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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Otto von Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Goldstein's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Heut ist mein tag. Bunga has chosen Sledge Hammer Facelift as his entrance music. Otto von Goldstein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Otto von Goldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seth Bunga!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunga tries to clinch up
and von Goldstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
von Goldstein clinches.
Bunga is trying to break the clinch but von Goldstein has him pressed against the ropes.
von Goldstein lands with a right to the head.
von Goldstein gets through Bunga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bunga is trying to push von Goldstein away but von Goldstein has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
von Goldstein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
von Goldstein keeps control of Bunga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
von Goldstein keeps control of Bunga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
von Goldstein breaks from the clinch.
Bunga tries to close the distance and clinch but von Goldstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
von Goldstein misses with a hook. Bunga ducked under it nicely.
von Goldstein shoots in and gets a takedown into Bunga's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bunga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
von Goldstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunga is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Goldstein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
von Goldstein wants to control from the top but Bunga keeps moving.
von Goldstein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're going to have a standup here because Otto von Goldstein wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
von Goldstein keeps the fight on the outside.
von Goldstein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
von Goldstein wants to slow Bunga down by chopping away at his legs.
Bunga defending well as von Goldstein loads up on a big left hand.
A left and a right from Bunga both land. Nice combination.
Bunga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bunga throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by von Goldstein.
von Goldstein throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from von Goldstein tenderised Bunga's leg. Bunga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Seth Bunga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
von Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
von Goldstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Bunga.
Bunga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Otto von Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunga throws a combination that misses
and von Goldstein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bunga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bunga cracks von Goldstein with a good jab.
von Goldstein scores with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from von Goldstein. Those never looked like landing.
von Goldstein has Bunga up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bunga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga is fighting off a takedown attempt but von Goldstein is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bunga to the mat. Bunga regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
von Goldstein scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bunga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with von Goldstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
von Goldstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bunga keeping moving, preventing von Goldstein from controlling successfully.
von Goldstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
von Goldstein wants to control from the top but Bunga keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bunga is trying to control the position but von Goldstein postures up.
Bunga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We're going to have a standup here because Otto von Goldstein wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bunga clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Goldstein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
von Goldstein tries a body shot but Bunga blocks it.
Bunga takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from von Goldstein.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
von Goldstein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bunga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and von Goldstein avoids it.
von Goldstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bunga moves away from the strike by von Goldstein.
von Goldstein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
von Goldstein lands with a cross.
Bunga staying out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
von Goldstein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bunga throws a body punch but von Goldstein moves out of range.
von Goldstein misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto von Goldstein dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
von Goldstein darts in and clinches Bunga up against the ropes.
von Goldstein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Bunga working hard to break the clinch.
von Goldstein lands with a left to the head.
von Goldstein looking for a takedown.
Bunga lands a damaging elbow.
Bunga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bunga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from von Goldstein.
Bunga tries to break the clinch but von Goldstein is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from von Goldstein as the two fighters clinch.
von Goldstein breaks the clinch.
Otto von Goldstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Bunga moves in looking to clinch but von Goldstein pushes him off.
von Goldstein misses with a low kick as Bunga jumps back.
von Goldstein takes a swing at Bunga's ribcage but misses.
von Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from von Goldstein, right into the meat.
von Goldstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
von Goldstein throws a lazy right hand but Bunga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bunga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bunga slips under a jab.
von Goldstein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bunga is fending him off so far but von Goldstein persists. Nope, Bunga circles away and we're back to standing.
von Goldstein blocks a jab.
von Goldstein walks into a stiff left hand from Bunga.
von Goldstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bunga pinned against the ropes. Bunga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto von Goldstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
von Goldstein misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bunga.
Bunga tries to clinch but von Goldstein moves out of range.
von Goldstein throws a right hand that misses
and Bunga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
von Goldstein clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
von Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bunga wants to get back to striking at distance but von Goldstein won't allow it.
