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HFC: 185 GP Finals PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by Daft Punk - harder better faster stronger. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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214 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Good low kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Connor MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacLeod looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from MacLeod misses.
Jokinen lands an overhand right.
Jokinen lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from MacLeod is predictable there
and Jokinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jokinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacLeod.
Jokinen scores with a decent looking hook.
MacLeod tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Jokinen.
MacLeod looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jokinen.
Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jokinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacLeod.
Jokinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MacLeod if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen scores with a shot to the body.
MacLeod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jokinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jokinen lands a big head kick that sends MacLeod tumbling to the mat! Jokinen takes a step backwards and waves MacLeod back to his feet - he wants the finish!
MacLeod is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Jokinen knocks MacLeod out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Otto Jokinen!
Otto Jokinen gave a mention to Perkele! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Knut Krauthans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amin Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krauthans comes to the cage accompanied by Bonanzarad. Sax has chosen Infected Mushroom - Smashing The Opponent as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Amin Sax was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Knut Krauthans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amin Sax!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sax throws a head kick that misses
and Krauthans counters by moving into the clinch.
Krauthans holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sax has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Krauthans after a bit of a struggle.
Krauthans landing knees to the head.
Krauthans gets underhooks to prevent Sax's takedown attempt.
Sax wants to take the fight to the mat but Krauthans manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knut Krauthans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amin Sax.
Sax wants a takedown but no success here.
Krauthans leaning his opponent against the cage.
Krauthans has clasped his hands together around Sax's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Krauthans trying to control the position but Sax is working away.
A lull in the action here as Krauthans stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sax tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krauthans wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Krauthans taking a break here but Sax is having none of it and regains half guard.
Sax is refusing to be controlled, as Krauthans sits in half guard.
Krauthans wants to pass to mount but Sax is defending the position.
Sax wants to get back to his feet.
Krauthans is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sax is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krauthans pulls his head out easily.
Krauthans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sax keeps working.
Sax looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krauthans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Krauthans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sax doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krauthans.
Krauthans is trying to control. Sax wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sax has one foot on Krauthans's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sax wants to slow Krauthans down by chopping away at his legs.
Krauthans moves into the clinch.
Krauthans prevents the takedown attempt.
Sax is looking for a takedown.
Krauthans leaning his opponent against the cage.
Krauthans breaks the clinch.
Sax tried to score with a low kick but Krauthans checks it.
Krauthans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sax.
Amin Sax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krauthans checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Krauthans blocks the low kick.
Sax wants to land a leg kick but Krauthans is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Sax misses.
Krauthans lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Krauthans.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krauthans fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sax avoids it really well and circles away.
Krauthans throws a good cross that connects.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sax. That's going to slow Krauthans down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Krauthans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krauthans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sax throws a leg kick
enabling Krauthans to counter with a crisp jab.
Krauthans shoots in for a takedown but Sax shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Krauthans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krauthans tries to clinch up but Sax circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knut Krauthans 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.
Sax throws a leg kick but Krauthans sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sax clinches.
Sax tries for a takedown but Krauthans manages to get underhooks.
Krauthans lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sax.
Krauthans lands with a left to the head.
A knee to the head by Krauthans.
Sax goes for a takedown attempt but Krauthans pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sax tries to land a leg kick but Krauthans saw it coming and moves away.
Sax throws a leg kick but Krauthans moved away.
Krauthans instigates a clinch.
Sax has Krauthans pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Krauthans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knut Krauthans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amin Sax.
Krauthans taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sax has Krauthans pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Krauthans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sax drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Krauthans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krauthans lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sax or not.
Sax is breathing heavily.
Krauthans is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sax is keeping busy.
Krauthans gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sax.
Krauthans presses Sax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Krauthans is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Krauthans taking a breather.
Krauthans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saxs head.
Krauthans prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sax is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krauthans pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sax letting Krauthans take a breather here.
A short right from Krauthans.
Krauthans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A clash of legs there as Krauthans blocks the low kick.
Knut Krauthans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krauthans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sax circles away quickly and effectively.
Krauthans throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sax throws a leg kick that misses.
Sax throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Krauthans lands a slapping body shot.
Sax throws a leg kick
and Sax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krauthans throws out a powerful jab.
Sax takes one on the button.
