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SPFT 98 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Murat Orgun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sameer Hamadoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamadoui has chosen Lights Out as his entrance music. Sameer Hamadoui has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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30
155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murat Orgun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sameer Hamadoui!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orgun swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamadoui.
Orgun moves in looking to clinch but Hamadoui pushes him off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orgun, as that shot connected.
Hamadoui scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hamadoui staying out of range there.
Hamadoui tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hamadoui fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orgun looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hamadoui swats away the attempt to clinch by Orgun.
Hamadoui tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Hamadoui.
Orgun throws a leg kick
and Hamadoui counters by clinching up.
Orgun can't find room to land a body shot as Hamadoui controls the action.
Orgun crunches a lovely knee into Hamadoui's ribcage.
Hamadoui is trying to force a seperation but Orgun has the dominant position.
Orgun trying to land knees to the body.
Hamadoui trying to control the position but instead, Orgun has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hamadoui into the cage.
Orgun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orgun lands a nice shot to the body.
Orgun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamadoui prevents a body shot from Orgun.
Hamadoui breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orgun.
Hamadoui dodges the punch combination from Orgun.
Orgun tries to land a leg kick but Hamadoui saw it coming and moves away.
Orgun clinches up against the cage.
Orgun stops a takedown attempt from Hamadoui.
Hamadoui breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orgun lands a nice shot that snaps Hamadoui's head back.
Orgun tries to keep at a distance but Hamadoui has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hamadoui prevents a body shot from Orgun.
Orgun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orgun scores a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hamadoui lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Orgun lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orgun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orgun is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees in the clinch landing for Orgun.
Orgun trying to stall but Hamadoui improves his position.
Hamadoui working hard to break the clinch.
Orgun stalling in the clinch.
Orgun lands a nice shot to the body.
Orgun throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orgun creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hamadoui's defenses.
Hamadoui wants to break the clinch but can't.
Orgun using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hamadoui looks winded!
Knees in the clinch landing for Orgun.
Orgun using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Orgun wants a takedown but no success here.
Come on Orgun - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hamadoui is trying to break the clinch but Orgun has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orgun cracks Hamadoui with a nice body shot.
Orgun lands a nice knee to the body.
Orgun is trying to maintain a safe position but Hamadoui gets an underhook and turns Orgun into the cage.
Nice body punch from Orgun - that landed with a thud.
Orgun dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Orgun lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Orgun stalling in the clinch.
Orgun gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Orgun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hamadoui is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Orgun.
Orgun controlling the action here for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orgun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orgun lands an elbow that stopped Hamadoui in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamadoui managing to block the knees to the body from Orgun.
Orgun landing knees to the head.
Orgun is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hamadoui can't break the clinch.
Orgun lands with a left to the head.
Orgun lands a hook that snaps the head of Hamadoui backwards.
Orgun digs a right hand underneath Hamadoui's ribcage. Hamadoui let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orgun tries to work over Hamadoui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orgun scores with a shoulder strike.
Orgun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orgun.
Orgun is struggling to control the position.
Orgun struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamadoui controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orgun tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hamadoui avoids it.
Orgun lands a knee to the body.
Orgun works on Hamadoui's body with a couple of short punches.
Orgun lands a good knee to the midsection. Hamadoui won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murat Orgun dominated that round.
That's time! Orgun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orgun has closed the distance and engaged Hamadoui in a clinch.
Hamadoui has Orgun pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orgun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Orgun gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Orgun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Orgun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Orgun passes to side control.
Orgun looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Orgun sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hamadoui is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orgun is looking to take a break and control but Hamadoui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orgun creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hamadoui sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamadoui prevents Orgun from moving into mount.
Orgun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hamadoui is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Orgun has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Orgun wants to control but Hamadoui is keeping him busy.
Orgun looks up at the clock and then as Hamadoui takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Orgun smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Orgun trying to control the action but Hamadoui is working from the bottom.
Orgun in side control lands a decent elbow.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamadoui wants to get back to his feet.
Orgun tries to advance to mount but can't.
Orgun grinds an elbow into Hamadoui's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamadoui is trying to get back to his feet.
Hamadoui is breathing heavily.
Orgun trying to control the action but Hamadoui is working from the bottom.
Hamadoui is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hamadoui is not content to let Orgun control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orgun tries for a kimura but Hamadoui is defending well.
Hamadoui taking a bit of punishment here - Orgun scoring with strikes.
Orgun cracks Hamadoui with a big elbow.
Hamadoui is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hamadoui is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hamadoui is rocked!
Orgun scoring with punches and elbows.
Hamadoui is still in real trouble! Can Orgun finish him?
