
Runtiringen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Runtiringen controlling his opponent.
Runtiringen wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Runtiringen controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranta Runtiringen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Runtiringen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Runtiringen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Runtiringen didn't expect that.
Runtiringen pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Runtiringen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Runtiringen trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Runtiringen stops Silva from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runtiringen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Runtiringen tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Runtiringen wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Runtiringen is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Runtiringen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva avoids the head kick by Runtiringen.
Runtiringen throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Runtiringen didn't expect that.
Silva 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.
Runtiringen keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Roger Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva trying to control but Runtiringen is working from the bottom.
Runtiringen trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
We're going to have a standup here because Ranta Runtiringen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Runtiringen looks to throw a body kick
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Runtiringen fights it but they end up in guard.
Runtiringen is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Runtiringen is keeping the position.
Runtiringen is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
Runtiringen wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Runtiringen looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Ranta Runtiringen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Runtiringen is controlling Silva's trapped leg to prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
Runtiringen tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Runtiringen is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringen tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Runtiringen is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Runtiringen is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Runtiringen wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the action but Runtiringen is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ranta Runtiringen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Runtiringen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Runtiringen throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Runtiringen throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Runtiringen pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Runtiringen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva won't allow Runtiringen to sweep him here.
Runtiringen controlling the position.
Runtiringen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
Runtiringen wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringen connects with a knee to the head.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Runtiringen struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Knees in the clinch landing for Runtiringen.
Runtiringen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Runtiringen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Runtiringen tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Runtiringen looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Runtiringen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Runtiringen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Runtiringen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Runtiringen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ranta Runtiringen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Runtiringen throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runtiringen is not content to let Silva control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runtiringen is looking for a sweep.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Runtiringen to the ground. Silva is now in Runtiringen's guard.
Runtiringen pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Runtiringen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Runtiringen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Runtiringen manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Runtiringen's guard.
Silva won't allow Runtiringen to sweep him here.
Silva trying to control but Runtiringen is working from the bottom.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runtiringen wants to sweep but no luck.
Runtiringen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ranta Runtiringen just wasn't active enough.
Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Runtiringen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Runtiringen is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Runtiringen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Runtiringen is looking to reverse the position.
Silva has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Runtiringen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva avoids the attempt from Runtiringen to control.
Runtiringen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Runtiringen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva.
Runtiringen tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Runtiringen is looking to escape.
Silva is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Runtiringen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Runtiringen is trying desperately to improve position.
Roger Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringen wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Runtiringen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Runtiringen is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Runtiringen wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Silva avoids the attempt from Runtiringen to control.
Runtiringen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four 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.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Runtiringen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runtiringen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ranta Runtiringen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Runtiringen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Runtiringen is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Tong Panong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nahasapimapetilan Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Who needs the Kwik - E - Mart. Tong Panong has chosen Tetris Song (remix) as his entrance music. Marc Tong Panong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marc Tong Panong!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to clinch up.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the body from Tong Panong misses
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters by clinching up.
Tong Panong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tong Panong avoiding damage as Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws knees to the body.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr breaks the clinch.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tong Panong fakes the leg kick and cracks Nahasapimapetilan Jr in the body.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to clinch but Tong Panong is having none of it.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Tong Panong counters with a left to the body.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tong Panong counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
Tong Panong connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nahasapimapetilan Jr some visible discomfort.
Tong Panong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nahasapimapetilan Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Tong Panong lands a nice forearm strike.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tong Panong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nahasapimapetilan Jr, who protects the arm well.
Tong Panong is chipping away with strikes.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong in side control lands a decent elbow.
Oh Nahasapimapetilan Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tong Panong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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!
Tong Panong is trying to get an arm triangle but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is defending well.
Tong Panong lands an elbow.
Tong Panong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tong Panong has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tong Panong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tong Panong cracks Nahasapimapetilan Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tong Panong postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Nahasapimapetilan Jr badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Tong Panong around the waist but Tong Panong pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Tong Panong is the winner by TKO! Tong Panong jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Tong Panong!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Tasalakki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Dunham (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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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tasalakki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dylan Dunham!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham throws a hook but Tasalakki blocks it.
Dunham lands with a hook. Tasalakki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dunham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tasalakki circles away.
Dunham avoids the body shot from Tasalakki.
Dunham throws an off balance right hand
and Tasalakki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dunham defending well as Tasalakki loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tasalakki throws a series of punches but Dunham moves out of range.
Tasalakki throws a nice looking combination but Dunham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tasalakki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham misses with a hook
and Tasalakki counters with a nice body kick.
Tasalakki works Dunham's body with a nice hook.
Dunham shoots in but no luck this time.
Tasalakki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dunham with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tasalakki counters with a straight right hand.
Tauno Tasalakki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Dunham.
Nice straight punches there by Dunham. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dunham.
Tasalakki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dunham to score with a decent uppercut.
Dunham swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tasalakki.
