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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Szczerek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szczerek has chosen Sobota feat. chór Montu - Do góry łeb as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel LaRusso! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomasz Szczerek! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Szczerek keeps the fight on the outside. Szczerek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LaRusso avoids it really well and circles away. LaRusso cracks the inside of Szczerek's front leg. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LaRusso. Szczerek fails with the takedown. LaRusso pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. LaRusso throws out a loose jab but Szczerek uses good head movement to avoid it. Szczerek looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Szczerek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and LaRusso defends it well. LaRusso looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Szczerek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Szczerek is trying to control. LaRusso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Szczerek prevents LaRusso from standing back up.
Szczerek seems to be working for a kimura but LaRusso defends the submission attempt. Szczerek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but LaRusso sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Szczerek is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Szczerek missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Szczerek is trying to work for a kimura but LaRusso is defending well.
Szczerek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. LaRusso is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Szczerek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Szczerek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and LaRusso defends it well. LaRusso makes his way to full guard, as Szczerek worked for a kimura.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Szczerek postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! LaRusso is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Szczerek, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. LaRusso tries to stand but Szczerek is controlling from the bottom. Szczerek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Szczerek has an active guard here but LaRusso has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomasz Szczerek will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
LaRusso throws a sloppy head kick and Szczerek moves out of range easily. Szczerek shoots in for a takedown but LaRusso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. LaRusso throws a head kick that half lands.
LaRusso is looking to land body kicks. Szczerek has a takedown stuffed. Daniel LaRusso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Szczerek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Daniel LaRusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Szczerek. LaRusso scores with a kick to the midsection. Szczerek drives through with a takedown into guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Szczerek postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! LaRusso is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Szczerek, into his guard. Szczerek working for a triangle but LaRusso defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. LaRusso won't allow Szczerek to sweep him here. Szczerek is looking for a triangle but LaRusso pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Szczerek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Szczerek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LaRusso defends well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Szczerek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
LaRusso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Szczerek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LaRusso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Szczerek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but LaRusso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Szczerek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round. LaRusso stopping the sweep attempt from Szczerek. LaRusso wanted to stand there but Szczerek had control of the position. Szczerek wants to sweep but no luck. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Szczerek is looking for a triangle here but LaRusso uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
LaRusso stands up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomasz Szczerek will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
LaRusso tries to close the distance and clinch but Szczerek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A clash of legs there as Szczerek blocks the low kick. LaRusso looks to land a body kick but Szczerek moved away. Szczerek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LaRusso sprawls well. LaRusso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Szczerek gets slowly back to his feet. Szczerek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LaRusso but LaRusso pushes him off and we're back to square one. Szczerek is trying hard to land a takedown here. LaRusso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Daniel LaRusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Szczerek. Szczerek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
LaRusso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. LaRusso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. LaRusso feints a jab promting Szczerek to slip. LaRusso then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Szczerek slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Szczerek closes this distance looking for a takedown but LaRusso circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. LaRusso tries a head kick but it misses.
Daniel LaRusso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. LaRusso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Szczerek shoots in and bounces LaRusso off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Szczerek slips nicely into half guard. Szczerek trying to control the action but LaRusso is working from the bottom. Szczerek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so LaRusso is just riding it out for now. Szczerek eventually gives up the hold. Daniel LaRusso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Szczerek is looking for a kimura here.
Szczerek is trying to control the action in half guard but LaRusso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Szczerek tries to pass the half guard into mount. LaRusso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. LaRusso is trying to escape back to his feet but Szczerek uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Szczerek wants to lay and pray for a moment but LaRusso keeps working. An elbow from Szczerek crashes against the mat.
Szczerek postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
LaRusso defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. An elbow from Szczerek crashes against the mat.
Szczerek is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LaRusso is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Szczerek 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Szczerek landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Szczerek is trying to get an arm triangle but LaRusso is defending well. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Szczerek trying to control the position but LaRusso is working away.
And that's the end of the fight! Tomasz Szczerek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Szczerek winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomasz Szczerek! Tomasz Szczerek 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Lasileuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joselito Glorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Lasse Lasileuka has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lasse Lasileuka seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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189 cm
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200 lbs
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197 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Lasileuka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joselito Glorenzo! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lasileuka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Glorenzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lasileuka has Glorenzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Lasileuka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Glorenzo up against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Glorenzo breaks the clinch.
Lasileuka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Glorenzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lasileuka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Glorenzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lasileuka was well out of range. Poor timing from Glorenzo. Glorenzo looks to throw the jab but Lasileuka is out of range. Glorenzo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Lasileuka tries to clinch up and Glorenzo counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Glorenzo rushes Lasileuka and presses him up against the cage. Lasileuka tries a body shot but Glorenzo blocks it.
Glorenzo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Lasileuka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lasileuka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Lasileuka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Glorenzo backwards. A right handed body shot lands from Lasileuka.
A head punch on the inside from Lasileuka fails to land. Lasileuka working aggressively here.
