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Cf.68: Red Storm PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phineas Ferb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Fargloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phineas Ferb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Fargloom!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fargloom closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Fargloom - that landed with a thud.
Fargloom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferb jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fargloom walks away with a smile on his face. Ferb gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fargloom clinches.
Ferb tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fargloom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferb.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phineas Ferb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fargloom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fargloom scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Fargloom.
Fargloom is pressed up against the cage. Ferb has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fargloom down to the mat. Fargloom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ferb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fargloom moves into range and clinches up with Ferb.
Fargloom taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Fargloom as the two fighters clinch.
Fargloom taking a breather.
Ferb tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fargloom smiles and moves away.
Ferb tries for a takedown but Fargloom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jack Fargloom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fargloom throws a good cross that connects.
Ferb shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fargloom but Fargloom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fargloom lands a lovely overhand right.
Fargloom misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fargloom.
Ferb shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fargloom as he avoids it easily.
Ferb shoots for a takedown but Fargloom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferb shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fargloom as he avoids it easily.
Fargloom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferb manages to avoid it.
Fargloom clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fargloom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fargloom digs a right hand into Ferb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferb's gas tank.
Fargloom just leaning against Ferb, taking a breather.
Fargloom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferb fails to pull guard.
Fargloom stalls.
Fargloom tries to throw a body punch but Ferb avoids it by throwing Fargloom back against the cage.
Fargloom taking a breather.
Ferb goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fargloom prevents it.
Fargloom can't find room to land a body shot as Ferb controls the action.
Fargloom has Ferb pushed against the cage.
Fargloom scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fargloom.
Fargloom lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fargloom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fargloom pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ferb jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fargloom walks away with a smile on his face. Ferb gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fargloom jabs Ferb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Fargloom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferb has a takedown stuffed.
Ferb is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fargloom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferb shoots in and drives through. Fargloom sprawls well.
No luck for Ferb with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Fargloom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ferb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fargloom swivels and escapes.
Fargloom cracks a nice hook into Ferb's ribs.
Jack Fargloom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferb misses with a takedown attempt
and Fargloom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fargloom thuds a left hand into Ferb's body.
Ferb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ferb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Fargloom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fargloom closes the distance and clinches.
Fargloom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferb.
A right hook to the body lands for Fargloom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Fargloom.
Ferb takes a shot to the head.
Fargloom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fargloom.
Nice body punch from Fargloom - that landed with a thud.
Ferb drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phineas Ferb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fargloom lands a left hand.
Fargloom's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferb fails to pull guard.
Fargloom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferb.
Ferb letting Fargloom take a breather here.
Fargloom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferb backwards.
Fargloom stalling in the clinch.
Ferb tries to pull guard but Fargloom won't allow it.
Ferb tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fargloom smiles and moves away.
Jack Fargloom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferb thows a body shot but no joy.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ferb. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fargloom lands a jab to the nose.
Fargloom cracks Ferb with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fargloom scores with a jab to the body.
Ferb misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fargloom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferb at a distance.
Fargloom lands a head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferb.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fargloom scores with the left hand. Ferb knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferb fails to land the takedown.
Ferb tries for a takedown but Fargloom circles away easily
and Fargloom counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ferb gets tackled into the cage by Fargloom. Fargloom maintains the clinch.
Fargloom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferb.
Fargloom works on Ferb's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fargloom.
Fargloom lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferb backwards.
Fargloom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fargloom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferb backwards.
Fargloom avoiding damage.
Fargloom stops a takedown attempt from Ferb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Fargloom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Fargloom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferb doesn't seem phased though.
Fargloom closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ferb! Fargloom dives in looking to finish! Ferb is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Fargloom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaz Passmoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Passmoor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is L'amour Toujours by Gigi Agostino. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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222 lbs
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217 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gaz Passmoor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Cerrone!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerrone clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Passmoor.
Passmoor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cerrone smiles and moves away.
Passmoor clinches up against the cage.
Passmoor fails to pull guard.
Passmoor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Passmoor manages to end up in side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Passmoor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cerrone, who protects the arm well.
Cerrone takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Passmoor advances to full mount.
Cerrone wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Passmoor.
Cerrone is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Passmoor misses with a head shot.
Passmoor with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Passmoor lands a big shot there that rocks Cerrone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Passmoor looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cerrone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Passmoor working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Passmoor prevents Cerrone from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor looking to ground and pound but Cerrone is blocking nicely.
Cerrone wants to control but Passmoor is having none of it.
Passmoor tries to control but Cerrone wriggling away.
Passmoor has hold of Cerrone's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cerrone manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cerrone holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Passmoor tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cerrone is desperately trying to improve his position but Passmoor has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Passmoor scoring with strikes but Cerrone is staying in there.
It looks like Don Cerrone has been cut.
Passmoor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cerrone looks a forlorn figure.
Cerrone wants to hold on but Passmoor pushes him away.
Passmoor wants to take Cerrone's back but he can't do it this time.
Cerrone wants to control but Passmoor is having none of it.
Passmoor unloads with some shots from mount but Cerrone bucks and avoids them well.
Passmoor goes for an armbar but Cerrone turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cerrone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cerrone passes into half guard.
Cerrone prevents Passmoor from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Passmoor tries to roll over but Cerrone keeps him under control.
Cerrone controlling the action here.
Cerrone is keen to just control but Passmoor is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cerrone trying to mount his opponent but Passmoor defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaz Passmoor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Cerrone's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Passmoor has Cerrone up against the cage in a clinch.
Passmoor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice elbow from Cerrone.
Cerrone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Passmoor.
Cerrone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Passmoor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cerrone smiles and moves away.
Passmoor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cerrone.
