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HFC 26: Pyle vs Gusi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Montoya has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juan Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Montoya uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Montoya.
Montoya fails with the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Montoya tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gonzalez is in Montoya's guard.
Montoya is working an open guard so Gonzalez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montoya fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez avoids it really well and circles away.
Juan Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Montoya.
Montoya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzalez but Gonzalez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Montoya with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Montoya's guard now.
Montoya looks gassed!
Gonzalez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gonzalez won't allow Montoya to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montoya is keeping the position for now.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montoya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Montoya working for a triangle but Gonzalez defends it easily.
Gonzalez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Montoya is keeping the position.
Gonzalez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Montoya shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gonzalez's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Montoya won't allow Gonzalez to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez is looking for a triangle but Montoya pushes his legs off easily.
Gonzalez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Montoya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzalez but Gonzalez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Montoya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez digs a good hook to Montoya's body.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but Montoya sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya fails with the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a shoot takedown. Montoya fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez is working Montoya over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gonzalez stands and throws Montoya's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gonzalez stands up and beckons Montoya to his feet.
Gonzalez feints and as Montoya raises his hands in defense, Gonzalez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonzalez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montoya looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Gonzalez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Montoya dives in and grabs Gonzalez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes down on Montoya's head and hops out.
Montoya will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Montoya throws a series of punches but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez jabs at Montoya's body.
Montoya scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Montoya shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Juan Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Montoya.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzalez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gonzalez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Montoya up against the cage.
Montoya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.
Montoya is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick as Montoya jumps back.
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Montoya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Montoya circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Montoya's guard.
Montoya is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gonzalez is stalling in the full guard.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Montoya is retaining full guard.
Montoya has momentary wrist control but Gonzalez slips an elbow through the middle.
Gonzalez stands up and waves to Montoya to follow him.
Montoya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gonzalez counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez working the body and head with strikes.
Gonzalez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya tries to bench press Gonzalez off him but Gonzalez keeps the position.
Gonzalez working the ground and pound.
Gonzalez slows the pace down.
Gonzalez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gonzalez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gonzalez slows the pace down.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montoya keeps working.
Gonzalez 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 three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Montoya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Montoya gets back to half guard.
Gonzalez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Montoya is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gonzalez stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Montoya to get to his feet.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Montoya as he jumps to the side.
Montoya dives in and grabs Gonzalez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes down on Montoya's head and hops out.
Montoya has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzalez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montoya can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez jumps into guard, dragging Montoya to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez pulls Montoya in close to prevent any damage.
Gonzalez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Gonzalez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gonzalez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Montoya's guard.
Montoya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonzalez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonzalez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gonzalez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gonzalez passes into half guard.
Gonzalez wants to control but Montoya is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez passes to side control.
Montoya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montoya manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gonzalez's best efforts.
Gonzalez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura but Montoya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gonzalez to get the leverage.
Jay Montoya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Montoya tries to get to full guard but Gonzalez has control of the leg.
Montoya wants to get back to his feet.
Montoya tries to get to full guard but Gonzalez has control of the leg.
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya is looking to get back to full guard here but Gonzalez has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gonzalez cracks Montoya with a big right hand but Montoya just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gonzalez tries for a kimura but Montoya is defending well.
Juan Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montoya gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to control from half guard but Montoya is working away.
Montoya is looking to control Gonzalez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Montoya avoid being mounted?
Montoya tries to get to full guard but Gonzalez has control of the leg.
Gonzalez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Montoya!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonzalez 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Gonzalez!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Juan Gonzalez waved his t-shirt featuring GMMA Supplements 160's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spike Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waclav Szbrjcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saunders comes to the cage accompanied by break stuff - Limp Bizkit. Szbrjcik is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Public Enemy ft. Anthrax : Bring The Noise. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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221 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spike Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waclav Szbrjcik!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szbrjcik tries to clinch but Saunders is having none of it.
Saunders shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Szbrjcik pinned against the cage. Szbrjcik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spike Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szbrjcik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saunders throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Szbrjcik's waist but Szbrjcik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saunders off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spike Saunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saunders shoots in for a takedown but Szbrjcik shows good takedown defense.
Szbrjcik misses with a head kick.
Szbrjcik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Spike Saunders has been cut.
Saunders fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Szbrjcik to the ground. Saunders is now in Szbrjcik's guard.
Szbrjcik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saunders is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szbrjcik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szbrjcik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saunders defending well though.
Szbrjcik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Szbrjcik lands a nice short elbow.
Szbrjcik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saunders defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders looks like he's trying to stand up.
Szbrjcik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Szbrjcik is controlling the pace.
