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PCL 107: Alexandria Eschatê PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osvaldo Torrado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danush Towraghondi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Towraghondi has chosen Coal Chamber - Amir of the Desert as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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220 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Osvaldo Torrado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danush Towraghondi!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Towraghondi closes the distance and clinches up with Torrado, looking for a takedown. Towraghondi pushes Torrado against the cage but Torrado circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Towraghondi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Torrado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Towraghondi somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Towraghondi is defended easily by Torrado.
Osvaldo Torrado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danush Towraghondi.
Torrado digs a good hook to Towraghondi's body.
Torrado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Towraghondi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Torrado tests Towraghondi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Towraghondi fails to land the takedown.
Torrado gets caught napping as Towraghondi dives in and scores a takedown. Torrado manages to retain guard.
Towraghondi trying to control the position from guard on top but Torrado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torrado is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrado is taking a breather. Towraghondi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Torrado stops Towraghondi from getting back to his feet.
Torrado stands up out of the half guard.
Torrado cracks Towraghondi with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown by Towraghondi or perhaps it was just good defense by Torrado which made him look bad.
Torrado moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Towraghondi walks into a straight right hand from Torrado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrado tries to sprawl but Towraghondi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Torrado is pressing down on Towraghondi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torrado is pulling down on Towraghondi's head to control his posture.
Torrado keeping full guard, as Towraghondi tries to pass.
Towraghondi throwing strikes from guard but Torrado blocks nicely.
Torrado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Torrado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Towraghondi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Torrado manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Torrado is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrado tests Towraghondi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Towraghondi shoots in but no luck this time.
Towraghondi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Towraghondi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Torrado was covering up waiting for the punch and Towraghondi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torrado pulls Towraghondi in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osvaldo Torrado dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Torrado lands a body shot.
Torrado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Towraghondi walks into a jab.
Towraghondi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Torrado finds it's way round the side to connect with Towraghondi's head.
Towraghondi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Torrado. No joy for Towraghondi on that attempt.
Towraghondi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Torrado is fending him off so far but Towraghondi persists. Nope, Torrado circles away and we're back to standing.
Osvaldo Torrado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danush Towraghondi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Torrado.
Torrado throws a good cross that connects.
Torrado slaps away a takedown attempt from Towraghondi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Torrado slips a straight right by Towraghondi.
Towraghondi misses with a takedown attempt - Torrado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Torrado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Towraghondi takes one on the button.
Osvaldo Torrado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Towraghondi fails to land the takedown.
Towraghondi shoots in for a takedown but Torrado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Torrado lands a jab to the nose.
Torrado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Torrado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Towraghondi tries for a takedown but Torrado sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Towraghondi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torrado avoids the body shot from Towraghondi.
Osvaldo Torrado is winning the standup battle so far.
Towraghondi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Torrado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Towraghondi.
Torrado stuffs the takedown.
Good exchange - Torrado coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Towraghondi slips a jab from Torrado.
The fighters circle momentarily. Torrado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Towraghondi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Torrado finds it's way round the side to connect with Towraghondi's head.
Towraghondi with a poor takedown
and Torrado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Towraghondi shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torrado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Towraghondi's hands.
Torrado sizes up Towraghondi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osvaldo Torrado dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Torrado stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torrado wants it to stay on the feet.
A left lands for Torrado.
Torrado lands with an uppercut that bounces Towraghondi off the cage and back into range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Towraghondi shoots in but Torrado avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Torrado thuds a left hand into Towraghondi's body.
Towraghondi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Osvaldo Torrado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danush Towraghondi.
Torrado connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Towraghondi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Torrado's waist but Torrado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Towraghondi off to one side.
Torrado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Towraghondi.
Torrado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Towraghondi misses with a takedown attempt - Torrado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Towraghondi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Towraghondi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Towraghondi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torrado avoids it really well and circles away.
Torrado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Torrado shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Towraghondi eats them both and turns towards Torrado to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Towraghondi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Towraghondi slips under a jab from Torrado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Towraghondi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Torrado counters with a straight right hand.
Towraghondi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Torrado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Osvaldo Torrado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Torrado scores with a hook to the body. Towraghondi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Towraghondi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Torrado's waist but Torrado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Towraghondi off to one side.
Towraghondi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Torrado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Towraghondi shoots in for a takedown but Torrado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Towraghondi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torrado throws out a powerful jab.
Torrado lands a slapping body shot.
Towraghondi shoots for a takedown but Torrado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torrado.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torrado cracks Towraghondi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Danush Towraghondi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torrado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osvaldo Torrado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Torrado 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osvaldo Torrado!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leon Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severi Suhonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suhonen has chosen Lentävä Kalakukko as his entrance music. Severi Suhonen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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192 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leon Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Severi Suhonen!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry slips a jab from Suhonen.
Henry lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Henry lands with a hook. Suhonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Suhonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suhonen.
Henry gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Henry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Suhonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Henry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suhonen won't allow Henry to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suhonen stands up and waves to Henry to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suhonen is defended easily by Henry.
Henry just misses with a punch to the body.
Henry jabs Suhonen right on the nose. Suhonen blinks but takes it well.
Henry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henry misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Suhonen.
A left and a right from Suhonen both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Leon Henry has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Henry!
Henry misses with a series of wild punches.
Suhonen looks to land a combination but Henry avoids it well.
Suhonen slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suhonen is looking to clinch but Henry is avoiding it.
Suhonen misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Suhonen.
Suhonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Suhonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henry lands with a straight right. Suhonen didn't see that one coming.
Suhonen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick misses from Suhonen.
Henry feints and as Suhonen raises his hands in defense, Henry changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Suhonen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henry lands a couple of digs.
Suhonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Suhonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henry throwing strikes from guard but Suhonen blocks nicely.
Henry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Suhonen looking for subs off his back but Henry has passed one foot through into half guard.
Henry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry thows a huge punch but Suhonen dodges it nicely.
