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IMMA 205 ASS BEATER RD3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eliézer Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Yellow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Machado might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
177 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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185 cm
25
180 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliézer Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Yellow!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yellow.
Yellow jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Machado moves out of range as Yellow strikes.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yellow shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Machado eats them both and turns towards Yellow to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Machado is rocked!
Machado connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yellow darts in and clinches Machado up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yellow lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Yellow fails to land.
Yellow cracks Machado with a nice body shot.
Machado tries to work over Yellow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yellow has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yellow.
Oh Machado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yellow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yellow.
Machado seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from Yellow.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Yellow pushes Machado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yellow misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yellow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yellow lands with a short shot to the head.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado has Yellow pushed against the cage.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yellow swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Yellow lands a shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Machado.
Yellow misses with the head strike.
Machado avoiding damage.
Yellow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yellow misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machado's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yellow as Machado tries to tie him up.
Yellow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Yellow fails to land.
Yellow misses with a punch on the inside.
Yellow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yellow.
Yellow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Come on Machado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yellow lands a right hand.
Yellow scores with a shot to the side of Machado's head.
A short left from Yellow.
Yellow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yellow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yellow misses with some punches.
Yellow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yellow is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yellow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Yellow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Yellow.
Yellow pushes Machado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Yellow throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado pushes Yellow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yellow swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yellow.
Yellow misses with the head strike.
Yellow misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yellow.
Machado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yellow misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yellow fails to land.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Yellow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yellow's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Yellow fails to land.
Machado is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yellow is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from Yellow.
Yellow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yellow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yellow misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Yellow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yellow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yellow.
Machado tries to bum rush Yellow with a series of wild strikes but Yellow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yellow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yellow throws the kick towards the body but Machado avoids it.
Yellow tries to clinch up but Machado circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yellow.
Yellow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Machado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machado checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Yellow misses the target.
Nice cross by Machado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Yellow.
Yellow working aggressively here.
Yellow lands with a short shot to the head.
Tom Yellow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yellow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yellow gets through Machado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yellow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Yellow can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Machado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yellow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yellow misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado is pushing Yellow up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yellow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
Yellow misses with the head strike.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yellow.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Yellow misses with some punches.
Machado looking to stall.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yellow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yellow swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Yellow on the inside.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Yellow's head.
Machado lands a nice uppercut.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Yellow controls the action.
Yellow throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yellow misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado digs a right hand underneath Yellow's ribcage. Yellow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machado stalling in the clinch but Yellow improves position.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yellow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yellow.
Yellow misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yellow fails to land.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Machado is trying to stall.
Yellow throws a head punch that misses.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yellow backwards.
Yellow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yellow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yellow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yellow swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yellow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yellow misses with some punches.
Machado lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yellow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yellow misses with some punches.
Machado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yellow lands a nice shot to the body.
Machado taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yellow struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Yellow scores with a shoulder strike.
Yellow misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yellow has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Machado working aggressively here.
Yellow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Machado.
Machado stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tom Yellow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Yellow moves away from the strike by Machado.
Good leg kick by Yellow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Machado misses with a body punch
and Yellow counters with a nice uppercut.
Yellow misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Machado. Beautiful body shot.
Yellow tries to clinch but Machado is having none of it.
Machado avoids a kick to the body.
Tom Yellow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado blocks a jab.
Yellow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yellow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machado jabs Yellow right on the nose. Yellow blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yellow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Yellow is just out of range.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yellow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machado at a distance.
Yellow looks to clinch
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado scores with a nice strike.
Yellow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yellow defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Yellow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machado is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machado blocking some punches.
Machado blocking some punches.
Tom Yellow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Yellow.
Machado misses with some punches.
Yellow blocks a body shot from Machado.
Machado gets through Yellow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Yellow working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Machado takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Machado is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yellow is keeping busy.
Machado misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Machado as the two fighters clinch.
Yellow blocks an uppercut.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Yellow controls the action.
Machado stalling.
Machado is trying to stall.
Yellow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yellow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado stalling in the clinch but Yellow improves position.
Machado tries to work over Yellow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Yellow avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Machado working aggressively here.
Eliézer Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yellow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Machado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yellow prevents a body shot from Machado.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Yellow avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
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 Eliézer Machado.
Well Yellow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Yellow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Worthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan comes to the cage accompanied by Blood on the ground. Worthy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drop the world. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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25
167 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlon Worthy!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worthy moves out of range as Sullivan strikes.
Worthy blocks a jab.
Worthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sullivan throws out the jab.
Worthy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sullivan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worthy.
Worthy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sullivan looks to score with a jab to the body but Worthy is just out of range.
Sullivan throws a shot from downtown. Worthy moves away and avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Worthy!
Sullivan scores with a nice head shot.
Sullivan lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan misses with a lunging right hand
and Worthy counters with a right hand to the body.
Sullivan throws a body punch but Worthy moves out of range.
Worthy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sullivan at a distance.
Worthy avoids the body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan works the jab nicely.
Sullivan slips a jab from Worthy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Worthy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sullivan to score with a decent uppercut.
Worthy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a jab to the nose.
Worthy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sullivan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Worthy throws out the jab.
Sullivan throws an overhand right that lands on Worthy's shoulder, as Worthy tries to avoid the shot.
Worthy is looking to land body kicks.
Sullivan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Worthys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sullivan lands a jab to Worthy's midsection.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Worthy is looking to land body kicks.
Sullivan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Worthy thuds his right hand into Sullivan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Worthy tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Worthy.
Worthy misses with a hook.
Sullivan blocks the body kick.
Worthy thows a body shot but no joy.
Sullivan throws a big shot that misses.
Sullivan throws the left hand but Worthy avoids the punch easily.
Worthy tries to clinch up.
Sullivan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sullivan duly obliges.
Sullivan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Worthy circles away quickly and effectively.
Sullivan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Worthy misses.
Worthy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sullivan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Worthy.
Worthy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Worthy misses with a two punch combination.
Sullivan tries to move into range but Worthy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Worthy misses the shot to the body.
Worthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Worthy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Worthy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sullivan on the side of the head.
Sullivan misses with a left hand
and Worthy counters with a nice uppercut.
Worthy moves away from the strike by Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a leg kick
and Worthy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sullivan cracks Worthy with a good jab.
Sullivan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sullivan throws a jab when Worthy was well out of range.
Worthy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Worthy cracks a nice hook into Sullivan's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worthy throws a body punch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Worthy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sullivan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worthy tries to clinch up but Sullivan circles away and keeps his distance.