Tasalakki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dunham misses with a takedown attempt
and Tasalakki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dunham avoids the head kick by Tasalakki.
Dunham swings widly with a right hand
and Tasalakki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki misses with a wild body shot.
Dunham throws a right hand that misses
and Tasalakki counters by clinching up.
Dunham is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tasalakki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dunham blocks an elbow strike from Tasalakki.
Tasalakki effectively controlling the action here.
Dunham wants to break free but Tasalakki has control.
Dunham wants a takedown but no success here.
Tasalakki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dunham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tasalakki prevents it.
Dunham is working for takedown but Tasalakki is calmly controlling the position for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tasalakki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tasalakki lands a nice knee to the body.
Tasalakki prevents Dunham from breaking the clinch.
Tasalakki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tasalakki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dunham avoids it.
Dunham is trying to drag Tasalakki to the mat but Tasalakki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dunham looks gassed!
Tasalakki effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Tasalakki.
Dunham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tasalakki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dunham's defenses.
Dunham has Tasalakki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tasalakki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good body shot from Tasalakki.
Dunham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tasalakki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tasalakki misses the jab.
Tasalakki dips to his left and cracks Dunham with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tasalakki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tauno Tasalakki dominated that round.
That's time! Tasalakki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tasalakki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tasalakki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dunham misses with a left hand
and Tasalakki counters with a nice uppercut.
Dunham misses with a right hand
and Tasalakki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dunham misses with a right hand
and Tasalakki counters with a body kick that stops Dunham in his tracks momentarily.
Dunham misses with a takedown
and Tasalakki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tasalakki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Dylan Dunham has been cut.
Tasalakki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tasalakki throws a leg kick but Dunham sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tasalakki looks to land a body kick but Dunham moved away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tasalakki throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham blocks a head kick by Tasalakki.
Dunham scoring well with a low kick there.
Dunham misses with an uppercut
and Tasalakki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dunham is rocked!
Tauno Tasalakki is winning the standup battle so far.
Tasalakki lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunham is still on wobbly legs! Can Tasalakki finish him?
Dunham is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tasalakki seems to be stalking Dunham here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Dunham drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tauno Tasalakki!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ian Askew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Bunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Askew comes into the arena with Glamour of the Kill-Feeling Alive blaring out of the sound system. Ian Askew has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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144 lbs
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141 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ian Askew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Morgan Bunch!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askew misses the jab.
Bunch misses with an uppercut
letting Askew counter with a right hand.
Bunch throws a right hand that misses
and Askew counters with a nice uppercut.
Bunch throws a lazy uppercut
and Askew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bunch throws a poor cross that misses
and Askew counters with an outside leg kick.
Askew is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bunch throws a right hand that misses
and Askew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Askew misses with a wild combination.
Bunch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Askew counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Askew swinging wildly here.
Askew has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Askew there as he acknowledges the shot.
No luck for Askew with that takedown attempt.
Bunch throws a lazy uppercut
and Askew counters with a two punch combo.
Bunch connects with a nice looking jab.
Askew misses with a straight right.
A jab from Askew misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunch throws a poor cross that misses
and Askew counters with a two punch combo.
Askew really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bunch misses with a left hand
and Askew counters with a two punch combo.
Bunch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bunch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Ian Askew has been cut.
Askew uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Askew is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bunch throws a poor cross that misses
and Askew counters with a stiff right hand.
Bunch throws a lazy uppercut
and Askew counters with a series of strikes. Bunch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bunch throws an off balance right hand
and Askew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morgan Bunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunch throws an off balance right hand
and Askew counters with a three punch combo that has Bunch backing up. Bunch nods at Askew to acknowledge the strikes.
Bunch misses with a body shot.
Bunch misses with a wild body shot.
Askew throws a combination. Bunch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunch throws an off balance right hand
enabling Askew to counter with a crisp jab.
Askew misses with a combination
and Bunch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askew avoids the body shot from Bunch.
Askew is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bunch throws a right hand that misses
and Askew counters with an inside leg kick.
Bunch throws an off balance right hand
and Askew counters with a stiff right hand.
Bunch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bunch throws a right hand that misses
enabling Askew to counter with a crisp jab.
Bunch swings for the body but Askew moves out of range.
Bunch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Askew to counter with a crisp jab.
Bunch scores with a hook.
Bunch throws a sloppy body shot
and Askew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Askew tries to move into range but Bunch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bunch misses with a jab to the body
and Askew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askew throws a right hand that Bunch ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunch also avoids with ease.
Bunch misses with a hook
and Askew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bunch throws a lazy uppercut
letting Askew counter with a right hand.
Askew moves forwards but Bunch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Askew misses with a double jab
enabling Bunch to counter with a crisp jab.
Askew is breathing heavily.
Bunch misses with a hook
and Askew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Askew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Askew is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Askew scores with a one two! Bunch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Bunch as he connects with a hook.
