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NFC 182 Otso vs McWeakhands PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Puman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herzog comes to the cage accompanied by Takida - Curly Sue. Puman has chosen Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Herzog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Puman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puman just misses with a punch to the body.
Herzog throws a head kick that misses.
Herzog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Herzog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Herzog throws a hook to the side of Puman's head but Puman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Herzog misses with an attempted mid kick.
Puman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Herzog doesn't seem bothered though.
Herzog misses with a hook
enabling Puman to counter with a crisp jab.
Jan Puman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herzog dodges the punch combination from Puman.
Puman ducks under a wild hook from Herzog.
Puman is looking to clinch.
Puman checks a leg kick.
Herzog tries to land a front kick but Puman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Herzog swats away the attempt to clinch by Puman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Herzog throws a leg kick but Puman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Puman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Puman moves into range and clinches up with Herzog.
Herzog leaning against his opponent.
Puman misses with a punch to the body.
Herzog lands a right hand.
Puman misses with the head strike.
Herzog prevents a body shot from Puman.
Herzog wants to break the clinch but can't.
Puman landing knees to the head.
Puman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herzog jumps guard but Puman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Puman throws a head punch that misses.
Herzog misses with a punch on the inside.
Herzog has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puman scores with a shoulder strike.
Herzog breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Puman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Herzog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Herzog was well out of range. Poor timing from Puman.
Puman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herzog.
A punch lands to the side of Herzog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puman.
Puman has Herzog up against the cage in a clinch.
Herzog is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Herzog wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Puman lands a good knee to the midsection. Herzog won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Herzog stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herzog breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Puman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puman.
Herzog is looking to slow Puman down with leg kicks.
Puman connects with a body shot that sends Herzog's belly button to the back.
Herzog drives through with a takedown into Puman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Herzog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Puman trying to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herzog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog trying to control the position from guard on top but Puman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herzog working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puman keeping moving, preventing Herzog from controlling successfully.
Herzog stands up over Puman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Herzog throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jan Puman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Puman moves in looking to clinch but Herzog pushes him off.
Puman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Puman closes the distance and clinches.
Herzog has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Puman uses from the top position.
Puman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herzog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Herzog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Puman passes Herzog's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Herzog has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herzog regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herzog trying to control the position.
Herzog looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Puman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herzog is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Herzog looking for subs off his back but Puman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Herzog keeping control of the position.
Herzog trying to control but Puman postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog is trying is best to control the position here.
Herzog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herzog looking for a kimura from the bottom but Puman passes into side control!
Herzog is trying to get back to half guard.
Herzog is trying to control Puman's posture but Puman avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puman trying to control the action but Herzog is working from the bottom.
Puman slows the pace down.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Herzog tries to buck Puman off but Puman is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Herzog sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Herzog will probably get the nod.
That's time! Herzog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Puman darts in and clinches Herzog up against the cage.
Puman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herzog has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Puman uses from the top position.
Herzog looking for subs off his back but Puman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Puman in particular looking to stall.
Herzog trying to control but Puman postures up.
Herzog actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog tries to get to full guard but Puman has control of the leg.
Herzog is trying to control but Puman passes into side control!
Herzog is trying to work for a sweep but Puman has mounted him!
Puman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herzog is looking to escape.
Puman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chris Herzog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog tries to lock up and control but Puman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Herzog is in all sorts of trouble here.
Herzog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Puman trying to control but Herzog is having none of it.
Puman controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog tries to hold on but Puman pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herzog working to try and regain half guard.
Puman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Herzog slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Puman jumps into side control!
Puman controlling from side mount.
Herzog regains half guard.
Herzog is looking to improve his position.
Herzog is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puman is controlling the pace.
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 Chris Herzog.
I think Herzog 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Herzog!
Chris Herzog thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dynamic Menace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menace has chosen Christiansands by Tricky as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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194 lbs
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192 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Stern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dynamic Menace !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menace lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Menace takes one on the button.
Menace misses with a series of wild punches.
Menace changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stern tries to avoid it but Menace manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stern to the ground. Stern escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Menace .
Menace tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Menace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Menace 's head but Menace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stern tries to work over Menace 's front leg with a kick but Menace checks it.
Dynamic Menace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern moves in looking to clinch but Menace pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern lands a right hook to the body.
Menace misses with a leg kick
and Stern counters with a nice body kick.
Stern takes a jab right on the kisser.
Menace is looking to slow Stern down with leg kicks.
Menace falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stern counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Menace throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Menace needs to keep his hands up - Stern had a free shot at his head there.
Menace throws a leg kick which misses Stern's front leg but catches the back leg as Stern tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern rushes Menace and presses him up against the cage.
Menace drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stern gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stern lands a left hand.
Menace pushes off an throws an elbow but Stern leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stern lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Stern.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stern.
Menace is trying to force a seperation but Stern has the dominant position.
Stern makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stern.
Stern lands a nice shot to the body.
Menace misses with some punches.
Menace is trying to pull guard but Stern turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jason Stern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dynamic Menace .
Stern tries to throw a body punch but Menace avoids it by throwing Stern back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menace lands with a right to the head.
Menace blocks a body shot from Stern.
Stern lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Menace .
Stern lands a left hand that snaps the head of Menace backwards.
Menace tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stern just stands there and leans against the cage.
Menace blocking some punches.
Stern tries a body shot but Menace blocks it.
Menace tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stern just stands there and leans against the cage.
Menace misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stern creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Menace trying to control the position but instead, Stern has worked for underhooks and has pushed Menace into the cage.
Menace takes a shot to the head.
Menace tries to stall but Stern uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menace misses with a punch on the inside.
Stern misses with a hook to the ribs.
Menace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stern just misses with a elbow thrown towards Menace 's brow.
A short uppercut from Stern.
Menace lands an elbow inside that Stern shrugs off.
Stern managing to block the knees to the body from Menace .
Stern lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Menace or not.
A shot in the inside from Stern.
Menace is rocked!
A short right from Stern on the inside.
Menace is still on wobbly legs! Can Stern finish him?
Stern creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Menace ! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Stern.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Stern!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alfa Uros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Silvera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uros comes to the cage accompanied by Dirty Diana. Silvera has chosen Wedlock as his entrance music. Alfa Uros could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joey Silvera'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
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alfa Uros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey Silvera!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uros lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Silvera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uros.
Uros wants to clinch up but Silvera keeps it at a distance.
Nice body kick from Uros.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silvera.
Silvera misses with a hook. Uros ducked under it nicely.
Uros lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Silvera misses.
Silvera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silvera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uros lands a left and a right that send Silvera crashing to the mat, dazed. Uros thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Uros connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silvera. Silvera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Uros throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silvera's waist but Silvera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Uros off to one side.
