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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petter Krustev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lilburne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krustev comes to the cage accompanied by Hubava si moya goro.. Lilburne has chosen You'll never walk alone as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petter Krustev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Lilburne!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krustev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lilburne can pounce on him.
Lilburne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krustev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big right from Lilburne misses.
Lilburne connects with a solid leg kick.
Krustev connects with a crisp jab.
Krustev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Krustev loads up on a big right hand but Lilburne slips the punch.
A left and a right from Krustev both land. Nice combination.
Lilburne blocks a jab.
Krustev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krustev looks to land a left hand but Lilburne moved out of range nicely.
Lilburne throws a sloppy head kick and Krustev moves out of range easily.
Lilburne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lilburne throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Petter Krustev has been cut.
Krustev slips a straight right by Lilburne.
Krustev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lilburne. Krustev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krustev avoids the head kick by Lilburne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lilburne.
Lilburne throws a wild body kick that Krustev sees coming a mile off.
John Lilburne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lilburne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Krustev throws a right and a left that Lilburne avoids nicely.
Lilburne throws a wild body kick that Krustev sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lilburne.
Lilburne dips to his left and cracks Krustev with an uppercut!
Krustev misses with a wild body shot.
Lilburne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lilburne scores with the left hand. Krustev knows he should have avoided that one.
Krustev is rocked!
Lilburne fakes the body blow, causing Krustev to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Krustev goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Lilburne!
After the big win, John Lilburne made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors - - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - - and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juanito Cottenfifther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tero Taikina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taikina has chosen Cookie song as his entrance music. Juanito Cottenfifther has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juanito Cottenfifther!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Taikina!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cottenfifther avoids the body shot from Taikina.
Cottenfifther misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taikina.
Taikina fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taikina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cottenfifther fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cottenfifther smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cottenfifther ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taikina moves away.
Cottenfifther looks to throw the jab but Taikina is out of range.
Cottenfifther ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taikina moves away.
Taikina connects with a body shot.
Taikina is looking to clinch but Cottenfifther is avoiding it.
Taikina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taikina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cottenfifther.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Taikina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taikina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taikina changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cottenfifther tries to avoid it but Taikina manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cottenfifther to the ground. Cottenfifther escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cottenfifther fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taikina takes the fight into the clinch.
Cottenfifther breaks the clinch.
Cottenfifther ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taikina moves away.
Cottenfifther darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Taikina tries to roll over but Cottenfifther keeps him under control.
Taikina is pressing down on Cottenfifther's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taikina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cottenfifther is one step ahead there.
Taikina lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cottenfifther!
Taikina looking to control but Cottenfifther is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cottenfifther can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Taikina punching from mount but Cottenfifther doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cottenfifther tries to reverse the position but Taikina maintains control.
Cottenfifther sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cottenfifther avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taikina.
Cottenfifther is not content to let Taikina control the position.
Taikina lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Taikina connects with a nice short shot to Cottenfifther's temple.
Taikina is trying to control. Cottenfifther wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cottenfifther is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taikina stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cottenfifther tries to get to full guard but Taikina has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taikina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cottenfifther defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cottenfifther trying to control but Taikina postures up.
Cottenfifther tries to get to full guard but Taikina has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tero Taikina dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cottenfifther misses with a right hand
and Taikina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cottenfifther's corner calls for a 1-2. Cottenfifther obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cottenfifther throws a lazy uppercut
and Taikina counters with a straight right hand.
Taikina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taikina scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taikina tries to close the distance and clinch but Cottenfifther swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taikina looks to land a left hand but Cottenfifther moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Taikina. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taikina.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cottenfifther.
Taikina looks to throw the jab but Cottenfifther is out of range.
Cottenfifther circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taikina fails with the takedown
and Cottenfifther counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taikina's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cottenfifther connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taikina scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cottenfifther manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Taikina on his heels. He'll look to pass Taikina's guard now, I'm sure.
Cottenfifther throws a big elbow that misses.
Taikina has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taikina looking for a sweep. Not yet Taikina, not yet.
Cottenfifther throwing strikes from guard but Taikina blocks nicely.
Cottenfifther is looking to work some ground and pound but Taikina has wrist control.
Taikina has his foot on Cottenfifther's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cottenfifther works his way back into a safe position though.
Tero Taikina has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cottenfifther lands a couple of elbows.
