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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Augustin Carmona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rage's choice of entrance music: I'm a Beast. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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197 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augustin Carmona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beast Rage!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage shoots in but Carmona avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carmona tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rage misses the jab.
Carmona clobbers Rage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rage throws a right and a left that Carmona avoids nicely.
Rage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carmona.
Rage connects with a crisp jab.
Carmona throws an overhand right that lands on Rage's shoulder, as Rage tries to avoid the shot.
Rage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carmona.
Rage thows a body shot but no joy.
Carmona throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carmona with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rage misses with an uppercut.
Carmona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rage throws out the jab.
Carmona tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rage is able to avoid easily.
Carmona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carmona has a takedown stuffed.
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!
Carmona tries to score with a low kick but Rage moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmona throws the kick towards the body but Rage avoids it.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Carmona.
Rage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rage throws a looping overhand right but Carmona ducks down to avoid it.
Rage stuns Carmona with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rage drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carmona is keeping the position for now.
Carmona is adopting a defensive guard.
Rage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmona controls Rage momentarily but Rage frees himself.
Rage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Augustin Carmona just wasn't active enough.
Carmona misses with a hook.
Augustin Carmona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rage throws a shot from downtown. Carmona moves away and avoids it.
Carmona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carmona scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carmona throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Rage checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rage takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rage slips under a jab.
Carmona takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rage fails with a takedown attempt.
Augustin Carmona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Rage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rage cracks Carmona with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carmona takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carmona takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carmona misses with an uppercut. Rage saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Rage misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Rage. That snapped Carmona's head back.
Carmona throws a solid leg kick but Rage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carmona.
Rage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Carmona.
Carmona takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carmona throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rage counters with a straight right hand.
Rage is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carmona had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carmona manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmona throws a leg kick but Rage moved away.
Carmona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rage was well out of range. Poor timing from Carmona.
Carmona throws the left hand but Rage avoids the punch easily.
Carmona bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carmona takes a swing at Rage's ribcage but misses.
Carmona throws a sloppy head kick
and Rage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carmona.
Carmona shoots in for a takedown but Rage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carmona misses with a left hand
and Rage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Carmona misses
and Rage counters with a stiff right hand.
Rage moves away from the strike by Carmona.
Rage missing with a left hand there. Carmona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rage is looking to slow Carmona down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carmona throws a big shot that misses.
Rage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Beast Rage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Carmona misses with a jab to the body
and Rage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carmona misses with a body shot.
Carmona keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Carmona, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carmona closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rage to the mat! Rage manages to get full guard.
Carmona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rage is looking to stand up but Carmona isn't so interested in that idea.
Rage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carmona is one step ahead there.
Carmona looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmona got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carmona has managed to get both his arms back between Rage's legs - danger averted.
Carmona tries to free his leg and advance position but Rage is retaining full guard.
Carmona wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving.
Carmona pushes down on Rage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carmona throwing shots but Rage is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmona is keen to just control but Rage is a slippery customer.
Carmona trying to mount his opponent but Rage defends it.
Nice strikes from Carmona there.
Rage kicks off Carmona and gets to his feet.
Rage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carmona. Carmona obviously looking to wear him down.
Rage checks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rage blocks the body kick.
Carmona misses with an uppercut
and Rage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carmona swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Carmona misses
and Rage counters with a right hand to the body.
Rage wants to clinch up but Carmona keeps it at a distance.
Rage staying out of range there.
Rage throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Carmona tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rage is in Carmona's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmona wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Carmona trying to keep a closed guard but Rage is proving a slippery customer.
Carmona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rage passes Carmona's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carmona is looking to improve his position.
Carmona has his hands clasped together around Rage's back. He's all about the action.
Rage is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage is looking to pass Carmona's guard but actually Carmona recovers to full guard.
Rage makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rage won't allow Carmona to get back to his feet.
Carmona looking for a sweep. Not yet Carmona, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carmona preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rage wants to control from the top but Carmona keeps moving.
Rage stops Carmona from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustin Carmona dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Carmona 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Carmona swings for the body but Rage moves out of range.
Rage moves out of range as Carmona throws a body kick.
Carmona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rage gets a takedown into half guard.
Rage scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carmona is staying active underneath Rage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carmona trying to get back to full guard but Rage takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Carmona tries to hold on but Rage pushes him away.
Rage punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmona wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rage tries to control but Carmona wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rage cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Carmona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beast Rage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rage unloading with bombs!
Rage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carmona is looking to escape.
The referee warns Carmona that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Rage.
It looks like Augustin Carmona has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rage takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Carmona squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Carmona takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Carmona working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rage wants to control the pace but Carmona is squirming around nicely.
Carmona tries to buck Rage off but he can't manage it.
Rage putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rage avoids the attempt from Carmona to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage controlling the pace for now.
Carmona tries to reverse the position but Rage maintains control.
Rage connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rage lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Carmona hang on?
Rage unloading with bombs!
Rage looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rage avoids the attempt from Carmona to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rage with the ground and pound from mount.
Carmona is rocked!
Rage tries to control but Carmona wriggling away.
Rage unloading with bombs!
Rage pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Augustin Carmona's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rage fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Carmona is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Augustin Carmona's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Augustin Carmona's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Beast Rage!
Beast Rage thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Dunham III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Spencer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ride Of The Valkyries - Richard Wagner. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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155 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Winston Dunham III!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer thows a body shot but no joy.
Dunham III rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spencer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dunham III.
Dunham III tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spencer was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunham III.
Dunham III throws out a loose jab but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunham III looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Winston Dunham III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunham III jabs Spencer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dunham III throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily.
Spencer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dunham III looks to throw the jab but Spencer is out of range.