Silvera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Silvera misses.
Silvera forces Uros back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silvera.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silvera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Uros's brow.
Uros tries to land knees in the clinch but Silvera avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uros.
Uros manages to break the clinch.
Silvera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Uros manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uros circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uros clinches with his opponent.
Uros takes an elbow to the temple.
Silvera lands with a short shot to the head.
Silvera misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uros.
Uros's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Uros tries to break free but Silvera pushes him back against the cage.
Silvera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvera prevents a body shot from Uros.
Silvera scores with a shot to the side of Uros's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvera connects with a knee to the head.
Silvera scores with a shot to the side of Uros's head.
Uros is rocked!
Uros blocking some punches.
Uros displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silvera up against the cage.
Uros manages to break the clinch.
Joey Silvera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uros throws a looping overhand right but Silvera ducks down to avoid it.
Silvera has managed to clinch.
Silvera lands an elbow inside.
Uros scores with a hook to the body.
Silvera lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Uros is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silvera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Uros has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Uros seems to have got his legs back now.
Silvera pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silvera misses with a knee strike.
Uros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uros cracks the inside of Silvera's front leg.
The fighters circling - Uros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silvera loads up on a big right hand but Uros slips the punch.
Joey Silvera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uros tries to clinch up.
Silvera closes the distance and pushes Uros back into the cage.
Silvera has a couple of punches blocked by Uros.
Uros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silvera moves in looking to clinch but Uros pushes him off.
Uros throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uros looks to score with a jab to the body but Silvera is just out of range.
Silvera moves in looking to clinch but Uros pushes him off.
Uros on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silvera moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Uros goes down! Can Silvera finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Uros being controlled here, momentarily.
Silvera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uros looking for a sweep. Not yet Uros, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uros is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silvera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silvera is looking to work some ground and pound but Uros has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uros throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uros keeping moving, preventing Silvera from controlling successfully.
Silvera postures up in Uros's guard and throws a big left but Uros blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uros is looking for a triangle but Silvera pushes his legs off easily.
Silvera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silvera wants to control from the top but Uros keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joey Silvera will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silvera misses with a few strikes there.
Alfa Uros is winning the standup battle so far.
Silvera is looking to clinch but Uros is avoiding it.
Uros takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silvera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silvera throws a good cross that connects.
Silvera tries to clinch but Uros is having none of it.
Silvera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silvera catches Uros napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Uros to the canvas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvera trying to control but Uros is working from the bottom.
Uros escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silvera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silvera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silvera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uros not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silvera postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Uros looking to control.
Uros had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silvera defends it easily.
Silvera looking to pass the guard.
Silvera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uros throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silvera wants to pass the guard but Uros is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uros is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uros utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silvera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silvera postures up and lands a big shot to Uros's brow.
Uros trying to control the position.
Silvera slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvera scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silvera cracks Uros with a solid left hand.
Silvera throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uros is trying to control the position but Silvera postures up.
Uros has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silvera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silvera distracts Uros with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Uros controls Silvera momentarily but Silvera frees himself.
Silvera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silvera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silvera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silvera postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Uros working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silvera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silvera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silvera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uros is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silvera defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silvera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silvera scoring with some ground and pound.
Silvera trying to control the position from guard on top but Uros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uros looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joey Silvera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uros is trying to keep Silvera in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silvera throws a big right hand that misses.
Silvera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silvera preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Silvera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Silvera tries to close the distance and clinch but Uros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uros shoots in but Silvera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Uros throws a leg kick that misses.
Uros shoots for a double leg takedown but Silvera sprawls well. He's pushed Uros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silvera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uros.
Silvera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Uros takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silvera closes the distance and clinches.
Uros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silvera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uros's efforts to push away.
Uros takes an elbow to the temple.
Uros lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uros tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silvera avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silvera.
Uros pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvera misses with a hook
and Uros counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silvera's knee momentarily.
Silvera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silvera doesn't manage to clinch there - Uros circles away.
Silvera 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.
Uros wants to clinch up but Silvera keeps it at a distance.
Silvera misses with the body kick
and Uros counters with a low kick, right behind Silvera 's knee.
Silvera clinches with his opponent.
Silvera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Uros tries to break the clinch but Silvera is controlling the position.
Uros takes a knee right on the jaw!
Uros escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silvera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silvera lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Uros to his knees! Silvera keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Silvera!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joey Silvera waved his t-shirt featuring •• Beast Mode ••'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masaru Hideki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Zeldenthuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hideki comes to the cage accompanied by I've Just Seen a Face. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Masaru Hideki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Zeldenthuis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeldenthuis tries to work over Hideki's front leg with a kick but Hideki checks it.
Hideki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zeldenthuis checks a leg kick.
Zeldenthuis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hideki.
Zeldenthuis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hideki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hideki checks a leg kick nicely.
Zeldenthuis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hideki counters with an outside leg kick.
Zeldenthuis checks a leg kick nicely.
Zeldenthuis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hideki's sensitive parts.
Zeldenthuis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zeldenthuis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zeldenthuis blocks a leg kick.
Zeldenthuis avoids the head kick by Hideki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hideki throws a sloppy head kick and Zeldenthuis moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hideki looks to land a combination but Zeldenthuis avoids it well.
Hideki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zeldenthuis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hideki throws a leg kick but Zeldenthuis checks it.
Zeldenthuis throws the kick towards the body but Hideki avoids it.
Zeldenthuis misses with a looping left.
Zeldenthuis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hideki has time to react.
A big right from Hideki misses.
Hideki throws a leg kick that misses.
Zeldenthuis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hideki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good work by Hideki as he checks the leg kick.
Zeldenthuis connects with a solid leg kick.
Zeldenthuis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dirk Zeldenthuis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeldenthuis works Hideki's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hideki lands with a cross.
Zeldenthuis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hideki rather than just go for the knockout.
Hideki thows a leg kick but Zeldenthuis checks it
and Zeldenthuis counters with a nice leg kick.
Hideki tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeldenthuis tests Hideki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hideki swings for the body but Zeldenthuis moves out of range.
Zeldenthuis shoots for a double leg takedown but Hideki sprawls well. He's pushed Zeldenthuis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hideki throws out a leg kick but Zeldenthuis moves out of range and Hideki only half commits.
Jab from Zeldenthuis.
Hideki works the jab nicely.
Zeldenthuis dives in and grabs Hideki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hideki pushes down on Zeldenthuis's head and hops out.
Masaru Hideki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Zeldenthuis.
A shot to the liver by Hideki. Beautiful body shot.
Zeldenthuis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hideki tried to score with a low kick but Zeldenthuis checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Hideki does no damage.
