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Cf.113: Wreck PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Veli Pirinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veli Pirinen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veli Pirinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Owen William!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
William takes one to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from William. Those never looked like landing.
Pirinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
William is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pirinen.
William gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pirinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pirinen lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Pirinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pirinen scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
William lands an elbow inside.
Pirinen lands with a left to the head.
Pirinen managing to block the knees to the body from William.
Pirinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pirinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pirinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
William misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pirinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite William's efforts to push away.
William trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pirinen.
Pirinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
William creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pirinen's defenses.
It looks like Veli Pirinen has been cut.
Pirinen pushes William back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pirinen is leaning against William and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pirinen lands with a right to the head.
William pushes off an throws an elbow but Pirinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
William misses with a knee strike.
William looks gassed!
William misses with an elbow strike.
Pirinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pirinen is working William over against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pirinen as William tries to tie him up.
Pirinen lands a shoulder strike.
Pirinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pirinen scores a nice knee 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!
Pirinen works on William's body with a couple of short punches.
William throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pirinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pirinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Pirinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pirinen lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pirinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pirinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williams head.
William is rocked!
William fails to pull guard.
William is still on wobbly legs! Can Pirinen finish him?
Pirinen has William pressed against the cage.
William seems to have recovered his senses.
Pirinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of William backwards.
Pirinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pirinen digs a right hand underneath William's ribcage. William let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pirinen digs a right hand into William's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on William's gas tank.
Pirinen lands a body shot.
The referee calls for Pirinen to work.
Pirinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williams head.
Pirinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Pirinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
William looking to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pirinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pirinen is working William over against the cage.
Pirinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pirinen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
William misses with an elbow strike.
William pushes off an throws an elbow but Pirinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pirinen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good body shot from Pirinen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pirinen.
A left hand lands to the body for Pirinen.
William has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pirinen pushes William back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Pirinen.
Pirinen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pirinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirinen gets through William's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Pirinen to work.
Pirinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of William backwards.
William is trying to force a seperation but Pirinen has the dominant position.
Pirinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
William tries to circle away but Pirinen has him pinned against the cage.
Pirinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williams head.
Pirinen avoiding damage as William throws knees to the body.
Pirinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Pirinen.
Pirinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pirinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pirinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
William pushes off an throws an elbow but Pirinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pirinen slows down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
William tries to break free but Pirinen pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veli Pirinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veli Pirinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
William has Pirinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Pirinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
William putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pirinen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pirinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pirinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Pirinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
William takes a shot to the head.
Pirinen is struggling to control the position.
A shot in the inside from Pirinen.
Pirinen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pirinen.
Pirinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pirinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pirinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pirinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pirinen is leaning against William and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirinen lands with a light punch inside.
Pirinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down William.
William is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from William.
Pirinen is leaning against William and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pirinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Veli Pirinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pirinen lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for William.
Pirinen effectively controlling the action here.
Pirinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
William is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pirinen has William pressed against the cage.
Pirinen lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
William tries a knee to the head but Pirinen blocks it.
Pirinen is stalling here.
Pirinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pirinen scores with a shoulder strike.
William misses with a knee strike.
Pirinen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pirinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pirinen lands a shot to the body.
Pirinen is stalling here.
William is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pirinen is keeping busy.
Pirinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pirinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt William or not.
Pirinen lands an elbow inside.
A right hand to the body from Pirinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirinen lands with a light punch inside.
Pirinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Pirinen.
Pirinen just leaning against William, taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Pirinen as the two fighters clinch.
Pirinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that William can do to turn this around?
Pirinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of William backwards.
Pirinen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops William to his knees! Pirinen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Veli Pirinen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mercutio Benvolio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadislov Pavlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercutio Benvolio has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mercutio Benvolio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vadislov Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benvolio lands the left hand.
Benvolio scores with a nice right hand.
Pavlov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Benvolio.
Benvolio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pavlov counters by moving into the clinch.
Benvolio misses with the head strike.
Pavlov tries to land knees in the clinch but Benvolio avoids the damage to the body.
Benvolio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benvolio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benvolio throws a leg kick but Pavlov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pavlov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benvolio throws a head kick that misses.
Pavlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benvolio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pavlov. Pavlov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Benvolio.
Benvolio scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pavlov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Benvolio counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov ducks right into an uppercut from Benvolio.
Benvolio throws a sloppy body shot
and Pavlov counters with a straight right hand.
Benvolio checks a low kick from Pavlov.
Benvolio tests Pavlov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benvolio jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Benvolio.
Pavlov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pavlov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Benvolio.
Benvolio throws a leg kick that misses.
Benvolio sizes up Pavlov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pavlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benvolio.
Benvolio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pavlov manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Benvolio.
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!
Pavlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benvolio has time to react.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benvolio.
Pavlov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Benvolio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pavlov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benvolio.
Benvolio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pavlov.
Pavlov with a hook.
Jab by Benvolio.
Benvolio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pavlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Benvolio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pavlov walks into a jab.
Benvolio throws a head kick but Pavlov moves out of range.
Benvolio scores with a punch to the head.
Benvolio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pavlov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benvolio's calf.
Benvolio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Pavlov misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Benvolio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benvolio misses with a hook. Pavlov ducked under it nicely.
Benvolio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Benvolio throws a head kick that misses.
Pavlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benvolio.
Pavlov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Benvolio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pavlov blocks a jab.
Pavlov tries to clinch but Benvolio moves out of range.