Suhonen moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henry 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.
Henry landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suhonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henry is aware though and is defending well.
Henry cracks Suhonen with a solid left hand.
Suhonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Henry advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Henry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Suhonen is looking for a sweep. Henry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henry blocks the strikes from Suhonen.
Ground and pound from Henry.
Henry lands strikes from half guard.
Henry uses his free foot to push down on Suhonen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Suhonen.
Henry with a couple of short strikes.
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 Leon Henry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leon Henry's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Henry throws a hook but Suhonen blocks it.
Henry scores with a jab to the head.
Leon Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suhonen misses with a head kick.
Henry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Suhonen's head.
Henry misses with a wild combination.
Henry throws a jab when Suhonen was well out of range.
Severi Suhonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suhonen throws a right hand that Henry ducks under and follows up with a left that Henry also avoids with ease.
Leon Henry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suhonen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Henry closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry cracks Suhonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Suhonen.
Suhonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Suhonen closes the distance and clinches up with Henry, looking for a takedown. Suhonen pushes Henry against the cage but Henry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Suhonen misses with the combination.
Henry misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suhonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henry throws out the jab.
Henry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Henry there.
Suhonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henry blocks a head kick by Suhonen.
Henry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suhonen moves away.
Suhonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Henry blocks a head kick by Suhonen.
Suhonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henry.
Henry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Henry misses with a few strikes there.
Suhonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry moves into range and connects with a jab.
Suhonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Suhonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
Henry scores with a jab. Suhonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Suhonen throws a lazy head kick
and Henry counters with a nice uppercut.
Henry scores with a hook.
A big left from Henry misses.
Suhonen swinging wildly here.
Henry blocks a head kick by Suhonen.
Henry misses with a wild combination.
Suhonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No joy there for Henry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suhonen lands the left hand.
Henry closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Suhonen quickly recovers to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henry pulls his head out easily.
Suhonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Suhonen is breathing heavily.
Henry lands strikes from half guard.
Suhonen looking for submissions off his back.
Henry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Henry lands with a punch from half guard.
Henry trying to pass the guard but Suhonen defending well.
Suhonen tries to get to full guard but Henry has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Henry winds up and cracks Suhonen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Henry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry working Suhonen over with strikes.
Leon Henry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suhonen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henry is working away from the top position though.
Suhonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henry landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henry connects with a nice short shot to Suhonen's temple.
Henry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Suhonen is trying to maintain the position but Henry is very close to passing his half guard.
Henry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Suhonen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Henry working over Suhonen with some ground and pound. Suhonen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Henry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Henry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leon Henry's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Suhonen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Henry takes a step back to recover.
Suhonen misses with the combination.
Henry is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Henry avoids the head kick by Suhonen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Henry.
Suhonen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Suhonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Henry scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Henry looks to land a combination but Suhonen avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Henry there.
Suhonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Suhonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
Henry is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Henry misses.
Henry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Henry misses its intended target.
Suhonen throws a body kick that misses.
Henry fails to land with a series of punches.
Suhonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Henry looks to score with a jab to the body but Suhonen is just out of range.
Henry throws out a loose jab but Suhonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suhonen.
Suhonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Henry misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henry misses with a double jab.
Suhonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Henry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suhonen.
Suhonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henry.
Henry looks to land a left hand but Suhonen moved out of range nicely.
Leon Henry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suhonen.
Suhonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Suhonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Henry.
Suhonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henry.
Henry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suhonen moves away.
Suhonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suhonen.
Henry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Henry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suhonen loads up on a big right hand but Henry slips the punch.
Suhonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Henry lands with a right hand.
Henry dodges the punch combination from Suhonen.
Henry fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suhonen on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Suhonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen throws a series of punches but Henry moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Henry.
The fighters circle momentarily. Henry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Henry connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Suhonen's hands.
Suhonen moves away from the strike by Henry.
Suhonen throws a head kick but Henry moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Henry.
Suhonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Henry throws a jab when Suhonen was well out of range.
Henry scores with a decent looking hook.
Suhonen takes a swing at Henry's ribcage but misses.
Henry 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.
No luck for Suhonen with that takedown attempt.
Suhonen swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry lands a jab to Suhonen's midsection.
Suhonen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Suhonen misses.
Suhonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A lazy left from Henry finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Henry misses its intended target.
Suhonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice jab there from Henry.
Suhonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Henry closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Severi Suhonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suhonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Suhonen looks to land a right hand but Henry moved out of range.
Henry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suhonen. Suhonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Henry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henry 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Henry!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Coogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Rexum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Coogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Rexum!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coogan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rexum misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rexum. That's going to slow Coogan down.
A punch combination from Rexum misses.
Coogan tries for a takedown but Rexum circles away easily
and Rexum counters with a straight right hand.
Rexum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coogan.
Coogan 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.
Rexum avoids the body shot from Coogan.
Coogan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rexum.
Coogan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coogan shoots and misses
and Rexum counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Coogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coogan throws a low kick, looking for Rexum's leg but Rexum calmly moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rexum enables Coogan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rexum manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rexum wants to sweep but no luck.
Coogan has gone for a leg lock! Rexum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Coogan's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rexum trying to control but Coogan is working from the bottom.
Rexum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coogan is keeping the position for now.
Rexum drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Coogan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rexum has Coogan in his guard.
Rexum wants to sweep here but Coogan controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coogan trying to control but Rexum is working from the bottom.
Rexum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rexum is looking for a triangle here but Coogan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rexum tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Coogan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Coogan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coogan throwing strikes but Rexum bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Rexum wants to pass the guard but Coogan is keeping the position.
Rexum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rexum wants to control from the top but Coogan keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rexum throws an elbow that misses. Coogan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rexum's guard. Nice move by Coogan!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coogan throws a big elbow that misses.
Rexum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coogan manages to get himself to full guard.
