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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Jussila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klahan Sunan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaakko Jussila has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Jussila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klahan Sunan !
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunan misses with a body kick.
Jussila keeps the fight on the outside.
Sunan tries to clinch but Jussila moves away
and Jussila counters with a right hand to the body.
Sunan closes the distance and clinches.
Sunan tries to land a knee to the head but Jussila blocks with his arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jussila.
Jussila avoiding damage as Sunan throws knees to the body.
Sunan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jussila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jussila trying to control the position but instead, Sunan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jussila into the cage.
Sunan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sunan landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sunan obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sunan misses with a knee to the head.
Jussila misses with a punch to the body.
Sunan trying to land knees to the body.
Sunan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sunan trying to stall but Jussila improves his position.
Sunan misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunan looking to throw knees to the head but Jussila is blocking nicely.
Sunan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jussila has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jussila scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sunan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sunan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sunan tries to land knees in the clinch but Jussila avoids the damage to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jussila.
Jussila lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sunan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sunan tries to land knees in the clinch but Jussila avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sunan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sunan is trying to maintain a safe position but Jussila gets an underhook and turns Sunan into the cage.
Sunan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jussila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jussila misses with an elbow strike.
Jussila trying to land knees to the body.
Jussila is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jussila can't find room to land a body shot as Sunan controls the action.
Jussila trying to stall but Sunan improves his position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sunan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jussila blocks it with crossed arms.
Sunan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sunan lands a shoulder strike.
Sunan avoids the elbow strike from Jussila, against the cage.
Jussila lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sunan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sunan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jussila lands a shot to the body.
Sunan looks gassed!
A short left from Jussila.
Sunan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jussila blocks it with crossed arms.
Sunan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jussila slows down the pace here.
Jussila digs a right hand into Sunan 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sunan 's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jussila lands a nice uppercut.
Sunan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jussila has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jussila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sunan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jussila lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Klahan Sunan has been cut.
Sunan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jussila's face.
The referee calls for Jussila to work.
Sunan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jussila avoids it.
Jussila gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sunan tries to stall but Jussila uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jussila lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sunan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for Jussila.
A right hand to the body from Jussila.
Jussila lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunan tries to stall but Jussila uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jussila lands a left hand.
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!
Jussila avoiding damage as Sunan throws knees to the body.
Sunan looking to throw knees to the head but Jussila is blocking nicely.
Jussila scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jussila working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jussila misses with a punch to the body.
Sunan missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Jussila on the inside.
Sunan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jussila is defending well for now.
Sunan avoids the elbow strike from Jussila, against the cage.
Sunan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jussila.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jussila lands an elbow that stopped Sunan in his tracks for a moment.
Sunan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jussila blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Jussila.
Sunan is rocked!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jussila pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sunan takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Jussila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Klahan Sunan 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jussila tries to bum rush Sunan with a series of wild strikes but Sunan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jussila sizes up Sunan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sunan is still on wobbly legs! Can Jussila finish him?
Jussila fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jussila seems to be stalking Sunan here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Sunan drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jaakko Jussila!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Syren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georg Hullenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syren comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu Taistelee. Hullenberger has chosen America as his entrance music. Georg Hullenberger will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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216 lbs
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224 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Syren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Georg Hullenberger!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hullenberger misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Hullenberger.
Georg Hullenberger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hullenberger throws a good cross that connects.
Hullenberger misses with a low kick as Syren jumps back.
A low kick from Hullenberger is predictable there
letting Syren counter with a right hand.
Syren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hullenberger wants to land a leg kick but Syren is out of range.
Hullenberger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Syren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Syren checks a leg kick.
Syren throws a series of punches but Hullenberger avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Syren. Those never looked like landing.
Syren takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hullenberger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Syren takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Syren lands a glancing blow to the side of Hullenberger's head.
Syren checks a low kick from Hullenberger.
Hullenberger tried to score with a low kick but Syren checks it.
Syren throws the left hand but Hullenberger avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hullenberger scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syren misses with a hook.
Hullenberger throws a leg kick but Syren moved away.
Syren blocks the body kick.
Hullenberger misses with a hook. Syren ducked under it nicely.
Hullenberger misses with a hook
and Syren scores with a counter punch that sends Hullenberger to the canvas! Syren smells blood - he's punishing Hullenberger with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hullenberger has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jussi Syren!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimmuriel Oblodra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slopey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Hank Williams Jr - A Country Boy Can Survive as his entrance music. Kimmuriel Oblodra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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242 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmuriel Oblodra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slopey Smith!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oblodra.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Oblodra tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith thows a huge punch but Oblodra dodges it nicely.
Oblodra is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oblodra makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oblodra.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oblodra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith passes into half guard.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oblodra gets full guard.
Oblodra doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Oblodra trying to strike off his back.
Oblodra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oblodra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oblodra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Oblodra is keeping the position.
Smith passes Oblodra's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oblodra trying to control but Smith postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Oblodra is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith wants to take a breather but Oblodra is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Oblodra is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Oblodra's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oblodra is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oblodra wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!
