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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Silvera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silvera's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wedlock. Speed has chosen Limp Bizkit / Break Stuff as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joey Silvera could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Abel Speed's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey Silvera! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Abel Speed! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silvera darts in trying to clinch and Speed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Silvera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silvera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Speed gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Speed tries to free his leg and advance position but Silvera is retaining full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Silvera manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Speed tries to lock up and control but Silvera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Speed tries to get back to half guard but can't. Silvera scoring with strikes but Speed is staying in there. 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! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Silvera cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Silvera with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Speed is trying to escape the mount.
Silvera lands a big elbow. The referee warns Speed that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Speed takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Speed is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Silvera cracks Speed with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Silvera! An out of breath and clearly excited Joey Silvera thanked •• Beast Mode •• for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Tauno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tauno kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pelican - Dead Between The Walls. The crowd seem to be enjoying Meridius's choice of entrance music: Now We Are Free. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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245 lbs
28 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Tauno! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maximus Meridius! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tauno misses with a body punch
and Meridius counters with a straight right hand. Meridius lands a really nice looking cross but Tauno seems unphased.
Meridius moves out of range as Tauno strikes. Tauno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Tauno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tauno scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tauno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meridius.
Tauno stuns Meridius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Meridius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Meridius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tauno moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Meridius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tauno.
Tauno lands a nice shot to the body.
Meridius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tauno is defended easily by Meridius.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tauno misses the shot to the body. Meridius throws a chopping leg kick but Tauno manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Maximus Meridius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tauno lands with an uppercut that bounces Meridius off the cage and back into range. Meridius works over Tauno's head and body with a nice combination. Meridius throws out a loose jab but Tauno uses good head movement to avoid it. Meridius takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Tauno misses with a lunging right hand
and Meridius counters with a left to the body. Meridius throws a nice looking combination but Tauno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Meridius scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Meridius lands a body shot.
Meridius uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Meridius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Meridius misses and Tauno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meridius thinking. Meridius looks winded! Tauno fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Meridius to the ground. Tauno is now in Meridius's guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Tauno sitting in guard, not really doing much. Tauno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meridius works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Tauno trying to control the position from guard on top but Meridius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tauno working some strikes from top position. Tauno trying to control the position from guard on top but Meridius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Meridius holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Meridius looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tauno passes into half guard.
Tauno is figuring out what he wants to do next. Tauno has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tony Tauno wasn't doing enough on the ground. Meridius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tauno.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Meridius throws the left hand but Tauno avoids the punch easily. Tauno scores with a body shot.
Jab from Tauno.
It looks like Maximus Meridius has been cut. 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! Tauno throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A slow jab from Meridius misses its intended target. Meridius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Meridius takes a body punch but keeps moving. Tauno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meridius was well out of range. Poor timing from Tauno. Meridius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tauno on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Meridius misses with a wild body shot. Tauno misses with a hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Tauno dominated that round. The cut man is working on Maximus Meridius's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tauno misses the jab. Meridius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tauno's sensitive parts. Tauno throws an overhand right that lands on Meridius's shoulder, as Meridius tries to avoid the shot. An inside leg kick lands from Tauno. Meridius thows a left - swing and a miss! Meridius misses with a wild body shot. Tauno misses with an uppercut. Meridius saw that one coming. Meridius throws a leg kick that misses. Tauno has a takedown stuffed. Tauno swings for the body but Meridius moves out of range.
Tauno shoots in but no luck this time. Meridius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tauno was well out of range. Poor timing from Meridius.
That's one minute gone in the round. Meridius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tauno throws a wild body kick that Meridius sees coming a mile off. Tauno misses with a double jab.
Meridius lands the left hand. Tauno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Maximus Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tauno misses with a jab to the body
and Tauno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Meridius connects with a solid leg kick. Tauno throws a jab when Meridius was well out of range. Nice shot lands for Meridius. Meridius misses with a straight right. Meridius just misses with a punch to the body.
Tauno misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Meridius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tauno. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Meridius 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 Tauno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tauno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Meridius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Tauno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Meridius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Meridius misses. Meridius avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tauno slips a jab from Meridius. Tauno misses with an uppercut. Meridius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Meridius scores with a jab. Tauno acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Some wild striking there from Tauno.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Meridius slips a jab from Tauno. Meridius tests Tauno's chin there with a solid looking shot. Tauno misses with a straight right. Tauno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Meridius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tauno can pounce on him.
Tauno keeps Meridius at a distance using the push kick. Tony Tauno is winning the standup battle so far. Meridius is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Meridius misses with a hook. Tauno ducked under it nicely. A good leg kick by Meridius. Meridius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Meridius stuffs the takedown attempt from Tauno. Tauno gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Tauno. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tauno throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tauno lands with a right hand. Meridius jabbing away but nothing is landing. Tauno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tauno throws a head kick that misses. Tauno throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Meridius throws out a powerful jab. Tauno takes a shot right to the bread basket. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Tauno. Tauno shoots for a double leg takedown but Meridius sprawls well. He's pushed Tauno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Meridius lands a really nice looking cross but Tauno seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maximus Meridius will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Maximus Meridius's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Meridius misses with a body kick. A jab from Tauno does it's job there. Tauno avoids the head kick by Meridius.
Meridius is looking to score with low kicks. Tauno throws a hook but Meridius blocks it. Tauno throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Good shot there by Tauno. Meridius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Meridius misses its intended target. Meridius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Meridius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A low kick from Tauno is predictable there and Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round. Meridius staying out of range there. Meridius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meridius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Tauno misses with an uppercut. Meridius saw that one coming. Tauno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tauno drops his hands momentarily and Meridius takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Meridius cracks Tauno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Tauno gets the takedown into side control. Meridius struggling a bit here. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Meridius manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Tauno keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Meridius throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tauno to regain full guard. Tauno lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Meridius! Meridius tries to reverse the position but Tauno maintains control. Meridius tries to lock up and control but Tauno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Tauno looking to control but Meridius is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tauno sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Meridius takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Tauno scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Meridius is working to get back to half guard.
Tauno raining down hammerfists from mount. This has been an exciting period of action! Meridius keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Meridius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tauno punishing his opponent with strikes. Tauno wants to control the pace but Meridius is squirming around nicely. Meridius tries to reverse the position but Tauno maintains control. A nice elbow there by Tauno. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tauno with shots to the head and body - Meridius looks very uncomfortable down there.