A head kick misses from Hideki.
Zeldenthuis scores with a spinning back kick!
Zeldenthuis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hideki looks to score with a jab to the body but Zeldenthuis is just out of range.
Hideki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zeldenthuis cracks a nice hook into Hideki's ribs.
Hideki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zeldenthuis is out of range and Hideki settles back down.
Nice uppercut lands for Hideki. That snapped Zeldenthuis's head back.
Hideki scores with a leg kick.
Hideki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hideki feints and then cracks Zeldenthuis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zeldenthuis down.
Hideki misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis blocks a low kick nicely.
A leg kick checked by Hideki.
Zeldenthuis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hideki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeldenthuis is looking to clinch.
Hideki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zeldenthuis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zeldenthuis looks to throw a body kick
and Hideki counters with a right hand to the body.
Hideki slips under a jab.
Zeldenthuis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hideki scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeldenthuis moves out of range of the body kick from Hideki.
Zeldenthuis thows a body shot but no joy.
Zeldenthuis connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Masaru Hideki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zeldenthuis misses with a combination
and Hideki counters with a big head kick but Zeldenthuis shrugs it off.
Zeldenthuis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Masaru Hideki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hideki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis throws a body punch but Hideki moves out of range.
Zeldenthuis scoring well with a low kick there.
Hideki throws a hook but Zeldenthuis avoids it easily.
Zeldenthuis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hideki takes one to the chin there.
Hideki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zeldenthuis.
Hideki tries a head kick but it misses.
Hideki blocks a head kick by Zeldenthuis.
Hideki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zeldenthuis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hideki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zeldenthuis misses with a body shot.
Hideki tries a head kick but it misses.
Hideki misses with a wild body shot.
Zeldenthuis looks to land a right hand but Hideki moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hideki.
Hideki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Hideki misses.
Jab, jab by Zeldenthuis - just one landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis lands the left hand.
Zeldenthuis lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hideki throws a hook but Zeldenthuis avoids it easily.
Zeldenthuis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hideki looks to score with a jab to the body but Zeldenthuis is just out of range.
Hideki swinging wildly here.
Hideki throws a leg kick that misses.
Zeldenthuis scores with a leg kick.
Zeldenthuis lands with a hook. Hideki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeldenthuis takes a swing at Hideki's ribcage but misses.
Zeldenthuis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zeldenthuis stuns Hideki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hideki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zeldenthuis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hideki.
Zeldenthuis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zeldenthuis with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zeldenthuis. That's going to slow Hideki down.
Hideki slips a jab from Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hideki. Hideki obviously looking to wear him down.
Zeldenthuis throws an overhand right that lands on Hideki's shoulder, as Hideki tries to avoid the shot.
Hideki takes one on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hideki.
Hideki misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zeldenthuis.
Hideki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zeldenthuis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hideki scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hideki's calf.
Hideki misses with a looping right.
Zeldenthuis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hideki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeldenthuis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hideki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zeldenthuis fails with a takedown attempt.
Masaru Hideki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Zeldenthuis.
Hideki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dirk Zeldenthuis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hideki takes a swing at Zeldenthuis's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hideki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zeldenthuis.
Hideki connects with a leg kick. Zeldenthuis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hideki tried to score with a low kick but Zeldenthuis checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Zeldenthuis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Zeldenthuis blocks a head kick by Hideki.
Hideki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hideki scores with a nice strike.
Hideki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zeldenthuis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zeldenthuis misses with a jab to the body
and Hideki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zeldenthuis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zeldenthuis lands a nice shot that snaps Hideki's head back.
Zeldenthuis avoids the head kick by Hideki.
Zeldenthuis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zeldenthuis wants to clinch up but Hideki keeps it at a distance.
Zeldenthuis takes the fight into the clinch.
Zeldenthuis tries to score a body lock takedown but Hideki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zeldenthuis lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hideki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zeldenthuis backwards.
Hideki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hideki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zeldenthuis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zeldenthuis misses with a left hand
and Hideki counters with a low kick, right behind Zeldenthuis 's knee.
Hideki moves out of range of the strikes.
Hideki sizes up Zeldenthuis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Hideki misses.
Hideki looks for the body kick but Zeldenthuis saw that one coming.
Zeldenthuis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hideki but Hideki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zeldenthuis tries to land a leg kick but Hideki saw it coming and moves away.
Zeldenthuis stuns Hideki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Zeldenthuis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zeldenthuis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hideki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masaru Hideki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Zeldenthuis.
Some wild striking there from Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hideki's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hideki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hideki throws a head kick that misses.
Zeldenthuis lands a leg kick that knocks Hideki off balance momentarily.
Hideki checks the leg kick.
A lazy left from Zeldenthuis finds it's target.
Zeldenthuis moves away from the strike by Hideki.
Hideki connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis takes a swing at Hideki's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Hideki.
Hideki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hideki.
Hideki misses with a head kick.
Zeldenthuis misses with a wild combination.
Donk. Hideki catches Zeldenthuis right on the button with a cross.
Zeldenthuis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hideki counters with a leg kick.
Hideki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zeldenthuis.
Hideki misses with a wild body shot.
Zeldenthuis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hideki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis connects with a crisp jab.
Hideki misses with a low kick.
Hideki misses with a wild body shot.
Masaru Hideki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zeldenthuis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zeldenthuis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hideki moves away.
Zeldenthuis lands with a nice body punch.
Zeldenthuis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zeldenthuis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hideki.
Zeldenthuis throws a body punch but Hideki moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hideki takes one on the button.
Hideki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dirk Zeldenthuis.
I think Zeldenthuis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Zeldenthuis!
Dirk Zeldenthuis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Vasara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi comes to the cage accompanied by Scary. Sami Vasara told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takanori Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sami Vasara!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vasara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gomi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomi swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasara.
Vasara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasara slips under a jab.
Gomi scores with a head kick.
Gomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasara.
Gomi tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Gomi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vasara explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gomi, as that shot connected.
Vasara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut lands for Vasara. That snapped Gomi's head back.
Vasara is looking to chop away at Gomi's legs.
Gomi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vasara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gomi.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vasara regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi wants to pass to mount but Vasara is defending the position.
Vasara is looking to improve his position.
Vasara is staying active underneath Gomi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gomi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vasara is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vasara is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gomi trying to mount his opponent but Vasara defends it.
Gomi wants to control but Vasara is keeping him busy.
Vasara trying to hold on to Gomi's head to control him but Gomi postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gomi checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasara avoids the head kick by Gomi.
Gomi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gomi lands a head kick. Vasara smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sami Vasara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good standup being displayed there by Vasara as he connects with a hook.
