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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rolif Cheperov Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolif Cheperov Junior could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bubba Willis's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rolif Cheperov Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba Willis!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis clinches up against the cage.
Willis keeps control of Cheperov Junior as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Willis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cheperov Junior just stands there and leans against the cage.
Willis jumps guard but Cheperov Junior turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cheperov Junior breaks from the clinch.
Cheperov Junior throws a right and a left that Willis avoids nicely.
Willis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cheperov Junior is fending him off so far but Willis persists. Nope, Cheperov Junior circles away and we're back to standing.
Rolif Cheperov Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Willis.
Cheperov Junior throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Willis clinches with his opponent.
Cheperov Junior gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cheperov Junior postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheperov Junior works over Willis with some ground and pound from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cheperov Junior working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Willis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cheperov Junior avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cheperov Junior accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Willis has momentary wrist control but Cheperov Junior slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cheperov Junior manages to get himself to full guard.
Cheperov Junior working a defensive guard here.
Cheperov Junior trying to control the position here.
Willis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Willis connects with a couple of short punches.
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheperov Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cheperov Junior controls Willis momentarily but Willis frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cheperov Junior 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rolif Cheperov Junior wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Some wild striking there from Cheperov Junior.
Nice sprawl there from Cheperov Junior as Willis shoots in.
Cheperov Junior throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Willis counters with a shoot takedown. Cheperov Junior fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cheperov Junior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cheperov Junior trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cheperov Junior throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Willis stands up out of Cheperov Junior's guard for a moment - Cheperov Junior manages to land a nice upkick.
Willis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cheperov Junior wants to control but Willis passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheperov Junior regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cheperov Junior throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Willis with a nice head shot there.
Willis throws a big right hand that misses.
Cheperov Junior preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cheperov Junior keeping full guard, as Willis tries to pass.
Willis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Willis wants to control from the top but Cheperov Junior keeps moving.
Willis postures up in Cheperov Junior's guard and throws a big left but Cheperov Junior blocks it.
Willis drops back looking for a leg! Cheperov Junior is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cheperov Junior manages to kick Willis off! Willis jumps back into Cheperov Junior's guard.
Cheperov Junior thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheperov Junior will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cheperov Junior punching to the body, from the bottom.
Cheperov Junior throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cheperov Junior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Willis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cheperov Junior's guard.
Willis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cheperov Junior works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cheperov Junior will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheperov Junior working a defensive guard here.
Cheperov Junior is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Willis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Willis throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cheperov Junior throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Willis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cheperov Junior works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cheperov Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Rolif Cheperov Junior will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cheperov Junior throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cheperov Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Willis moves away.
Rolif Cheperov Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Willis has a takedown stuffed.
Cheperov Junior misses with a wild combination.
Willis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cheperov Junior.
Cheperov Junior misses with a wild combination.
Willis dodges the punch combination from Cheperov Junior.
A punch combination from Cheperov Junior misses.
Cheperov Junior has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Willis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cheperov Junior.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheperov Junior tries to keep at a distance but Willis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cheperov Junior has clasped his hands together around Willis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Willis can't do much from the bottom here.
Willis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cheperov Junior lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Willis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cheperov Junior defends it well.
Cheperov Junior works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cheperov Junior throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Willis wants to control from the top but Cheperov Junior keeps moving.
Willis throws a big right hand that misses.
Rolif Cheperov Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Willis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cheperov Junior's guard.
Cheperov Junior doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cheperov Junior might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cheperov Junior striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Cheperov Junior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cheperov Junior throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Willis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cheperov Junior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheperov Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willis passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cheperov Junior flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Willis seems content to control.
Cheperov Junior tries to roll over but Willis keeps him under control.
Willis working over Cheperov Junior with some ground and pound. Cheperov Junior looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Willis drops an elbow to the side of Cheperov Junior's head.
Cheperov Junior punching from the bottom.
Willis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cheperov Junior has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Willis is working away from the top position though.
Cheperov Junior flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cheperov Junior is trying to control but can't.
Cheperov Junior keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheperov Junior trying to control but Willis postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Rolif Cheperov Junior wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Willis avoids the body shot from Cheperov Junior.
Cheperov Junior throws a nice looking combination but Willis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Willis fails with a takedown attempt.
Cheperov Junior tries to bum rush Willis with a series of wild strikes but Willis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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.
Willis is looking to land body kicks.
Willis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cheperov Junior!
Cheperov Junior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willis was well out of range. Poor timing from Cheperov Junior.
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 Rolif Cheperov Junior will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cheperov Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Willis moves away.
Willis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cheperov Junior thows a body shot but no joy.
Cheperov Junior misses with a few strikes there.
Willis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cheperov Junior fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Willis is looking to land body kicks.
Cheperov Junior throws a right hand that Willis ducks under and follows up with a left that Willis also avoids with ease.
Cheperov Junior leaves Willis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cheperov Junior displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Willis.
Rolif Cheperov Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Willis.
Cheperov Junior throws a predictable looking body shot
and Willis counters with a single leg into guard. Cheperov Junior didn't expect that.
Cheperov Junior will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cheperov Junior throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheperov Junior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cheperov Junior punching to the body, from the bottom.
Willis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cheperov Junior throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Willis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cheperov Junior's guard.
Cheperov Junior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cheperov Junior tries to strike from the bottom.
Cheperov Junior trying to keep a closed guard but Willis is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Willis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheperov Junior is keeping the position for now.