Krauthans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krauthans throws a sloppy head kick and Sax moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Krauthans.
Sax moves out of range as Krauthans throws a body kick.
Sax gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krauthans.
Sax throws a leg kick
and Krauthans counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Krauthans scores a takedown into full mount!
Krauthans controlling from the full mount.
Krauthans has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sax really wants to buck Krauthans off and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krauthans wants to finish this one by submission but Sax is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Krauthans.
Krauthans content just to control the position here.
Krauthans can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sax is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krauthans working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knut Krauthans dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Krauthans.
Sax will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sax shoots in but Krauthans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sax throws a leg kick
and Krauthans counters with a nice body shot.
A leg kick checked by Krauthans.
Sax swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Krauthans counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Krauthans throws a combination. Sax tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Knut Krauthans is winning the standup battle so far.
Krauthans wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krauthans scores with a jab.
Krauthans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krauthans misses with a two punch combination.
Sax throws a leg kick that is checked
and Krauthans counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sax won't be happy with that.
Sax takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krauthans taking a breather here.
Krauthans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sax keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sax is trying to get back to his feet.
Krauthans has hold of Sax's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sax seems comfortable defending it but Krauthans has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sax is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sax is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Krauthans couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Knut Krauthans!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blitz Finish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katten Jansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Blitz Finish has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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202 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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195 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blitz Finish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katten Jansson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansson defending well as Finish loads up on a big left hand.
Jansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Finish.
Jansson slips under a jab from Finish.
Jansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jansson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jansson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finish defends it nicely.
Finish looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jansson shoots in looking for a takedown. Finish tries to sprawl out of it but Jansson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Finish manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blitz Finish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katten Jansson.
Jansson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Finish swivels and escapes.
Finish swats away the attempt to clinch by Jansson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finish throws a right and a left that Jansson avoids nicely.
Jansson forces Finish back against the cage and clinches.
Jansson goes for a takedown attempt but Finish pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jansson misses the shot to the body.
Finish displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jansson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jansson is defended easily by Finish.
Finish misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finish chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jansson defending well as Finish loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jansson is defended easily by Finish.
Jansson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Finish tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jansson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jansson tries for a takedown but Finish manages to get underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Finish.
Jansson tries to clinch up but Finish circles away and keeps his distance.
Jansson gets a double leg takedown into Finish's guard.
Jansson looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finish looking to control.
Finish looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Finish preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jansson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Finish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finish working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jansson has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finish is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jansson working Finish over with strikes.
Jansson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Finish is looking to improve his position.
Jansson is pressing down on Finish's thigh, looking to free his foot. Finish is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finish has hold of Jansson's hands but Jansson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Finish desperately trying to maintain half guard.
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 Blitz Finish will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Finish there.
No luck for Jansson with that takedown attempt.
Finish slips a jab from Jansson.
Jansson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Finish scores with a leg kick.
Finish closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Jansson! Finish dives in looking to finish! Jansson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blitz Finish!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eliezer Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Heart - If Looks Could Killl. Daniel LaRusso has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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197 lbs
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190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliezer Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel LaRusso!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LaRussos head.
Machado pressing his opponent against the cage.
LaRusso has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
LaRusso is trying to break free.
Machado lands a left hand.
LaRusso has had enough of the clinch but Machado keeps him there for the moment.
Machado digs a right hand underneath LaRusso's ribcage. LaRusso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machado has LaRusso pressed against the cage, preventing LaRusso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of LaRusso's head.
Nice body punch from Machado - that landed with a thud.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LaRusso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Machado.
LaRusso has had enough of the clinch but Machado keeps him there for the moment.
LaRusso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado stalling the fight.
Machado lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but LaRusso avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaRusso letting Machado take a breather here.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado leaning against his opponent.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
LaRusso blocks an uppercut.
Machado leaning his opponent against the cage.
Machado lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries a body shot but LaRusso blocks it.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machado pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Machado - that landed with a thud.
Machado tries to work over LaRusso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LaRusso's efforts to push away.
Machado is leaning against LaRusso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso has had enough of the clinch but Machado keeps him there for the moment.
Machado is working LaRusso over against the cage.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by LaRusso.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by LaRusso.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machado misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of LaRusso's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaRusso blocking some punches.