Smith trying to control the position but Oblodra is working away.
Oblodra tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Oblodra tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Oblodra is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Oblodra is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oblodra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oblodra is working to get back to half guard.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oblodra is looking to escape.
Oblodra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Oblodra's face.
Smith with the ground and pound from mount.
Oblodra tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slopey Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Oblodra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oblodra has a takedown stuffed.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 Oblodra has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Oblodra and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith is looking to slow Oblodra down with leg kicks.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Oblodra slips the punch.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oblodra moves out of range as Smith strikes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smith. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Oblodra's ribs.
Oblodra shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmuriel Oblodra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oblodra tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Oblodra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Oblodra is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Oblodra's guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Oblodra keeps moving.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stands up over Oblodra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith works over Oblodra with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Oblodra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Oblodra wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Oblodra taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oblodra is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Oblodra!
Smith prevents Oblodra from getting the reversal.
Smith looking to control but Oblodra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith avoids the attempt from Oblodra to control.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Oblodra looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a heavy elbow.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oblodra is looking to get to half guard.
Oblodra tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith controlling from mount.
Oblodra is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oblodra wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oblodra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oblodra is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oblodra is rocked!
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oblodra wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith looking for a guillotine from mount but Oblodra is having none of it.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Oblodra is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Oblodra's face.
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Oblodra hang on?
Smith is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Oblodra goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Slopey Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Slopey Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Tsakada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Tsakada has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Tsakada!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones has managed to clinch.
Tsakada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Tom Jones has been cut.
Tsakada is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsakada wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Tsakada prevents a body shot from Jones.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tsakada just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsakada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsakada breaks from the clinch.
Tom Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a body punch but Tsakada moves out of range.
Tsakada misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tsakada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Tsakada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsakada misses the target.
Tsakada throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Tsakada scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsakada manages to avoid it.
Jones thuds a left hand into Tsakada's body.
Tsakada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Tsakada's shoulder, as Tsakada tries to avoid the shot.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tsakada takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Tsakada checks a leg kick.
Donk. Tsakada catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Tsakada saw that one coming.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsakada fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones lands a front kick.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tsakada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Tsakada moved out of range.
Tsakada blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsakada scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsakada avoids the body shot from Jones.
Tsakada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones tries to clinch there but Tsakada circles away.
Tsakada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Tsakada.
Jones throws a push kick but Tsakada slaps the foot to one side.
Tsakada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsakada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsakada sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones pushes Tsakada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsakada can't break the clinch.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Tsakada working aggressively here.
Tsakada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Still in the clinch, Tsakada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsakada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsakada's elbow.
Tsakada lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsakada uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsakada controls his hands.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tsakadas head.
Tsakada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsakada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsakada lands with a light punch inside.
Tsakada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsakada throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a leg kick but Tsakada sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Jones rushes Tsakada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tsakada gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tsakada throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Tsakada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tsakada moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones misses with a hook
and Tsakada counters with a two punch combo.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Tsakada counter with a right hand.
Tsakada slips under a jab.
Tsakada misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Tsakada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tsakada gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Tsakada tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tsakada fails to land.
Tsakada is trying to break free.
Tsakada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tsakada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsakada misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Tsakada sees coming a mile off.
Tsakada throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Tsakada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Tsakada counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones moves forwards but Tsakada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tsakada misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws a jab when Tsakada was well out of range.
Tsakada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsakada.
Jones throws a right and a left that Tsakada avoids nicely.
Tsakada throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Tsakada throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsakada blocks the body kick.
Jones clinches.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tsakada's efforts to push away.
Jones keeps control of Tsakada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tsakada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsakada breaks from the clinch.
Jones works over Tsakada's head and body with a nice combination.
Tsakada looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones wants to clinch up but Tsakada keeps it at a distance.
Tsakada might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tsakada misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Tsakada's head but Tsakada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsakada avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Tsakada moves away and avoids it.
Tsakada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsakada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tsakada throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsakada misses with a hook
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Tsakada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Tsakada.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Tsakada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Tsakada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones tries to work over Tsakada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsakada misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Jones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsakada.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsakada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Tsakada misses.
A head kick from Jones lands but Tsakada takes it in his stride.
Tsakada just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsakada blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsakada swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsakada moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tsakada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Tsakada scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Tsakada closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones 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.
Tsakada slips under a jab.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws the left hand but Tsakada avoids the punch easily.
Tsakada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsakada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tsakada keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsakada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws a body punch but Tsakada moves out of range.
Tsakada swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries to clinch but Tsakada is having none of it.
Tsakada misses with a straight right.
Jones slips a jab from Tsakada.
Tsakada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsakada throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Tsakada stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to clinch up but Tsakada keeps it at a distance.
Tsakada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsakada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tsakada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Lee Tsakada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tsakada lands a left hand.
Tsakada scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsakada swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsakada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tsakada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee Tsakada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tsakada breaks from the clinch.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsakada manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsakada misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsakada tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones lands a high kick!