Cheperov Junior keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
Rolif Cheperov Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Willis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cheperov Junior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Willis avoids the body shot from Cheperov Junior.
Cheperov Junior takes a swing at Willis's ribcage but misses.
Willis tries to clinch but Cheperov Junior moves out of range.
Willis slips a jab and a cross from Cheperov Junior.
Willis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Willis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Willis tries to control but Cheperov Junior wriggling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cheperov Junior swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Cheperov Junior is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheperov Junior tries to hold on but Willis postures up.
Cheperov Junior in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Willis blocks Cheperov Junior's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cheperov Junior tries to reverse the position but Willis maintains control.
Willis breaks from Cheperov Junior's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Willis with a couple of short strikes.
Cheperov Junior working to try and regain half guard.
Bubba Willis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Willis blocks Cheperov Junior's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cheperov Junior taking shots to the head.
Cheperov Junior tries to hold on but Willis pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cheperov Junior sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cheperov Junior has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Willis is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willis is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheperov Junior trying to hold on to Willis's head to control him but Willis postures up.
Willis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cheperov Junior's head.
Willis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Willis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Willis wants to work for an arm triangle but Cheperov Junior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cheperov Junior has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Willis is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cheperov Junior misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cheperov Junior flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Willis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Willis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cheperov Junior has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rolif Cheperov Junior!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mean "Sparta" Kitty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulric Hallestrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitty comes to the cage accompanied by The Mean Kitty Song. Hallestrom is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by With Oden On Our Side - Amon Amarth. Ulric Hallestrom is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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24
270 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good low kicks
Powerful |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mean "Sparta" Kitty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulric Hallestrom!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hallestrom on the side of the head.
Hallestrom misses with a two punch combination.
Kitty misses with a body shot.
A big right from Kitty misses.
Kitty scores with a nice right hand.
Kitty lands with a good body shot.
Hallestrom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Mean "Sparta" Kitty has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallestrom lands a jab.
Kitty scores with a jab.
Mean "Sparta" Kitty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hallestrom!
Hallestrom misses with a head kick.
Kitty connects with a nice looking jab.
Kitty scores with a spinning back kick!
Hallestrom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kitty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hallestrom swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitty misses with a low kick.
Hallestrom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kitty goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kitty scores with a jab. Hallestrom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hallestrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Hallestrom misses.
Hallestrom throws a shot from downtown. Kitty moves away and avoids it.
Hallestrom throws a solid leg kick but Kitty takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hallestrom.
Ulric Hallestrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallestrom misses with the combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Kitty as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitty uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Kitty. Those never looked like landing.
Kitty lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallestrom walks into a left hand.
Hallestrom moves out of range of the strikes.
Kitty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hallestrom at a distance.
Hallestrom tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kitty lands a glancing blow to the side of Hallestrom's head.
Kitty takes a swing at Hallestrom's ribcage but misses.
Hallestrom motions for Kitty to come forward. Hallestrom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kitty tries to bum rush Hallestrom with a series of wild strikes but Hallestrom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kitty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallestrom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kitty missing with a left hand there. Hallestrom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hallestrom slips a straight right by Kitty.
Kitty misses with a right hand
and Hallestrom counters with a good, hard body kick but Kitty shrugs it off.
Kitty is breathing heavily.
Kitty jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kitty throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hallestrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mean "Sparta" Kitty's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitty throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hallestrom counters with a nice uppercut.
Hallestrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitty throws out the jab.
Kitty throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hallestrom throws a sloppy head kick and Kitty moves out of range easily.
Kitty moves out of range of the body kick.
Hallestrom throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Hallestrom.
Kitty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallestrom.
Hallestrom drops Kitty with a beautiful combination! Kitty stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hallestrom is looking for the KO!
Kitty is rocked!
Mean "Sparta" Kitty's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallestrom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallestrom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hallestrom throws a head kick but Kitty moves out of range.
Hallestrom checks the leg kick.
Kitty is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hallestrom throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallestrom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kitty.
Kitty misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kitty.
Kitty looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jeez, Mean "Sparta" Kitty's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kitty looks to throw the jab but Hallestrom is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Kitty blocks the leg kick.
Hallestrom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kitty needs to keep his hands up - Hallestrom had a free shot at his head there.
Kitty scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hallestrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallestrom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hallestrom ducks under a wild hook from Kitty.
Kitty misses with a hook.
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 Mean "Sparta" Kitty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mean "Sparta" Kitty'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.
Kitty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kitty cracks Hallestrom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Ulric Hallestrom has been cut.
Mean "Sparta" Kitty is winning the standup battle so far.
Hallestrom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kitty circles away quickly and effectively.
Hallestrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kitty lands a nice hook to Hallestrom's body. Hallestrom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kitty throws a body punch but Hallestrom moves out of range.
Kitty takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hallestrom feints and then cracks Kitty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kitty down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitty throws the left hand but Hallestrom avoids the punch easily.
Hallestrom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A lazy left from Kitty finds it's target.
Kitty avoids the head kick by Hallestrom.
Hallestrom lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kitty takes a step back to recover.
Kitty moves away from the strike by Hallestrom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Hallestrom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. Kitty catches Hallestrom right on the button with a cross.
Kitty looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallestrom is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kitty.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kitty. Hallestrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallestrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitty manages to avoid it.
Kitty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallestrom.