Passmoor avoids the head kick by Cerrone.
Cerrone pushes Passmoor up against the cage in a clinch.
Passmoor pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Passmoor is not content to let Cerrone control the position.
Cerrone is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cerrone is looking to take a break and control but Passmoor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cerrone tries to advance to mount but Passmoor denies him.
Passmoor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone is trying to control but can't.
Passmoor is trying to work for a kimura but Cerrone is defending well.
Cerrone wants to control but Passmoor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Passmoor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Passmoor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That has opened up Don Cerrone's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cerrone trying to hold on to Passmoor's head to control him but Passmoor postures up.
Passmoor wants to work for an arm triangle but Cerrone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cerrone keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Passmoor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cerrone has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone actively working from the bottom here.
Passmoor 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.
Passmoor is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cerrone is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gaz Passmoor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Mylly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Cero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cero has chosen Hate Me Now - Nas as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Mylly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Cero!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cero connects with a body shot that sends Mylly's belly button to the back.
Cero slips a straight right by Mylly.
Sloppy strikes from Mylly. Those never looked like landing.
Cero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cero scores with a jab.
Cero throws a body kick that misses.
Cero catches Mylly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mylly throws a body punch but Cero moves out of range.
Cero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matt Mylly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cero lands a nice hook to Mylly's body. Mylly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cero doesn't manage to clinch there - Mylly circles away.
Cero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mylly fails with a takedown attempt.
Mylly shoots for a double leg takedown but Cero sprawls well. He's pushed Mylly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mylly.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Mylly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mylly missing with a left hand there. Cero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mylly shoots in looking for a takedown. Cero tries to sprawl out of it but Mylly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mylly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Numero Cero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mylly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cero throws out the jab.
Cero connects with a jab.
Mylly shoots in looking for a takedown but Cero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mylly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mylly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cero as he jumps to the side.
Mylly looks to score with a jab to the body but Cero is just out of range.
Cero takes the fight into the clinch.
Cero scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mylly is trying to push Cero away but Cero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mylly has a couple of punches blocked by Cero.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cero takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hook to the body lands for Cero.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mylly is trying to break free.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mylly - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cero takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mylly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Cero as Mylly shoots in.
Mylly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mylly misses with a two punch combination.
Mylly avoids the body shot from Cero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mylly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mylly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cero.
Cero goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mylly shoots for a double leg takedown but Cero sprawls well. He's pushed Mylly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cero takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mylly shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cero counters with a one-two to the body.
Cero punishes Mylly's body with a nice straight punch.
Mylly misses with a double jab
and Cero counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cero.
A short uppercut from Cero.
Mylly can't find room to land a body shot as Cero controls the action.
A short uppercut from Cero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mylly is trying to drag Cero to the mat but Cero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Come on Cero - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mylly. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Cero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mylly throws a head punch that misses.
Mylly wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Myllys head.
Cero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mylly backwards.
Cero landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cero presses Mylly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cero digs a right hand into Mylly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mylly's gas tank.
Cero stalling.
A frustrated look appears on Mylly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mylly misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Numero Cero dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A nice combination there by Cero.
Mylly throws a poor cross that misses
and Cero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mylly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mylly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cero misses with a hook. Mylly ducked under it nicely.
Cero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mylly or not.
Cero digs a right hand into Mylly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mylly's gas tank.
Cero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mylly backwards.
Cero throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mylly is trying to break free.
Cero lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cero tries to work over Mylly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Myllys head.
Mylly being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero lands with a right to the head.
Cero stops a takedown attempt from Mylly.
Cero lands with a light punch inside.
Mylly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Mylly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cero lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Cero.
Cero tries a body shot but Mylly blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Cero - that landed with a thud.
Cero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cero digs a right hand into Mylly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mylly's gas tank.
Cero missing with knees to the body.
Cero misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cero takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cero lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Mylly fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cero misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Cero.
Cero pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mylly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cero.
Cero has Mylly pressed against the cage.
Cero misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mylly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Mylly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cero leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Numero Cero.
Mylly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Numero Cero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No joy there for Mylly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Cero as Mylly shoots in.
Mylly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cero cracks Mylly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cero misses with a straight left.
Mylly misses with an uppercut. Cero saw that one coming.
Mylly throws a front kick aimed at Cero's knee but Cero avoids it well.
Mylly swats away the attempt to clinch by Cero.
Mylly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mylly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cero.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cero misses with a series of wild punches.
Cero scores with a hook to the body. Mylly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Numero Cero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mylly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mylly lands a lovely overhand right.
Mylly fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cero checks it well.
Cero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mylly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cero wants to clinch up but Mylly keeps it at a distance.
Mylly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cero circles away.
Mylly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cero rushes Mylly and presses him up against the cage.
Cero prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Mylly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cero landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cero cracks Mylly with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Cero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Cero as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cero.
Cero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cero avoiding damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cero.
Cero holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cero is pressed up against the cage. Mylly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cero down to the mat. Cero avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cero scores with a decent looking hook.
Mylly takes a swing at Cero's ribcage but misses.
Cero takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cero.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cero pushes Mylly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matt Mylly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero presses Mylly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cero stalling against the cage.
Cero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mylly backwards.
Cero lands with a right to the head.
Numero Cero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cero is leaning against Mylly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mylly backwards.
Cero is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cero continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Cero presses Mylly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Mylly fails to land.
Cero tries to work over Mylly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mylly trying to stall but Cero improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mylly has had enough of the clinch but Cero keeps him there for the moment.
Cero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mylly's efforts to push away.
Come on Cero - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mylly is looking to control Cero's arms but Cero gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mylly has his back to the cage.
Cero gets through Mylly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mylly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Cero.
