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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Fernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finn has chosen Von Bondies - C'mon c'mon as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Fernan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mickey Finn!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Fernan.
Finn 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.
Finn shoots in and gets a takedown into Fernan's guard.
Finn postures up in Fernan's guard and throws a big left but Fernan blocks it.
Finn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fernan looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernan, not yet.
Fernan controls Finn momentarily but Finn frees himself.
Fernan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Finn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Finn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fernan wants to control but Finn postures up.
Finn misses with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernan tries to improve position but can't.
Finn lands some shots froms side control.
Finn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Finn scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fernan is trying to control Finn's posture but Finn avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Check out the look on Finn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Finn throws a strike aimed at the side of Fernan's head but Fernan avoids it well.
Finn working the body and head with strikes.
Finn trying to control the position but Fernan is working away.
Check out the look on Finn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fernan holds on to Finn's head and controls the position momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fernan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finn scores with punches from side control.
Finn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Fernan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fernan is looking for a sweep.
Finn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Finn working the ground and pound from side control.
Finn throws an elbow but Fernan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Finn scoring with punches from side control.
It looks like Robert Fernan has been cut.
Fernan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Finn connects with a decent elbow.
Fernan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fernan is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Finn lands a nice short elbow.
Fernan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Finn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Finn's back!
Finn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fernan's guard. Nice work there by Finn.
Finn preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Finn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fernan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Finn throwing strikes from guard but Fernan blocks nicely.
Finn chips away with some ground and pound.
Fernan keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
Finn throwing strikes but missing.
Finn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fernan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Finn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Finn is looking to work some ground and pound but Fernan has wrist control.
Finn is looking to work some ground and pound but Fernan has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Finn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Finn preventing the sweep.
Finn throws an elbow that misses. Fernan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Finn's guard. Nice move by Fernan!
Finn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernan trying to control but Finn is working from the bottom.
Fernan wants to pass the guard but Finn is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finn has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fernan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Finn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Fernan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fernan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finn is out of range and Fernan settles back down.
Finn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finn shoots for a takedown but Fernan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Finn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fernan momentarily.
Finn throws a jab when Fernan was well out of range.
Fernan tries to close the distance and clinch but Finn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Finn misses with a right hand
and Fernan counters with a nice body kick.
Finn works over Fernan's head and body with a nice combination.
Finn misses with a body shot.
Finn looks to land a left hand but Fernan moved out of range nicely.
Fernan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finn.
Finn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robert Fernan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernan throws a sloppy head kick and Finn moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernan moves away from the strike by Finn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Fernan with that takedown attempt.
Finn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fernan checks it well.
Fernan tries to clinch up but Finn circles away and keeps his distance.
Finn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finn keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernan throws a one two combo.
It looks like Mickey Finn has been cut.
Fernan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mickey Finn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernan defending well as Finn loads up on a big left hand.
Fernan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fernan throws a leg kick that misses.
Fernan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Finn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finn looks to land a right hand but Fernan moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Finn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fernan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finn.
Fernan looks for a takedown but Finn sprawls well.
Finn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Finn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fernan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fernan stuffs the takedown.
Finn scores with a body shot.
Finn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finn closes the distance and clinches up with Fernan, looking for a takedown. Finn pushes Fernan against the cage but Fernan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robert Fernan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Finn.
Fernan tries to close the distance and clinch but Finn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Finn moves out of range of the body kick from Fernan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fernan is looking to slow Finn down with leg kicks.
Fernan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Finn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fernan somewhat.
Finn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mickey Finn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fernan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Finn tries to score with some ground and pound. Fernan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fernan parries the strikes from Finn easily there. Finn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fernan to escape.
Finn working the ground and pound.
Finn moves into full mount!
Finn with shots to the head and body - Fernan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernan wants to hold on but Finn pushes him away.
Fernan taking shots to the head.
Robert Fernan's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fernan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Robert Fernan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fernan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fernan has hold of Finn's hands but Finn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jeez, Robert Fernan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robert Fernan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mickey Finn!