Hallestrom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kitty momentarily.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mean "Sparta" Kitty's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ulric Hallestrom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eirik Rivfader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivfader comes into the arena with Jimmy Rebel blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eirik Rivfader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivfader throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rivfader misses with a leg kick
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop scores with a punch to the head.
Rivfader could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bishop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivfader moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bishop throws the left hand but Rivfader avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop tries to clinch
and Rivfader counters with a good low kick that Bishop was not able to check.
Bishop checks a low kick from Rivfader.
Rivfader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bishop, as that shot connected.
Rivfader tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Rivfader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rivfader throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bishop slaps away a takedown attempt from Rivfader, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bishop scores with a nice strike.
Rivfader misses with a hook.
Rivfader tries to clinch up.
Rivfader throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop 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.
Bishop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rivfader can pounce on him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rivfader.
Rivfader connects with a body shot.
Bishop looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Rivfader moved out of range.
Rivfader thows a leg kick but Bishop checks it
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivfader keeps Bishop at a distance using the push kick.
Rivfader changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bishop tries to avoid it but Rivfader manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bishop to the ground. Bishop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rivfader throws the kick towards the body but Bishop avoids it.
Rivfader moves out of range of the leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivfader.
Rivfader looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rivfader misses with a body kick.
Bishop scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bishop is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop avoids a kick to the body.
Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rivfader closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bishop to the mat! Bishop manages to get full guard.
Rivfader trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop pulls Rivfader in close to prevent any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rivfader misses with a hook to the body
and Rivfader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivfader lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivfader. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivfader misses with a kick to the body
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rivfader throws a body kick the misses
and Bishop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Rivfader.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivfader throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bishop slips a straight right by Rivfader.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eirik Rivfader dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rivfader pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rivfader throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bishop scores with a sloppy right hand. Rivfader should have avoided that one.
Rivfader takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bishop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rivfader looks for a takedown but Bishop sprawls well.
Eirik Rivfader is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivfader is looking to wear down Bishop with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rivfader just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bishop.
Rivfader rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bishop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bishop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop shoots in but Rivfader avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rivfader throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bishop counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivfader misses with a body punch
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Bishop lands with a slapping head kick.
Rivfader tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader tries to bum rush Bishop with a series of wild strikes but Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rivfader shoots in for a double leg but Bishop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eirik Rivfader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivfader looks to throw a body kick
and Bishop counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rivfader won't be happy with that.
Bishop wants to control but Rivfader is keeping him busy.
Bishop landing strikes.
Bishop passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rivfader!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop goes for an armbar but Rivfader turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rivfader.
Rivfader trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader stopping the sweep attempt from Bishop.
Bishop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rivfader.
Bishop trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Charles Bishop was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rivfader pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rivfader throws a wild body kick that Bishop sees coming a mile off.
Bishop has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rivfader thows a body shot but no joy.
Rivfader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Rivfader ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Rivfader takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivfader misses with a lunging right hand
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bishop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivfader.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bishop scores with a hook.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. Rivfader looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rivfader fails with the takedown.
Bishop throws a combination. Rivfader tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rivfader defends it nicely.
Rivfader throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivfader circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rivfader counters with a low kick, right behind Bishop 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rivfader misses with a hook to the body
and Bishop counters with an outside leg kick.
Rivfader misses with a leg kick
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rivfader swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bishop counters with a nice body shot.
Bishop lands a left and a right that send Rivfader crashing to the mat, dazed. Bishop thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rivfader is rocked!
It looks like Eirik Rivfader has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Rivfader to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Bishop!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charles Bishop!
Charles Bishop managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Malicious Intent Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reijo Rymy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanley Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rymy comes to the cage accompanied by Killswitch Engage - Holy Diver. Ramirez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Take it in Blood -- Nas. Hanley Ramirez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reijo Rymy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hanley Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rymy lands a jab.
Rymy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rymy cracks a nice hook into Ramirez's ribs.
Rymy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Rymy. Those never looked like landing.
Rymy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Rymy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ramirez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramirez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramirez misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ramirez.
Ramirez tries to land a front kick but Rymy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rymy throws a looping overhand right but Ramirez ducks down to avoid it.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rymy.
Ramirez throws a body kick that misses.
Rymy throws a series of punches but Ramirez moves out of range.
Rymy shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense.
Rymy misses with a wild combination.
Rymy throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramirez misses with a body kick.
Rymy loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
Rymy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Rymy.
Ramirez fakes the leg kick and cracks Rymy in the body.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Rymy.
Ramirez lands with a nice body punch.
Decent striking displayed by Ramirez there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rymy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ramirez - the referee stops the clock and Rymy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ramirez. Rymy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rymy is breathing heavily.
Rymy dives in and scores a takedown into Ramirez's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ramirez pulls Rymy in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rymy manages to get himself to full guard.
Ramirez chips away with some ground and pound.
Ramirez stands up over Rymy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ramirez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rymy is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rymy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez lands a couple of digs.
Ramirez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rymy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramirez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramirez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rymy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rymy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramirez defends it easily.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to control but Rymy is working from the bottom.
Rymy trying to control the position.
Ramirez lands a couple of elbows.
Rymy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramirez stands up over Rymy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanley Ramirez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rymy connects with a crisp jab.
Rymy thows a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rymy misses with an uppercut. Ramirez saw that one coming.
Ramirez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rymy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramirez counters with a nice body kick.
Rymy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Rymy loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
Good exchange - Rymy coming out on top.