Bunch misses with an uppercut
and Askew counters with a three punch combo that has Bunch backing up. Bunch nods at Askew to acknowledge the strikes.
Bunch tests Askew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Askew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askew staying out of range there.
Bunch slips a straight right by Askew.
Bunch cracks Askew with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Askew looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bunch finish him?
Askew is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunch throws a lazy uppercut
and Askew counters with a series of strikes. Bunch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bunch cracks Askew with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Askew falls to his knees and Bunch doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morgan Bunch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Wailer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Swan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wailer comes into the arena with Soul Rebel blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bunny Wailer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Swan!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swan throws an off balance right hand
and Wailer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wailer counters with a right hand to the body.
Swan tries to keep at a distance but Wailer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wailer breaks the clinch.
Swan blocks a jab.
Swan throws a combination that misses
and Wailer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Damian Swan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wailer misses with a hook. Swan ducked under it nicely.
Wailer lunges at Swan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swan's hand.
Wailer misses with a body shot
letting Swan counter with a right hand.
Swan misses with a body punch
and Swan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wailer thows a body shot but no joy.
Swan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wailer manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Swan misses
and Wailer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wailer manages to break the clinch.
Wailer lands a jab.
Swan misses with a combination
and Wailer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Swan swings widly with a right hand
and Wailer counters with a two punch combo.
Swan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wailer counters with a leg kick.
Swan throws a combination that misses
and Wailer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wailer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wailer jabs Swan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Swan looks gassed!
Swan misses with a body punch
and Wailer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Wailer.
Swan misses with a double jab
and Wailer counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Swan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wailer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wailer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Swan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wailer finds it's way round the side to connect with Swan's head.
Swan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wailer.
Wailer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wailer cracks Swan with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick by Swan misses
and Wailer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swan thinking.
Danga de danga de dang - Wailer scores with a four punch combination!
Wailer lands a body shot.
Wailer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wailer scores with a jab to the body.
Swan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Swan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wailer lands a jab to the nose.
A punch lands to the side of Swan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good shot there by Wailer.
Wailer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wailer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wailer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wailer jabs at Swan's body.
Wailer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wailer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wailer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Swan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Swan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Swan misses with an uppercut
and Swan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swan misses with a right hand
and Wailer counters with a left to the body.
Wailer looks to land a combination. Swan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wailer works Swan's body with a nice hook.
Wailer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wailer.
Jab from Wailer.
Swan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swan misses with the body kick
and Wailer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wailer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wailer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wailer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swan on the side of the head.
Wailer clobbers Swan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Wailer.
Swan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wailer counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Wailer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Swan throws a right hand that misses
and Wailer counters with a nice kick to the body.
Swan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Swan misses the body punch
and Wailer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wailer manages to break the clinch.
Swan throws a head kick that misses
and Wailer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bunny Wailer is winning the standup battle so far.
Swan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wailer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wailer sizes up Swan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wailer just misses with a punch to the body.
Swan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wailer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wailer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swan.
Swan throws a one two combo.
Swan is breathing heavily.
Swan misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wailer feints and then cracks Swan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swan down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swan misses with an uppercut
letting Wailer counter with a right hand.
Swan throws a combination that misses
and Wailer counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Wailer there.
Wailer works Swan's body with a nice hook.
Wailer scores with a jab.
Jab by Wailer.
Wailer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wailer is looking to slow Swan down with leg kicks.
Swan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swan throws an off balance right hand
enabling Wailer to counter with a crisp jab.
Swan misses with a lunging right hand
and Swan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wailer scores with a hook to the body. Swan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wailer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wailer lands with an uppercut that bounces Swan off the cage and back into rage.
Swan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Wailer.
Wailer lands a jab to the head.
Wailer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wailer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wailer lands a right hook to the body.
Swan throws a head kick that misses
and Swan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wailer.
Swan misses with a kick to the body
and Wailer counters by clinching up.
Nice body punch from Wailer - that landed with a thud.
Wailer lands with a left to the head.
Wailer lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wailer pushes Swan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wailer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wailer.
Damian Swan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swan walks into a stiff left hand from Wailer.
Swan throws a good cross that connects.
Wailer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swan can do to turn this around?
Swan falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Wailer to counter with a crisp jab.
Wailer scores with a head kick. Swan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wailer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swan.
A low kick from Swan is predictable there
letting Wailer counter with a right hand.
Swan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wailer lands a head shot.
Wailer scores with a hook.
Swan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wailer backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swan misses with a right hand
and Wailer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swan misses with a hook
and Wailer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wailer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Swan's knee momentarily.
Swan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swan misses with a leg kick
and Wailer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wailer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swan's sensitive parts.
Swan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wailer counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wailer lands with a shot to the body.
Wailer lands with a right hand.
Wailer scores with a nice body kick.
Swan misses with a jab to the body
and Wailer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Swan's knee momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wailer closes the distance and clinches.
Wailer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swan backwards.