Benvolio throws a good cross that connects.
Pavlov throws a looping overhand right but Benvolio ducks down to avoid it.
Benvolio lands a nice looking body kick.
Benvolio misses with a head kick.
Benvolio misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov blocks a leg kick.
Benvolio swings widly with a right hand
and Pavlov counters with a straight right hand.
Benvolio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benvolio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benvolio throws a lazy head kick
enabling Pavlov to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benvolio stalks Pavlov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pavlov's face. Pavlov staggers backwards, shaken.
Pavlov rushes Benvolio and presses him up against the cage.
Pavlov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Benvolio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pavlov backwards.
Pavlov lands with a light punch inside.
Benvolio gets through Pavlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Pavlov throws an elbow but misses.
Benvolio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pavlov has him pressed against the cage.
Pavlov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benvolio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pavlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benvolio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mercutio Benvolio dominated that round.
That's time! Benvolio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Benvolio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pavlov momentarily.
Pavlov misses the jab.
Benvolio throws a chopping leg kick but Pavlov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pavlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pavlov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benvolio tries to keep at a distance but Pavlov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pavlov misses with an elbow strike.
Benvolio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pavlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benvolio working hard to break the clinch.
Benvolio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benvolio working aggressively here.
Benvolio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pavlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pavlov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov misses with an elbow over the top.
Pavlov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pavlov trying to land knees to the body.
Pavlov lands an uppercut.
Benvolio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Benvolio.
Pavlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pavlov lands a left hand.
Pavlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benvolio is defending well for now.
Benvolio lands a left hand.
Benvolio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Benvolio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Benvolio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Benvolio throws a punch but it's blocked by Pavlov.
Pavlov crunches a lovely knee into Benvolio's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benvolio managing to block the knees to the body from Pavlov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benvolio lands an elbow inside.
Pavlov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pavlov lands an elbow inside that Benvolio shrugs off.
It looks like Mercutio Benvolio has been cut.
Benvolio manages to break the clinch.
Pavlov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benvolio.
Pavlov has Benvolio up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Benvolio.
Pavlov blocking some punches.
Benvolio has a couple of punches blocked by Pavlov.
A left hand lands to the body for Benvolio.
Pavlov lands an elbow just above Benvolio 's eye.
Pavlov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pavlov misses with a knee to the head.
Benvolio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pavlov avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov can't find room to land a body shot as Benvolio controls the action.
Benvolio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pavlov looking to throw knees to the head but Benvolio is blocking nicely.
Benvolio digs a right hand underneath Pavlov's ribcage. Pavlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Benvolio breaks from the clinch.
Pavlov moves away from the strike by Benvolio.
Pavlov doesn't manage to clinch there - Benvolio circles away.
Pavlov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benvolio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pavlov slips under a jab from Benvolio.
Benvolio throws a solid leg kick but Pavlov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benvolio.
Benvolio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pavlov slips a straight right by Benvolio.
Benvolio throws out a powerful jab.
Some wild striking there from Pavlov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benvolio.
Pavlov scores with a jab.
Pavlov misses with an uppercut
and Benvolio counters with a low kick, right behind Pavlov 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pavlov tries to clinch but Benvolio moves out of range.
Benvolio lands with an uppercut that bounces Pavlov off the cage and back into range.
Benvolio connects with a right hand. Pavlov shakes it off.
Benvolio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pavlov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benvolio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benvolio misses with a looping right.
Benvolio tries to keep at a distance but Pavlov has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Benvolio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mercutio Benvolio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mercutio Benvolio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pavlov checks a low kick from Benvolio.
Pavlov throws an overhand right that lands on Benvolio's shoulder, as Benvolio tries to avoid the shot.
Pavlov wants to clinch.
Benvolio throws a hook but Pavlov avoids it easily.
Benvolio misses with a series of wild punches.
Pavlov moves into the clinch.
Pavlov tries to land a knee to the head but Benvolio blocks with his arms.
A right hand to the body from Benvolio.
Benvolio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benvolio avoids the elbow strike from Pavlov, against the cage.
Pavlov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benvolio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benvolio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov misses with a punch to the body.
Benvolio lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pavlov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benvolio's brow.
Benvolio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pavlov backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benvolio.
Pavlov is rocked!
It looks like Vadislov Pavlov has been cut.
A short uppercut from Pavlov.
Pavlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Benvolio finish him?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Benvolio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pavlov's brow.
Pavlov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benvolio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mercutio Benvolio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benvolio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pavlov seems to have recovered his senses.
Pavlov presses Benvolio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benvolio dodges an elbow strike from Pavlov.
Benvolio blocks an elbow strike from Pavlov.
Pavlov tries to land knees in the clinch but Benvolio avoids the damage to the body.
Pavlov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benvolio avoids it.
Pavlov missing with knees to the body.
Pavlov missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov tries to land a knee to the head but Benvolio blocks with his arms.
Benvolio scores with a shoulder strike.
Benvolio blocks an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pavlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pavlov has a couple of punches blocked by Benvolio.
Benvolio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pavlov tries to clinch up but Benvolio circles away and keeps his distance.
Pavlov slips under a jab from Benvolio.
Benvolio misses with a looping left.
Benvolio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pavlov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sloppy strikes from Benvolio. Those never looked like landing.
Pavlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benvolio lands a front kick.
Pavlov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mercutio Benvolio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Pavlov. Those never looked like landing.