Ramirez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ramirez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rymy's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rymy's sensitive parts.
Hanley Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the body.
Rymy ducks right into an uppercut from Ramirez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez connects with a high kick.
Rymy missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rymy loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
Rymy walks into a jab.
Rymy is rocked!
Ramirez misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh Rymy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rymy misses with a straight right.
Rymy seems to have got his legs back now.
Rymy walks into a straight right hand from Ramirez.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ramirez.
Ramirez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rymy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rymy off to one side.
Ramirez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rymy seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Ramirez shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Rymy is backing up but Ramirez catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Rymy covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Ramirez Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hanley Ramirez!
Hanley Ramirez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Polvi Lumpio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pendulum - Blood Sugar. Wanderlei Silva Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Polvi Lumpio's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wanderlei Silva Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Polvi Lumpio!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva Jr swings for the body but Lumpio moves out of range.
Lumpio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lumpio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lumpio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva Jr checks it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva Jr, as that shot connected.
Lumpio rushes Silva Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Lumpio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lumpio lands a damaging elbow.
Silva Jr dodges an elbow strike from Lumpio.
The referee calls for Lumpio to work.
The crowd are getting on Lumpio's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Silva Jr blocks an elbow strike from Lumpio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva Jr blocks a body shot from Lumpio.
Lumpio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lumpio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lumpio's elbow.
Lumpio is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lumpio tries a knee to the head but Silva Jr blocks it.
Lumpio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lumpio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva Jr.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lumpio.
Silva Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Lumpio.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lumpio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumpio continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Lumpio working Silva Jr over with knees to the body.
Lumpio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva Jr avoids it.
Lumpio pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lumpio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lumpio.
Silva Jr takes a shot to the head.
Lumpio keeps control of Silva Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lumpio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva Jr is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumpio throws an elbow but it misses.
Lumpio misses with a knee strike.
Lumpio scores with a knee to the head.
Silva Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lumpio tries to land a knee to the head but Silva Jr blocks with his arms.
Lumpio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva Jr is defending well for now.
Lumpio pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lumpio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lumpio landing knees to the body.
Lumpio leaning against his opponent.
Silva Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Silva Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Lumpio controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lumpio slowing the pace effectively.
Lumpio misses with an elbow over the top.
Lumpio stalling.
Lumpio throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lumpio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Polvi Lumpio 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.
Silva Jr lands a brutal head kick. Lumpio looks out on his feet and Silva Jr throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Wanderlei Silva Jr!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grammur Natzee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Natzee comes to the cage accompanied by Marillion - Garden Party. Spencer has chosen Ride Of The Valkyries - Richard Wagner as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grammur Natzee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natzee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spencer takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Mark Spencer has been cut.
Natzee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
Spencer feints and as Natzee raises his hands in defense, Spencer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spencer stopping the sweep attempt from Natzee.
Spencer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Natzee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Natzee wants to sweep here but Spencer controlling him for the moment.
Spencer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spencer trying to control but Natzee is working from the bottom.
Natzee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spencer manages to get himself to full guard.
Natzee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spencer on the ground.
Spencer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Natzee is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natzee tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Spencer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Natzee can't escape the position.
Spencer landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Natzee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spencer working for a submission but Natzee is keeping him at bay.
Natzee is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Natzee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Natzee is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Natzee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spencer unloading with bombs!
Spencer content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Natzee is looking to improve his position but Spencer isn't that keen on the idea.
Natzee is working hard here to advance position.
Spencer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Natzee's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Spencer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Natzee is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Natzee and Spencer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Natzee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Natzee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Spencer passes to side control.
Natzee tries to improve position but can't.
Spencer in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Natzee is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Spencer!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inge Koll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is . A fine choice. Koll is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Burn in hell. This should be fireworks!
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144 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Inge Koll!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koll misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Koll is looking to improve his position.
Johnson stands up and beckons Koll to join him on the feet.
Koll has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Koll's knee momentarily.
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Koll is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Koll's guard.
Koll working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koll not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Koll is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Koll is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Koll won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson passes Koll's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to stand up but Koll has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Johnson is taking a breather. Koll says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Koll wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Koll trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koll might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Johnson decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Koll counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Koll to the mat! Koll manages to get full guard.
Koll looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson wants to stand but Koll has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Koll controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koll is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koll looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 Jeremy Johnson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
Koll wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Koll is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jeremy Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koll is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koll is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Johnson is staying active.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Koll is squirming around nicely.
Koll is working to get back to half guard.
Koll wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Koll loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koll manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koll.
Koll shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koll manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Jeremy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inge Koll.
Johnson feints a jab promting Koll to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Koll slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Koll has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Koll looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koll flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koll is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Koll!
Koll really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Koll is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Koll is breathing heavily.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Koll shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Koll. Koll gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koll just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson prevents Koll from improving his position.
Koll slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Koll looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koll working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Koll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koll working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson wants to stand but Koll has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Koll tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koll has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Koll's legs - danger averted.
Koll keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Koll won't let him.
Koll has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Koll working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koll throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
Jeremy Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson stands up.
Koll misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeremy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inge Koll.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Inge Koll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Koll moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Johnson!
Jeremy Johnson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paden Taber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Turma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turma is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Slipknot - Psychosocial. Paden Taber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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170 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paden Taber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Turma!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taber looks to land a body kick but Turma moved away.
Turma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Teppo Turma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Taber.
Taber avoids the body shot from Turma.
