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NFC 124 Jokinen vs Norzu PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Inyourbutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristof Nikitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Inyourbutt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Burning Spear - Workshop. Nikitin has chosen Arch Enemy - My Apocalypse as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Al Inyourbutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kristof Nikitin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikitin throws a head kick but Inyourbutt moves out of range.
Nikitin misses the shot to the body.
Nikitin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick by Nikitin misses
and Inyourbutt counters with a straight right hand.
Inyourbutt staying out of range there.
Nikitin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Inyourbutt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nikitin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nikitin lands a slapping body shot.
Inyourbutt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Inyourbutt avoids a kick to the body.
Nikitin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inyourbutt.
Al Inyourbutt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inyourbutt misses with a hook to the body
and Nikitin counters with a good, hard body kick but Inyourbutt shrugs it off.
Nikitin staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Inyourbutt as he connects with a hook.
Nikitin dodges the punch combination from Inyourbutt.
Nikitin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nikitin slips a jab from Inyourbutt.
Inyourbutt misses with a body shot.
Nikitin slips a jab from Inyourbutt.
Inyourbutt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nikitin doesn't seem bothered though.
Nikitin works Inyourbutt's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikitin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Inyourbutt sprawls well initially but Nikitin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nikitin is trying to control. Inyourbutt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nikitin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Inyourbutt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nikitin.
Nikitin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Inyourbutt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikitin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inyourbutt keeps working.
Nikitin trying to advance position but Inyourbutt counters by regaining guard.
Nikitin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Inyourbutt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nikitin is looking to work some ground and pound but Inyourbutt has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Inyourbutt keeps moving.
Nikitin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nikitin throws a strike but Inyourbutt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Inyourbutt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nikitin keeping moving, preventing Inyourbutt from controlling successfully.
Nikitin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nikitin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Inyourbutt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Inyourbutt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikitin keeping moving, preventing Inyourbutt from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristof Nikitin dominated that round.
That's time! Inyourbutt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nikitin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Inyourbutt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nikitin shoots in and drives through. Inyourbutt sprawls well.
Nikitin looks to throw the jab but Inyourbutt is out of range.
Inyourbutt digs a good body shot into Nikitin's ribs.
Inyourbutt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nikitin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kristof Nikitin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Inyourbutt misses with an uppercut.
No luck for Nikitin with that takedown attempt.
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!
Nikitin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Al Inyourbutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristof Nikitin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Inyourbutt as he jumps to the side.
Inyourbutt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kristof Nikitin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inyourbutt jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nikitin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Inyourbutt moves away from the strike by Nikitin.
Inyourbutt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nikitin throws the kick towards the body but Inyourbutt avoids it.
Inyourbutt scores with a sloppy right hand. Nikitin should have avoided that one.
Al Inyourbutt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin lands a right hook to the body.
Nikitin misses with an uppercut
and Inyourbutt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Nikitin walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inyourbutt. Nikitin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inyourbutt throws a jab when Nikitin was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Inyourbutt misses the target.
Nikitin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Inyourbutt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikitin.
A combination from Inyourbutt does no damage.
Inyourbutt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
Nikitin throws a shot from downtown. Inyourbutt moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Nikitin. Beautiful body shot.
Inyourbutt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikitin.
Nikitin misses with a wild body shot.
Nikitin throws a sloppy body shot
and Inyourbutt counters with a straight right hand.
Nikitin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nikitin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Inyourbutt rather than just go for the knockout.
Nikitin takes a swing at Inyourbutt's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Inyourbutt slaps away a takedown attempt from Nikitin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nikitin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Nikitin both land. Nice combination.
Nikitin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Inyourbutt throws out the jab.
Inyourbutt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikitin throws an off balance right hand
and Inyourbutt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Nikitin misses its intended target.
Nikitin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Al Inyourbutt will probably get the nod.
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!
Nikitin throws a wild body kick that Inyourbutt sees coming a mile off.
Inyourbutt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Inyourbutt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nikitin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Inyourbutt.
Inyourbutt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Inyourbutt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nikitin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nikitin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick by Nikitin misses
and Inyourbutt counters with a left to the body.
Inyourbutt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nikitin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin throws a body punch but Inyourbutt moves out of range.
Inyourbutt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nikitin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Inyourbutt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nikitin throws out a loose jab but Inyourbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikitin scores with a jab to the head.
Inyourbutt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nikitin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inyourbutt moves away.
Nikitin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Inyourbutt if he has to take too many more of those.
Nikitin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Inyourbutt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin tries to clinch up.
Inyourbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikitin moves away.
Nikitin moves away from the strike by Inyourbutt.
The crowd cheers as Inyourbutt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nikitin doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikitin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nikitin throws a hook but Inyourbutt avoids it easily.
Inyourbutt throws an off balance right hand
and Nikitin counters with an outside leg kick.
Inyourbutt slips under a jab from Nikitin.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikitin misses the target.