Sullivan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Worthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Worthy.
Worthy drops his hands momentarily and Sullivan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sullivan throws a head kick but Worthy moves out of range.
Sullivan throws a lazy right hand but Worthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Worthy thows a body shot but no joy.
Sullivan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Worthy.
Worthy ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Worthy throws out the jab.
Worthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Sullivan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sullivan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sullivan throws a body punch but Worthy moves out of range.
Worthy looks for the body kick but Sullivan saw that one coming.
Sullivan misses with a left hand
and Worthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Worthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Worthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sullivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Worthy.
Worthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Sullivan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Worthy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sullivan stuns Worthy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Worthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a body punch
and Worthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Worthy throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan's shoulder, as Sullivan tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Worthy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sullivan moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Worthy.
Worthy walks into a straight right hand from Sullivan.
Sullivan digs a good hook to Worthy's body.
A swing and a miss from Sullivan.
Worthy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Worthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worthy blocks a jab.
Worthy clinches up against the cage.
Worthy misses with a punch to the body.
Worthy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worthy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sullivan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan can't break the clinch.
Worthy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sullivan up against the cage.
Worthy has a couple of punches blocked by Sullivan.
Worthy lands with a left to the head.
Sullivan is looking to break free of the clinch but Worthy has double underhooks.
Sullivan being controlled against the cage.
Sullivan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Worthy has him pressed against the cage.
Sullivan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for Worthy to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthy tries to work over Sullivan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Worthy taking a breather.
Sullivan wants to stall.
Worthy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Worthy has Sullivan pressed against the cage, preventing Sullivan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sullivan prevents a body shot from Worthy.
Worthy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Worthy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Worthy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Worthy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sullivan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Worthy.
Worthy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sullivan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worthy swings for the body but Sullivan moves out of range.
A slow jab from Worthy misses its intended target.
Worthy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sullivan looks to score with a jab to the body but Worthy is just out of range.
Sullivan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Worthy finds it's way round the side to connect with Sullivan's head.
Worthy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worthy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sullivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Worthy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marlon Worthy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sullivan 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.
Sullivan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sullivan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Worthy lands a really nice looking cross but Sullivan seems unphased.
Sullivan misses with a straight right.
A big right from Worthy misses.
Jab by Worthy.
Worthy misses with the combination.
Worthy takes one to the chin there.
Worthy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sullivan momentarily.
Worthy swings for the body but Sullivan moves out of range.
Worthy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Worthy has managed to clinch.
Worthy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthy just leaning against Sullivan, taking a breather.
Worthy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sullivan is looking to break free of the clinch but Worthy has double underhooks.
Worthy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Sullivan prevents a body shot from Worthy.
Sullivan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Worthy has Sullivan pushed against the cage.
Sullivan takes a shot to the head.
Sullivan blocks an uppercut.
Sullivan tries to break free but Worthy pushes him back against the cage.
Worthy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Worthy.
Sullivan is trying to break free.
Sullivan blocks a body shot from Worthy.
Worthy is stalling here.
Worthy can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan controls the action.
Sullivan is looking to break free of the clinch but Worthy has double underhooks.
Worthy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sullivan up against the cage.
A short right from Worthy.
A bit of stalling here from Worthy.
Worthy throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sullivan stalling in the clinch.
Sullivan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Worthy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sullivan in his tracks.
Sullivan misses with a low kick.
Sullivan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sullivan lands a lovely overhand right.
Sullivan connects with a body shot.
Sullivan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sullivan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sullivan loads up on a big right hand but Worthy slips the punch.
Sullivan 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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Worthy.
Worthy looks to land a combination but Sullivan avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worthy moves forwards but Sullivan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan throws a big shot that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Worthy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sullivan lands a nice looking body shot.
Sullivan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Worthy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Worthy works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Sullivan.
Worthy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Worthy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sullivan.
Worthy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Worthy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worthy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Worthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Worthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlon Worthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Worthy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marlon Worthy!
Marlon Worthy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Chimpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chimpo comes into the arena with On The Darkside blaring out of the sound system. Gray has chosen make love not war baby as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
15 - 5 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Chimpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Gray!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray 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.
Gray lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A jab from Gray misses.
A slow jab from Chimpo misses its intended target.
Mr Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gray closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chimpo did well to prevent Gray getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gray wants to take a breather but Chimpo is having none of it.
Gray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chimpo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chimpo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chimpo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chimpo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gray is aware though and is defending well.
Gray passes into half guard.
Chimpo looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chimpo manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray postures up.
Gray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gray is in close to Chimpo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chimpo managing to control the position.
Gray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gray lands a couple of elbows.
Chimpo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gray trying to control but Chimpo is working from the bottom.
Gray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray postures up in Chimpo's guard and throws a big left but Chimpo blocks it.
Chimpo keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
Chimpo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chimpo prevents Gray from getting the reversal.
Chimpo looking for a guillotine from mount but Gray is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Chimpo.
Chimpo lands with some strikes.
Chimpo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chimpo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gray hang on?
Gray is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimpo looking to secure an arm triangle but Gray defends it well.
Chimpo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gray can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chimpo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chimpo wants to control the pace but Gray is squirming around nicely.
Gray is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chimpo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chimpo lands a big elbow.
Gray is rocked!
Chimpo working for a guillotine from mount but Gray is in no mood to give up.
Gray is still in real trouble! Can Chimpo finish him?
Chimpo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gray has managed to escape the submission attempt.
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!
Chimpo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chimpo unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Gray wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Chimpo celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Chimpo!
A victorious Johnny Chimpo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Hoost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Grand Magus - Hammer of the North. Hoost has chosen Man With A Harmonica as his entrance music. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy Hoost!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a jab when Hoost was well out of range.
Hoost jabs at Smith's body.
Hoost throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Hoost counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Smith lands a nice hook to Hoost's body. Hoost takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Hoost blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Hoost ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Peter Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Hoost on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Hoost.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hoost.
Smith scores with the left hand. Hoost knows he should have avoided that one.
Hoost buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoost tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Hoost's shoulder, as Hoost tries to avoid the shot.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoost. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoost is looking to clinch.
Hoost scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hoost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Hoost's head but Hoost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoost wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoost thinking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith feints and then cracks Hoost's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoost down.
A low kick from Hoost is predictable there
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith throws a leg kick but Hoost sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoost.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hoost drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoost moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Hoost takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoost slips a straight right by Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Hoost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoost misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Hoost seems unphased.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Hoost saw that one coming.