Tsakada checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Tsakada moves away and avoids it.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tsakada in his tracks.
Tom Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsakada is just out of range.
Jones rushes Tsakada and presses him up against the cage.
Tsakada misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsakada.
Tsakada has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tsakada's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsakada throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Tsakada throws a head punch that misses.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Tsakada throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tsakada lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsakada dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Tsakada swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Tsakada on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsakada throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Tsakada tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tom Jones.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Jones!
A victorious Tom Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paolo gold chin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross has chosen Bold and Beautiful as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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165 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paolo gold chin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Ross!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gold chin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
gold chin tries a low kick but Ross avoids it.
Ross lands with an uppercut that bounces gold chin off the cage and back into range.
gold chin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ross finds it's way round the side to connect with gold chin's head.
A big right from Ross misses.
gold chin throws a series of punches but Ross avoids them all with ease.
gold chin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ross.
gold chin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
gold chin throws a head kick but Ross moves out of range.
gold chin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
gold chin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ross fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paolo gold chin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross moves out of range of the body kick from gold chin.
gold chin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whack! gold chin lands a heavy head kick that drops Ross. The ref tackles gold chin to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Ross was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Paolo gold chin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Mask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sosa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen. Mask has chosen Roxette - Listen To Your Heart as his entrance music. Alfonso Sosa has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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183 lbs
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183 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alfonso Sosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiger Mask!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mask shoots for a takedown but Sosa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sosa takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Alfonso Sosa has been cut.
Mask looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mask misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mask takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mask throws a leg kick but Sosa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sosa misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Mask.
Tiger Mask seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mask takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sosa lands with a straight right. Mask didn't see that one coming.
Mask misses with an uppercut. Sosa saw that one coming.
Mask throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mask tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Mask tries to clinch up but Sosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Mask defending well as Sosa loads up on a big left hand.
Mask checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Sosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Mask is just out of range.
Mask on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mask throws a hook but Sosa blocks it.
Alfonso Sosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sosa throws a hook but Mask blocks it.
Mask feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mask trying to control but Sosa is working from the bottom.
Mask is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mask passes Sosa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sosa is pressing down on Mask's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa being controlled here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sosa wants to stand up but Mask is controlling him.
Sosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sosa being controlled here, momentarily.
Sosa seems keen to control Mask's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alfonso Sosa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mask has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sosa misses with a punch to the body.
Mask misses with a punch to the body.
Mask tries to work over Sosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sosa breaks from the clinch.
Sosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Mask counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mask throws the kick towards the body but Sosa avoids it.
Mask misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mask throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sosa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mask is in Sosa's guard.
Sosa wants to stand and escape but Mask is having none of it.
Sosa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mask on the ground.
Mask pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sosa is keeping the position for now.
Mask wants to control from the top but Sosa keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mask wants to control from the top but Sosa keeps moving.
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 ref stands the fighters back up. Tiger Mask was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mask throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A right-left combo lands from Mask.
Mask throws a sloppy head kick and Sosa moves out of range easily.
Mask lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Mask dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alfonso Sosa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mask stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sosa.
Tiger Mask seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mask bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sosa's head backwards.
Sosa is rocked!
Mask looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Mask backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Sosa's temple! It sends Sosa violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Mask celebrates and the doctors try to help Sosa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Tiger Mask!
Tiger Mask decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wu Tang - Triumph. D has chosen do it as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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169 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy D!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
D throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Jackson tenderised D's leg. D is trying to keep his angry face on.
D misses with a body shot.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson rushes D and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
D swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Roy D has been cut.
Jackson works on D's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as D controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
D looks gassed!
D fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jackson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jackson presses D against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
D misses with a short punch on the inside.
D wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, D regains guard.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through D's hands, connecting with D's forehead.
Jackson is trying to control. D wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of D's head.
D won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
D actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. D knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
D tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
D has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of D's head.
D is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson is looking to advance position but D won't allow it.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and D defends it well.
D is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is working for a kimura but D is defending it quite comfortably.
D slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
D looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson trying to control but D is working from the bottom.
D has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jackson has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
D tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but D is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
D tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
D can't do much from the bottom here.
D is trying to escape the position but Jackson is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
D is looking for a sweep.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy D's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sloppy strikes from D. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as D throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from D is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
D is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
D loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
D avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson digs a good body shot into D's ribs.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. D does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from D.
D staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a jab when D was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D lands a body shot.
Jackson pushes D away with a front kick.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from D.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt D.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but D is defending well.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson passes to side control.
Jackson landing a few strikes.
D tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson cracks D with a big elbow.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the position but D is working away.
Rashad Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson moves into full mount!
D in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jackson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as D is looking to escape.
D is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
D is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson lands a big elbow - D is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and D is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rashad Jackson!
Rashad Jackson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Math Prush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nguyen has chosen Tunak Tunak Tun as his entrance music. Math Prush is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Math Prush!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scotty Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prush tries to land a front kick but Nguyen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Nguyen misses.
