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BS:H 35 Title This! PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between White Pawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boyd Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, White Pawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boyd Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Lucas.
Lucas swinging wildly here.
Lucas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pawn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pawn is working for a submission of some sort.
Pawn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pawn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pawn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lucas is trying to control but can't.
Pawn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lucas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pawn.
Pawn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lucas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pawn.
Pawn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pawn is looking for a kimura but Lucas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pawn to get the leverage.
Pawn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pawn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pawn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lucas defending well though.
Lucas wants to control but Pawn is keeping busy.
Pawn uses his free foot to push down on Lucas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lucas.
Pawn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lucas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lucas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pawn content just to control the position here.
Lucas tries to hold on but Pawn pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawn controlling the pace for now.
Pawn thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lucas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pawn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pawn punching from mount but Lucas doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pawn is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lucas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lucas shrugs it off.
Pawn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pawn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lucas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pawn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pawn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pawn working for a submission but Lucas is keeping him at bay.
Pawn landing punches.
Pawn lands a big elbow.
Pawn controlling from mount.
Lucas tries to reverse the position but Pawn maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
White Pawn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pawn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pawn connects with the punch.
A shot to the body from Lucas misses
and Pawn counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy left from Pawn finds it's target.
Pawn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pawn with the ground and pound but Lucas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pawn advances position into side control!
Pawn tries to move to mount but Lucas blocks the move with his legs.
Pawn wants to control but Lucas is keeping him busy.
Lucas is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lucas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as Pawn stalls from top position.
Pawn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lucas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pawn but great work by Lucas.
Pawn is looking for a sweep.
Pawn regains half guard.
Pawn kicks Lucas off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lucas did well to prevent Pawn getting side control.
Pawn trying to control from half guard but Lucas is working away.
Pawn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pawn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lucas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lucas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pawn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pawn tries to advance to mount but Lucas denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas parries the strikes from Pawn easily there. Pawn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lucas to escape.
Pawn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lucas, who protects the arm well.
Pawn working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lucas is looking to reverse the position.
Pawn advances to mount.
Pawn controlling the pace for now.
Pawn wants to finish this one by submission but Lucas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pawn.
Pawn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pawn landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
White Pawn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pawn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pawn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pawn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
White Pawn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Pawn from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pawn advances position into side control!
Lucas dodges the ground and pound from Pawn.
Pawn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Lucas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawn advances nicely into full mount.
Pawn controlling the pace for now.
Pawn is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lucas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lucas shrugs it off.
Pawn wants to take his opponent's back but Lucas doesn't allow it.
Pawn dominating with strikes here.
Pawn landing punches.
Pawn looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pawn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
White Pawn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of White Pawn.
Lucas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pawn tests Lucas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pawn lands a lovely overhand right.
Lucas misses with a combination
and Pawn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lucas does it's job there.
Lucas misses with a left hand
and Pawn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lucas's corner calls for a 1-2. Lucas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Pawn misses.
Pawn misses with a body shot.
Lucas misses with a right hand
letting Pawn counter with a right hand.
Lucas swings widly with a right hand
and Pawn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boyd Lucas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boyd Lucas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucas swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Pawn to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
White Pawn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pawn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... White Pawn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez has chosen Iced Earth - A Question of Heaven as his entrance music. Richard Martinez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Greek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greek misses with a body punch
and Martinez counters with a left to the body.
Martinez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greek circles away quickly and effectively.
Martinez forces Greek back against the cage and clinches.
Greek just leaning against Martinez, taking a breather.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Greek.
Martinez is trying to break the clinch but Greek has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Greek.
Martinez effectively controlling the action here.
Martinez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martinez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Martinez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Greek gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martinez breaks from the clinch.
Martinez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Martinez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greek swings widly with a right hand
and Martinez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Greek doesn't seem bothered though.
The Greek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greek misses the body punch
and Martinez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Martinez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Greek is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Richard Martinez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armas Paakku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcelo Garcia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Armas Paakku's chin.
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176 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armas Paakku!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paakku wants to clinch.