Hoost throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoost counters with a leg kick.
Hoost avoids the head kick by Smith.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith motions for Hoost to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Hoost moves into the clinch.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hoost is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Hoost fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Hoost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Hoost wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hoost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith swings for the body but Hoost moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoost lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Smith moves out of range as Hoost strikes.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Hoost ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Hoost moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Smith dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoost was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Hoost counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Hoost to acknowledge the strikes.
Hoost throws a head kick that misses.
Hoost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Hoost counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Hoost.
Smith throws the left hand but Hoost avoids the punch easily.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hoost 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 Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a hook
and Hoost counters with a body kick.
Hoost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoost throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hoost is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith throws a right hand that Hoost ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoost also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Hoost.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hoost is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Remy Hoost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoost misses the target.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoost checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoost.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Hoost avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith lands a head shot.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoost counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Hoost to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Hoost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peter Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoost misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Remy Hoost.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Smith!
After winning the bout, Peter Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kai Allard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katt Mamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai Allard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kai Allard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katt Mamma!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Allard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamma was well out of range. Poor timing from Allard.
Mamma fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Allard to the ground. Mamma is now in Allard's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Allard has Mamma pulled in close to control his posture.
Allard pushes Mamma off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Allard lands a head shot.
Mamma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allard.
Mamma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Allard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mamma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Allard tries to avoid it but Mamma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Allard to the ground. Allard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mamma closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Allard did well to prevent Mamma getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allard controlling the position for now.
Allard is pressing down on Mamma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mamma looking to sit in guard and control but Allard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Allard wants to pass the guard but Mamma is keeping the position.
Mamma lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Allard!
Mamma moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Allard has worked his arm free - good work by Allard!
Allard holding on.
Mamma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Allard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mamma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Allard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mamma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Allard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Allard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allard is holding on to half guard well.
Mamma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Allard defends it well.
Allard wants to improve his position but Mamma is controlling well.
Allard won't allow Mamma to pass to mount.
Allard wants to improve his position but Mamma is controlling well.
Mamma trying to work for an americana but Allard has managed to regain full guard.
Mamma stopping the sweep attempt from Allard.
Allard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allard trying to keep a closed guard but Mamma is proving a slippery customer.
Mamma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Allard is pulling down on Mamma's head to control his posture.
Allard keeping full guard, as Mamma tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kai Allard has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Allard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamma moves away.
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 Kai Allard will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Allard leaves Mamma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Allard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Allard lands a nice hook to Mamma's body. Mamma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mamma slips under a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mamma tries to score a body lock takedown but Allard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mamma tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Allard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kai Allard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katt Mamma.
Allard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Allard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mamma backwards.
Mamma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Allard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Allard manages to break the clinch.
Allard just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Allard.
Mamma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Allard lands a nice shot that snaps Mamma's head back.
Mamma cracks the inside of Allard's front leg.
Mamma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mamma.
A jab lands there for Allard.
Mamma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Allard.
Allard lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Allard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Allard.
Allard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Allard slaps away a takedown attempt from Mamma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Allard tries to keep at a distance but Mamma has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamma is trying to pull guard but Allard has him pressed against the cage.
Allard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mamma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Allard sprawls well. Allard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mamma gets slowly back to his feet.
Mamma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Allard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Allard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mamma tries to clinch up but Allard circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Allard as Mamma shoots in.
Allard connects with a nice looking jab.
Mamma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Allard but Allard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Allard works Mamma's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kai Allard is winning the standup battle so far.
Allard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Allard looks to land a combination but Mamma avoids it well.
Mamma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Allard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Allard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mamma.
Mamma drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamma tries to free his leg and advance position but Allard is retaining full guard.
Allard tries to strike from the bottom.
Allard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mamma working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allard looking to control but Mamma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Allard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mamma gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Allard seems content to control.
Mamma tries to get to full guard but Allard has control of the leg.
Allard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mamma knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mamma wants to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kai Allard just wasn't active enough.
Allard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Allard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Allard dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A big right from Allard misses.
Allard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mamma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Allard lands with a straight right. Mamma didn't see that one coming.
Allard connects with a single shot there.
Mamma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Allard circles away.
Allard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Allard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kai Allard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Allard defends it nicely.
Mamma throws a front kick aimed at Allard's knee but Allard avoids it well.
Mamma shoots in for a double leg but Allard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kai Allard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katt Mamma.
Allard scores with a nice strike.
Allard looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamma is just out of range.
Allard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Allard wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Mamma.
Mamma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mamma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Allard slaps away a takedown attempt from Mamma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kai Allard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allard cracks Mamma with a good jab.
Allard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mamma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allard.
Mamma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mamma cracks the inside of Allard's front leg.
Allard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamma moves away.
Mamma closes the distance and clinches up with Allard, looking for a takedown. Mamma pushes Allard against the cage but Allard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Allard misses the target.
Mamma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allard. Mamma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kai Allard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Mamma with that takedown attempt.
Mamma shoots in and drives through. Allard sprawls well.
Allard slaps away a takedown attempt from Mamma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mamma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mamma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Allard as he jumps to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Allard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Allard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mamma in his tracks.
Allard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Allard throws a series of punches but Mamma avoids them all with ease.
Mamma throws a front kick aimed at Allard's knee but Allard avoids it well.
Allard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamma under the eye.
Allard stuffs the takedown attempt from Mamma. Mamma gets slowly back to his feet.
Mamma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allard avoids the head kick by Mamma.
Mamma wants to clinch.
Mamma tries to clinch but Allard moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Allard. Those never looked like landing.
Mamma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Allard as he avoids it easily.
Allard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mamma.
Allard swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamma takes one on the button.
Allard lands a nice shot to the body.
Mamma shoots in and drives through. Allard sprawls well.
Mamma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mamma tries to land a front kick but Allard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mamma wants to clinch up but Allard keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Allard misses.
Allard stuns Mamma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Allard jabs at Mamma's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allard leaves Mamma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Katt Mamma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Allard stuns Mamma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Allard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allard, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Allard!
Kai Allard 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Heizel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janis Lusis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heizel comes to the cage accompanied by Doctor Doctor. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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26
198 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Heizel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janis Lusis!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lusis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Heizel is able to avoid easily.
Lusis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lusis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Heizel punishes Lusis's body with a nice straight punch.
Heizel misses the shot to the body.
Heizel takes one to the chin there.
Lusis connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Lusis misses.
Heizel throws a low kick but Lusis avoids it.
Lusis digs a good hook to Heizel's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heizel walks into a jab.