Rexum drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Coogan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rexum has Coogan in his guard.
Coogan tries to free his leg and advance position but Rexum is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rexum wants to sweep here but Coogan controlling him for the moment.
Coogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rexum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Rexum dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No joy there for Coogan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Rexum. Those never looked like landing.
Coogan swings widly with a right hand
and Rexum counters with a nice body shot.
Coogan shoots in looking for a takedown. Rexum tries to sprawl out of it but Coogan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rexum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rexum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Rob Coogan has been cut.
Rexum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Coogan checks the leg kick.
Coogan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coogan dodges the punch combination from Rexum.
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!
Rexum misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rexum pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Coogan back to the cage. Rexum follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sloppy strikes from Rexum. Those never looked like landing.
Coogan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rexum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coogan.
Coogan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coogan misses the jab.
Coogan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coogan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Coogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rexum moves out of range of the strikes.
Rob Coogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rexum connects with an inside leg kick.
Rexum throws a series of strikes that have Coogan backpedaling.
Coogan slips a jab and a cross from Rexum.
Rexum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coogan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coogan throws a lazy uppercut
and Rexum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rexum lands with a cross.
Arthur Rexum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Rexum.
Coogan misses with a double jab
and Rexum counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coogan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rexum motions for Coogan to come forward. Rexum throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rexum misses with a wild body shot.
Coogan missing with a left hand there. Rexum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coogan swinging wildly here.
Rexum cracks Coogan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coogan misses with an uppercut.
Coogan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Coogan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Coogan trying to control but Rexum is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rexum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coogan is one step ahead there.
Coogan throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rexum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Rexum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rob Coogan'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rexum fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coogan checks it well.
Rexum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coogan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coogan swings widly with a right hand
enabling Rexum to counter with a crisp jab.
Arthur Rexum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coogan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rexum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coogan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rexum tries to avoid it but Coogan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rexum to the ground. Rexum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rexum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rexum moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coogan misses the shot to the body.
Coogan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rexum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coogan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Coogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coogan loads up on a big right hand but Rexum slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coogan takes one on the button.
Coogan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rexum thows a body shot but no joy.
Rexum thows a body shot but no joy.
Rexum swinging wildly here.
Coogan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rexum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rexum gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rexum wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coogan passes Rexum's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Coogan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rexum sees it coming and defends easily.
Coogan is looking for a kimura here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rexum is trying to stand up here but Coogan is controlling him well.
Coogan is looking for a kimura but Rexum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coogan to get the leverage.
Coogan moves into full mount! Rexum won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coogan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rexum has worked his arm free - good work by Rexum!
Rexum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coogan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rexum has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Coogan but great work by Rexum.
Rexum goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Coogan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rexum's guard! Nice work there by Coogan!
Rexum wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coogan trying to move into half guard but instead Rexum has managed to sweep!
Rexum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rexum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rexum wants to stand but Coogan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rob Coogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arthur Rexum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rexum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Rexum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rexum 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Rexum!
Arthur Rexum decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Werdumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Training Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Werdumov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to wait and bleed. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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30
233 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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28
264 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Werdumov!
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, Training Partner!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Partner fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Werdumov.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Partner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Werdumov after a bit of a struggle.
Fedor Werdumov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Training Partner.
Werdumov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Partner has his takedown stuffed
and Werdumov counters with a left and a right that stings Partner.
Werdumov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Partner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Werdumov circles away.
Partner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Werdumov swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Werdumov closes the distance and clinches.
Werdumov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Partner blocks it with crossed arms.
Werdumov breaks from the clinch.
Partner misses with a takedown
and Werdumov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Partner really felt that one!
Partner looks gassed!
Werdumov throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Training Partner has been cut.
Partner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdumov moves into the clinch successfully.
Werdumov scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Werdumov to work.
Werdumov manages to break the clinch.
Partner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Werdumov counters with a head kick that drops Partner to the mat! Partner scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Partner is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Werdumov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Werdumov thows a body kick. Partner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Partner 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.
Werdumov feints a jab and as Partner dips his head, Werdumov unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Partner right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Partner falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Werdumov smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fedor Werdumov!
A relieved looking Fedor Werdumov 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wiggum Ralph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter Thompson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
140 lbs
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145 lbs
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wiggum Ralph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hunter Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ralph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Ralph sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ralph cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
Wiggum Ralph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson shoots in and drives through. Ralph sprawls well.
Ralph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thompson.
Thompson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ralph pushes Thompson away with a front kick.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wiggum Ralph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Thompson.
Thompson misses with a takedown
and Ralph counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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!
Ralph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ralph tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ralph manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ralph lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Ralph.
Ralph throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thompson.
It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
Ralph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ralph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Ralph.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Ralph shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wiggum Ralph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ralph throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ralph lands with a nice combination. Thompson backs away looking to recover.
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!
Ralph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ralph works Thompson's body with a nice hook.
Ralph really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thompson takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
Thompson looks gassed!
Ralph goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ralph scores with a jab.
That has opened up Hunter Thompson's cut even more.
Thompson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thompson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thompson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ralph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson takes one to the chin there.
Ralph goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ralph finish him?
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Ralph counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ralph.
Ralph throws a head kick that half lands.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ralph sprawls well. Ralph wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ralph throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ralph lands a jab to the nose.
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thompson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ralph.
Ralph keeps Thompson at a distance using the push kick.
Ralph throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ralph. That's going to slow Thompson down.
Ralph with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ralph defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thompson.
Ralph is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice body punch from Ralph.
Thompson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thompson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ralph tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ralph to the ground. Ralph escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ralph throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The cut above Hunter Thompson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thompson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ralph.
Ralph scores with a head kick. Thompson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ralph lands with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ralph connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiggum Ralph dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ralph throws a nice head kick!
A shot to the liver by Ralph. Beautiful body shot.