LaRusso wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliezer Machado dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Machado moves into range and clinches up with LaRusso.
LaRusso wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but LaRusso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning LaRusso up against the cage.
LaRusso can't break the clinch.
LaRusso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LaRusso wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
Machado tries a body shot but LaRusso blocks it.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by LaRusso.
LaRusso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado lands with a short shot to the head.
Machado prevents LaRusso from breaking the clinch.
Machado lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Machado - that landed with a thud.
Stalling in the clinch from Machado.
Machado tries a body shot but LaRusso blocks it.
LaRusso working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Machado.
Machado works on LaRusso's body with a couple of short punches.
LaRusso wants to get back to striking at distance but Machado won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LaRusso is rocked!
Machado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LaRussos head.
LaRusso is still on wobbly legs! Can Machado finish him?
Machado gets through LaRusso's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machado creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends LaRusso's eyes rolling into the back of his head! LaRusso drops to his knees and Machado pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eliezer Machado!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armo Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svend Torken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuusela comes to the cage accompanied by Promentory. Torken comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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198 lbs
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24
198 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armo Kuusela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Svend Torken!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuusela.
Nice body punch from Torken.
Kuusela gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kuusela working for a triangle but Torken defends it easily.
Torken stopping the sweep attempt from Kuusela.
Kuusela pulls Torken in close to prevent any damage.
Torken stands up over Kuusela, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Torken postures up in Kuusela's guard and throws a big left but Kuusela blocks it.
Torken passes Kuusela's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torken content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Torken throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kuusela has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Torken is working away from the top position though.
Torken not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuusela trying to control here.
Torken tries to pass to full mount but Kuusela defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuusela is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela is pressing down on Torken's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Torken throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuusela looking for a guillotine here but Torken defends easily.
Kuusela is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Torken is controlling him.
Torken missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuusela working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torken.
Torken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuusela is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torken is pushing down on Kuusela's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuusela is fighting to maintain full guard but Torken has managed to sneak the leg through.
Torken wants to control but Kuusela is keeping him busy.
Torken not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Torken trying to control the action but Kuusela is working from the bottom.
Torken thows a huge punch but Kuusela dodges it nicely.
Kuusela wants to improve his position but Torken is controlling well.
Torken thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kuusela is trying to get back to full guard.
Torken wants to control but Kuusela is keeping him busy.
Torken is just content to waste time from the top position. Kuusela takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuusela has control of Torken's left arm, preventing Torken from doing any damage.
Torken is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kuusela manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kuusela stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuusela.
Torken rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuusela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svend Torken dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kuusela looks to land a body kick but Torken moved away.
Kuusela misses with a two punch combination.
Kuusela ducks under a wild hook from Torken.
Kuusela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torken.
Kuusela misses the shot to the body.
Torken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuusela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torken lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kuusela works Torken's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Torken misses.
Kuusela tries to land a front kick but Torken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuusela takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kuusela looks to land a left hand but Torken moved out of range nicely.
Torken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Armo Kuusela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torken.
Torken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuusela.
Kuusela looks to land a body kick but Torken moved away.
Kuusela misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Torken counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Torken throws a shot from downtown. Kuusela moves away and avoids it.
Torken is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Torken throws a lazy right hand but Kuusela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuusela just misses with a punch to the body.
Torken tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuusela swivels and escapes.
Torken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torken throws a lazy right hand but Kuusela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuusela is looking to wear down Torken with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Torken misses the jab.
Kuusela throws the left hand but Torken avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela scores with a jab. Torken acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Torken crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kuusela - the referee stops the clock and Torken gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kuusela. Torken manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kuusela feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Torken's calf.
Torken misses with a hook. Kuusela ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Torken. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuusela misses with a straight right.
Torken walks into a left hand.
Kuusela uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torken.
Torken shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuusela tries to sprawl out of it but Torken keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuusela manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuusela throws the left hand but Torken avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuusela manages to avoid it.
Torken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuusela moves away.
Torken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuusela manages to avoid it.
Kuusela lunges at Torken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Torken's hand.
Kuusela throws a low kick but Torken avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuusela.
Kuusela throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot lands for Kuusela.
Kuusela is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Torken takes a swing at Kuusela's ribcage but misses.
Torken misses with a hook
and Kuusela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuusela loads up on a big right hand but Torken slips the punch.