Bunga manages to break the clinch.
von Goldstein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
von Goldstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunga.
von Goldstein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
von Goldstein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
von Goldstein throws a series of punches but Bunga avoids them all with ease.
Seth Bunga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
von Goldstein tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Goldstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bunga ducks right into an uppercut from von Goldstein.
von Goldstein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bunga counters with a low kick, right behind von Goldstein 's knee.
Bunga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as von Goldstein backs up against the ropes.
von Goldstein jabs Bunga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
von Goldstein shoots in looking for a takedown. Bunga tries to sprawl out of it but von Goldstein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Bunga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
von Goldstein throws a series of punches but Bunga avoids them all with ease.
von Goldstein shoots for a takedown but Bunga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga looks to land a combination but von Goldstein avoids it well.
Bunga's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bunga duly obliges.
von Goldstein throws a lazy right hand but Bunga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
von Goldstein looking to score a takedown here. Bunga is defending well but von Goldstein drives through and ends up in Bunga's guard.
Bunga trying to control the position.
von Goldstein wants to control from the top but Bunga keeps moving.
von Goldstein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
von Goldstein stopping the sweep attempt from Bunga.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A slow jab from Bunga misses its intended target.
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 Otto von Goldstein will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bunga wants to clinch but von Goldstein slips to the side
and von Goldstein counters with a straight that turns Bunga's legs to rubber! von Goldstein pushes forward with more strikes and Bunga goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otto von Goldstein!
A very excited looking Otto von Goldstein made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie O Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshiro Mifune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Hare's entrance music is Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
185 lbs
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187 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie O Hare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toshiro Mifune!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Hare throws a good cross that connects.
Mifune has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mifune there as he acknowledges the shot.
O Hare pushes Mifune up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mifune takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Hare putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mifune in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
O Hare leaning his opponent against the ropes.
O Hare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Hare lands a body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Mifune's face as he tries to break the clinch.
O Hare fails to pull guard.
O Hare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mifune's elbow.
O Hare lands a nice shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. O Hare obliges.
Mifune looks gassed!
A short body shot lands from O Hare as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
O Hare throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mifune works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mifune keeping moving, preventing O Hare from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
O Hare lands a couple of digs.
O Hare lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mifune can do anything to dispel that myth.
O Hare throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mifune works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
O Hare throws a big right hand that misses.
Mifune keeping moving, preventing O Hare from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mifune utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Hare accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Hare with a flurry of punches that miss.
O Hare in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
O Hare with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hare trying to control the position from guard on top but Mifune is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eddie O Hare.
O Hare shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than O Hare was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
O Hare trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mifune wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by O Hare.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Hare working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mifune is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
O Hare jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mifune is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mifune and O Hare has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Hare landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie O Hare dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Mifune throws an off balance right hand
and O Hare counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
O Hare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Hare wants to control from the top but Mifune keeps moving.
O Hare stands and steps away. Mifune gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
O Hare gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mifune manages to break the clinch.
Mifune looks to throw the jab but O Hare is out of range.
Mifune keeps the fight on the outside.
O Hare fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Hare shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
O Hare is looking to take a break and control but Mifune is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Hare is nestled in close to Mifune, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
O Hare throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mifune keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mifune is defending against the submission attempts here by O Hare.
O Hare stalling away here and it's allowed Mifune to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
O Hare trying to control the position from guard on top but Mifune is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Hare gets to his feet. Mifune looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
O Hare is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mifune can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifune scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
O Hare fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mifune throws a poor cross that misses
and O Hare cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Hare connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mifune's hands.
O Hare steps into range and cracks Mifune with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Mifune flops backwards and O Hare dives into his guard looking to finish!
Mifune is rocked!
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!
O Hare postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mifune covers up, he's hurt! O Hare keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from O Hare and the ref steps in to end the fight! O Hare can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie O Hare!