Saunders is positioning himself well to prevent Szbrjcik advancing to mount.
Szbrjcik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Szbrjcik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saunders avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Szbrjcik.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szbrjcik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders kicks off Szbrjcik and gets to his feet.
Saunders looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Szbrjcik is fending him off so far but Saunders persists. Nope, Szbrjcik circles away and we're back to standing.
Saunders fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Szbrjcik avoids it really well and circles away.
Saunders throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Szbrjcik's waist but Szbrjcik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saunders off to one side.
Saunders is breathing heavily.
Saunders takes a swing at Szbrjcik's ribcage but misses.
Szbrjcik feints and as Saunders raises his hands in defense, Szbrjcik changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Szbrjcik throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Szbrjcik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Szbrjcik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Szbrjcik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Szbrjcik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Szbrjcik advances position into side control!
Saunders taking punishment in the form of punches.
Szbrjcik misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Szbrjcik working the body and head with strikes.
Saunders takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on Szbrjcik's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Szbrjcik works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szbrjcik scores with a couple of short elbows.
Szbrjcik works to advance to full mount. Saunders defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Szbrjcik lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Saunders is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Saunders is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Szbrjcik! Saunders is hurt baaadly! Szbrjcik is firing away with more strikes - Saunders is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waclav Szbrjcik!
An out of breath and clearly excited Waclav Szbrjcik thanked GMMA Supplements 160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Gamaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shields has chosen Last Resort - Papa Roach as his entrance music. Ivan Gamaz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Gamaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Shields!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamaz lands with a nice body kick.
Gamaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shields checks a leg kick.
Shields moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch combination from Gamaz misses.
Shields looks to land a left hand but Gamaz moved out of range nicely.
Shields blocks a head kick by Gamaz.
Gamaz swings for the body but Shields moves out of range.
Gamaz staying out of range there.
Gamaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gamaz throws a combination that misses
and Shields connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gamaz throws a hook to the side of Shields's head but Shields sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gamaz scores with a punch to the head.
Gamaz looks to land a combination but Shields avoids it well.
Gamaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shields keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gamaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gamaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivan Gamaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamaz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shields checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shields just misses with a punch to the body.
Gamaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shields dodges the punch combination from Gamaz.
Shields scores with a punch to the head.
Gamaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shields counters with a straight right hand.
Gamaz lands a head kick. Shields smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shields avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shields lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Shields throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gamaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Shields.
Nice body punch from Shields.
Gamaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shields counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Gamaz does no damage.
Gamaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shields.
Shields throws a hook to the side of Gamaz's head but Gamaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Gamaz.
Shields misses with a lunging right hand
and Gamaz counters with an inside leg kick.
Shields misses with an uppercut. Gamaz saw that one coming.
A combination from Gamaz does no damage.
Gamaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shields to score with a decent uppercut.
Shields lands a lovely overhand right.
Gamaz cracks Shields with a good jab.
A punch lands to the side of Shields 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shields misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Gamaz misses the target.
Gamaz scores with a jab to the body.
Shields looks to score with a jab to the body but Gamaz is just out of range.
Shields bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gamaz's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Shields.
Shields ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shields is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gamaz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gamaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Shields throws the left hand but Gamaz avoids the punch easily.
Shields throws a shot from downtown. Gamaz moves away and avoids it.
Shields misses with an uppercut. Gamaz saw that one coming.
Gamaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gamaz misses with a body kick.
Shields might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shields throws a big shot that misses.
Shields misses with an uppercut. Gamaz saw that one coming.
Shields swings widly with a right hand
and Gamaz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gamaz tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Shields throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Gamaz misses with a head kick.
Gamaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gamaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shields's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gamaz under the eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shields, as that shot connected.
Gamaz jabs Shields to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shields cracks Gamaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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 Ivan Gamaz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gamaz throws a head kick but Shields moves out of range.
Gamaz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shields throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gamaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Gamaz. Those never looked like landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gamaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shields has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shields and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shields misses the jab.
Gamaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gamaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gamaz misses with a straight right.
Gamaz thows a body shot but no joy.
Shields connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gamaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shields misses with a looping right.
Shields misses with a right hand
and Gamaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shields throws a jab but it's blocked by Gamaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Shields.
Gamaz throws a looping overhand right but Shields ducks down to avoid it.
Gamaz misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Gamaz misses.
Shields throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gamaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gamaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gamaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gamaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shields counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gamaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Gamaz ducks under a wild hook from Shields.
Shields connects with a single shot there.
Gamaz throws a series of punches but Shields avoids them all with ease.
Shields displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gamaz throws out the jab.
Gamaz throws a low kick but Shields moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields throws a hook but Gamaz avoids it easily.