Prush checks a leg kick.
Prush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nguyen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prush on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nguyen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Prush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nguyen.
Prush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body kick from Prush.
Nguyen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Prush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prush tries to land a front kick but Nguyen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nguyen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Prush checks it well.
Prush throws a low kick but Nguyen moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Nguyen.
Prush scores with a head kick. Nguyen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Prush keeps the fight on the outside.
Nguyen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nguyen throws a right and a left that Prush avoids nicely.
Prush is looking to land body kicks.
Nguyen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prush misses with a body kick.
Prush takes one on the button.
Nguyen lands a head kick!
Prush throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prush plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Prush lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prush throws a leg kick but Nguyen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nguyen throws a low kick but Prush moves out of range easily.
Nguyen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Prush's sensitive parts.
Prush is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nguyen.
Sloppy strikes from Nguyen. Those never looked like landing.
Prush throws the kick towards the body but Nguyen avoids it.
Prush throws out a loose jab but Nguyen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prush throws a wild body kick that Nguyen sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prush. Nguyen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nguyen takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen is trying to break the clinch but Prush is controlling him.
Nguyen lands a body punch.
Prush missing with knees to the body.
Prush misses with a punch on the inside.
Prush breaks the clinch.
Nguyen lands with a good body shot.
Prush really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nguyen clinches.
Prush tries to break free but Nguyen pushes him back against the cage.
Nguyen breaks the clinch.
Prush misses with a body kick.
Prush fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nguyen is out of range.
Prush looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Prush needs to keep his hands up - Nguyen had a free shot at his head there.
Nguyen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Prush.
Nguyen tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Nguyen.
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!
Nguyen connects with a right hand. Prush shakes it off.
Nguyen misses with a head kick.
Prush with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Prush tries to work over Nguyen's front leg with a kick but Nguyen checks it.
Prush keeps the fight on the outside.
Prush ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Nguyen blocks a leg kick.
Nguyen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nguyen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prush misses with a body kick.
Nguyen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nguyen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Prush checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Nguyen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Prush 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.
Nguyen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prush throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Prush avoids a kick to the body.
Nguyen throws a big shot that misses.
Nguyen throws a big shot that misses.
Prush misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nguyen thows a body shot but no joy.
Prush misses with a body shot.
Prush blocks a jab.
Nguyen wants to clinch.
Nguyen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prush looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Prush swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nguyen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Prush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nguyen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Prushs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Prush throws a head kick that misses.
Nguyen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good work by Prush as he checks the leg kick.
Prush lands a nice hook to Nguyen's body. Nguyen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Nguyen misses the target.
Nguyen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nguyen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prush sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prush has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nguyen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prush throws a wild body kick that Nguyen sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut there from Nguyen.
Prush is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nguyen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prush walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nguyen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Prush - the referee stops the clock and Nguyen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Prush. Nguyen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nguyen is looking to land body kicks.
Prush throws a front kick aimed at Nguyen's knee but Nguyen avoids it well.
Nguyen moves out of range as Prush throws a body kick.
Prush throws a head kick that misses.
Scotty Nguyen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nguyen.
Nguyen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nguyen moves in looking to clinch but Prush pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prush dodges the punch combination from Nguyen.
Nguyen tries to clinch there but Prush circles away.
Prush delivers a nice body kick.
Nguyen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Prush is looking to land body kicks.
Prush misses with a jab, cross combination.
Prush misses with a body kick.
Prush is looking to wear down Nguyen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good leg kick by Nguyen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nguyen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Prush throws a nice looking combination but Nguyen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Prush checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen stalks Prush and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Prush's face. Prush staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Math Prush has been cut.
Prush throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nguyen throws a body kick that misses.
Prush takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Prush tries to land a front kick but Nguyen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nguyen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nguyen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Prush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nguyen manages to avoid it.
Prush ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nguyen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nguyen scores with a leg kick.
Nguyen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Nguyen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Math Prush'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.
Prush throws the kick towards the body but Nguyen avoids it.
Prush showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nguyen.
Nguyen ducks under a wild hook from Prush.
Nguyen misses with a body shot.
Prush misses the shot to the body.
Nguyen throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nguyen 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 Nguyen.
Nguyen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nguyen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Prush 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prush lands a jab to the nose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nguyen.
Prush throws out a loose jab but Nguyen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prush is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nguyen misses with a low kick.
Prush throws a hook but Nguyen avoids it easily.
Nguyen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nguyen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nguyen.
Prush looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Prush lands a two punch combo.
Nguyen misses with a low kick.
Nguyen tries to clinch but Prush is having none of it.
Prush thows a body kick. Nguyen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Prush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prush keeps the fight on the outside.
Prush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nguyen loads up on a big right hand but Prush slips the punch.
Nguyen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Prush.
Nguyen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prush.
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!
Prush throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nguyen tries to close the distance and clinch but Prush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nguyen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nguyen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prush throws out the jab.
Prush misses with a straight right.