Ralph punishes Thompson's body with a nice straight punch.
Ralph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thompson shoots and misses
and Ralph counters with a head kick. That will keep Thompson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ralph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ralph lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ralph but Ralph pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thompson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Ralph sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wiggum Ralph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Thompson.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Ralph circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson tries to clinch but Ralph moves away
and Ralph makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ralph.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
Thompson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ralph pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thompson back to the cage. Ralph follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hunter Thompson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ralph is looking to wear down Thompson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Ralph does it's job there.
Wiggum Ralph is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thompson prevents Ralph from improving his position.
Ralph is trying is best to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson is looking for a kimura but Ralph is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thompson to get the leverage.
Ralph wants to get back to full guard.
Thompson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ralph is just riding it out for now. Thompson eventually gives up the hold.
Ralph works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ralph managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ralph has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ralph bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ralph wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Ralph regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ralph is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ralph will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thompson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ralph is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ralph has escaped and now he's on top!
Ralph has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ralph stands and throws Thompson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee asks Ralph politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ralph prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to bench press Ralph off him but Ralph keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ralph taking a breather here.
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!
Thompson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ralph wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ralph is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Thompson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson tries to buck Ralph off but Ralph is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiggum Ralph dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson'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. This is the final round!
Thompson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ralph throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hunter Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ralph, right into the meat.
Ralph is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body. Ralph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thompson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ralph avoids it really well and circles away.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ralph tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ralph manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wiggum Ralph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Thompson.
Thompson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson walks into a straight right hand from Ralph.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Ralph.
Ralph uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thompson has time to react.
Ralph lands with a good body shot.
Ralph fakes the leg kick and cracks Thompson in the body.
Ralph lands an overhand right.
Thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ralph feints and then cracks Thompson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thompson down.
Ralph goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ralph throws a head kick that Thompson semi-blocks.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hunter Thompson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wiggum Ralph!
Wiggum Ralph decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsa Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anal Bead Party (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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276 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tsa Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anal Bead Party!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Party will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Party throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Party misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
Rock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Party. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Party.
It looks like Tsa Rock has been cut.
Party looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Rock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Party.
Rock thows a body shot but no joy.
Party scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Party misses.
Party shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Party was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Party goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rock turns into him and now he's in Party's guard.
Rock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock stays in close to Party's body and controls the position.
Party wants to sweep here but Rock controlling him for the moment.
Party looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Party is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rock preventing the sweep.
Party wants to hit a switch here but Rock passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Party there!
Party is looking to improve his position but Rock isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rock misses with a head shot.
Party wants to control but Rock is having none of it.
Party slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Party is pressing down on Rock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Party looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rock decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rock leaves Party with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Party.
Party connects with a single shot there.
Party steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Rock gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Party to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Party stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Party controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rock is looking to stand up but Party isn't so interested in that idea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Party is looking to advance position but Rock has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Party is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rock jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Party manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Party regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anal Bead Party dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsa Rock's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Party looks for a takedown but Rock sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Rock. Those never looked like landing.
Party blocks a head kick by Rock.
Party pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Party throws a sloppy head kick
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Anal Bead Party has been cut.
Party throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock throws an overhand right that lands on Party's shoulder, as Party tries to avoid the shot.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Party throws out the jab.
Party on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Party throws a body kick that misses.
Party misses with a hook.
Horrible takedown by Party or perhaps it was just good defense by Rock which made him look bad.
Party looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rock lands with an uppercut that bounces Party off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Party takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Party tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rock is able to avoid easily.
Party throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anal Bead Party seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rock jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Party misses
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Rock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Party doesn't seem phased though.
Rock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rock misses with a hook
so Party counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Party postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Party stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Party passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Party is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rock has escaped the position, nice work there.
Party goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rock has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Party but great work by Rock.
Party tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rock stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rock lands with a nice body punch.
Party throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsa Rock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rock.
Party tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Rock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rock.
Rock is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rock staying out of range there.
Party uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
Rock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Party takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rock lands a jab to the head.
Party throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Party dives in and grabs Rock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rock pushes down on Party's head and hops out.
Tsa Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anal Bead Party.
Rock lands with an uppercut that bounces Party off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Party is predictable there
and Rock counters with a big head kick but Party shrugs it off.
Party looks to land a combination but Rock avoids it well.
Party is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Party.
Rock throws a head kick that half lands.
Party misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rock lands with a nice combination. Party backs away looking to recover.
No luck for Party with that takedown attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rock - that will leave a mark!
Party takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Party throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rock counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donk. Rock catches Party right on the button with a cross.
Party takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Party keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsa Rock dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Party scores with a head kick.
Party throws a head kick but Rock moves out of range.
Rock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rock lands a nice looking body kick.
Party lands a nice hook to Rock's body. Rock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rock dodges the punch combination from Party.
Nice body kick there by Rock.
Party on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Rock scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Party fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Party doesn't manage to clinch there - Rock circles away.
Party takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rock blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Rock - just one landing.
Party is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Party is still on wobbly legs! Can Rock finish him?
Rock cracks Party with a hook to the temple - Party is on wobbly legs here! Rock swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Party falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Rock wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tsa Rock!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hearns might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black Eyed Bruiser. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lee's choice of entrance music: I Am Perfection by Cage 9. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
275 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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26
255 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Hearns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Lee!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearns tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hearns throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Hearns.
Lee lands a body shot.
Hearns tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee throws a jab when Hearns was well out of range.
Hearns wants to clinch but Lee slips to the side
and Lee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hearns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lee.
Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lee trying to control the action but Hearns is working from the bottom.
Hearns manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hearns doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Hearns. Those never looked like landing.
Lee closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hearns wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hearns on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hearns wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Lee.
Lee misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lee working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Lee crashes against the mat.