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!
Gomi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gomi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vasara.
Gomi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vasara tries to clinch but Gomi moves out of range.
That kick from Vasara tenderised Gomi's leg. Gomi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gomi walks into a left hand.
Vasara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Gomi does no damage.
Vasara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gomi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vasara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomi somewhat.
Gomi throws a head kick but Vasara moves out of range.
Gomi misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Vasara.
Vasara tries to clinch there but Gomi circles away.
Gomi throws a leg kick which misses Vasara's front leg but catches the back leg as Vasara tries to avoid it.
Gomi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasara.
Gomi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasara tries to clinch up but Gomi circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasara lands a jab to the head.
Gomi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vasara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vasara is looking for a sweep.
Vasara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vasara wanted to stand there but Gomi had control of the position.
Vasara stands and steps away. Gomi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vasara throws a leg kick which misses Gomi's front leg but catches the back leg as Gomi tries to avoid it.
Vasara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Gomi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vasara. That did some damage!
Vasara tries to clinch but Gomi is having none of it.
Gomi walks into a stiff left hand from Vasara.
Gomi misses with a straight left.
Vasara thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gomi if he has to take too many more of those.
Gomi scoring well with a low kick there.
Vasara blocks a jab.
Vasara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vasara looks to land a body kick but Gomi moved away.
Vasara throws a nice looking combination but Gomi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vasara thuds his right hand into Gomi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vasara loads up on a big right hand but Gomi slips the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomi takes a swing at Vasara's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vasara lands with a slapping head kick.
Vasara cracks Gomi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gomi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takanori Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Vasara dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vasara tries a low kick but Gomi avoids it.
Gomi works Vasara's body with a nice hook.
Gomi lands a jab-cross combination.
Vasara catches Gomi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vasara tries to sprawl but Gomi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gomi is trying to control. Vasara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vasara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vasara.
Vasara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomi's guard.
Vasara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vasara wants to stand but Gomi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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!
Vasara lands a couple of digs.
Gomi controls Vasara momentarily but Vasara frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasara wants to stand but Gomi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vasara trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gomi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gomi wants to stand up but Vasara is controlling him.
Vasara wants to get up but he can't break Gomi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vasara controlling from the top position.
Gomi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vasara defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasara postures up.
Gomi is looking for a triangle but Vasara pushes his legs off easily.
Vasara wants to get up but he can't break Gomi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gomi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gomi trying to keep a closed guard but Vasara is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasara would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gomi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vasara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vasara seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vasara wants to pass the guard but Gomi is keeping the position.
Takanori Gomi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vasara wanted to stand there but Gomi had control of the position.
Gomi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vasara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi controlling from the full mount.
Gomi scoring with strikes but Vasara is staying in there.
Vasara tries to lock up and control but Gomi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vasara because Gomi loaded up on that one.
Vasara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomi lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takanori Gomi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vasara is looking to land body kicks.
Vasara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vasara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomi.
Gomi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vasara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasara.
Gomi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gomi shoots for a double leg takedown but Vasara sprawls well. He's pushed Gomi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vasara misses with a leg kick.
Vasara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vasara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vasara throws a low kick, looking for Gomi's leg but Gomi calmly moves out of range.
Gomi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vasara.
Vasara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gomi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi swinging wildly here.
Gomi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomi throws a combination. Vasara tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vasara tries to bum rush Gomi with a series of wild strikes but Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomi 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.
Gomi digs a good hook to Vasara's body.
Gomi misses with a looping left.
Vasara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vasara misses with a body shot.
Vasara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomi throws out the jab.
Vasara moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Vasara lands with an overhand left.
Vasara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vasara swings for the body but Gomi moves out of range.
Vasara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gomi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vasara's hands.
Gomi throws an overhand right that lands on Vasara's shoulder, as Vasara tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takanori Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi tests Vasara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gomi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gomi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vasara avoids the body shot from Gomi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gomi.
Vasara thuds a left hand into Gomi's body.
Gomi misses the shot to the body.
Vasara connects with an inside leg kick.
Vasara dips to his left and cracks Gomi with an uppercut!
Takanori Gomi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vasara.
Vasara clinches with his opponent.
Vasara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gomi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gomi tries to throw a body punch but Vasara avoids it by throwing Gomi back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasara.
Vasara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vasara lands a damaging elbow.
Gomi swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomi throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasara.
Vasara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gomi tries for a takedown but Vasara manages to get underhooks.
Vasara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomi's elbow.
Vasara wants to break free but Gomi has control.
Gomi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomi looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasara is just out of range.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
Gomi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vasara misses with an uppercut. Gomi saw that one coming.
Gomi scores with a nice head shot.
Gomi avoids the body shot from Vasara.
Vasara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomi.
Gomi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomi won't allow Vasara to sweep him here.
Gomi wants to control from the top but Vasara keeps moving.
Vasara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomi is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sami Vasara.
I think Vasara has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Vasara!
A victorious Sami Vasara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Juntunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lowieke De Vos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juntunen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lumessakahlaajat. De Vos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hatsjikidee. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomi Juntunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lowieke De Vos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntunen looks to throw the jab but De Vos is out of range.
Juntunen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Vos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntunen.
Juntunen throws an overhand right that lands on De Vos's shoulder, as De Vos tries to avoid the shot.
De Vos shoots in and bounces Juntunen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Juntunen pulls De Vos in close to prevent any damage.
Juntunen wants to sweep here but De Vos controlling him for the moment.
De Vos trying to control the position from guard on top but Juntunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Vos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vos landing some decent shots from guard.
Juntunen has his foot on De Vos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Vos works his way back into a safe position though.
Juntunen keeping moving, preventing De Vos from controlling successfully.
De Vos works over Juntunen with some ground and pound from guard.
De Vos is looking to work some ground and pound but Juntunen has wrist control.
De Vos tries to stand but Juntunen is controlling from the bottom.
Juntunen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Juntunen keeping moving, preventing De Vos from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen controls De Vos momentarily but De Vos frees himself.
De Vos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Juntunen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Vos has managed to get both his arms back between Juntunen's legs - danger averted.
Juntunen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Vos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Juntunen keeping moving, preventing De Vos from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Vos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Juntunen's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Vos preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vos trying to control the position from guard on top but Juntunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Vos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Vos is looking to advance position but Juntunen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Juntunen looking to control but De Vos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Juntunen fails to move to back control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
De Vos throws the kick towards the body but Juntunen avoids it.
De Vos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Vos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Juntunen backs up against the cage.
Juntunen throws a head kick but De Vos moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Vos checks a leg kick.
Juntunen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Vos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Vos throws the kick towards the body but Juntunen avoids it.
Juntunen throws a quick inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Vos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Juntunen doesn't seem bothered though.