Cero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cero displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mylly up against the cage.
Mylly tries to score a body lock takedown but Cero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cero pushes Mylly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cero is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mylly stalling in the clinch but Cero improves position.
Mylly can't break the clinch.
Cero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mylly has Cero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mylly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Numero Cero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cero misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cero cracks Mylly with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Cero - that landed with a thud.
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!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cero takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cero pushes Mylly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Numero Cero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cero has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Numero Cero!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Kovalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tj Beckerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beckerman has chosen Era - Enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
196 lbs
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26
203 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Kovalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tj Beckerman!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kovalov checks a leg kick.
Kovalov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kovalov lands a jab to Beckerman's midsection.
Beckerman tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovalov leaves Beckerman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kovalov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Beckerman forces Kovalov back against the cage and clinches.
Beckerman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kovalov is keeping busy.
Beckerman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovalov. That's going to slow Beckerman down.
Kovalov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beckerman's half guard.
Kovalov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beckerman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Kovalov seems content to control.
Kovalov 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.
Kovalov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beckerman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kovalov controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Antonio Kovalov.
Kovalov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beckerman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Antonio Kovalov has been cut.
Beckerman feints a jab promting Kovalov to slip. Beckerman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kovalov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beckerman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kovalov's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovalov circles away.
Beckerman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kovalov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Beckerman seems a little lost for a moment, as Kovalov dominates the positioning.
Kovalov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kovalov wants to control but Beckerman is keeping him busy.
Kovalov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Beckerman tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Beckerman's face as Kovalov controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kovalov taking a breather here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Antonio Kovalov just wasn't active enough.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kovalov checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Beckerman tries a low kick but Kovalov avoids it.
Kovalov lands a jab to the head.
Kovalov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beckerman throws a head kick that misses
letting Kovalov counter with a right hand.
Beckerman throws a lazy head kick
and Kovalov counters with a left to the body.
Beckerman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beckerman looks gassed!
A punch combination from Beckerman misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beckerman misses with the body kick
and Kovalov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kovalov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kovalov chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Kovalov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Kovalov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kovalov lands a two punch combo.
No joy there for Kovalov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Kovalov blocks the leg kick.
Kovalov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beckerman's hands.
Beckerman misses with a takedown attempt - Kovalov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kovalov avoids the head kick by Beckerman.
Kovalov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beckerman thows a leg kick but Kovalov checks it
enabling Kovalov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovalov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beckerman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kovalov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Antonio Kovalov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalov trying to control but Beckerman is working from the bottom.
Kovalov preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Antonio Kovalov.
Beckerman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovalov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovalov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Antonio Kovalov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beckerman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beckerman lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beckerman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckerman is breathing heavily.
Beckerman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kovalov 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.
Beckerman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kovalov has a closed guard, preventing Beckerman from standing up.
Kovalov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beckerman throws a strike but Kovalov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kovalov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Beckerman for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Antonio Kovalov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Beckerman.
Kovalov scores with a nice body kick.
Beckerman throws a right hand that Kovalov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovalov also avoids with ease.
Kovalov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tj Beckerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Beckerman with that takedown attempt.
Beckerman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kovalov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kovalov checks a low kick from Beckerman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov swats away the attempt to clinch by Beckerman.
Beckerman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalov.
Kovalov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beckerman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beckerman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kovalov.
Beckerman throws a lazy head kick
letting Kovalov counter with a right hand.
Kovalov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Beckerman on his heels. He'll look to pass Beckerman's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovalov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beckerman wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Kovalov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Kovalov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kovalov swats away the attempt to clinch by Beckerman.
Beckerman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Beckerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beckerman tries to clinch up.
Tj Beckerman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beckerman shoots in for a takedown but Kovalov shows good takedown defense.
Beckerman misses with a kick to the body
and Kovalov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beckerman misses with a two punch combination.
Beckerman moves forwards but Kovalov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kovalov moves out of range as Beckerman throws a body kick.
Kovalov moves out of range of the leg kick from Beckerman.
Beckerman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kovalov scores a takedown into full mount!
Kovalov scoring with strikes but Beckerman is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kovalov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kovalov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kovalov trying to control but Beckerman is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kovalov is working for a guillotine from mount but Beckerman frees his head quite easily.
Beckerman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kovalov unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovalov lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov controlling from the full mount.
Kovalov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kovalov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tj Beckerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beckerman is desperately trying to improve his position but Kovalov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kovalov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Beckerman is surviving well by controlling Kovalov's body position as best he can.
Kovalov controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov looking to control but Beckerman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kovalov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kovalov tries to control but Beckerman wriggling away.
Beckerman flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Kovalov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kovalov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Kovalov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan Mecier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keke Pummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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171 lbs
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177 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Mecier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keke Pummel!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mecier cracks Pummel with a good jab.
Pummel throws an overhand right that lands on Mecier's shoulder, as Mecier tries to avoid the shot.
Pummel looks to land a right hand but Mecier moved out of range.
Pummel misses with a wild body shot.
Mecier dives in and scores a takedown into Pummel's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mecier trying to control the position from guard on top but Pummel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pummel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mecier is controlling him.
Pummel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mecier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pummel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pummel has escaped and now he's on top!
Mecier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pummel looking to pass the guard.
Pummel trying to control but Mecier is working from the bottom.
Mecier wants to sweep here but Pummel controlling him for the moment.
Mecier looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pummel passes into half guard.
Mecier preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mecier trying to control from the bottom.
Mecier is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pummel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mecier is refusing to be controlled, as Pummel sits in half guard.
Pummel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mecier trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pummel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mecier.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pummel enables Mecier to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pummel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mecier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mecier passes Pummel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mecier is keen to just control but Pummel is a slippery customer.