Garcia has his takedown stuffed
and Paakku makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Paakku throws a leg kick but Garcia moved away.
Paakku doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Paakku tries to sprawl but Garcia drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paakku tries to kick Garcia off but Garcia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Garcia works his foot free and advances to mount.
Garcia is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Paakku to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Paakku shrugs it off.
Paakku wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Paakku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garcia is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Paakku is surviving well by controlling Garcia's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia punching from mount but Paakku doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paakku tries to buck Garcia off but he can't manage it.
Garcia with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Paakku wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Paakku has left one of his arms exposed and Garcia doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Paakku screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Garcia!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thane Ostergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Eldridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ostergaard comes to the cage accompanied by Combichrist - Sent to Destroy. Thane Ostergaard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Powerful |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thane Ostergaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Eldridge!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eldridge is looking to clinch.
Eldridge scores with a jab.
Michael Eldridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Eldridge lands but Ostergaard takes it in his stride.
It looks like Thane Ostergaard has been cut.
Ostergaard tries to keep at a distance but Eldridge has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Eldridge.
Eldridge lands an elbow that stopped Ostergaard in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Eldridge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ostergaard avoids it.
Eldridge lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ostergaard is breathing heavily.
Eldridge lands an elbow inside that Ostergaard shrugs off.
Ostergaard tries to break free but Eldridge pushes him back against the cage.
Eldridge lands an elbow just above Ostergaard 's eye.
Ostergaard tries to circle away but Eldridge has him pinned against the cage.
Eldridge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ostergaard backwards.
Eldridge using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eldridge.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Eldridge.
Thane Ostergaard's cut is getting worse.
Ostergaard tries to break the clinch but Eldridge is controlling the position.
Eldridge lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Eldridge.
Eldridge comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Eldridge creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ostergaard's defenses.
Eldridge stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ostergaard takes an elbow to the temple.
Thane Ostergaard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldridge tries to land knees in the clinch but Ostergaard avoids the damage to the body.
Eldridge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ostergaard is rocked!
Jeez, Thane Ostergaard's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Eldridge content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ostergaard takes an elbow to the temple.
Eldridge lands an elbow inside that Ostergaard shrugs off.
Ostergaard takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Ostergaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thane Ostergaard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Eldridge!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erik Torvaldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beginning of the End. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Torvaldsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Collins!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torvaldsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Collins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Torvaldsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Collins shoots in for a double leg but Torvaldsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Erik Torvaldsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Collins.
Collins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Torvaldsson is fending him off so far but Collins persists. Nope, Torvaldsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Collins's corner calls for a 1-2. Collins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Collins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Collins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Torvaldsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collins.
Torvaldsson tries to get to full guard but Collins has control of the leg.
Collins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is keen to just control but Torvaldsson is a slippery customer.
Collins with the ground and pound but Torvaldsson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Collins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Collins throwing strikes but missing.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torvaldsson is keeping the position for now.
Collins trying to control but Torvaldsson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Collins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Collins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Collins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Torvaldsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins throwing strikes but missing.
Collins trying to control but Torvaldsson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins thows a big elbow that misses.
Torvaldsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Collins throwing strikes but missing.
Collins thows a big elbow that misses.
Torvaldsson keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Torvaldsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Collins pushing down on Torvaldsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Collins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Collins looks to land a strike but Torvaldsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Torvaldsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Collins postures up.
Collins thows a big elbow that misses.
Collins throws and elbow that misses. Torvaldsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Collins's guard. Nice move by Torvaldsson!
Collins wants to sweep here but Torvaldsson controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Collins dominated that round.
That's time! Torvaldsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
Torvaldsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torvaldsson throws a front kick that sends Collins stumbling back into the cage.
Collins gets tackled into the cage by Torvaldsson. Torvaldsson maintains the clinch.
Collins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Torvaldsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Torvaldsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Collins takes a knee to the side of the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Torvaldsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Torvaldsson.
Collins takes an elbow to the temple.
Torvaldsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Torvaldsson landing knees to the body.
Torvaldsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Torvaldsson scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Torvaldsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Torvaldsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Collins.
A short body shot lands from Torvaldsson as the two fighters clinch.