Shields slips a jab from Gamaz.
Gamaz swinging wildly here.
Shields throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gamaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A decent looking cross lands there for Shields.
Michael Shields seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shields connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shields loads up on a big right hand but Gamaz slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Shields.
Shields fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shields is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gamaz.
Gamaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gamaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Gamaz.
Gamaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shields moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gamaz looks to land a combination but Shields avoids it well.
Shields fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab by Shields.
Gamaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shields sizes up Gamaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shields scores with a decent looking hook.
Gamaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Shields is just out of range.
Shields jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gamaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gamaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shields misses with a hook. Gamaz ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gamaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shields manages to avoid it.
Gamaz misses with an uppercut
enabling Shields to counter with a crisp jab.
Gamaz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shields backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shields looks to throw the jab but Gamaz is out of range.
Gamaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Shields is just out of range.
Shields blocks a jab.
Gamaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shields slips a jab from Gamaz.
Shields bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gamaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields slips a jab and a cross from Gamaz.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shields cracks Gamaz with a good jab.
Gamaz looks to throw the jab but Shields is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Shields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gamaz throws a right hand that Shields ducks under and follows up with a left that Shields also avoids with ease.
Gamaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shields is able to avoid easily.
Gamaz ducks under a wild hook from Shields.
Shields blocks a head kick by Gamaz.
Shields checks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Shields.
Gamaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shields counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shields blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Gamaz.
Gamaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shields connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gamaz momentarily.
Gamaz throws a leg kick but Shields moved away.
Gamaz misses with a few strikes there.
Gamaz moves out of range as Shields strikes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shields. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Shields throws a lazy right hand but Gamaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields misses with a hook
letting Gamaz counter with a right hand.
Shields is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gamaz.
Shields ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gamaz moves away.
Shields misses with a hook. Gamaz ducked under it nicely.
Shields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gamaz manages to avoid it.
Gamaz misses with a head kick.
Gamaz throws a nice looking combination but Shields bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gamaz staying out of range there.
A big right from Gamaz misses.
Gamaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shields throws a looping overhand right but Gamaz ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Gamaz misses its intended target.
Gamaz throws an overhand right that lands on Shields's shoulder, as Shields tries to avoid the shot.
Gamaz ducks right into an uppercut from Shields.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shields throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gamaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shields stuns Gamaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gamaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Shields lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shields darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gamaz throws a front kick aimed at Shields's knee but Shields avoids it well.
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!
Gamaz looks to throw the jab but Shields is out of range.
Gamaz misses with a low kick.
Gamaz staying out of range there.
Shields lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shields slips under a jab from Gamaz.
Gamaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shields. That did some damage!
Gamaz misses with a head kick.
Gamaz misses with a straight right.
Gamaz throws a low kick but Shields moves out of range easily.
Shields looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gamaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shields.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gamaz.
Shields blocks a head kick by Gamaz.
Gamaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gamaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shields throws an overhand right that lands on Gamaz's shoulder, as Gamaz tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Shields.
Shields lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shields.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamaz missing with a left hand there. Shields was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gamaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shields connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gamaz momentarily.
Gamaz slips a straight right by Shields.
Shields cracks Gamaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gamaz ducks under a wild hook from Shields.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields scores with a shot to the body.
Shields misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gamaz.
Gamaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shields is out of range and Gamaz settles back down.
Shields digs a good hook to Gamaz's body.
Shields slips a jab and a cross from Gamaz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gamaz ducks right into an uppercut from Shields.
Gamaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gamaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shields with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Shields comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shields has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Shields!
Michael Shields managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GMMA Supplements 160, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lafon Bornay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bornay comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lady GaGa - Just Dance kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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20
135 lbs
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153 lbs
7 - 1 - 2 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Lafon Bornay!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Bornay.
It looks like Victor Stevens has been cut.
Bornay lands an elbow inside that Stevens shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bornay.
Stevens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stevens successfully pulls guard.
Bornay stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bornay takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bornay tries to keep at a distance but Stevens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bornay lands an elbow just above Stevens 's eye.
Stevens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bornay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bornay misses with an elbow over the top.
Bornay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevens's efforts to push away.
Bornay throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bornay avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Bornay.
Bornay is struggling to control the position.
Stevens avoids a wild elbow strike from Bornay.
Stevens misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from Bornay.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Bornay creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bornay lands an elbow just above Stevens 's eye.
Stevens avoids a wild elbow strike from Bornay.
Bornay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stevens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bornay walks away with a smile on his face. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Stevens with that takedown attempt.
Stevens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bornay, pushing him back against the cage.
Stevens is trying to stall.
Bornay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bornay misses with an elbow over the top.