Spencer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dunham III doesn't seem bothered though.
Spencer slips under a jab.
Spencer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spencer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dunham III keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dunham III has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spencer is working away from the top position though.
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!
Dunham III pushes Spencer off looking to stand but Spencer dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer wants to control but Dunham III is keeping him busy.
Dunham III is looking to control Spencer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dunham III avoid being mounted?
Spencer is trying to control the action in half guard but Dunham III is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spencer prevents Dunham III from standing back up.
Dunham III kicks Spencer off and gets back to his feet.
That kick from Dunham III tenderised Spencer's leg. Spencer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spencer moves out of range as Dunham III strikes.
Dunham III misses with a low kick.
Dunham III tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spencer is able to avoid easily.
Dunham III throws a hook but Spencer blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham III ducks under a wild hook from Spencer.
Spencer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunham III was well out of range. Poor timing from Spencer.
Spencer throws a head kick but Dunham III moves out of range.
Dunham III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spencer.
Dunham III swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spencer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dunham III swings widly with a right hand
and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Spencer.
Spencer takes a swing at Dunham III's ribcage but misses.
Dunham III ducks under a wild hook from Spencer.
Spencer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunham III but Dunham III pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spencer lands a nice looking body shot.
Spencer slips a jab from Dunham III.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham III uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spencer.
Spencer connects with a leg kick. Dunham III looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dunham III is looking to clinch.
Dunham III smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dunham III as he jumps to the side.
Some bone on bone action there as Spencer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spencer slips a straight right by Dunham III.
Spencer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dunham III circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Spencer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Dunham III lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spencer doesn't seem phased though.
Dunham III throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spencer scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunham III tries to hold on but Spencer postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer looking to secure an arm triangle but Dunham III defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer looking to ground and pound but Dunham III is blocking nicely.
Dunham III keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Spencer lands a heavy elbow.
Dunham III tries to hold on but Spencer postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer breaks from Dunham III's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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 Mark Spencer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dunham III cracks a nice hook into Spencer's ribs.
Spencer is looking to wear down Dunham III with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dunham III looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spencer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dunham III looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dunham III tries to buck Spencer off but Spencer is having none of it.
Spencer working the ground and pound but Dunham III is defending the strikes.
Dunham III is looking to regain half guard here but Spencer keeps moving and retains side control.
Spencer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Spencer is looking to take a break and control but Dunham III is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spencer working the ground and pound but Dunham III is defending the strikes.
Mark Spencer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spencer has control of an arm but Dunham III manages to advance to Spencer's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham III not allowing Spencer to control his hands.
Spencer breaks Dunham III's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Spencer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dunham III wants to sweep here but Spencer controlling him for the moment.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunham III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunham III swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spencer with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham III keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dunham III pulls Spencer in close to his closed guard and prevents Spencer from doing any damage or advancing position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Spencer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dunham III scores with a sloppy right hand. Spencer should have avoided that one.
Dunham III misses with a looping left.
Dunham III tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spencer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer walks into a stiff left hand from Dunham III.
Dunham III connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dunham III throws a lazy uppercut
and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck for Spencer with that takedown attempt.
A leg kick checked by Dunham III.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spencer is defended easily by Dunham III.
A slow jab from Dunham III misses its intended target.
Spencer shoots in and gets a takedown into Dunham III's guard.
Dunham III is controlling Spencer's posture.
Dunham III has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Spencer has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham III is looking to reverse the position.
Spencer throws an elbow but Dunham III slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunham III prevents Spencer from improving position.
Spencer wants to control but Dunham III is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Spencer dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dunham III throws a jab when Spencer was well out of range.
Dunham III throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dunham III misses with a straight left.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dunham III blocks a jab.
Spencer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dunham III works Spencer's body with a nice hook.
Dunham III tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dunham III throws a head kick but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spencer avoids a kick to the body.
Spencer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dunham III takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dunham III throws out a loose jab but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer misses with a lunging right hand
and Dunham III counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dunham III scores with a jab to the head.
Dunham III misses with an uppercut
and Spencer counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Dunham III. That snapped Spencer's head back.
Spencer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spencer throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunham III.
Dunham III throws a big shot that misses.
Spencer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spencer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Winston Dunham III is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunham III misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spencer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dunham III's head backwards.
Spencer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunham III manages to avoid it.
Winston Dunham III seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunham III throws a shot from downtown. Spencer moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham III throws a jab when Spencer was well out of range.
Dunham III ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.
Dunham III is looking to land body kicks.
Dunham III 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer takes one on the button.
Spencer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dunham III is trying to get back to half guard.
Spencer working away.
Spencer advances to full mount.
Spencer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham III somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Spencer connects with a single shot there.
Spencer blocks a head kick by Dunham III.
Spencer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunham III.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunham III but Dunham III pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spencer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spencer lands in his opponent's guard.
Spencer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston Dunham III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham III keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
Spencer is looking to work some ground and pound but Dunham III has wrist control.
Dunham III working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spencer.
Dunham III keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
Spencer throws a strike but Dunham III rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dunham III wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer controls Dunham III momentarily but Dunham III frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mark Spencer.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spencer, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Spencer!
Mark Spencer gave a mention to KINGDOM in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Kronburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kronburger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Live by the gun. Shawn Kronburger is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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179 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Kronburger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cory Smith!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Kronburger which made him look bad.
Kronburger misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Kronburger misses with an uppercut.
Smith jabs at Kronburger's body.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kronburger.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Kronburger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Kronburger throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Kronburger.
Jab by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a jab when Kronburger was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronburger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Kronburger moves out of range easily.
Kronburger tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Kronburger.
Kronburger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kronburger misses with the head strike.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kronburger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kronburger lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Kronburger avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Kronburger breaks from the clinch.