Torvaldsson is working Collins over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torvaldsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Torvaldsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Collins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Torvaldsson landing knees to the body.
Torvaldsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Torvaldsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees to the body from Torvaldsson.
Torvaldsson working Collins over with knees to the body.
Torvaldsson working Collins over with knees to the body.
Collins has Torvaldsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Torvaldsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Erik Torvaldsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Collins.
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!
Torvaldsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Collins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Torvaldsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Collins's defenses.
Erik Torvaldsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Torvaldsson lands an elbow inside that Collins shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Torvaldsson.
Torvaldsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Collins or not.
Torvaldsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Torvaldsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Torvaldsson landing knees to the body.
Collins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Torvaldsson prevents it.
Torvaldsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Collins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Torvaldsson working Collins over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torvaldsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Collins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Torvaldsson.
A body shot lands from Torvaldsson.
Torvaldsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Collins's defenses.
A body shot lands from Torvaldsson.
Torvaldsson with a knee to the head.
Torvaldsson blocking some punches.
Collins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Torvaldsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Torvaldsson lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Torvaldsson obliges.
Torvaldsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Torvaldsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Collins won't want to take too many of those.
Torvaldsson cracks Collins with a nice body shot.
Torvaldsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Collins misses with the head strike.
Torvaldsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Torvaldsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Torvaldsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Torvaldsson.
Torvaldsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Collins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Torvaldsson pushes Collins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torvaldsson crunches a lovely knee into Collins's ribcage.
Torvaldsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Collins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Torvaldsson blocks an uppercut.
Torvaldsson lands an elbow inside that Collins shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
Collins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torvaldsson landing knees to the body.
Torvaldsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Collins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Torvaldsson digs a right hand underneath Collins's ribcage. Collins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Torvaldsson lands a knee to the head.
Torvaldsson prevents Collins from breaking the clinch.
Torvaldsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Collinss head.
Collins tries to circle away but Torvaldsson has him pinned against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Torvaldsson.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Torvaldsson has him pressed against the cage.
Torvaldsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Torvaldsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Collins won't want to take too many of those.
Torvaldsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Torvaldsson lands a knee to the body.
Collins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Torvaldsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Erik Torvaldsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torvaldsson moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torvaldsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Collins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Collins is trying to push Torvaldsson away but Torvaldsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Torvaldsson.
Torvaldsson crunches a lovely knee into Collins's ribcage.
Torvaldsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Collins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Torvaldsson is pressed up against the cage. Collins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Torvaldsson down to the mat. Torvaldsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Torvaldsson lands a head kick. Collins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Torvaldsson.
Torvaldsson darts in and clinches Collins up against the cage.
Collins is trying to maintain a safe position but Torvaldsson gets an underhook and turns Collins into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Torvaldsson.
Torvaldsson scores with a hook to the body.
Torvaldsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Collins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Collins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Torvaldsson prevents it.
Torvaldsson scores with a shot to the side of Collins's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Torvaldsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Collins throws a lazy uppercut
and Torvaldsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Collins swings widly with a right hand
and Torvaldsson counters with a good low kick that Collins was not able to check.
Collins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dave Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Collins.
Collins tries for a takedown but Torvaldsson circles away easily
and Torvaldsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Torvaldsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Collins tries for a takedown but Torvaldsson circles away easily
and Torvaldsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Erik Torvaldsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Collins.
Torvaldsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins shoots in for a double leg but Torvaldsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Torvaldsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Torvaldsson.
Torvaldsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torvaldsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Torvaldsson crunches a lovely knee into Collins's ribcage.
Collins can't get the takedown.
Torvaldsson working Collins over with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Torvaldsson.
Torvaldsson lands an elbow that stopped Collins in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Torvaldsson obliges.
Torvaldsson scores with a hook to the body.
Torvaldsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Torvaldsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Torvaldsson scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Torvaldsson.
Torvaldsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Torvaldsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Torvaldsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Torvaldsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Torvaldsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Torvaldsson crunches a lovely knee into Collins's ribcage.
A right handed body shot lands from Torvaldsson.
A left hand lands to the body for Torvaldsson.
Torvaldsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Torvaldsson obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torvaldsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Torvaldsson.
Torvaldsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Torvaldsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Torvaldsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Torvaldsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Torvaldsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Torvaldsson obliges.
Collins wants a takedown but no success here.
Torvaldsson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Torvaldsson as the two fighters clinch.
Collins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Torvaldsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Torvaldsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Collins can do to turn this around?
Collins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Torvaldsson digs a right hand underneath Collins's ribcage. Collins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Torvaldsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Torvaldsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Torvaldsson obliges.
Torvaldsson lands a body punch.
Torvaldsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Collins tries to break free but Torvaldsson pushes him back against the cage.
Collins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torvaldsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Collins tries for a takedown but Torvaldsson manages to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Torvaldsson.
Torvaldsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Collins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Torvaldsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Torvaldsson lands with a slapping head kick.
Torvaldsson clinches up against the cage.
Collins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Torvaldsson is keeping busy.
Torvaldsson is working Collins over against the cage.
Torvaldsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Torvaldsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Torvaldsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Collins's defenses.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Torvaldsson is controlling him.
A right hand to the body from Torvaldsson.
Torvaldsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Torvaldsson lands an elbow inside that Collins shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Torvaldsson.
Torvaldsson blocking some punches.
Knees to the body from Torvaldsson.
Torvaldsson scores with a knee to the head.
Torvaldsson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Torvaldsson crunches a lovely knee into Collins's ribcage.
Torvaldsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Torvaldsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Torvaldsson lands a nice elbow.
Collins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Torvaldsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Torvaldsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Torvaldsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Torvaldsson working Collins over with knees to the body.
Collins can't get the takedown.
Torvaldsson scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torvaldsson lands a knee to the body.
Torvaldsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torvaldsson crunches a lovely knee into Collins's ribcage.
Torvaldsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Collins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torvaldsson scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Torvaldsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Torvaldsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Torvaldsson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam Beastly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beastly's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wu Tang Clan - Protect ya neck!. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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29
207 lbs
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221 lbs
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bam Bam Beastly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ross Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beastly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maxwell's waist but Maxwell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beastly off to one side.
Beastly closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maxwell quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxwell is not content to let Beastly control the position.
Beastly controlling the action here.
Beastly tries to pass to full mount but Maxwell defends it.
Beastly wants to take a breather but Maxwell is having none of it.
Beastly tries to pass to full mount but Maxwell defends it.
Beastly wants to take a breather but Maxwell is having none of it.
Bam Bam Beastly has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Maxwell lands with a hook. Beastly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maxwell lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell cracks Beastly with a good jab.
Maxwell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maxwell misses with a hook
and Beastly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maxwell thinking.
Beastly misses with a wild body shot.
Maxwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maxwell misses with a lunging right hand
and Beastly counters with a nice uppercut.
Ross Maxwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beastly lands a right hook to the body.
Maxwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beastly lands with a good body shot.
Maxwell misses with a double jab
and Beastly counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beastly passes Maxwell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beastly controlling the pace.
Maxwell trying to control but Beastly postures up.
Beastly works his way into side control.
Maxwell struggling a bit here.
Beastly tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Beastly wants to control but Maxwell is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell parries the strikes from Beastly easily there. Beastly is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Maxwell to escape.
Maxwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beastly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Beastly politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Beastly prefers to stall for the moment though.
Maxwell prevents Beastly from improving position.
Beastly has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Maxwell!
Beastly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Beastly lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Beastly is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Maxwell to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Maxwell shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beastly raining down hammerfists from mount.
Maxwell is squirming around, avoiding Beastly's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beastly lands a nice shot to the head.
Beastly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maxwell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Beastly working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beastly is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maxwell is surviving well by controlling Beastly's body position as best he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beastly working Maxwell over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Bam Beastly dominated that round.
That's time! Beastly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maxwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beastly counters with a single leg into guard. Maxwell didn't expect that.
Maxwell wants to get back to his feet but Beastly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beastly wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving.
Beastly is really struggling to control Maxwell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Beastly controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bam Bam Beastly wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Maxwell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell misses with an uppercut
and Beastly counters with a left to the body.
Ross Maxwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maxwell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beastly.