Wailer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Wailer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Wailer scores with a hook to the body. Swan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wailer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Swans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wailer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swan at a distance.
Swan throws a lazy uppercut
and Wailer counters by clinching up.
Swan wants to break free but Wailer has control.
Wailer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wailer as Swan tries to tie him up.
Wailer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swan misses with a double jab
and Wailer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Wailer.
Wailer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Swan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wailer finds it's way round the side to connect with Swan's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wailer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swan misses with a combination
and Wailer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swan misses with a body punch
and Wailer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wailer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Swan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Swan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wailer.
Swan misses with a combination
and Wailer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wailer cracks a nice hook into Swan's ribs.
Wailer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swan on the side of the head.
Wailer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wailer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swan gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Wailer to counter with a crisp jab.
Swan throws a combination that misses
and Wailer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wailer connects with a right hand. Swan shakes it off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wailer.
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!
Swan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wailer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wailer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swan's efforts to push away.
Wailer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Swan or not.
Swan tries to break the clinch but Wailer is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Wailer.
Damian Swan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swan tries to circle away but Wailer has him pinned against the cage.
Wailer scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wailer.
Wailer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wailer keeps control of Swan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wailer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wailer breaks the clinch.
Wailer clinches up against the cage.
Wailer has Swan pressed against the cage, preventing Swan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Swan letting Wailer take a breather here.
Nice body punch from Wailer - that landed with a thud.
Wailer lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wailer is working Swan over against the cage.
Wailer keeps control of Swan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wailer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wailer lands a body punch.
Swan wants to break free but Wailer has control.
Wailer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Wailer.
Wailer lands a hook that snaps the head of Swan backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Wailer.
Wailer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wailer lands with a short shot to the head.
Wailer blocks a body shot from Swan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Swan is trying to push Wailer away but Wailer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wailer.
Swan is rocked!
Wailer lands a left hand.
Swan is still on wobbly legs! Can Wailer finish him?
Wailer is stalling here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bunny Wailer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wailer 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 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunny Wailer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Burnquist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sharpe's entrance music is Boombox. A fine choice. Burnquist has chosen "Blut Royale" by Combichrist as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Sharpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Burnquist!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnquist misses the shot to the body.
Burnquist misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sharpe lands a head kick!
Sharpe scores with a jab to the body.
Burnquist closes the distance and pushes Sharpe back into the cage.
Sharpe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burnquist tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sharpe avoids it.
Burnquist taking a breather.
Sharpe throws an elbow but it misses.
Burnquist missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Burnquist - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Burnquist looking to throw knees to the head but Sharpe is blocking nicely.
Burnquist scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sharpe.
Burnquist looks gassed!
Sharpe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Bob Burnquist has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharpe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burnquist misses with a knee to the head.
Sharpe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sharpe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burnquist or not.
Sharpe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sharpe lands a nice knee to the body.
Sharpe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sharpe works on Burnquist's body with a couple of short punches.
Sharpe lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharpe.
Sharpe presses Burnquist against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sharpe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sharpe pulls guard successfully.
Burnquist is fighting to break Sharpe's control of his arms but Sharpe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe wants to sweep but no luck.
Sharpe is controlling Burnquist's posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Richard Sharpe wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Crunch! Sharpe slams his shin into Burnquist's torso.
Burnquist needs to keep his hands up - Sharpe had a free shot at his head there.
Burnquist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sharpe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burnquist's calf.
Burnquist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Sharpe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sharpe.
Sharpe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burnquist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sharpe. Sharpe obviously looking to wear him down.
Sharpe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sharpe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharpe lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe is trying to control. Burnquist wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sharpe drops an elbow to the side of Burnquist's head.
Sharpe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sharpe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burnquist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burnquist taking some punishment here, with Sharpe in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sharpe lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Burnquist is pressing down on Sharpe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burnquist has his hands on Sharpe's head, controlling the position.
Burnquist working a defensive guard here.
Burnquist has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sharpe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burnquist has momentary wrist control but Sharpe slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnquist manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sharpe tries to lock up and control but Burnquist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burnquist prevents Sharpe from getting the reversal.
Sharpe tries to hold on but Burnquist postures up.
Sharpe holds on for dear life.
Burnquist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burnquist working for a guillotine from mount but Sharpe is in no mood to give up.
Sharpe is squirming around, avoiding Burnquist's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe has given up his back here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharpe trying to control but not successfully.
Sharpe tries to break free.
Burnquist gets his hands free as Sharpe looks to control.
Sharpe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Burnquist's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Sharpe right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sharpe looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Burnquist tries to get the hooks in deep but Sharpe pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Sharpe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Burnquist's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burnquist enables Sharpe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burnquist manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Burnquist looking for a sweep. Not yet Burnquist, not yet.
Sharpe connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnquist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sharpe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burnquist has control of Sharpe's left arm, preventing Sharpe from doing any damage.
Burnquist trying to keep a closed guard but Sharpe is proving a slippery customer.