Mecier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pummel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pummel trying to control but Mecier postures up.
Mecier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pummel defends it well.
Mecier trying to control the action but Pummel is working from the bottom.
Pummel wants to improve his position but Mecier is controlling well.
Pummel trying to control here.
Mecier is trying to control the action in half guard but Pummel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pummel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pummel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mecier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pummel walks into a left hand.
Pummel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mecier moves away.
Pummel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mecier throws a hook but Pummel avoids it easily.
Mecier instigates a clinch.
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!
Mecier struggles to land a body shot inside as Pummel controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pummel has Mecier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mecier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mecier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mecier jumps guard but Pummel stands there with Mecier around his waist. Mecier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pummel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Mecier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pummel misses with a wild body shot.
Pummel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pummel looks to land a left hand but Mecier moved out of range nicely.
Pummel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mecier manages to avoid it.
Mecier scores with a jab. Pummel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mecier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pummel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mecier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pummel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pummel swinging wildly here.
Pummel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mecier moves away.
Pummel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mecier to score with a decent uppercut.
Mecier misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mecier swings for the body but Pummel moves out of range.
A jab from Pummel does it's job there.
Pummel misses with a looping right.
Pummel misses the shot to the body.
Pummel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mecier.
Pummel staying out of range there.
Pummel just misses with a punch to the body.
Pummel just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mecier. Pummel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Pummel coming out on top.
Pummel throws a jab when Mecier was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mecier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pummel was well out of range. Poor timing from Mecier.
A big right from Pummel misses.
Mecier tries to close the distance and clinch but Pummel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pummel misses with a combination
and Mecier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pummel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alan Mecier is winning the standup battle so far.
Pummel throws a hook to the side of Mecier's head but Mecier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pummel throws a right and a left that Mecier avoids nicely.
Mecier sizes up Pummel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mecier avoids the body shot from Pummel.
Mecier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pummel, pushing him back against the cage.
Pummel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mecier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mecier slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mecier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pummel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mecier manages to break the clinch.
Pummel throws out a leg kick but Mecier moves out of range and Pummel only half commits.
Pummel misses with a looping right.
Pummel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mecier was well out of range. Poor timing from Pummel.
Mecier throws a looping overhand right but Pummel ducks down to avoid it.
Pummel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pummel misses with a body shot.
Mecier throws a right hand that misses
and Pummel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mecier missing with a left hand there. Pummel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pummel avoids the body shot from Mecier.
Pummel ducks under a wild hook from Mecier.
Mecier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pummel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pummel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pummel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pummel throws a series of punches but Mecier avoids them all with ease.
Pummel tries to move into range but Mecier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mecier throws a body punch but Pummel moves out of range.
Mecier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mecier dodges the punch combination from Pummel.
Mecier throws an overhand right that lands on Pummel's shoulder, as Pummel tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pummel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pummel swinging wildly here.
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!
Mecier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alan Mecier will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pummel misses with a looping left.
Mecier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pummel to score with a decent uppercut.
Mecier tries to clinch up.
Mecier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Pummel.
Mecier throws a body punch but Pummel moves out of range.
Pummel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pummel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mecier manages to avoid it.
Pummel misses with an uppercut. Mecier saw that one coming.
Pummel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mecier.
Mecier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pummel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mecier.
Pummel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mecier circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pummel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pummel looks to score with a jab to the body but Mecier is just out of range.
Pummel misses with an uppercut. Mecier saw that one coming.
Pummel swings for the body but Mecier moves out of range.
Pummel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mecier.
Pummel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pummel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mecier.
A combination from Pummel does no damage.
Pummel digs a good body shot into Mecier's ribs.
Pummel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pummel throws a jab but it's blocked by Mecier.
Pummel looks to score with a jab to the body but Mecier is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pummel throws a lazy right hand but Mecier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mecier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pummel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pummel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mecier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mecier tries to close the distance and clinch but Pummel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pummel slips under a jab from Mecier.
Pummel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mecier.
Keke Pummel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mecier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pummel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mecier somewhat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mecier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mecier doesn't manage to clinch there - Pummel circles away.
Pummel stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mecier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pummel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mecier misses with a straight right.
A jab from Mecier misses.
Pummel swings for the body but Mecier moves out of range.
Mecier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pummel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pummel. Mecier does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Pummel finds it's target.
Pummel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mecier.
Nice straight punches there by Pummel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pummel.
Mecier misses with a hook. Pummel ducked under it nicely.
Mecier works Pummel's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mecier looks to score with a jab to the body but Pummel is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pummel. Mecier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mecier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mecier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mecier is rocked!
Mecier misses with a body shot
and Pummel counters with a huge left! Mecier is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pummel isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mecier from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pummel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keke Pummel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnbjorn Ulfsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mercutio Benvolio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercutio Benvolio has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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181 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnbjorn Ulfsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mercutio Benvolio!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulfsson misses with the combination.
Benvolio swats away the attempt to clinch by Ulfsson.
Benvolio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Benvolio tries to clinch up but Ulfsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Benvolio tries a head kick but it misses.
Benvolio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ulfsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benvolio was well out of range. Poor timing from Ulfsson.
Ulfsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ulfsson throws a series of punches but Benvolio moves out of range.
Gunnbjorn Ulfsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benvolio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benvolio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ulfsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulfsson wants to slow Benvolio down by chopping away at his legs.
Benvolio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ulfsson is out of range and Benvolio settles back down.
Ulfsson throws a chopping leg kick but Benvolio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Benvolio doesn't manage to clinch there - Ulfsson circles away.
Benvolio has closed the distance and engaged Ulfsson in a clinch.
Benvolio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ulfsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benvolio tries to land knees in the clinch but Ulfsson avoids the damage to the body.