Stevens tries to pull guard but Bornay holds him up against the cage and eventually Stevens drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Bornay.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bornay throws an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bornay as Stevens tries to tie him up.
Stevens letting Bornay take a breather here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bornay just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stevens's brow.
Stevens takes an elbow to the temple.
Bornay lands a damaging elbow.
Bornay lands a nice elbow.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the head but Bornay blocks with his arms.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Bornay lands a damaging elbow.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bornay is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bornay gets through Stevens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Bornay scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bornay is defending well for now.
Bornay leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bornay scores with a shoulder strike.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bornay.
Stevens has had enough of the clinch but Bornay keeps him there for the moment.
Bornay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bornay avoiding damage as Stevens throws knees to the body.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Bornay lands an elbow inside that Stevens shrugs off.
Victor Stevens's cut is getting worse.
Stevens tries to circle away but Bornay has him pinned against the cage.
Bornay will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stevens up against the cage.
Bornay lands a damaging elbow.
Stevens misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bornay is stalling here.
Stevens misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bornay after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Bornay on the inside.
Bornay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Stevens is trying to force a seperation but Bornay has the dominant position.
Bornay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevenss head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bornay lands with a right to the head.
Stevens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bornay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stevens is rocked!
Bornay looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oh Stevens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bornay looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bornay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stevens seems to have got his legs back now.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bornay.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bornay is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but Bornay has him pressed against the cage.
Stevens takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bornay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lafon Bornay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Stevens's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stevens misses with a few strikes there.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt
and Bornay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bornay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stevens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevens forces Bornay back against the cage and clinches.
Bornay lands a nice elbow.
Bornay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bornay lands an elbow inside.
Victor Stevens's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bornay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Bornay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stevens's defenses.
Stevens blocks an elbow strike.
Bornay lands a nice elbow.
Jeez, Victor Stevens's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bornay pushes Stevens against the cage. Bornay is working some dirty boxing. Bornay pushes off with a quick right hook! Stevens goes down! Stevens tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bornay moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lafon Bornay!
An intense looking Lafon Bornay took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Homophobe down!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Dann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Charles Skarbowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dann comes to the cage accompanied by In For The Kill Remix . The crowd seem to be enjoying Skarbowsky's choice of entrance music: Lux Aeterna. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryan Dann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jean Charles Skarbowsky!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Dann misses.
Skarbowsky thuds a left hand into Dann's body.
Dann connects with the punch.
Dann misses with a left hand
and Skarbowsky counters with an outside leg kick.
Skarbowsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dann.
Dann swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Skarbowsky counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dann's knee momentarily.
Jab, jab by Dann - just one landing.
Dann misses with a hook
and Skarbowsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dann walks forward, straight into a front kick from Skarbowsky.
Dann is breathing heavily.
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!
Dann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skarbowsky throws a head kick that misses.
Skarbowsky moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Skarbowsky.
It looks like Bryan Dann has been cut.
Dann is looking to take this one to the mat.
Skarbowsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skarbowsky throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Dann stumbling backwards into the cage! Dann bounces back off the cage towards Skarbowsky, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Skarbowsky lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Skarbowsky celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jean Charles Skarbowsky!
After winning the bout, Jean Charles Skarbowsky thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuudai Ryuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryuu comes to the cage accompanied by High on Fire - Bastard Samurai. 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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273 lbs
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280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuudai Ryuu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Mack!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryuu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryuu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ryuu lands a nice looking body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Mack 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Ryuu.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ryuu checks a leg kick.
Ryuu lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Ryuu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mack looks gassed!
Ryuu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mack's head.
Ryuu connects with an inside leg kick.
Ryuu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ryuu throws a push kick but Mack slaps the foot to one side.
Mack misses with a hook.
Mack throws a hook to the side of Ryuu's head but Ryuu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mack stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ryuu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryuu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Xavier Mack has been cut.
Ryuu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ryuu.
Ryuu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle, before Ryuu throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Mack's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Ryuu lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Yuudai Ryuu!
A relieved looking Yuudai Ryuu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is disturbed - down with the sickness. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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272 lbs
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29
280 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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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
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jim Beam!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Beam.
Beam misses with a straight left.
Beam swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Beam moves out of range.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie slips a straight right by Beam.
Beam throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie takes a swing at Beam's ribcage but misses.
Beam misses the jab.
Beam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beam throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Beam.
Beam throws a right hand that misses
and Beam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie cracks Beam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Beam.
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beam on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie connects with a single shot there.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Beam circles away.
Beam looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie connects with a single shot there.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Beam throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Beam missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beam might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Beam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie tries to bum rush Beam with a series of wild strikes but Beam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beam cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Beam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Beam in a clinch.