Heizel scoring well with a low kick there.
Heizel misses with a looping left.
Lusis loads up on a big right hand but Heizel slips the punch.
Lusis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Heizel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lusis manages to avoid it.
Heizel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lusis thuds his shin into the meat of Heizel's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Lusis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lusis swinging wildly here.
Lusis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Heizel avoids the body shot from Lusis.
Lusis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heizel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lusis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Matt Heizel has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lusis scores with a jab to the head.
Heizel keeps the fight on the outside.
Heizel connects with a solid leg kick.
Lusis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Lusis there.
Lusis connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heizel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lusis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Heizel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heizel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lusis avoids the body shot from Heizel.
Heizel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lusis doesn't seem bothered though.
Lusis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lusis moves in looking to clinch but Heizel pushes him off.
Heizel misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lusis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Heizel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lusis.
Lusis swings for the body but Heizel moves out of range.
Lusis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Heizel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Heizel tenderised Lusis's leg. Lusis is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lusis defending well as Heizel loads up on a big left hand.
Lusis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heizel misses with a looping left.
Heizel blocks a head kick by Lusis.
Lusis missing with a left hand there. Heizel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heizel scores with a nice body kick.
Heizel connects with the punch.
Heizel tries to land a body kick
and Lusis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lusis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Heizel scores with a body shot.
Heizel throws out a loose jab but Lusis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heizel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lusis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heizel in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Heizel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lusis throws a looping overhand right but Heizel ducks down to avoid it.
Lusis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lusis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heizel's hands.
Lusis connects with a leg kick. Heizel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lusis misses with a few strikes there.
Lusis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Danga de danga de dang - Heizel scores with a four punch combination!
Lusis fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Lusis.
Lusis misses with a hook. Heizel ducked under it nicely.
Heizel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lusis has managed to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee calls for Heizel to work.
Heizel tries to circle away but Lusis has him pinned against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janis Lusis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Heizel'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.
Heizel digs a good hook to Lusis's body.
Lusis digs a good hook to Heizel's body.
Janis Lusis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lusis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lusis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heizel.
Lusis throws a shot to the body.
Heizel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lusis has closed the distance and engaged Heizel in a clinch.
Heizel blocks a body shot from Lusis.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lusis lands a good knee to the midsection. Heizel won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lusis is working Heizel over against the cage.
Lusis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Heizel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lusis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Heizel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lusis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lusis stalling in the clinch but Heizel improves position.
Lusis misses with a body punch.
Lusis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heizel backwards.
Lusis tries to work over Heizel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heizel.
Lusis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lusis trying to control the position but instead, Heizel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lusis into the cage.
Lusis blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heizel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lusis lands a knee to the head.
Heizel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Heizel lands a hook that snaps the head of Lusis backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lusis.
Lusis blocks a body shot from Heizel.
Lusis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heizel.
Heizel breaks from the clinch.
Lusis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Heizel slips under a jab.
Lusis throws a sloppy head kick and Heizel moves out of range easily.
Lusis throws out a loose jab but Heizel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heizel swats away the attempt to clinch by Lusis.
Heizel is looking to wear down Lusis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lusis wants to clinch up but Heizel keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lusis scores with a sloppy right hand. Heizel should have avoided that one.
Heizel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lusis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Heizel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lusis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heizel slips under a jab.
Heizel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A lazy left from Lusis finds it's target.
A low kick from Heizel misses
enabling Lusis to counter with a crisp jab.
Lusis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lusis closes the distance and clinches.
Heizel digs a right hand underneath Lusis's ribcage. Lusis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lusis is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Heizel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heizel leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Heizel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Heizel.
Lusis has Heizel pressed against the cage, preventing Heizel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lusis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Heizel prevents a body shot from Lusis.
Janis Lusis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Heizel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lusis looking to slow down the pace here.
Heizel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lusis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heizel.
Heizel stalling the fight.
Heizel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lusis is keeping busy.
A bit of stalling here from Lusis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janis Lusis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Heizel'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Heizel blocks the body kick.
Nice body kick there by Heizel.
Lusis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Heizel.
It looks like Janis Lusis has been cut.
Lusis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heizel manages to avoid it.
Lusis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heizel. Heizel obviously looking to wear him down.
Good work by Heizel as he checks the leg kick.
Lusis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heizel.
Lusis thows a leg kick but Heizel checks it
and Heizel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lusis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lusis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Lusis finds it's way through Heizel's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heizel jabs Lusis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lusis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heizel drops his hands momentarily and Lusis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lusis checks the leg kick.
Heizel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lusis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heizel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Heizel.
Lusis looks to throw the jab but Heizel is out of range.
Heizel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heizel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lusis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lusis misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Heizel.
Heizel misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Lusis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lusis clobbers Heizel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lusis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heizel manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Heizel!
Good shot there by Lusis.
Heizel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Heizel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heizel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lusis connects with a body shot that sends Heizel's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Heizel.
Heizel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lusis checks a low kick from Heizel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lusis. Heizel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lusis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lusis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lusis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heizel. Lusis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lusis missing with a left hand there. Heizel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lusis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heizel.
Heizel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lusis was well out of range. Poor timing from Heizel.
Matt Heizel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heizel tries to bum rush Lusis with a series of wild strikes but Lusis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Heizel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lusis circles away quickly and effectively.
Heizel misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lusis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heizel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lusis checks it well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lusis.
Lusis checks a leg kick.
Lusis checks a leg kick nicely.
Lusis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lusis throws a leg kick which misses Heizel's front leg but catches the back leg as Heizel tries to avoid it.
Heizel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A low kick from Heizel misses
enabling Lusis to counter with a crisp jab.
Heizel tried to score with a low kick but Lusis checks it.
Lusis moves into the clinch.
Lusis digs a right hand into Heizel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heizel's gas tank.
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!
Lusis being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lusis controlling the action here for a moment.
Lusis tries a knee to the head but Heizel blocks it.
Lusis taking a breather.
Lusis working Heizel over with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lusis trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Heizel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Heizel is trying to force a seperation but Lusis has the dominant position.
Heizel misses with a body punch.
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 Matt Heizel.
Well Lusis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janis Lusis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Binzo Binzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes comes to the cage accompanied by F.A.M.E. Binzo has chosen Hair of the Dog by Nazareth as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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221 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Binzo Binzo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes checks the leg kick.
Binzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holmes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Binzo slips a jab from Holmes.
Binzo misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes looks to land a combination but Binzo avoids it well.
Binzo looks to throw the jab but Holmes is out of range.