Taikina trying to control the position.
Cottenfifther will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cottenfifther postures up and lands a big shot to Taikina's brow.
Taikina looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cottenfifther throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cottenfifther throws an elbow that misses. Taikina uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cottenfifther's guard. Nice move by Taikina!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taikina missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cottenfifther looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taikina seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Taikina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cottenfifther is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taikina wants to control from the top but Cottenfifther keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Taikina content to stall in guard here.
Tero Taikina has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cottenfifther throws a hook but Taikina blocks it.
Taikina is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cottenfifther moves out of range as Taikina strikes.
Cottenfifther keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cottenfifther walks into a stiff left hand from Taikina.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cottenfifther throws a lazy uppercut
and Taikina counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cottenfifther is trying to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taikina throwing shots but Cottenfifther is blocking nicely.
Taikina wants to pass to mount but Cottenfifther is defending the position.
Taikina controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cottenfifther is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tero Taikina will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Cottenfifther misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taikina.
A swing and a miss from Cottenfifther.
Taikina throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Cottenfifther to counter with a crisp jab.
Taikina throws a looping overhand right but Cottenfifther ducks down to avoid it.
Taikina wants to clinch up but Cottenfifther keeps it at a distance.
Cottenfifther throws a big shot that misses.
Taikina throws a jab when Cottenfifther was well out of range.
Taikina swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taikina takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taikina slips a jab from Cottenfifther.
Cottenfifther swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cottenfifther is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taikina just misses with a punch to the body.
Taikina takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taikina moves away from the strike by Cottenfifther.
Cottenfifther gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cottenfifther shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taikina as he avoids it easily.
Cottenfifther lunges at Taikina with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taikina's hand.
Cottenfifther thows a body shot but no joy.
Cottenfifther throws a looping overhand right but Taikina ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Taikina misses.
Cottenfifther staying out of range there.
Cottenfifther jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Taikina misses.
Juanito Cottenfifther has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cottenfifther. Taikina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taikina closes the distance and pushes Cottenfifther back into the cage.
Cottenfifther blocks an elbow strike from Taikina.
Cottenfifther tries to work over Taikina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taikina has Cottenfifther pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taikina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cottenfifther misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taikina.
Taikina lands an elbow inside that Cottenfifther shrugs off.
Taikina blocks an uppercut.
Taikina lands an elbow inside.
Taikina gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cottenfifther.
Cottenfifther doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cottenfifther tries to work over Taikina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cottenfifther avoids the elbow strike from Taikina, against the cage.
Taikina stops a takedown attempt from Cottenfifther.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Cottenfifther. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taikina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cottenfifther lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Cottenfifther's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taikina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taikina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taikina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cottenfifther's brow.
Taikina misses with an elbow strike.
Taikina lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cottenfifther backwards.
Taikina lands a damaging elbow.
Cottenfifther avoids the elbow strike from Taikina, against the cage.
Cottenfifther misses with some punches.
Taikina leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Taikina.
Cottenfifther manages to break the clinch.
Cottenfifther keeps the fight on the outside.
Taikina gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cottenfifther.
Juanito Cottenfifther is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Cottenfifther lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taikina's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cottenfifther connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taikina scrambles back to his feet.
Cottenfifther throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taikina sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tero Taikina is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Donk. Cottenfifther catches Taikina right on the button with a cross.
Cottenfifther keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taikina throws the left hand but Cottenfifther avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Taikina.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juanito Cottenfifther showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Taikina 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tero Taikina!
Post fight, Tero Taikina took to the microphone: 'Free cookies for everyone who cheered for me tonight!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Tinsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadashi Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Tinsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tadashi Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Nakamura.
Tinsley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nakamura manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tinsley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakamura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tinsley defends well.
Tinsley being controlled here momentarily.
Tinsley trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Nakamura has control of Tinsley's left arm, preventing Tinsley from doing any damage.
Tinsley postures up and lands a big shot to Nakamura's brow.
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!
Nakamura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tinsley.
Nakamura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tinsley distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tinsley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tinsley throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakamura keeping full guard, as Tinsley tries to pass.
Tinsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tinsley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tinsley lands a couple of digs.
Nakamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakamura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tinsley.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Tinsley controlling him for the moment.
Tinsley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tinsley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nakamura is taking a breather. Tinsley 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.