Gracie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beam.
Gracie misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie digs a right hand underneath Beam's ribcage. Beam let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gracie.
Beam looking to stall.
Gracie working hard to break the clinch.
Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beam wants to clinch.
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beam, pushing him back against the cage.
Beam is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beam blocking some punches.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Beam.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam is working for takedown but Gracie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beam takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Beam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chuck Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Beam.
Beam checks the leg kick.
Beam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Beam is in Gracie's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Beam to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beam passes to side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie tries to buck Beam off but Beam is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Gracie 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.
Beam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie moves out of range as Beam strikes.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beam slips a straight right by Gracie.
A big left from Beam misses.
Gracie slips under a jab from Beam.
Gracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie 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.
Beam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gracie.
Nice defenses there by Beam.
Beam looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Beam misses the target.
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!
Gracie throws out a powerful jab.
Gracie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Gracie.
Gracie slips a jab from Beam.
Gracie thuds a left hand into Beam's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beam.
Beam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beam staying out of range there.
Beam takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gracie throws the left hand but Beam avoids the punch easily.
Chuck Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Beam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beam shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Beam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Beam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
A jab from Beam misses.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Beam.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Beam is avoiding it.
Beam on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jim Beam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beam moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beam takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chuck Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Beam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Beam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beam throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beam takes one to the chin there.
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beam taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beam takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie cracks Beam with a good jab.
Beam throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but Beam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beam misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beam throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beam can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie gets through Beam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beam controlling the action here for a moment.
Gracie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beam has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie working aggressively here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Beam controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
Beam has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gracie after a bit of a struggle.
Chuck Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Beam.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gracie lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Gracie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Beam walks into a straight right hand from Gracie.
Gracie jabs Beam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie tries to clinch but Beam moves out of range.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beam misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie clinches.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Beam controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beam.
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beam walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie slips a jab from Beam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie throws a jab when Beam was well out of range.
Beam throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie throws a push kick but Beam slaps the foot to one side.
Beam missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beam can do to turn this around?
Beam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gracie throws a body punch but Beam moves out of range.
Beam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beam takes a shot to the head.
Beam can't get the takedown.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Beam blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Gracie.
Jim Beam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Beam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beam.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Beam misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Beam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
A cross from Gracie lands.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie lunges at Beam with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beam's hand.
Beam misses with a hook.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie lands a two punch combo.
Beam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gracie misses the jab.
Beam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie looks for the body kick but Beam saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beam dives in and scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Beam to get to half guard.
Beam trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Beam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie pushes a forearm under Beam's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Beam is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chuck Gracie!
Chuck Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Svend Torken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Kerensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torken kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 Amsterdam, Svend Torken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Kerensky!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerensky slips under a jab.
Kerensky looks to land a left hand but Torken moved out of range nicely.
Kerensky throws a nice looking combination but Torken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Torken throws a right hand that misses
and Kerensky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Torken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kerensky.
Kerensky misses with a wild body shot.
Torken drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Torken throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kerensky to counter with a crisp jab.
Kerensky throws a looping overhand right but Torken ducks down to avoid it.
Kerensky is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Torken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kerensky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kerensky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torken looks to throw the jab but Kerensky is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Kerensky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Torken doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kerensky thuds a left hand into Torken's body.
Kerensky missing with a left hand there. Torken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kerensky.
Kerensky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Torken.
Torken scores with a nice strike.
Kerensky tests Torken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torken thows a body shot but no joy.
Torken misses with a hook. Kerensky ducked under it nicely.
Torken looks to land a right hand but Kerensky moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerensky takes a swing at Torken's ribcage but misses.
Torken takes a swing at Kerensky's ribcage but misses.
Kerensky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Torken.
Kerensky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kerensky is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Torken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kerensky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kerensky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerensky slips under a jab.
Torken ducks under a wild hook from Kerensky.
Good shot there by Kerensky.
Kerensky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kerensky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kerensky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerensky misses with a few strikes there.
Torken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kerenskys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Torken tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kerensky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Torken somewhat.
Kerensky moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alexander Kerensky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kerensky throws a hook but Torken blocks it.
Torken scores with a body shot.
Kerensky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kerensky throws a body punch but Torken moves out of range.
Kerensky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Torken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torken thows a body shot but no joy.
Torken throws the left hand but Kerensky avoids the punch easily.
Torken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kerensky manages to avoid it.
Kerensky misses with a hook.
Torken swinging wildly here.
Torken takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Kerensky connects with a crisp jab.