Orgun scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hamadoui is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Orgun can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murat Orgun!
Murat Orgun tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keith Keystone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy McDonald will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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28
169 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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180 cm
34
163 lbs
25 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Keystone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Keystone actively working from the bottom here.
Keystone gets back to full guard.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keystone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keystone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Keystone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keystone keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Keystone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keystone looking for a sweep. Not yet Keystone, not yet.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Keystone is keeping the position.
Keystone wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Keystone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keystone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Keystone's legs - danger averted.
Keystone looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
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.
Keystone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDonald defends well.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Keystone is retaining full guard.
Keystone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Keystone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Keystone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Keystone!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald regains half guard.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Keystone sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Keystone is working McDonald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Keystone is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Keystone has managed to sneak the leg through.
McDonald moves into full guard.
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keystone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald working for submissions but it's allowed Keystone to get to half guard.
Keystone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald is just riding it out for now. Keystone eventually gives up the hold.
Keystone wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald wants to control but Keystone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
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 Keith Keystone will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McDonald looking to score a takedown here. Keystone is defending well but McDonald drives through and ends up in Keystone's guard.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keystone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keystone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Keystone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keystone is keeping the position for now.
Keystone keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald has gone for a leg lock! Keystone slips out almost immediately though and dives into McDonald's guard.
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Keystone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Keystone got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keystone has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Keystone is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Keystone kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Keystone is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Keystone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Keystone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Keystone lands with a punch from half guard.
McDonald on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald gets full guard.
Keystone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keystone passes into half guard.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Keystone trying to control from McDonald's half guard. McDonald has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Keystone distracts McDonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Keystone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Keystone working some strikes from top position.
Keystone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keystone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keystone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Keystone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Keystone postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Keystone pushes his legs off easily.
Keystone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keystone drops back looking for a leg! McDonald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDonald manages to kick Keystone off! Keystone jumps back into McDonald's guard.
McDonald is trying to keep Keystone in close.
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 Keith Keystone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Keystone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Keystone scores with a decent looking hook.
Keystone misses with a straight left.
Keystone just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Keystone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Keystone looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald connects with a couple of short punches.
Tommy McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keystone keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keystone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keystone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Keystone landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keystone is working McDonald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Keystone from controlling successfully.
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Keystone defends easily.
Keystone got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keystone has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
Keith Keystone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keystone is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Keystone is proving a slippery customer.
Keystone wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Keystone controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keystone is one step ahead there.
Keystone connects with a couple of short punches.
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Keystone pushes his legs off easily.
Keystone controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keystone seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
Keith Keystone has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McDonald moves out of range as Keystone strikes.
Keystone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
Keystone missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keystone thuds his right hand into McDonald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Keystone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keystone misses with a straight right.
Tommy McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keystone throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
Tommy McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keystone.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Keystone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keystone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Keystone!
After winning the bout, Keith Keystone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grimly Fiendish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell has chosen Wax Simulacra as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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29
146 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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28
146 lbs
17 - 11 - 2 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grimly Fiendish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fiendish ducks right into an uppercut from Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a few strikes there.
Fiendish throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Fiendish moves in looking to clinch but Mitchell pushes him off.
Fiendish misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mitchell tries a head kick but it misses.
Fiendish misses with a hook
and Mitchell counters with a three punch combo that has Fiendish backing up. Fiendish nods at Mitchell to acknowledge the strikes.
Mitchell misses with a series of wild punches.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mitchell - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiendish chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mitchell can pounce on him.
Mitchell connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fiendish misses the target.
Mitchell misses with a leg kick
and Fiendish counters with a right hand to the body.
Mitchell lands a leg kick that knocks Fiendish off balance momentarily.
Mitchell misses the shot to the body.
Billy Mitchell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mitchell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mitchell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fiendish swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mitchell counters with a nice uppercut.
Fiendish moves in looking to clinch but Mitchell pushes him off.
Mitchell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fiendish.
Mitchell misses with a low kick.
Fiendish tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitchell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiendish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
Fiendish changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mitchell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee asks Fiendish politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fiendish prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fiendish creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mitchell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fiendish landing a few strikes.
Mitchell tries to bench press Fiendish off him but Fiendish keeps the position.
Mitchell regains half guard, as Fiendish was trying to land strikes.
Fiendish thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mitchell tries to get to full guard but Fiendish has control of the leg.
Fiendish is trying to control. Mitchell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiendish thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fiendish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fiendish lands a nice short elbow.
Mitchell trying to control from the bottom.
Fiendish is looking to advance position but Mitchell won't allow it.