Nikitin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inyourbutt cracks Nikitin with a good jab.
Nikitin slips under a jab from Inyourbutt.
Jab, jab by Nikitin - just one landing.
Nikitin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Inyourbutt's head.
Nikitin thows a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nikitin, right into the meat.
Inyourbutt checks a leg kick nicely.
Inyourbutt punishes Nikitin's body with a nice straight punch.
Inyourbutt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikitin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inyourbutt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nikitin is working away from the top position though.
Nikitin prevents Inyourbutt from improving his position.
Nikitin stalling away here and it's allowed Inyourbutt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikitin pushes down on Inyourbutt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kristof Nikitin.
Well Nikitin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristof Nikitin!
A less than humble Kristof Nikitin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Kilmster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfa Uros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilmster's entrance music is Maylene & The Sons of Disaster - Darkest of Kin. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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191 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Kilmster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alfa Uros!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uros thows a body shot but no joy.
Alfa Uros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilmster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Uros fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kilmster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uros manages to avoid it.
Uros closes the distance and pushes Kilmster back into the cage.
Uros misses with a punch to the body.
Kilmster being controlled against the cage.
Kilmster jumps guard and drags Uros to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kilmster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilmster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uros passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kilmster defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uros tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kilmster tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kilmster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Uros decides to stand back up.
Kilmster misses with a series of wild punches.
Kilmster throws a body punch but Uros moves out of range.
Kilmster looks to land a left hand but Uros moved out of range nicely.
Uros plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Uros misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uros will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilmster misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uros pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilmster.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilmster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Uros at a distance.
Kilmster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kilmster slips a straight right by Uros.
Uros lands a jab to the nose.
Uros misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Uros, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Uros.
Uros walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kilmster misses its intended target.
Uros defending well as Kilmster loads up on a big left hand.
Kilmster is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Uros's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Uros throws a body kick that misses.
Uros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilmster.
Uros lands a lovely overhand right.
Uros misses with a body shot.
Uros fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Uros lands a head kick!
Kilmster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Uros defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Kilmster misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uros drives through and clinches with Kilmster against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uros scores with a leg kick.
Kilmster dives in and scores a takedown into Uros's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kilmster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uros has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kilmster has managed to get both his arms back between Uros's legs - danger averted.
Uros keeping moving, preventing Kilmster from controlling successfully.
Kilmster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uros swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uros is looking for a triangle but Kilmster pushes his legs off easily.
Uros throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfa Uros dominated that round.
That's time! Kilmster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kilmster tries to bum rush Uros with a series of wild strikes but Uros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uros wants to clinch.
Kilmster swats away the attempt to clinch by Uros.
Uros tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilmster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kilmster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uros throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kilmster swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uros scores with a leg kick.
Uros throws a good cross that connects.
Uros walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Uros throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kilmster's head.
It looks like Jake Kilmster has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uros connects with the punch.
Kilmster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Kilmster misses.
Kilmster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uros manages to avoid it.
Kilmster finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kilmster misses with a two punch combination.
Kilmster dodges the punch combination from Uros.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Uros throws a low kick, looking for Kilmster's leg but Kilmster calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Kilmster misses.
Kilmster misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Uros. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Uros.
Jake Kilmster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilmster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kilmster keeps the fight on the outside.
Uros drops Kilmster with a beautiful combination! Kilmster stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Uros is looking for the KO!
Kilmster is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Uros scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Kilmster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uros lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uros wants to clinch up but Kilmster keeps it at a distance.
Uros misses with a double jab.
Kilmster seems to have got his legs back now.
Uros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uros connects with a crisp jab.
Uros lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alfa Uros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uros cracks Kilmster with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kilmster looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Uros finish him?
Kilmster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilmster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kilmster keeps the fight on the outside.
Kilmster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uros.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uros seems to be stalking Kilmster here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Kilmster drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alfa Uros!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kake Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maddy Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kake Nyrkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maddy Rock!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Rock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nyrkki checks it well.
Kake Nyrkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyrkki moves into range and clinches up with Rock.
Nyrkki has Rock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nyrkki gets through Rock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nyrkki blocks an elbow strike.
Nyrkki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nyrkki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Rock.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Nyrkki controls the action.
Rock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nyrkki or not.
Nyrkki tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Rock is looking to control Nyrkki's arms but Nyrkki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rock has his back to the cage.
Rock breaks the clinch.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock slips under a jab.
Rock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nyrkki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock keeps the fight on the outside.
Rock tries to land a leg kick but Nyrkki saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Nyrkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Rock.
Rock scores with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rock.
Rock scores with a leg kick.
Rock lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Kake Nyrkki has been cut.
Maddy Rock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nyrkki looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rock moves out of range of the leg kick from Nyrkki.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nyrkki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nyrkki is defended easily by Rock.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kake Nyrkki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nyrkki throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nyrkki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nyrkki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rock as he jumps to the side.