Lasileuka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Glorenzo up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lasileuka has picked Glorenzo up - he's going for a ride! Lasileuka dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Glorenzo has a hand on Lasileuka's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lasileuka takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Lasileuka looking to ground and pound but Glorenzo is blocking nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lasileuka thowing shots but they're missing. Lasileuka unloads with some shots from mount but Glorenzo bucks and avoids them well.
Glorenzo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lasileuka.
Lasileuka controlling from mount. Lasileuka looking to control but Glorenzo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Glorenzo working to try and regain half guard.
Lasileuka is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Glorenzo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Glorenzo tries to get back to half guard but can't. Glorenzo tries to hold on but Lasileuka pushes him away. Lasileuka controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Glorenzo manages to regain half guard. Good work. Glorenzo wants to get back to full guard. Glorenzo wants to control but Lasileuka is keeping busy.
Lasileuka not landing any meaningful shots this time. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lasileuka winds up and cracks Glorenzo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lasileuka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Lasileuka dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lasileuka misses with a body punch
and Glorenzo counters with a nice body shot. Lasileuka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Glorenzo misses with a straight right. Lasileuka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glorenzo.
Glorenzo looks to land a combination but Lasileuka avoids it well. Lasileuka misses with an uppercut. Glorenzo saw that one coming. Glorenzo loads up on a big right hand but Lasileuka slips the punch. Lasileuka cracks Glorenzo with a good jab. Lasileuka wants to clinch up but Glorenzo keeps it at a distance. Glorenzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lasileuka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glorenzo.
Lasileuka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Glorenzo paws at him with a jab and circles away. Glorenzo thows a body shot but no joy. Lasileuka lands a nice hook to Glorenzo's body. Glorenzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A looping hook to the body misses from Lasileuka. Glorenzo does a little dance to reset his feet. The fighters circling - Lasileuka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lasileuka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lasileuka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Glorenzo, pushing him back against the cage. Glorenzo stalling against the cage.
Glorenzo lands an uppercut. Glorenzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Lasileuka lands with a right to the head. Lasileuka takes a shot to the head. A hook to the body from Glorenzo.
Glorenzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Glorenzo blocks a body shot from Lasileuka. Glorenzo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lasileuka or not. Glorenzo stalling in the clinch.
Glorenzo blocks an uppercut.
Lasileuka working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action! Lasileuka misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lasileuka. Lasileuka working aggressively here.
Lasileuka keeps control of Glorenzo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Lasileuka misses with a hook from the clinch. Glorenzo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lasileuka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Lasileuka lands a nice uppercut. Glorenzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A short uppercut from Glorenzo. Lasileuka misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Glorenzo - that landed with a thud.
Lasileuka can't find room to land a body shot as Glorenzo controls the action.
Lasse Lasileuka has scored more points in the clinch so far. Lasileuka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Glorenzo is keeping busy. Glorenzo tries for a takedown but Lasileuka manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lasileuka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Glorenzo trying to control the position but instead, Lasileuka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Glorenzo into the cage. Glorenzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lasileuka's elbow. Glorenzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glorenzo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Glorenzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lasileuka swings wildly with an uppercut but Glorenzo uses good head movement to avoid it. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Glorenzo as Lasileuka tries to tie him up. Glorenzo wants to stall.
Lasileuka blocks a body shot from Glorenzo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Glorenzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glorenzo trying to stall but Lasileuka improves his position.
Glorenzo can't break the clinch.
Glorenzo throws a head punch that misses. Lasileuka scores with a shoulder strike. Lasileuka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Glorenzo misses with some punches.
Lasileuka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lasileuka. Glorenzo trying to stall but Lasileuka improves his position.
Glorenzo blocking some punches.
Glorenzo looking to slow down the pace here. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lasileuka lands on the inside with an uppercut. Lasileuka misses with a punch to the body.
Glorenzo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lasileuka is keeping busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lasse Lasileuka will probably get the nod. That's time! Lasileuka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Glorenzo misses with a takedown attempt - Lasileuka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Lasse Lasileuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lasileuka. Glorenzo throws an overhand right that lands on Lasileuka's shoulder, as Lasileuka tries to avoid the shot. Lasileuka moves out of range as Glorenzo strikes. Glorenzo throws a nice looking combination but Lasileuka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lasileuka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Lasileuka digs a good body shot into Glorenzo's ribs. Glorenzo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Lasileuka misses with a body shot.
Glorenzo keeps the fight on the outside. Lasileuka throws an overhand right that lands on Glorenzo's shoulder, as Glorenzo tries to avoid the shot. Glorenzo scores with a shot to the body.
Lasileuka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glorenzo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Glorenzo. Glorenzo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lasileuka but Lasileuka pushes him off and we're back to square one. Glorenzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Glorenzo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Nice jab there from Glorenzo. Lasileuka tries to clinch but Glorenzo moves out of range. Glorenzo lands a jab to Lasileuka's midsection. Lasileuka stuns Glorenzo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Glorenzo looks to land a left hand but Lasileuka moved out of range nicely. Glorenzo throws a shot to the body.