Beastly is looking to wear down Maxwell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maxwell throws a poor cross that misses
and Beastly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ross Maxwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maxwell is breathing heavily.
Maxwell scores with a decent looking hook.
Maxwell slips a jab from Beastly.
Maxwell throws a poor cross that misses
and Maxwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maxwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Beastly to counter with a crisp jab.
Maxwell is rocked!
It looks like Ross Maxwell has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beastly is defended easily by Maxwell.
Beastly Rushes Maxwell and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Maxwell is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Beastly Piles on the pressure and Maxwell crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bam Bam Beastly!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nyyrikki Kaiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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184 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Kaiho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Collins!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins throws a solid leg kick but Kaiho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Collins.
Kaiho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Collins scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaiho should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Collins.
Collins lands with an overhand left.
Collins misses with a hook to the body
and Kaiho counters with a left to the body.
Kaiho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Collins misses with the combination.
Kaiho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Collins throws a leg kick
and Kaiho counters with a two punch combo.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick
and Kaiho counters with a right hand to the body.
Kaiho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaiho swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Kaiho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kaiho.
Collins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kaiho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Collins thinking.
Kaiho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Kaiho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaiho.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
Collins with a nice cross.
Collins misses with a right hand
and Kaiho makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Collins really felt that one!
Kaiho scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick from Collins is predictable there
enabling Kaiho to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Collins is predictable there
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaiho is looking to wear down Collins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Kaiho.
Collins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaiho just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaiho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kaiho scores with a decent looking hook.
Collins throws an off balance right hand
and Kaiho counters with a stiff right hand.
Collins throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaiho counters with a nice uppercut.
Collins is rocked!
Kaiho with a jab.
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaiho finish him?
Steve Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaiho throws a nice outside leg kick.
Collins looks gassed!
Kaiho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Collins at a distance.
Kaiho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Collins drops his hands for a split second and Kaiho immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Collins face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Kaiho follows up with a right hand that knocks Collins into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nyyrikki Kaiho!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sagara Sanosuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Tilthammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tilthammer's choice of entrance music: The rolling stones - Under my thumb. This should be a great matchup!
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199 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sagara Sanosuke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Tilthammer!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tilthammer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanosuke scores with a leg kick.
Sanosuke misses with a leg kick
and Tilthammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanosuke looks to throw the jab but Tilthammer is out of range.
A low kick from Sanosuke is predictable there
and Tilthammer counters with a low kick, right behind Sanosuke 's knee.
Tilthammer wants to clinch but Sanosuke slips to the side
and Sanosuke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sanosuke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tilthammer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sanosuke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanosuke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanosuke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanosuke misses with a lunging right hand
and Tilthammer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sanosuke thows a leg kick but Tilthammer checks it
and Tilthammer counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tilthammer throws a lazy head kick
and Sanosuke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanosuke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tilthammer counters with a low kick, right behind Sanosuke 's knee.
Tilthammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanosuke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanosuke is looking to land body kicks.
Sanosuke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanosuke misses with a right hand
and Tilthammer counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanosuke throws a leg kick
and Tilthammer counters by clinching up.
Sanosuke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tilthammer's elbow.
Tilthammer works on Sanosuke's body with a couple of short punches.
Tilthammer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanosuke has a couple of punches blocked by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer misses with a punch to the body.
Tilthammer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tilthammer.
A shot in the inside from Tilthammer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tilthammer.
Sanosuke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tilthammer taking a breather.
Tilthammer throws an elbow that misses.
Tilthammer lands an elbow that stopped Sanosuke in his tracks for a moment.
Sanosuke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tilthammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Tilthammer misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tilthammer fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer stalling against the cage.
Tilthammer blocks the elbow strike.
Sanosuke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanosuke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tilthammer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sanosuke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tilthammer tries to throw a body punch but Sanosuke avoids it by throwing Tilthammer back against the cage.
Sanosuke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tilthammer lands a right hand.
Tilthammer tries a body shot but Sanosuke blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer looking to throw knees to the head but Sanosuke is blocking nicely.