Prush looks for the body kick but Nguyen saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nguyen. Prush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nguyen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prush tries a low kick but Nguyen avoids it.
Prush throws a body kick that misses.
Scotty Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prush moves forwards but Nguyen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Prush takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nguyen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nguyen is looking to clinch.
Nguyen blocks a leg kick.
Prush pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nguyen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Prush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prush. Nguyen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prush delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prush slips a straight right by Nguyen.
Nguyen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nguyen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prush.
Nguyen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nguyen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Prush avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nguyen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Prush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Prush misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prush throws a sloppy head kick
and Prush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nguyen misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prush takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Nguyen really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Math Prush's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nguyen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Prush's calf.
Prush plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nguyen tries to clinch up.
Nguyen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Prush takes one on the button.
Nguyen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Prush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prush circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nguyen staying out of range there.
Prush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nguyen moves away.
Nguyen clinches up with Prush and pushes him back against the cage.
Nguyen works on Prush's body with a couple of short punches.
Nguyen digs a right hand into Prush's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Prush's gas tank.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nguyen struggles to land a body shot inside as Prush controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen lands a shoulder strike.
Nguyen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nguyen misses with a punch to the body.
Prush throws a punch but it's blocked by Nguyen.
Nguyen lands a hook that snaps the head of Prush backwards.
Nguyen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Prush avoids it.
Nguyen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prush is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nguyen is keeping busy.
Good body shot from Nguyen.
Nguyen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nguyen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nguyen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nguyen avoids the body shot from Prush.
Nguyen looks to land a combination but Prush avoids it well.
Prush takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen throws a big shot that misses.
Nguyen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nguyen swings for the body but Prush moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prush defending well as Nguyen loads up on a big left hand.
Nguyen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Prush is out of range and Nguyen settles back down.
Nguyen misses with a hook. Prush ducked under it nicely.
Prush misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nguyen. Prush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nguyen closes the distance and clinches.
Prush tries to work over Nguyen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prush blocks a body shot from Nguyen.
Nguyen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nguyen taking a breather.
Prush takes a shot to the head.
Prush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prush lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prush misses with a knee to the head.
Nguyen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prush looking to throw knees to the head but Nguyen is blocking nicely.
Prush blocks a body shot from Nguyen.
Prush tries to circle away but Nguyen has him pinned against the cage.
Nguyen lands a shoulder strike.
Nguyen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prush backwards.
Prush throws a punch but it's blocked by Nguyen.
Good body shot from Nguyen.
Nguyen struggles to land a body shot inside as Prush controls his hands.
Come on Nguyen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nguyen is looking to control Prush's arms but Prush gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nguyen has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen misses with a body punch.
Prush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prush looking to throw knees to the head but Nguyen is blocking nicely.
Nguyen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nguyen blocks an uppercut.
Nguyen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prush landing knees to the head.
Prush lands a nice knee to the body.
Nguyen blocking some punches.
Nguyen is trying to force a seperation but Prush has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Prush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prush misses with the head strike.
Prush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prush misses with a punch on the inside.
Prush prevents a body shot from Nguyen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Nguyen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Math Prush'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. This is the final round!
Nguyen misses the shot to the body.
Prush throws a lazy head kick
letting Nguyen counter with a right hand.
Nguyen closes the distance and clinches.
Prush scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prush prevents a body shot from Nguyen.
Nguyen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prush takes a shot to the head.
Prush keeps control of Nguyen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Prush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nguyen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nguyen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nguyen throws a right and a left that Prush avoids nicely.
Prush scores with a push kick.
Prush swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nguyen dodges the punch combination from Prush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prush. Nguyen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nguyen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Nguyen does no damage.
Prush blocks a leg kick.
Prush throws a quick inside leg kick.
Prush lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nguyen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nguyen checks a low kick from Prush.
A solid body kick from Prush.
Nguyen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Math Prush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Prush takes a swing at Nguyen's ribcage but misses.
Nguyen throws a low kick but Prush avoids it.
Nguyen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Prush comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nguyen misses with a wild body shot.
Nguyen tries to clinch but Prush moves out of range.
Prush blocks a jab.
Prush misses with a body kick.
Prush swings for the body but Nguyen moves out of range.
Prush takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prush lands a nice hook to Nguyen's body. Nguyen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scotty Nguyen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prush throws a leg kick but Nguyen sees it coming and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Nguyen misses.
Prush is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nguyen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Prush.
Nguyen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Prush lands with a kick to the temple. Nguyen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nguyen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Prush has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nguyen slips a straight right by Prush.
Nguyen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prush misses with a shot to the body
and Nguyen counters with a series of strikes. Prush will be more careful next time no doubt.
A low kick from Prush misses
and Nguyen counters with a thumping low kick.
Prush looks to throw the jab but Nguyen is out of range.
Nguyen moves out of range as Prush throws a body kick.
Nguyen 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.
Nguyen tries to clinch but Prush moves out of range.
Nguyen cracks Prush with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nguyen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bone on bone clash there as Nguyen blocks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Prush.