Sharpe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sharpe preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sharpe postures up in Burnquist's guard and throws a big left but Burnquist blocks it.
Burnquist trying to control the position.
Burnquist wants to stand but Sharpe is controlling the position.
Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe being controlled here momentarily.
Burnquist is breathing heavily.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bob Burnquist wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sharpe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sharpe misses with a body kick.
Burnquist throws a body kick the misses
and Sharpe counters with a big head kick but Burnquist shrugs it off.
Sharpe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sharpe has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Burnquist.
Sharpe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burnquist is defending well for now.
Sharpe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharpe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Burnquist misses with a knee strike.
Sharpe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burnquist looking to slow down the pace here.
Burnquist lands a good knee to the midsection. Sharpe won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch on the inside from Sharpe fails to land.
Sharpe scores with a shoulder strike.
Burnquist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sharpe is defending well for now.
Burnquist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sharpe is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sharpe.
Richard Sharpe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burnquist tries to land a knee to the head but Sharpe blocks with his arms.
Sharpe lands a nice uppercut.
Sharpe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burnquist's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharpe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sharpe misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe presses Burnquist against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sharpe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burnquist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sharpe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sharpe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sharpe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burnquist backwards.
Sharpe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sharpe pushes Burnquist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sharpe working aggressively here.
Sharpe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnquist can do to turn this around?
Sharpe lands a hook that snaps the head of Burnquist backwards.
Sharpe misses with an elbow over the top.
Burnquist wants to stall.
Sharpe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sharpe lands a damaging elbow.
Burnquist tries a knee to the head but Sharpe blocks it.
Sharpe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sharpe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burnquist is defending well for now.
Burnquist is looking to control Sharpe's arms but Sharpe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burnquist has his back to the cage.
Sharpe is leaning against Burnquist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sharpe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burnquist backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sharpe.
Sharpe lands an elbow inside.
A short left from Sharpe.
A body shot lands from Sharpe.
A short body shot lands from Sharpe as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Sharpe.
Sharpe lands a nice elbow.
Burnquist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burnquist taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe jumps into guard, dragging Burnquist to the mat.
Burnquist not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sharpe wants to sweep here but Burnquist controlling him for the moment.
Sharpe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sharpe looking for a guillotine here but Burnquist defends easily.
Burnquist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sharpe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sharpe wants to sweep here but Burnquist controlling him for the moment.
Burnquist trying to control but Sharpe is working from the bottom.
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.
Sharpe looking to control.
Sharpe looking for a guillotine here but Burnquist defends easily.
Sharpe 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.
Burnquist sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burnquist trying to control but Sharpe is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob Burnquist has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Burnquist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sharpe lands a nice shot to the body.
Sharpe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burnquist rushes Sharpe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Sharpe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Burnquist's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sharpe blocks a head kick by Burnquist.
Burnquist has closed the distance and engaged Sharpe in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharpe.
Knees to the body from Sharpe.
Sharpe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sharpe lands an elbow that stopped Burnquist in his tracks for a moment.
Sharpe avoiding damage as Burnquist throws knees to the body.
Sharpe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sharpe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sharpe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sharpe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Sharpe.
Sharpe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sharpe scores with a shot to the side of Burnquist's head.
Sharpe misses with a knee to the head.
Sharpe trying to land knees to the body.
Sharpe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burnquist.
Sharpe looking to throw knees to the head but Burnquist is blocking nicely.
Burnquist throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sharpe throws a head punch that misses.
Burnquist blocks an elbow strike.
Sharpe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sharpe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burnquist avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burnquist blocks an uppercut.
Burnquist unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sharpe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Burnquist trying to control the position but instead, Sharpe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burnquist into the cage.
Burnquist is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Sharpe has denied him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sharpe.
Sharpe misses with an elbow strike.
Sharpe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burnquist backwards.
Burnquist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sharpe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Sharpe.
Sharpe lands with a short shot to the head.
Burnquist looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharpe.
Sharpe managing to block the knees to the body from Burnquist.
A short left from Sharpe.
Burnquist looking to slow down the pace here.
Sharpe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burnquist.
Sharpe swings wildly with an uppercut but Burnquist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharpe lands a shot to the body.
Sharpe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sharpe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burnquist blocks an elbow strike.
Sharpe blocks an uppercut.
Burnquist avoids a wild elbow strike from Sharpe.
Burnquist takes a shot to the head.
Sharpe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Sharpe - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Sharpe.
Sharpe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharpe.
Burnquist avoids a wild elbow strike from Sharpe.
Sharpe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burnquist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sharpe is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Sharpe.
Burnquist blocks an elbow strike from Sharpe.
Sharpe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burnquist.
Burnquist unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Burnquist with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sharpe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burnquist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sharpe lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sharpe.
Sharpe throws a punch but it's blocked by Burnquist.
Burnquist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sharpe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burnquist blocks an elbow strike.
Sharpe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sharpe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burnquist blocks an uppercut.
Burnquist blocks an uppercut.