Turma just misses with a punch to the body.
Turma throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Turma throws a leg kick which misses Taber's front leg but catches the back leg as Taber tries to avoid it.
Turma looks for a takedown but Taber sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Taber. Those never looked like landing.
Taber checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Turma.
Turma cracks Taber with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taber sprawls well. Taber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turma gets slowly back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turma tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taber connects with a leg kick. Turma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Taber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paden Taber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Turma.
Turma looks to score with a jab to the body but Taber is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Taber.
Turma looks gassed!
A looping hook to the body misses from Turma. Taber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Taber - that will leave a mark!
Taber lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taber cracks the inside of Turma's front leg.
Taber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turma on the side of the head.
Taber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turma. That did some damage!
Taber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turma takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Turma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Taber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taber lands with a hook. Turma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taber.
Taber looks to score with a jab to the body but Turma is just out of range.
Taber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crunch! Taber slams his shin into Turma's torso.
Taber lands with a good body shot.
Taber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taber plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taber moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Turma is rocked!
A big left from Turma misses.
Turma is still on wobbly legs! Can Taber finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Taber. Turma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taber is looking to wear down Turma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taber finds it's way round the side to connect with Turma's head.
Turma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taber throws a head kick but Turma moves out of range.
Taber throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Taber scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Turma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turma takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Turma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Turma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good standup being displayed there by Taber as he connects with a hook.
Taber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turma takes one on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taber.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taber lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taber lunges at Turma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turma's hand.
Turma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turma tries to clinch up.
Turma checks a leg kick nicely.
Turma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taber lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Taber throws a one two combo.
Turma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taber.
Taber lands a nice looking body shot.
Taber tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turma misses with the combination.
Turma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taber. Taber obviously looking to wear him down.
Taber lands a leg kick that knocks Turma off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paden Taber dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turma was well out of range. Poor timing from Taber.
Turma drives through with a takedown into Taber's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Taber wants to stand and escape but Turma is having none of it.
Turma seems to have recovered his senses.
Taber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turma can do to turn this around?
Turma trying to control but Taber is working from the bottom.
Turma won't allow Taber to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taber is on top in guard.
Turma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taber stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Taber throws a jab but it's blocked by Turma.
Taber lunges at Turma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turma's hand.
Turma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turma is breathing heavily.
Turma connects with a leg kick. Taber looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taber feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turmas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Taber.
Turma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taber.
Taber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turma's sensitive parts.
Taber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turma manages to avoid it.
Taber scores with a shot to the body.
Taber lands a right hook to the body.
Turma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turma misses with a low kick as Taber jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taber cracks Turma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Taber.
Turma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turma.
Taber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taber scores with a leg kick.
Taber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turma takes one to the chin there.
Turma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taber.
Turma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taber lands the left hand.
Taber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turma at a distance.
Taber lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taber feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turma's calf.
Paden Taber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taber lands with a nice body kick.
Taber connects with an inside leg kick.
Taber lands a slapping body shot.
Taber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turma takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crunch! Taber slams his shin into Turma's torso.
Turma avoids the body shot from Taber.
That kick from Taber tenderised Turma's leg. Turma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turma throws a leg kick but Taber sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turma moves away.
Turma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taber.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Taber tenderised Turma's leg. Turma is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Taber.
Turma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taber connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turma scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turma. That did some damage!
Taber lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Taber tenderised Turma's leg. Turma is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left lands for Taber.
Turma with a jab.
Turma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taber.
That kick from Taber tenderised Turma's leg. Turma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turma tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Taber - just one landing.
Taber throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Taber takes a swing at Turma's ribcage but misses.
Turma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taber. Taber obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taber lands a nice shot that snaps Turma's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paden Taber dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Taber misses the target.
Taber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taber throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turma tries to close the distance and clinch but Taber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body kick from Taber.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taber.
Turma swings for the body but Taber moves out of range.
Taber swinging wildly here.
Turma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taber.
Turma has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Taber.
Turma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turma drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Turma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taber wants to control but Turma postures up.
Taber manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Turma is thwarting Taber's attempts to control the position.
Taber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turma.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taber is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turma is controlling him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Taber holds on and takes a little breather.
Turma trying to control but Taber is working from the bottom.
Turma won't allow Taber to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taber is on top in guard.
Turma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turma looking to control.
Turma is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turma can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taber controls the pace.
Turma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taber defends it easily.
Taber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paden Taber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turma can't keep his opponent in guard - Taber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Taber trying to control the action but Turma is working from the bottom.
Turma with the active half guard here but Taber passes nicely into side control.
The referee asks Taber politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Taber prefers to stall for the moment though.
Taber decides to stand up, so the ref orders Turma to his feet.
Turma forces Taber back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turma. That did some damage!
Taber lands a nice looking kick to the body. Turma takes a step back to recover.
Turma takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Turma shoots in and drives through. Taber sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turma. That did some damage!
Taber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taber thuds his shin into the meat of Turma's side.
Turma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turma.
Taber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turma's sensitive parts.
Taber goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paden Taber clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Taber feints a jab promting Turma to slip. Taber then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Turma slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Taber dodges the punch combination from Turma.
Paden Taber is winning the standup battle so far.
Taber ducks right into an uppercut from Turma.
Taber feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turma's calf.
An inside leg kick from Taber misses.
Taber lands with a kick to the temple. Turma shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Turma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turma misses with a jab to the body
and Taber counters with a low kick, right behind Turma 's knee.