Lee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Check out the look on Lee's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lee tries to score with some ground and pound. Hearns controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hearns wants to get back to his feet but Lee drags him back down.
Check out the look on Lee's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Check out the look on Lee's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lee scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hearns is rocked!
Lee lands a strong strike to the head of Hearns. That's dazed him! Lee looking to finish here. Hearns is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Lee lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Lee!
Ricky Lee took some time post fight to say the following; 'Finally!!!!! Losing streak over!!!!! I am happy to finally get that monkey off of my back. I was really starting to think that I may need a career change. Decision loss after decision loss really started to bother me. I come to fight and they apparently do not. I want guys who want to fight!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rampe Rovio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Stringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rovio comes to the cage accompanied by Eläkeläiset- Ranttalihumppa. Stringer has chosen The Loner as his entrance music. Rampe Rovio had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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28
183 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rampe Rovio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Avon Stringer!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rovio tries to clinch up but Stringer circles away and keeps his distance.
Stringer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stringer scores with a jab to the head.
Stringer 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.
Rovio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stringer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rovio thows a body shot but no joy.
Stringer tries a head kick but it misses.
Rovio shoots for a double leg takedown but Stringer sprawls well. He's pushed Rovio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rovio tries to work over Stringer's front leg with a kick but Stringer checks it.
A big right from Stringer misses.
Stringer scores with a hook.
Rovio tries to work over Stringer's front leg with a kick but Stringer checks it.
Rovio thows a body shot but no joy.
Rovio scores with a jab to the body.
Stringer checks a leg kick nicely.
Stringer misses the shot to the body.
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!
Stringer lands with an uppercut that bounces Rovio off the cage and back into range.
Rovio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stringer.
Stringer tries to score with a low kick but Rovio moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovio throws a low kick but Stringer moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stringer. Rovio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stringer throws a leg kick
and Rovio counters with an inside leg kick.
Stringer slips a straight right by Rovio.
Rovio feints and then cracks Stringer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stringer down.
Rovio moves in looking to clinch but Stringer pushes him off.
Stringer throws a shot to the body.
Stringer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rovio's sensitive parts.
Stringer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rovio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stringer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rovio. Rovio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rovio swings for the body but Stringer moves out of range.
Stringer lands a jab to the head.
Stringer throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Stringer misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stringer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rovio's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer checks a low kick from Rovio.
Stringer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rovio circles away quickly and effectively.
Rovio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stringer.
Rovio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stringer lands with a shot to the body.
Stringer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stringer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rovio.
Stringer slaps away a takedown attempt from Rovio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stringer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rovio is able to avoid easily.
Stringer 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.
Avon Stringer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rovio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stringer scores with a jab. Rovio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rovio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stringer manages to avoid it.
Stringer misses with a hook to the body
and Rovio counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stringer moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rovio.
Rovio lands a nice shot to the body.
Stringer swats away the attempt to clinch by Rovio.
Stringer throws a body punch but Rovio moves out of range.
Stringer misses with a straight left.
Rovio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stringer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rovio slips a jab and a cross from Stringer.
Rovio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rovio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rovio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rampe Rovio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stringer avoids the head kick by Rovio.
Stringer throws out a powerful jab.
Rovio is looking to wear down Stringer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rovio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stringer throws a right hand that misses
and Rovio counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stringer moves away.
Rovio tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stringer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stringer throws a front kick aimed at Rovio's knee but Rovio avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stringer throws a front kick aimed at Rovio's knee but Rovio avoids it well.
Stringer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rovio throws a low kick, looking for Stringer's leg but Stringer calmly moves out of range.
Stringer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stringer avoids the head kick by Rovio.
Nice defenses there by Rovio.
Stringer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stringer throws a body punch but Rovio moves out of range.
A lazy left from Stringer finds it's target.
Stringer lands the left hand.
Stringer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Stringer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stringer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rovio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rovio digs a good hook to Stringer's body.
Stringer lands with a shot to the body.
Stringer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rovio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stringer pinned against the cage. Stringer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stringer misses with a leg kick
and Rovio counters with an outside leg kick.
Rovio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stringer manages to avoid it.
Stringer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stringer sizes up Rovio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stringer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stringer lands a right hook to the body.
Stringer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stringer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stringer misses the shot to the body.
Stringer tries to land a leg kick but Rovio saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer lands a jab to Rovio's midsection.
Stringer misses with a low kick as Rovio jumps back.
Rovio misses with a wild body shot.
Rovio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stringer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rovio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stringer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rovio backwards.
Stringer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rovio tries for a takedown but Stringer manages to get underhooks.
Rovio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rovio has had enough of the clinch but Stringer keeps him there for the moment.
Rovio tries to score a body lock takedown but Stringer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rampe Rovio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rovio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rovio tries a head kick but it misses.
Stringer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stringer stuns Rovio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rovio lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer blocks a head kick by Rovio.
Rovio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stringer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rovio. Rovio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stringer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rovio.
Stringer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stringer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rovio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stringer thows a body shot but no joy.
Rovio misses with a low kick.
Stringer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rovio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stringer moves away.
Rovio lands a slapping body shot.
Rovio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stringer connects with a body shot that sends Rovio's belly button to the back.
Rovio dives in and grabs Stringer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stringer pushes down on Rovio's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stringer lands with a right hand.
Rovio gets a double leg takedown into Stringer's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stringer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rovio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stringer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stringer lands a nice looking body shot.
Stringer looks for the body kick but Rovio saw that one coming.
Rovio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stringer is able to avoid easily.
Stringer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rovio.
A slow jab from Stringer misses its intended target.
Rovio misses with an uppercut.
Stringer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovio tries a low kick but Stringer avoids it.
Rovio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Stringer throws a chopping leg kick but Rovio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rovio throws a leg kick but Stringer moved away.
Rovio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stringer circles away.
Rovio lands a body shot.
Stringer tries a low kick but Rovio avoids it.