Kronburger tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a body kick the misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kronburger lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Kronburger tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Kronburger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kronburger moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kronburger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cory Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kronburger moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Kronburger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith is rocked!
Kronburger blocks an uppercut.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Kronburger finish him?
Smith letting Kronburger take a breather here.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Kronburger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronburger lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kronburger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Kronburger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kronburger misses with a punch to the body.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kronburger lands with a light punch inside.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kronburger backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kronburger fails to land.
Kronburger misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Kronburger's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kronburger misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Kronburger controls the action.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Kronburger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronburger is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kronburger pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kronburger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Kronburger throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Kronburger.
Smith tries a body shot but Kronburger blocks it.
Kronburger has Smith pressed against the cage.
Kronburger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Kronburger.
Smith looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Kronburger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Kronburger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith is looking to control Kronburger's arms but Kronburger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Kronburger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith throws a leg kick but Kronburger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Kronburger had a free shot at his head there.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Kronburger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Kronburger misses.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Kronburger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kronburger.
Kronburger misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Kronburger ducks down to avoid it.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kronburger.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kronburger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kronburger throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Kronburger as Smith shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronburger lands with a shot to the body.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronburger throws out the jab.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kronburger.
Kronburger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kronburger connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kronburger.
Kronburger lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Kronburger clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kronburger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Kronburger moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith pushes Kronburger up against the cage in a clinch.
Kronburger blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Kronburger.
Smith cracks Kronburger with a nice body shot.
Kronburger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kronburger.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kronburger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kronburger blocking some punches.
A short left from Smith.
Kronburger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kronburger prevents a body shot from Smith.
A right hand to the body from Kronburger.
Kronburger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kronburger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kronburger misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger manages to break the clinch.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shawn Kronburger is winning the standup battle so far.
Kronburger throws a good cross that connects.
Kronburger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Kronburger thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kronburger. Kronburger obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith slips under a jab.
Kronburger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kronburger scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kronburger. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith slips under a jab from Kronburger.
Kronburger tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Shawn Kronburger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Kronburger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kronburger ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Kronburger lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger connects with a nice looking jab.
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 chopping leg kick lands by Kronburger.
Kronburger gets in close and tags Smith with a short punch that almost sends Smith to the mat! Oh Smith is in big trouble! He turns his back on Kronburger, trying to create some distance but Kronburger rushes him, striking wildly and Smith goes down! The referee tackles Kronburger into the cage to end the fight! Kronburger is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Kronburger!
A relieved looking Shawn Kronburger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doherty comes to the cage accompanied by You can't stand me now. Stoltzfuses Jr has chosen Lunatic Fringe as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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201 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Doherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Doherty.
Stoltzfuses Jr tries to clinch but Doherty moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Doherty. That snapped Stoltzfuses Jr's head back.
Stoltzfuses Jr throws a head kick but Doherty moves out of range.
Stoltzfuses Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doherty has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Doherty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Doherty connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Doherty.
Doherty with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stoltzfuses Jr thows a leg kick but Doherty checks it
and Doherty counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stoltzfuses Jr's knee momentarily.
Stoltzfuses Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Doherty counters with a shoot takedown. Stoltzfuses Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Doherty's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Doherty tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoltzfuses Jr is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoltzfuses Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stoltzfuses Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doherty manages to get himself to full guard.
Doherty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stoltzfuses Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Doherty pulls Stoltzfuses Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Stoltzfuses Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stoltzfuses Jr wants to control from the top but Doherty keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doherty seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Pete Doherty wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Doherty throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stoltzfuses Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stoltzfuses Jr tries to clinch but Doherty moves out of range.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doherty uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stoltzfuses Jr has time to react.
Stoltzfuses Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Doherty.
A big left from Doherty misses.
Doherty misses with a jab to the body
and Stoltzfuses Jr counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Stoltzfuses Jr looking to finish!
Doherty is rocked!
It looks like Pete Doherty has been cut.
Doherty looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stoltzfuses Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr wants to control from the top but Doherty keeps moving.
Stoltzfuses Jr throws a strike but Doherty rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Doherty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stoltzfuses Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doherty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stoltzfuses Jr seems keen to control Doherty's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoltzfuses Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doherty manages to get himself to full guard.
Doherty is trying to control the position but Stoltzfuses Jr postures up.
Stoltzfuses Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Doherty looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stoltzfuses Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Doherty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stoltzfuses Jr is looking to advance position but Doherty won't allow it.
Doherty is refusing to be controlled, as Stoltzfuses Jr sits in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoltzfuses Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doherty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete Doherty's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Doherty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoltzfuses Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Doherty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pete Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doherty misses with a hook.
Stoltzfuses Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Doherty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doherty darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Doherty throws a right hand that misses
and Stoltzfuses Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doherty misses with a body shot.
Doherty chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No luck for Doherty with that takedown attempt.
Doherty connects with a right hand. Stoltzfuses Jr shakes it off.
Stoltzfuses Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Stoltzfuses Jr does no damage.
Doherty tries to work over Stoltzfuses Jr's front leg with a kick but Stoltzfuses Jr checks it.
Doherty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doherty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Doherty.
Doherty blocks the body kick.
Doherty thows a body kick. Stoltzfuses Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Stoltzfuses Jr misses.
Doherty scores with a head kick. Stoltzfuses Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stoltzfuses Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doherty.
Stoltzfuses Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Doherty stuns Stoltzfuses Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Doherty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Stoltzfuses Jr checks a leg kick.
Stoltzfuses Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoltzfuses Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Doherty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doherty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doherty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doherty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stoltzfuses Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Doherty leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stoltzfuses Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doherty gets control of Stoltzfuses Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Doherty will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Doherty wants to sweep here but Stoltzfuses Jr controlling him for the moment.