Benvolio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ulfsson avoids the elbow strike from Benvolio, against the cage.
Ulfsson takes an elbow to the temple.
Ulfsson dodges an elbow strike from Benvolio.
Ulfsson tries to break the clinch but Benvolio is controlling the position.
Benvolio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benvolio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ulfsson avoids it.
Benvolio tries to land knees in the clinch but Ulfsson avoids the damage to the body.
Ulfsson misses with a knee strike.
Benvolio managing to block the knees to the body from Ulfsson.
Ulfsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ulfsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Ulfsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benvolio moves away.
Benvolio checks a leg kick nicely.
Benvolio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benvolio slips a jab and a cross from Ulfsson.
Benvolio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ulfsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benvolio tries to clinch up.
Ulfsson misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulfsson misses with a double jab.
Ulfsson throws an overhand right that lands on Benvolio's shoulder, as Benvolio tries to avoid the shot.
Ulfsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benvolio manages to avoid it.
Ulfsson tries to bum rush Benvolio with a series of wild strikes but Benvolio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benvolio moves out of range of the leg kick from Ulfsson.
Ulfsson looks to clinch
and Benvolio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ulfsson's knee momentarily.
Benvolio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Benvolio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benvolio tries to clinch but Ulfsson moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benvolio.
Benvolio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benvolio defending well as Ulfsson loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Ulfsson as he checks the leg kick.
Benvolio tries to clinch but Ulfsson is having none of it.
Ulfsson throws a right hand that Benvolio ducks under and follows up with a left that Benvolio also avoids with ease.
Benvolio scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ulfsson is looking to land body kicks.
Benvolio is looking to chop away at Ulfsson's legs.
Benvolio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ulfsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ulfsson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ulfsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ulfsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mercutio Benvolio will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ulfsson gets tackled into the cage by Benvolio. Benvolio maintains the clinch.
Benvolio has Ulfsson pressed against the cage.
Ulfsson blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Benvolio managing to block the knees to the body from Ulfsson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Benvolio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ulfsson's brow.
Benvolio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Benvolio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ulfsson tries to circle away but Benvolio has him pinned against the cage.
Ulfsson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ulfsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benvolio.
Benvolio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ulfsson avoids it.
Ulfsson tries a knee to the head but Benvolio blocks it.
Ulfsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benvolio is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benvolio.
Benvolio trying to land knees to the body.
Ulfsson avoids the elbow strike from Benvolio, against the cage.
Benvolio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Benvolio misses with an elbow over the top.
Ulfsson breaks the clinch.
Benvolio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ulfsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benvolio is able to avoid easily.
Benvolio throws a head kick that misses.
Ulfsson misses with a low kick.
Benvolio throws a head kick but Ulfsson moves out of range.
Ulfsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulfsson throws a hook but Benvolio avoids it easily.
Ulfsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No joy there for Ulfsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ulfsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benvolio.
Ulfsson missing with a left hand there. Benvolio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benvolio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Benvolio.
Ulfsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benvolio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ulfsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benvolio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ulfsson lands a slapping body shot.
Benvolio wants to clinch up but Ulfsson keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulfsson lands a leg kick that knocks Benvolio off balance momentarily.
Ulfsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ulfsson checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Benvolio is predictable there
and Ulfsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ulfsson.
Benvolio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ulfsson is out of range.
Benvolio throws a sloppy head kick
and Ulfsson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Benvolio is breathing heavily.
Ulfsson is looking to clinch but Benvolio is avoiding it.
Mercutio Benvolio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ulfsson throws a leg kick but Benvolio moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benvolio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ulfsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulfsson looks to clinch
and Benvolio counters with a good low kick that Ulfsson was not able to check.
Benvolio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ulfsson.
Ulfsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ulfsson moves forwards but Benvolio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ulfsson throws a right and a left that Benvolio avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Ulfsson misses.
Ulfsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benvolio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benvolio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ulfsson.
Benvolio lands a leg kick that knocks Ulfsson off balance momentarily.
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!
Benvolio staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mercutio Benvolio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A solid body kick from Benvolio.
Ulfsson tries a low kick but Benvolio avoids it.
Benvolio clinches.
Benvolio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ulfsson.
Benvolio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ulfsson up against the cage.
Benvolio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benvolio misses with an elbow over the top.
Benvolio lands a knee to the body.
Ulfsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ulfsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Benvolio avoids the damage to the body.
Ulfsson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Benvolio's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ulfsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benvolio blocks it with crossed arms.
Benvolio is looking to control Ulfsson's arms but Ulfsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benvolio has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benvolio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Benvolio just leaning against Ulfsson, taking a breather.
Ulfsson manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ulfsson. Benvolio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benvolio tries to close the distance and clinch but Ulfsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benvolio is looking to clinch but Ulfsson is avoiding it.
Benvolio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ulfsson can pounce on him.
Ulfsson jabs Benvolio right on the nose. Benvolio blinks but takes it well.
Gunnbjorn Ulfsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A bone on bone clash there as Ulfsson blocks the leg kick.
Benvolio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ulfsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ulfsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Benvolio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benvolio throws a low kick but Ulfsson avoids it.
Benvolio wants to land a leg kick but Ulfsson is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ulfsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ulfsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benvolio is looking to score with low kicks.
Ulfsson tries a low kick but Benvolio avoids it.
Ulfsson misses with a two punch combination.
Ulfsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sloppy strikes from Ulfsson. Those never looked like landing.
Benvolio connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulfsson throws a right hand that Benvolio ducks under and follows up with a left that Benvolio also avoids with ease.
A big right from Ulfsson misses.
Benvolio moves in looking to clinch but Ulfsson pushes him off.
Benvolio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ulfsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benvolio drops his hands momentarily and Ulfsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benvolio connects with an inside leg kick.