Burnquist avoids a wild elbow strike from Sharpe.
Burnquist effectively controlling the action here.
Sharpe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sharpe misses with an elbow strike.
Sharpe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burnquist.
Sharpe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burnquist tries a knee to the head but Sharpe blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe lands an elbow inside that Burnquist shrugs off.
Burnquist leaning his opponent against the cage.
Burnquist takes an elbow to the temple.
Burnquist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burnquist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharpe avoiding damage as Burnquist throws knees to the body.
Sharpe takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sharpe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sharpe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sharpe is leaning against Burnquist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sharpe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sharpe avoiding damage as Burnquist throws knees to the body.
Sharpe digs a right hand into Burnquist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burnquist's gas tank.
Sharpe lands an uppercut.
A short right from Burnquist on the inside.
Sharpe lands a nice knee to the body.
Burnquist taking a breather.
Sharpe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burnquist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sharpe.
Sharpe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burnquist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sharpe.
Burnquist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sharpe.
Burnquist is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sharpe is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Sharpe.
Burnquist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sharpe is defending well for now.
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.
Burnquist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burnquist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharpe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burnquist tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sharpe avoids it.
Burnquist is trying to maintain a safe position but Sharpe gets an underhook and turns Burnquist into the cage.
Sharpe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burnquist backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sharpe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sharpe lands a knee to the head.
Burnquist avoids the elbow strike from Sharpe, against the cage.
Burnquist tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burnquist tries to land knees in the clinch but Sharpe avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Sharpe.
Burnquist blocks an elbow strike.
Burnquist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bob Burnquist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burnquist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burnquist is pushing Sharpe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Burnquist looking to slow down the pace here.
Sharpe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharpe gets through Burnquist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sharpe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Sharpe - that landed with a thud.
Richard Sharpe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right hand to the body from Sharpe.
Sharpe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burnquist backwards.
Sharpe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Sharpe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sharpe 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Sharpe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johannes van Bruggen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Dyzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dyzer has chosen New Divide as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johannes van Bruggen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Dyzer!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van Bruggen throws an off balance right hand
and Dyzer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
van Bruggen throws a poor cross that misses
and Dyzer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dyzer gets caught napping as van Bruggen dives in and scores a takedown. Dyzer manages to retain guard.
Dyzer looking for a triangle here. van Bruggen is fighting it but it looks tight! Dyzer pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, van Bruggen is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stephen Dyzer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesti Vihervaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zydrunas Zavickas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vihervaara kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Volbeat - A Warriors Call. Zavickas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mötley Crüe: Girl's Girl's Girl's. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernesti Vihervaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zydrunas Zavickas!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihervaara throws out a powerful jab.
Zavickas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vihervaara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zavickas counters with a straight right hand.
Zavickas misses with a takedown
and Vihervaara counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zavickas's knee momentarily.
Zavickas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vihervaara throws out the jab.
Zavickas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vihervaara.
Zavickas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vihervaara.
Zavickas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zavickas misses with a jab to the body
and Zavickas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vihervaara lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihervaara throws out a powerful jab.
Vihervaara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zavickas misses with a hook
and Vihervaara counters with an outside leg kick.
Zavickas looks to land a left hand but Vihervaara moved out of range nicely.
Zavickas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vihervaara counters with a one-two to the body.
Vihervaara lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vihervaara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vihervaara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihervaara works over Zavickas's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vihervaara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vihervaara connects with a nice looking jab.
Vihervaara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zavickas tries to move into range but Vihervaara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vihervaara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vihervaara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vihervaara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zavickas misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zavickas throws an off balance right hand
and Vihervaara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Zydrunas Zavickas has been cut.
Vihervaara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vihervaara lands a really nice looking cross but Zavickas seems unphased.
Zavickas checks a leg kick nicely.
Zavickas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zavickas looks gassed!
Zavickas fails with the takedown
and Vihervaara counters with a nice leg kick.
Ernesti Vihervaara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zavickas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vihervaara tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Vihervaara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zavickas doesn't seem phased though.
Vihervaara throws the left hand but Zavickas avoids the punch easily.
Zavickas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vihervaara misses with a hook
and Zavickas counters with a takedown into side control.
Zavickas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vihervaara rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zavickas's guard! Nice work there by Vihervaara!
Vihervaara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesti Vihervaara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zydrunas Zavickas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zavickas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vihervaara counters with a good low kick that Zavickas was not able to check.
Vihervaara scores with a nice strike.
Zavickas throws an overhand right that lands on Vihervaara's shoulder, as Vihervaara tries to avoid the shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vihervaara here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Vihervaara thumps Zavickas with a low kick.
Ernesti Vihervaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vihervaara throws a leg kick but Zavickas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zavickas is breathing heavily.
Vihervaara lands the left hand.
Vihervaara throws a jab when Zavickas was well out of range.
Ernesti Vihervaara is winning the standup battle so far.