Nice straight punches there by Nguyen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nguyen.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scotty Nguyen.
Well Nguyen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scotty Nguyen!
Scotty Nguyen is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Scotty Nguyen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beasty Kanne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanne has chosen Don't Cry For Me Argentina as his entrance music. John Sagat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Sagat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beasty Kanne!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kanne sizes up Sagat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kanne lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like John Sagat has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kanne.
Sagat throws a jab but it's blocked by Kanne.
Kanne lands a nice shot that snaps Sagat's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kanne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kanne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Sagat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sagat scores with the left hand. Kanne knows he should have avoided that one.
Kanne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kanne pushes Sagat up against the cage in a clinch.
Sagat is trying to force a seperation but Kanne has the dominant position.
Sagat prevents a body shot from Kanne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat throws an elbow that misses.
Kanne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sagat or not.
Kanne stalling against the cage.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Kanne wants to stall.
Sagat missing with knees to the body.
Kanne avoids a wild elbow strike from Sagat.
Kanne pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sagat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat misses with an elbow over the top.
Sagat struggles to land a body shot inside as Kanne controls his hands.
Sagat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kanne is defending well for now.
Sagat misses with a punch to the body.
Kanne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sagat tries a knee to the head but Kanne blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Sagat fails to land.
Sagat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sagat letting Kanne take a breather here.
A right hook to the body lands for Sagat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanne struggles to land a body shot inside as Sagat controls his hands.
Sagat misses with a punch to the body.
Kanne lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kanne throws a series of punches but Sagat moves out of range.
Kanne misses with a double jab.
Kanne lands a nice looking body kick.
Kanne works over Sagat's head and body with a nice combination.
Sagat throws a body punch but Kanne moves out of range.
Kanne misses with a wild combination.
Sagat swats away the attempt to clinch by Kanne.
Kanne misses with an uppercut. Sagat saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Kanne misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kanne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sagat.
Sagat dodges the punch combination from Kanne.
Beasty Kanne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kanne thuds a left hand into Sagat's body.
Sagat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kanne takes a step back to recover.
Kanne wants to slow Sagat down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sagat slips a jab and a cross from Kanne.
Kanne throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beasty Kanne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Sagat's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kanne lands an overhand right.
Sagat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sagat lands with a hook. Kanne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beasty Kanne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanne moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kanne.
Kanne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sagat.
Kanne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sagat.
Sagat throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kanne counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice combination there by Kanne.
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!
Sagat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kanne lands a two punch combo.
Kanne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sagat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sagat at a distance.
Sagat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanne manages to avoid it.
Kanne's corner calls for a 1-2. Kanne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sagat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanne was well out of range. Poor timing from Sagat.
Good work by Sagat as he checks the leg kick.
Kanne scores with a nice head shot.
Beasty Kanne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kanne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sagat checks it well.
Sagat scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kanne.
Kanne moves into the clinch.
Sagat is pushing Kanne up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kanne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanne struggles to land a body shot inside as Sagat controls his hands.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kanne. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagat stalling in the clinch but Kanne improves position.
Kanne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sagat backwards.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kanne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kanne manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kanne!
Sagat tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sagat lands an overhand right.
Sagat misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanne avoids the body shot from Sagat.
Kanne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sagat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kanne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sagat 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.
Beasty Kanne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Kanne.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kanne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kanne throws a front kick aimed at Sagat's knee but Sagat avoids it well.
Sagat missing with a left hand there. Kanne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kanne closes the distance but Sagat moves to the side
and Sagat counters with a nice uppercut.
Kanne throws a series of punches but Sagat avoids them all with ease.
Kanne goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sagat is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Kanne does no damage.
Oh Sagat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kanne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kanne misses with a few strikes there.
Sagat seems to have got his legs back now.
Kanne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sagat throws a shot from downtown. Kanne moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sagat misses the target.
Kanne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kanne is looking to clinch but Sagat is avoiding it.
Kanne looks to score with a jab to the body but Sagat is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kanne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sagat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kanne throws a leg kick but Sagat checks it.
Kanne fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beasty Kanne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Sagat's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sagat looks to throw the jab but Kanne is out of range.
Sagat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kanne throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick from Kanne misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sagat looks to score with a jab to the body but Kanne is just out of range.
Kanne throws a right and a left that Sagat avoids nicely.
Sagat lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kanne tries to close the distance and clinch but Sagat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kanne checks a leg kick.
Kanne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sagat manages to avoid it.
Kanne lands with a nice combination. Sagat backs away looking to recover.
Sagat connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanne scores with a hook to the body. Sagat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kanne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sagat checks it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Kanne. That snapped Sagat's head back.
Kanne throws a right and a left that Sagat avoids nicely.
Sagat staying out of range there.
Sagat misses with a looping left.
Kanne throws a combination that misses
and Sagat counters with a thumping low kick.
Kanne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kanne throws a jab when Sagat was well out of range.
Sagat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kanne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanne misses with a combination
and Kanne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kanne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sagat circles away quickly and effectively.