Benvolio throws a solid leg kick but Ulfsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benvolio.
Benvolio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ulfsson tries to clinch up but Benvolio circles away and keeps his distance.
Benvolio misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benvolio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benvolio connects with a leg kick. Ulfsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ulfsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ulfsson scores with a nice head shot.
Benvolio keeps the fight on the outside.
Ulfsson wants to land a leg kick but Benvolio is out of range.
Ulfsson blocks the body kick.
Ulfsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Benvolio.
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.
Ulfsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnbjorn Ulfsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulfsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mercutio Benvolio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benvolio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mercutio Benvolio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Tree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroker comes to the cage accompanied by Deathlike Silence - Who's Gonna Bury Me. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
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World class MT
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Stroker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Tree!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tree throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stroker.
Tree throws a head kick but Stroker moves out of range.
Stroker swings for the body but Tree moves out of range.
Tree takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stroker avoids the head kick by Tree.
Tree avoids a kick to the body.
Tree has managed to clinch.
Stroker is trying to maintain a safe position but Tree gets an underhook and turns Stroker into the cage.
Tree breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Tree.
Stroker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tree moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stroker lands with a good body shot.
Stroker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tree looks for the body kick but Stroker saw that one coming.
Stroker clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker lands an elbow inside.
Tree tries a body shot but Stroker blocks it.
Stroker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stroker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree.
Tree throws a sloppy head kick and Stroker moves out of range easily.
Stroker swings for the body but Tree moves out of range.
Tree fails to land with a series of punches.
Tree avoids a kick to the body.
Tree checks the leg kick.
Stroker throws a head kick that misses
and Tree counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stroker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tree.
Stroker wants to slow Tree down by chopping away at his legs.
Tree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stroker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tree!
Bob Stroker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
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!
Stroker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stroker takes a swing at Tree's ribcage but misses.
Stroker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tree lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tree lands with a nice body kick.
Stroker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tree but Tree pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tree lands a body shot.
Stroker is breathing heavily.
Tree swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Stroker misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree slips a jab from Stroker.
Tree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tree throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stroker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree throws out the jab.
Tree throws a head kick that misses.
Stroker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tree on the side of the head.
Tree misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tree throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Bob Stroker has been cut.
Tree throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stroker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stroker showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stroker trying to mount his opponent but Tree defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree is in trouble now - Stroker has advanced to mount!
Tree keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroker trying to control but Tree is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Tree dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Stroker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stroker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tree swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree leaves Stroker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bruce Tree seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stroker gets a clinch.
Tree's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stroker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stroker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sloppy strikes from Stroker. Those never looked like landing.
Stroker misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tree.
Stroker misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree tries to sprawl but Stroker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stroker is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tree still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tree has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Tree wants to stand but Stroker is controlling his arm.
Tree decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stroker to his feet.
Tree dodges the punch combination from Stroker.
Stroker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tree avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker throws a wild body kick that Tree sees coming a mile off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tree lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stroker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stroker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice body punch from Tree.
Tree scores with a jab to the head.
Tree looks to land a body kick but Stroker moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stroker wants to slow Tree down by chopping away at his legs.
Stroker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stroker avoids a kick to the body.
Tree takes one to the chin there.
Tree dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stroker. That did some damage!
Tree misses with a body shot.
Stroker misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree lands a jab to Stroker's midsection.
Stroker blocks the body kick.
Stroker misses with a hook
and Tree counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stroker's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stroker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tree fails with a takedown attempt.
Stroker avoids a kick to the body.
Tree throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slow jab from Tree misses its intended target.
Tree misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tree blocks a head kick by Stroker.
Tree takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker moves out of range of the body kick.
Stroker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroker misses with a head kick.
Stroker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stroker has his takedown stuffed
and Tree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Tree as he checks the leg kick.
Tree is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tree misses with a head kick.
Tree fakes the leg kick and cracks Stroker in the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroker tries to score with a low kick but Tree moves his leg out of the way.
Tree goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stroker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Tree showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Stroker's cut.
That's time! Stroker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stroker moves out of range of the body kick from Tree.
Tree on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tree throws a head kick but Stroker moves out of range.
Tree uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stroker.
Tree is looking to land body kicks.
Stroker shoots for a takedown but Tree saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A lazy left from Tree finds it's target.
Stroker throws a shot to the body.
Tree moves out of range of the strikes.
Tree takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tree looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tree moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tree ducks under a wild hook from Stroker.
Stroker clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tree connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stroker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tree's calf.
Stroker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tree has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tree plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tree throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tree on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tree throws a looping overhand right but Stroker ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Tree.
A slow jab from Stroker misses its intended target.
Tree throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stroker blocks a head kick by Tree.
Bob Stroker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree.
Tree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stroker manages to avoid it.
Stroker lands a really nice looking cross but Tree seems unphased.
Stroker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tree tries to avoid it but Stroker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tree to the ground. Tree escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tree pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stroker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tree drops his hands momentarily and Stroker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tree misses with a straight left.
Stroker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Stroker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroker throws a hook but Tree blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stroker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tree punishes Stroker's body with a nice straight punch.
Stroker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bob Stroker's cut is getting worse.
Tree throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tree pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tree lands a front kick.
Tree works Stroker's body with a nice hook.
Tree takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stroker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tree tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stroker swivels and escapes.
Stroker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tree pinned against the cage. Tree gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker throws a solid leg kick but Tree takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stroker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stroker checks the leg kick.
Tree throws a head kick that Stroker semi-blocks.
Stroker scores with a nice body kick.
Stroker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stroker throwing shots but Tree is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruce Tree.