Vihervaara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihervaara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zavickas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vihervaara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zavickas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vihervaara lands an elbow just above Zavickas 's eye.
Vihervaara lands a good knee to the midsection. Zavickas won't want to take too many of those.
Vihervaara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vihervaara pushes Zavickas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Vihervaara.
A body shot lands from Vihervaara.
Vihervaara lands an elbow inside.
Vihervaara scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vihervaara lands a nice shot to the body.
Vihervaara pushes Zavickas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vihervaara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zavickas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihervaara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zavickas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vihervaara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vihervaara crunches a lovely knee into Zavickas's ribcage.
Vihervaara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vihervaara.
Vihervaara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Vihervaara on the inside.
A hook to the body from Vihervaara.
Vihervaara lands a nice elbow.
A hook to the body from Vihervaara.
Vihervaara is leaning against Zavickas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vihervaara lands a right hand.
Vihervaara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zavickas can do to turn this around?
Knees to the body from Vihervaara.
Vihervaara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ernesti Vihervaara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vihervaara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vihervaara scores with a shot to the side of Zavickas's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Vihervaara.
Zavickas takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Zydrunas Zavickas's cut even more.
Vihervaara lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vihervaara.
Vihervaara landing knees to the head.
Vihervaara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zavickas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vihervaara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vihervaara is working Zavickas over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Vihervaara.
A short left from Vihervaara.
Vihervaara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vihervaara lands an elbow that stopped Zavickas in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Vihervaara.
Vihervaara lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vihervaara scores with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Vihervaara.
Vihervaara scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihervaara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vihervaara lands a nice knee to the body.
Vihervaara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zavickas's defenses.
Knees to the body from Vihervaara.
Vihervaara lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Zydrunas Zavickas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vihervaara lands a nice knee to the body.
Vihervaara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zavickas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vihervaara lands a nice knee to the body.
Vihervaara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vihervaara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vihervaara lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vihervaara lands an elbow just above Zavickas 's eye.
Vihervaara lands a shoulder strike.
Vihervaara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vihervaara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesti Vihervaara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zydrunas Zavickas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vihervaara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vihervaara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zavickas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vihervaara's guard.
Zavickas trying to control the position from guard on top but Vihervaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vihervaara manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zavickas regains half guard.
Vihervaara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zavickas keeps working.
Zavickas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavickas trying to control from the bottom.
Vihervaara controlling the action here.
Zavickas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zavickas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ernesti Vihervaara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zavickas thows a huge punch but Vihervaara dodges it nicely.
Vihervaara is looking to improve his position.
Zavickas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zavickas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zavickas seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Vihervaara has recovered full guard.
Zavickas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vihervaara is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zavickas, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihervaara postures up.
Vihervaara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zavickas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vihervaara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vihervaara showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vihervaara passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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.
Zavickas is trying to get back to half guard.
Vihervaara throws an elbow but Zavickas slips to the side and avoids it well.
Zydrunas Zavickas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vihervaara takes a little break here. Zavickas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zavickas is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Vihervaara stalls from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zydrunas Zavickas.
I think Vihervaara 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesti Vihervaara!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pao Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ling comes into the arena with Jay Chou - General/Checkmate blaring out of the sound system. Edwards comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Like a surgeon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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199 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pao Ling!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards connects with a right hand. Ling shakes it off.
Nice body kick from Ling.
A low kick from Edwards misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ling looks to land a body kick but Edwards moved away.
Ling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edwards's sensitive parts.
Edwards swinging wildly here.
Edwards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ling.
Blake Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards misses with a leg kick
and Ling counters with a left to the body.
Edwards throws a lazy uppercut
and Ling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ling throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Edwards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Edwards misses with a leg kick
and Ling counters with an inside leg kick.
Edwards looks gassed!
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick
and Ling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards defending well as Ling loads up on a big left hand.
Ling darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Ling.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ling doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Edwards wants to land a leg kick but Ling is out of range.
Edwards throws a leg kick which misses Ling's front leg but catches the back leg as Ling tries to avoid it.
Edwards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ling looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ling misses with a leg kick.
Ling leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ling stuns Edwards with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling blocks a jab.
Ling looks to land a body kick but Edwards moved away.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Ling.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ling darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ling ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Ling misses with a kick to the body.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ling was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Ling lands a lovely overhand right.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ling moves away.
A low kick from Ling is predictable there
and Edwards counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ling wants to control but Edwards postures up.
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ling keeps working.
Ling tries to improve position but can't.
Edwards working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ling tries to improve position but can't.
Ling manages to work his way to half guard, despite Edwards's best efforts.
Edwards trying to control from Ling's half guard. Ling has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Edwards chips away with some ground and pound.
Ling might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ling is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards trying to control but Ling is working from the bottom.
Ling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ling controls Edwards momentarily but Edwards frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards is in close to Ling's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pao Ling dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Edwards moves out of range as Ling throws a body kick.