Taber leaves Turma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turma is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Taber connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taber scores with a push kick.
Turma dives in and grabs Taber's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taber pushes down on Turma's head and hops out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turma takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Taber finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Taber jabs Turma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Taber throws a head kick but Turma moves out of range.
Turma throws a sloppy body shot
and Taber counters with a three punch combo that has Turma backing up. Turma nods at Taber to acknowledge the strikes.
Taber moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taber scores with a jab. Turma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taber lands a front kick.
Donk. Taber catches Turma right on the button with a cross.
Taber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taber. That's going to slow Turma down.
Taber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turma has time to react.
Taber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Turma misses
and Taber counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Taber misses.
Turma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turma walks into a jab.
Taber avoids the body shot from Turma.
Turma throws a good cross that connects.
Turma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good leg kick by Taber there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice jab there from Taber.
Turma misses with a hook
and Taber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Taber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taber is looking to slow Turma down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taber.
Turma throws a looping overhand right but Taber ducks down to avoid it.
Taber avoids the body shot from Turma.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taber throws a leg kick which misses Turma's front leg but catches the back leg as Turma tries to avoid it.
Taber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taber connects with a leg kick. Turma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Taber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taber lands a jab to the head.
Taber throws a leg kick which misses Turma's front leg but catches the back leg as Turma tries to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Taber.
Taber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Taber misses with the combination.
Turma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taber lands a nice hook to Turma's body. Turma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turma tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taber connects with an inside leg kick.
Taber ducks under a wild hook from Turma.
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!
Turma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taber is fending him off so far but Turma persists. Nope, Taber circles away and we're back to standing.
Paden Taber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Turma.
A head kick misses from Taber.
Taber pushes Turma away with a front kick.
Taber scores with a nice head shot.
Turma takes a kick to the side of the head.
Turma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taber lands a body shot.
Turma tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turma throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taber.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turma. Taber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taber fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paden Taber had his way with Teppo Turma in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Taber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taber stuffs the takedown attempt from Turma. Turma gets slowly back to his feet.
Taber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turma throws a nice looking combination but Taber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taber feints a jab promting Turma to slip. Taber then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Turma slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Turma walks into a jab.
Taber swings for the body but Turma moves out of range.
Taber catches Turma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turma is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Turma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taber tried to score with a low kick but Turma checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taber.
Turma misses with a few strikes there.
Turma walks forward, straight into a front kick from Taber.
Turma checks the leg kick.
Turma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taber missing with a left hand there. Turma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taber lands a nice hook to Turma's body. Turma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turma throws the left hand but Taber avoids the punch easily.
Taber scores with a head kick. Turma tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Turma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taber. Taber obviously looking to wear him down.
Taber misses with a low kick.
Turma misses with a hook. Taber ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Turma misses.
Turma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taber.
Turma shoots for a double leg takedown but Taber sprawls well. He's pushed Turma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paden Taber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Turma.
Turma fails with a takedown attempt.
Taber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turma.
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!
Taber connects with a body shot.
Taber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Taber.
Taber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taber.
Paden Taber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taber stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taber throws a combination. Turma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Taber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teppo Turma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taber lands with a straight right. Turma didn't see that one coming.
Taber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taber.
Taber slips under a jab from Turma.
Taber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turma looks to land a left hand but Taber moved out of range nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Taber. Turma shrugs it off though.
Taber lands with a nice body kick.
Taber tests Turma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taber lands with a nice body punch.
Taber connects with a leg kick. Turma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turma misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Taber as Turma shoots in.
Turma moves forwards but Taber connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taber connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taber.
Taber lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taber throws a sloppy head kick and Turma moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Taber. Beautiful body shot.
Turma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Taber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turma misses with a left hand
and Taber counters with a two punch combo.
Turma walks forward, straight into a front kick from Taber.
Taber lands an overhand right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taber thuds a left hand into Turma's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Taber.
Taber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taber lands a leg kick that knocks Turma off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paden Taber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taber, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paden Taber!
Paden Taber retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku Nakarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Marine Corps Hymn. Nakarainen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee. George Davis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Davis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Nakarainen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakarainen scores a takedown into full mount!
Davis tries to lock up and control but Nakarainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nakarainen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nakarainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Davis tries to lock up and control but Nakarainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nakarainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davis is looking to escape.
Davis is desperately trying to improve his position but Nakarainen has a good base and remains in mount.
Davis wants to control but Nakarainen is having none of it.
Davis is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Davis is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakarainen is looking to work his way around to Davis's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Davis wants to hold on but Nakarainen pushes him away.
Nakarainen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nakarainen controlling his opponent.
Davis is working to get back to half guard.
Nakarainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davis is looking to escape.
Nakarainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Davis can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen looking to control but Davis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nakarainen avoids the attempt from Davis to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis is trying desperately to improve position.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.
Nakarainen wants to take Davis's back but he can't do it this time.
Nakarainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Davis tries to hold on but Nakarainen postures up.
Nakarainen content just to control the position here.
Davis is desperately trying to improve his position but Nakarainen has a good base and remains in mount.
Nakarainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Davis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakarainen takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nakarainen's arms.
Nakarainen doesn't have the hooks in and Davis manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakarainen is on top in guard.
Nakarainen stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
Nakarainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Nakarainen from controlling successfully.
Davis wants to sweep here but Nakarainen controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Nakarainen 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.
Davis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nakarainen throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nakarainen enables Davis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nakarainen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nakarainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nakarainen working a defensive guard here.