Our winner, Eddie O Hare, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Flight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Szczerek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szczerek has chosen Sobota feat. chór Montu - Do góry łeb as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tomasz Szczerek was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Flight!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomasz Szczerek!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Szczerek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flight gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Szczerek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flight is keeping the position for now.
Flight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Flight has control of Szczerek's left arm, preventing Szczerek from doing any damage.
Flight wants to stand up but Szczerek is controlling him.
Szczerek wants to pass the guard but Flight is keeping the position.
Szczerek pushing down on Flight's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Flight gets full guard.
Flight wants to sweep here but Szczerek controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Szczerek wants to control from the top but Flight keeps moving.
Szczerek postures up.
Szczerek drops back, looking for a kneebar! Flight looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Flight looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Flight!
Szczerek struggling a bit here.
Flight decides to stand back up.
Szczerek throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas Flight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flight stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Flight connects with a high kick.
Szczerek fails to land with a series of punches.
Szczerek misses with a body kick.
Szczerek fails with a takedown attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Szczerek throws a leg kick but Flight moved away.
Szczerek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flight misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Szczerek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flight circles away.
Thomas Flight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Szczerek.
Flight throws a wild body kick that Szczerek sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flight thuds a left hand into Szczerek's body.
Flight throws a body kick that misses.
Szczerek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flight, pushing him back against the ropes.
Szczerek leaning against his opponent.
Flight working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Szczerek.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Flight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szczerek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flight pinned against the ropes. Flight gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Szczerek defending well as Flight loads up on a big left hand.
Szczerek shoots in looking for a takedown. Flight tries to sprawl out of it but Szczerek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Flight manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Szczerek lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Thomas Flight has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flight's corner calls for a 1-2. Flight obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Flight misses with a leg kick
and Szczerek counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczerek tries to clinch there but Flight circles away.
Szczerek throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Szczerek misses with a jab to the body
enabling Flight to counter with a crisp jab.
Szczerek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Flight lands a nice leg kick that just misses Szczerek's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flight blocks the body kick.
Flight gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Flight thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Szczerek if he has to take too many more of those.
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 Thomas Flight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Flight's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Szczerek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flight misses with a low kick.
Szczerek tries to clinch up
and Flight counters with a left to the body.
Szczerek fails with the takedown
and Flight counters with an inside leg kick.
Flight wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Flight swings for the body but Szczerek moves out of range.
Flight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Szczerek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas Flight is winning the standup battle so far.
Szczerek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Szczerek crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Flight - the referee stops the clock and Szczerek gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Flight. Szczerek manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczerek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flight.
Szczerek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Szczerek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Szczerek lands a high kick!
Flight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flight cracks Szczerek with a good jab.
Flight takes a swing at Szczerek's ribcage but misses.
Szczerek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flight pinned against the ropes. Flight gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Szczerek throws a right and a left that Flight avoids nicely.
Szczerek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Flight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Szczerek doesn't seem bothered though.
Flight checks a low kick from Szczerek.
Flight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Flight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flight swats away the attempt to clinch by Szczerek.
Szczerek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Flight.
Szczerek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flight. Flight obviously looking to wear him down.
Flight lands a jab to the nose.
Szczerek has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Flight.
Szczerek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Szczerek slips under a jab from Flight.
Szczerek avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Flight finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Flight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Szczerek.
Flight scores with a nice right hand.
Szczerek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flight as he jumps to the side.
Thomas Flight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Szczerek.
Szczerek doesn't manage to clinch there - Flight circles away.
Flight throws a front kick that sends Szczerek stumbling back into the ropes.
Flight throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Flight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Flight misses.
Szczerek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Szczerek checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Flight circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Flight does it's job there.
Szczerek fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Flight.