Ling throws the kick towards the body but Edwards avoids it.
Ling throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Ling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Ling sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ling avoids the body shot from Edwards.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ling here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ling throws a lazy head kick
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ling scores with a crisp jab that stopped Edwards in his tracks.
Edwards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Edwards misses.
Ling misses with the combination.
A lazy left from Edwards finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling moves away from the strike by Edwards.
Edwards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ling.
Ling feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Edwardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Edwards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ling is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pao Ling is winning the standup battle so far.
Ling throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ling looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ling is trying to improve his position.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but Ling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling manages to get back to half guard.
Edwards throws a strike but Ling avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ling trying to control the position.
Edwards avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Edwards makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ling is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Edwards has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ling is working away from the top position though.
Ling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edwards keeps working.
Ling is working for a kimura but Edwards is defending it quite comfortably.
Ling is thwarting Edwards's attempts to control the position.
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.
Edwards is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ling is staying active.
Ling is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edwards doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ling.
Ling is pressing down on Edwards's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edwards is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pao Ling dominated that second round.
That's time! Ling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edwards throws a hook but Ling blocks it.
Ling tries to land a front kick but Edwards steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ling.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edwards falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ling counters with a thumping low kick.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ling as he jumps to the side.
Ling misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Blake Edwards has been cut.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards takes a swing at Ling's ribcage but misses.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Ling counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edwards's knee momentarily.
Ling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edwards tries to clinch but Ling moves out of range.
Ling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Edwards throws a lazy head kick
and Ling counters with an inside leg kick.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edwards checks a leg kick.
Ling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edwards misses with a leg kick
and Ling counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling misses with a looping left.
Ling slips a jab and a cross from Edwards.
A bone on bone clash there as Edwards blocks the leg kick.
Ling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edwards.
Ling lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ling lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Edwards shoots in and bounces Ling off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
Ling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Edwards defends it easily.
Ling is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards wants to improve his position but Ling is controlling well.
Ling is thwarting Edwards's attempts to control the position.
Ling tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Edwards.
Ling is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Edwards sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Ling tries to pass to full mount but Edwards defends it.
Ling seems to be looking for submissions.
Ling is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edwards doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ling.
Ling is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pao Ling clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Edwards's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ling scores with a shot to the body.
Ling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ling on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edwards.
Edwards throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ling throws the kick towards the body but Edwards avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edwards is looking to slow Ling down with leg kicks.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with Ling, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes Ling against the cage but Ling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Ling is predictable there
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards slips under a jab from Ling.
Edwards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Edwards finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Edwards scores with a head kick.
Ling throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edwards swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ling counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards thows a body shot but no joy.
Ling throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards lands with a hook. Ling tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edwards closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ling circles away.
Pao Ling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Edwards.
Edwards throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ling counters with a stiff right hand.
Pao Ling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ling throws a leg kick that is checked
and Edwards counters with a slapping leg kick.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Ling.
Ling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
Edwards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Edwards blocks the low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Edwards, right into the meat.
Ling scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Ling counters with a nice leg kick.
Edwards is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Edwards throws a poor cross that misses
and Ling counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ling throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Ling lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ling throws a leg kick that misses.
Ling misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Ling counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edwards's sensitive parts.
Ling looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ling throws a chopping leg kick but Edwards manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ling fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ling throws a low kick but Edwards moves out of range easily.
Ling moves out of range of the leg kick from Edwards.
Edwards throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ling counters with a thumping low kick.
Ling lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Ling shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pao Ling had his way with Blake Edwards in that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Edwards's cut.
That's time! Ling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ling is looking to chop away at Edwards's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ling.
Ling thuds his right hand into Edwards's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ling lands with a shot to the body.
Ling dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edwards. That did some damage!
A bone on bone clash there as Edwards blocks the leg kick.
Ling misses with a straight right.
Ling misses with a lunging right hand
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
Edwards is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Edwards thumps Ling with a low kick.
Ling scores with a head kick. Edwards tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A lazy body kick from Ling
and Edwards counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ling's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards tried to score with a low kick but Ling checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ling.
Edwards checks a leg kick nicely.
Ling feints and then cracks Edwards's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edwards down.
Ling walks into a stiff left hand from Edwards.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ling was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Edwards blocks a low kick nicely.
A lazy body kick from Ling
and Edwards counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ling!
Edwards lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ling hang on?
Blake Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling is looking to improve his position but Edwards isn't that keen on the idea.
Edwards can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ling is looking to escape.
Ling is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Ling that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Edwards with shots to the head and body - Ling looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ling manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is trying to control the action in half guard but Ling is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ling trying to control here.
Ling is trying to get back to full guard.
Ling slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Edwards missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Edwards is in close to Ling's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Edwards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edwards throwing strikes but missing.
Edwards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edwards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ling escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edwards gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ling 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pao Ling!
Pao Ling retains his middleweight title!
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