Doherty trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doherty looking to control.
Stoltzfuses Jr wants to control from the top but Doherty keeps moving.
Doherty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Doherty is trying to control the position but Stoltzfuses Jr postures up.
Stoltzfuses Jr wants to pass the guard but Doherty is keeping the position.
Doherty trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty keeping full guard, as Stoltzfuses Jr tries to pass.
Stoltzfuses Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Doherty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stoltzfuses Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Doherty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stoltzfuses Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doherty cracks Stoltzfuses Jr with a good jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stoltzfuses Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Doherty, looking for a takedown. Stoltzfuses Jr pushes Doherty against the cage but Doherty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stoltzfuses Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Doherty dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pete Doherty's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Doherty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoltzfuses Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Doherty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoltzfuses Jr.
Doherty feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Doherty wants to control from the top but Stoltzfuses Jr keeps moving.
Doherty looking to pass the guard.
Doherty is working hard here to advance position.
Doherty wants to control from the top but Stoltzfuses Jr keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr has Doherty pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pete Doherty.
Doherty shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stoltzfuses Jr is trying to defend but Doherty finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Doherty is thwarting Stoltzfuses Jr's attempts to control the position.
Doherty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stoltzfuses Jr keeps working.
Doherty is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty working the head and body with strikes.
Doherty performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Doherty wants to pass to mount but Stoltzfuses Jr is defending the position.
Stoltzfuses Jr is controlling Doherty's trapped leg to prevent Doherty from advancing to side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Doherty lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pete Doherty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doherty is pressing down on Stoltzfuses Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stoltzfuses Jr is holding on for now.
Doherty throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doherty content to control rather than advance.
Stoltzfuses Jr won't allow Doherty to pass to mount.
Stoltzfuses Jr is not content to let Doherty control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Doherty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stoltzfuses Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty tries a low kick but Stoltzfuses Jr avoids it.
Doherty misses with an uppercut. Stoltzfuses Jr saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Doherty misses its intended target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Doherty lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stoltzfuses Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stoltzfuses Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Doherty scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoltzfuses Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Doherty is able to avoid easily.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Doherty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Doherty finds it's way through Stoltzfuses Jr's defenses.
Doherty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stoltzfuses Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doherty throws a shot from downtown. Stoltzfuses Jr moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Doherty showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doherty has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Doherty!
Pete Doherty spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Pitsenbarger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mullen has chosen Country Boy Can Survive as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Pitsenbarger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chris Mullen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitsenbarger misses with a wild body shot.
Pitsenbarger scores with a nice right hand.
Pitsenbarger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pitsenbarger scores with a jab.
Bill Pitsenbarger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mullen misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mullen misses the target.
Mullen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger throws a body punch but Mullen moves out of range.
Mullen throws a right hand that Pitsenbarger ducks under and follows up with a left that Pitsenbarger also avoids with ease.
Mullen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mullen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mullen blocks the body kick.
Pitsenbarger misses with a shot to the body
and Mullen counters with a straight right hand.
Pitsenbarger scores with a nice body kick.
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!
Pitsenbarger misses the shot to the body.
Pitsenbarger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab, jab by Pitsenbarger - just one landing.
Pitsenbarger lands a nice hook to Mullen's body. Mullen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pitsenbarger thuds a left hand into Mullen's body.
Mullen tries to bum rush Pitsenbarger with a series of wild strikes but Pitsenbarger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mullen swings for the body but Pitsenbarger moves out of range.
Mullen throws a hook but Pitsenbarger avoids it easily.
Pitsenbarger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mullen tries to score with a low kick but Pitsenbarger moves his leg out of the way.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that half lands.
Pitsenbarger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mullen will feel that in the morning.
Mullen looks gassed!
Mullen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mullen fails to land with a series of punches.
Pitsenbarger avoids a kick to the body.
Mullen throws out a leg kick but Pitsenbarger moves out of range and Mullen only half commits.
Mullen slips under a jab from Pitsenbarger.
Mullen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mullen throws a big shot that misses.
Pitsenbarger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pitsenbarger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pitsenbarger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pitsenbarger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mullen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mullen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pitsenbarger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger misses with a left hand
enabling Mullen to counter with a crisp jab.
Mullen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pitsenbarger tests Mullen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pitsenbarger steps in with a hook that catches Mullen right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Pitsenbarger follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Mullen looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Pitsenbarger!
In his post fight interview, Bill Pitsenbarger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent's entrance music is Superman Theme Song. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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184 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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200 lbs
10 - 3 - 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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clark Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock with a nice cross.
It looks like Clark Kent has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Kent blocks the low kick.
Kent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murdock pushes Kent away with a front kick.
Murdock scores with a jab to the head.
Murdock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Murdock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murdock.
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!
Murdock lands a glancing blow to the side of Kent's head.
Kent lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murdock tries to clinch up.
Kent moves out of range of the body kick from Murdock.
Kent walks into a left hand.
Kent misses with a wild body shot.
Murdock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kent. That did some damage!
Murdock misses with a low kick.
Murdock avoids the body shot from Kent.
Murdock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kent's sensitive parts.
Murdock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kent with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kent misses the target.
Murdock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab by Murdock.
Kent is rocked!
Clark Kent's cut is getting worse.
Murdock lands a big right hook! Kent looks hurt but is still standing! Murdock lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Kent falls down and Murdock dives in with a huge hammer fist! Kent's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Murdock runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Murdock!
A relieved looking Matt Murdock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Denke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Areli Durga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denke comes to the cage accompanied by Runnin With The Devil. Durga has chosen Godsmack - Voodoo as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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193 lbs
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202 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Denke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Areli Durga!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Denke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durga lands a right hook to the body.
Durga moves away from the strike by Denke.