Our winner, Mickey Finn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kid Kamakazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamakazi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cooking by the book. Shields has chosen Last Resort - Papa Roach as his entrance music. Kid Kamakazi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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136 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kid Kamakazi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Shields!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Shields misses its intended target.
Shields throws out a powerful jab.
Kamakazi misses with a body kick.
Michael Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamakazi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kamakazi fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Shields misses its intended target.
Kamakazi staying out of range there.
Shields shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kamakazi eats them both and turns towards Shields to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kamakazi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Shields misses.
Shields dips to his left and cracks Kamakazi with an uppercut!
Shields is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Shields. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shields.
Kamakazi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shields misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamakazi.
Shields looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamakazi is just out of range.
Shields throws a shot from downtown. Kamakazi moves away and avoids it.
Shields throws a shot from downtown. Kamakazi moves away and avoids it.
Shields misses with a body punch
and Kamakazi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kamakazi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shields sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Kamakazi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields scores with a jab. Kamakazi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kamakazi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shields manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Kamakazi.
Shields lands with a shot to the body.
Shields cracks Kamakazi with an open hand slap.
Shields cracks Kamakazi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Shields.
Kamakazi misses with a head kick.
Shields misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Shields catches Kamakazi right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamakazi.
Shields throws a shot from downtown. Kamakazi moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shields darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shields throws a body punch but Kamakazi moves out of range.
Shields keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shields misses the shot to the body.
Shields slaps away a takedown attempt from Kamakazi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kid Kamakazi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields scores with the left hand. Kamakazi knows he should have avoided that one.
Shields lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shields scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kamakazi in his tracks.
Shields fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamakazi manages to avoid it.
Kamakazi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shields quickly recovers to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamakazi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shields's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields controlling the position well.
Kamakazi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shields is trying to get back to full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Shields dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice defenses there by Kamakazi.
Kamakazi closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Kamakazi to work.
Shields manages to break the clinch.
Kamakazi slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shields counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamakazi moves away.
Shields swings widly with a right hand
and Kamakazi counters with a nice leg kick.
Kamakazi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shields checks a leg kick nicely.
Kamakazi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shields paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shields has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kamakazi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shields throws an off balance right hand
and Kamakazi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Some wild striking there from Shields.
A left lands for Shields.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields throws a shot from downtown. Kamakazi moves away and avoids it.
Shields misses the jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shields enables Kamakazi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shields manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shields working a defensive guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamakazi tries to free his leg and advance position but Shields is retaining full guard.
Kamakazi trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Kid Kamakazi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shields scores with a body shot.
Kamakazi throws a series of punches but Shields moves out of range.
Shields moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kamakazi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kamakazi staying out of range there.
Shields misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi walks into a left hand.
Shields throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kamakazi throws a right hand that Shields ducks under and follows up with a left that Shields also avoids with ease.
Shields connects with a single shot there.
Shields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamakazi manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamakazi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shields jabs Kamakazi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid body kick from Kamakazi.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Shields will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Kamakazi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shields misses with a looping left.
Kamakazi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamakazi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shields throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamakazi counters with a three punch combo that has Shields backing up. Shields nods at Kamakazi to acknowledge the strikes.
Kamakazi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kamakazi takes one to the chin there.
Shields throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamakazi counters with a good low kick that Shields was not able to check.
Nice defenses there by Kamakazi.
Shields thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamakazi scores with a takedown into Shields's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakazi wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.
Shields has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kamakazi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kamakazi prevents Shields from improving his position.
Kid Kamakazi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shields does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shields avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi trying to control the action but Shields is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shields trying to hold on to Kamakazi's head to control him but Kamakazi postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shields dodges the punch combination from Kamakazi.
Shields just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields looks to land a right hand but Kamakazi moved out of range.
Shields rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamakazi counters with a leg kick.
Kamakazi connects with a solid leg kick.
Michael Shields seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamakazi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shields manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shields with a nice cross.
Michael Shields is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamakazi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shields as he avoids it easily.
Kamakazi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kamakazi slips a jab from Shields.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields thuds a left hand into Kamakazi's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shields. Kamakazi does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from Kamakazi misses.