Juntunen avoids the head kick by De Vos.
Juntunen looks for the body kick but De Vos saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lowieke De Vos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Juntunen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Juntunen checks a leg kick nicely.
De Vos connects with a body shot.
Juntunen throws a head kick that misses.
Juntunen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Vos throws out the jab.
De Vos throws a jab but it's blocked by Juntunen.
Nice defenses there by Juntunen.
De Vos looks to throw a body kick
and De Vos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Vos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Vos sizes up Juntunen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Juntunen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Juntunen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Juntunen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Juntunen moves out of range of the leg kick from De Vos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vos scores with the left hand. Juntunen knows he should have avoided that one.
De Vos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Juntunen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Vos moves away.
De Vos misses with a leg kick.
De Vos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot lands for De Vos.
Juntunen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Vos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Juntunen's sensitive parts.
De Vos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from De Vos does no damage.
Lowieke De Vos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Vos misses with a double jab
and Juntunen counters with a low kick, right behind De Vos 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen throws a big shot that misses.
De Vos throws a shot from downtown. Juntunen moves away and avoids it.
Juntunen swings for the body but De Vos moves out of range.
Juntunen moves away from the strike by De Vos.
Lowieke De Vos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Vos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Vos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Vos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tomi Juntunen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Vos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Vos misses with a body shot.
De Vos misses with a looping left.
Juntunen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Vos lands with a cross.
Juntunen lands with a straight right. De Vos didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vos throws a hook but Juntunen blocks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Vos.
Juntunen swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Vos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juntunen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Vos.
A swing and a miss from De Vos.
De Vos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
De Vos cracks Juntunen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Juntunen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Juntunen misses.
Juntunen misses with a wild body shot.
Juntunen blocks a head kick by De Vos.
Nice body kick there by De Vos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen tries to clinch but De Vos is having none of it.
Juntunen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Vos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Vos cracks Juntunen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Juntunen defending well as De Vos loads up on a big left hand.
Juntunen swinging wildly here.
Juntunen throws a head kick that misses.
Juntunen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Juntunen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Vos 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!
De Vos misses with a body kick.
De Vos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Juntunen.
De Vos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lowieke De Vos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A big right from Juntunen misses.
Juntunen throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by De Vos.
De Vos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Juntunen at a distance.
Juntunen slips a jab from De Vos.
De Vos lands a slapping body shot.
Juntunen tries to clinch there but De Vos circles away.
De Vos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Juntunen defends it nicely.
De Vos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Vos thows a leg kick but Juntunen checks it
and Juntunen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Juntunen. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntunen throws a low kick but De Vos avoids it.
De Vos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juntunen is looking to clinch but De Vos is avoiding it.
Juntunen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Juntunen lands a leg kick that knocks De Vos off balance momentarily.
De Vos scores with a sloppy right hand. Juntunen should have avoided that one.
Juntunen slaps away a takedown attempt from De Vos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Vos misses with a straight right.
Juntunen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Vos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Juntunen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen misses with a head kick.
De Vos throws a poor cross that misses
and Juntunen counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Juntunen.
Juntunen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Vos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juntunen pushes De Vos up against the cage in a clinch.
De Vos misses with a punch to the body.
Juntunen lands an elbow that stopped De Vos in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Lowieke De Vos has been cut.
De Vos can't break the clinch.
De Vos can't find room to land a body shot as Juntunen controls the action.
De Vos pushes Juntunen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Vos avoiding damage as Juntunen throws knees to the body.
Juntunen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vos is trying to break the clinch but Juntunen has him pressed against the cage.
De Vos lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Vos.
Nice body punch from De Vos.
Juntunen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from De Vos fails to land.
A short uppercut from De Vos.
De Vos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tomi Juntunen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Vos lands a shoulder strike.
De Vos has picked Juntunen up - he's going for a ride! De Vos dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Vos decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Juntunen avoids the head kick by De Vos.
De Vos clinches up with Juntunen and pushes him back against the cage.
De Vos pushes Juntunen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vos scores with a hook to the body.
De Vos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Vos scores with a decent looking hook.
De Vos with a jab.
De Vos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Vos connects with a right hand. Juntunen shakes it off.
Juntunen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Vos.
De Vos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Juntunen to the ground. De Vos is now in Juntunen's guard.
De Vos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Vos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Vos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lowieke De Vos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Vos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lowieke De Vos!
Lowieke De Vos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad The Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce McBrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Impaler comes to the cage accompanied by Jess and the Ancient Ones - Sulfur Giants . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlad The Impaler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce McBrain!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBrain throws a hook but The Impaler avoids it easily.
The Impaler misses with a jab to the body
and McBrain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Impaler misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Impaler.
The Impaler looks to score with a jab to the body but McBrain is just out of range.
McBrain walks into a left hand.
McBrain scores with a body shot.
The Impaler slips a jab and a cross from McBrain.
The Impaler is looking to chop away at McBrain's legs.
The Impaler connects with a high kick.
Vlad The Impaler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Impaler doesn't manage to clinch there - McBrain circles away.
The Impaler looks to land a left hand but McBrain moved out of range nicely.
The Impaler throws a leg kick but McBrain moved away.
McBrain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Impaler is looking to chop away at McBrain's legs.
McBrain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McBrain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Impaler.
McBrain catches The Impaler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McBrain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Impaler.
The Impaler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McBrain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McBrain misses with a looping right.
McBrain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Impaler scores with a leg kick.
McBrain throws an overhand right that lands on The Impaler's shoulder, as The Impaler tries to avoid the shot.
McBrain just misses with a punch to the body.
McBrain throws a looping overhand right but The Impaler ducks down to avoid it.
McBrain swinging wildly here.
McBrain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Impaler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McBrain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Impaler looks to land a right hand but McBrain moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from McBrain misses the target.
McBrain misses with a straight right.
McBrain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Impaler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Impaler throws a sloppy head kick and McBrain moves out of range easily.
The Impaler tries to score with a low kick but McBrain moves his leg out of the way.
The Impaler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Impaler moves out of range of the strikes.
The Impaler throws a head kick but McBrain moves out of range.
The Impaler connects with a leg kick. McBrain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big right from McBrain misses.
The Impaler tries to close the distance and clinch up but McBrain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McBrain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Impaler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Bruce McBrain has been cut.
A big right from The Impaler misses.
The Impaler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McBrain.
The Impaler looks to land a combination but McBrain avoids it well.
McBrain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Impaler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBrain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Impaler 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.
McBrain might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Decent striking displayed by The Impaler there.