No joy there for Binzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Binzo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holmes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Binzo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Binzo avoids them all with ease.
Binzo misses with an uppercut. Holmes saw that one coming.
Holmes lands a high kick!
Binzo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Binzo blocks a leg kick.
Binzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes is just out of range.
Holmes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Binzo.
Binzo tries to work over Holmes's front leg with a kick but Holmes checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Holmes.
Binzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Binzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Binzo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Holmes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Binzo counters with an outside leg kick.
Binzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holmes sprawls well. Holmes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Binzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Binzo moves out of range of the body kick from Holmes.
Holmes throws a leg kick but Binzo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Holmes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holmes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Binzo at a distance.
Binzo tries a low kick but Holmes avoids it.
Holmes throws a hook to the side of Binzo's head but Binzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Binzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binzo throws a body punch but Holmes moves out of range.
Binzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Binzo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Holmes will feel that in the morning.
Rodney Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes scores with a nice strike.
Holmes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holmes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holmes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holmes, right into the meat.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holmes throws a right hand that misses
and Binzo counters with a thumping low kick.
Holmes cracks a nice hook into Binzo's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Holmes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holmes.
Binzo tests Holmes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holmes checks a low kick from Binzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binzo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Binzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodney Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Binzo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holmes swivels and escapes.
Holmes scores with a hook to the body. Binzo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Holmes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Binzo circles away quickly and effectively.
Holmes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Binzo throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Binzo.
Holmes throws the left hand but Binzo avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Binzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Binzo.
Binzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Binzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holmes as he avoids it easily.
Rodney Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binzo Binzo.
Holmes misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes checks the leg kick.
Binzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
Binzo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holmes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Binzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holmes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holmes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Binzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holmes.
Holmes sizes up Binzo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Holmes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Binzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Binzo checks a leg kick nicely.
Binzo throws a leg kick
and Holmes counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good work by Binzo as he checks the leg kick.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Binzo manages to avoid it.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Holmes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
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 Rodney Holmes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Holmes. Beautiful body shot.
Binzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holmes sprawls well. Holmes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Binzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Holmes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Binzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Decent striking displayed by Holmes there.
Holmes catches Binzo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Binzo keeps the fight on the outside.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Binzo walks into a stiff left hand from Holmes.
A bone on bone clash there as Holmes blocks the leg kick.
Rodney Holmes is winning the standup battle so far.
Holmes throws a head kick but Binzo moves out of range.
Binzo throws an overhand right that lands on Holmes's shoulder, as Holmes tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body kick from Holmes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binzo connects with a single shot there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Binzo.
Binzo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Holmes has time to react.
Holmes moves into range and clinches up with Binzo.
A head punch on the inside from Binzo fails to land.
Binzo is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Holmes.
Binzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Binzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holmes's sensitive parts.
Binzo connects with a leg kick. Holmes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Holmes lands with a right hand.
Holmes swings for the body but Binzo moves out of range.
Holmes motions for Binzo to come forward. Holmes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Binzo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holmes's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Binzo throws a hook but Holmes avoids it easily.
Binzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes moves away.
A left lands for Holmes.
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Binzo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holmes defends it nicely.
Binzo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Binzo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Binzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Holmes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Binzo connects with a body shot that sends Holmes's belly button to the back.
Holmes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holmes wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodney Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binzo Binzo.
Holmes closes the distance and pushes Binzo back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Binzo misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Holmes.
A shot in the inside from Holmes.
Binzo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Binzo misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holmes.
Binzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Holmes.
Binzo is breathing heavily.
Binzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Holmes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes prevents a body shot from Binzo.
Holmes lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Holmes.
Binzo has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Holmes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Binzo is defending well for now.
Binzo working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Holmes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Holmes.
Holmes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holmes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Binzo tries to work over Holmes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes is looking to control Binzo's arms but Binzo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Holmes has his back to the cage.
Rodney Holmes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Holmes.
Holmes looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holmes.
Holmes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Binzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holmes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Binzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Holmes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Binzo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes misses with a low kick.
Binzo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Holmes is able to avoid easily.
A clash of legs there as Holmes blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Holmes dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Binzo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Binzo tries to land a front kick but Holmes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Binzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holmes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Holmes connects with an inside leg kick.
Binzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Holmes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Binzo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holmes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holmes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Binzo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holmes prevents it.
Holmes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes struggles to land a body shot inside as Binzo controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holmes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Binzo can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes controls the action.
Binzo tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes can't find room to land a body shot as Binzo controls the action.
Holmes misses with a punch to the body.
Binzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Binzo scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Binzo.
Holmes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Binzo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
A hook to the body from Holmes.
Binzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Binzo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holmes.
Holmes lands a nice elbow.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but Binzo blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Holmes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes lands a body shot.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
Holmes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Binzo trying to land knees to the body.
Holmes can't find room to land a body shot as Binzo controls the action.
Binzo misses with a body punch.
Holmes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Holmes.
Holmes prevents a body shot from Binzo.
Holmes breaks from the clinch.
Holmes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Binzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Binzo.
Holmes misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Binzo misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes takes a swing at Binzo's ribcage but misses.
Binzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holmes.
Binzo digs a good hook to Holmes's body.
Some wild striking there from Binzo.
Binzo takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
Binzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Binzo Binzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Binzo blocks the body kick.
Holmes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Binzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Holmes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Binzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes moves away.
A big right from Binzo misses.
Binzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holmes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binzo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A right-left combo lands from Binzo.
Binzo shoots in for a double leg but Holmes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Binzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Binzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
Holmes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Binzo doesn't seem bothered though.
Binzo circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Holmes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Binzo walks into a straight right hand from Holmes.
Binzo misses with a leg kick
and Holmes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Holmes finds it's way through Binzo's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Binzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holmes lands a right hook to the body.
Holmes 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Holmes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holmes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Holmes!
Rodney Holmes 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Connely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanks is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AC/DC - Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Chris Connely had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Connely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fred Hanks!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connely looks to land a combination but Hanks avoids it well.
Connely bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Hanks.
Connely lands with a kick to the temple. Hanks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Connely digs a good hook to Hanks's body.
Connely misses with the combination.
Hanks lands a body shot.
Hanks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Connely misses the shot to the body.
Connely has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Connely there as he acknowledges the shot.
Connely takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanks throws a hook to the side of Connely's head but Connely sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanks looks gassed!
Hanks misses with a looping left.
Connely scores with a sloppy right hand. Hanks should have avoided that one.
Connely is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hanks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connely throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connely uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanks has time to react.
Nice straight punches there by Hanks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanks.