Shields waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamakazi.
Kamakazi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shields.
Kamakazi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shields.
Shields lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shields circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shields feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kamakazis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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 Kid Kamakazi.
I think Shields has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Page Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winjkin William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is like moths to flames. The key to victory for Page Knight has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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26
144 lbs
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130 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Page Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Winjkin William!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Anni Minnem�ki and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but William moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
William clinches.
Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. William is defending well for now.
Knight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from William.
William just leaning against Knight, taking a breather.
William lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from William.
William lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knight tries to land knees in the clinch but William avoids the damage to the body.
Knight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and William avoids it.
William lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from William.
William pressing his opponent against the cage.
William using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
William lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from William.
William is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from William.
Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. William is defending well for now.
Knight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from William.
Knight missing with knees to the body.
William lands a right hand.
William managing to block the knees to the body from Knight.
William is leaning against Knight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knight missing with knees to the body.
Knight dodges an elbow strike from William.
Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. William is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Knight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
William taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and William avoids it.
Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for William.
William on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
William creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by William.
William stalling the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for William.
William lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Knight managing to block the knees to the body from William.
Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
William avoiding damage as Knight throws knees to the body.
William stalling the fight.
William digs a right hand underneath Knight's ribcage. Knight let out a lung full of air as it connected.
William throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knight blocks it with crossed arms.
William managing to block the knees to the body from Knight.
William lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and William avoids it.
William avoiding damage as Knight throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight being controlled against the cage.
Knight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and William avoids it.
Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. William is defending well for now.
William misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knight.
A frustrated look appears on Knight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
William on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
William pushes Knight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
William is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knight missing with knees to the body.
Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for William.
The referee is keeping an eye on William - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
William tries to land knees in the clinch but Knight avoids the damage to the body.
William leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to land knees in the clinch but William avoids the damage to the body.
Knight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and William avoids it.
William tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
William has Knight pushed against the cage.
William with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knight trying to land knees to the body.
William managing to block the knees to the body from Knight.
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!
William leaning his opponent against the cage.
William on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, William creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
William takes one on the button.
William throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for Knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Winjkin William dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Knight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and William counters with a body kick that stops Knight in his tracks momentarily.
William misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knight lands a glancing blow to the side of William's head.
Page Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
William tries to clinch there but Knight circles away.
William throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
William is looking to chop away at Knight's legs.
Knight throws a combination. William tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
William has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
William tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knight avoids it.
William on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
William digs a right hand underneath Knight's ribcage. Knight let out a lung full of air as it connected.
William on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
William is working Knight over against the cage.
Knight dodges an elbow strike from William.
William managing to block the knees to the body from Knight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from William.
William avoiding damage as Knight throws knees to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from William in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
William digs a right hand underneath Knight's ribcage. Knight let out a lung full of air as it connected.
William tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
William pushes off an throws an elbow but Knight leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Knight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. William is defending well for now.
William lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and William avoids it.
Knight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from William.
A quick uppercut on the inside from William.
William taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. William is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for William.
William lands a body shot in the clinch.
William avoiding damage as Knight throws knees to the body.
Knight managing to block the knees to the body from William.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
William has Knight pushed against the cage.
William lands with a short head shot on the inside.
William managing to block the knees to the body from Knight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from William.
Knight avoids a wild elbow strike from William.
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knight misses with a two punch combination.
William throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
Knight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
William has closed the distance and engaged Knight in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by William.
William on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knight prevents a body shot from William.
Knight missing with knees to the body.
Knight tries to land knees in the clinch but William avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
William scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
William on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
William scores with a hook to the body.
Knight letting William take a breather here.
William lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Knight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knight missing with knees to the body.
Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from William.
William is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
William avoiding damage as Knight throws knees to the body.
Knight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from William.
William tries to land knees in the clinch but Knight avoids the damage to the body.
William stalling against the cage.
William throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knight blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to land knees in the clinch but William avoids the damage to the body.
Knight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from William.
William managing to block the knees to the body from Knight.
William taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
William lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. William is defending well for now.
Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. William is defending well for now.
William blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
William cracks Knight with a nice body shot.