Mitchell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fiendish.
Fiendish is taking a breather. Mitchell 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.
Fiendish is trying to work for a kimura but Mitchell is defending well.
Fiendish is looking to advance position but Mitchell won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchell looking for submissions off his back.
Mitchell is looking to control Fiendish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mitchell avoid being mounted?
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 Grimly Fiendish will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mitchell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mitchell misses with a low kick.
Fiendish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mitchell.
Mitchell with a jab.
Mitchell missing with a left hand there. Fiendish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fiendish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell misses with a kick to the body.
Fiendish walks into a straight right hand from Mitchell.
Fiendish swings for the body but Mitchell moves out of range.
Fiendish drives through with a takedown into Mitchell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mitchell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fiendish looking to pass the guard.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiendish is one step ahead there.
Fiendish tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitchell is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fiendish accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grimly Fiendish overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mitchell working a defensive guard here.
Fiendish tries to stand but Mitchell is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mitchell working for a triangle but Fiendish defends it easily.
Mitchell is trying to control the position but Fiendish postures up.
Fiendish trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mitchell's guard.
Fiendish trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiendish trying to move into half guard but instead Mitchell has managed to sweep!
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but Fiendish is keeping the position.
Mitchell postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Grimly Fiendish wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mitchell connects with an inside leg kick.
Mitchell misses the shot to the body.
Mitchell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiendish drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mitchell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fiendish trying to control the action but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Mitchell is trying is best to control the position here.
Fiendish wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is defending well.
Fiendish throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fiendish is thwarting Mitchell's attempts to control the position.
Fiendish seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mitchell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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 Grimly Fiendish will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mitchell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Fiendish misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiendish. Mitchell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fiendish throws a lazy right hand but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mitchell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fiendish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitchell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mitchell misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiendish takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Billy Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mitchell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fiendish tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Fiendish avoids the body shot from Mitchell.
Fiendish is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mitchell's half guard.
Mitchell wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiendish is working for a submission of some sort.
Fiendish is working for a submission of some sort.
Mitchell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiendish's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiendish's back!
Mitchell wants to control but Fiendish manages to buck him off and is now in Mitchell's guard! Nice work there by Fiendish!
Fiendish wants to stand but Mitchell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mitchell doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiendish is looking to work some ground and pound but Mitchell has wrist control.
Mitchell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Fiendish from controlling successfully.
Fiendish is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiendish trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mitchell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fiendish is now in half guard.
Mitchell wants to improve his position but Fiendish is controlling well.
Fiendish looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Billy Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grimly Fiendish is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Fiendish is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mitchell is trying to maintain the position but Fiendish is very close to passing his half guard.
Fiendish wants to free his trapped foot but Mitchell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mitchell tries to get to full guard but Fiendish has control of the leg.
Mitchell manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitchell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fiendish is aware though and is defending well.
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 Grimly Fiendish.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fiendish, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grimly Fiendish!
Our winner, Grimly Fiendish, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalash Nikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by Step into a world - KRS One. Nikov has chosen Snoop Dogg Feat. Nate Dogg & Xzibit - Bitch Please as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimbo Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kalash Nikov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikov manages to avoid it.
Nikov tries to clinch there but Nelson circles away.
Nikov wants to clinch.
Nikov moves into range and clinches up with Nelson.
Nelson crunches a lovely knee into Nikov's ribcage.
Nelson prevents Nikov from breaking the clinch.
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Nelson scores with a kick to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Nikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikov is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Nikov throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nikov throws a lazy head kick
and Nelson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nikov's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikov.
Nelson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson lands a right hook to the body.
Nikov 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.
Nikov tries to clinch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nikov is looking to clinch.
Nikov throws out a loose jab but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nikov throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Kalash Nikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nelson. That one must have hurt.
Nikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nelson is able to avoid easily.
Nikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson is looking to wear down Nikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikov scores with a spinning back kick!
Nikov drops his hands momentarily and Nelson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nelson throws a lazy body kick
and Nikov counters with a big head kick but Nelson shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikov keeps Nelson at a distance using the push kick.
Nikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nelson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nikov.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nikov slips under a jab from Nelson.
Nikov thumps Nelson with a low kick.
Nikov is looking to clinch.
Nikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nikov throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Nikov tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Nikov tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body kick from Nikov.
Nikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nikov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikov walks into a stiff left hand from Nelson.
Nelson throws a hook to the side of Nikov's head but Nikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nelson thuds his shin into the meat of Nikov's side.
Nikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson connects with the punch.
Nikov tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson lands a nice looking body kick.
Nikov looks winded!
Nikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nelson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nikov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson slips a jab from Nikov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nelson.
Nelson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nelson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Nelson finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Nikov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nikov seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Nikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nikov.
Nikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson throws a hook to the side of Nikov's head but Nikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nikov checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson swinging wildly here.
Nelson scores with a nice right hand.
Nelson looks for the body kick but Nikov saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Nelson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Nikov moved away.
Nikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nelson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nelson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson throws a wild body kick that Nikov sees coming a mile off.
Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nikov.
Nikov moves into the clinch.
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nikov. Nelson shrugs it off though.
Nikov tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nikov darts in and clinches Nelson up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Nelson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Nelson.
Nelson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nelson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Come on Nikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nikov breaks the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nikov.
Nelson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson slips a jab from Nikov.
Kimbo Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nikov throws a head kick that half lands.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nikov.
Nelson throws a push kick but Nikov slaps the foot to one side.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Nikov.
Nikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nelson counters with a series of strikes. Nikov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nikov is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikov moves into the clinch.
Nelson lands with a left to the head.
Nikov looking to stall.
Nikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nikov misses with a knee strike.
Nikov breaks from the clinch.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nelson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kalash Nikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikov.
Nikov rushes Nelson and presses him up against the cage.
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nikov tries to clinch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nikov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nelson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nikov cracks the inside of Nelson's front leg.
Nikov instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nikov breaks from the clinch.
Nelson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nikov is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
A shot to the body from Nelson misses
and Nikov counters with a good, hard body kick but Nelson shrugs it off.
Nelson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice uppercut there from Nikov.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Nikov moved away.
Nelson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nelson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nikov throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nikov checks a low kick from Nelson.
Nikov throws a chopping leg kick but Nelson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice jab there from Nikov.
Nikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson misses with a low kick.
Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
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 Kimbo Nelson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nelson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nelson throws a push kick but Nikov slaps the foot to one side.
Nelson looks to land a body kick but Nikov moved away.
Nikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nikov throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off.
Nikov tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Nikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nikov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nelson throws a leg kick which misses Nikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nikov tries to avoid it.
Nikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nikov scores with a one two! Nelson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nikov tries to clinch up.
Nikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nelson is looking to slow Nikov down with leg kicks.
Nelson checks a low kick from Nikov.
Nikov is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Nikov tries to clinch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nikov checks a leg kick.
Nikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikov misses with a low kick.
Nikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikov tries to clinch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nikov moves into range and clinches up with Nelson.
Nelson can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson managing to block the knees to the body from Nikov.
Nelson is working Nikov over against the cage.
Nikov breaks from the clinch.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Nikov.
Nikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice combination there by Nelson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Nelson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nikov lands the left hand.
Nelson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nelson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikov forces Nelson back against the cage and clinches.
Nikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nelson lands a body shot.
Nelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Nikov.
A leg kick checked by Nikov.
Nikov moves into the clinch.
Nikov manages to break the clinch.
Nikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nikov moves into range and clinches up with Nelson.
Nikov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Nelson won't want to take too many of those.
Nikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nelson.
Nikov lands a right hand.
Nikov breaks from the clinch.
Nelson throws out a leg kick but Nikov moves out of range and Nelson only half commits.
Nelson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nikov scores with a head kick. Nelson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. Nikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kalash Nikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikov tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikov manages to avoid it.
Nikov misses with the body kick
and Nelson counters with a straight right hand.
Nelson sizes up Nikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalash Nikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nelson 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tallak Hrolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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305 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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280 lbs
20 - 10 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tallak Hrolf !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Matrix!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrolf misses with an uppercut
and Matrix counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hrolf is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Matrix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hrolf looks to land a left hand but Matrix moved out of range nicely.
Matrix throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Matrix.
Hrolf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hrolf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hrolf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matrix. Matrix obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooh!!! Matrix has knocked Hrolf down with a huge combo! Matrix steps away and waves a wobbly Hrolf back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Tallak Hrolf has been cut.
John Matrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hrolf 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matrix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hrolf scrambles back to his feet.
Hrolf tries a low kick but Matrix avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matrix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrolf checks a leg kick nicely.
Matrix tries a head kick but it misses.
Matrix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hrolf moves away.
Matrix lands a front kick.
Hrolf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matrix blocks the body kick.
Matrix connects with a right hand. Hrolf shakes it off.
Hrolf throws a hook but Matrix blocks it.
A low kick from Hrolf is predictable there
and Matrix counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hrolf misses with a straight left.
Matrix is looking to land body kicks.