A body shot lands from Sanosuke.
Tilthammer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanosuke blocks it with crossed arms.
Tilthammer misses with a body punch.
A short right from Tilthammer on the inside.
Tilthammer misses with some punches.
Sanosuke blocks an elbow strike from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer pushes Sanosuke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tilthammer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tilthammer looks gassed!
Sanosuke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Tilthammer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Some bone on bone action there as Tilthammer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tilthammer throws a leg kick
and Sanosuke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanosuke does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tilthammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanosuke was well out of range. Poor timing from Tilthammer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tilthammer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanosuke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tilthammer thinking.
Tilthammer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sanosuke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilthammer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanosuke counters with an inside leg kick.
Sanosuke throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tilthammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanosuke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tilthammer drives through and clinches with Sanosuke against the cage.
Sanosuke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanosuke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tilthammer misses with a leg kick
and Sanosuke counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sanosuke throws a leg kick but Tilthammer moved away.
Nice shot lands for Sanosuke.
Sanosuke throws a head kick that misses
and Tilthammer counters with a nice leg kick.
Sanosuke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanosuke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tilthammer will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanosuke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanosuke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tilthammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sanosuke, right into the meat.
Sanosuke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tilthammer clinches.
Tilthammer is trying to stall.
Sanosuke pushes Tilthammer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tilthammer trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanosuke.
Sanosuke working aggressively here.
Sanosuke has a couple of punches blocked by Tilthammer.
Sanosuke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tilthammer or not.
Sanosuke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanosuke swings wildly with an uppercut but Tilthammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanosuke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tilthammer or not.
Tilthammer slows down the pace here.
Tilthammer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanosuke's elbow.
Sanosuke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sagara Sanosuke dominated that second round.
That's time! Sanosuke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sanosuke throws a leg kick which misses Tilthammer's front leg but catches the back leg as Tilthammer tries to avoid it.
Sanosuke throws a hook but Tilthammer avoids it easily.
Tilthammer throws a leg kick
enabling Sanosuke to counter with a crisp jab.
Tilthammer wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanosuke throws a leg kick
and Tilthammer counters with an inside leg kick.
Sanosuke throws a sloppy head kick
and Tilthammer counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilthammer scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Tilthammer is predictable there
and Sanosuke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tilthammer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanosuke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tilthammer. Tilthammer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tilthammer.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tilthammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanosuke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanosuke throws a leg kick
and Tilthammer counters with a low kick, right behind Sanosuke 's knee.
Tilthammer thows a leg kick but Sanosuke checks it
enabling Sanosuke to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanosuke thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanosuke misses with a left hand
and Tilthammer counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tilthammer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Tilthammer is predictable there
and Sanosuke counters with a stiff right hand.
Tilthammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tilthammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tilthammer tries to clinch but Sanosuke is having none of it.
Tilthammer misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanosuke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tilthammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tilthammer misses with a leg kick
and Sanosuke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tilthammer slips under a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tilthammer throws a leg kick
enabling Sanosuke to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sagara Sanosuke did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanosuke misses with a leg kick
and Tilthammer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sanosuke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tilthammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanosuke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tilthammer throws a leg kick
and Sanosuke counters with a good low kick that Tilthammer was not able to check.
Sanosuke scores with a head kick. Tilthammer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanosuke, as that shot connected.
A low kick from Sanosuke is predictable there
and Tilthammer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilthammer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanosuke lands with a right to the head.
Sanosuke prevents a body shot from Tilthammer.
Sanosuke is leaning against Tilthammer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tilthammer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanosuke.
Sanosuke trying to land knees to the body.
Tilthammer tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanosuke avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from Sanosuke as the two fighters clinch.
Tilthammer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tilthammer is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Sanosuke.
Tilthammer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sanosuke lands with a light punch inside.
Sanosuke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanosuke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sanosuke.
Sanosuke blocking some punches.
Tilthammer trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanosuke.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanosuke.
Sanosuke blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer avoids a wild elbow strike from Sanosuke.
Tilthammer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tilthammer misses with an elbow strike.
Tilthammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tilthammer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanosuke's elbow.
Tilthammer lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Sanosuke.
Sanosuke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tilthammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Tilthammer takes a shot to the head.
Sanosuke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanosuke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tilthammer or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanosuke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tilthammer takes a shot to the head.
Sanosuke presses Tilthammer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanosuke breaks from the clinch.
Sanosuke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tilthammer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanosuke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tilthammer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanosuke throws a good cross that connects.
Tilthammer thows a leg kick but Sanosuke checks it
and Sanosuke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tilthammer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Tilthammer is predictable there
and Sanosuke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanosuke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tilthammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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.
Tilthammer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanosuke.
Sanosuke blocking some punches.
Sanosuke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Sanosuke misses
and Tilthammer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanosuke's knee momentarily.
Tilthammer staying out of range there.
A low kick from Sanosuke misses
and Tilthammer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tilthammer misses with a leg kick
and Sanosuke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sagara Sanosuke had his way with Henry Tilthammer in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A low kick from Tilthammer misses
and Sanosuke counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Tilthammer is predictable there
and Sanosuke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tilthammer misses with a hook to the body
and Sanosuke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tilthammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tilthammer throws a leg kick
and Sanosuke counters with a nice uppercut.
Tilthammer misses with a leg kick
and Sanosuke counters with a low kick, right behind Tilthammer 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanosuke throws a leg kick
enabling Tilthammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Tilthammer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanosuke can pounce on him.
A head kick by Tilthammer misses
and Sanosuke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A bone on bone clash there as Tilthammer blocks the leg kick.
Sanosuke throws a right hand that misses
and Tilthammer counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tilthammer wants to clinch up but Sanosuke keeps it at a distance.
Henry Tilthammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters circling - Sanosuke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanosuke throws a leg kick but Tilthammer checks it.
Tilthammer slips a straight right by Sanosuke.
Tilthammer throws a leg kick
and Sanosuke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanosuke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanosuke.
Sanosuke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tilthammer counters with a thumping low kick.
Tilthammer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanosuke can pounce on him.
Tilthammer tries to clinch
and Sanosuke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sanosuke connects with a leg kick. Tilthammer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Tilthammer is predictable there
and Sanosuke counters with a low kick, right behind Tilthammer 's knee.
Tilthammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanosuke throws out the jab.
Sagara Sanosuke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanosuke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanosuke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tilthammer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanosuke lands the left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sagara Sanosuke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanosuke 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:46
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sagara Sanosuke!
Sagara Sanosuke retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magne Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Garvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willie Garvin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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215 lbs
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206 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magne Bruno!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Willie Garvin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garvin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garvin thumps Bruno with a low kick.
Bruno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garvin.
Garvin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bruno is breathing heavily.
Garvin digs a good hook to Bruno's body.
Garvin scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Garvin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garvin cracks the inside of Bruno's front leg.
Garvin thumps Bruno with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garvin. Bruno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garvin scores with a shot to the body.
Garvin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garvin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bruno.
Donk. Garvin catches Bruno right on the button with a cross.
Bruno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bruno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garvin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garvin lands an overhand right.
Bruno drops his hands momentarily and Garvin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Garvin. Beautiful body shot.
Bruno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garvin.
Garvin instigates a clinch.
Garvin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Garvin landing knees to the head.
Garvin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Garvin has Bruno pressed against the cage.
Garvin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garvin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Garvin has Bruno pressed against the cage.
Garvin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bruno blocks it with crossed arms.
Garvin lands a nice uppercut.
Bruno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garvin lands a nice elbow.
Garvin scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garvin lands an elbow inside.
Garvin taking a breather.
Bruno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garvin.
Garvin throws a sloppy head kick and Bruno moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvin scores with a push kick.
Garvin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garvin is looking to slow Bruno down with leg kicks.
Bruno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab by Garvin.
Garvin lands with a hook. Bruno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garvin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bruno under the eye.
Garvin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Garvin lands with an uppercut that bounces Bruno off the cage and back into rage.
Bruno is rocked!