Flight lands a really nice looking cross but Szczerek seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flight tests Szczerek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Szczerek wants to clinch up but Flight keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Szczerek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slapping body kick lands there for Szczerek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Flight dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Flight'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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Szczerek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flight throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheers as Flight lands an impressive looking overhand right. Szczerek doesn't seem phased though.
Szczerek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Szczerek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Szczerek moves out of range of the body kick from Flight.
Flight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Szczerek. Szczerek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Flight swings for the body but Szczerek moves out of range.
Szczerek fails with the takedown.
Flight throws the left hand but Szczerek avoids the punch easily.
Szczerek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Szczerek with that takedown attempt.
Thomas Flight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Szczerek.
Szczerek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Szczerek throws a lazy head kick
and Flight counters with a nice uppercut.
Szczerek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flight but Flight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flight thumps Szczerek with a low kick.
Szczerek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Szczerek throws a left and a right that both miss
and Flight counters with a left to the body.
Szczerek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Szczerek tries for a takedown but Flight circles away easily
and Flight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Szczerek thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flight lands with a nice body kick.
Flight throws a push kick but Szczerek slaps the foot to one side.
Flight throws the kick towards the body but Szczerek avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Flight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flight scores with a spinning back kick!
Szczerek dives in and grabs Flight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flight pushes down on Szczerek's head and hops out.
Szczerek takes one to the side of the head.
Szczerek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flight to score with a decent uppercut.
Szczerek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Flight pivots, looking for a leg kick but Szczerek is out of range and Flight settles back down.
Szczerek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flight.
Flight loads up on a big right hand but Szczerek slips the punch.
Szczerek has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Flight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flight scores with a leg kick.
Flight cracks the inside of Szczerek's front leg.
Szczerek's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Flight lands an overhand right.
Flight lands a nice hook to Szczerek's body. Szczerek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Szczerek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flight looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flight lands a glancing blow to the side of Szczerek's head.
Szczerek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tomasz Szczerek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Szczerek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Flight moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczerek wants to control from the top but Flight keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczerek postures up.
Flight is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Szczerek is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Flight keeping moving, preventing Szczerek from controlling successfully.
Szczerek is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Szczerek won't allow Flight to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tomasz Szczerek has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Flight dodges the punch combination from Szczerek.
Szczerek moves forwards but Flight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Flight clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Flight's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab lands there for Flight.
Flight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Szczerek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Flight will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Flight scores with a hook to the body. Szczerek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab lands there for Flight.
Flight has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Szczerek.
Szczerek slips a straight right by Flight.
Szczerek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flight lands with a hook. Szczerek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Szczerek tries to clinch but Flight moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Flight.
Flight throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flight thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Szczerek if he has to take too many more of those.
Flight throws the kick towards the body but Szczerek avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Flight lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Szczerek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Szczerek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Szczerek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flight as he avoids it easily.
Flight scores with a jab. Szczerek acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Flight throws a body punch but Szczerek moves out of range.
Szczerek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Szczerek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Szczerek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good exchange - Flight coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flight lands with a right hand.
Flight lands a right hook to the body.
Szczerek fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Flight. That's going to slow Szczerek down.
Flight uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Flight lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczerek scores a takedown into full mount!
Tomasz Szczerek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Szczerek looking to control but Flight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Flight can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczerek jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Flight manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Flight is looking to regain half guard here but Szczerek keeps moving and retains side control.
Flight is being controlled here.
Szczerek wants to control but Flight is keeping him busy.
Flight is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Szczerek is working for a submission of some sort.
Flight wants to control but Szczerek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flight gets back to full guard.
Szczerek preventing the sweep.
Szczerek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Szczerek.
Szczerek postures up and lands a big shot to Flight's brow.
Szczerek stopping the sweep attempt from Flight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Flight had his way with Tomasz Szczerek in that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Flight's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Szczerek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Szczerek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flight is fending him off so far but Szczerek persists. Nope, Flight circles away and we're back to standing.
Szczerek tries to land a body kick
and Flight counters with a one-two to the body.