Kanne throws a head kick that misses.
Sagat throws a front kick that sends Kanne stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanne throws a sloppy head kick and Sagat moves out of range easily.
Sagat feints and then cracks Kanne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kanne down.
Sagat takes a swing at Kanne's ribcage but misses.
Kanne takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Beasty Kanne has been cut.
Sagat takes a swing at Kanne's ribcage but misses.
Kanne fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat catches Kanne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sagat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kanne.
Sagat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sagat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sagat ducks under a wild hook from Kanne.
No joy there for Kanne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kanne throws a jab but it's blocked by Sagat.
Sagat is looking to slow Kanne down with leg kicks.
Kanne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sagat circles away quickly and effectively.
Kanne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sagat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sagat moves out of range of the leg kick from Kanne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sagat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kanne scrambles back to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Kanne blocks the low kick.
Sagat lands a body shot.
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!
Sagat throws a sloppy head kick and Kanne moves out of range easily.
Sagat misses with a body shot.
Kanne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kanne scores with a jab. Sagat acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kanne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kanne moves in looking to clinch but Sagat pushes him off.
Kanne feints and then cracks Sagat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sagat down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Sagat clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kanne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sagat missing with a left hand there. Kanne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kanne throws a right hand that Sagat ducks under and follows up with a left that Sagat also avoids with ease.
Sagat looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sagat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kanne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sagat is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanne keeping moving, preventing Sagat from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat is looking to work some ground and pound but Kanne has wrist control.
Kanne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sagat is one step ahead there.
Kanne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sagat stopping the sweep attempt from Kanne.
Sagat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kanne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat chips away with some ground and pound.
Sagat is fighting to break Kanne's control of his arms but Kanne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sagat working some strikes from top position.
Sagat content to stall in guard here.
Kanne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kanne scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kanne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sagat takes a swing at Kanne's ribcage but misses.
Kanne checks a low kick from Sagat.
Sagat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kanne throws out a loose jab but Sagat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanne throws a sloppy head kick and Sagat moves out of range easily.
Kanne throws a right hand that Sagat ducks under and follows up with a left that Sagat also avoids with ease.
Kanne moves in looking to clinch but Sagat pushes him off.
Kanne looks to land a left hand but Sagat moved out of range nicely.
Kanne forces Sagat back against the cage and clinches.
Sagat just leaning against Kanne, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Kanne.
Kanne blocking some punches.
Sagat swings wildly with an uppercut but Kanne uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sagat throws an elbow but misses.
Kanne prevents a body shot from Sagat.
John Sagat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kanne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sagat misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanne has Sagat pressed against the cage, preventing Sagat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Sagat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Sagat had his way with Beasty Kanne in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kanne misses with a few strikes there.
Sagat blocks a head kick by Kanne.
Sagat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kanne.
Kanne just misses with a punch to the body.
Sagat throws a leg kick but Kanne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kanne tests Sagat's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sagat moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Sagat misses.
Kanne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kanne tries to work over Sagat's front leg with a kick but Sagat checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kanne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sagat thinking.
Sloppy strikes from Sagat. Those never looked like landing.
Kanne slips under a jab from Sagat.
Kanne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kanne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sagat looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sagat misses with a leg kick
and Kanne counters with a three punch combo that has Sagat backing up. Sagat nods at Kanne to acknowledge the strikes.
Kanne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sagat was well out of range. Poor timing from Kanne.
Sagat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kanne's sensitive parts.
Kanne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kanne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sagat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat throws a body punch but Kanne moves out of range.
Kanne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sagat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kanne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sagat dodges the punch combination from Kanne.
Kanne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kanne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sagat counters with a right hand to the body.
Kanne throws a leg kick but Sagat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kanne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sagat counters with a nice leg kick.
Kanne misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sagat checks a leg kick.
Kanne lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kanne needs to keep his hands up - Sagat had a free shot at his head there.
Kanne swings for the body but Sagat moves out of range.
Sagat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sagat there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kanne looks to land a right hand but Sagat moved out of range.
Kanne moves out of range as Sagat throws a body kick.
Kanne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sagat circles away quickly and effectively.
Kanne wants to clinch.
Sagat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kanne misses the target.
Kanne just misses with a punch to the body.
Sagat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kanne throws a series of strikes that have Sagat backpedaling.
Kanne scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagat misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kanne counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sagat misses with a jab to the body
and Kanne counters with an inside leg kick.
Kanne fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beasty Kanne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kanne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beasty Kanne!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lindros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Lindros!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Lindros had a free shot at his head there.
Nice straight punches there by Lindros. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lindros.
Lindros throws a good cross that connects.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lindros.
Lindros displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Lindros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gracie.
Gracie gets control of Lindros's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gracie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lindros trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Lindros uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindros stands up and beckons Gracie to his feet.
Lindros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindros paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lindros throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Lindros explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Eric Lindros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lindros, right into the meat.
Lindros misses with the combination.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lindros tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lindros to the ground. Lindros escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Lindros counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
Eric Lindros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gracie.