Meridius is rocked! Tauno jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Meridius is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Meridius and Tauno has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Meridius is trying to control Tauno's posture but Tauno avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight! Tony Tauno showed his dominance in that final round. Well Tauno has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Tauno!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroker comes to the cage accompanied by Deathlike Silence - Who's Gonna Bury Me. Adebisi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Go Go Adebisi. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Stroker! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Adebisi! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Adebisi misses with an uppercut. Stroker saw that one coming. Stroker ducks under a wild hook from Adebisi. Stroker scores with a nice head shot. A jab from Adebisi misses. Stroker defending well as Adebisi loads up on a big left hand. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adebisi. Adebisi shoots in and bounces Stroker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Adebisi won't allow Stroker to get back to his feet. Adebisi trying to control the position from guard on top but Stroker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Stroker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Adebisi postures up.
Stroker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stroker keeping full guard, as Adebisi tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stroker is pulling down on Adebisi's head. It's preventing any offense from Adebisi, at least for the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Bob Stroker wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Adebisi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stroker pinned against the cage. Stroker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Adebisi has a takedown stuffed. Adebisi takes a shot right to the bread basket. Stroker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice uppercut there from Stroker. Adebisi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Adebisi thows a left - swing and a miss! Stroker blocks a jab. Bob Stroker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Adebisi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stroker.
Adebisi misses the jab. Adebisi lands a right hook to the body.
Adebisi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Adebisi throws a body punch but Stroker moves out of range. Stroker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adebisi.
Stroker throws a low kick, looking for Adebisi's leg but Adebisi calmly moves out of range. Simon Adebisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stroker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Adebisi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stroker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adebisi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stroker.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stroker scores with a three punch combo!
Stroker moves out of range of the strikes. Adebisi misses with an uppercut
and Stroker counters with an outside leg kick.
Stroker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A punch lands to the side of Stroker 's head but he takes it in his stride. Stroker swings away with a leg kick that misses. Adebisi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adebisi throws a body punch but Stroker moves out of range. A decent looking cross lands there for Adebisi. Adebisi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stroker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Stroker dodges the punch combination from Adebisi.
Adebisi takes a swing at Stroker's ribcage but misses. Adebisi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Adebisi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adebisi stuns Stroker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Stroker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adebisi was well out of range. Poor timing from Stroker. Nice body punch from Stroker. Adebisi throws a head kick but Stroker moves out of range.
Stroker throws an off balance right hand
and Adebisi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Adebisi misses with a two punch combination.
Adebisi on the wrong end of a nice jab. Adebisi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stroker. Adebisi scores with a decent looking hook. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Adebisi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Stroker dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Adebisi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strokers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simon Adebisi will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stroker with a jab. Adebisi lands a right hook to the body.
Adebisi walks into a left hand. Stroker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adebisi. That did some damage! Adebisi misses with a few strikes there.
Stroker avoids the body shot from Adebisi.
Stroker thows a left - swing and a miss! Adebisi takes a shot right to the bread basket. Adebisi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Adebisi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Adebisi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stroker circles away. Adebisi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Stroker tries a low kick but Adebisi avoids it. Stroker throws a leg kick which misses Adebisi's front leg but catches the back leg as Adebisi tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stroker tries to score with a low kick but Adebisi moves his leg out of the way. Adebisi thuds his right hand into Stroker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Adebisi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stroker.
Stroker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Stroker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Adebisi's head. Adebisi throws a right and a left that both miss. Some bone on bone action there as Adebisi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Stroker thows a left - swing and a miss! Adebisi looks to score with a jab to the body but Stroker is just out of range. Adebisi throws a right and a left that Stroker avoids nicely. Adebisi avoids the body shot from Stroker.
Stroker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adebisi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stroker scrambles back to his feet. A big left from Adebisi misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Adebisi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stroker was well out of range. Poor timing from Adebisi. 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! Stroker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Bob Stroker is winning the standup battle so far. Stroker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adebisi. Adebisi looks to throw the jab but Stroker is out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Stroker. Adebisi does a little dance to reset his feet. Adebisi throws the left hand but Stroker avoids the punch easily. Stroker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Stroker goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Stroker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Stroker throws a head kick that misses. Adebisi misses the shot to the body. Stroker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adebisi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stroker.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Adebisi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Stroker scores with a head kick.
Adebisi misses with a hook. Stroker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Adebisi throws a looping overhand right but Stroker ducks down to avoid it. Adebisi avoids the head kick by Stroker.
Stroker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Adebisi throws a lazy right hand but Stroker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Adebisi misses with a looping left. Stroker moves out of range as Adebisi strikes. Stroker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Stroker misses the shot to the body. Stroker throws a head kick but Adebisi moves out of range.
Jab by Stroker.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Adebisi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stroker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Stroker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adebisi. That did some damage! Adebisi takes a swing at Stroker's ribcage but misses. Stroker scores with a nice body kick.
Stroker has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Adebisi.
Stroker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adebisi is defended easily by Stroker. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Stroker 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. Adebisi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stroker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Stroker dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stroker throws a hook but Adebisi blocks it. Adebisi misses with a body shot.
Stroker walks into a stiff left hand from Adebisi. Stroker misses the shot to the body. Adebisi jabs at Stroker's body. Adebisi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stroker. Adebisi avoids the head kick by Stroker.
Adebisi scores with the left hand. Stroker knows he should have avoided that one. Adebisi throws a series of punches but Stroker avoids them all with ease. Adebisi throws a lazy right hand but Stroker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Adebisi thows a body shot but no joy. Adebisi connects with a jab. Stroker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Adebisi misses with an uppercut
and Stroker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Nice body punch from Stroker. Stroker throws a nice outside leg kick. Adebisi looks to score with a jab to the body but Stroker is just out of range. Adebisi swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Stroker throws a good cross that connects.
Stroker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adebisi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Adebisi throws a poor cross that misses
and Stroker counters with a leg kick. Adebisi looks to score with a jab to the body but Stroker is just out of range. Adebisi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Adebisi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adebisi misses with a hook. Stroker ducked under it nicely. Stroker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adebisi.
Stroker walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Adebisi throws a lazy right hand but Stroker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stroker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stroker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adebisi with a poor takedown and Stroker counters with a lovely straight right hand! Adebisi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nice body kick from Stroker. Adebisi throws a big shot that misses. Adebisi throws a nice looking combination but Stroker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Stroker forces Adebisi back against the cage and clinches. Adebisi pulls Stroker into guard.
Stroker wants to pass the guard but Adebisi is keeping the position. Stroker throws a big elbow that misses. Adebisi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stroker wants to control from the top but Adebisi keeps moving. Stroker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Adebisi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stroker is one step ahead there. Adebisi has Stroker pulled in close to control his posture. Adebisi wants to sweep here but Stroker controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bob Stroker. Adebisi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stroker misses with a looping right. Stroker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Adebisi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stroker.