Matrix misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matrix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix tries to close the distance and clinch but Hrolf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matrix tries to clinch but Hrolf moves away
and Hrolf counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Matrix is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hrolf being controlled here momentarily.
Hrolf wants to get up but he can't break Matrix's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hrolf won't allow Matrix to get back to his feet.
Hrolf preventing the sweep.
Matrix keeping moving, preventing Hrolf from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Matrix.
Hrolf shoots in for a takedown but Matrix shows good takedown defense.
Hrolf misses with a head kick.
Hrolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matrix.
A bone on bone clash there as Hrolf blocks the leg kick.
Matrix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hrolf misses with a looping left.
Matrix moves in looking to clinch but Hrolf pushes him off.
Matrix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hrolf tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hrolf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matrix's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix throws a head kick but Hrolf moves out of range.
Matrix moves in looking to clinch but Hrolf pushes him off.
Matrix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matrix throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hrolf .
Matrix clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matrix breaks from the clinch.
Matrix looks to clinch
and Hrolf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hrolf shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hrolf postures up in Matrix's guard and throws a big left but Matrix blocks it.
Hrolf throws an elbow that misses. Matrix uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hrolf 's guard. Nice move by Matrix!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matrix wants to control from the top but Hrolf keeps moving.
Matrix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matrix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tallak Hrolf 's cut.
That's time! Hrolf 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matrix misses with a body shot.
Matrix throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matrix has closed the distance and engaged Hrolf in a clinch.
Hrolf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hrolf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matrixs head.
Matrix has Hrolf pressed against the cage, preventing Hrolf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matrix is pressed up against the cage. Hrolf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matrix down to the mat. Matrix avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matrix throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! Hrolf slams his shin into Matrix's torso.
Hrolf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matrix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matrix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matrix pushes Hrolf away with a front kick.
Matrix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Matrix misses with a body kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Matrix. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix closes the distance and clinches.
Hrolf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matrix fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matrix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matrix misses with a head kick.
Hrolf throws a big shot that misses.
Matrix doesn't manage to clinch there - Hrolf circles away.
Matrix swings for the body but Hrolf moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Matrix.
John Matrix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hrolf gets tackled into the cage by Matrix. Matrix maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hrolf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matrix prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tallak Hrolf . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matrix drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hrolf gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matrix struggles to land a body shot inside as Hrolf controls his hands.
Hrolf 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matrix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matrix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matrix is pressed up against the cage. Hrolf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matrix down to the mat. Matrix avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matrix lands a jab to Hrolf 's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matrix is looking to score with low kicks.
Hrolf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matrix counters with a good low kick that Hrolf was not able to check.
Matrix ducks right into an uppercut from Hrolf .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hrolf .
Matrix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hrolf throws a right hand that Matrix ducks under and follows up with a left that Matrix also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Hrolf , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hrolf swats away the attempt to clinch by Matrix.
Matrix fails with an attempt to clinch.
John Matrix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hrolf throws a good cross that connects.
Matrix thows a body kick. Hrolf tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matrix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hrolf .
Matrix lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hrolf shoots in for a double leg but Matrix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tallak Hrolf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matrix.
Matrix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matrix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matrix connects with a solid leg kick.
Hrolf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matrix.
Matrix blocks a head kick by Hrolf .
Matrix bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hrolf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matrix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Matrix finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matrix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tallak Hrolf 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Matrix moves into the clinch.
Matrix breaks from the clinch.
Matrix misses with a low kick.
Matrix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hrolf blocks a head kick by Matrix.
Matrix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matrix scores with a body shot.
Matrix works the jab nicely.
Hrolf takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hrolf swats away the attempt to clinch by Matrix.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matrix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrolf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matrix closes the distance and clinches.
Hrolf blocks a body shot from Matrix.
Matrix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matrix breaks the clinch.
Matrix tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hrolf is able to avoid easily.
Hrolf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hrolf misses with an uppercut
and Matrix counters with a leg kick.
Matrix cracks Hrolf with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hrolf looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Matrix finish him?
Hrolf is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matrix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Hrolf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the body from Matrix misses
and Hrolf counters with a single leg into guard. Matrix didn't expect that.
Matrix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hrolf is one step ahead there.
Hrolf seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matrix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hrolf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hrolf throws an elbow that misses. Matrix uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hrolf 's guard. Nice move by Matrix!
Matrix trying to control but Hrolf is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matrix postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Matrix hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Matrix blocks a jab.
Matrix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matrix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hrolf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matrix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hrolf scores with a hook.
Hrolf keeps the fight on the outside.
Hrolf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matrix lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix throws the kick towards the body but Hrolf avoids it.