Pavlov takes the fight into the clinch.
Pavlov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Benvolio lands with a light punch inside.
Pavlov throws an elbow but it misses.
Benvolio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benvolio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benvolio scores with a jab to the body.
Benvolio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Benvolio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pavlov moves out of range as Benvolio strikes.
A good leg kick by Benvolio.
Benvolio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That kick from Benvolio tenderised Pavlov's leg. Pavlov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pavlov fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benvolio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pavlov.
Pavlov cracks Benvolio with an open hand slap.
Benvolio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pavlov. That did some damage!
Benvolio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pavlov.
Benvolio lands with an overhand left.
Benvolio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pavlov.
Benvolio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benvolio.
Benvolio keeps the fight on the outside.
Vadislov Pavlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercutio Benvolio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benvolio tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mercutio Benvolio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benvolio 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mercutio Benvolio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Palahnuik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Paulista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palahnuik comes to the cage accompanied by Machine Civilization. Paulista has chosen Champagne Supernova as his entrance music. Junior Paulista has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pete Palahnuik's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pete Palahnuik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junior Paulista!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Paulista. Palahnuik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palahnuik connects with a nice looking jab.
Paulista wants to clinch.
Pete Palahnuik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paulista shoots in and drives through. Palahnuik sprawls well.
Paulista misses with a kick to the body.
Paulista misses with a straight right.
Palahnuik lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Palahnuik throws a right and a left that Paulista avoids nicely.
Paulista takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paulista takes one to the side of the head.
Palahnuik throws a series of punches but Paulista moves out of range.
Paulista misses with a few strikes there.
Palahnuik is looking to slow Paulista down with leg kicks.
A leg kick checked by Palahnuik.
A nice leg kick lands there from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik scores with a nice strike.
Paulista looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paulista takes a swing at Palahnuik's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulista shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Palahnuik as he jumps to the side.
Palahnuik misses with a body shot.
Palahnuik throws a series of punches but Paulista moves out of range.
Palahnuik misses with a few strikes there.
Palahnuik moves forwards but Paulista connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Palahnuik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paulista.
Pete Palahnuik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Paulista.
Palahnuik lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paulista backs up against the cage.
Paulista chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Palahnuik can pounce on him.
Palahnuik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paulista shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Palahnuik defends it nicely.
Paulista looks gassed!
Palahnuik cracks Paulista with a good jab.
Paulista is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palahnuik steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Paulista is out on his feet! Palahnuik sets himself and nearly takes Paulista's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pete Palahnuik!
Pete Palahnuik took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Though we do violence, it is our choice. We must not forget, WE ARE ALL ONE!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boby Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Lonnie G - Sweep. Wolfe has chosen The Ramones - Blitzkreig Bop! as his entrance music. Junior Wolfe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boby Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junior Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee cracks Wolfe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wolfe is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wolfe is defended easily by Lee.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolfe.
Lee swings for the body but Wolfe moves out of range.
Wolfe looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wolfe finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Wolfe scores with a head kick. Lee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Wolfe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wolfe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Wolfe getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wolfe wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Wolfe is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Wolfe defends easily.
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!
Lee 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.
Lee keeping full guard, as Wolfe tries to pass.
Lee is looking to stand back up but Wolfe counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lee wants to control but Wolfe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wolfe.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wolfe in particular looking to stall.
Wolfe is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Wolfe is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Wolfe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wolfe stops Lee from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wolfe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wolfe wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wolfe is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wolfe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wolfe.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Wolfe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wolfe is trying to defend but Lee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wolfe is trying to control but can't.
Wolfe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolfe manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wolfe is on top in guard.
Wolfe preventing the sweep.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Wolfe from controlling successfully.
Wolfe looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee postures up.
Wolfe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wolfe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wolfe.
Wolfe is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Lee wants to control from the top but Wolfe keeps moving.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wolfe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolfe, not yet.
Wolfe controlling Lee's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lee catches Wolfe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee misses the body punch
and Wolfe counters with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wolfe.
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!
Wolfe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wolfe thumps Lee with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Wolfe misses its intended target.
Junior Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wolfe looking to pass the guard.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wolfe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lee has escaped and now he's on top!
Lee wants to control from the top but Wolfe keeps moving.
Junior Wolfe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wolfe is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wolfe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Wolfe is looking to sinch up a triangle. Lee throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wolfe's body to avoid the submission. Wolfe has instead reached around Lee's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wolfe arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Junior Wolfe!
After winning the bout, Junior Wolfe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aarne Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meridius comes to the cage accompanied by Now We Are Free. Juutilainen has chosen as his entrance music. Maximus Meridius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maximus Meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aarne Juutilainen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Meridius lands but Juutilainen takes it in his stride.
It looks like Aarne Juutilainen has been cut.
Juutilainen misses with a body punch
and Meridius counters with an outside leg kick.
Juutilainen closes the distance and clinches up with Meridius, looking for a takedown. Juutilainen pushes Meridius against the cage but Meridius circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Meridius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Meridius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juutilainen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Meridius.
Meridius tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Meridius moves away from the strike by Juutilainen.
Juutilainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meridius.
Meridius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Juutilainen misses with an uppercut. Meridius saw that one coming.
Juutilainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meridius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Meridius. That's going to slow Juutilainen down.
Juutilainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meridius.
A left and a right from Meridius both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Meridius.
Meridius connects with a solid leg kick.
Meridius misses with a low kick.