Stroker jabs at Adebisi's body. Stroker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Adebisi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stroker manages to avoid it. Stroker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adebisi, pushing him back against the cage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Stroker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Stroker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adebisi was well out of range. Poor timing from Stroker. Stroker throws a head kick but Adebisi moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bob Stroker. I think Stroker 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Stroker! An out of breath Bob Stroker 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tore Rebo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankestein Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rebo's entrance music is Papa Roach - Burn. A fine choice. Mir has chosen STOMP!!! by The Brothers Johnson!!! as his entrance music. Tore Rebo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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277 lbs
22 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tore Rebo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankestein Mir! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big left from Mir misses. Mir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Rebo throws a shot from downtown. Mir moves away and avoids it. Mir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rebo. Rebo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mir. Rebo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mir.
Mir blocks a jab. Mir gets the takedown into side control. Mir has hold of Rebo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rebo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mir cranks the arm and Rebo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rebo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Frankestein Mir! Frankestein Mir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alfa Uros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uros's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dirty Diana. Alfa Uros could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Stern's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alfa Uros! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Stern! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stern listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Stern avoids the body shot from Uros.
Uros wants to land a leg kick but Stern is out of range. Uros misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uros lands an overhand right. Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Uros wants to clinch. A lazy body kick from Stern and Uros counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A head punch on the inside from Stern fails to land. Stern blocks a body shot from Uros. Stern tries a body shot but Uros blocks it.
Stern fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stern misses with a punch on the inside.
Stern misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stern misses with some punches.
Stern swings wildly with an uppercut but Uros uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Uros stalls. Stern swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uros tries to work over Stern's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stern misses with some punches.
Uros misses with a body punch.
Uros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Alfa Uros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Uros misses with a wild combination.
Uros tries to clinch but Stern moves out of range. Uros pushes Stern up against the cage in a clinch. Uros struggles to land a body shot inside as Stern controls his hands.
Uros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uros digs a right hand into Stern's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stern's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Uros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uros blocks an uppercut.
Stern fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uros tries to throw a body punch but Stern avoids it by throwing Uros back against the cage. Stern has a couple of punches blocked by Uros.
Uros lands on the inside with an uppercut. Uros displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stern up against the cage. Stern throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uross head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Uros has Stern pressed against the cage.
Uros throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sterns head. A left hand lands to the body for Stern.
Stern misses with a punch to the body.
Uros escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stern lands a nice shot to the body.
Uros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stern loads up on a big right hand but Uros slips the punch. Uros pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Stern throws a leg kick which misses Uros's front leg but catches the back leg as Uros tries to avoid it. Stern throws a hook but Uros blocks it. Alfa Uros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stern dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uros. That did some damage! Uros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stern doesn't seem bothered though. Stern doesn't manage to clinch there - Uros circles away.
Uros thows a left - swing and a miss! Uros takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Uros scores with a shot to the body.
Uros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stern paws at him with a jab and circles away. Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uros moves away. Uros swings for the body but Stern moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Uros swats away the attempt to clinch by Stern. Stern tries to clinch but Uros moves out of range. Uros just misses with a punch to the body.
Uros is looking to wear down Stern with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Uros moves in looking to clinch but Stern pushes him off. Uros takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Stern lands with a straight right. Uros didn't see that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Stern will probably get the nod. That's time! Uros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Uros tries to bum rush Stern with a series of wild strikes but Stern uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Stern throws the left hand but Uros avoids the punch easily. Stern scores with a head kick. Uros tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. A swing and a miss from Stern. Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Stern misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stern closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Uros blocks an uppercut.
Uros softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Uros lands a right hand. Uros leaning his opponent against the cage. Uros crunches a lovely knee into Stern's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Uros breaks the clinch.
Uros clobbers Stern with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Uros swings for the body but Stern moves out of range.
Uros tries to clinch but Stern is having none of it. Stern misses with a straight right. Uros misses with a body kick. Uros looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range. Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uros.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uros.
Stern lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Uros is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice jab there from Uros. Uros moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stern looks to land a right hand but Uros moved out of range. Uros pushes Stern away with a front kick. Stern with a body punch. A glancing blow. Uros tries to work over Stern's front leg with a kick but Stern checks it. Alfa Uros is winning the standup battle so far. Uros fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stern has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Uros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern. Stern on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Uros. Uros obviously looking to wear him down.
Stern keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Uros does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stern throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Uros scores with a jab to the body. Uros looks to land a combination but Stern avoids it well. Good standup being displayed there by Uros as he connects with a hook. Uros doesn't manage to clinch there - Stern circles away.
Uros takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Uros misses with a series of wild punches.
Good work by Uros as he checks the leg kick. Uros tries to clinch up but Stern circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stern throws a half hearted mid kick. Uros fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stern takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A slow jab from Uros misses its intended target. Stern feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Uros's calf. Stern looks to throw the jab but Uros is out of range. Stern throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Uros tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stern is in Uros's guard. Stern wants to control from the top but Uros keeps moving. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Uros tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfa Uros dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Stern keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Uros misses with a hook. Stern connects with a solid leg kick. Uros scores with a jab. Stern acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Uros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Stern misses. Uros throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Uros throws a leg kick but Stern checks it. Uros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Uros lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stern doesn't seem phased though. Stern staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stern is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uros. Stern clobbers Uros with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Stern moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Uros scores with a jab to the body. Uros swats away the attempt to clinch by Stern. Uros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stern. Stern misses with an uppercut. Uros chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Uros tries to clinch up but Stern circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stern takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Uros scores with a jab. Stern acknowledges it with a nod of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Uros chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stern takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stern throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uros. Stern throws a leg kick that misses. Uros feints and then cracks Stern's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stern down. Stern takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Uros takes a swing at Stern's ribcage but misses. Uros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stern doesn't seem bothered though. Uros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Uros does a little dance to reset his feet. Uros keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uros.
A solid leg kick lands there for Uros.
Stern throws a nice looking combination but Uros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Stern takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Uros lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Stern closes the distance and clinches up with Uros, looking for a takedown. Stern pushes Uros against the cage but Uros circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Uros gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Uros lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice right hand lands inside from Uros. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Uros tries to break free but Stern pushes him back against the cage. Stern misses with a short punch on the inside. Stern has Uros pressed against the cage, preventing Uros from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Uros lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards. Stern cracks Uros with a nice body shot. A short right from Uros on the inside. Alfa Uros has scored more points in the clinch so far. Uros tries a body shot but Stern blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Stern.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stern creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Stern misses with a punch to the body.