Glorenzo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lasileuka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Lasileuka moves into the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lasileuka. This has been an exciting period of action! Glorenzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Glorenzo fails to land. Lasileuka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Lasileuka lands on the inside with an uppercut. Lasileuka gets through Glorenzo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lasileuka misses with a punch on the inside.
Glorenzo digs a right hand into Lasileuka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lasileuka's gas tank. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Glorenzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Glorenzo throws a hook but Lasileuka blocks it. Glorenzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lasileuka moves away. Lasileuka ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Glorenzo moves into range and clinches up with Lasileuka. Lasileuka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Glorenzo backwards. Lasileuka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joselito Glorenzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Glorenzo wants to break free but Lasileuka has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lasileuka is working Glorenzo over against the cage. Lasileuka pushes Glorenzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Come on Lasileuka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Glorenzo tries a body shot but Lasileuka blocks it.
Glorenzo misses with a body punch.
Lasileuka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glorenzo's elbow. Lasileuka can't find room to land a body shot as Glorenzo controls the action.
Lasileuka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glorenzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Glorenzo blocks an uppercut.
Lasileuka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lasileuka is looking for a takedown. Glorenzo working hard to break the clinch. Lasileuka effectively controlling the action here. Lasse Lasileuka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lasileuka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Glorenzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lasileuka backwards. Lasileuka has picked Glorenzo up - he's going for a ride! Lasileuka dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lasileuka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Glorenzo is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest. Lasileuka controlling the action here. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Glorenzo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Lasse Lasileuka showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lasileuka 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Lasileuka! Lasse Lasileuka gave a mention to Crashforce Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier Mack has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Mack! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Villa! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Villa motions for Mack to come forward. Villa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Villa misses with a head kick.
Villa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rafael Villa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Villa throws a head kick that misses. Mack drops Villa with a beautiful combination! Villa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mack is looking for the KO!
It looks like Rafael Villa has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mack throws a looping overhand right but Villa ducks down to avoid it. Mack tests Villa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Villa is rocked! Mack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Villa is still on wobbly legs! Can Mack finish him? Villa tries to land a front kick but Mack steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mack.
Villa looks gassed! Mack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Villa seems to have recovered his senses. Mack moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Mack.
Villa blocking some punches.
Mack unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Villa! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mack is unloading with more strikes now! Villa drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Mack! A very excited looking Xavier Mack rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Sheen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheen comes into the arena with Winning! - Charlie Sheen blaring out of the sound system. McFadden has chosen The Nobodies By Marilyn Manson as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie Sheen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason McFadden! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sheen slips under a jab from McFadden. Sheen cracks McFadden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Sheen lands with a good body shot. Nice defenses there by Sheen. Sheen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McFadden. Sheen misses with a hook to the body
enabling McFadden to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Charlie Sheen has been cut. Sheen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. McFadden thows a left - swing and a miss! Charlie Sheen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McFadden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Sheen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sheen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McFadden throws an overhand right that lands on Sheen's shoulder, as Sheen tries to avoid the shot. Sheen lands a nice looking body shot.
Sheen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sheen moves out of range as McFadden strikes. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Good shot there by Sheen.
It looks like Jason McFadden has been cut. Sheen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sheen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McFadden.
McFadden looks to throw the jab but Sheen is out of range. McFadden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sheen misses the shot to the body. Sheen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. McFadden looks gassed! Sheen getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Sheen thows a body shot but no joy. Donk. Sheen catches McFadden right on the button with a cross. McFadden scores with a jab to the jaw. Sheen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McFadden. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McFadden slips a straight right by Sheen. Sheen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sheen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sheen misses with a looping right. Sheen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McFadden. McFadden tries to bum rush Sheen with a series of wild strikes but Sheen uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Sheen swings for the body but McFadden moves out of range.
McFadden misses with a straight left. Sheen is looking to wear down McFadden with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A left lands for Sheen. Sheen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That has opened up Jason McFadden's cut even more. McFadden avoids the body shot from Sheen.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McFadden misses with a right hand enabling Sheen to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd cheers as Sheen lands an impressive looking overhand right. McFadden doesn't seem phased though. Sheen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McFadden manages to avoid it. Sheen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sheen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McFadden moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Sheen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McFadden. Sheen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McFadden momentarily.
The cut above Jason McFadden's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Sheen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McFadden.
McFadden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Sheen misses with a body shot.