Meridius throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Juutilainen.
Good work by Juutilainen as he checks the leg kick.
Juutilainen cracks Meridius with an open hand slap.
Juutilainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Juutilainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch combination from Meridius misses.
Juutilainen misses with a takedown attempt - Meridius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Meridius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juutilainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juutilainen.
Juutilainen thows a body shot but no joy.
Juutilainen blocks a head kick by Meridius.
Meridius lands the left hand.
Meridius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juutilainen.
Maximus Meridius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juutilainen throws a leg kick but Meridius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Juutilainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Meridius.
Juutilainen throws out a loose jab but Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juutilainen lands the left hand.
Nice jab there from Meridius.
Meridius avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Meridius lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Meridius.
Meridius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meridius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Meridius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meridius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Meridius throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Juutilainen. Beautiful body shot.
Horrible takedown by Juutilainen or perhaps it was just good defense by Meridius which made him look bad.
Maximus Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aarne Juutilainen.
Juutilainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juutilainen looks to land a left hand but Meridius moved out of range nicely.
Meridius lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Juutilainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meridius's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meridius manages to avoid it.
Meridius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Juutilainen lands with a straight right. Meridius didn't see that one coming.
Meridius feints a jab promting Juutilainen to slip. Meridius then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Juutilainen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Juutilainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meridius misses with a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Juutilainen.
Juutilainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A leg kick checked by Juutilainen.
The fighters circling - Juutilainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juutilainen avoids the body shot from Meridius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Meridius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aarne Juutilainen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Juutilainen throws a body punch but Meridius moves out of range.
No joy there for Meridius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meridius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juutilainen.
Meridius throws a head kick but Juutilainen moves out of range.
Meridius throws a hook but Juutilainen blocks it.
Meridius lands a right hook to the body.
Meridius gets caught napping as Juutilainen dives in and scores a takedown. Meridius manages to retain guard.
Meridius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juutilainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meridius is keeping the position for now.
Meridius 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.
Meridius is trying to keep Juutilainen in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen wants to control from the top but Meridius keeps moving.
Juutilainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Juutilainen is stalling in the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Juutilainen moves away from the strike by Meridius.
Meridius tries a head kick but it misses.
Meridius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Meridius is looking to wear down Juutilainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Juutilainen misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meridius moves away.
Meridius throws a series of punches but Juutilainen moves out of range.
Good work by Juutilainen as he checks the leg kick.
Juutilainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximus Meridius is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Juutilainen - just one landing.
Juutilainen takes one to the chin there.
Meridius staying out of range there.
Meridius 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.
Juutilainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Meridius checks it well.
Juutilainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Juutilainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juutilainen scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Juutilainen slips under a jab from Meridius.
Juutilainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meridius.
Juutilainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juutilainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Meridius is just out of range.
Meridius moves out of range as Juutilainen strikes.
Juutilainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Meridius off the cage and back into range.
Meridius thumps Juutilainen with a low kick.
Meridius stalks Juutilainen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Juutilainen's face. Juutilainen staggers backwards, shaken.
Juutilainen avoids the head kick by Meridius.
Meridius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Juutilainen misses with a hook.
Juutilainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meridius's waist but Meridius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Juutilainen off to one side.
Meridius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Juutilainen's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meridius throws a head kick but Juutilainen moves out of range.
Juutilainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meridius.
Meridius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Juutilainen lands a nice looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juutilainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meridius moves away.
Juutilainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Juutilainen swings for the body but Meridius moves out of range.
Juutilainen scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aarne Juutilainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aarne Juutilainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Juutilainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meridius manages to avoid it.
Juutilainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Meridius throws a jab when Juutilainen was well out of range.
Meridius leaves Juutilainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Meridius swings for the body but Juutilainen moves out of range.
Juutilainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Meridius.
Meridius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Juutilainen counters with a nice body shot.
Juutilainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Meridius.
Juutilainen throws the left hand but Meridius avoids the punch easily.
Meridius throws a leg kick but Juutilainen moved away.
Juutilainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius moves away from the strike by Juutilainen.
Meridius misses with a straight left.
Juutilainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meridius 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.
Meridius misses with a hook.
Juutilainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meridius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Juutilainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Meridius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Juutilainen blocks the low kick.
Jab from Meridius.
Juutilainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius staying out of range there.
Meridius throws a good cross that connects.
Juutilainen throws a big shot that misses.
Juutilainen dives in and scores a takedown into Meridius's 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!
Meridius seems keen to control Juutilainen's posture.
Juutilainen wants to control from the top but Meridius keeps moving.
Meridius lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Juutilainen!
Juutilainen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Meridius controlling the pace for now.
Juutilainen can't escape the position.
Juutilainen tries to lock up and control but Meridius gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius looking to control but Juutilainen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Juutilainen wants to control but Meridius is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juutilainen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Meridius is staying active.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Meridius looking to control and managing it successfully.
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 Maximus Meridius.
I think Meridius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maximus Meridius!
Maximus Meridius seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Viagra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herzog comes to the cage accompanied by Robert Tepper - No Easy Way Out. Viagra has chosen do it as his entrance music. Chris Herzog has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
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28
165 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Herzog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Emilio Viagra!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herzog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Herzog goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Herzog is looking to slow Viagra down with leg kicks.
Herzog looks to land a right hand but Viagra moved out of range.
Herzog misses with a straight right.
Viagra lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Viagra.