Stern misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Uros misses with a punch on the inside.
Uros lands a nice uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Uros. A nice right hand lands inside from Uros.
And that's the end of the fight! Alfa Uros showed his dominance in that final round. I think Uros 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfa Uros! Alfa Uros decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Juntunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juntunen has chosen Lumessakahlaajat as his entrance music. Tomi Juntunen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryo Narushima! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomi Juntunen! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Juntunen slips under a jab from Narushima. No joy there for Juntunen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Juntunen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Narushima will feel that in the morning. Narushima takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Narushima misses. Tomi Juntunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Juntunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Juntunen misses with a kick to the body and Narushima counters with a nice body shot. Narushima is looking to chop away at Juntunen's legs. Juntunen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Ryo Narushima has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Juntunen throws a head kick that misses. Juntunen looks to throw a body kick and Narushima finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Juntunen looks winded! Juntunen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Juntunen throws a lazy body kick and Narushima makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Narushima misses with a body shot.
Narushima fakes the leg kick and cracks Juntunen in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Juntunen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Narushima looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Juntunen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narushima.
Narushima turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Juntunen looks to land a body kick but Narushima moved away. Juntunen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Narushima moves away. Narushima wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Narushima looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Juntunen moves out of range of the body kick. Juntunen checks a leg kick nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Narushima turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Juntunen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Juntunen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Tomi Juntunen has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Narushima throws a solid leg kick but Juntunen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Narushima. Narushima tries a low kick but Juntunen avoids it. Narushima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juntunen. Narushima is looking to wear down Juntunen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Good leg kick by Narushima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Narushima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Narushima scores with a body shot.
Narushima feints and then cracks Juntunen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Juntunen down. Narushima throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Narushima ducks under a wild hook from Juntunen. Narushima checks the leg kick nicely there.
Juntunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Narushima motions for Juntunen to come forward. Narushima throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Juntunen looks for the body kick but Narushima saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Narushima keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Narushima lunges at Juntunen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Juntunen's hand. Narushima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Juntunen. Juntunen throws a head kick that misses. Both fighters circling a little - Narushima finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Narushima uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Narushima throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Juntunen misses with a lunging right hand
and Narushima counters with a lovely shot to the body. Narushima lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Narushima connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Narushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntunen moves away. Juntunen throws a lazy head kick and Narushima counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Narushima lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Juntunen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Narushima paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A nice inside leg kick there by Narushima. That's going to slow Juntunen down. Narushima chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Juntunen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Juntunen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Narushima throws a nice inside leg kick. Juntunen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Narushima jabs Juntunen to the body, keeping him at a distance. Oooooh!!! Narushima has knocked Juntunen down with a huge combo! Narushima steps away and waves a wobbly Juntunen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Juntunen is rocked! Juntunen ducks into an uppercut from Narushima and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryo Narushima! Ryo Narushima made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Nice to see your bitch ass showed up this time. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Pinta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinta comes to the cage accompanied by God Is an Astronaut - All Is Violent, All Is Bright. Smith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Grand Magus - Hammer of the North. 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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26 - 9 - 1 |
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215 lbs
31 - 14 - 0 |
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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
26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Pinta! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Smith! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pinta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Pinta avoids a kick to the body.
Pinta swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Pinta slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
That kick from Pinta tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on. Pinta lands a lovely overhand right. Pinta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pinta throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot. Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Pinta's shoulder, as Pinta tries to avoid the shot. Pinta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely. Smith misses with a looping left. Smith thows a body shot but no joy. Smith scores with a hook. The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith scores with a hook. A lazy left from Pinta finds it's target. Smith cracks the inside of Pinta's front leg. Pinta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Pinta misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. Smith drops his hands momentarily and Pinta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Smith digs a good hook to Pinta's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pinta dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Pinta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith misses with a combination
and Pinta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A shot to the body from Smith misses and Pinta counters with a thumping low kick. Pinta misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pinta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Pinta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith. Pinta misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. Smith tries to land a front kick but Pinta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Pinta looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Pinta counters with a lovely straight right hand! Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pintas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges. Peter Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Pinta. Pinta scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith misses with an uppercut. Pinta saw that one coming. A punch combination from Smith misses. Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pinta. Smith throws the left hand but Pinta avoids the punch easily. Pinta misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. Pinta moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pinta connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Smith throws a right hand that Pinta ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinta also avoids with ease. Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith misses the jab. Pinta blocks the body kick.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Pinta ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith connects with a high kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pinta circles away quickly and effectively. Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Pinta's head back.
Smith misses with a hook
and Pinta makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smith really felt that one! Smith looks winded! Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Smith misses with a leg kick and Pinta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily. Pinta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pinta thumps Smith with a low kick. Pinta connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Smith blocks the body kick.
Pinta feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pinta. That one must have hurt. Pinta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Pinta throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease. Pinta throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Pinta dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pinta works the jab nicely. Pinta scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one. Smith misses with a straight right. Good leg kick by Pinta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pinta lands the left hand. Pinta wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range. Pinta throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Pinta only half commits. Nice body punch from Smith. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pinta blocks a low kick nicely. Pinta misses the shot to the body. Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Pinta throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily. Pinta throws an off balance right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Smith lands a jab to the head.
Pinta jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
enabling Pinta to counter with a crisp jab. Pinta throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pinta. A slow jab from Pinta misses its intended target. Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinta manages to avoid it. Pinta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pinta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Thomas Pinta is winning the standup battle so far. Smith is breathing heavily. Pinta throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Pinta scores with a nice body kick.
Pinta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pinta throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith. Smith throws a head kick but Pinta moves out of range.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinta. Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Pinta moves out of range easily. Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith misses with a body kick. Pinta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Pinta has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Pinta jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pinta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith. A lazy left from Pinta finds it's target. Pinta lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith is rocked! Smith misses with a looping right. Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Pinta finish him? Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Pinta counters with a huge left! Smith is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pinta isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Smith from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pinta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Pinta! A less than humble Thomas Pinta misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Protagonist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Topi Takala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Protagonist comes to the cage accompanied by Teenage Bottlerocket - Bigger Than Kiss. Takala has chosen Volga as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
32 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiro Protagonist! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Topi Takala! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Takala throws a hook but Protagonist avoids it easily. A jab from Takala misses. Takala with a jab. Takala throws a front kick that sends Protagonist stumbling back into the cage. Takala looks to score with a jab to the body but Protagonist is just out of range. Protagonist stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Protagonist misses with a looping right. Takala tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Takala throws a leg kick that is checked and Protagonist counters with a one-two to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Protagonist throws out a leg kick but Takala moves out of range and Protagonist only half commits. Takala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Protagonist has time to react. Takala throws a quick inside leg kick. Protagonist misses the shot to the body. Protagonist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Protagonist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Protagonist thows a leg kick but Takala checks it and Takala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Takala closes the distance and lands a one-two. Protagonist misses with a right hand and Takala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Protagonist lands a nice hook to Takala's body. Takala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Takala throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Takala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Takala throws a leg kick but Protagonist sees it coming and checks it nicely. Good work by Takala as he checks the leg kick. Protagonist works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Protagonist feints and then cracks Takala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takala down. Protagonist throws a hook but Takala blocks it. Protagonist swings and misses with a shot to the body and Protagonist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Protagonist connects with a body shot. Protagonist fails to land with a series of punches.