Davis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Davis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nakarainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davis defends well.
Davis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis won't allow Nakarainen to sweep him here.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakarainen is retaining full guard.
Nakarainen keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Nakarainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Davis throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakarainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davis is aware though and is defending well.
Nakarainen controls Davis momentarily but Davis frees himself.
Nakarainen keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakarainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily.
Davis wants to control from the top but Nakarainen keeps moving.
Nakarainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davis is aware though and is defending well.
Davis stands up over Nakarainen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nakarainen wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakarainen keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis throwing strikes but missing.
Davis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Davis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nakarainen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Davis has Nakarainen in his guard.
Nakarainen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nakarainen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Nakarainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen is thwarting Davis's attempts to control the position.
Davis wants to sweep but Nakarainen has passed to side control!
Pikku Nakarainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nakarainen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nakarainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Davis trying to control but Nakarainen postures up.
Nakarainen stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakarainen trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pikku Nakarainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nakarainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nakarainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nakarainen wants to land a leg kick but Davis is out of range.
Nakarainen throws a front kick aimed at Davis's knee but Davis avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nakarainen.
Davis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nakarainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Davis.
Nakarainen with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Davis to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Nakarainen slips the punch.
Nakarainen misses the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nakarainen.
A left and a right from Davis both land. Nice combination.
Davis checks a leg kick nicely.
Davis with a jab.
Davis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nakarainen checks a leg kick.
Nakarainen gets the takedown into side control.
Nakarainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Davis can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Nakarainen looking to control but instead Davis has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nakarainen wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Nakarainen pushes down on Davis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to get back to full guard.
Nakarainen looks to land a strike but Davis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nakarainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakarainen trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis trying to control the position.
Nakarainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Davis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Davis trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Nakarainen is fighting to break Davis's control of his arms but Davis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. George Davis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Nakarainen slips the punch.
Davis throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Davis misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nakarainen.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Pikku Nakarainen just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Davis lands a front kick.
Davis tests Nakarainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nakarainen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Davis if he has to take too many more of those.
Nakarainen misses the shot to the body.
Nakarainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nakarainen is looking to land body kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nakarainen.
Davis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Davis avoids the head kick by Nakarainen.
Davis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis wants to clinch up but Nakarainen keeps it at a distance.
Nakarainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Davis misses with a body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nakarainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Davis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nakarainen misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming.
Davis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakarainen. Nakarainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis checks the leg kick.
A jab from Davis misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
Nakarainen looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range.
Pikku Nakarainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to clinch up.
Nakarainen wants to slow Davis down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice shot by Davis.
Davis looks to land a combination but Nakarainen avoids it well.
Davis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nakarainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab from Davis.
Nakarainen slips a straight right by Davis.
Davis jabs Nakarainen right on the nose. Nakarainen blinks but takes it well.
Davis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakarainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Davis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Davis misses.
Nakarainen motions for Davis to come forward. Nakarainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakarainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nakarainen swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakarainen connects with a leg kick. Davis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
George Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakarainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakarainen tries to land a body kick
and Davis counters with a two punch combo.
Nakarainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A punch lands to the side of Davis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nakarainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nakarainen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Davis is out of range and Nakarainen settles back down.
Nakarainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakarainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Nakarainen misses with a wild body shot.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Nakarainen's shoulder, as Nakarainen tries to avoid the shot.
Nakarainen tries for a takedown but Davis circles away easily
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
George Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Nakarainen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakarainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Nakarainen dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nakarainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Nakarainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakarainen is looking to chop away at Davis's legs.
Nakarainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakarainen misses with a low kick as Davis jumps back.
Davis cracks Nakarainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Davis misses with a looping left.
Nakarainen misses with a body kick.
Davis throws a push kick but Nakarainen slaps the foot to one side.
Nakarainen shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Nakarainen misses with a leg kick
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakarainen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakarainen fails with the takedown.
Nakarainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Davis swings for the body but Nakarainen moves out of range.
Davis is looking to clinch but Nakarainen is avoiding it.
Nakarainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Davis throws a right and a left that Nakarainen avoids nicely.
Davis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Davis tries to clinch there but Nakarainen circles away.
Nakarainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
George Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Nakarainen.
Davis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakarainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nakarainen moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nakarainen throws a leg kick but Davis checks it.
Nakarainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davis is fending him off so far but Nakarainen persists. Nope, Davis circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis scores with the left hand. Nakarainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Nakarainen misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nakarainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakarainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakarainen throws a leg kick
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakarainen needs to keep his hands up - Davis had a free shot at his head there.
Davis defending well as Nakarainen loads up on a big left hand.
Nakarainen scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen looks to throw a body kick
and Davis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakarainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nakarainen looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely.
Nakarainen misses with a low kick.
Nakarainen throws a body kick that misses.
Nakarainen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Nakarainen thows a leg kick but Davis checks it
and Nakarainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakarainen.
Pikku Nakarainen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakarainen misses with a head kick.
Davis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
George Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakarainen misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nakarainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakarainen throws a chopping leg kick but Davis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nakarainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Davis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nakarainen on the side of the head.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis throws a series of punches but Nakarainen avoids them all with ease.
Davis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakarainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakarainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakarainen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikku Nakarainen!