Herzog thows a leg kick but Viagra checks it
and Viagra counters with a low kick, right behind Herzog 's knee.
Herzog misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Viagra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viagra staying out of range there.
A combination from Viagra does no damage.
Herzog turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chris Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viagra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Herzog.
Viagra scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Herzog throws a quick inside leg kick.
Herzog scores with a sloppy right hand. Viagra should have avoided that one.
Viagra throws a right hand that misses
and Herzog counters with a nice low kick that buckles Viagra's knee momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Viagra.
Herzog pivots, looking for a leg kick but Viagra is out of range and Herzog settles back down.
Viagra tries to clinch but Herzog is having none of it.
Viagra just misses with a punch to the body.
Viagra throws a lazy uppercut
and Herzog counters with a three punch combo that has Viagra backing up. Viagra nods at Herzog to acknowledge the strikes.
Viagra connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viagra fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Viagra misses.
Viagra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Herzog momentarily.
A cross from Viagra lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Viagra. That snapped Herzog's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Viagra as he connects with a hook.
Good work by Viagra as he checks the leg kick.
Herzog walks into a left hand.
Herzog scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Viagra misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viagra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Herzog can pounce on him.
Herzog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Herzog drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viagra is looking for a sweep.
Viagra is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Viagra taking punishment in the form of punches.
Herzog is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Viagra knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Viagra manages to work his way to half guard, despite Herzog's best efforts.
Herzog wants to pass the guard but Viagra is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Viagra manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herzog trying to control but Viagra is working from the bottom.
Viagra wants to sweep here but Herzog controlling him for the moment.
Viagra has his foot on Herzog's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Herzog works his way back into a safe position though.
Herzog trying to control the position from guard on top but Viagra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viagra looking for a sweep. Not yet Viagra, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Viagra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Herzog gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Herzog advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Emilio Viagra will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big left from Herzog misses.
Viagra throws a looping overhand right but Herzog ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Herzog.
Viagra throws a hook but Herzog blocks it.
Viagra blocks a head kick by Herzog.
The fighters circling - Herzog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Herzog misses
and Viagra counters with a nice body shot.
Viagra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Herzog motions for Viagra to come forward. Herzog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Viagra misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Viagra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viagra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good exchange - Viagra coming out on top.
Emilio Viagra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Viagra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Herzog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Herzog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Herzog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Herzog takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Herzog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Herzog stalks Viagra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Viagra's face. Viagra staggers backwards, shaken.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viagra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Herzog throws a low kick but Viagra moves out of range easily.
Viagra might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viagra tries to sprawl but Herzog drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viagra tries to get to full guard but Herzog has control of the leg.
Viagra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viagra is trying to get back to full guard.
Viagra is not content to let Herzog control the position.
Viagra manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viagra wants to sweep here but Herzog controlling him for the moment.
Viagra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Herzog's guard.
Herzog working for a triangle but Viagra defends it easily.
Viagra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viagra trying to control but Herzog is working from the bottom.
Viagra engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Emilio Viagra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herzog is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viagra wants to pass the guard but Herzog is keeping the position.
Viagra wants to control from the top but Herzog keeps moving.
Viagra throws an elbow that misses. Herzog uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Viagra's guard. Nice move by Herzog!
Viagra controls Herzog momentarily but Herzog frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viagra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Herzog manages to get himself to full guard.
Herzog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Emilio Viagra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Viagra swings widly with a right hand
and Herzog counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Viagra is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Herzog sizes up Viagra with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Viagra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viagra connects with a nice looking jab.
Viagra dips to his left and cracks Herzog with an uppercut!
Herzog throws a head kick that misses
and Viagra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Herzog takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viagra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Herzog.
Viagra wants to clinch up but Herzog keeps it at a distance.
Viagra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Viagra misses with a hook
and Herzog counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog throws a leg kick that misses.
Viagra misses with a wild combination.
Viagra misses with a hook.
Herzog stuffs the takedown attempt from Viagra. Viagra gets slowly back to his feet.
Viagra on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Herzog throws a leg kick
and Viagra counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Viagra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Herzog tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Herzog swings widly with a right hand
and Viagra counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Herzog.
Herzog bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herzog scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chris Herzog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herzog scores with a nice head shot.
Viagra is rocked!
Viagra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Herzog.
Viagra is still on wobbly legs! Can Herzog finish him?
Viagra throws a looping overhand right but Herzog ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Viagra with that takedown attempt.
Viagra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Herzog.
Nice body punch from Herzog.
Herzog connects with an inside leg kick.
Herzog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Viagra. That did some damage!
Herzog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Viagra.
Herzog circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Viagra tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Herzog wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Herzog!
Chris Herzog gave a mention to Perkele! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlito Brigante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brigante 's choice of entrance music: LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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25
201 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlito Brigante !
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brigante misses with a wild body shot.
Brigante throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brigante changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brigante throws a body kick that misses.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brigante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morgan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morgan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brigante tries to avoid it but Morgan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brigante to the ground. Brigante escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A low kick from Brigante misses
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick from Morgan lands but Brigante takes it in his stride.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That kick from Brigante tenderised Morgan's leg. Morgan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brigante with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morgan tries to clinch there but Brigante circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brigante .
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brigante with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
Morgan avoids a kick to the body.
Brigante smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Dexter Morgan has been cut.
Morgan slips a straight right by Brigante .