Stringer works Rovio's body with a nice hook.
Rovio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rovio tries to clinch up but Stringer circles away and keeps his distance.
Rovio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stringer looks to land a combination but Rovio avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rovio tries a head kick but it misses.
Rovio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stringer.
Stringer moves out of range of the leg kick from Rovio.
Rovio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rovio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Stringer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rovio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stringer throws a leg kick which misses Rovio's front leg but catches the back leg as Rovio tries to avoid it.
Rovio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stringer.
Stringer misses with a low kick.
Stringer throws a series of punches but Rovio moves out of range.
Stringer avoids the body shot from Rovio.
Rovio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stringer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stringer throws a hook but Rovio blocks it.
Rovio misses with a low kick.
Rovio moves out of range of the body kick from Stringer.
Good shot there by Stringer.
Stringer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avon Stringer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stringer takes a swing at Rovio's ribcage but misses.
Stringer misses with a head kick.
Rovio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovio feints and then cracks Stringer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stringer down.
Rovio blocks a head kick by Stringer.
Stringer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rovio.
Stringer checks a leg kick.
Rovio checks a leg kick nicely.
Stringer throws a jab when Rovio was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Stringer.
Stringer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stringer slaps away a takedown attempt from Rovio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rovio tries to clinch up but Stringer circles away and keeps his distance.
Stringer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rovio connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Stringer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stringer.
Rovio connects with a body shot that sends Stringer's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stringer checks a leg kick.
Rovio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rovio takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Stringer lands with a slapping head kick.
Rovio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rovio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rovio lands a leg kick that knocks Stringer off balance momentarily.
Stringer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rovio momentarily.
Stringer blocks a head kick by Rovio.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rovio shoots in but Stringer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stringer dips to his left and cracks Rovio with an uppercut!
Rovio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stringer's sensitive parts.
Stringer blocks a low kick nicely.
Stringer takes a swing at Rovio's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer throws the left hand but Rovio avoids the punch easily.
Stringer checks a low kick from Rovio.
A big left from Stringer misses.
Stringer misses with a series of wild punches.
Stringer misses with a wild body shot.
Stringer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rovio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stringer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by Stringer. Beautiful body shot.
Rovio lands a glancing blow to the side of Stringer's head.
Stringer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rovio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rovio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rovio misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovio digs a good body shot into Stringer's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rovio. Stringer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rovio lands with a right hand.
Rovio misses with a straight right.
Rovio slips a straight right by Stringer.
Rovio checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rovio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stringer's sensitive parts.
Stringer throws a leg kick but Rovio moved away.
Rovio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stringer is trying to defend but Rovio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rovio is looking to take a break and control but Stringer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Stringer really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stringer misses with a combination
and Rovio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stringer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rovio in his tracks.
Some wild striking there from Stringer.
Rovio misses the shot to the body.
Rovio lands a nice hook to Stringer's body. Stringer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rovio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stringer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stringer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rovio.
Stringer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stringer blocks a head kick by Rovio.
Rovio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stringer's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rovio trying to control the position from guard on top but Stringer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rovio cracks Stringer with a solid left hand.
Rovio preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rovio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stringer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rovio wants to control from the top but Stringer keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rampe Rovio just wasn't active enough.
Good work by Rovio as he checks the leg kick.
Stringer stuns Rovio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rovio wants to slow Stringer down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stringer. Rovio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stringer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rovio tries to clinch but Stringer is having none of it.
Stringer misses with a leg kick
and Rovio counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Stringer.
Stringer misses with a jab to the body
and Rovio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stringer's knee momentarily.
Rovio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stringer.
Stringer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stringer keeps the fight on the outside.
Rovio lands a nice shot to the body.
Rovio blocks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Stringer as Rovio shoots in.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stringer checks a leg kick.
Rovio throws a low kick, looking for Stringer's leg but Stringer calmly moves out of range.
Stringer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rovio can pounce on him.
Stringer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rovio.
Stringer misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Stringer misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stringer moves away.
Rovio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stringer.
Stringer throws a hook but Rovio blocks it.
Rovio fails with a takedown attempt.
Rovio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stringer moves away.
Rovio misses with a low kick as Stringer jumps back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stringer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stringer connects with a nice looking jab.
Rovio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stringer checks a leg kick.
Rovio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rovio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stringer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stringer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Avon Stringer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rovio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rovio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stringer circles away.
Rovio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stringer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rovio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rovio takes a swing at Stringer's ribcage but misses.
Stringer digs a good body shot into Rovio's ribs.
Stringer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rovio misses with a low kick.
Stringer thuds his right hand into Rovio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rovio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rovio slips under a jab.
Rovio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stringer can pounce on him.
Stringer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stringer checks the leg kick.
Rovio takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rovio scoring well with a low kick there.
Stringer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Stringer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stringer misses with a head kick.
Stringer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rovio avoids the body shot from Stringer.
Stringer lands a head kick!
Rovio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stringer.
Stringer throws a looping overhand right but Rovio ducks down to avoid it.
Stringer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rovio scoring well with a low kick there.
Stringer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rovio misses the shot to the body.
Stringer missing with a left hand there. Rovio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stringer misses with a wild body shot.
Stringer feints and then cracks Rovio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rovio down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rovio. Stringer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rovio throws a leg kick which misses Stringer's front leg but catches the back leg as Stringer tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rovio drives through with a takedown into Stringer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rampe Rovio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rovio stopping the sweep attempt from Stringer.
Stringer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovio looking to sit in guard and control but Stringer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stringer pushes down on Rovio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stringer is stalling here. Rovio is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stringer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rovio has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rovio lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rovio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rovio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stringer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rovio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stringer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rovio throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Avon Stringer.
I've got Stringer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:50
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Stringer! Avon Stringer retains his welterweight title!
Avon Stringer 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 Topi Takala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suporn Red Gym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takala's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Volga. Red Gym has chosen My time is now as his entrance music. Topi Takala could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Suporn Red Gym's chin.