Torken shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Torken showed some decent athleticism there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Torken throwing shots but Kerensky is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Kerensky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kerensky takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kerensky scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kerensky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kerensky swings for the body but Torken moves out of range.
Torken slips under a jab.
Kerensky throws a series of punches but Torken avoids them all with ease.
Torken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerensky moves away.
Kerensky throws a shot from downtown. Torken moves away and avoids it.
Torken throws a hook but Kerensky blocks it.
Torken misses with an uppercut.
Alexander Kerensky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kerensky looks to land a left hand but Torken moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Torken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torken. Kerensky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kerensky ducks under a wild hook from Torken.
Kerensky moves away from the strike by Torken.
Torken shoots in looking for a takedown but Kerensky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Torken's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kerensky cracks Torken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kerensky stuffs the takedown attempt from Torken. Torken gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Svend Torken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torken misses with a wild body shot.
Kerensky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torken.
Torken misses the shot to the body.
Kerensky throws an overhand right that lands on Torken's shoulder, as Torken tries to avoid the shot.
Torken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kerensky in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torken throws a hook to the side of Kerensky's head but Kerensky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Kerensky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kerensky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kerensky scores with a shot to the body.
Kerensky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torken.
Kerensky lands with a cross.
Torken lands a glancing blow to the side of Kerensky's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerensky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torken.
Torken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kerensky manages to avoid it.
Kerensky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kerensky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Torken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kerensky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torken misses with a looping right.
Kerensky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kerensky misses with a wild body shot.
Torken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kerensky looks to throw the jab but Torken is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Torken.
Good standup being displayed there by Kerensky as he connects with a hook.
Torken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kerensky manages to avoid it.
Torken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kerensky looks to land a combination but Torken avoids it well.
Kerensky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torken swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kerensky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kerensky's corner calls for a 1-2. Kerensky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kerensky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Kerensky misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Kerensky.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerensky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kerensky tries to bum rush Torken with a series of wild strikes but Torken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kerensky lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kerensky cracks Torken with an open hand slap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerensky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torken misses with a right hand
and Kerensky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torken misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Kerensky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Torken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Torken avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kerensky throws a jab when Torken was well out of range.
Torken looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kerensky ducks under a wild hook from Torken.
Kerensky looks to land a left hand but Torken moved out of range nicely.
Kerensky avoids the body shot from Torken.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kerensky enables Torken to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kerensky manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Torken won't allow Kerensky to sweep him here.
Torken trying to control but Kerensky is working from the bottom.
Torken in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torken throwing strikes from guard but Kerensky blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerensky keeping moving, preventing Torken from controlling successfully.
Kerensky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Torken working some strikes from top position.
Kerensky keeping moving, preventing Torken from controlling successfully.
Torken 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.
Torken trying to control but Kerensky is working from the bottom.
Alexander Kerensky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Svend Torken just wasn't active enough.
Kerensky moves away from the strike by Torken.
Kerensky jabs at Torken's body.
Kerensky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torken swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kerensky counters with a straight right hand.
Kerensky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torken lands a nice shot that snaps Kerensky's head back.
Kerensky looks to throw the jab but Torken is out of range.
Kerensky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svend Torken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torken throws a shot to the body.
Kerensky misses with a right hand
and Torken counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kerensky throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A shot to the body from Torken misses
and Kerensky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kerensky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kerensky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Kerensky does no damage.
Kerensky takes a swing at Torken's ribcage but misses.
Torken thuds his right hand into Kerensky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Alexander Kerensky has been cut.
Torken misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Torken misses.
Kerensky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Torken on the side of the head.
A jab from Torken misses.
Torken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kerensky scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Torken throws a jab when Kerensky was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Kerensky - just one landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerensky lands with a cross.
Torken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Torken throws a hook to the side of Kerensky's head but Kerensky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Svend Torken showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kerensky 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kerensky!
In his post fight interview, Alexander Kerensky 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 Katt Mamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katt Mamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel LaRusso!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LaRusso tries to avoid it but Mamma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LaRusso to the ground. LaRusso escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mamma swats away the attempt to clinch by LaRusso.
An inside leg kick lands from LaRusso.
Mamma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mamma misses with a takedown attempt
and LaRusso counters with a good low kick that Mamma was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katt Mamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamma shoots in for a takedown but LaRusso shows good takedown defense.
Mamma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LaRusso but LaRusso pushes him off and we're back to square one.
LaRusso throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Katt Mamma has been cut.
LaRusso scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamma has his takedown stuffed
and LaRusso counters with a low kick, right behind Mamma 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mamma.
A combination from LaRusso does no damage.