Takala takes a body punch but keeps moving. Protagonist throws out a loose jab but Takala uses good head movement to avoid it. Takala jabs at Protagonist's body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Protagonist misses with a straight left. Protagonist throws a shot from downtown. Takala moves away and avoids it. A clash of legs there as Takala blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Takala throws a half hearted mid kick. Protagonist is looking to slow Takala down with leg kicks. Protagonist checks a leg kick. Protagonist attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Takala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Protagonist has time to react. Takala punishes Protagonist's body with a nice straight punch. Takala darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A lazy body kick from Protagonist and Takala counters with a nice uppercut. Protagonist throws a shot from downtown. Takala moves away and avoids it. Protagonist looks for the body kick but Takala saw that one coming. Protagonist jabs at Takala's body. Takala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Takala scoring well with a low kick there.
Takala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Protagonist jabbing away but nothing is landing. Takala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. The crowd cheers as Protagonist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takala doesn't seem phased though. Takala moves out of range of the leg kick from Protagonist. Takala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Protagonist moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Protagonist throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Protagonist throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand. Protagonist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Hiro Protagonist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A telegraphed right hand from Protagonist misses the target. Protagonist misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takala counters with a straight right hand. Takala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Protagonist. Protagonist ducks under a wild hook from Takala. Takala smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The fighters circling - Protagonist throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Protagonist walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Protagonist will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Takala. Takala scores with a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Protagonist. Takala misses with a body kick. Protagonist avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Takala throws a push kick but Protagonist slaps the foot to one side. A slow jab from Protagonist misses its intended target. Takala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Protagonist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takala scrambles back to his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Protagonist lands a leg kick that knocks Takala off balance momentarily. A looping hook to the body misses from Takala. Protagonist does a little dance to reset his feet. Protagonist wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Takala is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Protagonist misses with a right hand and Takala makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Takala moves out of range of the leg kick from Protagonist. Protagonist misses with a hook to the body
and Takala counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Protagonist misses with an uppercut. Protagonist throws a body kick that misses. Takala misses with a wild body shot. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Takala throws a hook but Protagonist avoids it easily. Takala moves out of range as Protagonist strikes. Protagonist throws a lazy right hand but Takala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Takala throws a leg kick but Protagonist sees it coming and checks it nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Protagonist dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Protagonist misses with a jab to the body
and Takala counters with a nice kick to the body. Protagonist misses with an uppercut
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Protagonist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Protagonist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takala throws out the jab. Protagonist tests Takala's chin there with a solid looking shot. Takala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Protagonist. That did some damage! Protagonist pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice straight punches there by Takala. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takala. Hiro Protagonist is winning the standup battle so far. Takala closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Protagonist misses with a double jab.
Takala defending well as Protagonist loads up on a big left hand. Protagonist moves out of range as Takala strikes. Protagonist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takala. This has been an exciting period of action! The fighters circle momentarily. Takala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Takala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Protagonist tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Takala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Protagonist walks into a stiff left hand from Takala. Protagonist lands a jab to the nose. Protagonist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takala. Takala takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Takala throws a series of punches but Protagonist avoids them all with ease. Takala lands a right hook to the body.
Takala lands a nice shot to the body.
Takala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Protagonist. Protagonist lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takala's sensitive parts. A nice inside leg kick there by Takala. That's going to slow Protagonist down. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Protagonist feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takala's calf. Takala slips a jab and a cross from Protagonist.
An inside leg kick from Protagonist misses. Protagonist pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takala is out of range and Protagonist settles back down. Protagonist swings and misses with a shot to the body and Takala counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Protagonist misses the target. Takala cracks Protagonist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Takala cracks the inside of Protagonist's front leg. Protagonist throws a half hearted mid kick. Protagonist misses the shot to the body. Takala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Protagonist ducks under a wild hook from Takala. Protagonist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takala to score with a decent uppercut. Protagonist misses with a body kick. Takala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Protagonist finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takala lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Protagonist avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Protagonist misses with an uppercut. Takala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Protagonist misses with an uppercut. Takala saw that one coming. Nice straight punches there by Takala. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takala. A nice leg kick lands there from Protagonist. Protagonist looks to score with a jab to the body but Takala is just out of range. Protagonist gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takala. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Protagonist blocks the body kick.
Protagonist moves out of range of the strikes. Protagonist jabs Takala to the body, keeping him at a distance. Protagonist misses with a body shot.
Protagonist fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takala checks it well. Protagonist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Protagonist stalks Takala and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Takala's face. Takala staggers backwards, shaken. Sloppy strikes from Protagonist. Those never looked like landing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good shot there by Protagonist. Protagonist takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Protagonist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takala 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 Protagonist has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Protagonist and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Protagonist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takala walks into a stiff left hand from Protagonist. A lazy left from Takala finds it's target. Protagonist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takala. Protagonist throws a wild body kick that Takala sees coming a mile off. Takala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takala connects with a nice looking jab.
Takala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Protagonist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takala.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takala. Protagonist misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Protagonist moves out of range of the leg kick from Takala. Takala looks to land a combination but Protagonist avoids it well. Takala throws a head kick but Protagonist moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Topi Takala will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Takala thows a left - swing and a miss! Protagonist connects with an inside leg kick. Protagonist jabbing away but nothing is landing. Protagonist throws the left hand but Takala avoids the punch easily. Takala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Protagonist misses with a two punch combination.
Protagonist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Protagonist throws a lazy right hand but Takala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Takala loads up on a big right hand but Protagonist slips the punch. Protagonist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Takala misses with a body kick. Protagonist lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takala takes a step back to recover. Protagonist slips a jab and a cross from Takala.
A good leg kick by Protagonist. Nice cross by Protagonist.
That's one minute gone in the round. Takala with a nice cross. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takala, right into the meat.