Tinsley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley is pressing down on Nakamura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tinsley is keeping the position for now.
Nakamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Tinsley keeps moving.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tinsley working a defensive guard here.
Tadashi Nakamura has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tinsley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nakamura to the ground. Tinsley is now in Nakamura's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tinsley manages to get himself to full guard.
Tinsley is pulling down on Nakamura's head. It's preventing any offense from Nakamura, at least for the moment.
Nakamura trying to control but Tinsley is working from the bottom.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tinsley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tinsley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tinsley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tinsley throwing shots but Nakamura is blocking nicely.
Tinsley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nakamura's head.
Nakamura is pressing down on Tinsley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tinsley postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakamura lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tinsley!
Tinsley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tinsley tries to lock up and control but Nakamura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nakamura controlling from the full mount.
Tinsley is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakamura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nakamura landing strikes from the mount and Tinsley is in trouble!
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 Jamal Tinsley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tinsley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tinsley shoots in and bounces Nakamura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tinsley stopping the sweep attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tinsley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tinsley looking to pass the guard.
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet.
Nakamura lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tinsley!
Nakamura prevents Tinsley from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nakamura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nakamura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tinsley kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tinsley manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nakamura trying to mount his opponent but Tinsley defends it.
Tinsley gets full guard.
Tinsley working a defensive guard here.
Tinsley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakamura pushing down on Tinsley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jamal Tinsley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura is nestled in close to Tinsley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tinsley is positioning himself well to prevent Nakamura advancing to mount.
Nakamura prevents Tinsley from improving his position.
Tinsley wants to get back to full guard but Nakamura has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nakamura is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tinsley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tinsley shrugs it off.
Tinsley sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nakamura trying to control from half guard but Tinsley is working away.
Tinsley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tinsley.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Tinsley.
Tinsley trying to control the position.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Tinsley is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakamura won't allow Tinsley to sweep him here.
Nakamura trying to control but Tinsley is working from the bottom.
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.
Tinsley wants to improve his position but instead Nakamura has moved into half guard.
Tinsley tries to roll over but Nakamura keeps him under control.
Tinsley has hold of Nakamura's hands but Nakamura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tinsley tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg.
Tinsley wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Tinsley is working from the bottom.
Tinsley trying to hold on to Nakamura's head to control him but Nakamura postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley gets full guard.
Tinsley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tinsley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tinsley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nakamura gets full guard.
Tinsley stopping the sweep attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakamura is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tinsley is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tadashi Nakamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tinsley gets the takedown into side control.
Nakamura sneaks back into half guard.
Nakamura trying to control here.
Tinsley is nestled in close to Nakamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tinsley wants to take a breather but Nakamura is having none of it.
Tinsley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nakamura's head.
Tinsley wants to control but Nakamura is keeping him busy.
Tinsley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura gets back to full guard.
Tinsley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tinsley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nakamura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tinsley manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tinsley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tinsley wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tinsley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tinsley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tinsley fails to land with a series of punches.
Tinsley looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Tinsley swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tinsley.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nakamura to the ground. Tinsley is now in Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position.
Nakamura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tinsley with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tinsley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tinsley scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Tinsley controlling him for the moment.
Tinsley wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Tinsley controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet.
Tinsley is in close to Nakamura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tinsley scoring with some ground and pound.
Tinsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tinsley scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Tinsley from controlling successfully.
Nakamura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tinsley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakamura looking for a guillotine here but Tinsley defends easily.
Tinsley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tinsley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
It looks like Tadashi Nakamura has been cut.
Tinsley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet.
Tinsley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tinsley throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tinsley chips away with some ground and pound.
Nakamura is rocked!
Tinsley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nakamura is still in real trouble! Can Tinsley finish him?
Nakamura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tinsley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Tinsley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tinsley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Tinsley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall's entrance music is Mama Said Knock You Out. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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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
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Aerts!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall fails with a takedown attempt.
Aerts cracks Hall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aerts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hall dodges the punch combination from Aerts.
Aerts jabs at Hall's body.
Aerts lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aerts, pushing him back against the cage.
Aerts throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aerts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aerts's elbow.
Aerts lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Albert Hall has been cut.
Hall is looking for a takedown.
Aerts scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aerts.
Aerts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aerts just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hall's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aerts just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hall's brow.
Hall stalling.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aerts's elbow.