McFadden lands with a good body shot. A jab from McFadden misses. Sheen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McFadden looks to land a left hand but Sheen moved out of range nicely. Sheen walks into a jab. McFadden throws out a loose jab but Sheen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McFadden throws a hook but Sheen avoids it easily. Sheen jabs McFadden to the body, keeping him at a distance. Sheen throws a body punch but McFadden moves out of range. McFadden tries to bum rush Sheen with a series of wild strikes but Sheen uses good footwork to avoid the assault. McFadden throws a shot from downtown. Sheen moves away and avoids it. Sheen misses the shot to the body. McFadden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sheen scores with a jab to the body. Sheen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McFadden doesn't seem bothered though. McFadden needs to keep his hands up - Sheen had a free shot at his head there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McFadden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Sheen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McFaddens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jason McFadden's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Sheen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McFadden.
Sheen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McFadden throws a right hand that Sheen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sheen also avoids with ease. Nice body punch from Sheen. Sheen connects with the punch.
McFadden is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sheen drops McFadden with a straight right hand, right on the button! Sheen follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Sheen! During a confident post fight interview, Charlie Sheen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugen Schauman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with disturbed - down with the sickness blaring out of the sound system. Schauman has chosen Finland's National Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
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272 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
24 - 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eugen Schauman! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schauman swats him away and circles back towards the center. Gracie takes a swing at Schauman's ribcage but misses. Schauman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards. Chuck Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Schauman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Schauman is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
It looks like Eugen Schauman has been cut. Gracie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. This has been an exciting period of action! Gracie wants to clinch up but Schauman keeps it at a distance. Schauman lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range. Schauman lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range. Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Schauman circles away.
Schauman throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Schauman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie. Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Schauman circles away.
Schauman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schauman misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely. Schauman fails with a takedown attempt. Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow. Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Chuck Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Schauman misses with a hook. Schauman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Gracie tests Schauman's chin there with a solid looking shot. Schauman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two 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! Gracie tries to clinch up but Schauman circles away and keeps his distance. The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Schauman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gracie lands a nice shot that snaps Schauman's head back.
Schauman misses with a two punch combination.
Schauman moves out of range of the body kick. Gracie lands a head shot. Gracie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A telegraphed right hand from Schauman misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie throws a series of punches but Schauman avoids them all with ease. Gracie misses with an uppercut. Nice uppercut lands for Gracie. That snapped Schauman's head back.
Schauman 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. Schauman lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Gracie. Schauman misses with an uppercut. Schauman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Gracie walks into a jab. Schauman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Schauman tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. Schauman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Schauman throws an elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schauman's guard. Nice move by Gracie!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Schauman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily. Gracie trying to control but Schauman is working from the bottom. Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schauman is keeping the position for now. Schauman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Schauman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well. Gracie trying to control but Schauman is working from the bottom. 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 Chuck Gracie will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Eugen Schauman's cut. That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schauman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie. Schauman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss! Gracie catches Schauman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Gracie wants to clinch up but Schauman keeps it at a distance. Gracie misses the jab. Left hook, right uppercut from Gracie.
That has opened up Eugen Schauman's cut even more. A jab from Gracie misses. Gracie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Schauman slips under a jab. Gracie works Schauman's body with a nice hook. Schauman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control! Schauman is trying to ground and pound but Gracie uses the momentary lack of control by Schauman to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schauman is looking for a kimura here.
Schauman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Gracie actively working from the bottom here. Schauman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. Schauman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Schauman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schauman wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schauman wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Schauman is working for a submission of some sort.
Schauman is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schauman is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer. Schauman tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. Gracie tries to get to full guard but Schauman has control of the leg. Schauman passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Schauman throws some wild stikes that Gracie manages to avoid easily.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound. Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gracie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Eugen Schauman has got the better of the ground game so far. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Schauman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gracie has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gracie! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eugen Schauman will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Eugen Schauman's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schauman.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Schauman is just out of range. Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow. Schauman digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs. Schauman misses with a body shot.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork. The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gracie dips to his left and cracks Schauman with an uppercut! Gracie throws a big shot that misses. Schauman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie being controlled here, momentarily. Schauman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Schauman looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Schauman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. Gracie stands and throws Schauman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie working away. Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schauman has escaped the position, nice work there. Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Schauman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Schauman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts. Schauman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Schauman keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. Gracie is really struggling to control Schauman but he's trying to hold on to the position. Schauman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schauman working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Schauman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gracie trying to pass the guard but Schauman defending well. Gracie trying to control the pace. Gracie is keen to just control but Schauman is a slippery customer. Schauman is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Schauman is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount! Schauman is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Schauman turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Gracie off and cradles Schauman's limp body as Gracie celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Chuck Gracie! An out of breath Chuck Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dingdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santi Jimara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dingdown's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Baggy Trousers. Jimara has chosen Killing in the name. as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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160 lbs
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157 lbs
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Dingdown! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Santi Jimara! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dingdown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dingdown blocks a head kick by Jimara.
Dingdown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jimara. Jimara tries to close the distance and clinch but Dingdown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dingdown misses with a wild body shot. Ben Dingdown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dingdown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dingdown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jimara shoots in but Dingdown avoids the takedown attempt easily. Dingdown misses with a looping left. Dingdown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimara throws out the jab. Jimara throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action! Dingdown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Jimara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dingdown swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dingdown misses with a wild combination.