Rock misses with a body shot
and Nyrkki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rock throws a head kick but Nyrkki moves out of range.
Rock scores with a jab. Nyrkki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rock misses with a head kick.
A combination from Rock does no damage.
Rock avoids the body shot from Nyrkki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rock connects with a solid leg kick.
Rock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Nyrkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock moves out of range as Nyrkki throws a body kick.
Rock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nyrkki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nyrkki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nyrkki rather than just go for the knockout.
Rock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nyrkki is breathing heavily.
Rock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nyrkki.
Rock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nyrkki's calf.
Nyrkki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki walks into a stiff left hand from Rock.
Rock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rock takes a swing at Nyrkki's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Nyrkki.
Rock scores with a jab.
Rock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rock fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rock.
Rock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rock swings for the body but Nyrkki moves out of range.
Nyrkki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rock throws a low kick but Nyrkki avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maddy Rock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kake Nyrkki'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.
Nyrkki throws the left hand but Rock avoids the punch easily.
Rock gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nyrkki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nyrkki being controlled here momentarily.
Nyrkki preventing the sweep.
Rock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nyrkki's guard.
Nyrkki wants to improve his position but instead Rock has moved into half guard.
Rock keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock throwing shots but Nyrkki is blocking nicely.
Rock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nyrkki keeps working.
Rock throwing shots but Nyrkki is blocking nicely.
Well, if Rock is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nyrkki is not content to let Rock control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Maddy Rock.
Rock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Nyrkki or perhaps it was just good defense by Rock which made him look bad.
Rock throws a head kick but Nyrkki moves out of range.
Nyrkki thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Rock misses.
Rock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nyrkki under the eye.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nyrkki.
Rock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nyrkki's calf.
Rock connects with a leg kick. Nyrkki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nyrkki clinches with his opponent.
Nyrkki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nyrkki tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock prevents a body shot from Nyrkki.
Rock breaks the clinch.
Rock looks to score with a jab to the body but Nyrkki is just out of range.
Rock lands a front kick.
Rock punishes Nyrkki's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nyrkki.
A punch combination from Rock misses.
Nyrkki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rock looks for the body kick but Nyrkki saw that one coming.
Nyrkki shoots in looking for a takedown. Rock tries to sprawl out of it but Nyrkki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Rock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rock misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rock.
Maddy Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nyrkki stalks Rock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rock's face. Rock staggers backwards, shaken.
Nyrkki takes one on the button.
Nyrkki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nyrkki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nyrkki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rock on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nyrkki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rock misses with a head kick.
Nyrkki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maddy Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kake Nyrkki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nyrkki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rock.
Rock lands with a nice body punch.
Nyrkki lands with a kick to the temple. Rock shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rock misses with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rock!
Nyrkki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rock. Nyrkki shrugs it off though.
Rock throws out a powerful jab.
Rock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nyrkki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rock takes a swing at Nyrkki's ribcage but misses.
Rock misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
Nyrkki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rock scores with a spinning back kick!
Sloppy strikes from Rock. Those never looked like landing.
Nyrkki wants to clinch but Rock slips to the side
and Rock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Nyrkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock fakes the leg kick and cracks Nyrkki in the body.
Rock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nyrkki's sensitive parts.
Maddy Rock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Rock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rock scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nyrkki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nyrkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rock.
Nyrkki gets tackled into the cage by Rock. Rock maintains the clinch.
Nyrkki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nyrkki wants to take the fight to the mat but Rock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rock misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rock pushes Nyrkki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nyrkki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nyrkki is looking to land body kicks.
Rock keeps Nyrkki at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick from Rock lands but Nyrkki takes it in his stride.
Rock stuffs the takedown attempt from Nyrkki. Nyrkki gets slowly back to his feet.
Nyrkki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rock is looking to slow Nyrkki down with leg kicks.
Nyrkki misses the shot to the body.
Rock is looking to slow Nyrkki down with leg kicks.
Kake Nyrkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rock misses with a double jab.
Nyrkki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nyrkki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Rock.
Rock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rock connects with a body shot.
Nyrkki throws a lazy uppercut
and Rock counters with a nice leg kick.
Rock works Nyrkki's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rock connects with the punch.
Rock throws a head kick that Nyrkki semi-blocks.
Nyrkki blocks a head kick by Rock.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maddy Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maddy Rock!
A very excited looking Maddy Rock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sianleuka Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neik Hammerlik (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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27
255 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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245 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sianleuka Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neik Hammerlik!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerlik has Jack up against the cage in a clinch.
Hammerlik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jack tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerlik avoids the damage to the body.
Jack struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammerlik controls his hands.
Good body shot from Jack.
Hammerlik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hammerlik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Hammerlik lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerlik scores with a push kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammerlik.
Jack tries to keep at a distance but Hammerlik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hammerlik effectively controlling the action here.
Hammerlik lands with a short shot to the head.
Hammerlik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammerlik's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerlik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hammerlik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hammerlik lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Sianleuka Jack has been cut.