Connely fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Connely throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanks.
Nice defenses there by Hanks.
Connely has taken the fight to the clinch.
Connely tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Connely gets through Hanks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hanks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Connely is trying to maintain a safe position but Hanks gets an underhook and turns Connely into the cage.
Hanks misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanks misses with the head strike.
Connely tries a body shot but Hanks blocks it.
Connely makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks lands a nice uppercut.
Connely escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Connely connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good exchange - Connely coming out on top.
Connely moves out of range of the strikes.
Connely throws a good cross that connects.
Decent striking displayed by Connely there.
Connely takes a swing at Hanks's ribcage but misses.
Connely thows a left - swing and a miss!
Connely scores with a punch to the head.
Connely lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Connely scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That has opened up Fred Hanks's cut even more.
Hanks throws a jab but it's blocked by Connely.
Hanks misses with a few strikes there.
Connely swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connely darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Connely content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Connely seems to be looking for submissions.
Hanks wants to improve his position but Connely is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connely is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Connely is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Still in half guard, Connely seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Connely dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Hanks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hanks lands a really nice looking cross but Connely seems unphased.
Hanks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Connely lands a really nice looking cross but Hanks seems unphased.
A decent looking cross lands there for Connely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Connely.
Connely has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connely scores a takedown into full mount!
Connely trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Connely throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hanks is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks is working to get back to half guard.
Connely with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Connely looking to control but Hanks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Connely goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hanks is on top in guard.
Connely escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks wants to stand but Connely is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connely is trying to control the position but Hanks postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Connely wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hanks misses with a hook. Connely ducked under it nicely.
Connely connects with a jab.
Connely misses with a body shot.
Hanks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Connely.
Fred Hanks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Connely throws a jab when Hanks was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connely ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Connely throws a good cross that connects.
Connely clinches with his opponent.
Connely tries a body shot but Hanks blocks it.
Connely escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanks dodges the punch combination from Connely.
Jab from Connely.
Connely pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Connely. Connely obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connely scores with a sloppy right hand. Hanks should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Connely.
Hanks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hanks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Connely. Connely obviously looking to wear him down.
Connely throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Connely takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Connely dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fred Hanks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Connely steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanks.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Connely here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Connely slips a straight right by Hanks.
Hanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Connely manages to avoid it.
Hanks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Connely scores with a punch to the head.
Connely gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Connely misses with a punch to the body.
Hanks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Connely scores with a shot to the side of Hanks's head.
Connely lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanks blocks an elbow strike.
Hanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Connely's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chris Connely is winning the standup battle so far.
Connely goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hanks walks into a left hand.
Connely lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Connely.
Hanks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Connely lands with a good body shot.
Connely uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Connely. Hanks shrugs it off though.
Connely scores with a sloppy right hand. Hanks should have avoided that one.
Hanks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Connely connects with a body shot that sends Hanks's belly button to the back.
Connely's corner calls for a 1-2. Connely obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hanks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hanks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Connely cracks Hanks with a right hand to the side of the head.
The cut above Fred Hanks's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connely lands an overhand right.
Connely connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Connely connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanks. Hanks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fred Hanks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connely lands the left hand.
Connely throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hanks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Connely drives through with a takedown into Hanks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Connely has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hanks is proving hard to escape from.
Connely slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Connely wants to control but Hanks is keeping him busy.
Connely working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks is not content to let Connely control the position.
Connely working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chris Connely is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Connely wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanks keeps working.
Hanks is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connely decides to stand back up. Connely steps back and let's Hanks get back to his feet.
Connely scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanks in his tracks.
Connely feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hanks's calf.
Connely scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Connely ducks under a wild hook from Hanks.
Hanks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Connely misses with the combination.
Connely thumps Hanks with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, jab by Connely - just one landing.
Hanks throws a right hand that misses
and Connely connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connely lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanks's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Connely showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Connely has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Connely!
A victorious Chris Connely thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Berzevaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berzevaco comes to the cage accompanied by Kaksi vanhaa hinttaria. Brown has chosen yes as his entrance music. Hakeem Berzevaco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hakeem Berzevaco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Brown!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berzevaco.
Brown stuns Berzevaco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Berzevaco misses its intended target.
Mr Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown cracks Berzevaco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Berzevaco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Berzevaco.
Brown tries to bum rush Berzevaco with a series of wild strikes but Berzevaco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berzevaco looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brown throws a head kick that misses
and Berzevaco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Berzevaco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Berzevaco moved out of range nicely.
Brown cracks Berzevaco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hakeem Berzevaco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berzevaco connects with a looping right hand.
Berzevaco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Berzevaco looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Berzevaco ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Berzevaco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Berzevaco misses with a kick to the body.
Berzevaco throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Berzevaco throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown connects with a right hand. Berzevaco shakes it off.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Berzevaco moved out of range nicely.
Berzevaco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
Berzevaco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berzevaco misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berzevaco throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Berzevaco cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Berzevaco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Mr Brown has been cut.
Berzevaco staying out of range there.
Berzevaco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berzevaco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Berzevaco takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berzevaco.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berzevaco. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown working Berzevaco over with strikes.
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Berzevaco wants to get back to full guard but Brown has mounted him!
Berzevaco tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Berzevaco is in a horrible position here. Brown smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Berzevaco is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Berzevaco to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Berzevaco shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco can't escape the position.
Berzevaco is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brown with a couple of short strikes.
Berzevaco is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown unloading with bombs!
Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Berzevaco looks a forlorn figure.
Berzevaco working to try and regain half guard.
Brown putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berzevaco is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Brown's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brown cracks Berzevaco with a good jab.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berzevaco.
Berzevaco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Berzevaco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown looks for a takedown but Berzevaco sprawls well.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berzevaco.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Mr Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Berzevaco throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzevaco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Berzevaco.
Brown might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Berzevaco slips under a jab.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Berzevaco.
Berzevaco avoids the body shot from Brown.
Berzevaco misses with a wild body shot.
Brown slips a jab from Berzevaco.
Berzevaco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Hakeem Berzevaco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Brown.
Berzevaco misses with a hook
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Berzevaco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Berzevaco didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Berzevaco.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berzevaco working a defensive guard here.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown postures up in Berzevaco's guard and throws a big left but Berzevaco blocks it.
Berzevaco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Berzevaco wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control but Berzevaco is working from the bottom.
Berzevaco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berzevaco is looking for a triangle here but Brown uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Brown is working Berzevaco over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berzevaco keeps working.