Winjkin William seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
William with an attempt at a knee that misses.
William missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
William lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and William avoids it.
William lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from William.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Winjkin William showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
William has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. William is defending well for now.
William stalls.
William scores with a shot to the side of Knight's head.
Knight missing with knees to the body.
Knight managing to block the knees to the body from William.
William lands a body punch in the clinch.
William lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
William holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and William avoids it.
William lands a shoulder strike.
William tries to land knees in the clinch but Knight avoids the damage to the body.
Knight tries to land knees in the clinch but William avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from William.
William is working Knight over against the cage.
Knight missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
William throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knights head.
William stalls.
The crowd are getting on William's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
William managing to block the knees to the body from Knight.
Knight working William over with knees to the body.
William has Knight pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from William.
William missing with knees to the body.
William missing with knees to the body.
William blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Page Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. William is defending well for now.
William on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from William - that landed with a thud.
William lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from William.
Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. William is defending well for now.
William stalling.
Knight is trying to break the clinch but William has him pressed against the cage.
William tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knight avoids it.
William struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
William lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from William.
A right hook to the body lands for William.
William looking to throw knees to the head but Knight is blocking nicely.
Knight blocks the elbow strike.
William stalling against the cage.
William looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
William digs a right hand underneath Knight's ribcage. Knight let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from William.
William scores with a hook to the body.
Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. William is defending well for now.
William displaying some good clinch control by pressing Knight up against the cage.
William looking to throw knees to the head but Knight is blocking nicely.
William avoiding damage as Knight throws knees to the body.
Knight trying to land knees to the body.
Knight avoiding damage as William throws knees to the body.
William holding his opponent close, against the cage.
William blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
William tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
William missing with knees to the body.
Knight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, William just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knight's brow.
William throws an elbow that misses.
William misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knight.
William lands a body shot in the clinch.
William misses with an elbow strike.
Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. William is defending well for now.
Knight prevents a body shot from William.
William managing to block the knees to the body from Knight.
Knight trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on William - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from William.
Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. William is defending well for now.
Winjkin William is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
William misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winjkin William comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got William winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winjkin William!
Winjkin William 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Negreanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klahan Sunan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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30
215 lbs
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25
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Negreanu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klahan Sunan !
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negreanu thumps Sunan with a low kick.
Sunan misses the shot to the body.
Sunan wants to clinch but Negreanu slips to the side
and Negreanu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sunan 's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Negreanu wants to control from the top but Sunan keeps moving.
Negreanu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sunan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sunan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Negreanu is controlling him.
Negreanu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Negreanu chips away with some ground and pound.
Negreanu lands a couple of elbows.
Sunan wants to stand but Negreanu is controlling the position.
Sunan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sunan being controlled here, momentarily.
Negreanu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreanu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sunan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Negreanu looking to pass the guard.
Sunan keeping moving, preventing Negreanu from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Daniel Negreanu just wasn't active enough.
Sunan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Negreanu, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sunan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Sunan 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Sunan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Negreanu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sunan is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Klahan Sunan .
Negreanu just misses with a punch to the body.
Negreanu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sunan just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Negreanu with that takedown attempt.
Negreanu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Klahan Sunan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sunan . Negreanu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klahan Sunan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunan staying out of range there.
Negreanu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Negreanu avoids the body shot from Sunan .
Sunan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Negreanu.
Sunan has managed to clinch.
Sunan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sunan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Negreanu pulls Sunan into guard.
Negreanu working for a triangle but Sunan defends it easily.
Negreanu looking for a sweep. Not yet Negreanu, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunan wants to stand and escape but instead Negreanu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Negreanu looking to pass the guard.
Negreanu stops Sunan from standing up.
Negreanu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Negreanu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sunan is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Negreanu controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sunan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Negreanu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Sunan .
Sunan swings for the body but Negreanu moves out of range.
Sunan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Negreanu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sunan - the referee stops the clock and Negreanu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sunan . Negreanu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sunan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Negreanu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sunan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sunan wants to land a leg kick but Negreanu is out of range.
Negreanu shoots in and drives through. Sunan sprawls well.