Torken with a nice cross.
Kuusela takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela cracks Torken with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuusela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Torken finds it's way through Kuusela's defenses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuusela, right into the meat.
Kuusela misses with a combination
and Torken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuusela swings for the body but Torken moves out of range.
Kuusela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuusela cracks Torken with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuusela paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kuusela cracks the inside of Torken's front leg.
Kuusela wants to land a leg kick but Torken is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armo Kuusela dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Kuusela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuusela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuusela looks to score with a jab to the body but Torken is just out of range.
Kuusela moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuusela is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Torken checks a low kick from Kuusela.
Torken gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Torken moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuusela.
Kuusela misses with a low kick.
Torken misses the jab.
Torken checks a low kick from Kuusela.
Kuusela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuusela digs a good hook to Torken's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torken scores with a jab to the head.
Torken throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuusela.
Armo Kuusela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuusela tried to score with a low kick but Torken checks it.
Armo Kuusela is winning the standup battle so far.
Torken blocks a jab.
Torken drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kuusela is trying to improve his position.
Torken landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Torken working the head with strikes.
Torken landing strikes.
Kuusela wants to control but Torken postures up.
Kuusela is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torken throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kuusela takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuusela is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Torken is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuusela parries the strikes from Torken easily there. Torken is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kuusela to escape.
Svend Torken has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torken trying to control the position but Kuusela is working away.
The ground and pound from Torken seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kuusela pushes Torken away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Torken gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kuusela is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Torken politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Torken prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kuusela is trying to control Torken's posture but Torken avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torken working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kuusela takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kuusela can't do much from the bottom here.
Torken throws an elbow but Kuusela slips to the side and avoids it well.
Torken landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Torken tries for a kimura but Kuusela is defending well.
Check out the look on Torken's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Torken postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Torken is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kuusela's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torken prevents Kuusela from escaping the position.
Kuusela dodges the ground and pound from Torken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torken working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kuusela is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Torken trying to control the position but Kuusela is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuusela is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Svend Torken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Torken has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svend Torken!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Hawke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaboom Dangerous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Hawke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaboom Dangerous!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dangerous throws a hook but Hawke blocks it.
Hawke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dangerous pulls Hawke in close to his closed guard and prevents Hawke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hawke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hawke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dangerous manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hawke has Dangerous in his guard.
Hawke looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dangerous has picked Hawke up and slammed him! Hawke can't keep hold of the triangle and Dangerous manages to pass to side control!
Dangerous tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hawke tries to buck Dangerous off but Dangerous is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawke sneaks back into half guard.
Hawke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawke looking for submissions off his back.
Hawke has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Dangerous. Oh but Hawke has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Dangerous goes limp - he's gone! Hawke jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gary Hawke!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katt Mamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hei Jari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). hei Jari will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katt Mamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, hei Jari!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mamma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jari sprawls well. Jari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mamma gets slowly back to his feet.
Mamma has his takedown stuffed
and Mamma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mamma has his takedown stuffed
enabling Jari to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katt Mamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jari lunges at Mamma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mamma's hand.
It looks like Katt Mamma has been cut.
Jari lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mamma's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jari counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jari lands a nice hook to Mamma's body. Mamma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jari sizes up Mamma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mamma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mamma is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mamma. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jari drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mamma right on the button. Mamma goes down! Jari follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Jari gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). hei Jari!
A very excited looking hei Jari rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katsuro Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasa Gusi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusi has chosen Ekipa- BGD Syndicate as his entrance music. Sasa Gusi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katsuro Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sasa Gusi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sato passes Gusi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sato throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sato with the ground and pound but Gusi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gusi is keeping the position for now.
Gusi looking for a sweep. Not yet Gusi, not yet.
Gusi working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sato throws a strike but Gusi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gusi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gusi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gusi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gusi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gusi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gusi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gusi won't allow Sato to sweep him here.
Gusi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gusi is one step ahead there.
Gusi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gusi working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gusi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gusi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusi stays in close to Sato's body and controls the position.
Gusi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sato bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gusi's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sato trying to control the position from guard on top but Gusi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sato wants to pass the guard but Gusi is keeping the position.
Gusi trying to control the position here.