I've got Tree winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Tree!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shatei Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sauna Majuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Majuri has chosen Nälkämaan laulu - Polyteknikkojen kuoro as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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300 lbs
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285 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shatei Yoshida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sauna Majuri!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida slips under a jab from Majuri.
Yoshida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Majuri.
Majuri with a jab.
Yoshida listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Yoshida misses the target.
Yoshida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Majuri closes the distance and pushes Yoshida back into the cage.
Majuri gets through Yoshida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida is trying to break the clinch but Majuri has him pressed against the cage.
Majuri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Majuri lands an uppercut.
Majuri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida misses with a knee to the head.
Majuri struggles to land a body shot inside as Yoshida controls his hands.
A short right from Majuri on the inside.
Majuri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majuri lands a right hand.
Majuri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
Majuri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Majuri tries to land knees in the clinch but Yoshida avoids the damage to the body.
Majuri effectively controlling the action here.
Majuri tries a body shot but Yoshida blocks it.
Majuri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
Majuri working aggressively here.
Yoshida tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yoshida prevents a body shot from Majuri.
Yoshida is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Majuri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yoshida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Majuri has him pressed against the cage.
Majuri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Majuri misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Majuri.
Majuri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majuri lands a right hand.
Yoshida is trying to break the clinch but Majuri is controlling him.
Majuri tries to throw a body punch but Yoshida avoids it by throwing Majuri back against the cage.
Majuri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yoshida.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shatei Yoshida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Majuri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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!
Majuri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yoshida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Majuri tries to throw a body punch but Yoshida avoids it by throwing Majuri back against the cage.
Majuri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yoshida gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yoshida wants to pass the guard but Majuri is keeping the position.
Yoshida postures up in Majuri's guard and throws a big left but Majuri blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida trying to control but Majuri is working from the bottom.
Yoshida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Majuri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Majuri is looking to stand up but Yoshida isn't so interested in that idea.
Yoshida postures up in Majuri's guard and throws a big left but Majuri blocks it.
Yoshida is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yoshida prevents Majuri from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Majuri rushes Yoshida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yoshida is looking to break free of the clinch but Majuri has double underhooks.
Majuri misses with a punch to the body.
Majuri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
Majuri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida takes a shot to the head.
Yoshida wants to get back to striking at distance but Majuri won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yoshida goes for a takedown attempt but Majuri pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big right from Yoshida misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sauna Majuri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yoshida moves out of range of the body kick from Majuri.
Majuri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yoshida.
Majuri connects with a crisp jab.
Yoshida takes a swing at Majuri's ribcage but misses.
Yoshida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yoshida ducks right into an uppercut from Majuri.
A big right from Majuri misses.
Majuri throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshida moves out of range easily.
Yoshida bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Majuri's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Yoshida as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Sauna Majuri has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Majuri does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida tries for a takedown but Majuri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Majuri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
Yoshida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Majuri avoids it really well and circles away.
Yoshida lands with a cross.
Yoshida swings widly with a right hand
and Majuri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Majuri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yoshida doesn't seem bothered though.
Majuri looks to land a left hand but Yoshida moved out of range nicely.
Yoshida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yoshida takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yoshida throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Yoshida.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Majuri scores with a punch to the head.
Yoshida misses the body punch
and Majuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yoshida takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut. Majuri saw that one coming.
Yoshida has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shatei Yoshida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Majuri.
Horrible takedown by Yoshida or perhaps it was just good defense by Majuri which made him look bad.
Majuri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yoshida under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majuri misses with a double jab.
Majuri throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A combination from Majuri does no damage.
Majuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Majuri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Majuri tries to clinch up.
Majuri closes the distance and clinches.
Majuri can't find room to land a body shot as Yoshida controls the action.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
Majuri has Yoshida pressed against the cage, preventing Yoshida from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Majuri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Majuri lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by Majuri.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Majuri.
Majuri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Majuri prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Majuri throws an elbow but misses.
Majuri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Majuri lands a left hand.
Yoshida blocks a body shot from Majuri.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Majuri.
Yoshida blocks a body shot from Majuri.
Yoshida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Majuri has him pressed against the cage.
Majuri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yoshida or not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Majuri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yoshida's efforts to push away.
Majuri controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sauna Majuri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sauna Majuri's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Majuri dips to his left and cracks Yoshida with an uppercut!
Yoshida misses with a body shot.
Majuri avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida works Majuri's body with a nice hook.
Majuri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a jab but it's blocked by Majuri.
Yoshida lands with a nice body punch.
Majuri misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
Yoshida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yoshida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sauna Majuri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida shoots in for a double leg but Majuri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Majuri is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice defenses there by Majuri.
Yoshida has a takedown stuffed.
Yoshida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Majuri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yoshida throws a body punch but Majuri moves out of range.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Majuri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Majuri slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Majuri manages to avoid it.
Yoshida fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shatei Yoshida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Majuri lands a high kick!
Majuri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yoshida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yoshida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majuri looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range.
Majuri connects with a high kick.
Yoshida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Majuri finds it's way round the side to connect with Yoshida's head.
A head kick from Majuri lands but Yoshida takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majuri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Majuri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yoshida's hands.
Yoshida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Majuri.
Majuri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yoshida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yoshida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Majuri - just one landing.
Majuri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Majuri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Majuri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sauna Majuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Majuri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Majuri.
Yoshida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Majuri pinned against the cage. Majuri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Yoshida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Majuri is fending him off so far but Yoshida persists. Nope, Majuri circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Majuri tries to throw a body punch but Yoshida avoids it by throwing Majuri back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sauna Majuri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Majuri winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sauna Majuri!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Box (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Mackey is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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221 lbs
11 - 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
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Mackey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roland Box!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Box lands with a good body shot.