Szczerek takes one on the button.
Tomasz Szczerek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczerek shoots in and gets a takedown into Flight's guard.
Szczerek wants to pass the guard but Flight is keeping the position.
Flight is trying to control the position but Szczerek postures up.
Szczerek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Szczerek stays in close to Flight's body and controls the position.
Szczerek wants to control from the top but Flight keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flight controls Szczerek momentarily but Szczerek frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thomas Flight.
Flight scores with a hook to the body. Szczerek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Szczerek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Szczerek misses with a low kick.
Szczerek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Flight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Szczerek throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Flight was covering up waiting for the punch and Szczerek finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Flight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczerek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Szczerek throws a big right hand that misses.
Flight lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Szczerek!
Szczerek is desperately trying to improve his position but Flight has a good base and remains in mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flight tries to control but Szczerek wriggling away.
Flight controlling from mount.
Flight looking to control but Szczerek is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczerek is looking to get to half guard.
Flight looking to control but Szczerek is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thomas Flight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flight avoids the attempt from Szczerek to control.
Flight looking to control but Szczerek is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Szczerek is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flight can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Szczerek is looking to escape.
Szczerek is looking to improve his position but Flight isn't that keen on the idea.
Flight tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Szczerek is squirming around, avoiding Flight's attempts to control the action.
Tomasz Szczerek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Szczerek is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomasz Szczerek.
I think Flight has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Flight!
Thomas Flight retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Thomas Flight, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gangmo Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Light comes to the ring accompanied by Ride for This-Fabolous. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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 Helsinki, Bobby Light!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gangmo Lee!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Light gets a takedown into half guard.
Light landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Light seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lee gets full guard.
Light lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Light pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Light wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Light is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Light scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Light pushes his legs off easily.
Lee working for a triangle but Light defends it easily.
Light 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.
Light throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Light makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Light connects with a couple of short punches.
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Light trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Light is posturing up here but Lee has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Light tries to roll out but it's too tight and Light has to tap! Slick submission there by Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gangmo Lee!
An out of breath Gangmo Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iwan Matwijenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Terell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matwijenko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hас баxamo!. Mason Terell is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Iwan Matwijenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Terell!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matwijenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Terell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Terell misses with a looping right.
Matwijenko tests Terell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Terell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Terell swings for the body but Matwijenko moves out of range.
Matwijenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matwijenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matwijenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matwijenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terell fails with the takedown.
Matwijenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terell scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Matwijenko wants to get back to his feet.
Terell throws some wild stikes that Matwijenko manages to avoid easily.
Terell wants to control the pace but Matwijenko is squirming around nicely.
Terell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Matwijenko looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Matwijenko blocking the ground and pound.
Terell thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Terell punching from mount but Matwijenko doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Matwijenko trying desperately to get to his feet.
Terell raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terell throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terell trying to control but Matwijenko is having none of it.
Matwijenko bucks up and throws Terell to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Matwijenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matwijenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matwijenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matwijenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Terell is out of range and Matwijenko settles back down.
Matwijenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matwijenko walks into a stiff left hand from Terell.
Matwijenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Terell misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matwijenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matwijenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Terell throws out a loose jab but Matwijenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matwijenko throws a right and a left that Terell avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Matwijenko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Terell misses with an uppercut. Matwijenko saw that one coming.
Matwijenko misses with a two punch combination.
Terell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matwijenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Terell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Matwijenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matwijenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matwijenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Terell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matwijenko but Matwijenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matwijenko misses with a low kick.
Matwijenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matwijenko avoids the body shot from Terell.
Terell misses with a few strikes there.
Matwijenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matwijenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matwijenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iwan Matwijenko is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matwijenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terell.
Matwijenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Terell under the eye.
Terell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Terell throws a low kick but Matwijenko avoids it.
Matwijenko throws a wild body kick that Terell sees coming a mile off.