Gusi can't keep his opponent in guard - Sato advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sato wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gusi keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusi trying to hold on to Sato's head to control him but Sato postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gusi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sato throwing strikes but missing.
Sato being controlled here momentarily.
Sato lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusi is pulling down on Sato's head. It's preventing any offense from Sato, at least for the moment.
Gusi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gusi wants to hit a switch here but Sato passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gusi there!
Sato avoids the attempt from Gusi to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gusi is bucking up trying to escape but Sato cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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 Katsuro Sato will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sato throws a poor cross that misses
and Gusi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gusi.
It looks like Sasa Gusi has been cut.
Sato looking to control.
Sato manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gusi manages to get himself to full guard.
Sato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gusi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gusi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gusi looking to control.
Gusi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gusi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sato is not content to let Gusi control the position.
Gusi working over Sato with some ground and pound. Sato looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sato wants to improve his position but Gusi is controlling well.
Sato has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gusi is looking for a kimura but Sato is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gusi to get the leverage.
Gusi stalling away here and it's allowed Sato to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gusi preventing the sweep.
Sasa Gusi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gusi throwing strikes from guard but Sato blocks nicely.
Gusi is working Sato over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gusi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gusi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gusi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gusi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gusi defends it easily.
Gusi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sato's head.
Gusi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gusi is putting a hurting on Sato here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sato seems a little lost for a moment, as Gusi dominates the positioning.
Sato is trying to improve his position.
Gusi looks up at the clock and then as Sato takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gusi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sato is looking to regain half guard here but Gusi keeps moving and retains side control.
Gusi lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gusi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sato knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gusi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sato to see if he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Gusi.
Gusi is looking to take a break and control but Sato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sato on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sato tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sato takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gusi tries for a kimura but Sato is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato is trying to improve his position.
Sato struggling a bit here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sato is looking to reverse the position.
Sato takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Check out the look on Gusi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasa Gusi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sasa Gusi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sato gets caught flat footed, as Gusi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gusi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gusi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sato is retaining full guard.
Gusi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gusi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gusi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gusi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sato is looking for a triangle but Gusi pushes his legs off easily.
Sato controls Gusi momentarily but Gusi frees himself.
Gusi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sato controlling the position.
Sato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sato will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sato avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gusi.
Gusi thows a huge punch but Sato dodges it nicely.
Gusi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gusi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sato defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gusi connects with a nice short shot to Sato's temple.
Sato looking for submissions off his back.
Gusi prevents Sato from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Gusi.
Sato is looking to improve his position.
Gusi working Sato over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusi trying to control the action but Sato is working from the bottom.
Sato regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gusi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gusi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gusi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gusi is looking to work some ground and pound but Sato has wrist control.
Gusi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sato keeping moving, preventing Gusi from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gusi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gusi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sato wants to sweep but no luck.
Gusi wants to control from the top but Sato keeps moving.
Sato working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gusi gets a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gusi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gusi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gusi lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gusi lands a nice forearm strike.
Gusi working the ground and pound from side control.
Gusi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sato down.
Gusi lands an elbow.
Sato is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gusi working Sato over with strikes.
Sato wants to improve his position but Gusi is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Gusi seems content to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gusi connects with a nice short shot to Sato's temple.
Sato is looking for a sweep. Gusi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gusi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sasa Gusi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gusi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasa Gusi!
In his post fight interview, Sasa Gusi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kai Allard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gomer Pyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pyle has chosen The Marines' Hymn as his entrance music. Kai Allard has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kai Allard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gomer Pyle!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allard.
Pyle misses with a head kick.
Allard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pyle misses with an uppercut. Allard saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Allard as Pyle shoots in.
Pyle misses with a low kick.
Pyle cracks a nice hook into Allard's ribs.
A slow jab from Allard misses its intended target.
Pyle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Pyle misses.
Allard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pyle manages to avoid it.
Pyle dodges the punch combination from Allard.
Pyle throws a sloppy head kick and Allard moves out of range easily.
Pyle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big left from Allard misses.
Pyle slips under a jab from Allard.
Pyle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allard's calf.
Horrible takedown by Pyle or perhaps it was just good defense by Allard which made him look bad.
Pyle connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyle staying out of range there.
Pyle misses with a jab to the body
enabling Allard to counter with a crisp jab.