Hammerlik working aggressively here.
Jack using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hammerlik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hammerlik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hammerlik is struggling to control the position.
Jack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A left hand lands to the body for Jack.
Jack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jack looking to throw knees to the head but Hammerlik is blocking nicely.
Hammerlik working aggressively here.
Hammerlik lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerlik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hammerlik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hammerlik scores with a shot to the side of Jack's head.
Jack misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jack blocking some punches.
Jack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hammerlik avoids it.
Jack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hammerlik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hammerlik.
Hammerlik lands with a short shot to the head.
Jack lands a good knee to the midsection. Hammerlik won't want to take too many of those.
Hammerlik looks gassed!
Jack tries a body shot but Hammerlik blocks it.
Hammerlik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack managing to block the knees to the body from Hammerlik.
Jack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hammerlik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hammerlik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hammerlik misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammerlik lands a shot to the body.
Hammerlik lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerlik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jack using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hammerlik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hammerlik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammerlik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jack blocks the elbow strike.
Jack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hammerlik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hammerlik misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jack obliges.
Jack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammerlik.
Hammerlik misses with a punch to the body.
Hammerlik throws a punch but it's blocked by Jack.
Hammerlik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Jack - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammerlik.
Jack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jack with a knee to the head.
It looks like Neik Hammerlik has been cut.
Jack missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerlik pushes Jack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hammerlik throws an elbow but it misses.
Hammerlik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hammerlik blocks a body shot from Jack.
Jack connects with a knee to the head.
Hammerlik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hammerlik prevents a body shot from Jack.
Hammerlik misses with the head strike.
Jack misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jack lands a good knee to the midsection. Hammerlik won't want to take too many of those.
Hammerlik avoiding damage as Jack throws knees to the body.
Hammerlik wants to stall.
Jack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammerlik backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerlik pushes Jack back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hammerlik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jack lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neik Hammerlik will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hammerlik connects with a jab.
Hammerlik throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hammerlik misses the shot to the body.
Hammerlik avoids the head kick by Jack.
Jack avoids the body shot from Hammerlik.
Hammerlik rushes Jack and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jack.
Hammerlik managing to block the knees to the body from Jack.
Jack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hammerlik lands an elbow inside that Jack shrugs off.
Hammerlik lands a right hand.
Jack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hammerlik avoids it.
Hammerlik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jack.
Jack tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerlik avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hammerlik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerlik scores with a knee to the head.
Hammerlik lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerlik pushes Jack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack.
Jack trying to land knees to the body.
Hammerlik tries to land knees in the clinch but Jack avoids the damage to the body.
Jack has a couple of punches blocked by Hammerlik.
Jack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammerlik.
A nice left hand lands by Hammerlik.
Jack tries a body shot but Hammerlik blocks it.
Hammerlik lands an uppercut.
Sianleuka Jack's cut is getting worse.
Hammerlik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jack up against the cage.
Jack prevents a body shot from Hammerlik.
Jack takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Jack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hammerlik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sianleuka Jack's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jack is looking to break free of the clinch but Hammerlik has double underhooks.
Jack blocks a body shot from Hammerlik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerlik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hammerlik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hammerlik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jack.
Jack unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hammerlik lands a nice uppercut.
Jack is trying to break the clinch but Hammerlik has him pressed against the cage.
Jack is working Hammerlik over against the cage.
Hammerlik tries to stall but Jack uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hammerlik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Hammerlik trying to stall but Jack improves his position.
Hammerlik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jack tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerlik avoids the damage to the body.
Jack using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hammerlik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hammerlik.
Jack prevents a body shot from Hammerlik.
Hammerlik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacks head.
Jeez, Sianleuka Jack's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hammerlik lands with a light punch inside.
Hammerlik stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jack as Hammerlik tries to tie him up.
Neik Hammerlik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hammerlik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jack.
Hammerlik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Hammerlik lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammerlik managing to block the knees to the body from Jack.
Hammerlik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hammerlik blocks it with crossed arms.
Hammerlik slowing the pace effectively.
Hammerlik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hammerlik.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerlik is leaning against Jack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hammerlik is trying to stall.
Hammerlik can't find room to land a body shot as Jack controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerlik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack throws a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Hammerlik.
Jack with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hammerlik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sianleuka Jack's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Neik Hammerlik!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Silvera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard comes to the cage accompanied by do it. Silvera has chosen Wedlock as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
190 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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23
193 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mathew Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey Silvera!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Mathew Maynard has been cut.
Silvera misses with a wild body shot.
Silvera misses with a series of wild punches.
Silvera lands a slapping body shot.
Silvera tries to clinch there but Maynard circles away.
Silvera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Maynard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silvera.
A short body shot lands from Silvera as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard is trying to break free.
Silvera landing knees to the head.
Maynard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silvera lands a knee to the body.
Maynard working aggressively here.
A short left from Silvera.
Maynard can't break the clinch.
Silvera scores with a knee to the head.