Terell moves out of range of the body kick from Matwijenko.
Matwijenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Terell lands a head shot.
Matwijenko throws a wild body kick that Terell sees coming a mile off.
Matwijenko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Terell takes a step back to recover.
Terell is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matwijenko, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matwijenko misses with a head kick.
Terell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matwijenko is out of range and Terell settles back down.
Matwijenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matwijenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matwijenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matwijenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matwijenko manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Terell scores with a jab. Matwijenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matwijenko. That's going to slow Terell down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matwijenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Iwan Matwijenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matwijenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matwijenko throws a head kick but Terell moves out of range.
Terell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matwijenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terell.
Terell lands with a shot to the body.
Terell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Terell moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick from Matwijenko lands but Terell takes it in his stride.
It looks like Mason Terell has been cut.
Terell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matwijenko misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matwijenko feints and then cracks Terell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Terell down.
Terell takes a swing at Matwijenko's ribcage but misses.
Matwijenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Terell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Terell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matwijenko is rocked!
Matwijenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, jab by Terell - just one landing.
Oh Matwijenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matwijenko gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Terell gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Terell!
Mason Terell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sakari Nurmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twelf Thermandin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmi comes to the ring accompanied by Turisas -Take the day!. Thermandin has chosen Prelude 12 by Styx as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Nurmi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Twelf Thermandin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmi misses with a hook. Thermandin ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Thermandin blocks the low kick.
Nurmi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thermandin counters with a nice leg kick.
Nurmi fails with a takedown attempt.
Thermandin moves out of range of the body kick from Nurmi.
Nurmi checks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Nurmi misses.
Nurmi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thermandin takes the fight into the clinch.
Nurmi can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sakari Nurmi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thermandin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurmi goes for a takedown attempt but Thermandin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermandin gets tackled into the ropes by Nurmi. Nurmi maintains the clinch.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thermandin tries to land knees in the clinch but Nurmi avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermandin.
A nice left hand lands by Thermandin.
Thermandin misses with the head strike.
Nurmi blocks an uppercut.
Thermandin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmi's elbow.
Thermandin tries a knee to the head but Nurmi blocks it.
Thermandin misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmi controls his hands.
Nurmi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thermandin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thermandin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nurmi's face.
It looks like Sakari Nurmi has been cut.
Thermandin connects with a knee to the head.
Thermandin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thermandin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nurmi manages to break the clinch.
Nurmi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thermandin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurmi somewhat.
Nurmi shoots in for a takedown but Thermandin shows good takedown defense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thermandin looks to land a left hand but Nurmi moved out of range nicely.
Nurmi rushes Thermandin and presses him up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin lands a knee to the body.
Nurmi is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thermandin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nurmi blocks it with crossed arms.
Thermandin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thermandin misses with a knee to the head.
Thermandin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nurmi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thermandin has his hands clasped together around Nurmi's back. He's all about the action.
Nurmi is keen to just control but Thermandin is a slippery customer.
Thermandin tries to get to full guard but Nurmi has control of the leg.
Thermandin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thermandin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin working a defensive guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmi trying to move into half guard but instead Thermandin has managed to sweep!
Nurmi keeping moving, preventing Thermandin from controlling successfully.
Nurmi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thermandin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurmi lands with a punch from half guard.
Thermandin is looking for a sweep. Nurmi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thermandin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twelf Thermandin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sakari Nurmi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Nurmi throws a looping overhand right but Thermandin ducks down to avoid it.
Sakari Nurmi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmi misses with a double jab
and Thermandin counters with a nice body kick.
Nurmi moves into the clinch successfully.
Thermandin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurmi backwards.
Thermandin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurmi backwards.
Thermandin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thermandin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thermandin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermandin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nurmi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thermandin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nurmi wants to break free but Thermandin has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Thermandin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmi.
Thermandin misses with a knee strike.
Nurmi is looking to control Thermandin's arms but Thermandin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nurmi has his back to the ropes.