Hrolf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hrolf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matrix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hrolf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tallak Hrolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hrolf avoids the head kick by Matrix.
Jab, jab by Hrolf - just one landing.
A big right from Hrolf misses.
Matrix misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hrolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matrix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hrolf .
Matrix tries to clinch but Hrolf moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Matrix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matrix winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Matrix!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Lansing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muuli Potku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lansing comes to the cage accompanied by Heavy Metal Kings. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Lansing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Muuli Potku!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lansing looks to score with a jab to the body but Potku is just out of range.
Lansing throws a lazy right hand but Potku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lansing fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Potku misses.
Lansing needs to keep his hands up - Potku had a free shot at his head there.
Lansing dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Potku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lansing.
Potku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lansing throws a right and a left that both miss.
Potku throws the left hand but Lansing avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Lansing.
Lansing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potku manages to avoid it.
Lansing gets tackled into the cage by Potku. Potku maintains the clinch.
Potku lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lansing's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Potku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lansing misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lansing tries a body shot but Potku blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lansing's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lansing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Potku.
Potku lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Potku.
Potku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Potku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lansing backwards.
Lansing lands a left hand.
Potku comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from Potku fails to land.
Lansing blocks an elbow strike.
Potku tries to land knees in the clinch but Lansing avoids the damage to the body.
Lansing ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lansing no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lansing wants to sweep here but Potku controlling him for the moment.
Lansing is trying to keep Potku in close.
Lansing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Potku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lansing can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Potku controls the pace.
Potku avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Potku must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lansing trying to keep a closed guard but Potku is proving a slippery customer.
Lansing has his hands on Potku's head, controlling the position.
Potku showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potku avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lansing is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Potku trying to control but Lansing is working from the bottom.
Potku controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Muuli Potku was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Potku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Potku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lansing chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Potku can pounce on him.
Lansing connects with a solid leg kick.
Potku stuffs the takedown.
Potku throws a big shot that misses.
Potku misses with a kick to the body.
Lansing fakes the leg kick and cracks Potku in the body.
Lansing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Lansing.
Lansing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lansing moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lansing throws a hook to the side of Potku's head but Potku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potku slips a straight right by Lansing.
Lansing scores with a jab to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lansing works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lansing connects with a crisp jab.
Potku instigates a clinch.
Potku tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lansing tries to work over Potku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Alexander Lansing will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lansing's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Potku lands with a nice body kick.
Potku wants to slow Lansing down by chopping away at his legs.
Lansing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potku manages to avoid it.
Lansing misses the jab.
Potku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alexander Lansing is winning the standup battle so far.
Lansing scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A leg kick checked by Lansing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lansing throws a leg kick
and Potku counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Potku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Potku throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Potku.
Potku looks to land a left hand but Lansing moved out of range nicely.
Lansing chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Potku can pounce on him.
Potku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lansing.
Lansing lands a jab to Potku's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lansing moves away.
Lansing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansing swinging wildly here.
Potku tries to clinch up.
Potku just misses with a punch to the body.
Lansing scores with a jab to the body.
Potku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Potku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Potku throws the left hand but Lansing avoids the punch easily.
Potku blocks a jab.
Lansing moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Lansing misses.
Lansing bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Potku tests Lansing's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Potku has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lansing misses with a punch to the body.
Potku is trying to push Lansing away but Lansing has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lansing lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Potku backwards.
Potku tries a body shot but Lansing blocks it.
Potku breaks from the clinch.
Potku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potku misses the jab.
Lansing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potku manages to avoid it.
Lansing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potku was well out of range. Poor timing from Lansing.
Lansing throws a lazy uppercut
and Potku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lansing thinking.
Lansing misses with a body shot.
Lansing throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lansing tries a low kick but Potku avoids it.
Lansing moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Potku gets caught flat footed, as Lansing shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lansing makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lansing makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lansing is trying to maintain the position but Potku is very close to passing his half guard.
Potku prevents Lansing from improving his position.
Lansing wants to control but Potku is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Potku in particular looking to stall.
Lansing is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lansing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potku moves away.
Potku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lansing has time to react.
Potku throws a chopping leg kick but Lansing manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lansing misses with an uppercut. Potku saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Potku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Potku.
Potku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Potku scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lansing in his tracks.
Potku connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lansing lands a glancing blow to the side of Potku's head.
Lansing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potku jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lansing throws a leg kick but Potku checks it.
Potku takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lansing misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lansing 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Muuli Potku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Lansing's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lansing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potku throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lansing 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.
Lansing takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Potku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lansing has time to react.
A nice inside leg kick there by Potku. That's going to slow Lansing down.