Jimara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jimara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dingdown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jimara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dingdown paws at him with a jab and circles away. Dingdown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimara. Jimara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jimara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Some wild striking there from Dingdown.
Dingdown throws a sloppy head kick and Jimara moves out of range easily. Jimara throws a head kick but Dingdown moves out of range.
Jimara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dingdown swivels and escapes. Jimara tests Dingdown's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jimara lands an overhand right. Dingdown throws a right and a left that Jimara avoids nicely. Dingdown throws a series of punches but Jimara moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dingdown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jimara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dingdown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jimara manages to avoid it. Jimara misses with a head kick.
Dingdown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dingdown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dingdown misses with a body shot.
Dingdown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dingdown throws a hook to the side of Jimara's head but Jimara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jimara moves into the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jimara. Dingdown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Jimara misses with a punch to the body.
Jimara breaks from the clinch.
Jimara misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dingdown misses with a wild combination.
Dingdown throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jimara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dingdown tries to avoid it but Jimara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dingdown to the ground. Dingdown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Ben Dingdown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santi Jimara. Dingdown swings for the body but Jimara moves out of range.
Jimara throws a body punch but Dingdown moves out of range. Jimara throws a nice head kick!
Dingdown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimara was well out of range. Poor timing from Dingdown. Jimara moves into the clinch. Jimara keeps control of Dingdown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Dingdown wants to break free but Jimara has control.
Dingdown blocks an uppercut.
Jimara stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jimara scores with a shoulder strike. Dingdown is trying to break free. Dingdown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jimara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A right hook to the body lands for Jimara.
Dingdown scores with a shoulder strike. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dingdown as Jimara tries to tie him up. Jimara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dingdown's efforts to push away. Jimara misses with a punch on the inside.
Jimara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dingdown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Dingdown breaks the clinch.
Dingdown misses with a few strikes there.
Dingdown tries a head kick but it misses.
Jimara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dingdown can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jimara slips a straight right by Dingdown. Ben Dingdown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dingdown wants to slow Jimara down by chopping away at his legs. Dingdown throws a lazy head kick and Jimara counters with a flying knee. Nice. 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 Ben Dingdown will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jimara moves into the clinch. Dingdown lands with a short shot to the head. Jimara is looking to control Dingdown's arms but Dingdown gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jimara has his back to the cage. Dingdown wants to get back to striking at distance but Jimara won't allow it.
Dingdown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jimara tries to clinch up. Dingdown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Jimara does no damage. Ben Dingdown is winning the standup battle so far. Jimara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dingdown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Jimara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dingdown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jimara tries to close the distance and clinch but Dingdown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jimara misses the shot to the body. Jimara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jimara lands a nice shot that snaps Dingdown's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dingdown. Jimara does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jimara avoids the body shot from Dingdown.
Jimara moves into range and clinches up with Dingdown. Dingdown breaks the clinch.
Dingdown misses with a few strikes there.
Jimara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A slapping leg kick lands for Jimara.
Nice cross by Jimara. Dingdown misses with a wild body shot. Jimara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jimara avoids the body shot from Dingdown.
Jimara ducks right into an uppercut from Dingdown. Jimara connects with the punch. Dingdown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dingdown throws a right and a left that Jimara avoids nicely. A head kick misses from Jimara.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dingdown thows a leg kick but Jimara checks it and Jimara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jimara gets a clinch. Jimara is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Dingdown misses with a punch on the inside.
Jimara manages to break the clinch.
Jimara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dingdown.
Jimara displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. A head kick misses from Jimara. The fighters circle momentarily. Dingdown darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Jimara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Dingdown is trying to break the clinch but Jimara is controlling him. Jimara avoiding damage as Dingdown throws knees to the body.
Dingdown has had enough of the clinch but Jimara keeps him there for the moment. Jimara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jimara breaks from the clinch.
Dingdown misses with a body shot.
Jimara tries to close the distance and clinch but Dingdown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jimara looks for a takedown but Dingdown sprawls well. A punch lands to the side of Jimara 's head but he takes it in his stride. Jimara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dingdown - that will leave a mark!
Dingdown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jimara sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dingdown misses with a series of wild punches.
Jimara misses with a takedown attempt - Dingdown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Jimara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dingdown counters with a flying knee. Nice. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice combination there by Dingdown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dingdown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dingdown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jimara's sensitive parts. Dingdown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Jimara lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Jimara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dingdown manages to avoid it. Dingdown keeps the fight on the outside. Jimara fails in his attempt to clinch. Jimara throws a hook to the side of Dingdown's head but Dingdown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nice uppercut lands for Dingdown. That snapped Jimara's head back.