Silvera lands an elbow inside that Maynard shrugs off.
Silvera crunches a lovely knee into Maynard's ribcage.
Maynard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silvera to keep the fight standing.
Maynard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silvera pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvera is looking to clinch but Maynard is avoiding it.
Silvera thuds his right hand into Maynard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silvera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joey Silvera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silvera blocks a jab.
Silvera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maynard is breathing heavily.
Silvera stuffs the takedown attempt from Maynard. Maynard gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard gets tackled into the cage by Silvera. Silvera maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvera lands a nice knee to the body.
Silvera works on Maynard's body with a couple of short punches.
Silvera scores with a shot to the side of Maynard's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Silvera.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silvera.
Maynard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silvera presses Maynard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Silvera on the inside.
Silvera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maynard or not.
Silvera lands a nice uppercut.
Maynard is rocked!
Mathew Maynard's cut is getting worse.
Silvera has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Maynard - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Silvera, and another! Maynard is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Joey Silvera!
Joey Silvera gave a mention to Undead clothing. All items 10$ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ming Xin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, TEACH THE WORLD. Russo has chosen Destroy Everything as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jimmy Russo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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218 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
25 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ming Xin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Russo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Russo misses
and Xin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Xin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Xin throws a sloppy head kick and Russo moves out of range easily.
A big left from Xin misses.
Xin throws a body kick that misses.
Xin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Russo tenderised Xin's leg. Xin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Russo throws a hook but Xin avoids it easily.
Xin throws a jab but it's blocked by Russo.
Russo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xin's sensitive parts.
Xin blocks a head kick by Russo.
Russo cracks the inside of Xin's front leg.
Russo scores with a jab.
Russo throws a leg kick but Xin moved away.
Russo ducks under a wild hook from Xin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xin throws a shot from downtown. Russo moves away and avoids it.
Xin misses with a few strikes there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Russo 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 Xin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Xin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Russo.
Russo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Russo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Russo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xin connects with a body shot that sends Russo's belly button to the back.
Xin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russo.
Russo scoring well with a low kick there.
Russo misses with a head kick.
Russo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Russo motions for Xin to come forward. Russo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xin misses with a kick to the body
and Xin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xin scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Xin finds it's way through Russo's defenses.
Russo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xin.
Some bone on bone action there as Xin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jimmy Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo drives through with a takedown into Xin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Russo being controlled here momentarily.
Russo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Russo trying to control but Xin is working from the bottom.
Xin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Xin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Xin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Xin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Xin punishes Russo's body with a nice straight punch.
Xin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Jimmy Russo has been cut.
Russo looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Russo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Russo checks a low kick from Xin.
Xin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xin. Xin obviously looking to wear him down.
Xin throws a wild body kick that Russo sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Russo.
Xin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Xin lands a really nice looking cross but Russo seems unphased.
Russo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Russo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xin lands a nice hook to Russo's body. Russo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Xin throws a jab when Russo was well out of range.
Xin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Russo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Russo.
Xin lands a really nice looking cross but Russo seems unphased.
Nice sprawl there from Xin as Russo shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ming Xin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Russo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Xin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Russo throws out the jab.
Xin is looking to wear down Russo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Russo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xin but Xin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Russo takes a step back to recover.
Xin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Russo throws out the jab.
Xin leaves Russo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ming Xin is winning the standup battle so far.
Xin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Russo fails with the takedown
and Xin counters with a nice leg kick.
Ming Xin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Russo.
Russo is breathing heavily.
Xin tries a head kick but it misses.
Xin misses with the body kick
and Russo counters with a stiff right hand.
Xin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Russo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xin lands a front kick.
Xin just misses with a punch to the body.
Xin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xin lands a jab to the nose.
Xin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xin thuds his right hand into Russo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Russo moves out of range as Xin strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Russo misses the target.
Xin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Russo misses.
Russo fails with a takedown attempt.
Xin misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Russo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xin drops Russo with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Russo! Xin dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ming Xin!
Ming Xin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Zeldenthuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Cutting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cutting has chosen Skrillex - Kill Everybody as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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25
180 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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182 cm
25
174 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Zeldenthuis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bill Cutting!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeldenthuis moves out of range of the body kick from Cutting.
Zeldenthuis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cutting looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zeldenthuis wants to pass the guard but Cutting is keeping the position.
Zeldenthuis trying to control but Cutting is working from the bottom.
Cutting working a defensive guard here.
Zeldenthuis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zeldenthuis throws a low kick, looking for Cutting's leg but Cutting calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bill Cutting is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cutting.
Zeldenthuis misses with a looping right.
Zeldenthuis connects with the punch.
Cutting takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cutting takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cutting tries a low kick but Zeldenthuis avoids it.
Zeldenthuis gets a double leg takedown into Cutting's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeldenthuis trying to control but Cutting is working from the bottom.
Zeldenthuis throws a big elbow that misses.
Zeldenthuis trying to control the position from guard on top but Cutting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis preventing the sweep.