Sunan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Negreanu wants to clinch.
Negreanu keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Negreanu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Negreanu scores a takedown into full mount!
Sunan tries to buck Negreanu off but he can't manage it.
Negreanu moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sunan has worked his arm free - good work by Sunan !
Sunan is not content to let Negreanu control the position.
Negreanu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Negreanu trying to control the action but Sunan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Negreanu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sunan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Negreanu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sunan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Negreanu momentarily.
Negreanu keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Negreanu.
Sunan slips under a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Negreanu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sunan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sunan tries to score with a low kick but Negreanu moves his leg out of the way.
Sunan connects with a looping right hand.
Klahan Sunan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sunan punishes Negreanu's body with a nice straight punch.
Sunan misses with a body shot.
A jab from Negreanu does it's job there.
Sunan throws a body punch but Negreanu moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunan wants to clinch
and Negreanu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sunan scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sunan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Negreanu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sunan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Negreanu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sunan tries to close the distance and clinch but Negreanu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Negreanu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sunan tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sunan looks to score with a jab to the body but Negreanu is just out of range.
Negreanu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sunan .
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Klahan Sunan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A left and a right from Sunan both land. Nice combination.
Negreanu throws a lazy right hand but Sunan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sunan misses with a leg kick
and Negreanu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sunan throws a wild body kick that Negreanu sees coming a mile off.
Sunan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Negreanu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sunan 's head.
Sunan is rocked!
Negreanu dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Sunan has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Daniel Negreanu!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Negreanu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rogers Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Spatz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Housequake. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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159 lbs
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157 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rogers Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Spatz!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurstr�m.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spatz if he has to take too many more of those.
Spatz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nelson pinned against the cage. Nelson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spatz just misses with a punch to the body.
Spatz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nelson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nelson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nelson working the ground and pound.
Nelson in side control, throwing shots but Spatz defends.
Nelson throws a strike aimed at the side of Spatz's head but Spatz avoids it well.
Spatz tries to improve position but can't.
Spatz gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spatz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nelson passes to side control.
Nelson lands some shots froms side control.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Spatz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson scores with punches from side control.
Spatz tries to buck Nelson off but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson working the ground and pound from side control.
Nelson working away.
Nelson advances to full mount.
Spatz can't escape the position.
Nelson looking to finish Spatz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Spatz!
Nelson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Spatz's face.
Spatz is rocked!
Nelson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Spatz is still in real trouble! Can Nelson finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Spatz! More shots from Nelson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rogers Nelson!
Rogers Nelson gave a mention to OVERDOSE Factory: Q159.2 Energy and more! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Lice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Zed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
200 lbs
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199 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimbo Lice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Angelo Zed!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnem�ki and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zed throws an overhand right that lands on Lice's shoulder, as Lice tries to avoid the shot.
Zed looks to land a combination but Lice avoids it well.
Zed misses with a few strikes there.
Zed misses with a series of wild punches.
Zed motions for Lice to come forward. Zed throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lice wants to clinch up but Zed keeps it at a distance.
Zed throws a shot from downtown. Lice moves away and avoids it.
Zed throws a head kick but Lice moves out of range.
Lice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lice tries to clinch but Zed moves out of range.
Zed throws a head kick that misses
and Lice counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lice misses with a punch on the inside.
Lice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Lice.
Zed tries to circle away but Lice has him pinned against the cage.
Lice throws a punch but it's blocked by Zed.
Zed tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lice avoids it.
Lice lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lice lands a left hand.
Zed missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zed as Lice tries to tie him up.
A short right from Zed.
Zed is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lice is defending well for now.
Zed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lice has him pressed against the cage.
Zed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zed is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Lice.
Zed looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zed misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lice.
Zed tries to break the clinch but Lice is controlling the position.
Lice keeps control of Zed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zed is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zed takes a shot to the head.
Zed throws a punch but it's blocked by Lice.
Lice gets through Zed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zed tries a body shot but Lice blocks it.
Lice blocks an uppercut.
Lice digs a right hand underneath Zed's ribcage. Zed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lice blocks a body shot from Zed.
Lice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lice has him pressed against the cage.