That kick from Garvin tenderised Bruno's leg. Bruno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garvin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garvin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garvin scores with a push kick.
Bruno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garvin.
Garvin lands a head kick that stumbles Bruno and the fighters go to the mat.
Oh Bruno is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruno being controlled here, momentarily.
Bruno seems to have got his legs back now.
Garvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Willie Garvin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Garvin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bruno in his tracks.
Garvin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bruno had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bruno misses with an uppercut
and Garvin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bruno just misses with a punch to the body.
Garvin misses with a low kick.
Garvin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bruno.
Bruno throws a looping overhand right but Garvin ducks down to avoid it.
Bruno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bruno is trying to break free.
Garvin works on Bruno's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bruno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garvin lands a right hand.
Garvin lands with a right to the head.
Garvin controlling the action here for a moment.
Bruno tries a body shot but Garvin blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Garvin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bruno throws a good cross that connects.
Bruno throws out a loose jab but Garvin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garvin counters with a good, hard body kick but Bruno shrugs it off.
Bruno checks the leg kick.
Garvin scores with a jab to the head.
Bruno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bruno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garvin counters with a good, hard body kick but Bruno shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruno avoids the head kick by Garvin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garvin, as that shot connected.
Garvin scores with a push kick.
Garvin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garvin cracks Bruno with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bruno tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Garvin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bruno is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Garvin! Willie Garvin retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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180 lbs
14 - 5 - 1 |
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Duane Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stan Winner!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Winner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Winner closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Winner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Winner gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Winner lands a shoulder strike.
Winner is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jackson can't fight it off and eventually Winner manages to take the fight to the floor. Jackson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Winner isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Winner pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Winner postures up.
Winner forces his way into half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard but Winner has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Winner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
Winner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Winner controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Winner's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Winner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Winner looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson tries to hold on but Winner pushes him away.
Winner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Winner avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Winner 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.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Winner looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Winner misses with a hook.
Winner looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Winner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Winner ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Winner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Winner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Winner throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winner tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Winner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Winner shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Winner throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Winner counters with a nice leg kick.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Winner counters with a nice leg kick.
Winner throws a big shot that misses.
Winner misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Winner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jackson cracks Winner with a nice body shot.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winner.
Winner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Winner slips the punch.
Winner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Winner looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Winner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Winner moves out of range of the strikes.
Winner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Winner scores with a leg kick.
Winner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Winner digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Winner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Stan Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winner shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Winner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Winner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winner misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Winner is just out of range.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Winner counters with a nice leg kick.
Winner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Winner wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Winner punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winner connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Winner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Winner didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Winner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Winner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winner thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Winner with a hook.
Winner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Winner tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Winner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Winner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winner tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Winner throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Winner will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Winner's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Winner looking to control.
Jackson is pushing down on Winner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winner is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Winner wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Winner's head.
Winner is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson is looking to stall here but Winner recovers full guard.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Winner wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson postures up in Winner's guard and throws a big left but Winner blocks it.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Winner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Winner keeps moving.
Jackson is in close to Winner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Winner wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Winner has wrist control.
Winner is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Winner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Winner defending well.
Winner is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Winner is defending well.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Winner gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duane Jackson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Winner misses
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Winner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Winner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Winner stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working for a triangle but Winner defends it easily.
Winner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winner has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Winner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Winner laying and praying for a moment but Jackson takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jackson wants to control but Winner is keeping busy.
Jackson is pressing down on Winner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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.
Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jackson looking to finish with strikes here!
Winner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Winner tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Winner is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duane Jackson had his way with Stan Winner in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Winner throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Winner looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Winner throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Winner connects with a solid leg kick.
Winner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Winner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson connects with a right hand. Winner shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winner throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Winner's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winner is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Winner is adopting a defensive guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winner wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Winner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Winner pushes his legs off easily.
Duane Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Winner trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson 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.
Winner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Winner forces his way into half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Winner is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Winner from controlling successfully.
Winner won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winner stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duane Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duane Jackson!
Duane Jackson retains his welterweight title!
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