Takala scores with a nice head shot. Takala fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Protagonist checks it well. Protagonist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takala.
Protagonist tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Protagonist. Takala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Protagonist to score with a decent uppercut. Protagonist throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takala. A shot to the body from Protagonist misses and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Takala looks to score with a jab to the body but Protagonist is just out of range. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takala, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takala. Protagonist does a little dance to reset his feet. Protagonist misses with a two punch combination.
Protagonist looks to land a left hand but Takala moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Protagonist looks to land a right hand but Takala moved out of range. Takala lands a glancing blow to the side of Protagonist's head. Protagonist misses with a hook. Protagonist throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot. Takala throws a leg kick which misses Protagonist's front leg but catches the back leg as Protagonist tries to avoid it. Protagonist tries to bum rush Takala with a series of wild strikes but Takala uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Takala misses with a two punch combination.
Protagonist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away. A swing and a miss from Protagonist. Takala lands a slapping body shot.
Takala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Takala's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Protagonist lands a jab to Takala's midsection. Takala tries to score with a low kick but Protagonist moves his leg out of the way. A nice leg kick lands there from Takala. Takala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Takala avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Takala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Protagonist manages to avoid it. Protagonist takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Protagonist thuds his right hand into Takala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Takala takes a body punch but keeps moving. A telegraphed right hand from Protagonist misses the target. A cross from Protagonist lands. Protagonist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takala is able to avoid easily. Protagonist thows a body shot but no joy. Takala smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Takala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Protagonist moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Takala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Protagonist. Takala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Protagonist!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Takala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Protagonist.
Takala scores with a punch to the head. Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Protagonist throws a chopping leg kick but Takala manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Takala takes a shot right to the bread basket. A jab from Takala does it's job there. Protagonist misses with a right hand and Takala counters with an outside leg kick.
Protagonist just misses with a punch to the body.
Protagonist throws out a leg kick but Takala moves out of range and Protagonist only half commits. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The fighters circle momentarily. Takala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A solid body kick from Protagonist. Takala throws a front kick aimed at Protagonist's knee but Protagonist avoids it well. Takala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that's the end of the fight! Hiro Protagonist showed his dominance in that final round. Well Protagonist has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Protagonist! During a confident post fight interview, Hiro Protagonist 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 Marko Torturo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torturo's entrance music is Mogwai - Katrien. A fine choice. Diggs has chosen GREEN LIGHT as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Marko Torturo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Marko Torturo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
27 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Torturo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Diggs! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torturo jabs Diggs right on the nose. Diggs blinks but takes it well. Diggs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Diggs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Torturo defending well though. Torturo is looking for a sweep. Diggs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Diggs with the ground and pound but Torturo uses the opportunity to regain guard. Diggs trying to control but Torturo is working from the bottom. Torturo is trying to keep Diggs in close.
Torturo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diggs. Diggs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Diggs won't allow Torturo to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Torturo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Diggs is looking to advance position but Torturo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Diggs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Torturo controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diggs sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Diggs preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko Torturo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Torturo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Torturo takes the fight into the clinch. Torturo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diggs's efforts to push away. Diggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Diggs scores with a shoulder strike. Diggs wants to take the fight to the mat but Torturo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Diggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torturo. Torturo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Moses Diggs has been cut. Diggs works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Diggs throwing strikes but missing. Diggs trying to control but Torturo is working from the bottom. Diggs slips nicely into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Diggs trying to control from Torturo's half guard. Torturo has other ideas though and has regained full guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Diggs throws an elbow that misses. Torturo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diggs's guard. Nice move by Torturo! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Diggs dominated that round. The cut man is working on Moses Diggs's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diggs blocks a jab. Diggs slips under a jab from Torturo. Diggs throws a body punch but Torturo moves out of range. Marko Torturo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Torturo closes the distance but Diggs moves to the side and Diggs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Diggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Diggs misses with a wild body shot. Torturo misses with an uppercut. Diggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Torturo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Diggs checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Torturo throws out a loose jab but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it. Torturo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Torturo lands an overhand right. Diggs moves out of range of the body kick from Torturo.
Some bone on bone action there as Diggs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Torturo 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 Diggs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diggs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Torturo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diggs checks it well. Diggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torturo. Torturo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torturo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Torturo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Diggs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Torturo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diggs slips a jab from Torturo. Torturo jabs Diggs right on the nose. Diggs blinks but takes it well. Torturo tried to score with a low kick but Diggs checks it. Torturo connects with a nice looking jab.
Torturo throws a leg kick but Diggs sees it coming and moves out of range. Torturo is looking to land body kicks. Marko Torturo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Diggs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Diggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torturo throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Torturo throws a lazy uppercut
and Diggs counters with a big head kick but Torturo shrugs it off. Torturo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diggs. Diggs throws a low kick but Torturo moves out of range easily. Torturo just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Torturo throws a low kick but Diggs moves out of range easily. Torturo misses with a right hand and Diggs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Torturo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Torturo. Torturo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Torturo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diggs. That did some damage! Torturo misses with an uppercut. Diggs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Diggs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Torturo. Moses Diggs seems to be getting the better of the standup. Diggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diggs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torturo avoids it really well and circles away. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Diggs scores with a one two! Torturo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Diggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Moses Diggs's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diggs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Torturo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Torturo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Torturo lands a really nice looking cross but Diggs seems unphased.
Torturo tries to score with a low kick but Diggs moves his leg out of the way. Torturo moves out of range of the leg kick from Diggs. Torturo tries to close the distance and clinch but Diggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Diggs blocks a low kick nicely. Torturo lands with a good body shot. Torturo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Torturo thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Torturo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Diggs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Torturo throws a leg kick but Diggs sees it coming and moves out of range. Torturo throws out a leg kick but Diggs moves out of range and Torturo only half commits. Diggs looks for the body kick but Torturo saw that one coming. Diggs checks a leg kick nicely. Torturo misses with a body kick. Torturo cracks Diggs with an open hand slap. Diggs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Torturo rather than just go for the knockout. Diggs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Diggs blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Torturo tries a low kick but Diggs avoids it. Diggs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Decent striking displayed by Torturo there. Diggs scores with a takedown into Torturo's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Diggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Torturo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Diggs with a flurry of punches that miss. Torturo keeping moving, preventing Diggs from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Diggs throws a strike but Torturo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diggs has control of Torturo's left arm, preventing Torturo from doing any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Moses Diggs wasn't active enough on the ground. Torturo misses with a low kick as Diggs jumps back. Torturo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Diggs on the wrong end of a nice hook. Diggs shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Diggs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Diggs throws a lazy right hand but Torturo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nice uppercut lands for Torturo. That snapped Diggs's head back.