Berzevaco takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Brown landing a few strikes.
Brown lands some shots froms side control.
Berzevaco sneaks back into half 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!
Berzevaco wants to get back to full guard.
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown prevents Berzevaco from getting the reversal.
Brown scoring with strikes but Berzevaco is staying in there.
Berzevaco working to try and regain half guard.
Berzevaco wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brown landing strikes from the mount.
Berzevaco tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown won't let Berzevaco get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Berzevaco tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Brown fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Berzevaco is bucking up trying to escape but Brown cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Brown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Berzevaco thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown slips under a jab.
Berzevaco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown connects with a jab.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown connects with a right hand. Berzevaco shakes it off.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berzevaco.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berzevaco manages to avoid it.
Berzevaco ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berzevaco tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berzevaco to the ground. Berzevaco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berzevaco.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brown duly obliges.
Berzevaco moves out of range of the strikes.
Berzevaco looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berzevaco gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Berzevaco wants to hit a switch here but Brown passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Berzevaco there!
Berzevaco regains half guard.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown passes the guard and advances to mount!
Berzevaco takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Berzevaco can't escape the position.
Berzevaco sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Berzevaco defends the submission attempt.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berzevaco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berzevaco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown passes to side control.
Brown looks up at the clock and then as Berzevaco takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brown smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Berzevaco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brown off and has taken his back!
Brown turns into Berzevaco and is now in his guard.
Mr Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berzevaco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Berzevaco 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.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berzevaco looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Berzevaco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Berzevaco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Berzevaco is retaining full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Berzevaco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Berzevaco has wrist control.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
Berzevaco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berzevaco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Brown really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Brown's cut.
That's time! Berzevaco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Berzevaco throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick
and Berzevaco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berzevaco thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berzevaco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Berzevaco.
Berzevaco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Berzevaco.
Berzevaco misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Berzevaco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown misses with the combination.
Brown moves forwards but Berzevaco connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Berzevaco misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown tests Berzevaco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berzevaco slips a jab from Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berzevaco misses with a two punch combination.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berzevaco.
Berzevaco attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brown lands with a hook. Berzevaco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown scores with a head kick.
Brown blocks a jab.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Berzevaco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berzevaco tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berzevaco to the ground. Berzevaco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berzevaco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Berzevaco swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Berzevaco throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Berzevaco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Berzevaco.
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Hakeem Berzevaco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Brown.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Brown stalks Berzevaco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Berzevaco's face. Berzevaco staggers backwards, shaken.
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berzevaco throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berzevaco lands with a good body shot.
Nice jab there from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mr Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mr Brown's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Berzevaco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Berzevaco's shoulder, as Berzevaco tries to avoid the shot.
Berzevaco lands a body shot.
Berzevaco walks into a left hand.
Berzevaco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown throws out a powerful jab.
Berzevaco takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Berzevaco looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Brown scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Berzevaco in his tracks.
Berzevaco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice sprawl there from Berzevaco as Brown shoots in.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berzevaco.
Berzevaco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berzevaco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown tries to bum rush Berzevaco with a series of wild strikes but Berzevaco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berzevaco misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Brown.
A swing and a miss from Berzevaco.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Berzevaco's head but Berzevaco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berzevaco looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Berzevaco throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown scores with the left hand. Berzevaco knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Berzevaco misses its intended target.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berzevaco looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Berzevaco finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
Berzevaco lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown swings away with a body shot that misses
and Berzevaco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berzevaco throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berzevaco.
Brown scores with a jab. Berzevaco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brown cracks Berzevaco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berzevaco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown throws a shot to the body.
Brown lands a head shot.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Berzevaco avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Berzevaco.
Mr Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berzevaco manages to avoid it.
Berzevaco swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Berzevaco blocks a head kick by Brown.
Berzevaco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Berzevaco ducks down to avoid it.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Berzevaco sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hakeem Berzevaco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Brown.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Berzevaco.
Berzevaco walks into a left hand.
Hakeem Berzevaco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Berzevaco misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mr Brown.
Well Brown has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Brown!
Mr Brown is the new welterweight champion!
Mr Brown very nearly forgot to thank GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Lime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarrod Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Lime!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarrod Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyatt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lime checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lime misses with a low kick.
Wyatt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wyatt throws a leg kick
and Wyatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wyatt, right into the meat.
Lime looks to land a combination. Wyatt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lime connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wyatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lime has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wyatt throws a body punch but Lime moves out of range.
Wyatt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wyatt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lime's calf.
Wyatt lands a high kick!
Lime throws a hook but Wyatt avoids it easily.
Wyatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lime moves away.
Wyatt misses with a kick to the body.
Lime looks to throw the jab but Wyatt is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lime's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lime duly obliges.
Jarrod Wyatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wyatt throws a solid leg kick but Lime takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a leg kick which misses Lime's front leg but catches the back leg as Lime tries to avoid it.
Wyatt thuds a left hand into Lime's body.
Wyatt blocks a leg kick.
Wyatt moves out of range as Lime strikes.
Wyatt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wyatt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lime misses with a looping left.
Wyatt wants to land a leg kick but Lime is out of range.
Wyatt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lime counters with a left and a right that stings Wyatt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lime cracks the inside of Wyatt's front leg.
Lime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lime goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Jarrod Wyatt has been cut.
Wyatt wants to clinch.
Lime closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wyatt quickly recovers to half guard.
Wyatt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lime thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wyatt's head.
Lime missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lime misses with a head shot. Wyatt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lime working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wyatt keeping moving, preventing Lime from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lime missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lime tries to free his leg and advance position but Wyatt is retaining full guard.
Lime missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lime loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lime connects with a couple of short punches.
Wyatt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lime is trying to get back to full guard.
Wyatt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lime is not content to let Wyatt control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jarrod Wyatt wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lime is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wyatt.
Wyatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lime manages to avoid it.
Wyatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lime.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A low kick from Wyatt misses
and Lime counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Lime throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wyatt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wyatt defending well as Lime loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Lime dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarrod Wyatt's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wyatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lime drops his hands momentarily and Wyatt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wyatt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wyatt leaves Lime with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wyatt throws a sloppy head kick and Lime moves out of range easily.
Lime takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wyatt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lime.
Wyatt throws a lazy right hand but Lime sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lime keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wyatt lands a leg kick that knocks Lime off balance momentarily.
Wyatt misses with a head kick.
Wyatt looks for the body kick but Lime saw that one coming.
Wyatt throws a low kick but Lime moves out of range easily.