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Brigante checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morgan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brigante throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Morgan checks a leg kick nicely.
Brigante misses with a straight left.
Brigante dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morgan. That did some damage!
Brigante tries to clinch up.
Brigante takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brigante with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan thuds his shin into the meat of Brigante 's side.
Morgan lands with an overhand left.
Brigante throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brigante scores with a punch to the head.
Brigante misses with a straight right.
Morgan throws a good cross that connects.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Brigante pushes Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Morgan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Morgan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brigante is defending well for now.
Morgan tries a knee to the head but Brigante blocks it.
Brigante tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Brigante fails to land.
Morgan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brigante takes a knee right on the jaw!
Morgan drags the fight down to the ground.
Morgan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brigante stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Morgan throws a leg kick but Brigante sees it coming and moves out of range.
Morgan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brigante tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan misses with a low kick as Brigante jumps back.
Morgan tries to clinch up.
Brigante just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carlito Brigante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brigante jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brigante fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morgan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brigante avoids the head kick by Morgan.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Morgan.
Brigante rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morgan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Morgan swings for the body but Brigante moves out of range.
Brigante misses with a right hand
and Brigante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brigante throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Brigante pushes Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brigante misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan lands a good knee to the midsection. Brigante won't want to take too many of those.
Brigante working aggressively here.
Brigante misses with the head strike.
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 Dexter Morgan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dexter Morgan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brigante gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Brigante is keeping the position.
Morgan trying to control but Brigante is working from the bottom.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Brigante is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morgan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brigante looking for a sweep. Not yet Brigante , not yet.
Brigante bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morgan's guard.
Morgan is looking for a triangle but Brigante pushes his legs off easily.
Brigante working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brigante got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morgan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brigante has managed to get both his arms back between Morgan's legs - danger averted.
Brigante passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Brigante .
Brigante tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Morgan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Brigante from controlling successfully.
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet.
Morgan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brigante defends it easily.
Brigante stands up and waves to Morgan to follow him.
Nice body kick there by Brigante .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brigante throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Brigante misses with a double jab.
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan lands with a kick to the temple. Brigante shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brigante throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Morgan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brigante moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morgan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Brigante tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Morgan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brigante throws a leg kick
and Morgan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Brigante circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brigante throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morgan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morgan throws a leg kick that misses.
Morgan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brigante checks it well.
Brigante lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively.
Carlito Brigante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brigante has managed to clinch.
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Brigante avoids the damage to the body.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brigante avoids it.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brigante avoids it.
Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Brigante misses.
Brigante misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brigante bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brigante throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan.
Brigante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brigante 's sensitive parts.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Brigante .
Brigante throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brigante misses with a head kick.
Brigante takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brigante throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carlito Brigante seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Morgan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morgan scores with a head kick.
Brigante throws a leg kick but Morgan moved away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morgan has a takedown stuffed.
Good work by Morgan as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carlito Brigante will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dexter Morgan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Brigante wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Morgan 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 Brigante has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brigante and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Brigante looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
Morgan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morgan feints and then cracks Brigante 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brigante down.
Brigante wants to clinch.
Brigante fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morgan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brigante with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brigante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan.
Brigante throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brigante drives through and clinches with Morgan against the cage.
Brigante throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms.
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Brigante avoids the damage to the body.
Morgan blocks an elbow strike from Brigante .
Morgan tries a knee to the head but Brigante blocks it.
Morgan is trying to stall.
Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morgan cracks a nice hook into Brigante 's ribs.
Morgan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brigante tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brigante attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brigante misses with a few strikes there.
Brigante pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Morgan back to the cage. Brigante follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brigante 's calf.
Dexter Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brigante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brigante ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brigante misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brigante sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Brigante . Those never looked like landing.
Brigante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brigante throws an off balance right hand
and Morgan counters with a body kick that stops Brigante in his tracks momentarily.
Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Brigante .
Morgan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morgan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brigante swats away the attempt to clinch by Morgan.
Brigante tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brigante 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A left lands for Brigante .
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brigante 's waist but Brigante gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morgan off to one side.
Brigante wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Brigante has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Morgan.
Morgan lands with a cross.
Morgan moves into the clinch successfully.
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Brigante avoids the damage to the body.
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Brigante avoids the damage to the body.
Brigante pushes off an throws an elbow but Morgan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Morgan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brigante .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brigante cracks Morgan with a nice body shot.
Brigante avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brigante avoids it.
Brigante tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morgan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brigante blocks it with crossed arms.
Morgan can't break the clinch.
Brigante misses with some punches.
Morgan trying to land knees to the body.
Morgan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brigante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morgan stalling.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Morgan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brigante 's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brigante lands with a light punch inside.
Morgan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brigante misses with a punch on the inside.
Morgan avoids a wild elbow strike from Brigante .
Nice elbow from Brigante .
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 Dexter Morgan.
I think Morgan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Morgan!
Dexter Morgan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cold Cat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cookie Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monster has chosen Cookie Monster Eating Cookie as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Cold Cat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cookie Monster!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cat lands with an overhand left.
Monster avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cat misses with a kick to the body.
Monster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cat is out of range and Monster settles back down.
Cat checks the leg kick.
Monster tries a low kick but Cat avoids it.
Cat throws a body punch but Monster moves out of range.
Monster lands a nice shot to the body.
Monster misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Cat misses.
Cat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Cookie Monster has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cat moves out of range of the leg kick from Monster.