Diggs misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diggs. That's going to slow Torturo down. Torturo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diggs. The fighters circling - Diggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Diggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torturo. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Diggs darts in and out, connecting with a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Torturo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Torturo clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Moses Diggs's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Torturo checks the leg kick. Diggs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. The fighters circling - Diggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Torturo scores with a leg kick.
Diggs fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Torturo to the ground. Diggs is now in Torturo's guard. Diggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Diggs wants to pass the guard but Torturo is keeping the position. Diggs with a flurry of punches that miss. Diggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Moses Diggs has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diggs throwing strikes from guard but Torturo blocks nicely. Diggs throws a strike but Torturo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diggs holds on and takes a little breather. Diggs wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Torturo wants to control from the top but Diggs keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torturo throws a leg kick but Diggs sees it coming and moves out of range. Torturo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Diggs slips a jab and a cross from Torturo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Torturo. Torturo throws out a loose jab but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it. Diggs throws a wild body kick that Torturo sees coming a mile off. Torturo connects with a right hand. Diggs shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diggs throws a front kick aimed at Torturo's knee but Torturo avoids it well. Torturo digs a good hook to Diggs's body.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
Torturo throws a leg kick but Diggs moved away. Torturo tests Diggs's chin there with a solid looking shot. Diggs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Torturo. Diggs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Torturo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diggs slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Diggs throws a hook to the side of Torturo's head but Torturo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Diggs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Torturo will feel that in the morning. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Torturo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Torturo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. An inside leg kick lands from Diggs. Torturo throws a shot to the body.
Diggs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Torturo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diggs. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Diggs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Torturo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Moses Diggs will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Moses Diggs's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Torturo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Torturo throws a half hearted mid kick. Torturo throws a right hand that misses
and Diggs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Diggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Diggs throws a body punch but Torturo moves out of range. Nice jab there from Torturo. Torturo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Diggs shoots in and drives through. Torturo sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Torturo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Diggs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A low kick from Torturo is predictable there enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab. Torturo slaps away a takedown attempt from Diggs, before circling back to the center of the mat. Torturo walks into a stiff left hand from Diggs. Torturo throws a series of strikes that have Diggs backpedaling.
Torturo 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. Torturo wants to slow Diggs down by chopping away at his legs. Diggs misses with a body kick. Diggs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Torturo throws an off balance right hand
and Diggs counters with a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Diggs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torturo avoids it really well and circles away. Marko Torturo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moses Diggs. Diggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Torturo misses with a leg kick and Diggs counters with a slapping leg kick. Diggs takes a swing at Torturo's ribcage but misses. Diggs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Diggs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diggs takes a shot right to the bread basket. Torturo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diggs. That did some damage! Diggs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Torturo keeps Diggs at a distance using the push kick. Diggs is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Torturo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Good standup being displayed there by Torturo as he connects with a hook. Torturo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diggs doesn't seem bothered though. Torturo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Torturo avoids the head kick by Diggs.
Diggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Diggs throws a sloppy head kick and Torturo moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Diggs misses with a body shot.
Marko Torturo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A slapping leg kick lands for Diggs.
Diggs jabs Torturo to the body, keeping him at a distance. Torturo throws a front kick aimed at Diggs's knee but Diggs avoids it well. Diggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torturo throws a chopping leg kick but Diggs manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Torturo feints and then cracks Diggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diggs down. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Torturo misses with a hook to the body
and Diggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Torturo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Marko Torturo showed his dominance in that final round. I think Diggs 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Moses Diggs! Moses Diggs took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Marko our pre-fight hype was as boring as your career. I hope I did the fans a favor & ended it. (Moses jumps on the cage facing the NFC staff & flicks them off) NFC can now go fuck themselves. Come see me at EMPIRE! (throws Vahti a box of kleenex) Fuck you communist - IMA BAAAD MAN!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Otso Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinuhe Egyptian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by E.S. Posthumus - Unstoppable. Egyptian comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Egyptian Entrance Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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162 lbs
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178 lbs
35 - 8 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
33 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otso Jokinen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
35 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinuhe Egyptian! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jokinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jokinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Egyptian's head. Jokinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian. Jokinen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Jokinen moves nicely into side control. Egyptian regains half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. This has been an exciting period of action! Egyptian is looking to control Jokinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Egyptian avoid being mounted? Egyptian tries to roll over but Jokinen keeps him under control. Egyptian keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Egyptian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jokinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Jokinen sitting and controlling from the half guard. Jokinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Egyptian has managed to free his arm - good work. Jokinen is thwarting Egyptian's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jokinen looks to land a strike but Egyptian avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Egyptian is retaining full guard. Jokinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Egyptian works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Egyptian controlling Jokinen's posture. Jokinen wants to control from the top but Egyptian keeps moving. Jokinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Jokinen trying to control but Egyptian is working from the bottom. Egyptian controlling Jokinen's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Egyptian tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jokinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Egyptian has his hands on Jokinen's head, controlling the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sinuhe Egyptian hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Jokinen tries to land a leg kick but Egyptian saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
and Egyptian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jokinen throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range. Jokinen looks for the body kick but Egyptian saw that one coming. Jokinen throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range. Egyptian tries to clinch but Jokinen is having none of it. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Egyptian - that will leave a mark!
Jokinen throws out a leg kick but Egyptian moves out of range and Jokinen only half commits. Jokinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses. Jokinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Egyptian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jokinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Egyptian misses with a wild body shot. Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jokinen throws a right and a left that both miss. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jokinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Jokinen dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Egyptian tries to work over Jokinen's front leg with a kick but Jokinen checks it. Jokinen throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range. Jokinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Egyptian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Egyptian throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily. Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside. Jokinen blocks the body kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jokinen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Egyptian avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egyptian.
Jokinen throws a push kick but Egyptian slaps the foot to one side. Egyptian pushes Jokinen away with a front kick. Egyptian throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it. Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egyptian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Egyptian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jokinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Egyptian throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jokinen throws a nice outside leg kick. Egyptian jabs at Jokinen's body. Egyptian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses. Jokinen misses with a looping right. Egyptian throws a shot to the body.
Egyptian throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Egyptian sees it coming and checks it nicely. Egyptian throws a nice inside leg kick. Egyptian thumps Jokinen with a low kick. Egyptian throws a hook to the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Egyptian thows a body shot but no joy. Sinuhe Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Egyptian scores with a spinning back kick! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Egyptian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Egyptian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Egyptian scores with a shot to the body.