Zed prevents a body shot from Lice.
Zed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zed throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zed tries to work over Lice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lice misses with a punch to the body.
Lice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zed has a couple of punches blocked by Lice.
A head punch on the inside from Zed fails to land.
Zed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zed tries a body shot but Lice blocks it.
Zed lands with a right to the head.
Zed breaks from the clinch.
Zed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zed misses with a few strikes there.
Lice checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lice is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Lice.
Zed thuds his shin into the meat of Lice's side.
Lice has Zed up against the cage in a clinch.
Zed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lice stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zed.
Lice looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lice has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zed swats away the attempt to clinch by Lice.
Lice dodges the punch combination from Zed.
Lice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zed.
A jab from Zed misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zed misses with a two punch combination.
Lice takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zed.
Lice drives through and clinches with Zed against the cage.
Lice lands with a light punch inside.
Lice swings wildly with an uppercut but Zed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lice can't find room to land a body shot as Zed controls the action.
Zed tries to work over Lice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lice lands a body shot.
Lice is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lice lands a hook that snaps the head of Zed backwards.
Zed manages to break the clinch.
Lice fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Angelo Zed will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lice's calf.
Lice tries to clinch up.
Lice pushes Zed up against the cage in a clinch.
Zed lands a shoulder strike.
Lice misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Lice fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zed.
A head punch on the inside from Lice fails to land.
Lice prevents a body shot from Zed.
Lice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zed misses with a knee to the head.
Zed lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zed backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lice tries a body shot but Zed blocks it.
Lice lands with a light punch inside.
Zed has a couple of punches blocked by Lice.
Zed tries a body shot but Lice blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zed tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lice avoids it.
Lice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lice needs to keep his hands up - Zed had a free shot at his head there.
Zed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Angelo Zed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lice takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lice checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Angelo Zed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lice clinches up with Zed and pushes him back against the cage.
Lice lands with a right to the head.
Lice avoiding damage as Zed throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lice slowing the pace effectively.
Lice digs a right hand into Zed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zed's gas tank.
Zed breaks the clinch.
Zed misses with a wild body shot.
Zed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lice closes the distance and pushes Zed back into the cage.
Lice tries to work over Zed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lice keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zed's efforts to push away.
Zed tries a body shot but Lice blocks it.
Zed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zed lands a hook that snaps the head of Lice backwards.
Lice lands with a left to the head.
Zed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zed is trying to break the clinch but Lice has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lice.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zed creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Lice scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zed backwards.
Zed blocking some punches.
Zed prevents a body shot from Lice.
Lice scores with a shot to the side of Zed's head.
Lice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zed tries a body shot but Lice blocks it.
Zed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lice steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zed. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zed lands a big head kick that sends Lice tumbling to the mat! Zed takes a step backwards and waves Lice back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Lice ducks under a wild hook from Zed.
Zed misses with a left hand
and Lice counters with a straight right hand.
Lice dodges the punch combination from Zed.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zed.
Zed looks to score with a jab to the body but Lice is just out of range.
Zed misses with a leg kick
enabling Lice to counter with a crisp jab.
Zed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick from Zed misses.
Lice tries to clinch but Zed moves out of range.
Zed avoids the body shot from Lice.
Zed throws a leg kick which misses Lice's front leg but catches the back leg as Lice tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zed just misses with a punch to the body.
Zed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zed clobbers Lice with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lice forces Zed back against the cage and clinches.
Lice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zed tries a knee to the head but Lice blocks it.
Zed misses with some punches.
Zed manages to break the clinch.
Zed loads up on a big right hand but Lice slips the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lice.
Zed takes one to the chin there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Zed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lice on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zed throws a jab when Lice was well out of range.
Zed misses with a kick to the body.
Zed throws a push kick but Lice slaps the foot to one side.
Lice checks a low kick from Zed.
Zed throws a low kick but Lice avoids it.
Zed lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lice backs up against the cage.
Lice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lice slips under a jab.
Lice doesn't manage to clinch there - Zed circles away.
Zed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zed jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zed lands with a cross.