Hall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aerts lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hall takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Aerts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Aerts on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aerts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aerts just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hall's brow.
Aerts lands a shoulder strike.
Aerts creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Hall! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Aerts.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Aerts!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Aerts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gangmo Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gangmo Lee has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gangmo Lee seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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269 lbs
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264 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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gangmo Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Li!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li delivers a nice body kick.
Lee checks a low kick from Li.
Li pushes Lee away with a front kick.
Li uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee misses with a hook. Li ducked under it nicely.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Li sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Li ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Li.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
Li connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A combination from Li does no damage.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
Bruce Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Li sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Li moved out of range.
Bruce Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Li. Li obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Li buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Gangmo Lee has been cut.
Li scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
Li moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Li connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Li cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Li lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Li. That's going to slow Lee down.
Li feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Li cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Lee blocks a head kick by Li.
Lee moves away from the strike by Li.
Lee misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Li.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Lee misses.
Li lands a head kick!
Li lands a big head kick that sends Lee tumbling to the mat! Li takes a step backwards and waves Lee back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Li scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Li looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Li.
Li feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
Li lands with a thumping leg kick.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
Li connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Li.
Li fakes the leg kick and cracks Lee in the body.
Li scores with a push kick.
Li connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Li scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Li lands a big head kick that sends Lee tumbling to the mat! Li takes a step backwards and waves Lee back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lee is rocked!
Li throws a powerful right kick. Lee tried to block low but the kick was high! Lee was taken right off of his feet! Li jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruce Li!
Bruce Li thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hampton Forbes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Goodridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
275 lbs
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270 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hampton Forbes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Goodridge!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodridge fails to land with a series of punches.
Goodridge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Forbes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Forbes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Goodridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Forbes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodridge advances to half guard.
Goodridge looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Forbes is looking to improve his position.
Forbes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Forbes tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodridge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Forbes sees it coming and defends easily.
Goodridge is stalling here. Forbes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Goodridge seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Forbes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Goodridge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Forbes controls the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Forbes working away.
Goodridge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Forbes wants to stand but Goodridge is controlling his arm.
Goodridge is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Forbes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Goodridge desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Goodridge gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Goodridge keeping moving, preventing Forbes from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hampton Forbes.
Forbes tries to clinch but Goodridge moves out of range.
Forbes pushes Goodridge up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forbes effectively controlling the action here.
Goodridge has Forbes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Forbes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Forbes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Forbes.
Forbes missing with knees to the body.
Forbes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Forbes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodridge tries to score a body lock takedown but Forbes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hampton Forbes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Goodridge.
Forbes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Goodridge is working for takedown but Forbes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Forbes misses with a body punch.
Forbes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodridge's elbow.
Forbes misses with a body punch.
Forbes is pressed up against the cage. Goodridge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Forbes down to the mat. Forbes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Forbes forces Goodridge back against the cage and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Forbes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forbes swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forbes misses with a body punch.
Forbes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goodridge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goodridge goes for a takedown attempt but Forbes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Forbes.
Hampton Forbes 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.
Goodridge shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Forbes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Goodridge will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Forbes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Forbes clinches.
Forbes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Gary Goodridge has been cut.
Goodridge is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodridge.
Goodridge blocks an uppercut.
Forbes blocks a body shot from Goodridge.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forbes.
Goodridge has Forbes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Goodridge pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Forbes tumbling to the mat - Goodridge dives into Forbes's guard.
Goodridge trying to control but Forbes is working from the bottom.
Goodridge looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodridge passes into half guard.
Goodridge seems to be working for a kimura but Forbes defends the submission attempt.
Forbes is looking to escape.
Goodridge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Goodridge in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Forbes tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Goodridge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gary Goodridge!
Gary Goodridge seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Sobieski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Donati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobieski comes to the cage accompanied by Kto Cię Obroni Polsko. Donati has chosen Threshold - Phenomenon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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217 lbs
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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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sobieski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Virgil Donati!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobieski throws a sloppy head kick and Donati moves out of range easily.
Donati misses with a looping left.
Donati throws an overhand right that lands on Sobieski's shoulder, as Sobieski tries to avoid the shot.
Donati misses with a few strikes there.
That kick from Sobieski tenderised Donati's leg. Donati is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donati has Sobieski up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Sobieski.
Donati misses with a punch to the body.