Allard avoids a kick to the body.
Pyle moves out of range of the strikes.
Allard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pyle.
Gomer Pyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allard looks to land a left hand but Pyle moved out of range nicely.
Allard moves out of range of the body kick.
Pyle throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pyle throws a lazy right hand but Allard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Allard throws a body punch but Pyle moves out of range.
Pyle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pyle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pyle is looking to slow Allard down with leg kicks.
A left lands for Pyle.
Pyle misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyle bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allard loads up on a big right hand but Pyle slips the punch.
Pyle misses with a body punch
and Pyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pyle connects with a leg kick. Allard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Allard looks to land a combination but Pyle avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Allard.
Pyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allard was well out of range. Poor timing from Pyle.
Pyle lands a nice hook to Allard's body. Allard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pyle moves into the clinch.
Pyle working aggressively here.
Pyle is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Allard.
Pyle taking a breather.
A short right from Allard on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Pyle.
Pyle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pyle is leaning against Allard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pyle can't find room to land a body shot as Allard controls the action.
Pyle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Allard up against the cage.
Pyle breaks from the clinch.
Pyle misses the jab.
Pyle misses with a looping right.
Pyle misses with an uppercut. Allard saw that one coming.
Pyle throws a shot to the body.
Allard stuffs the takedown.
Kai Allard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gomer Pyle.
Pyle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Pyle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pyle shoots in looking for a takedown. Allard tries to sprawl out of it but Pyle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Allard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Allard misses with a body punch
and Pyle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Allard lands an overhand right.
Allard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pyle looking to score a takedown here. Allard is defending well but Pyle drives through and ends up in Allard's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pyle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pyle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Allard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Allard being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomer Pyle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pyle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allard.
Allard lands a body shot.
Pyle misses the shot to the body.
Pyle slips a straight right by Allard.
A clash of legs there as Allard blocks the low kick.
Allard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pyle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Allard blocks a head kick by Pyle.
Pyle takes a swing at Allard's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Allard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pyle at a distance.
Pyle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allard looks to land a left hand but Pyle moved out of range nicely.
Allard swats away the attempt to clinch by Pyle.
Allard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pyle misses with a double jab
and Allard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allard manages to avoid it.
Pyle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pyle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Pyle.
Pyle misses with a hook to the body
and Allard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Allard swats away the attempt to clinch by Pyle.
Pyle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Allard lands a right hook to the body.
Pyle lands a really nice looking cross but Allard seems unphased.
Allard misses with a wild body shot.
Allard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomer Pyle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pyle slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyle looks for the body kick but Allard saw that one coming.
Pyle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pyle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Allard slips under a jab from Pyle.
Pyle throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Allard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pyle scores with the left hand. Allard knows he should have avoided that one.
Pyle misses with an uppercut. Allard saw that one coming.
Allard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pyle defending well as Allard loads up on a big left hand.
Allard takes one on the button.
Pyle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allard.
Allard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allard manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyle loads up on a big right hand but Allard slips the punch.
Pyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pyle.
Pyle misses with a hook. Allard ducked under it nicely.
Pyle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut there from Pyle.
Pyle moves away from the strike by Allard.
Allard throws a shot from downtown. Pyle moves away and avoids it.
Allard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kai Allard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pyle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allard.
Pyle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pyle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Allard checks it well.
Pyle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pyle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pyle scores with a jab.
Pyle looks to land a left hand but Allard moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pyle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pyle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allard.
Allard takes a swing at Pyle's ribcage but misses.
Pyle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Pyle.
Allard moves out of range as Pyle strikes.
Allard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pyle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Allards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pyle slips a jab from Allard.
Pyle shoots in for a takedown but Allard shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gomer Pyle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pyle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Allard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Allard.
Allard misses the jab.
A left lands for Pyle.
Pyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allard was well out of range. Poor timing from Pyle.
Pyle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Allard did well to prevent Pyle getting side control.
Pyle is trying to control the action in half guard but Allard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pyle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Allard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pyle thows a huge punch but Allard dodges it nicely.
Pyle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pyle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pyle thows a huge punch but Allard dodges it nicely.
Pyle throwing shots but Allard is blocking nicely.
Allard wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Pyle there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pyle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Allard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pyle throwing shots but Allard is blocking nicely.
Pyle throwing shots but Allard is blocking nicely.