Zeldenthuis looking to pass the guard.
Cutting working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cutting is trying to keep Zeldenthuis in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis is looking to take a break and control but Cutting is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cutting wants to control but Zeldenthuis postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis tries to score with some ground and pound. Cutting controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zeldenthuis tries to advance to mount but Cutting denies him.
Zeldenthuis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cutting trying to remain calm as Zeldenthuis controls from the top position.
Cutting wants to control but Zeldenthuis postures up.
Cutting gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cutting trying to control here.
Zeldenthuis controlling the action here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cutting scores with a jab. Zeldenthuis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cutting's head.
Cutting misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zeldenthuis misses with a body shot.
Cutting ducks under a wild hook from Zeldenthuis.
Cutting throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cutting is looking to land body kicks.
Good leg kick by Zeldenthuis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeldenthuis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Zeldenthuis misses its intended target.
Cutting throws a sloppy head kick and Zeldenthuis moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Zeldenthuis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zeldenthuis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zeldenthuis 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 Cutting has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cutting and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zeldenthuis throws a looping overhand right but Cutting ducks down to avoid it.
Cutting throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis lands with a shot to the body.
Zeldenthuis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zeldenthuis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dirk Zeldenthuis is winning the standup battle so far.
Zeldenthuis misses with an uppercut. Cutting saw that one coming.
Cutting tries to land a leg kick but Zeldenthuis saw it coming and moves away.
Zeldenthuis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cutting checks a low kick from Zeldenthuis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutting throws out a leg kick but Zeldenthuis moves out of range and Cutting only half commits.
Zeldenthuis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cutting manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cutting throws out a leg kick but Zeldenthuis moves out of range and Cutting only half commits.
Zeldenthuis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cutting throws a nice head kick!
Zeldenthuis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cutting uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis throws a shot to the body.
Zeldenthuis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zeldenthuis lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cutting takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis clinches with his opponent.
Zeldenthuis tries to throw a body punch but Cutting avoids it by throwing Zeldenthuis back against the cage.
Cutting breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zeldenthuis jabs Cutting to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zeldenthuis throws a hook but Cutting blocks it.
Zeldenthuis swings for the body but Cutting moves out of range.
Cutting thows a leg kick but Zeldenthuis checks it
and Zeldenthuis counters with an outside leg kick.
Zeldenthuis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zeldenthuis 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.
Cutting throws a shot to the body.
Cutting's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zeldenthuis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cutting scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick from Cutting misses
and Zeldenthuis counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cutting on his heels. He'll look to pass Cutting's guard now, I'm sure.
Cutting keeping full guard, as Zeldenthuis tries to pass.
Cutting has momentary wrist control but Zeldenthuis slips an elbow through the middle.
Cutting manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zeldenthuis manages to get himself to full guard.
Cutting content to stall in guard here.
Cutting wants to control from the top but Zeldenthuis keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutting looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cutting looking to sit in guard and control but Zeldenthuis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zeldenthuis wants to pass the guard but Cutting is keeping the position.
Zeldenthuis is looking to work some ground and pound but Cutting has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeldenthuis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeldenthuis trying to control but Cutting is working from the bottom.
Zeldenthuis postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Zeldenthuis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cutting avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cutting avoids the body shot from Zeldenthuis.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cutting.
Zeldenthuis lunges at Cutting with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cutting's hand.
A punch lands to the side of Cutting 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zeldenthuis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zeldenthuis. Cutting does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zeldenthuis.
Cutting pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cutting is looking to score with low kicks.
Cutting throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutting uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis throws a head kick that misses.
Zeldenthuis avoids the body shot from Cutting.
Dirk Zeldenthuis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cutting throws a sloppy head kick and Zeldenthuis moves out of range easily.
Cutting drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cutting throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Zeldenthuis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis looks to land a left hand but Cutting moved out of range nicely.
Zeldenthuis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cutting's sensitive parts.
Cutting on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis is looking to clinch but Cutting is avoiding it.
Cutting tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cutting.
Zeldenthuis throws a jab but it's blocked by Cutting.
Cutting takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeldenthuis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zeldenthuis defending well as Cutting loads up on a big left hand.
Zeldenthuis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cutting slips a straight right by Zeldenthuis.
Cutting's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zeldenthuis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zeldenthuis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cutting counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zeldenthuis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zeldenthuis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zeldenthuis has a takedown stuffed.
Zeldenthuis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cutting sprawls well. Cutting wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zeldenthuis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Zeldenthuis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cutting avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bill Cutting has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zeldenthuis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cutting really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zeldenthuis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cutting is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis tries to pass to full mount but Cutting defends it.
Dirk Zeldenthuis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cutting is looking to improve his position.
Zeldenthuis winds up and cracks Cutting with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cutting keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cutting is looking for a sweep. Zeldenthuis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Zeldenthuis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zeldenthuis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Zeldenthuis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ej Balingit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diaz's Brothers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
294 lbs
21 - 4 - 0 |
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24
315 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ej Balingit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diaz's Brothers!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brothers moves away from the strike by Balingit.