Durga walks into a jab.
Denke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Denke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durga lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durga checks a low kick from Denke.
Karl Denke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denke throws a push kick but Durga slaps the foot to one side.
Denke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durga.
Nice defenses there by Denke.
Durga swings for the body but Denke moves out of range.
Denke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Denke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Denke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denke just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durga moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Denke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durga was well out of range. Poor timing from Denke.
Durga throws a head kick but Denke moves out of range.
A head kick from Durga lands but Denke takes it in his stride.
Durga throws a leg kick which misses Denke's front leg but catches the back leg as Denke tries to avoid it.
Durga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Denke.
Denke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Denke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Durga avoids it really well and circles away.
Durga tries to clinch but Denke is having none of it.
Durga throws the kick towards the body but Denke avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durga throws a head kick that misses.
Denke throws a head kick that misses.
Denke misses with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Durga.
Durga is looking to chop away at Denke's legs.
Denke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Durga counters with a nice leg kick.
Denke tries to land a front kick but Durga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durga motions for Denke to come forward. Durga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Denke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durga throws out a powerful jab.
Durga gets tackled into the cage by Denke. Denke maintains the clinch.
Denke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Denke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Denke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durga lands a hook that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
Durga lands with a left to the head.
Durga connects with a nasty looking knee right to Denke's face.
Denke is trying to break free.
Denke tries a knee to the head but Durga blocks it.
Denke misses with a punch on the inside.
Durga misses with a knee to the head.
Denke unloads a knee to the mid-section. Durga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Denke tries a body shot but Durga blocks it.
Denke blocks an elbow strike from Durga.
Denke avoids a wild elbow strike from Durga.
Durga pushes off an throws an elbow but Denke leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Denke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Denke tries a body shot but Durga blocks it.
Denke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Durga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Denke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Durga backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Denke.
Denke misses with a knee to the head.
Denke scores with a shot to the side of Durga's head.
Denke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Denke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Durga blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke throws a knee to the head but misses.
Denke is breathing heavily.
Denke lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Durga is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Denke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Denke's back!
Good control from Durga.
Denke breaks Durga's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Denke wants to control from the top but Durga keeps moving.
Denke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Denke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Denke won't allow Durga to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 Karl Denke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Denke gets a clinch.
Denke digs a right hand into Durga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durga's gas tank.
Durga trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knees to the body from Denke.
Durga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Denke is defending well for now.
Denke pushes Durga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Denke cracks Durga with a nice body shot.
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 short right hand to the side of the head by Denke.
Denke blocks an uppercut.
Denke manages to break the clinch.
Denke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Durga is rocked!
Durga walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Denke! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Denke!
During a confident post fight interview, Karl Denke 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcelino Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunny Supernova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landry comes to the cage accompanied by The Black Keys - ThickFreakness. Supernova has chosen Karma Police as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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188 lbs
21 - 4 - 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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcelino Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sunny Supernova!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supernova looks to land a right hand but Landry moved out of range.
Landry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Landry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Supernova misses with a wild body shot.
Landry throws a low kick but Supernova avoids it.
Landry dips to his left and cracks Supernova with an uppercut!
Landry slips under a jab from Supernova.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Supernova.
Landry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Supernova throws out the jab.
A jab from Supernova misses.
Landry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Landry 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.
Landry throws a nice outside leg kick.
Supernova tries to move into range but Landry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Supernova slips a jab and a cross from Landry.
Supernova throws a leg kick which misses Landry's front leg but catches the back leg as Landry tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Supernova.
Landry is looking to score with low kicks.
Landry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supernova defending well as Landry loads up on a big left hand.
Landry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Landry misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Landry.
Landry lands a leg kick that knocks Supernova off balance momentarily.
Supernova scores with a jab to the head.
Landry throws a leg kick but Supernova sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Landry connects with a crisp jab.
Landry checks a low kick from Supernova.
Landry throws a hook but Supernova avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Supernova misses its intended target.
Landry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Landry blocks the low kick.
Supernova lands a head shot.
Supernova throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landry misses with a hook.
Landry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supernova misses with a looping left.
Landry looks to throw the jab but Supernova is out of range.
Supernova lands with an overhand left.
Landry tried to score with a low kick but Supernova checks it.
Landry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Supernova avoids the body shot from Landry.
Supernova avoids the body shot from Landry.
Supernova takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Supernova looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Supernova feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Landry's calf.
Landry takes a swing at Supernova's ribcage but misses.
Landry thuds a left hand into Supernova's body.
Landry throws a poor cross that misses
and Supernova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Landry misses.
Landry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Landry slips a straight right by Supernova.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supernova throws a low kick but Landry avoids it.
Supernova needs to keep his hands up - Landry had a free shot at his head there.
Landry just misses with a punch to the body.
Supernova walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Supernova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Landry.
Landry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Landry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Supernova counters with a low kick, right behind Landry 's knee.
A nice combination there by Supernova.
Supernova is looking to score with low kicks.
Supernova tries to clinch there but Landry circles away.
Landry throws a hook to the side of Supernova's head but Supernova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Supernova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Supernova.
Landry looks to land a right hand but Supernova moved out of range.
Supernova throws a leg kick but Landry sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Landry misses with a jab to the body
and Supernova makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Landry really felt that one!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Landry is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Landry looks to land a right hand but Supernova moved out of range.
Supernova lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Landry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Supernova.
Nice defenses there by Supernova.
Supernova will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Supernova thows a body kick. Landry tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Supernova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Supernova swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Landry.
Supernova misses the jab.
Supernova throws a combination. Landry tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Supernova attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Supernova works Landry's body with a nice hook.
Supernova throws a nice outside leg kick.
Landry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Supernova checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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 Marcelino Landry will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Landry misses with an uppercut. Supernova saw that one coming.