Thermandin misses with a knee strike.
Thermandin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmi can't get the takedown.
Nurmi avoiding damage as Thermandin throws knees to the body.
Nurmi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nurmi has Thermandin pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Thermandin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sakari Nurmi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin working Nurmi over with knees to the body.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thermandin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thermandin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nurmi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thermandin is defending well.
Nurmi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thermandin is defending well.
Thermandin scores with a shoulder strike.
Thermandin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nurmi blocks it with crossed arms.
Nurmi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thermandin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nurmi misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi can't break the clinch.
Nurmi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thermandin prevents it.
Thermandin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thermandin throws a head punch that misses.
Nurmi is trying to break free.
Thermandin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nurmi.
Thermandin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thermandin tries a knee to the head but Nurmi blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin lands with a light punch inside.
Nurmi is trying to pull guard but Thermandin turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Thermandin misses with a knee to the head.
Thermandin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but Nurmi blocks with his arms.
Thermandin scores with a hook to the body.
Thermandin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nurmi blocks it with crossed arms.
Nurmi jumps guard but Thermandin stands there with Nurmi around his waist. Nurmi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thermandin missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twelf Thermandin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sakari Nurmi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nurmi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thermandin missing with knees to the body.
Thermandin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Nurmi on the inside.
Nurmi is trying to pull guard but Thermandin has him pressed against the ropes.
Thermandin has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmi.
Nurmi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Thermandin misses with a knee strike.
Thermandin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Thermandin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nurmi avoids it.
Nurmi wants to break free but Thermandin has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thermandin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sakari Nurmi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thermandin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nurmi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thermandin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thermandin is defending well.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but Nurmi blocks with his arms.
Thermandin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermandin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thermandin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Twelf Thermandin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thermandin leaves Nurmi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thermandin stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Nurmi or perhaps it was just good defense by Thermandin which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thermandin misses with a head kick.
Thermandin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nurmi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thermandin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thermandin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurmi fails with the takedown.
Nurmi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thermandin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nurmi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thermandin counters with a body kick.
Thermandin cracks Nurmi with a good jab.
Sakari Nurmi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmi thows a leg kick but Thermandin checks it
and Thermandin counters with a leg kick.
Nurmi shoots in looking for a takedown. Thermandin tries to sprawl out of it but Nurmi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Thermandin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nurmi shoots in but Thermandin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thermandin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurmi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nurmi throws a lazy head kick
and Thermandin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Twelf Thermandin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Thermandin. No joy for Nurmi on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nurmi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good leg kick by Thermandin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thermandin throws a leg kick which misses Nurmi's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurmi tries to avoid it.
Thermandin lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thermandin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thermandin connects with a looping right hand.
Thermandin connects with an inside leg kick.
Thermandin cracks the inside of Nurmi's front leg.
Nurmi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thermandin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thermandin.
Thermandin takes the fight into the clinch.
Sakari Nurmi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thermandin misses with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Twelf Thermandin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thermandin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twelf Thermandin!
Twelf Thermandin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shank Flabbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pink Floyd - Any Color You Like. Flabbott has chosen Wait and Bleed as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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264 lbs
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290 lbs
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brett Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shank Flabbott!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Gray.
Flabbott shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flabbott showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gray wants to improve his position but Flabbott is controlling well.
Gray actively working from the bottom here.
Flabbott is nestled in close to Gray, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flabbott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gray does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gray looking for submissions off his back.
Gray tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Flabbott is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gray sees it coming and defends easily.
Gray gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flabbott postures up and lands a big shot to Gray's brow.
Flabbott wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
Gray looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Flabbott passes into side control.
Flabbott thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gray is trying to get back to half guard.
Gray gets back to half guard.
Flabbott is working for a kimura but Gray is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flabbott wants to take a breather but Gray is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gray avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flabbott.
Gray actively working from the bottom here.