Balingit throws a hook but Brothers blocks it.
Balingit scores with the left hand. Brothers knows he should have avoided that one.
Brothers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brothers ducks under a wild hook from Balingit.
Balingit checks a leg kick nicely.
Brothers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Balingit scores with a punch to the head.
Balingit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brothers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brothers looks to score with a jab to the body but Balingit is just out of range.
Balingit misses the jab.
Balingit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brothers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brothers thows a leg kick but Balingit checks it
and Balingit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brothers loads up on a big right hand but Balingit slips the punch.
Balingit moves out of range of the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brothers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brothers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balingit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brothers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balingit.
Brothers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Balingit misses.
Balingit slips under a jab from Brothers.
Brothers misses with a body shot.
Brothers misses with an uppercut
and Balingit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Balingit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brothers.
Balingit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brothers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Brothers.
Diaz's Brothers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brothers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balingit lands a body shot.
Brothers moves out of range as Balingit strikes.
Balingit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brothers throws a looping overhand right but Balingit ducks down to avoid it.
Brothers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Balingit throws a series of strikes that have Brothers backpedaling.
Balingit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balingit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brothers was well out of range. Poor timing from Balingit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brothers.
Brothers scores with a shot to the body.
Balingit swings for the body but Brothers moves out of range.
Balingit checks a low kick from Brothers.
Balingit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brothers prevents a body shot from Balingit.
Brothers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brothers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brothers throws a hook but Balingit avoids it easily.
Balingit digs a good body shot into Brothers's ribs.
Brothers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balingit.
Balingit swings for the body but Brothers moves out of range.
Balingit checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Balingit.
Brothers looks gassed!
Balingit scores with a hook to the body. Brothers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brothers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balingit jabs Brothers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Balingit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Balingit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brothers moves away.
Balingit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Balingit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brothers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balingit jabs at Brothers's body.
Balingit lands a right hook to the body.
Balingit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Balingit sizes up Brothers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brothers is rocked!
Balingit fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Brothers square on the jaw! Damn, Brothers is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ej Balingit!
A very excited looking Ej Balingit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Reinikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reinikainen comes to the cage accompanied by Turmion Kätilöt - Verta ja Lihaa. Liddell has chosen Rza - Fatal as his entrance music. Kalle Reinikainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Reinikainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lyoto Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Liddell. Beautiful body shot.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liddell.
A jab lands there for Liddell.
Reinikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liddell manages to avoid it.
Liddell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liddell blocks a low kick nicely.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Liddell is just out of range.
Liddell throws a low kick but Reinikainen avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reinikainen!
It looks like Lyoto Liddell has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liddell misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen scores with a punch to the head.
Liddell throws a chopping leg kick but Reinikainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Liddell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reinikainen is out of range and Liddell settles back down.
Reinikainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Liddell.
Liddell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Reinikainen swinging wildly here.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen throws a wild body kick that Liddell sees coming a mile off.
Liddell misses with a head kick.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses.
Liddell slips a jab and a cross from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Liddell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and Reinikainen moves out of range easily.
Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liddell.
Reinikainen delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liddell digs a good body shot into Reinikainen's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Liddell blocks the leg kick.
Reinikainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Liddell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reinikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liddell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Reinikainen blocks a head kick by Liddell.
Liddell misses with a body shot.
Liddell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reinikainen moves away from the strike by Liddell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell thows a body shot but no joy.
Reinikainen is looking to wear down Liddell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Liddell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reinikainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reinikainen tries to score with a low kick but Liddell moves his leg out of the way.
Liddell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Liddell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liddell doesn't manage to clinch there - Reinikainen circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reinikainen.
Liddell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liddell lands a high kick!
Liddell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reinikainen's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Liddell throws a leg kick but Reinikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
A lazy left from Reinikainen finds it's target.
Liddell throws a body kick the misses
and Reinikainen counters with a head kick. That will keep Liddell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Liddell is rocked!
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liddell is still on wobbly legs! Can Reinikainen finish him?
Liddell lands with a nice body kick.
Liddell seems to have recovered his senses.
Liddell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reinikainen counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reinikainen avoids the head kick by Liddell.
Liddell throws a lazy head kick
and Reinikainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Liddell looks gassed!
Liddell 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kalle Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Liddell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Liddell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reinikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Liddell checks a leg kick.
Liddell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liddell motions for Reinikainen to come forward. Liddell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liddell throws a quick inside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Liddell in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Liddell missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liddell swings widly with a right hand
and Reinikainen counters with a left and a right that stings Liddell.
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liddell misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Liddell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liddell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reinikainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddell throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liddell's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liddell. That's going to slow Reinikainen down.
Liddell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reinikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Liddell is breathing heavily.
Liddell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Liddell missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick. Liddell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Liddell throws a leg kick but Reinikainen checks it.
Reinikainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Liddell's head backwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reinikainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Liddell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reinikainen connects with a single shot there.
Reinikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liddell.
Liddell takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Liddell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reinikainen is able to avoid easily.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Liddell.
Reinikainen lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liddell. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liddell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Liddell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reinikainen can pounce on him.
Liddell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liddell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen scores with a nice head shot.
Liddell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reinikainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reinikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liddell's sensitive parts.
Reinikainen misses the jab.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses.
Liddell lands with a slapping head kick.
Reinikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liddell manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen connects with a body shot.
Lyoto Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Liddell moves out of range.
Liddell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Liddell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen tries to land a front kick but Liddell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reinikainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Liddell just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Reinikainen.
Liddell throws a push kick but Reinikainen slaps the foot to one side.
Liddell 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.
Reinikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liddell manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddell tries to land a leg kick but Reinikainen saw it coming and moves away.
Reinikainen scores with a body shot.
Liddell throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Reinikainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Liddell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Liddell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Liddell blocks a head kick by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
Reinikainen throws a body punch but Liddell moves out of range.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Liddell slips the punch.
Liddell misses the body punch
and Reinikainen counters with a nice body kick.
Liddell avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
Liddell just misses with a punch to the body.
Liddell cracks a nice hook into Reinikainen's ribs.
A big right from Reinikainen misses.
Liddell throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Reinikainen counter with a right hand.
Liddell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reinikainen looks to throw the jab but Liddell is out of range.
Reinikainen throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Liddell misses
enabling Reinikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalle Reinikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Reinikainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Liddell misses with a hook to the body
and Reinikainen counters with a nice kick to the body.
That kick from Reinikainen tenderised Liddell's leg. Liddell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liddell.
Liddell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reinikainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reinikainen.
Liddell slips a jab and a cross from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddell 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.
Reinikainen cracks Liddell with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen lands with a right hand.
Liddell throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reinikainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reinikainen avoids the head kick by Liddell.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that Liddell semi-blocks.
That has opened up Lyoto Liddell's cut even more.
Reinikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Reinikainen scores with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Reinikainen - just one landing.
Reinikainen is looking to slow Liddell down with leg kicks.
Reinikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liddell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Liddell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen avoids the head kick by Liddell.
Liddell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good work by Reinikainen as he checks the leg kick.
Liddell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reinikainen counters with an inside leg kick.
Reinikainen motions for Liddell to come forward. Reinikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Liddell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Liddell.
Reinikainen checks the leg kick.
Reinikainen stuns Liddell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reinikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Reinikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reinikainen lands a big head kick that sends Liddell tumbling to the mat! Reinikainen takes a step backwards and waves Liddell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen cracks Liddell with a left hook right on the temple and Liddell goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Reinikainen lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Liddell is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Reinikainen!
Kalle Reinikainen retains his middleweight title!
Kalle Reinikainen 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Otso Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santeri Norzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by E.S. Posthumus - Unstoppable. Norzu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cult of Luna - Back To Chapel Town kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Santeri Norzu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otso Jokinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Norzu!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Jokinen is predictable there
enabling Norzu to counter with a crisp jab.
Jokinen takes a swing at Norzu's ribcage but misses.
Norzu throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen wants to clinch.
Norzu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jokinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Jokinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Norzu misses with a head kick.
Jokinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jokinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jokinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Norzu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jokinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Norzu keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norzu keeping full guard, as Jokinen tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norzu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jokinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Norzu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norzu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Norzu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Norzu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norzu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jokinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Norzu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norzu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norzu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Norzu has an active guard here but Jokinen has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen trying to control from half guard but Norzu is working away.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but Norzu defending well.
Jokinen wants to control but Norzu is keeping him busy.
Jokinen not doing much here.
Norzu moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norzu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Norzu is retaining full guard.
Jokinen preventing the sweep.
Norzu looking for a guillotine here but Jokinen defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norzu keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Jokinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Norzu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Norzu moves out of range.
Norzu throws a looping overhand right but Jokinen ducks down to avoid it.
Norzu thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
Jokinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Santeri Norzu has been cut.
Jokinen wants to slow Norzu down by chopping away at his legs.
Jokinen lands an overhand right.
Norzu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jokinen checks it well.
Norzu misses with a few strikes there.
Norzu throws a wild body kick that Jokinen sees coming a mile off.
Norzu just misses with a punch to the body.
Norzu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jokinen can pounce on him.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jokinen.
Jokinen takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norzu blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
A short right from Jokinen on the inside.
Norzu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norzu's elbow.
Good body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Norzu is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jokinen.
Norzu is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokinen finish him?
Norzu lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Norzu fails to land.
Jokinen creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Norzu with a big uppercut! Norzu tries to clinch up but Jokinen pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Norzu to the mat! Norzu covers up and Jokinen unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Otso Jokinen!
Otso Jokinen retains his lightweight title!
After the big win, Otso Jokinen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Undead clothing. All items 10$ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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