Box throws a hook but Mackey avoids it easily.
No luck for Mackey with that takedown attempt.
Mackey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Box throws out a loose jab but Mackey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Box misses with a wild body shot.
Mackey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Box.
Mackey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mackey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mackey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Box as he avoids it easily.
Box tries to clinch but Mackey moves out of range.
Box scores with a punch to the head.
Box missing with a left hand there. Mackey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mackey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mackey punishes Box's body with a nice straight punch.
Box checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Box feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mackey's calf.
Mackey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Box paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mackey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Box misses with a body shot.
Box showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mackey.
Box ducks right into an uppercut from Mackey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mackey, right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Box.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Box ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Box shoots in looking for a takedown but Mackey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Box's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That kick from Mackey tenderised Box's leg. Box is trying to keep his angry face on.
Box on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Box looks gassed!
Mackey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Box.
Box looking to score a takedown here. Mackey is defending well but Box drives through and ends up in Mackey's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mackey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Box gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mackey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mackey wants to sweep here but Box controlling him for the moment.
Mackey is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackey keeping full guard, as Box tries to pass.
Mackey throws his legs up looking for a submission but Box uses it to pass to side control.
Mackey holds on to Box's head and controls the position momentarily.
Mackey gets back to half guard.
Box not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mackey regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mackey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Box doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Box manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mackey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mackey is trying to hold Box in close to prevent damage but Box has managed to pass into half guard.
Mackey is pressing down on Box's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mackey wants to sweep here but Box controlling him for the moment.
Mackey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mackey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Box throws a big right hand that misses.
Mackey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mackey dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mackey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mackey tries a head kick but it misses.
Mackey swings for the body but Box moves out of range.
Mackey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mackey lands a head shot.
Mackey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mackey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Box.
Mackey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mackey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mackey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackey misses with a body kick.
Box on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mackey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mackey lands with a good body shot.
Box pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Box moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Box misses the target.
Box misses the shot to the body.
Mackey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mackey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mackey works Box's body with a nice hook.
Box lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackey misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Box uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mackey.
Mackey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Box counters with a nice kick to the body.
Box changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mackey stuns Box with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Box moves out of range as Mackey strikes.
Mackey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mackey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Box throws a lazy right hand but Mackey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Box fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mackey wants to slow Box down by chopping away at his legs.
Box swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Box swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mackey walks into a stiff left hand from Box.
Nice body punch from Box.
Box checks a low kick from Mackey.
Mackey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mackey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Box moves in looking to clinch but Mackey pushes him off.
Mackey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good leg kick by Box there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A lazy body kick from Mackey
letting Box counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Box lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mackey doesn't seem phased though.
Mackey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Box pinned against the cage. Box gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mackey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Box.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Box takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mackey slips under a jab.
Mackey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Box throws out a leg kick but Mackey moves out of range and Box only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mackey dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Box lands a nice shot that snaps Mackey's head back.
Box throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mackey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mackey throws a body kick the misses
and Box counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Box throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mackey counters with an outside leg kick.
Mackey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Box takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mackey throws a wild body kick that Box sees coming a mile off.
Mackey misses with a kick to the body.
Mackey misses with an uppercut. Box saw that one coming.
Mackey misses with a low kick.
Mackey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mackey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Box takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Box has a takedown stuffed.
Mackey throws a series of punches but Box moves out of range.
Mackey throws a hook but Box avoids it easily.
Mackey misses with a low kick as Box jumps back.
Box lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Box as he connects with a hook.
Mackey scores with a kick to the midsection.
Box showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mackey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackey misses with a low kick as Box jumps back.
Mackey is looking to chop away at Box's legs.
Mike Mackey is winning the standup battle so far.
Mackey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Box misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mackey cracks Box with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mackey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Box's waist but Box gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mackey off to one side.
Box keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mackey.
Box swings for the body but Mackey moves out of range.
Box's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mackey under the eye.
Mackey looks to land a left hand but Box moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Box jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Box swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Mackey.
Box ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mackey moves away.
Mackey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crunch! Mackey slams his shin into Box's torso.
Box swings for the body but Mackey moves out of range.
Box throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mackey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mackey scoring well with a low kick there.
Box attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Box misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mackey.
Mackey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mackey keeps Box at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mackey throws a head kick that misses.
Mackey misses with a head kick.
Mackey cracks a nice hook into Box's ribs.
Mackey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Box moves away.
Mackey is looking to land body kicks.
Mackey cracks Box with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good exchange - Mackey coming out on top.
Mackey misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mackey clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Box shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Box thows a body shot but no joy.
Mackey lands a big head kick that sends Box tumbling to the mat! Mackey takes a step backwards and waves Box back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Box is rocked!
It looks like Roland Box has been cut.
Mackey throws an uppercut from hell that sends Box clean off his feet! He's out cold! Mackey stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Mackey!
Mike Mackey retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Lipponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Victorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lipponen comes to the cage accompanied by Rainbow - Man on the Silver Mountain. Victorio has chosen Massive Attack - Angel as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Lipponen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Victorio!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victorio with a nice cross.
It looks like Pekka Lipponen has been cut.
Victorio cracks a nice hook into Lipponen's ribs.
Lipponen closes the distance and clinches up with Victorio, looking for a takedown. Lipponen pushes Victorio against the cage but Victorio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Lipponen.
Pekka Lipponen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lipponen misses with a left hand
and Victorio counters with a head kick. That will keep Lipponen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Victorio 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.
Victorio lands with a big left! Lipponen is wobbled badly! Victorio comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Lipponen to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jonny Victorio!
Jonny Victorio is the new heavyweight champion!
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