Sobieski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sobieski wants a takedown but no success here.
Come on Donati - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Donati content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sobieski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donati lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Donati has a couple of punches blocked by Sobieski.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sobieski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Donati avoids it.
Sobieski leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Sobieski.
Donati has a couple of punches blocked by Sobieski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski tries to pull guard but Donati holds him up against the cage and eventually Sobieski drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sobieski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donati stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobieski.
Donati lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sobieski backwards.
Donati on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Donati throws a head punch that misses.
Donati stalls.
Donati misses with a punch on the inside.
Donati working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobieski missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donati.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donati tries a body shot but Sobieski blocks it.
Donati lands a shoulder strike.
Donati lands with a left to the head.
Sobieski blocking some punches.
Sobieski lands a shot to the body.
Donati lands a hook that snaps the head of Sobieski backwards.
Sobieski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Donati has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Donati.
Donati misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Donati blocks an uppercut.
Donati swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobieski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donati stalling in the clinch.
Donati has a couple of punches blocked by Sobieski.
Sobieski trying to stall but Donati improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski pulls guard successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donati is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sobieski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Donati has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sobieski is proving hard to escape from.
Sobieski trying to keep a closed guard but Donati is proving a slippery customer.
Sobieski being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donati preventing the sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Donati wants to control from the top but Sobieski keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Donati dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Donati misses with a looping left.
Donati scores with a nice right hand.
Donati misses with a hook.
Sobieski misses with a hook.
Sobieski misses with a head kick.
Donati throws a looping overhand right but Sobieski ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Sobieski or perhaps it was just good defense by Donati which made him look bad.
Sobieski tries to clinch there but Donati circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski has closed the distance and engaged Donati in a clinch.
Sobieski trying to control the position but instead, Donati has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sobieski into the cage.
Sobieski swings wildly with an uppercut but Donati uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donati lands with a right to the head.
Sobieski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Donati misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sobieski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sobieski blocks an uppercut.
Sobieski tries to pull guard but Donati forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sobieski misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski tries to stall but Donati uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Donati pushes Sobieski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sobieski swings wildly with an uppercut but Donati uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Donati misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sobieski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Donati prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sobieski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobieski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobieski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski blocking some punches.
Sobieski blocking some punches.
Virgil Donati seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sobieski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Donati goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sobieski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donati working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Donati gets through Sobieski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sobieski trying to land knees to the body.
Donati tries a body shot but Sobieski blocks it.
Donati scores with a nice hook to the head.
Donati misses with a punch on the inside.
Sobieski pulls guard effortlessly.
Donati wants to stand but Sobieski is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski has his foot on Donati's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Donati works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobieski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sobieski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sobieski keeping moving, preventing Donati from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sobieski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donati doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donati manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donati trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobieski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Virgil Donati was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Good leg kick by Sobieski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Donati showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sobieski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sobieski lands the left hand.
Donati fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sobieski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sobieski tries to land a leg kick but Donati saw it coming and moves away.
Donati swings for the body but Sobieski moves out of range.
Sobieski blocks a jab.
Sobieski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sobieski is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski scores with a leg kick.
Sobieski cracks the inside of Donati's front leg.
A jab from Donati misses.
Sobieski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Donati pinned against the cage. Donati gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sobieski moves into range and clinches up with Donati.
Sobieski blocking some punches.
Sobieski swings wildly with an uppercut but Donati uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobieski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donati tries to work over Sobieski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sobieski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Donati is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sobieski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sobieski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donati.
Sobieski scores with a shoulder strike.
Donati lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sobieski successfully pulls guard.
Donati trying to control but Sobieski is working from the bottom.
Donati controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Donati trying to control but Sobieski is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Virgil Donati hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Donati circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sobieski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sobieski slips a straight right by Donati.
Good exchange - Sobieski coming out on top.
Sobieski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sobieski instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Donati fails to land.
Sobieski tries to pull guard but Donati forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sobieski is trying to pull guard but Donati has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobieski letting Donati take a breather here.
Sobieski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Donati taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sobieski can't find room to land a body shot as Donati controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobieski.
Sobieski is looking for a takedown.
Donati swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobieski uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobieski tries to throw a body punch but Donati avoids it by throwing Sobieski back against the cage.