Dingdown scores with a nice head shot. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dingdown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Jimara shoots in but no luck this time. Ben Dingdown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santi Jimara. Jimara is breathing heavily. Jimara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dingdown lands a big head kick that sends Jimara tumbling to the mat! Dingdown takes a step backwards and waves Jimara back to his feet - he wants the finish! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dingdown dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Jimara does it's job there. Dingdown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jimaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Some wild striking there from Dingdown.
Dingdown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dingdown, right into the meat.
Jimara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jimara tries for a takedown but Dingdown circles away easily and Dingdown counters with a left and a right that stings Jimara. A head kick misses from Jimara. Dingdown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jimara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dingdown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jimara somewhat. Jimara rushes Dingdown and presses him up against the cage. Jimara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jimara stalling against the cage.
Dingdown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jimara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dingdown throws a sloppy head kick and Jimara moves out of range easily. Dingdown throws a jab when Jimara was well out of range. Dingdown throws a wild body kick that Jimara sees coming a mile off. Dingdown moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Dingdown takes a swing at Jimara's ribcage but misses. Dingdown lands with a nice combination. Jimara backs away looking to recover. Jimara moves out of range as Dingdown strikes. Dingdown tries to work over Jimara's front leg with a kick but Jimara checks it. Jimara tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dingdown takes a swing at Jimara's ribcage but misses. Santi Jimara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ben Dingdown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dingdown looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimara is just out of range. Jimara blocks a head kick by Dingdown.
This has been an exciting period of action! Jimara checks a leg kick. Jimara lands with a kick to the temple. Dingdown shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" The fight stays on the outside here - Jimara looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jimara missing with a left hand there. Dingdown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ben Dingdown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jimara is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dingdown stuns Jimara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Nice body punch from Dingdown. Jimara clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A shot in the inside from Dingdown. Jimara is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dingdown is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jimara. A quick uppercut on the inside from Jimara. Dingdown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Jimara misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Jimara.
Jimara working hard to break the clinch. Santi Jimara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Jimara breaks the clinch.
Dingdown misses with a looping left. Dingdown throws a chopping leg kick but Jimara manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Jimara dodges the punch combination from Dingdown.
Jimara misses with a looping left. Dingdown looks to land a combination but Jimara avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jimara moves into range and clinches up with Dingdown. A frustrated look appears on Dingdown's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jimara pressing his opponent against the cage. Dingdown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dingdown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jimara backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jimara misses with a body punch.
Jimara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dingdown scores with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dingdown misses with a double jab.
Jimara tries a head kick but it misses.
Jimara drives through and clinches with Dingdown against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Ben Dingdown showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dingdown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Dingdown! Ben Dingdown gave a mention to O'Brannigan's Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katt Mamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeramiah Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeramiah Rose! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rose dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mamma. That did some damage! Jeramiah Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rose is looking to slow Mamma down with leg kicks. Mamma drops his hands momentarily and Rose takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Rose cracks Mamma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Rose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mamma doesn't seem bothered though. Mamma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Mamma on the wrong end of a nice hook. Rose is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Mamma misses with a takedown attempt - Rose sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Mamma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Good exchange - Rose coming out on top. Mamma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Mamma shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katt Mamma. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. No luck for Mamma with that takedown attempt. Rose scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Mamma shoots in for a double leg but Rose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Mamma shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rose lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Rose scores with a jab. Mamma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Mamma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rose. Mamma fails to land the takedown. Mamma is breathing heavily. Mamma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rose circles away. Good standup being displayed there by Rose as he connects with a hook. Mamma moves forwards but Rose connects with a nice, crisp jab. Mamma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rose but Rose pushes him off and we're back to square one. Rose lands with a shot to the body. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mamma. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Mamma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rose finds it's way round the side to connect with Mamma's head. Mamma on the wrong end of a nice jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rose scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Rose is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mamma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Mamma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mamma walks into a straight right hand from Rose. Rose throws a nice inside leg kick. Mamma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Rose has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Rose listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Rose lands with a good body shot. Mamma closes the distance and clinches up with Rose, looking for a takedown. Mamma pushes Rose against the cage but Rose circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Rose changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Rose defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mamma. Rose throws out a powerful jab. Rose scores with a jab to the head.
Mamma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rose. Mamma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Rose lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rose 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.
Rose scores with a jab to the head.
Rose scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rose bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mamma's head. Mamma takes a shot right to the bread basket. Rose connects with a single shot there. Mamma fails with the takedown. Mamma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A jab from Rose does it's job there. Rose cracks Mamma with a right hand to the side of the head. Rose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rose wants it to stay on the feet. Rose feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mamma's calf. Mamma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jeramiah Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rose lands a lovely overhand right. This has been an exciting period of action! A nice leg kick lands there from Rose. Mamma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Mamma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Rose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rose with a body punch. A glancing blow. Rose fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Rose lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Good standup being displayed there by Rose as he connects with a hook. Rose feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mamma's calf. Rose changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Rose connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mamma's hands. Mamma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Rose ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nice jab there from Rose. Rose works over Mamma's head and body with a nice combination. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rose uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mamma has time to react. Rose jabs at Mamma's body. Mamma closes the distance and clinches up with Rose, looking for a takedown. Mamma pushes Rose against the cage but Rose circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Rose fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mamma on the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeramiah Rose dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A nice combination there by Rose.