Good work by McBrain as he checks the leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McBrain crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from The Impaler - the referee stops the clock and McBrain gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says The Impaler. McBrain manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The Impaler misses with a leg kick
and McBrain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Impaler tries to score with a low kick but McBrain moves his leg out of the way.
McBrain slips a straight right by The Impaler.
McBrain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Impaler lands a leg kick that knocks McBrain off balance momentarily.
McBrain throws a leg kick but The Impaler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by McBrain as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Impaler throws a quick inside leg kick.
McBrain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Impaler throws a body punch but McBrain moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBrain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Impaler's head.
The Impaler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McBrain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by The Impaler.
McBrain takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McBrain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Impaler.
The Impaler misses with a double jab
letting McBrain counter with a right hand.
McBrain throws out a leg kick but The Impaler moves out of range and McBrain only half commits.
The Impaler takes the fight into the clinch.
McBrain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Impaler's efforts to push away.
The Impaler has a couple of punches blocked by McBrain.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Impaler prevents a body shot from McBrain.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Impaler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Impaler struggles to land a body shot inside as McBrain controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad The Impaler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce McBrain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Impaler ducks under a wild hook from McBrain.
McBrain throws a head kick that misses.
McBrain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Impaler.
McBrain throws a lazy right hand but The Impaler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Impaler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McBrain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Impaler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by The Impaler.
McBrain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McBrain just misses with a punch to the body.
McBrain scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Impaler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McBrain.
The Impaler is looking to chop away at McBrain's legs.
The Impaler misses with a looping right.
The Impaler tries to close the distance and clinch up but McBrain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McBrain moves out of range of the leg kick from The Impaler.
McBrain throws a jab but it's blocked by The Impaler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrain lands a slapping body shot.
McBrain 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.
McBrain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McBrain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McBrain throws a leg kick that misses.
The Impaler defending well as McBrain loads up on a big left hand.
The Impaler lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Impaler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McBrain.
The Impaler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Impaler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Impaler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBrain.
McBrain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Impaler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBrain manages to avoid it.
Vlad The Impaler is winning the standup battle so far.
The Impaler stalks McBrain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McBrain's face. McBrain staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBrain ducks under a wild hook from The Impaler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Impaler thumps McBrain with a low kick.
McBrain scores with a nice head shot.
The Impaler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McBrain throws a shot from downtown. The Impaler moves away and avoids it.
McBrain misses with a low kick.
The Impaler scores with a nice body kick.
McBrain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Impaler blocks a leg kick.
McBrain misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as The Impaler blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from The Impaler.
The Impaler lands a head kick!
The Impaler lunges at McBrain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McBrain's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler lands with a cross.
The Impaler with a jab.
McBrain is rocked!
The Impaler drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks McBrain right on the button. McBrain goes down! The Impaler follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! The Impaler gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad The Impaler!
Vlad The Impaler 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulus De Boskabouter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bundy comes to the cage accompanied by God Hates a Coward. De Boskabouter has chosen Intro as his entrance music. Alan Bundy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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175 lbs
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173 lbs
25 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Bundy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulus De Boskabouter!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
De Boskabouter is looking to get back to full guard here but Bundy has managed to pass to side control instead.
De Boskabouter is looking for a sweep.
Bundy controls the position from side control.
Bundy wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Boskabouter keeps working.
Bundy tries to move to mount but De Boskabouter blocks the move with his legs.
Bundy cracks De Boskabouter with a big elbow.
Bundy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Boskabouter, who protects the arm well.
Bundy working away.
Bundy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Boskabouter is looking for a sweep.
Bundy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bundy working the ground and pound.
De Boskabouter is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
De Boskabouter gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
De Boskabouter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bundy won't let De Boskabouter get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bundy dominating with strikes here.
Bundy controlling the pace for now.
De Boskabouter is trying to stand.
De Boskabouter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bundy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bundy controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Boskabouter is in all sorts of trouble here.
De Boskabouter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bundy wants to control but De Boskabouter is keeping him busy.
Bundy is looking to advance position but De Boskabouter won't allow it.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but De Boskabouter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Boskabouter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bundy is working away from the top position though.
Bundy is taking a breather. De Boskabouter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
De Boskabouter is looking for a sweep. Bundy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Boskabouter wants to control but Bundy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
An inside leg kick from De Boskabouter misses.
Bundy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bundy 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 De Boskabouter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Boskabouter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Boskabouter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bundy circles away quickly and effectively.
De Boskabouter is looking to land body kicks.
De Boskabouter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Boskabouter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Boskabouter avoids a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bundy.
De Boskabouter walks into a straight right hand from Bundy.
A nice combination there by Bundy.
Bundy falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Boskabouter counters with a nice body kick.
Bundy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
De Boskabouter desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bundy drops an elbow to the side of De Boskabouter's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy wants to pass the guard but De Boskabouter is defending well.
De Boskabouter wants to control but Bundy is keeping busy.
De Boskabouter is looking to get back to is feet but Bundy passes into side control.
Bundy moves into full mount!
Bundy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. De Boskabouter looks a forlorn figure.
De Boskabouter wants to hold on but Bundy pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Boskabouter is in all sorts of trouble here.
De Boskabouter is in a horrible position here. Bundy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Boskabouter is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Bundy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De Boskabouter misses with a head kick.
De Boskabouter is looking to score with low kicks.
De Boskabouter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bundy sprawls well. Bundy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Boskabouter gets slowly back to his feet.
Bundy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Boskabouter swivels and escapes.
Bundy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Boskabouter 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 Bundy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bundy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bundy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Boskabouter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bundy checks a leg kick nicely.
Bundy misses the body punch
and De Boskabouter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Boskabouter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bundy checks a low kick from De Boskabouter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Boskabouter avoids the body shot from Bundy.
De Boskabouter gets caught flat footed, as Bundy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Boskabouter managing to control the position.
De Boskabouter looking for a guillotine here but Bundy defends easily.
De Boskabouter looking for subs off his back but Bundy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Boskabouter trying to control but Bundy postures up.
Bundy passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Boskabouter tries to hold on but Bundy pushes him away.
De Boskabouter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bundy lands with some strikes.
Bundy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Alan Bundy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bundy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De Boskabouter is looking to improve his position but Bundy isn't that keen on the idea.
Bundy controlling from mount.
De Boskabouter tries to reverse the position but Bundy maintains control.
Bundy lands a big shot there that rocks De Boskabouter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Boskabouter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
De Boskabouter is looking to improve his position.
Bundy wants to pass the guard but De Boskabouter is defending well.
Bundy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bundy wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Boskabouter keeps working.
Bundy prevents De Boskabouter from improving his position.
De Boskabouter is trying to control but can't.
De Boskabouter manages to get to full guard.
De Boskabouter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bundy defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Boskabouter being controlled here, momentarily.