Donati managing to block the knees to the body from Sobieski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jan Sobieski did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sobieski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jan Sobieski is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick from Sobieski.
Donati avoids the head kick by Sobieski.
Donati stuffs the takedown.
Sobieski misses with a low kick.
Donati avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donati dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sobieski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donati moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Donati misses.
Jan Sobieski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobieski scores with a punch to the head.
Sobieski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donati moves out of range of the leg kick from Sobieski.
Sobieski throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slow jab from Donati misses its intended target.
Donati misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donati misses with a hook.
Sobieski shoots in looking for a takedown. Donati tries to sprawl out of it but Sobieski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Donati manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sobieski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobieski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sobieski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Donati swivels and escapes.
Sobieski tries to score with a low kick but Donati moves his leg out of the way.
Sobieski gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Donati is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sobieski throwing strikes but Donati manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Donati has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sobieski throws a leg kick but Donati sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Donati avoids the head kick by Sobieski.
Sobieski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donati.
Donati keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donati throws an overhand right that lands on Sobieski's shoulder, as Sobieski tries to avoid the shot.
No luck for Sobieski with that takedown attempt.
Sobieski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donati.
Sobieski throws a hook but Donati blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobieski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Donati counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donati lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Virgil Donati will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sobieski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sobieski fails with the takedown.
Donati rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sobieski counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sobieski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sobieski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Donati sprawls well. Donati wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sobieski gets slowly back to his feet.
Donati cracks Sobieski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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.
Donati lands a big right hand that sends Sobieski crashing to the mat! Donati stays standing though and waves Sobieski back to his feet!
Sobieski is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donati cracks a nice hook into Sobieski's ribs.
Oh Sobieski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donati misses with an uppercut.
Sobieski seems to have got his legs back now.
Sobieski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donati lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sobieski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Donati napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sobieski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Donati is trying to get back to half guard.
Sobieski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Donati, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donati is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sobieski has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jan Sobieski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sobieski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sobieski is looking to take a break and control but Donati is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sobieski working the body and head with strikes.
Virgil Donati is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sobieski lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Donati down.
Donati managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sobieski.
Donati is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donati takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Donati dodges the ground and pound from Sobieski.
Sobieski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donati manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sobieski's best efforts.
Sobieski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Donati tries to get to full guard but Sobieski has control of the leg.
Sobieski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donati is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Virgil Donati.
I think Donati 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Donati!
Virgil Donati is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Virgil Donati thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Bortman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mihail Mansurov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mansurov has chosen Kreator - Impossible Brutality as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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195 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Bortman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mihail Mansurov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bortman throws a sloppy head kick and Mansurov moves out of range easily.
Donk. Mansurov catches Bortman right on the button with a cross.
Bortman misses with an uppercut.
Mansurov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bortman is just out of range.
Mansurov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A head kick misses from Bortman.
Mansurov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mansurov closes the distance and pushes Bortman back into the cage.
Mansurov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bortman blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mansurov.
Bortman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bortman is trying to break the clinch but Mansurov is controlling him.
Mansurov scores with a shot to the side of Bortman's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mansurov tries to work over Bortman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bortman is trying to break free.
Mansurov stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mansurov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bortman is trying to push Mansurov away but Mansurov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mansurov is leaning against Bortman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Bortman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bortman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bortman tries to circle away but Mansurov has him pinned against the cage.
Mansurov has Bortman pressed against the cage, preventing Bortman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bortman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mansurov lands a nice uppercut.
Bortman wants to get back to striking at distance but Mansurov won't allow it.
Bortman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mansurov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bortman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mansurov lands a hook that snaps the head of Bortman backwards.
Bortman is trying to force a seperation but Mansurov has the dominant position.
Mansurov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bortman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mansurov has him pressed against the cage.
Bortman blocks an elbow strike.
Mansurov lands a left hand.
Mansurov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bortman backwards.
Bortman tries to break the clinch but Mansurov is controlling the position.
Mansurov has Bortman pressed against the cage, preventing Bortman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bortman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mansurov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bortman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansurov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bortman is trying to keep an underhook but Mansurov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mansurov is nestled in close to Bortman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mansurov working Bortman over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mansurov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bortman is trying to maintain the position but Mansurov is very close to passing his half guard.
Bortman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mansurov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bortman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mansurov winds up and cracks Bortman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mansurov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bortman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mansurov on the ground.