Egyptian checks a leg kick nicely. Egyptian closes the distance and pushes Jokinen back into the cage. Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside. Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jokinen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen. Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it. Jokinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Egyptian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Egyptian throws a nice inside leg kick. Egyptian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Egyptian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jokinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jokinen drives through and clinches with Egyptian against the cage.
Jokinen tries to work over Egyptian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch on the inside from Egyptian fails to land. Egyptian struggles to land a body shot inside as Jokinen controls his hands.
Egyptian misses with some punches.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside. Egyptian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head. Jokinen misses with some punches.
Jokinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jokinen blocking some punches.
Egyptian lands a nice uppercut. Jokinen lands a right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Egyptian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Egyptian misses with some punches.
Egyptian lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jokinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards. Nice body punch from Jokinen - that landed with a thud.
Egyptian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Egyptian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Egyptian throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range. Jokinen moves out of range as Egyptian throws a body kick.
Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick. Sinuhe Egyptian seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jokinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Egyptian tries to stall but Jokinen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Egyptian tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Egyptian back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sinuhe Egyptian will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice hook. Jokinen tries to clinch up. Egyptian lands a nice hook to Jokinen's body. Jokinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Egyptian tries to land a front kick but Jokinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Jokinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Otso Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. An inside leg kick from Jokinen misses. Jokinen is looking to wear down Egyptian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A head kick misses from Egyptian. Egyptian is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks. Egyptian throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and moves out of range. Jokinen punishes Egyptian's body with a nice straight punch. Jokinen connects with an inside leg kick. Egyptian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jokinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Egyptian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Egyptian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round. Some bone on bone action there as Jokinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Egyptian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Jokinen throws a nice head kick!
Egyptian tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Egyptian connects with a single shot there. Jokinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Egyptian tries to sprawl out of it but Jokinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Egyptian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Egyptian.
Jokinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Egyptian throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily. Jokinen moves into range and connects with a jab. Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egyptian.
Egyptian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Egyptian wants to slow Jokinen down by chopping away at his legs. Egyptian swats away the attempt to clinch by Jokinen. Jokinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target. Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch but Jokinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jokinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A clash of legs there as Egyptian blocks the low kick. Jokinen misses with a body kick. Jokinen tries to work over Egyptian's front leg with a kick but Egyptian checks it. Egyptian misses with a body kick. Egyptian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Jokinen is looking to clinch. Jokinen misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jokinen looks to land a body kick but Egyptian moved away. Egyptian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egyptian. Egyptian lands an overhand right. Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen. Egyptian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen. Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Egyptian circles away.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egyptian closes the distance and clinches. Egyptian lands a hook to the side of the head. Jokinen misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it. Jokinen is leaning against Egyptian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Egyptian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Egyptian.
A right hook to the body lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Egyptian controls the action.
Jokinen presses Egyptian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Egyptian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it. Jokinen lands a body punch. Jokinen blocking some punches.
Jokinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jokinen. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Egyptian manages to break the clinch.
Jokinen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Egyptian manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Jokinen clearly takes that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jokinen lands a nice hook to Egyptian's body. Egyptian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jokinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Egyptian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Jokinen checks a leg kick. Egyptian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Egyptian. Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Egyptian.
Jokinen tries to clinch up but Egyptian circles away and keeps his distance. Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab. Jokinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Egyptian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jokinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Egyptian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Egyptian pushes Jokinen away with a front kick. Egyptian cracks Jokinen with an open hand slap. Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen. Egyptian misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Egyptian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jokinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Egyptian. Egyptian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Egyptian takes one to the chin there. A nice inside leg kick there by Egyptian. That's going to slow Jokinen down. Jokinen misses with a body kick. Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jokinen misses with a two punch combination.
Egyptian moves into the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jokinen as Egyptian tries to tie him up. Egyptian misses with the head strike.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but Jokinen blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jokinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body. Egyptian is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Egyptian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow. Egyptian taking a breather. Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Egyptian misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian lands an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Egyptian working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow. Egyptian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Egyptian defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand. Jokinen throws a leg kick that misses. Jokinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Egyptian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A chopping leg kick lands by Jokinen. Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jokinen lands a jab to Egyptian's midsection. Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot. Jokinen connects with a crisp jab. Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jokinen. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jokinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Egyptian connects with a leg kick. Jokinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A big left from Jokinen misses. Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egyptian was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen. A punch combination from Jokinen misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Egyptian rushes Jokinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards. A shot in the inside from Jokinen. Egyptian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Jokinen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Egyptian. Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Egyptian blocks it.
Egyptian slowing the pace effectively. Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A short right from Jokinen on the inside. Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Egyptian blocks a body shot from Jokinen. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Jokinen had his way with Sinuhe Egyptian in that round. That's time! Jokinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jokinen misses with a low kick as Egyptian jumps back. Egyptian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jokinen throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it. Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Egyptian paws at him with a jab and circles away. The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Egyptian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jokinen has time to react. Jab, jab by Egyptian - just one landing. Jokinen works Egyptian's body with a nice hook. Jokinen throws a wild body kick that Egyptian sees coming a mile off. Egyptian scores with a nice body kick.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Egyptian.
A good leg kick by Egyptian. Jokinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Egyptian defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Donk. Egyptian catches Jokinen right on the button with a cross. Jokinen misses with a looping left. Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Egyptian - just one landing. Jokinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jokinen connects with a body shot that sends Egyptian's belly button to the back. Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily. Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jokinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jokinen gets a clinch. Jokinen working aggressively here.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Egyptian controls his hands.
Sinuhe Egyptian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Otso Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jokinen tries a body shot but Egyptian blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Egyptian on the inside. Nice body punch from Jokinen - that landed with a thud.
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jokinen is keeping busy. Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otso Jokinen has scored more points in the clinch so far. Egyptian throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen. Egyptian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Egyptian is trying to maintain a safe position but Jokinen gets an underhook and turns Egyptian into the cage. Jokinen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Egyptian lands a hook to the side of the head. Egyptian blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Egyptian fails to land. Jokinen takes a shot to the head. Jokinen prevents a body shot from Egyptian. Egyptian misses with the head strike.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian throws a head punch that misses. Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Egyptian manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jokinen wants to clinch. Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Egyptian throws a head kick that Jokinen semi-blocks.
Jokinen cracks Egyptian with a right hand to the side of the head. Egyptian walks into a left hand. Egyptian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Egyptian lands a really nice looking cross but Jokinen seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action! Egyptian doesn't manage to clinch there - Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Egyptian lands an overhand right. Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Egyptian throws a wild body kick that Jokinen sees coming a mile off. Egyptian ducks right into an uppercut from Jokinen.
And that's the end of the fight! Sinuhe Egyptian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jokinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otso Jokinen! During a confident post fight interview, Otso Jokinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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