Potku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crunch! Potku slams his shin into Lansing's torso.
Potku throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lansing counters with a two punch combo.
Lansing misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Lansing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potku looks to land a body kick but Lansing moved away.
Potku misses with a body shot.
Potku moves out of range as Lansing throws a body kick.
Potku staying out of range there.
Lansing fails with the takedown.
Lansing checks a low kick from Potku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku lands a nice looking body shot.
Potku throws out a loose jab but Lansing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lansing ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lansing throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Potku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lansing misses with a series of wild punches.
Potku throws a hook but Lansing blocks it.
Lansing wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Potku misses with a body kick.
Lansing tests Potku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Potku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Potku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lansing looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lansing throws a right and a left that Potku avoids nicely.
Lansing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potku tries a head kick but it misses.
Potku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Potku is looking to clinch but Lansing is avoiding it.
Potku thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Potku.
Potku ducks under a wild hook from Lansing.
Potku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lansing stalks Potku and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Potku's face. Potku staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Potku throws a right hand that Lansing ducks under and follows up with a left that Lansing also avoids with ease.
Potku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Potku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Potku ducks right into an uppercut from Lansing.
Potku takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Potku jabs Lansing to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circling - Lansing throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lansing misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potku lands a slapping body shot.
Lansing lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Potku moves into the clinch.
Potku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lansing avoids it.
Lansing dodges an elbow strike from Potku.
Lansing pulls guard successfully.
Lansing looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lansing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lansing escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Potku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lansing can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Potku controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lansing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Potku manages to get himself to full guard.
Lansing trying to control the position from guard on top but Potku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lansing sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lansing looking to sit in guard and control but Potku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Muuli Potku.
I think Potku 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuli Potku!
Muuli Potku seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cajun Xander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj Crabby Jef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crabby Jef has chosen Madd Skillz as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
196 lbs
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198 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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
25 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Cajun Xander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dj Crabby Jef!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crabby Jef connects with a jab.
Xander just misses with a punch to the body.
Xander throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Xander.
Crabby Jef blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Xander.
Xander moves out of range of the strikes.
Crabby Jef jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xander connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crabby Jef momentarily.
Xander tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dj Crabby Jef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crabby Jef lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xander throws a lazy uppercut
and Xander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crabby Jef misses with a hook. Xander ducked under it nicely.
Xander has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xander.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xander.
Xander is pressed up against the cage. Crabby Jef has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Xander down to the mat. Xander avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Xander dodges the punch combination from Crabby Jef.
Xander tries to close the distance and clinch but Crabby Jef swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xander gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crabby Jef tries to free his leg and advance position but Xander is retaining full guard.
Xander wants to sweep here but Crabby Jef controlling him for the moment.
Crabby Jef throws a strike but Xander rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Xander stays in close to Crabby Jef's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crabby Jef keeping moving, preventing Xander from controlling successfully.
Xander wants to stand and escape but instead Crabby Jef has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Crabby Jef looking to sit in guard and control but Xander gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crabby Jef is trying to control the position but Xander postures up.
Crabby Jef is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Xander has his hands clasped together but Crabby Jef extends an breaks Xander's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Crabby Jef.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dj Crabby Jef!
After winning the bout, Dj Crabby Jef thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paco Da Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Bautin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Man comes to the cage accompanied by Tenacious D - Beelzeboss. Bautin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lobotomy by The Ramones. This should be fireworks!
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262 lbs
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31
290 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paco Da Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergei Bautin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Man thows a body shot but no joy.
Da Man scores with a hook.
It looks like Sergei Bautin has been cut.
Da Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bautin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Da Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bautin.
Bautin throws a body kick that misses.
Bautin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Paco Da Man has been cut.
Bautin throws a body punch but Da Man moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Man misses with a looping left.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bautin.
Da Man misses with a double jab.
Bautin throws an off balance right hand
and Da Man counters with a straight right hand.
Da Man looks to land a body kick but Bautin moved away.
Bautin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Man.
Da Man slips a jab and a cross from Bautin.
Bautin throws a hook but Da Man avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautin swings for the body but Da Man moves out of range.
Da Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Da Man. Beautiful body shot.
Da Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bautin.
Da Man thuds his right hand into Bautin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Decent striking displayed by Da Man there.
Good leg kick by Da Man there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Bautin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Da Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bautin looks winded!
Da Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Da Man fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Man misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bautin missing with a left hand there. Da Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Da Man.
Da Man closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bautin quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Da Man missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bautin tries to roll over but Da Man keeps him under control.
Bautin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Man lands with a punch from half guard.