Pyle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pyle works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Allard is trying to get back to half guard.
Pyle misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Allard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pyle working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pyle tries for a kimura but Allard is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pyle throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Allard works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Allard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pyle.
Allard desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Allard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pyle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pyle's back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Allard controlling the positon.
Allard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pyle looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyle tries to escape but Allard has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pyle looking very determined here, making life difficult for Allard.
Allard is trying to stick to Pyle's back but Pyle is turning into Allard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Allard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pyle.
Allard wants to sweep here but Pyle controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pyle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Allard looking for a sweep. Not yet Allard, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomer Pyle really dominated that round.
That's time! Allard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Allard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pyle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pyle clinches up against the cage.
Pyle lands a takedown into guard.
Pyle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pyle lands a couple of digs.
Pyle looking to sit in guard and control but Allard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Allard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pyle throws a body punch but Allard moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Allard.
Allard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pyle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pyle cracks Allard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pyle moves into the clinch.
Pyle manages to break the clinch.
Pyle misses with an uppercut
and Allard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allard.
Pyle avoids the body shot from Allard.
Pyle misses with a straight right.
Pyle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Allard cracks Pyle with a good jab.
Allard slips a straight right by Pyle.
Pyle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pyle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allard misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyle moves away from the strike by Allard.
Pyle throws a hook but Allard avoids it easily.
Allard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allard thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Allard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pyle wants to clinch.
Allard jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Allard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pyle.
Pyle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pyle lands a slapping body shot.
Pyle closes the distance and clinches up with Allard, looking for a takedown. Pyle pushes Allard against the cage but Allard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pyle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Allard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pyle throws a nice head kick!
Pyle throws a solid leg kick but Allard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pyle.
Pyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pyle misses with a body shot.
Pyle looking to score a takedown here. Allard is defending well but Pyle drives through and ends up in Allard's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pyle is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Allard controls Pyle momentarily but Pyle frees himself.
Pyle wants to pass the guard but Allard is keeping the position.
Allard wants to sweep here but Pyle controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pyle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pyle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pyle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Allard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Allard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pyle has Allard up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allard prevents a body shot from Pyle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomer Pyle dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fighters circling - Allard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allard slips under a jab from Pyle.
Allard misses the shot to the body.
Pyle looks to land a left hand but Allard moved out of range nicely.
Allard misses with a right hand
and Pyle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Allard misses the shot to the body.
Pyle shoots in but Allard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Allard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Allard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allard slips a jab from Pyle.
Allard misses with a double jab.
Allard avoids the body shot from Pyle.
Pyle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allard.
Pyle is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyle throws the kick towards the body but Allard avoids it.
Pyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Pyle misses with the combination.
Pyle misses with a low kick.
Pyle throws a sloppy head kick and Allard moves out of range easily.
Pyle walks into a straight right hand from Allard.
Pyle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pyle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allard misses with the combination.
Allard lands a nice hook to Pyle's body. Pyle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pyle closes the distance and clinches.
Pyle stalling the fight.
Kai Allard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyle lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Allard fails to land.
Pyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Allard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allard manages to break the clinch.
Pyle misses with the combination.
Allard misses with a series of wild punches.
Pyle takes a swing at Allard's ribcage but misses.
Pyle throws a chopping leg kick but Allard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pyle wants to clinch.
A big left from Allard misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pyle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Allard lands a body shot.
Pyle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Allard backs up against the cage.
Pyle drops his hands momentarily and Allard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pyle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pyle lands a nice shot to the body.
Pyle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Allard walks away with a smile on his face. Pyle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Allard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Allard.
Pyle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Allard misses with a hook to the body
and Pyle counters with a head kick. That will keep Allard thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Allard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pyle is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pyle slips a jab and a cross from Allard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allard throws a looping overhand right but Pyle ducks down to avoid it.
Pyle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pyle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pyle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pyle takes one on the button.
Pyle punishes Allard's body with a nice straight punch.
Pyle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pyle misses with a double jab
letting Allard counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pyle dives in and grabs Allard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Allard pushes down on Pyle's head and hops out.
Kai Allard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gomer Pyle.
Allard dodges the punch combination from Pyle.
Allard misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomer Pyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pyle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gomer Pyle!
Gomer Pyle is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Gomer Pyle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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