LaRusso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mamma feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mamma wants to pass the guard but LaRusso is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mamma is controlling him.
Mamma has gone for a leg lock! LaRusso slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mamma's guard.
Mamma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LaRusso defends it easily.
LaRusso is looking to stand up but Mamma won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mamma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mamma wants to improve his position but instead LaRusso has moved into half guard.
Mamma is looking for a sweep. LaRusso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamma works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mamma working for a triangle but LaRusso defends it easily.
Mamma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LaRusso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mamma is tightening it up a little... LaRusso has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! LaRusso reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! LaRusso taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mamma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Katt Mamma!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gomer Pyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasa Gusi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pyle comes to the cage accompanied by The Marines' Hymn. Gusi has chosen Ekipa- BGD Syndicate as his entrance music. Sasa Gusi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gomer Pyle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sasa Gusi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pyle. Gusi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gusi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pyle misses with a lunging right hand
and Gusi counters with a nice body shot.
Gusi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pyle takes a swing at Gusi's ribcage but misses.
Pyle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pyle lands a leg kick that knocks Gusi off balance momentarily.
Pyle leaves Gusi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gomer Pyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasa Gusi.
Gusi slips a jab and a cross from Pyle.
Pyle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Sasa Gusi has been cut.
Pyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusi is just out of range.
Pyle throws the left hand but Gusi avoids the punch easily.
Pyle misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyle throws a right and a left that Gusi avoids nicely.
Pyle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gusi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pyle won't be happy with that.
Pyle defending against the ground and pound.
Gusi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pyle tries to buck Gusi off but Gusi is having none of it.
Pyle is trying to control Gusi's posture but Gusi avoids it.
Gusi throws a strike aimed at the side of Pyle's head but Pyle avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Pyle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pyle is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gusi connects with a decent elbow.
Gusi swings around for an armbar but Pyle sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gusi's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pyle won't allow Gusi to sweep him here.
Pyle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pyle.
Pyle throwing strikes from guard but Gusi blocks nicely.
Gusi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pyle stays in close to Gusi's body and controls the position.
Gusi wants to sweep here but Pyle controlling him for the moment.
Pyle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gusi's head.
Pyle with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyle throwing strikes from guard but Gusi blocks nicely.
Gusi keeping moving, preventing Pyle from controlling successfully.
Pyle stands up over Gusi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gusi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pyle postures up in Gusi's guard and throws a big left but Gusi blocks it.
Pyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Gusi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gusi keeping full guard, as Pyle tries to pass.
Pyle trying to control but Gusi is working from the bottom.
Pyle throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gusi pulls Pyle in close to prevent any damage.
Pyle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pyle lands a couple of elbows.
Pyle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gusi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gusi 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 throws an elbow that misses. Gusi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pyle's guard. Nice move by Gusi!
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!
Pyle has his foot on Gusi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gusi works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomer Pyle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sasa Gusi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pyle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pyle throws an overhand right that lands on Gusi's shoulder, as Gusi tries to avoid the shot.
Pyle jabs Gusi right on the nose. Gusi blinks but takes it well.
Pyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusi was well out of range. Poor timing from Pyle.
A jab from Pyle finds it's way through Gusi's defenses.
Gusi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gusi.
Gusi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pyle is fending him off so far but Gusi persists. Nope, Pyle circles away and we're back to standing.
Gusi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pyle is fending him off so far but Gusi persists. Nope, Pyle circles away and we're back to standing.
Gomer Pyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasa Gusi.
Pyle jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gusi fails with a takedown attempt.
Gusi shoots for a double leg takedown but Pyle sprawls well. He's pushed Gusi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gusi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gusi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pyle is fending him off so far but Gusi persists. Nope, Pyle circles away and we're back to standing.
Gusi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pyle misses with a head kick.
Pyle lands a nice shot to the body.
Gusi misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pyle lands an overhand right.
Pyle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gusi is breathing heavily.
Pyle lands the left hand.
Gusi moves out of range of the strikes.
Pyle cracks Gusi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pyle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pyle wants to clinch up but Gusi keeps it at a distance.
Gusi slips under a jab from Pyle.
Pyle throws a jab but it's blocked by Gusi.
Pyle lands with an uppercut that bounces Gusi off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pyle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gusi.
Gusi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Gusi.
Gomer Pyle is winning the standup battle so far.
Pyle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pyle wants it to stay on the feet.
Pyle jabs at Gusi's body.
Pyle gets a clinch.
Gusi looking for a takedown.
Pyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pyle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pyle lands a body punch.
Pyle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gusi.
Pyle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gusi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusi tries to pull guard but Pyle holds him up against the cage and eventually Gusi drops back down to his feet.