A jab from Lime misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt lands a leg kick that knocks Lime off balance momentarily.
Wyatt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lime throws out the jab.
Wyatt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lime misses with an uppercut. Wyatt saw that one coming.
Lime with a hook.
Wyatt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lime is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lime with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wyatt.
Jarrod Wyatt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wyatt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lime throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wyatt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lime is looking to slow Wyatt down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyatt motions for Lime to come forward. Wyatt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lime throws out a loose jab but Wyatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt tries to clinch up but Lime circles away and keeps his distance.
Wyatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lime manages to avoid it.
Wyatt ducks under a wild hook from Lime.
Lime shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wyatt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lime is trying to ground and pound but Wyatt uses the momentary lack of control by Lime to regain half guard.
Lime lands strikes from half guard.
Lime is trying to control the action in half guard but Wyatt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wyatt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wyatt holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lime has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lime sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wyatt defending well though.
Wyatt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lime.
Lime missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wyatt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lime.
Lime looks to land a strike but Wyatt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wyatt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wyatt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lime wants to control from the top but Wyatt keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt pulls Lime in to control the position.
Wyatt keeping moving, preventing Lime from controlling successfully.
Lime throwing strikes but missing.
Wyatt has his hands on Lime's head, controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mr Lime.
Wyatt slips under a jab from Lime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wyatt looks to land a body kick but Lime moved away.
Lime shoots in for a takedown but Wyatt shows good takedown defense.
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 Mr Lime will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jarrod Wyatt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wyatt lands a head kick. Lime smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lime scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lime with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Wyatt misses the target.
Lime throws a jab when Wyatt was well out of range.
Wyatt tries to land a leg kick but Lime saw it coming and moves away.
Lime throws a jab but it's blocked by Wyatt.
That kick from Wyatt tenderised Lime's leg. Lime is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wyatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lime.
Wyatt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lime rather than just go for the knockout.
Lime stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wyatt.
A good leg kick by Wyatt.
Lime swats away the attempt to clinch by Wyatt.
Wyatt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good leg kick by Wyatt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lime chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wyatt can pounce on him.
Lime fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wyatt fails to land with a series of punches.
Lime shoots in for a takedown but Wyatt shows good takedown defense.
Lime takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wyatt tries to land a leg kick but Lime saw it coming and moves away.
Wyatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lime.
Wyatt throws a leg kick but Lime checks it.
A punch combination from Lime misses.
Lime fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wyatt scores with a jab to the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wyatt - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lime moves out of range of the body kick.
No joy there for Lime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lime shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lime is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wyatt reverses the position - he's now on top in Lime's guard.
Lime trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lime trying to keep a closed guard but Wyatt is proving a slippery customer.
Lime is controlling Wyatt's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt wants to control from the top but Lime keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lime lands a nice shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Lime blocks the leg kick.
Wyatt has closed the distance and engaged Lime in a clinch.
Lime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lime tries to pull guard but Wyatt holds him up against the cage and eventually Lime drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Lime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wyatt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Lime scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lime throws a punch but it's blocked by Wyatt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lime blocks a body shot from Wyatt.
Lime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lime tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wyatt smiles and moves away.
Lime tries for a takedown but Wyatt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lime cracks Wyatt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lime 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 Wyatt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wyatt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decent striking displayed by Lime there.
Wyatt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice body kick from Wyatt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jarrod Wyatt just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jarrod Wyatt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wyatt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lime checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wyatt.
Wyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wyatt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wyatt throws a leg kick which misses Lime's front leg but catches the back leg as Lime tries to avoid it.
Wyatt digs a good hook to Lime's body.
Lime will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lime checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lime gets the takedown into side control.
Lime throwing strikes but Wyatt manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Wyatt.
Lime is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lime is working hard here to advance position.
Lime is letting Wyatt control him for a moment.
Lime sneaks back into half guard.
Wyatt trying to control from half guard but Lime is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lime tries to get to full guard but Wyatt has control of the leg.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wyatt is looking to take a break and control but Lime is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jarrod Wyatt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lime checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wyatt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A clash of legs there as Lime blocks the low kick.
Lime avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lime.
Wyatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wyatt throws a low kick but Lime moves out of range easily.
Lime walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wyatt.
Wyatt is looking to slow Lime down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lime's calf.
Lime checks a leg kick.
Wyatt throws a leg kick but Lime sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wyatt throws a front kick aimed at Lime's knee but Lime avoids it well.
Wyatt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wyatt scores with a head kick. Lime tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wyatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lime.
Lime drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mr Lime overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lime is looking to work some ground and pound but Wyatt has wrist control.
Wyatt trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lime missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wyatt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lime throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jarrod Wyatt was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wyatt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lime lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wyatt throws a low kick, looking for Lime's leg but Lime calmly moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A leg kick checked by Lime.
Lime shoots in looking for a takedown but Wyatt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lime's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lime throws a chopping leg kick but Wyatt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jarrod Wyatt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jarrod Wyatt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lime looks to land a right hand but Wyatt moved out of range.
Lime throws a looping overhand right but Wyatt ducks down to avoid it.
Wyatt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lime misses with a hook. Wyatt ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wyatt. That's going to slow Lime down.
Lime tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wyatt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lime somewhat.
Lime misses with a straight left.
Lime shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wyatt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lime postures up in Wyatt's guard and throws a big left but Wyatt blocks it.
Lime trying to move into half guard but instead Wyatt has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt wants to stand but Lime has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lime looking for a sweep. Not yet Lime, not yet.
Lime keeping moving, preventing Wyatt from controlling successfully.
Lime throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wyatt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wyatt advances to half guard.
Wyatt trying to control the action but Lime is working from the bottom.
Lime is looking for a sweep. Wyatt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lime has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wyatt is working away from the top position though.
Wyatt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lime keeps working.
Lime is trying to control but Wyatt manages to pass to mount!
Lime is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wyatt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lime is looking to escape.
Lime regains half guard.
Lime trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lime is pressing down on Wyatt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lime throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wyatt escapes and throws Lime's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Wyatt tries to move to mount but Lime blocks the move with his legs.
Lime is trying to improve his position.
Wyatt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lime keeps working.
Lime struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lime manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lime is not content to let Wyatt control the position.
Lime is looking for a sweep. Wyatt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lime is trying to control but can't.
Lime looking for submissions off his back.
Wyatt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wyatt wants to stand but Lime has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Lime showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lime 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mr Lime!
Mr Lime retains his middleweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mr Lime made sure he mentioned GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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