Donk. Monster catches Cat right on the button with a cross.
Cat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Monster throws a right hand that Cat ducks under and follows up with a left that Cat also avoids with ease.
Monster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cat.
Monster blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cat checks a leg kick.
Monster throws a head kick that misses.
Cat misses with a wild body shot.
Cat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cat takes one to the chin there.
Cat moves out of range of the leg kick from Monster.
Monster misses with a hook. Cat ducked under it nicely.
Cat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Monster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Monster loads up on a big right hand but Cat slips the punch.
Cat cracks Monster with a right hand to the side of the head.
Monster lands a jab to Cat's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Cat misses its intended target.
Cat loads up on a big right hand but Monster slips the punch.
Cat throws a nice looking combination but Monster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monster throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Monster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monster looks to land a combination but Cat avoids it well.
Cat throws a hook but Monster blocks it.
Cat clinches with his opponent.
Monster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cat.
Cat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cat content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Monster.
Cat misses with a knee to the head.
Monster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster tries to break free but Cat pushes him back against the cage.
Monster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cat.
Cat has a couple of punches blocked by Monster.
Monster throws a punch but it's blocked by Cat.
Monster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cat has him pressed against the cage.
Cat blocks a body shot from Monster.
Cat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monster.
Monster blocks an uppercut.
Monster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monster doesn't seem bothered though.
Monster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monster misses with a head kick.
Cat misses with a hook. Monster ducked under it nicely.
Cat throws out a powerful jab.
Monster misses with an uppercut. Cat saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cat throws an overhand right that lands on Monster's shoulder, as Monster tries to avoid the shot.
Cat cracks the inside of Monster's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monster slips a straight right by Cat.
Monster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cat.
Monster lands a really nice looking cross but Cat seems unphased.
Cat misses with a hook. Monster ducked under it nicely.
Cat throws a series of punches but Monster avoids them all with ease.
Cat lands a jab to the nose.
Monster shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cat eats them both and turns towards Monster to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cat loads up on a big right hand but Monster slips the punch.
Cat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monster, pushing him back against the cage.
Monster looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cat lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cookie Monster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cookie Monster's cut.
That's time! Cat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cat lands with a slapping head kick.
A swing and a miss from Cat.
Cat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Cat.
Monster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Monster misses with an uppercut.
Monster misses the shot to the body.
Cat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monster in his tracks.
Monster is rocked!
Monster gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cat counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cold Cat!
Post fight, an emotional Cold Cat said 'Goooood eeeeevening Helsinki!!!!.Hope will stay longer here:)'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Dragonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reijo Rymy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rymy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I don't like. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
195 lbs
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192 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Dragonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reijo Rymy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rymy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rymy shoots in but Dragonov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rymy misses with an uppercut. Dragonov saw that one coming.
Dragonov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rymy misses the jab.
Rymy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rymy.
Rymy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dragonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dragonov.
Rymy throws a lazy right hand but Dragonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rymy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dragonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rymy somewhat.
Rymy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragonov.
Dragonov tries to clinch up.
Rymy throws a series of punches but Dragonov avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragonov. Rymy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rymy circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonov pushes Rymy up against the cage in a clinch.
Dragonov with a knee to the head.
Dragonov is pressed up against the cage. Rymy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dragonov down to the mat. Dragonov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marco Dragonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reijo Rymy.
Rymy connects with a body shot.
Good shot there by Dragonov.
Marco Dragonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragonov ducks under a wild hook from Rymy.
Rymy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dragonov rushes Rymy and presses him up against the cage.
Rymy wants a takedown.
Rymy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dragonov.
Rymy jumps guard.
Dragonov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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!
Rymy trying to keep a closed guard but Dragonov is proving a slippery customer.
Dragonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rymy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov wants to stand but Rymy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dragonov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dragonov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Dragonov.
Rymy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dragonov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dragonov breaks Rymy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dragonov wanted to stand there but Rymy had control of the position.
Dragonov gets to his feet. Rymy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dragonov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dragonov moves in looking to clinch but Rymy pushes him off.
Rymy misses with a low kick.
Dragonov is looking to clinch.
Rymy tests Dragonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rymy connects with a body shot that sends Dragonov's belly button to the back.
Dragonov clinches up with Rymy and pushes him back against the cage.
Dragonov manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Rymy as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rymy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dragonov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Dragonov avoids the body shot from Rymy.
Dragonov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A swing and a miss from Rymy.
Rymy swings for the body but Dragonov moves out of range.
Dragonov tries to clinch but Rymy is having none of it.
Rymy scores with a jab. Dragonov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rymy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rymy wants to slow Dragonov down by chopping away at his legs.
Dragonov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rymy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dragonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Rymy looks to throw the jab but Dragonov is out of range.
Dragonov lands with a good body shot.
Rymy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reijo Rymy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rymy throws a sloppy head kick and Dragonov moves out of range easily.
Rymy misses with a hook
and Dragonov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dragonov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dragonov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dragonov has a couple of punches blocked by Rymy.
Dragonov looking to throw knees to the head but Rymy is blocking nicely.
Rymy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dragonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dragonov is looking to wear down Rymy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dragonov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rymy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dragonov tries to clinch up.
Dragonov scores with a hook.
Dragonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rymy is just out of range.
Rymy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dragonov on the side of the head.
Dragonov is looking to clinch but Rymy is avoiding it.
Rymy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rymy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rymy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rymy misses with a two punch combination.