Pikku Nakarainen is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Pikku Nakarainen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iliek Boubeez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aloha Hoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boubeez comes to the cage accompanied by 99 Words for boobs. Hoi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dry Bone Valley. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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277 lbs
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267 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iliek Boubeez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aloha Hoi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boubeez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boubeez takes a swing at Hoi's ribcage but misses.
Hoi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boubeez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoi misses with a kick to the body
and Boubeez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hoi!
Hoi tries to lock up and control but Boubeez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boubeez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hoi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hoi shrugs it off.
Boubeez looking to ground and pound but Hoi is blocking nicely.
Hoi manages to control the position for a moment.
Boubeez lands a heavy elbow.
Boubeez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hoi is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boubeez is landing with some decent strikes but Hoi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boubeez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hoi's face.
Hoi wants to hold on but Boubeez pushes him away.
Boubeez looking to control but Hoi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boubeez avoids the attempt from Hoi to control.
Hoi can't escape the position.
Hoi blocking the ground and pound.
Boubeez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hoi is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hoi hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoi tries to hold on but Boubeez postures up.
Hoi is looking to get to half guard.
Hoi suckers Boubeez into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Hoi is now in Boubeez's guard!
Boubeez trying to control the position.
Hoi is looking to work some ground and pound but Boubeez has wrist control.
Boubeez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoi postures up.
Hoi trying to control but Boubeez is working from the bottom.
Boubeez wants to sweep here but Hoi controlling him for the moment.
Hoi throws a big elbow that misses.
Boubeez wants to sweep but no luck.
Boubeez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hoi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boubeez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hoi is out of range and Boubeez settles back down.
Hoi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boubeez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boubeez.
Hoi throws a jab but it's blocked by Boubeez.
Hoi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hoi throws a leg kick but Boubeez moved away.
Hoi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boubeez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hoi if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boubeez throws a hook but Hoi blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boubeez just misses with a punch to the body.
Boubeez tries to clinch up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boubeez checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iliek Boubeez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boubeez throws out a loose jab but Hoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boubeez misses with a body punch
and Hoi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hoi takes a swing at Boubeez's ribcage but misses.
Boubeez shoots in and drives through. Hoi sprawls well.
Hoi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boubeez throws a shot from downtown. Hoi moves away and avoids it.
Boubeez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A big left from Boubeez misses.
Hoi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Iliek Boubeez has been cut.
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!
Hoi scores with a spinning back kick!
Boubeez walks into a straight right hand from Hoi.
Hoi connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boubeez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boubeez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Hoi.
Hoi connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Hoi does it's job there.
Hoi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hoi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boubeez. Boubeez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hoi jabs at Boubeez's body.
Boubeez blocks the body kick.
Hoi throws a shot to the body.
Hoi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boubeez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hoi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boubeez. That did some damage!
Hoi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boubeez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boubeez avoids a kick to the body.
Jab from Hoi.
Hoi lands a right hook to the body.
Hoi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoi throws a series of punches but Boubeez moves out of range.
Hoi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hoi pushes down on Boubeez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boubeez 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.
Boubeez is staying active underneath Hoi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hoi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boubeez!
Hoi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Boubeez's face.
Hoi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hoi prevents Boubeez from getting the reversal.
Boubeez is working hard here to advance position.
Hoi working for a guillotine from mount but Boubeez is in no mood to give up.
Boubeez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boubeez is desperately trying to improve his position but Hoi has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hoi cracks Boubeez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hoi wants to control the pace but Boubeez is squirming around nicely.
Hoi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boubeez tries to reverse the position but Hoi maintains control.
Hoi punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aloha Hoi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iliek Boubeez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hoi tries to land a front kick but Boubeez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoi.
Boubeez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hoi with a hook.
Boubeez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Boubeez.
Boubeez looks to throw the jab but Hoi is out of range.
Hoi slips a straight right by Boubeez.
Hoi scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoi blocks a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hoi. Boubeez shrugs it off though.
Hoi lands a glancing blow to the side of Boubeez's head.
Boubeez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body kick there by Hoi.
Hoi thuds a left hand into Boubeez's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boubeez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hoi. That one must have hurt.
Boubeez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hoi scores with a jab to the body.
Hoi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoi feints and then cracks Boubeez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boubeez down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boubeez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoi scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoi lands a front kick.
Boubeez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoi connects with a looping right hand.
Boubeez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boubeez moves out of range of the body kick from Hoi.
Hoi thuds his shin into the meat of Boubeez's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoi throws a body punch but Boubeez moves out of range.
Hoi delivers a nice body kick.
Hoi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoi feints and then cracks Boubeez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boubeez down.
Hoi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hoi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoi lands a front kick.
Boubeez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hoi to score with a decent uppercut.
Hoi lands a nice hook to Boubeez's body. Boubeez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoi.
Hoi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hoi.
Boubeez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hoi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boubeez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez dodges the punch combination from Hoi.
Hoi misses with a wild body shot.
Hoi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoi misses the shot to the body.
Hoi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boubeez throws out the jab.
Boubeez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boubeez throws a hook but Hoi avoids it easily.
Boubeez lands with a right hand.
Boubeez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boubeez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boubeez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoi lands a nice shot to the body.
Boubeez ducks right into an uppercut from Hoi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boubeez manages to avoid it.
Boubeez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Hoi misses.
Hoi misses with a straight right.
Hoi connects with a crisp jab.
Hoi gets caught flat footed, as Boubeez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoi looking to control.
Boubeez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoi controls Boubeez momentarily but Boubeez frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aloha Hoi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoi 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 27:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aloha Hoi!
Aloha Hoi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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