Zed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Lice keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zed throws the kick towards the body but Lice avoids it.
Lice fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zed throws a body kick that misses
and Lice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zed looks to land a body kick but Lice moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lice. Zed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lice moves into range and clinches up with Zed.
Lice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lice lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zed backwards.
Zed is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lice is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zed.
Lice lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lice pushes Zed back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lice digs a right hand into Zed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zed's gas tank.
Lice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kimbo Lice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angelo Zed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Zed's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lice dips a shoulder and cracks Zed with a mighty uppercut! Zed falls back against the cage and Lice unloads with a barrage of strikes! Zed is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lice screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Lice!
An out of breath Kimbo Lice thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Duddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duddy's entrance music is Dropkick Murphys - 'Loyal to No One'. A fine choice. Great comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Adiemus kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
196 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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201 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Duddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Great!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Great takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Duddy avoids the head kick by Great.
Duddy digs a good hook to Great's body.
Duddy lands with a right hand.
It looks like Alexander Great has been cut.
A jab from Duddy misses.
Duddy scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duddy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duddy misses with a straight right.
Great moves out of range as Duddy strikes.
Duddy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Great is rocked!
Great leaves his chin hanging out and Duddy seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Great crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Duddy!
An out of breath John Duddy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamey Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stout has chosen Disturbed - Criminal as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
170 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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168 lbs
18 - 15 - 0 |
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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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamey Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Stout!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stout fails to land with a series of punches.
Mills takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stout lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stout lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mills takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stout swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stout fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stout throws the kick towards the body but Mills avoids it.
Sam Stout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stout changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stout fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mills is out of range.
Mills thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick there by Stout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mills.
Stout tries to bum rush Mills with a series of wild strikes but Mills uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stout fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mills manages to avoid it.
Stout lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mills's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Stout misses the target.
A right-left combo lands from Stout.
Mills throws a jab when Stout was well out of range.
Mills chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stout can pounce on him.
Stout takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mills waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stout lands with an uppercut that bounces Mills off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stout tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stout is looking to slow Mills down with leg kicks.
Mills pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stout pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stout scores with a hook.
Mills is rocked!
Stout drops Mills with a straight right hand, right on the button! Stout follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Stout!
A relieved looking Sam Stout thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juska Timoska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ting Yan Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wang has chosen Minority - Green Day as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ting Yan Wang was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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196 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juska Timoska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ting Yan Wang!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timoska lands a nice shot to the body.
Juska Timoska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Wang misses the target.
Timoska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timoska tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wang dodges the punch combination from Timoska.
Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timoska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wang.
Timoska shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wang is trying to improve his position.
Timoska lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wang takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timoska creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Timoska off and has taken his back!
Timoska tries to escape the position.
Wang is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Timoska up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang is not going to allow Timoska to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Timoska's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wang looking to break Timoska's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Timoska remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Timoska is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Timoska taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ting Yan Wang!
Ting Yan Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Topohanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adamh Pearse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Topohanta kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DJ Proteus : Illuminati. Adamh Pearse acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pekka Topohanta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adamh Pearse!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Topohanta takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Topohanta throws a hook but Pearse blocks it.
Topohanta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pearse is out of range and Topohanta settles back down.
Pearse throws a right and a left that Topohanta avoids nicely.
Topohanta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pearse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearse misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Topohanta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearse misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Topohanta counters with a solid body kick.
Pearse looks gassed!
Topohanta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Topohanta delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearse just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Topohanta.
It looks like Adamh Pearse has been cut.
Topohanta throws a head kick that misses.
Pearse tries to close the distance and clinch but Topohanta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pearse throws a jab but it's blocked by Topohanta.
Topohanta throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Topohanta lunges at Pearse with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pearse's hand.
Pearse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearse takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Topohanta finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oooooh!!! Topohanta has knocked Pearse down with a huge combo! Topohanta steps away and waves a wobbly Pearse back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Pearse is rocked!
Topohanta ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Pearse's jaw. Pearse's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Topohanta does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Topohanta!
Pekka Topohanta retains his heavyweight title!
Pekka Topohanta thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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