Lindros buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lindros scoring well with a low kick there.
Gracie looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindros scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Lindros is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lindros's head.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie stops Lindros from standing up.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lindros is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Lindros gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Lindros cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Eric Lindros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Lindros.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gracie tries to clinch but Lindros moves out of range.
Lindros stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lindros to the mat! Lindros manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie pushing down on Lindros's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lindros pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Lindros tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie stops Lindros from getting back to his feet.
Lindros tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gracie manages to move to mount!
Gracie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindros slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lindros looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lindros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Lindros is working away.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lindros 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.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lindros lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Lindros tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lindros connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lindros. Lindros obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Eric Lindros is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Lindros misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindros connects with a solid leg kick.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Lindros is avoiding it.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lindros lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lindros throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut lands for Lindros. That snapped Gracie's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindros connects with a looping right hand.
Lindros works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lindros buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lindros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lindros scores with a shot to the body.
Lindros throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lindros connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindros cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lindros. Lindros obviously looking to wear him down.
Lindros thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lindros can pounce on him.
Danga de danga de dang - Lindros scores with a four punch combination!
Lindros with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ryan Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lindros. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Lindros scores with a jab to the head.
Lindros jabs at Gracie's body.
Lindros lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lindros lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lindros. That one must have hurt.
Lindros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lindros fakes the leg kick and cracks Gracie in the body.
Lindros buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lindros thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lindros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindros throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice cross by Lindros.
Lindros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindros.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lindros lands with a nice body punch.
Lindros connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Lindros thows a body kick. Gracie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Lindros lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lindros can pounce on him.
Lindros lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lindros. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Lindros connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindros lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and Lindros counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lindros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab lands there for Lindros.
Lindros lands with a right hand.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lindros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eric Lindros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gracie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lindros dominated that second 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.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Lindros is avoiding it.
Lindros scores with a hook.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Donk. Lindros catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lindros quickly recovers to half guard.
Lindros is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lindros avoid being mounted?
Gracie wants to take a breather but Lindros is having none of it.
Lindros is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Lindros kicks Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindros scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lindros throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lindros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lindros can pounce on him.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lindros.
Lindros lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
A left and a right from Lindros both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindros throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Lindros sprawls well.
Eric Lindros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gracie.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lindros counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lindros with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lindros plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gracie moves forwards but Lindros connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gracie walks into a jab.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lindros.
Lindros lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Lindros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lindros!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Lindros had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lindros. That one must have hurt.
Lindros thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lindros scores with a punch to the head.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Decent striking displayed by Lindros there.
Gracie is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindros scoring well with a low kick there.
Lindros lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Lindros finish him?
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindros thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lindros.
Lindros connects with a nice looking jab.
Lindros scoring well with a low kick there.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Lindros manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice body punch from Lindros.
Nice takedown defense from Lindros. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Lindros throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, jab by Lindros - just one landing.
Gracie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lindros.
Lindros lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lindros connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lindros clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lindros lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Gracie dives in and grabs Lindros's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lindros pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lindros, right into the meat.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Lindros there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lindros stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lindros lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Lindros jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Lindros scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindros throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lindros throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Lindros throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lindros clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lindros buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lindros can pounce on him.
Lindros chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindros connects with a looping right hand.
Lindros throws a one two combo.
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
Lindros looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Lindros thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Lindros lands.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lindros.
Lindros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindros.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Eric Lindros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gracie.
Lindros thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gracie if he has to take too many more of those.
No joy there for Lindros, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindros connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lindros swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Lindros smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lindros lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lindros takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Lindros had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie tried to score with a low kick but Lindros checks it.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lindros throws out the jab.
Gracie takes one on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Lindros finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Lindros counters with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lindros.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindros misses the shot to the body.
Lindros leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Lindros counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee.
Lindros with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice jab there from Lindros.
Sloppy strikes from Lindros. Those never looked like landing.
Lindros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lindros had his way with Ryan Gracie in that round.
That's time! Lindros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lindros. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Lindros feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Lindros lands with a good body shot.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Lindros does it's job there.
Lindros jabs at Gracie's body.
That kick from Lindros tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lindros.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindros just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lindros throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindros throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Lindros fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie moves forwards but Lindros connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Lindros checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lindros lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Lindros. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lindros.
Lindros is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Lindros lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Lindros as Gracie shoots in.
Lindros throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Lindros manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eric Lindros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gracie.
Lindros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindros misses the shot to the body.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lindros lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lindros.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Lindros had a free shot at his head there.
Lindros dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lindros cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindros throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Lindros takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lindros connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Lindros scores with a head kick.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lindros lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lindros.
Eric Lindros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lindros connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindros moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lindros manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie won't allow Lindros to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Lindros keeps moving.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Lindros.
Lindros has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Ryan Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lindros works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Lindros showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lindros, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:44
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:44
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Lindros!
Eric Lindros retains his light heavyweight title!
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