Gusi wants to stall.
Pyle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pyle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gusi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pyle throws a hook but Gusi blocks it.
Gusi avoids the body shot from Pyle.
Pyle scores with a jab. Gusi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pyle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pyle doesn't manage to clinch there - Gusi circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomer Pyle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sasa Gusi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gusi blocks the body kick.
Gusi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pyle throws a head kick that misses
and Gusi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pyle is on top in guard.
Pyle with a nice head shot there.
Pyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gusi can do to turn this around?
Gusi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pyle scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gusi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pyle passes into half guard.
Gusi is refusing to be controlled, as Pyle sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gusi's head.
Pyle wants to take a breather but Gusi is having none of it.
Gusi is trying to control but can't.
Gusi is looking to escape.
Gusi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gusi is not content to let Pyle control the position.
Pyle looks to land a strike but Gusi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pyle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gusi wants to sweep but no luck.
Pyle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pyle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pyle wants to pass the guard but Gusi is keeping the position.
Pyle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pyle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gusi controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyle is looking to work some ground and pound but Gusi has wrist control.
Pyle pushing down on Gusi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pyle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gusi defends it well.
Pyle is trying to control the action in half guard but Gusi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gusi is looking for a sweep. Pyle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gusi keeps working.
Pyle is thwarting Gusi's attempts to control the position.
Gusi tries to roll over but Pyle keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gomer Pyle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pyle seems to be looking for submissions.
Pyle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gusi defending well though.
Pyle is stalling here. Gusi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pyle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gusi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pyle sneaks back into half guard.
Pyle is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pyle wants to control but Gusi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomer Pyle clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sasa Gusi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pyle moves in looking to clinch but Gusi pushes him off.
Gomer Pyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pyle throws a body punch but Gusi moves out of range.
Pyle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pyle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gusi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pyle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pyle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pyle tries to clinch up.
A big right from Pyle misses.
Gusi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pyle misses with a double jab
and Gusi counters with a shoot takedown. Pyle fights it but they end up in guard.
Pyle keeping moving, preventing Gusi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gusi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pyle working for a triangle but Gusi defends it easily.
Pyle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gusi is one step ahead there.
Gusi with a nice head shot there.
Gusi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gusi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pyle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gusi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pyle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gusi has managed to get both his arms back between Pyle's legs - danger averted.
Gusi is in close to Pyle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gusi wants to control from the top but Pyle keeps moving.
Gusi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pyle is looking for a triangle here but Gusi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pyle is trying to get back to half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gusi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyle is not content to let Gusi control the position.
You can see the frustration on Pyle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gusi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pyle is trying to control Gusi's posture but Gusi avoids it.
Gusi lands a few punches from side control.
Gusi in side control, throwing shots but Pyle defends.
Pyle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gusi working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyle is trying to control Gusi's posture but Gusi avoids it.
Pyle tries to bench press Gusi off him but Gusi keeps the position.
Gusi tries to score with some ground and pound. Pyle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gusi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gusi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gusi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pyle down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pyle defending against the ground and pound.
Gusi lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pyle is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasa Gusi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sasa Gusi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gusi throws a hook but Pyle blocks it.
Gusi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pyle defends it nicely.
Pyle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pyle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gusi moves into range and clinches up with Pyle.
Pyle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gusi blocks a body shot from Pyle.
Gusi pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pyle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gusi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gusi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Gusi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pyle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gusi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pyle throws an elbow that misses. Gusi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pyle's guard. Nice move by Gusi!
Pyle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pyle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pyle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pyle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gusi defends well.
Gusi chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyle is pulling down on Gusi's head. It's preventing any offense from Gusi, at least for the moment.
Gusi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pyle looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gusi has picked Pyle up and slammed him! Pyle can't keep hold of the triangle and Gusi manages to pass to side control!
Gusi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pyle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gusi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pyle keeps working.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pyle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Pyle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Gusi crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Pyle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gusi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gusi trying to control the action but Pyle is working from the bottom.
Pyle is looking for a sweep.
Gusi throws an elbow but Pyle slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gusi throws an elbow but Pyle slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gusi looks up at the clock and then as Pyle takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gusi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gusi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pyle wants to control but Gusi postures up.
Sasa Gusi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gusi is nestled in close to Pyle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pyle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gusi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pyle defending well though.
Gusi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pyle has hold of Gusi's hands but Gusi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pyle taking some punishment here, with Gusi in his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gusi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gusi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pyle defending well though.
Gomer Pyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pyle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gusi is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sasa Gusi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pyle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gomer Pyle!
Gomer Pyle retains his middleweight title!
Gomer Pyle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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