It looks like Katt Mamma has been cut. Jeramiah Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rose lands with a straight right. Mamma didn't see that one coming. Mamma fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Mamma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Good leg kick by Rose there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rose scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mamma. Mamma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rose lands a nice shot to the body.
Mamma doesn't succeed with the takedown and Rose counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katt Mamma. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rose scores with a jab to the body. Rose lands a jab. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rose moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mamma walks into a jab. Rose bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mamma's head. Rose stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Rose scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Horrible takedown by Mamma or perhaps it was just good defense by Rose which made him look bad. Rose connects with an inside leg kick. Rose lands a really nice looking cross but Mamma seems unphased.
Rose lands a nice looking body shot.
Rose connects with a single shot there. Rose uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Rose throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Rose changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mamma might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Rose scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jab, jab by Rose - just one landing. Rose lands a jab-cross combination.
Mamma is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rose lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Oh Mamma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rose scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mamma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left lands for Rose. Rose scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Mamma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Rose throws out a powerful jab. Mamma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rose listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Rose drops Mamma with a naaaaasty hook - Mamma is in real trouble here! Rose dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeramiah Rose! In his post fight interview, Jeramiah Rose started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nemesio Magellan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naksuttava Puimakone (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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30
250 lbs
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270 lbs
10 - 3 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nemesio Magellan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Naksuttava Puimakone! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Puimakone connects with a nice looking jab.
Magellan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Magellan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Magellan misses with a low kick. Magellan misses with a double jab
and Puimakone counters with a lovely shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Puimakone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Magellan misses the jab. Puimakone slips under a jab from Magellan. Puimakone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magellan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Puimakone tests Magellan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Magellan throws a looping overhand right but Puimakone ducks down to avoid it. Puimakone darts in and clinches Magellan up against the cage. Magellan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puimakone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Magellan has a couple of punches blocked by Puimakone.
Puimakone looking to throw knees to the head but Magellan is blocking nicely.
Puimakone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Magellan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magellan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Puimakone tries to land a knee to the head but Magellan blocks with his arms.
Magellan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puimakone closes the distance and clinches. Magellan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magellan breaks the clinch.
Puimakone throws a right and a left that both miss. A left and a right from Puimakone both land. Nice combination. Puimakone lands a left and a right that send Magellan crashing to the mat, dazed. Puimakone thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Magellan is rocked! 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 head kick misses from Magellan. Oh Magellan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Puimakone moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Magellan! Puimakone continues to tee off on Magellan, landing with a left and a right! Puimakone connects with a right hand that leaves Magellan sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Puimakone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Naksuttava Puimakone! An out of breath Naksuttava Puimakone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janis Lusis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Schilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Schilt's choice of entrance music: The Who - Baba O'Riley. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janis Lusis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gilbert Schilt! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lusis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Schilt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Crunch! Schilt slams his shin into Lusis's torso. Lusis fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Lusis checks a low kick from Schilt. Lusis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schilt moves away. Schilt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Lusis moves out of range of the leg kick from Schilt. Lusis just misses with a punch to the body.
Schilt throws a right hand that misses
and Lusis counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lusis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schilt is able to avoid easily. Lusis throws a leg kick but Schilt sees it coming and checks it nicely. Schilt lands a jab. Lusis keeps Schilt at a distance using the push kick. Schilt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lusis checks a low kick from Schilt. A left lands for Lusis. Lusis clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schilt as Lusis tries to tie him up. Lusis misses with a punch to the body.
Lusis tries to land knees in the clinch but Schilt avoids the damage to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Schilt. Schilt lands a shoulder strike. Schilt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lusiss head. Schilt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Schilt. Schilt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Schilt throws out a powerful jab. Lusis throws a low kick, looking for Schilt's leg but Schilt calmly moves out of range. Schilt throws the left hand but Lusis avoids the punch easily. Lusis tried to score with a low kick but Schilt checks it. Lusis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schilt. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lusis checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. An inside leg kick from Schilt misses. Schilt lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Lusis is predictable there and Schilt counters with a lovely straight right hand! Good exchange - Schilt coming out on top. Lusis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. This has been an exciting period of action! A clash of legs there as Schilt blocks the low kick. Lusis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schilt tries a head kick but it misses.
Schilt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lusis moves out of range of the body kick. Schilt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lusis. Schilt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lusis. Schilt catches Lusis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A swing and a miss from Schilt. A leg kick checked by Lusis. Lusis wants to clinch up but Schilt keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schilt connects with a body shot that sends Lusis's belly button to the back. Lusis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Schilt throws a body punch but Lusis moves out of range. Lusis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schilt is able to avoid easily. Lusis throws a head kick but Schilt moves out of range.