Landry misses with a hook. Supernova ducked under it nicely.
Supernova feints and then cracks Landry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Landry down.
Landry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Supernova lands a body shot.
Supernova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Landry misses with a low kick.
Supernova doesn't manage to clinch there - Landry circles away.
Supernova fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Landry is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Landry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Supernova on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Supernova avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Landry blocks the low kick.
Landry scores with a hook to the body. Supernova takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sunny Supernova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Supernova throws a right hand that Landry ducks under and follows up with a left that Landry also avoids with ease.
Supernova drives through and clinches with Landry against the cage.
Supernova lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supernova blocks an uppercut.
Supernova working aggressively here.
Landry can't break the clinch.
Supernova has Landry pushed against the cage.
Landry works on Supernova's body with a couple of short punches.
Landry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Supernova looking to throw knees to the head but Landry is blocking nicely.
Supernova lands a nice uppercut.
Supernova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Supernova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Supernova takes the fight into the clinch.
Supernova lands with a light punch inside.
Supernova tries a body shot but Landry blocks it.
Nice body punch from Supernova - that landed with a thud.
Landry lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supernova blocks a body shot from Landry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supernova landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Supernova stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Supernova scores with a shoulder strike.
Supernova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Supernova.
Landry tries a head kick but it misses.
Supernova fails with an attempt to clinch.
Landry takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Supernova clinches up with Landry and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Supernova.
Supernova working aggressively here.
Supernova is struggling to control the position.
A shot in the inside from Supernova.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry tries to work over Supernova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Landry has had enough of the clinch but Supernova keeps him there for the moment.
Landry is trying to push Supernova away but Supernova has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Supernova tries a body shot but Landry blocks it.
Landry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sunny Supernova seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Landry managing to block the knees to the body from Supernova.
Supernova lands a shoulder strike.
Landry misses with some punches.
Supernova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Landry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Supernova pressing his opponent against the cage.
Landry breaks the clinch.
Supernova throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Landry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Supernova scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donk. Landry catches Supernova right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Landry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Supernova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Landry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Landry misses
and Supernova counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Supernova throws a sloppy head kick and Landry moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Landry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Landry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Landry misses.
Supernova punishes Landry's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Landry takes a jab right on the kisser.
Supernova scores with a jab to the body.
Landry just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Supernova closes the distance and clinches.
Landry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supernova tries a body shot but Landry blocks it.
Supernova unloads a knee to the mid-section. Landry lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunny Supernova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Landry moves out of range of the body kick from Supernova.
A solid leg kick lands there for Supernova.
Landry missing with a left hand there. Supernova was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Landry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Landry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Landry looks to land a body kick but Supernova moved away.
Landry drops his hands momentarily and Supernova takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Supernova connects with a leg kick. Landry looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Supernova finds it's way through Landry's defenses.
Supernova staying out of range there.
Supernova lands with a nice body punch.
Landry throws a big shot 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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Supernova looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Supernova lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Supernova lands a left and a right that send Landry crashing to the mat, dazed. Supernova thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Landry is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Landry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Supernova closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Landry misses with a punch on the inside.
Supernova prevents a body shot from Landry.
Supernova lands with a short shot to the head.
Supernova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Supernova unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Landry! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Supernova is unloading with more strikes now! Landry drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sunny Supernova!
Sunny Supernova was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat McDermot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gjergj Kastrioti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pat McDermot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gjergj Kastrioti!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kastrioti lands a nice shot to the body.
McDermot throws a shot from downtown. Kastrioti moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Kastrioti. Those never looked like landing.
McDermot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kastrioti misses with a body punch
and McDermot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDermot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gjergj Kastrioti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermot scores with a hook to the body. Kastrioti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDermot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kastrioti scores with a body shot.
Kastrioti closes the distance and clinches up with McDermot, looking for a takedown. Kastrioti pushes McDermot against the cage but McDermot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McDermot with a hook.
McDermot walks into a jab.
McDermot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kastrioti throws a body punch but McDermot moves out of range.
Kastrioti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDermot rather than just go for the knockout.
McDermot connects with a solid leg kick.
Kastrioti dodges the punch combination from McDermot.
McDermot lands a nice shot that snaps Kastrioti's head back.
Kastrioti throws a hook to the side of McDermot's head but McDermot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermot throws a lazy right hand but Kastrioti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kastrioti shoots in but no luck this time.
Kastrioti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDermot as he avoids it easily.
Pat McDermot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gjergj Kastrioti.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDermot.
Kastrioti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDermot stuffs the takedown attempt from Kastrioti. Kastrioti gets slowly back to his feet.
Pat McDermot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kastrioti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDermot counters with a straight right hand.
McDermot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDermot wants it to stay on the feet.
Kastrioti looks gassed!
Kastrioti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDermot.
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!
McDermot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kastrioti gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McDermot gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat McDermot!
Our winner, Pat McDermot, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Nakarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakarainen comes to the cage accompanied by Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee. Teixeira has chosen Lil Terror as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Nakarainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Teixeira blocks the low kick.
Nakarainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teixeira.
Nakarainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Teixeira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teixeira's corner calls for a 1-2. Teixeira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Teixeira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Teixeira throws a series of punches but Nakarainen avoids them all with ease.
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakarainen is just out of range.
Nakarainen shoots in but Teixeira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Teixeira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakarainen misses the shot to the body.
Teixeira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Teixeira cracks Nakarainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nakarainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakarainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Teixeira throws a big shot that misses.
Teixeira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakarainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Teixeira. Those never looked like landing.
Nakarainen ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira.
A telegraphed right hand from Teixeira misses the target.
Nakarainen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Teixeira is out of range and Nakarainen settles back down.