Flabbott seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flabbott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gray does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gray actively working from the bottom here.
Flabbott seems to be looking for submissions.
Gray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flabbott pulls his head out easily.
Gray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flabbott pulls his head out easily.
Flabbott seems to be working for a kimura but Gray defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flabbott pulls his head out easily.
Gray wants to improve his position but Flabbott is controlling well.
Flabbott moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gray.
Gray is looking for a sweep.
Flabbott lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gray down.
Flabbott controls the position from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Flabbott has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gray!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray is trying to escape the mount.
Gray is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gray really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flabbott content just to control the position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flabbott looking to finish Gray with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gray!
Flabbott fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gray regains half guard.
Gray strikes from the bottom but Flabbott passes into mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gray is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Flabbott looking to finish Gray with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gray!
Flabbott landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shank Flabbott dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gray avoids a kick to the body.
It looks like Brett Gray has been cut.
A cross from Gray lands.
Gray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flabbott bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray tries to buck Flabbott off but Flabbott is having none of it.
Gray manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gray blocks the strikes from Flabbott.
Flabbott manages to get to full guard.
Flabbott looking for a sweep. Not yet Flabbott, not yet.
Shank Flabbott has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flabbott looking for a guillotine here but Gray defends easily.
Gray is stalling in the full guard.
Flabbott throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gray uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray wants to control but Flabbott is keeping him busy.
Flabbott struggling a bit here.
Flabbott tries to bench press Gray off him but Gray keeps the position.
Flabbott is not content to let Gray control the position.
Flabbott is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flabbott keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Flabbott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gray wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flabbott is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gray tries for a kimura but Flabbott is defending well.
Gray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flabbott keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Gray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brett Gray'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!
Gray lands a jab to the nose.
Flabbott takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Flabbott connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gray. Gray circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Flabbott 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.
Gray escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flabbott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flabbott wants to pass the guard but Gray is keeping the position.
Flabbott postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flabbott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flabbott with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gray working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Flabbott has passed into half guard!
Ground and pound from Flabbott.
Flabbott trying to control the action but Gray is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Flabbott lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Flabbott lands a nice short elbow.
Gray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flabbott working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flabbott working over Gray with some ground and pound. Gray looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gray wants to get back to full guard but Flabbott has passed into side control.
Gray manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Flabbott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gray pulls his head out easily.
Flabbott gets full guard.
Flabbott thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Flabbott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flabbott working for a triangle but Gray defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flabbott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Flabbott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flabbott has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gray is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Flabbott.
Flabbott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gray wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flabbott is trying to control Gray's posture but Gray avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flabbott is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shank Flabbott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flabbott has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shank Flabbott!
Shank Flabbott very nearly forgot to thank Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Neely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mama Said Knock You Out. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
280 lbs
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32
240 lbs
18 - 17 - 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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Neely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Hall!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neely stuffs the takedown attempt from Hall. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
Neely swats away the attempt to clinch by Hall.
Neely uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Neely ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Neely shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hall is trying to stand back up but Neely is controlling him
Neely trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hall tries to kick Neely off but Neely keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neely takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neely is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hall sees it coming and defends easily.
Neely wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Neely.
Neely 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.
Neely not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neely drops an elbow to the side of Hall's head.
Hall won't allow Neely to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Neely. Oh but Hall has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Neely goes limp - he's gone! Hall jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Albert Hall!
An out of breath and clearly excited Albert Hall thanked Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Bortman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Morgan Hilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Bortman!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Bortman blocks the low kick.
Hilton lands a really nice looking cross but Bortman seems unphased.
Hilton throws a leg kick but Bortman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bortman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bortman duly obliges.
It looks like Morgan Hilton has been cut.
Bortman looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Bortman backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Hilton's temple! It sends Hilton violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Bortman celebrates and the doctors try to help Hilton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Alex Bortman!
After the fight, Alex Bortman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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