Schilt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Lusis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Schilt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lusis can pounce on him.
Schilt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action! Schilt walks into a stiff left hand from Lusis. Some wild striking there from Schilt.
Schilt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lusis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lusis. Lusis misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Schilt swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Schilt misses the target. Schilt tries a head kick but it misses.
Schilt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lusis is out of range and Schilt settles back down. Lusis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Schilt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Schilt looks gassed! A clash of legs there as Schilt blocks the low kick. Schilt blocks a low kick nicely. Lusis throws out a loose jab but Schilt uses good head movement to avoid it. Lusis throws out a leg kick but Schilt moves out of range and Lusis only half commits. Lusis takes the fight into the clinch. Lusis leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lusis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schilts head. Lusis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Lusis working Schilt over with knees to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janis Lusis dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lusis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Lusis on the wrong end of a nice jab. Schilt slips under a jab. Lusis lands a leg kick that knocks Schilt off balance momentarily. Schilt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Lusis throws a leg kick but Schilt sees it coming and checks it nicely. Lusis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Janis Lusis is winning the standup battle so far. Schilt tries a head kick but it misses.
Schilt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A low kick from Lusis misses and Schilt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Schilt ducks right into an uppercut from Lusis. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lusis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lusis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schilt manages to avoid it. Schilt throws a right hand that misses
and Lusis counters with a nice leg kick. Lusis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Lusis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Schilt to the ground. Lusis is now in Schilt's guard. Schilt is breathing heavily. Lusis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lusis wants to control from the top but Schilt keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Schilt tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lusis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Janis Lusis just wasn't active enough. Schilt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Schilt checks a low kick from Lusis. Lusis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Schilt with a hook. Lusis sizes up Schilt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Schilt is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lusis lands with a good body shot. Schilt is still on wobbly legs! Can Lusis finish him? Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Schilt is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Lusis doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Schilt crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Schilt's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Janis Lusis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jarrod Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gomer Pyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pyle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Marines' Hymn. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarrod Wyatt! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gomer Pyle! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pyle sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Pyle scores with a shot to the body.
Wyatt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Wyatt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pyle is out of range and Wyatt settles back down. Wyatt tries to land a front kick but Pyle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Wyatt tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Wyatt. Pyle lands with an overhand left. Pyle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Wyatt misses with a head kick.
Pyle jabs at Wyatt's body. Pyle lands with a nice body punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Wyatt throws a sloppy head kick and Pyle moves out of range easily. Pyle connects with a body shot that sends Wyatt's belly button to the back. Pyle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wyatt takes a step back to recover. Wyatt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Pyle connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pyle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Wyatt misses with an uppercut. Pyle tries to land a front kick but Wyatt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Wyatt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pyle is able to avoid easily. Pyle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Pyle misses with the combination.
Wyatt misses with an uppercut. Pyle saw that one coming. Pyle scoring well with a low kick there.
Pyle misses the jab. Wyatt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Pyle misses with a jab to the body
and Wyatt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Wyatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wyatt stuffs the takedown attempt from Pyle. Pyle gets slowly back to his feet. Wyatt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wyatt is looking to chop away at Pyle's legs. Pyle checks a low kick from Wyatt. Wyatt throws a low kick but Pyle moves out of range easily. Pyle checks a leg kick. Jarrod Wyatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pyle misses with a body kick. Pyle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pyle misses with a wild body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wyatt misses with a straight right. Pyle throws a low kick but Wyatt moves out of range easily. Pyle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Wyatt misses with an uppercut. Pyle saw that one coming. Wyatt moves out of range as Pyle strikes. Wyatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. An inside leg kick from Wyatt misses. Pyle misses with a kick to the body.
Wyatt slips a jab and a cross from Pyle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pyle thows a body shot but no joy. Pyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Wyatt is just out of range. An inside leg kick lands from Wyatt. Wyatt throws a body punch but Pyle moves out of range. Wyatt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pyle. That one must have hurt. Pyle throws a jab when Wyatt was well out of range. Nice jab there from Wyatt. Wyatt slips a straight right by Pyle. Pyle throws out a loose jab but Wyatt uses good head movement to avoid it. Wyatt throws the kick towards the body but Pyle avoids it. Gomer Pyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wyatt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Pyle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wyatt was covering up waiting for the punch and Pyle finishes the takedown easily into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pyle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wyatt is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pyle postures up in Wyatt's guard and throws a big left but Wyatt blocks it. Wyatt is trying to control the position but Pyle postures up. Pyle lands a couple of digs. Pyle throws an elbow that misses. Wyatt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pyle's guard. Nice move by Wyatt! Pyle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Pyle keeping full guard, as Wyatt tries to pass. Wyatt has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pyle to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Wyatt is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pyle pulls down on the head and he's put Wyatt to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gomer Pyle! Gomer Pyle retains his middleweight title! After winning the bout, Gomer Pyle 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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