Mansurov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mansurov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bortman defending well though.
Mansurov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansurov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mansurov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mansurov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Still in half guard, Mansurov seems content to control.
Mansurov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mansurov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mansurov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bortman wants to control but Mansurov is keeping busy.
Bortman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mansurov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bortman is staying active underneath Mansurov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mansurov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mansurov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansurov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bortman keeps working.
Mansurov lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mansurov throwing shots but Bortman is blocking nicely.
Mansurov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bortman won't allow Mansurov to pass to mount.
Mansurov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mansurov is looking to take a break and control but Bortman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mansurov slips a nice elbow through Bortman's hands, connecting with Bortman's forehead.
Mansurov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bortman is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mihail Mansurov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mansurov lunges at Bortman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bortman's hand.
Mansurov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bortman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mansurov missing with a left hand there. Bortman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mansurov misses with a hook. Bortman ducked under it nicely.
Mansurov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mansurov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mansurov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bortman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bortman throws a head kick but Mansurov moves out of range.
Mansurov forces Bortman back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mansurov tries to work over Bortman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bortman is trying to break free.
Mansurov goes for a takedown attempt but Bortman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mansurov works over Bortman's head and body with a nice combination.
Bortman is rocked!
It looks like Alex Bortman has been cut.
Bortman swings for the body but Mansurov moves out of range.
Oh Bortman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bortman takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansurov throws the left hand but Bortman avoids the punch easily.
Mansurov moves out of range as Bortman throws a body kick.
Mansurov cracks Bortman on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bortman falls backwards against the cage. Mansurov follows up with more strikes that drop Bortman to his knees. Mansurov keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bortman! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mihail Mansurov!
Mihail Mansurov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Um.. Mihail wrestle, Mihail win. I crab him, toss him round, win. Coach say he want punch me in head, you grab him. No let go, no let go say coach, hold him like loving him, that how you win. Coach say win gets römpsä, Mihail like römpsä.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Large (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Neely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Large comes to the cage accompanied by Blue - U Make Me Wanna . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jack Neely enters the cage!
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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
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Large!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Neely!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neely bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neely cracks the inside of Large's front leg.
Large lands a really nice looking cross but Neely seems unphased.
Neely lands with a good body shot.
Neely looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Neely uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Large.
Large connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Neely misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Large throws the left hand but Neely avoids the punch easily.
Large tests Neely's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Large. Neely does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neely works Large's body with a nice hook.
Large is breathing heavily.
Neely scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neely landing strikes.
Neely wants to lay and pray for a moment but Large keeps working.
Large dodges the ground and pound from Neely.
Large is not content to let Neely control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neely working the ground and pound but Large is defending the strikes.
Neely scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Large to see if he's OK.
Large is not content to let Neely control the position.
Large manages to work his way to half guard, despite Neely's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Large avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Neely.
Neely prevents Large from improving his position.
Neely thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Large's head.
Neely sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Large defending well though.
Neely is pressing down on Large's thigh, looking to free his foot. Large is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Neely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Large avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Neely.
Neely tries to pass to full mount but Large defends it.
Neely throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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. Neely connects with a nice short shot to Large's temple.
Large misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Large is staying active underneath Neely, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neely prevents Large from improving his position.
Large is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Neely scores with a couple of nice shots.
Large is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Neely's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Neely's back!
Large lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Large.
Large has the hooks in. Neely is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Neely tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neely sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Neely is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Large's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Large's back!
Neely has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Large tries to escape the position.
Neely is trying to stick to Large's back but Large is turning into Neely. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Neely's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Large.
Large trying to control the position from guard on top but Neely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neely bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Large's guard.
Large manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Large pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Large controlling the pace for now.
Large wants to control the pace but Neely is squirming around nicely.
Large punishing his opponent with strikes.
Neely is desperately trying to improve his position but Large has a good base and remains in mount.
Neely sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neely is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Large's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Large's back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neely trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Neely lands a shot to the body.
Neely loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Large hold on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Neely dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Neely throws a half hearted mid kick.
Large scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Jack Neely has been cut.
Large misses with a right hand
and Neely counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Large is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Neely throws a looping overhand right but Large ducks down to avoid it.
Large throws a leg kick that misses.
Whack! Neely lands a heavy head kick that drops Large. The ref tackles Neely to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Large was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jack Neely!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Neely thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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