Rymy lands with a cross.
Rymy walks into a left hand.
Dragonov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fighters circling - Dragonov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rymy lands a body shot.
Rymy looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragonov is just out of range.
Rymy moves away from the strike by Dragonov.
Rymy connects with a single shot there.
Dragonov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circling - Rymy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Rymy. Those never looked like landing.
Rymy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reijo Rymy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragonov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rymy was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragonov.
Rymy gets tackled into the cage by Dragonov. Dragonov maintains the clinch.
Rymy drags the fight down to the ground.
Dragonov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rymy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dragonov content to stall in guard here.
Dragonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rymy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rymy working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dragonov is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov throws a jab when Rymy was well out of range.
Rymy throws a right and a left that Dragonov avoids nicely.
Rymy lands a right hook to the body.
Rymy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dragonov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rymy in his tracks.
Rymy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragonov manages to avoid it.
Rymy throws a leg kick but Dragonov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dragonov defending well as Rymy loads up on a big left hand.
Rymy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dragonov throws a right hand that Rymy ducks under and follows up with a left that Rymy also avoids with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Dragonov.
Rymy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragonov moves away.
Rymy misses with a few strikes there.
Dragonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dragonov misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rymy missing with a left hand there. Dragonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dragonov connects with a body shot.
Rymy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragonov checks a low kick from Rymy.
Marco Dragonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragonov throws a sloppy head kick and Rymy moves out of range easily.
Rymy throws a solid leg kick but Dragonov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rymy.
Rymy catches Dragonov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dragonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rymy.
Dragonov is looking to clinch but Rymy is avoiding it.
Dragonov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dragonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dragonov checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragonov clinches.
Dragonov taking a breather.
Rymy has Dragonov pressed against the cage, preventing Dragonov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dragonov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rymy backwards.
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 Marco Dragonov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dragonov tries to clinch up but Rymy circles away and keeps his distance.
Dragonov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rymy moves out of range as Dragonov strikes.
Rymy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dragonov.
Rymy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragonov.
Dragonov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rymy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rymy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rymy walks into a jab.
Dragonov is looking to clinch but Rymy is avoiding it.
Dragonov instigates a clinch.
Dragonov breaks the clinch.
Dragonov throws a shot to the body.
Rymy scores a takedown into full mount!
Dragonov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rymy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rymy throws a strike there. Dragonov manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Rymy trying to control from half guard but Dragonov is working away.
Dragonov has one foot on Rymy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dragonov blocks a head kick by Rymy.
Rymy misses with the combination.
A good leg kick by Dragonov.
Dragonov cracks Rymy with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rymy moves forwards but Dragonov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dragonov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rymy.
A big right from Rymy misses.
Dragonov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rymy's head.
Rymy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dragonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rymy somewhat.
Dragonov misses with a head kick.
Dragonov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dragonov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragonov scores with a head kick. Rymy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dragonov throws a chopping leg kick but Rymy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dragonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragonov tries to clinch but Rymy moves out of range.
Rymy scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rymy 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 Dragonov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dragonov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dragonov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rymy throws a lazy right hand but Dragonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good work by Dragonov as he checks the leg kick.
Rymy walks into a straight right hand from Dragonov.
Rymy looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragonov is just out of range.
Dragonov misses with an uppercut. Rymy saw that one coming.
Rymy misses with a body shot.
Dragonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rymy missing with a left hand there. Dragonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rymy looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragonov is just out of range.
Dragonov tries to clinch up.
Dragonov tries to clinch but Rymy moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rymy misses with a wild body shot.
Dragonov gets a clinch.
Rymy is trying to force a seperation but Dragonov has the dominant position.
A short right from Rymy.
A shot in the inside from Dragonov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragonov lands a left hand.
Rymy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rymy is trying to pull guard but Dragonov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marco Dragonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reijo Rymy.
Dragonov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragonov.
Dragonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rymy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rymy throws a right hand that Dragonov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dragonov also avoids with ease.
Dragonov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dragonov throws a body punch but Rymy moves out of range.
Dragonov throws a sloppy head kick and Rymy moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Dragonov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dragonov 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irwin comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - T.N.T. 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 light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Irwin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Silakka!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Irwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silakka thows a body kick. Irwin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Irwin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silakkas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silakka tries to land a leg kick but Irwin saw it coming and moves away.
Silakka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silakka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irwin cracks Silakka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Irwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silakka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Irwin swings for the body but Silakka moves out of range.
Irwin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silakka misses with a leg kick.
Silakka scores with a spinning back kick!
Silakka ducks under a wild hook from Irwin.
Irwin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Irwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Irwin.
Irwin throws a wild body kick that Silakka sees coming a mile off.
Silakka throws a body punch but Irwin moves out of range.
Silakka cracks Irwin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Irwin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silakka is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silakka tries to clinch up but Irwin circles away and keeps his distance.
Silakka is still on wobbly legs! Can Irwin finish him?
Silakka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Irwin is breathing heavily.
Irwin throws a head kick that misses.
Silakka tries to land a front kick but Irwin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silakka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Irwin is out of range and Silakka settles back down.
Silakka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Irwin misses with a kick to the body.
Silakka misses with a body kick.
Irwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Silakka.
Silakka is looking to clinch.
Irwin throws a quick head kick that knocks Silakka silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Irwin is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paul Irwin!
Paul Irwin retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Paul Irwin 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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