Bundy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down De Boskabouter for as long as he can get away with.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Boskabouter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bundy is one step ahead there.
Bundy chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Boskabouter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bundy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bundy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Boskabouter keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alan Bundy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De Boskabouter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bundy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
De Boskabouter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bundy misses with a straight left.
De Boskabouter is looking to chop away at Bundy's legs.
De Boskabouter tries a head kick but it misses.
Bundy loads up on a big right hand but De Boskabouter slips the punch.
Bundy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Boskabouter is fending him off so far but Bundy persists. Nope, De Boskabouter circles away and we're back to standing.
Bundy throws the left hand but De Boskabouter avoids the punch easily.
De Boskabouter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bundy tries a head kick but it misses.
De Boskabouter throws a head kick but Bundy moves out of range.
De Boskabouter is looking to slow Bundy down with leg kicks.
De Boskabouter tries to clinch but Bundy moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bundy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Boskabouter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bundy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bundy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Boskabouter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paulus De Boskabouter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bundy wants to land a leg kick but De Boskabouter is out of range.
De Boskabouter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good work by De Boskabouter as he checks the leg kick.
De Boskabouter 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.
Alan Bundy is winning the standup battle so far.
De Boskabouter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Boskabouter wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bundy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Boskabouter feints and then cracks Bundy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bundy down.
De Boskabouter throws a head kick but Bundy moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bundy.
A head kick by Bundy misses
enabling De Boskabouter to counter with a crisp jab.
De Boskabouter tries to close the distance and clinch but Bundy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy swats away the attempt to clinch by De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Boskabouter throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bundy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bundy scores with a body shot.
Bundy throws a leg kick which misses De Boskabouter's front leg but catches the back leg as De Boskabouter tries to avoid it.
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!
Bundy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Boskabouter, pushing him back against the cage.
De Boskabouter tries a body shot but Bundy blocks it.
Bundy trying to stall but De Boskabouter improves his position.
Bundy misses with a punch to the body.
Bundy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bundy can't find room to land a body shot as De Boskabouter controls the action.
Bundy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bundy gets control of De Boskabouter's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bundy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Boskabouter trying to control the position from guard on top but Bundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. De Boskabouter doesn't defend quickly enough and Bundy has managed to lock this one up! Can De Boskabouter escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bundy on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alan Bundy!
Alan Bundy retains his welterweight title!
As Alan Bundy got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It's only a game if you win but if you lose it's stinking waiste of time.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Torturo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torturo comes to the cage accompanied by Mogwai - Katrien. Narushima comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Deepforces - Heartbeat kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Torturo has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
28 - 10 - 1 |
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210 lbs
26 - 6 - 0 |
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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
28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Torturo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryo Narushima!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torturo checks a low kick from Narushima.
Torturo looks to land a right hand but Narushima moved out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Torturo, right into the meat.
Torturo throws a lazy right hand but Narushima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Narushima lands a leg kick that knocks Torturo off balance momentarily.
Narushima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Narushima scores with a nice strike.
Torturo is breathing heavily.
Narushima lunges at Torturo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Torturo's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torturo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Narushima can pounce on him.
Narushima cracks Torturo with a good jab.
Good leg kick by Narushima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Torturo walks into a stiff left hand from Narushima.
Torturo avoids the body shot from Narushima.
Nice shot lands for Narushima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Narushima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Narushima darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Narushima scores with a leg kick.
Narushima lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Torturo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narushima.
Narushima lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Torturo falls backwards - clearly groggy! Narushima dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryo Narushima!
Ryo Narushima looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank you NFC, I am now a free agent. Money talks! I need money for pills man money for pills!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Otso Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dumbass McWeakhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by E.S. Posthumus - Unstoppable. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dumbass McWeakhands enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 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
31 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dumbass McWeakhands!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
McWeakhands throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good exchange - Jokinen coming out on top.
Jokinen slips a straight right by McWeakhands.
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands stalks Jokinen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jokinen's face. Jokinen staggers backwards, shaken.
McWeakhands scores with a jab to the jaw.
McWeakhands throws out a leg kick but Jokinen moves out of range and McWeakhands only half commits.
Jokinen lands a jab to McWeakhands's midsection.
McWeakhands looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
Jokinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by McWeakhands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McWeakhands 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 Jokinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jokinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. McWeakhands does a little dance to reset his feet.
McWeakhands slips a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good shot there by Jokinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen 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.
Dumbass McWeakhands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWeakhands.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on McWeakhands's shoulder, as McWeakhands tries to avoid the shot.
McWeakhands throws a front kick that sends Jokinen stumbling back into the cage.
McWeakhands misses the shot to the body.
McWeakhands smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McWeakhands misses with an uppercut.
McWeakhands tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McWeakhands fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWeakhands tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from McWeakhands.
Jokinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands misses with a low kick.
That kick from McWeakhands tenderised Jokinen's leg. Jokinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
McWeakhands fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jokinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jokinen throws a body punch but McWeakhands moves out of range.
McWeakhands delivers a nice body kick.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Jokinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McWeakhands finds it's way round the side to connect with Jokinen's head.
Jokinen checks the leg kick.
McWeakhands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
McWeakhands thuds his right hand into Jokinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McWeakhands moves out of range of the leg kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McWeakhands moves away.
McWeakhands connects with an inside leg kick.
Jokinen cracks the inside of McWeakhands's front leg.
Jokinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McWeakhands pinned against the cage. McWeakhands gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jokinen rushes McWeakhands and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands prevents the takedown attempt.
McWeakhands misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
McWeakhands lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jokinen lands a right hand.
McWeakhands blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but McWeakhands uses good head movement to avoid it.
McWeakhands tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen takes a shot to the head.
McWeakhands working aggressively here.
Jokinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen lands with a right to the head.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jokinen lands an uppercut.
McWeakhands stops a takedown attempt from Jokinen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otso Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on McWeakhands's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jokinen - that landed with a thud.
McWeakhands looking to stall.
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McWeakhands struggles to land a body shot inside as Jokinen controls his hands.
McWeakhands swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but McWeakhands uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Otso Jokinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jokinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but McWeakhands shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Jokinen blocks the leg kick.
Jokinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands throws a series of punches but Jokinen avoids them all with ease.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
McWeakhands stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McWeakhands.
Dumbass McWeakhands seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but McWeakhands is defending well.
Jokinen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McWeakhands avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jokinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeakhands has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jokinen is working away from the top position though.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but McWeakhands defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dumbass McWeakhands wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jokinen wants to clinch up but McWeakhands keeps it at a distance.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
McWeakhands turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McWeakhands lands a lovely overhand right.