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189 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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Topi Takala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Suporn Red Gym!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red Gym looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takala is fending him off so far but Red Gym persists. Nope, Takala circles away and we're back to standing.
Decent striking displayed by Takala there.
Red Gym checks a leg kick.
Red Gym with a poor takedown
and Takala counters with a leg kick.
Takala scores with a jab. Red Gym acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Red Gym shoots for a double leg takedown but Takala sprawls well. He's pushed Red Gym's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Topi Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suporn Red Gym.
Red Gym moves out of range of the body kick.
Red Gym takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Red Gym takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Red Gym ducks under a wild hook from Takala.
Takala connects with a leg kick. Red Gym looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Red Gym shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Red Gym gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala is trying to improve his position.
Takala can't do much from the bottom here.
Takala takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Red Gym wants to control but Takala is keeping him busy.
Red Gym throws a strike aimed at the side of Takala's head but Takala avoids it well.
Red Gym tries to score with some ground and pound. Takala controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Red Gym tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from Red Gym crashes against the mat.
Takala manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala is controlling Red Gym's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Red Gym slips a nice elbow through Takala's hands, connecting with Takala's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Red Gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Red Gym wants to take a breather but Takala is having none of it.
Red Gym thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takala's head.
Takala is holding on to half guard well.
Takala trying to hold on to Red Gym's head to control him but Red Gym postures up.
Takala is looking for a sweep. Red Gym is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym trying to control the action but Takala is working from the bottom.
Red Gym thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Red Gym lands strikes from half guard.
Red Gym thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Red Gym scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Red Gym is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Red Gym throwing shots but Takala is blocking nicely.
Red Gym prevents Takala from improving his position.
Red Gym looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym wants to control but Takala is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takala manages to get to full guard.
Takala working a defensive guard here.
Red Gym throws a big right hand that misses.
Takala controls Red Gym momentarily but Red Gym frees himself.
Red Gym must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Red Gym missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Suporn Red Gym will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Takala gets caught flat footed, as Red Gym shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Red Gym throws a big elbow that misses.
Red Gym throwing strikes from guard but Takala blocks nicely.
Takala pulls Red Gym in to control the position.
Takala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Red Gym loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Red Gym stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takala looking to control but Red Gym passes into half guard.
Takala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takala taking some punishment here, with Red Gym in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala wants to improve his position but Red Gym is controlling well.
Red Gym throws a strike but Takala avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Red Gym tries to free his leg and advance position but Takala is retaining full guard.
Takala trying to control the position.
Red Gym postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Red Gym works over Takala with some ground and pound from guard.
Red Gym in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takala controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala wants to sweep but no luck.
Takala keeping moving, preventing Red Gym from controlling successfully.
Topi Takala has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Takala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Red Gym.
Red Gym wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Red Gym is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Takala throws a leg kick but Red Gym sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Red Gym closes the distance and clinches up with Takala, looking for a takedown. Red Gym pushes Takala against the cage but Takala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takala thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Red Gym avoids the body shot from Takala.
Takala lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Red Gym moves away from the strike by Takala.
Takala displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Red Gym.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takala.
Red Gym misses with a takedown attempt - Takala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Topi Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suporn Red Gym.
Red Gym tries for a takedown but Takala sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takala.
Takala connects with a leg kick. Red Gym looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Takala misses with a head kick.
Red Gym fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takala avoids it really well and circles away.
Red Gym defending well as Takala loads up on a big left hand.
Topi Takala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Red Gym moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Takala. No joy for Red Gym on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Suporn Red Gym will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Red Gym avoids the body shot from Takala.
A swing and a miss from Takala.
Takala tried to score with a low kick but Red Gym checks it.
Red Gym looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Red Gym closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takala circles away.
Takala lands a jab to the nose.
Takala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Red Gym counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Takala!
Poor strikes thrown by Red Gym there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Red Gym working Takala over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Red Gym landing strikes from the mount.
Red Gym throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Gym dominating with strikes here.
Red Gym breaks from Takala's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Red Gym looking to ground and pound but Takala is blocking nicely.
Takala tries to hold on but Red Gym postures up.
Takala can't escape the position.
Red Gym throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Takala because Red Gym loaded up on that one.
Red Gym thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Red Gym punching from mount but Takala doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Red Gym throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Takala because Red Gym loaded up on that one.
Topi Takala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym lands a heavy elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takala is squirming around, avoiding Red Gym's attempts to control the action.
Takala tries to lock up and control but Red Gym gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Red Gym throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Red Gym scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Takala?
Suporn Red Gym has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poor strikes thrown by Red Gym there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Red Gym lands a big elbow.
Red Gym trying to control but Takala is having none of it.
Red Gym scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Takala?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Red Gym throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Red Gym avoids the attempt from Takala to control.
Red Gym prevents Takala from getting the reversal.
Red Gym working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Takala is in a horrible position here. Red Gym smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Red Gym thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Red Gym thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Red Gym in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Red Gym working the ground and pound effectively.
Takala tries to lock up and control but Red Gym gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Suporn Red Gym is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Red Gym throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Red Gym looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Red Gym postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Takala looks a forlorn figure.
Takala is squirming around, avoiding Red Gym's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suporn Red Gym comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Red Gym 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suporn Red Gym!
Suporn Red Gym took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cpl. Sam Fender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo AtlaSon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Fender and Theo AtlaSon. 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
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cpl. Sam Fender!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theo AtlaSon!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AtlaSon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fender circles away quickly and effectively.
A slapping leg kick lands for AtlaSon.
AtlaSon lands with a straight right. Fender didn't see that one coming.
Fender closes the distance and clinches.
Fender lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fender misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from AtlaSon.
Fender throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but AtlaSon blocks it with crossed arms.
Fender misses with some punches.