Nakarainen throws a sloppy head kick and Teixeira moves out of range easily.
Nakarainen thumps Teixeira with a low kick.
Teixeira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Teixeira takes a swing at Nakarainen's ribcage but misses.
Teixeira throws a right and a left that Nakarainen avoids nicely.
Teixeira dodges the punch combination from Nakarainen.
Teixeira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teixeira punishes Nakarainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Richard Teixeira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakarainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakarainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakarainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teixeira.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakarainen moves away.
Teixeira lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Nakarainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakarainen is just out of range.
Teixeira looks to land a combination but Nakarainen avoids it well.
Teixeira misses with a double jab.
Teixeira avoids the body shot from Nakarainen.
Nakarainen throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakarainen throws a front kick aimed at Teixeira's knee but Teixeira avoids it well.
Nakarainen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Teixeira quickly recovers to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nakarainen trying to control the action but Teixeira is working from the bottom.
Nakarainen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Teixeira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nakarainen passes to side control.
Teixeira holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Teixeira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nakarainen off and has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
Teixeira keeps control of the position as Nakarainen tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Teixeira avoiding Nakarainen 's attempts to control his hands.
Nakarainen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Teixeira's guard. Nice work there by Nakarainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teixeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Teixeira keeping moving, preventing Nakarainen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Richard Teixeira wasn't active enough on the ground.
Teixeira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakarainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Teixeira lands a jab-cross combination.
Nakarainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nakarainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teixeira.
Nakarainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Teixeira throws a looping overhand right but Nakarainen ducks down to avoid it.
Nakarainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Teixeira works over Nakarainen's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teixeira jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nakarainen throws a push kick but Teixeira slaps the foot to one side.
Teixeira throws a body punch but Nakarainen moves out of range.
Teixeira scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Teixeira dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nakarainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Nakarainen.
Nakarainen shoots in and gets a takedown into Teixeira's guard.
Teixeira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nakarainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Teixeira working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nakarainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Teixeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakarainen postures up.
Teixeira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakarainen trying to control but Teixeira is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakarainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Teixeira throws a nice looking combination but Nakarainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Teixeira is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Teixeira blocks a head kick by Nakarainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira swinging wildly here.
Teixeira misses with a double jab
and Nakarainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Teixeira throws a hook but Nakarainen avoids it easily.
Nakarainen motions for Teixeira to come forward. Nakarainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teixeira throws a right hand that Nakarainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakarainen also avoids with ease.
Teixeira staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Teixeira misses the target.
Teixeira throws a hook to the side of Nakarainen's head but Nakarainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Teixeira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Teixeira looks to throw the jab but Nakarainen is out of range.
Nakarainen throws a leg kick but Teixeira checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teixeira. Nakarainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teixeira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Teixeira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakarainen throws out the jab.
Nakarainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nakarainen slips a jab and a cross from Teixeira.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Teixeira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen dodges the punch combination from Teixeira.
Nakarainen lands a jab.
Teixeira checks a low kick from Nakarainen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Teixeira checks a leg kick.
Teixeira throws a right and a left that Nakarainen avoids nicely.
Richard Teixeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakarainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakarainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teixeira 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.
Teixeira checks a leg kick nicely.
Nakarainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Teixeira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakarainen at a distance.
Teixeira lands with a cross.
Nakarainen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Teixeira is out of range and Nakarainen settles back down.
Nakarainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Teixeira missing with a left hand there. Nakarainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Teixeira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakarainen counters with a nice leg kick.
Teixeira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakarainen.
Teixeira misses with a looping left.
Nakarainen slips a straight right by Teixeira.
Teixeira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Teixeira misses with a straight right.
Nakarainen slips under a jab from Teixeira.
Nakarainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nakarainen throws a body kick that misses.
Teixeira throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakarainen.
Nakarainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teixeira.
Teixeira takes one to the chin there.
Nakarainen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Richard Teixeira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakarainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Teixeira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakarainen.
Teixeira checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakarainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Teixeira throws a jab when Nakarainen was well out of range.
Teixeira misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakarainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakarainen lands with a shot to the body.
Teixeira misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Teixeira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nakarainen doesn't seem phased though.
Nakarainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Teixeira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Teixeira misses.
Nakarainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Teixeira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakarainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Teixeira lands a right hook to the body.
Teixeira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Teixeira moves out of range of the body kick from Nakarainen.
Nakarainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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 Pikku Nakarainen will probably get the nod.
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.
Nakarainen throws a head kick that misses.
Nakarainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nakarainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakarainen throws a front kick aimed at Teixeira's knee but Teixeira avoids it well.
Teixeira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakarainen at a distance.
Nakarainen takes one to the side of the head.
Teixeira blocks a head kick by Nakarainen.
Nakarainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nakarainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for Teixeira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teixeira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nakarainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Teixeira is out of range.
Teixeira avoids the head kick by Nakarainen.
Teixeira throws a nice looking combination but Nakarainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Teixeira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakarainen manages to avoid it.
Teixeira ducks under a wild hook from Nakarainen.
Teixeira misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira clobbers Nakarainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakarainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teixeira.
A cross from Teixeira lands.
Teixeira throws a hook but Nakarainen blocks it.
Nakarainen looks to land a right hand but Teixeira moved out of range.
Teixeira swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nakarainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nakarainen. That's going to slow Teixeira down.
Nakarainen throws a head kick that misses.
Teixeira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakarainen.
Nakarainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teixeira fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakarainen misses with a low kick as Teixeira jumps back.
A jab from Teixeira misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Teixeira punishes Nakarainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakarainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Teixeira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Nakarainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakarainen misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teixeira misses the jab.
Nakarainen connects with the punch.
Nakarainen throws a push kick but Teixeira slaps the foot to one side.
Nakarainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakarainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakarainen slips under a jab.
Nakarainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Teixeira is just out of range.
Nakarainen fakes the leg kick and cracks Teixeira in the body.
Teixeira misses with a hook.
Nakarainen feints and then cracks Teixeira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Teixeira down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick from Nakarainen is predictable there
and Teixeira counters with a series of strikes. Nakarainen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nakarainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Teixeira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Teixeira looks to land a right hand but Nakarainen moved out of range.
Nakarainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teixeira was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakarainen.
Nice sprawl there from Teixeira as Nakarainen shoots in.
Teixeira slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakarainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Teixeira misses with a hook to the body
and Nakarainen counters with a body kick that stops Teixeira in his tracks momentarily.
Teixeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakarainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Teixeira.
Nakarainen blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Teixeira misses its intended target.
Richard Teixeira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakarainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Teixeira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakarainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Teixeira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Teixeira blocks a leg kick.
Nakarainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Teixeira is able to avoid easily.
Nakarainen looks to throw a body kick
and Teixeira counters with a straight right hand.
Nakarainen misses with a low kick.
Teixeira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakarainen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teixeira lands a really nice looking cross but Nakarainen seems unphased.
Nakarainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nakarainen is looking to land body kicks.
Teixeira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakarainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakarainen tries to land a front kick but Teixeira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nakarainen feints and then cracks Teixeira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Teixeira down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teixeira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teixeira scores with a nice strike.
Nakarainen throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Richard Teixeira just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big left from Nakarainen misses.
Teixeira misses the shot to the body.
Nakarainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakarainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakarainen is just out of range.
Nakarainen misses with a low kick.
Teixeira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakarainen.
Teixeira throws a right and a left that Nakarainen avoids nicely.
Nakarainen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nakarainen lands in his opponent's guard.
Teixeira is pulling down on Nakarainen's head. It's preventing any offense from Nakarainen, at least for the moment.
Nakarainen pushing down on Teixeira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nakarainen trying to control from half guard but Teixeira is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakarainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Teixeira defending well though.
Nakarainen is keen to just control but Teixeira is a slippery customer.
Nakarainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Teixeira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nakarainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Teixeira's head.
Nakarainen is looking for a kimura but Teixeira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakarainen to get the leverage.
Nakarainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teixeira keeps working.
Nakarainen is trying to work for a kimura but Teixeira is defending well.
Nakarainen thows a huge punch but Teixeira dodges it nicely.
Teixeira wants to control but Nakarainen is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakarainen.
Teixeira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakarainen.
Nakarainen passes to side control.
Nakarainen trying to control the position but Teixeira is working away.
Teixeira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Teixeira wants to pass to mount but Nakarainen is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakarainen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teixeira passes Nakarainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nakarainen is looking for a sweep. Teixeira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakarainen is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen trying to control from the bottom.
Teixeira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nakarainen gets back to full guard.
Teixeira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakarainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Teixeira trying to control but Nakarainen is working from the bottom.
Teixeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakarainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakarainen controls Teixeira momentarily but Teixeira frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Richard Teixeira hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakarainen is just out of range.
Nakarainen throws a leg kick but Teixeira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nakarainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakarainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Teixeira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakarainen somewhat.
Nakarainen misses with a low kick.
Teixeira throws a good cross that connects.
Teixeira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakarainen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakarainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Teixeira is out of range.
Teixeira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nakarainen has time to react.
Nakarainen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nakarainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Nakarainen had his way with Richard Teixeira in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nakarainen throws a head kick that misses.
Nakarainen tried to score with a low kick but Teixeira checks it.
Teixeira lands with a good body shot.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakarainen moves away.
Nice defenses there by Teixeira.
Nakarainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Teixeira's waist but Teixeira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakarainen off to one side.
Teixeira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nakarainen in his tracks.
Teixeira lands a lovely overhand right.
Teixeira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakarainen.
Nakarainen misses with a body kick.
Nakarainen tries a low kick but Teixeira avoids it.
Teixeira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nakarainen on the side of the head.
Teixeira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakarainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Teixeira misses the shot to the body.
Teixeira lands a slapping body shot.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut.
Nakarainen lands a jab to Teixeira's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakarainen is looking to chop away at Teixeira's legs.
Teixeira misses with a hook. Nakarainen ducked under it nicely.
Nakarainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Teixeira lands a nice hook to Nakarainen's body. Nakarainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakarainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakarainen counters with a shoot takedown. Teixeira fights it but they end up in guard.
Nakarainen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Teixeira wants to get back to his feet but Nakarainen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teixeira is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nakarainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakarainen throwing strikes from guard but Teixeira blocks nicely.
Teixeira seems keen to control Nakarainen's posture.
Nakarainen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Teixeira's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teixeira is not content to let Nakarainen control the position.
Teixeira is holding on to half guard well.
Nakarainen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teixeira defends it well.
Nakarainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Teixeira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Teixeira wants to control but Nakarainen is keeping busy.
Teixeira tries to roll over but Nakarainen keeps him under control.
Teixeira won't allow Nakarainen to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira is staying active underneath Nakarainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Teixeira wants to control but Nakarainen is keeping busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nakarainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Teixeira throws a good cross that connects.
Nakarainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Teixeira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nakarainen is looking to land body kicks.
Nakarainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Teixeira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Teixeira is not content to let Nakarainen control the position.
Teixeira sneaks back into half guard.
Nakarainen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teixeira defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Teixeira tries to lock up and control but Nakarainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pikku Nakarainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakarainen tries to control but Teixeira wriggling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teixeira is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teixeira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nakarainen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nakarainen working for a submission but Teixeira is keeping him at bay.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pikku Nakarainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakarainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Richard Teixeira!
Our winner, Richard Teixeira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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