McWeakhands scores with a jab to the body.
McWeakhands works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jokinen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McWeakhands's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from McWeakhands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but McWeakhands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We're going to have a standup here because Otso Jokinen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McWeakhands misses with a kick to the body.
McWeakhands loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Donk. McWeakhands catches Jokinen right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McWeakhands chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jokinen can pounce on him.
Jokinen tries to clinch there but McWeakhands circles away.
McWeakhands throws a shot to the body.
Jokinen tried to score with a low kick but McWeakhands checks it.
Jokinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McWeakhands.
Dumbass McWeakhands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McWeakhands throws a right and a left that Jokinen avoids nicely.
Jokinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jokinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen prevents a body shot from McWeakhands.
Otso Jokinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McWeakhands tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jokinen takes a shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body.
McWeakhands prevents a body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Jokinen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jokinen throws a nice looking combination but McWeakhands bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jokinen. That's going to slow McWeakhands down.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from McWeakhands.
A looping hook to the body misses from McWeakhands. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McWeakhands takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
McWeakhands throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jokinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jokinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
McWeakhands rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jokinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McWeakhands is looking to land body kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jokinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jokinen throws a head kick but McWeakhands moves out of range.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McWeakhands avoids a kick to the body.
Jokinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McWeakhands is out of range.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McWeakhands manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeakhands scores with a body shot.
McWeakhands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McWeakhands tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McWeakhands throws a front kick aimed at Jokinen's knee but Jokinen avoids it well.
Jokinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good leg kick by McWeakhands there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McWeakhands lands with a nice body punch.
Jokinen lands an overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McWeakhands.
Jokinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch but McWeakhands swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jokinen connects with a crisp jab.
Jokinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping McWeakhands under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Jokinen staying out of range there.
Jokinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McWeakhands.
Jokinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McWeakhands takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McWeakhands thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen wants to clinch.
McWeakhands gets tackled into the cage by Jokinen. Jokinen maintains the clinch.
Jokinen tries a body shot but McWeakhands blocks it.
Jokinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by McWeakhands.
Jokinen lands with a light punch inside.
Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from McWeakhands.
Jokinen blocks a body shot from McWeakhands.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as McWeakhands controls the action.
Jokinen prevents McWeakhands from breaking the clinch.
Jokinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McWeakhands backwards.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
McWeakhands misses with a short punch on the inside.
McWeakhands is working Jokinen over against the cage.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but McWeakhands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
McWeakhands escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands misses the jab.
McWeakhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McWeakhands attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen has closed the distance and engaged McWeakhands in a clinch.
McWeakhands misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen avoids a wild elbow strike from McWeakhands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as McWeakhands controls his hands.
McWeakhands misses with a punch on the inside.
McWeakhands misses with a body punch.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McWeakhands's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jokinen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McWeakhands wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jokinen has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jokinen.
Jokinen prevents McWeakhands from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Jokinen clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jokinen scores with a one two! McWeakhands had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McWeakhands takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McWeakhands throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Jokinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jokinen needs to keep his hands up - McWeakhands had a free shot at his head there.
McWeakhands tries a head kick but it misses.
McWeakhands leaves Jokinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McWeakhands lands a right hook to the body.
Jokinen looks to land a body kick but McWeakhands moved away.
Jokinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWeakhands jabs Jokinen right on the nose. Jokinen blinks but takes it well.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jokinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McWeakhands is able to avoid easily.
McWeakhands blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeakhands throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
McWeakhands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
McWeakhands takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
McWeakhands connects with a leg kick. Jokinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McWeakhands walks into a stiff left hand from Jokinen.
Jokinen motions for McWeakhands to come forward. Jokinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from McWeakhands misses.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
McWeakhands lands a nice shot that snaps Jokinen's head back.
Nice shot by Jokinen.
Jokinen clinches up with McWeakhands and pushes him back against the cage.
Jokinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jokinen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McWeakhands fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick but Jokinen checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen looks to land a left hand but McWeakhands moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen tries to clinch but McWeakhands moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWeakhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Jokinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McWeakhands. McWeakhands obviously looking to wear him down.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but McWeakhands moved away.
McWeakhands throws out a leg kick but Jokinen moves out of range and McWeakhands only half commits.
McWeakhands is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jokinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
McWeakhands is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen.
McWeakhands cracks Jokinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McWeakhands changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McWeakhands takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
McWeakhands moves out of range as Jokinen throws a body kick.
McWeakhands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands slips a straight right by Jokinen.
McWeakhands tries a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jokinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McWeakhands slips a jab from Jokinen.
McWeakhands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McWeakhands throws a nice inside leg kick.
McWeakhands walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jokinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McWeakhands works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McWeakhands throws out a leg kick but Jokinen moves out of range and McWeakhands only half commits.
Jokinen drives through and clinches with McWeakhands against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands is leaning against Jokinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McWeakhands displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jokinen up against the cage.
McWeakhands scores with a shot to the side of Jokinen's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McWeakhands swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
McWeakhands has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
McWeakhands is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jokinen is keeping busy.
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.
Jokinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Otso Jokinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jokinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McWeakhands throws out a leg kick but Jokinen moves out of range and McWeakhands only half commits.
Jokinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McWeakhands is out of range.
Jokinen slips a jab and a cross from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McWeakhands chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jokinen can pounce on him.
McWeakhands thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jokinen takes the fight into the clinch.
McWeakhands works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Jokinen.
A head punch on the inside from McWeakhands fails to land.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by McWeakhands.
McWeakhands breaks from the clinch.
Jokinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeakhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen lands a leg kick that knocks McWeakhands off balance momentarily.
McWeakhands scores with a head kick.
McWeakhands keeps the fight on the outside.
McWeakhands avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body shot.
McWeakhands misses the jab.
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses McWeakhands's sensitive parts.
Jokinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McWeakhands on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jokinen. Jokinen obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from McWeakhands misses.
Jokinen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jokinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dumbass McWeakhands 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 performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWeakhands is trying to get back to full guard.
Jokinen is trying to control. McWeakhands wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but McWeakhands is defending well.
Jokinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McWeakhands does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McWeakhands wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Otso Jokinen.
McWeakhands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
A low kick from McWeakhands is predictable there
and Jokinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jokinen slips under a jab from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Jokinen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McWeakhands's guard.
Jokinen stays in close to McWeakhands's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen trying to control but McWeakhands is working from the bottom.
Jokinen sitting in guard here, content to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Otso Jokinen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McWeakhands throws out a leg kick but Jokinen moves out of range and McWeakhands only half commits.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McWeakhands misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otso Jokinen showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otso Jokinen!
An out of breath Otso Jokinen 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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