AtlaSon blocks the elbow strike.
AtlaSon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fender blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fender has a couple of punches blocked by AtlaSon.
Fender misses with a punch to the body.
AtlaSon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
AtlaSon misses with the head strike.
Fender has AtlaSon pushed against the cage.
AtlaSon tries to land knees in the clinch but Fender avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fender prevents a body shot from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon gets through Fender's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
AtlaSon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by AtlaSon.
AtlaSon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fender blocks it with crossed arms.
Fender misses with a punch to the body.
Fender has a couple of punches blocked by AtlaSon.
AtlaSon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fender blocks it with crossed arms.
AtlaSon misses with a body punch.
Fender lands a good knee to the midsection. AtlaSon won't want to take too many of those.
Fender presses AtlaSon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
AtlaSon misses with a punch to the body.
Fender tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fender.
A right handed body shot lands from Fender.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fender misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by AtlaSon as Fender tries to tie him up.
Fender tries to land a knee to the head but AtlaSon blocks with his arms.
AtlaSon working Fender over with knees to the body.
AtlaSon scores with a knee to the head.
AtlaSon tries a knee to the head but Fender blocks it.
AtlaSon lands a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from AtlaSon.
Fender controlling the action here for a moment.
AtlaSon avoiding damage as Fender throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from AtlaSon fails to land.
Still in the clinch, AtlaSon scores with a nice short uppercut.
AtlaSon lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for AtlaSon.
AtlaSon misses with an elbow strike.
AtlaSon misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for AtlaSon.
AtlaSon lands with a left to the head.
Fender managing to block the knees to the body from AtlaSon.
A right hook to the body lands for AtlaSon.
Fender misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Fender.
AtlaSon lands an elbow inside that Fender shrugs off.
Fender throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Fender - that landed with a thud.
Fender blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fender misses with the head strike.
Fender tries to land a knee to the head but AtlaSon blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon cracks Fender with a nice body shot.
AtlaSon missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Fender.
Nice body punch from AtlaSon - that landed with a thud.
Fender tries to throw a body punch but AtlaSon avoids it by throwing Fender back against the cage.
Fender tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
AtlaSon lands a nice knee to the body.
Fender's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fender lands a nice uppercut.
AtlaSon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! AtlaSon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fender - the referee stops the clock and AtlaSon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fender. AtlaSon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab by AtlaSon.
AtlaSon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fender was well out of range. Poor timing from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fender throws a hook but AtlaSon avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Theo AtlaSon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fender lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fender thows a left - swing and a miss!
AtlaSon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
AtlaSon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fender blocks a jab.
AtlaSon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fender cracks AtlaSon with an open hand slap.
AtlaSon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for AtlaSon.
Fender scores with a jab.
AtlaSon avoids the body shot from Fender.
AtlaSon with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fender on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice combination there by Fender.
It looks like Theo AtlaSon has been cut.
Good work by Fender as he checks the leg kick.
Fender looks to land a right hand but AtlaSon moved out of range.
AtlaSon doesn't manage to clinch there - Fender circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fender moves into range and clinches up with AtlaSon.
Theo AtlaSon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice elbow from Fender.
AtlaSon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fender with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Fender.
AtlaSon looking to throw knees to the head but Fender is blocking nicely.
Fender tried to land a shot to the body but connects with AtlaSon's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fender.
Fender tries to land knees in the clinch but AtlaSon avoids the damage to the body.
Fender tried to land a shot to the body but connects with AtlaSon's elbow.
Fender is trying to push AtlaSon away but AtlaSon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fender lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
AtlaSon throws a knee to the head but misses.
AtlaSon being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fender throws an elbow but it misses.
Fender creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fender throws a blind hook that connects with the side of AtlaSons head.
Fender breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
AtlaSon lands with a shot to the body.
Fender misses with a kick to the body.
AtlaSon avoids the head kick by Fender.
AtlaSon scores with a hook.
Fender dodges the punch combination from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fender gets in close and instigates a clinch.
AtlaSon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fender misses with a knee strike.
Fender manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fender throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but AtlaSon blocks it with crossed arms.
AtlaSon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fender looking to throw knees to the head but AtlaSon is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fender throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but AtlaSon blocks it with crossed arms.
Fender blocks a body shot from AtlaSon.
Still in the clinch, AtlaSon scores with a nice short uppercut.
AtlaSon lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon struggles to land a body shot inside as Fender controls his hands.
AtlaSon tries to work over Fender's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fender misses with a punch on the inside.
Fender blocks an uppercut.
Fender lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
AtlaSon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from AtlaSon.
A short body shot lands from AtlaSon as the two fighters clinch.
Fender misses with a punch on the inside.
Fender misses with a knee strike.
AtlaSon taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fender has a couple of punches blocked by AtlaSon.
AtlaSon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fender.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. AtlaSon obliges.
AtlaSon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Cpl. Sam Fender will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Theo AtlaSon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
AtlaSon misses with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts AtlaSon, as that shot connected.
Fender fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt AtlaSon.
AtlaSon blocks a jab.
AtlaSon avoids the head kick by Fender.
AtlaSon scores with a body shot.
A big right from Fender misses.
AtlaSon connects with a leg kick. Fender looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
AtlaSon looks for the body kick but Fender saw that one coming.
AtlaSon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
AtlaSon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fender has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by AtlaSon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Theo AtlaSon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fender misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fender looks to land a right hand but AtlaSon moved out of range.
Fender moves out of range as AtlaSon strikes.
AtlaSon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fender.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AtlaSon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fender takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fender.
Fender connects with a body shot.
AtlaSon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fender's sensitive parts.
AtlaSon thows a body shot but no joy.
AtlaSon scores with a head kick. Fender tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fender is rocked!
AtlaSon lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Theo AtlaSon! Theo AtlaSon retains his light heavyweight title!
Theo AtlaSon 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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