Bautin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Man is trying to control. Bautin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Da Man misses with a head shot. Bautin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Da Man trying to control but Bautin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Man controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bautin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Man doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Man manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Da Man is stalling in the full guard.
Da Man wants to control from the top but Bautin keeps moving.
Da Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Bautin has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paco Da Man wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bautin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Man is looking to score with low kicks.
Da Man connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bautin momentarily.
Da Man drops Bautin with a left right combo! Da Man follows him down to the ground into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Man lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bautin down.
Da Man connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bautin some visible discomfort.
Da Man trying to control the action but Bautin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Da Man sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bautin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Da Man in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Da Man is chipping away with strikes.
Da Man in side control, throwing shots but Bautin defends.
Da Man connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bautin some visible discomfort.
Bautin is rocked!
Da Man scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paco Da Man dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Da Man measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Bautin! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Paco Da Man!
Paco Da Man thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Braden Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eriku Landstrimma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turk comes to the cage accompanied by Status Quo - Deeper and Down. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Eriku Landstrimma was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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28
147 lbs
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31
143 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Braden Turk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eriku Landstrimma!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landstrimma throws a lazy body kick
and Turk counters with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Landstrimma.
Turk misses with a leg kick
and Landstrimma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Landstrimma missing with a left hand there. Turk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turk blocks a head kick by Landstrimma.
Landstrimma digs a good hook to Turk's body.
Landstrimma slips under a jab from Turk.
Turk wants to clinch up but Landstrimma keeps it at a distance.
Landstrimma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turk. That's going to slow Landstrimma down.
Turk thows a body shot but no joy.
Landstrimma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Landstrimma's sensitive parts.
Turk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landstrimma.
Landstrimma takes a swing at Turk's ribcage but misses.
Landstrimma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landstrimma is looking to score with low kicks.
Landstrimma lands with a cross.
Landstrimma throws a low kick but Turk moves out of range easily.
Landstrimma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turk sprawls well. Turk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Landstrimma gets slowly back to his feet.
Turk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turk cracks Landstrimma with an open hand slap.
Turk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Landstrimma moves away.
Turk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Landstrimma quickly recovers to half guard.
Turk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turk trying to pass the guard but Landstrimma defending well.
Landstrimma manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landstrimma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Landstrimma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Landstrimma managing to control the position.
Landstrimma is trying to control the position but Turk postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk trying to control but Landstrimma is working from the bottom.
Turk throws an elbow that misses. Landstrimma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turk's guard. Nice move by Landstrimma!
Turk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Landstrimma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Landstrimma throwing strikes but missing.
Landstrimma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turk is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landstrimma is looking to pass into half guard but Turk pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Turk is in guard.
Landstrimma can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turk controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Landstrimma is on top in guard.
Turk working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Landstrimma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turk is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eriku Landstrimma will probably get the nod.
That's time! Turk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Landstrimma lands a front kick.
Landstrimma tries a head kick but it misses.
Turk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Landstrimma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turk throws a leg kick
and Landstrimma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turk. Landstrimma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turk tries to clinch up.
Turk doesn't manage to clinch there - Landstrimma circles away.
Landstrimma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Landstrimma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turk somewhat.
Turk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landstrimma manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk misses with a wild body shot.
Turk connects with a body shot.
Turk swings for the body but Landstrimma moves out of range.
Good work by Landstrimma as he checks the leg kick.
Turk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Turk is rocked!
Some bone on bone action there as Landstrimma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oh Turk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circle, before Landstrimma throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Turk's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Landstrimma lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Eriku Landstrimma!
Our winner, Eriku Landstrimma, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randolph Turpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severi Turpaansaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turpaansaaja is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bulls On Parade. Severi Turpaansaaja 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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27
165 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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30
154 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randolph Turpin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Severi Turpaansaaja!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpaansaaja throws a body punch but Turpin moves out of range.
Turpaansaaja takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turpaansaaja throws a leg kick
and Turpin counters with a head kick. That will keep Turpaansaaja thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Turpin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turpaansaaja gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turpaansaaja doesn't manage to clinch there - Turpin circles away.
Turpaansaaja takes a swing at Turpin's ribcage but misses.
Turpin scores with a jab to the head.
Turpin tries a head kick but it misses.
Turpin jabs Turpaansaaja right on the nose. Turpaansaaja blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turpin misses the shot to the body.
Turpaansaaja feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turpins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turpaansaaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turpin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turpin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turpaansaaja lands with a good body shot.
Turpaansaaja swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turpaansaaja gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turpaansaaja shoots for a takedown but Turpin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turpaansaaja.
Turpin misses with a wild body shot.
Turpaansaaja throws a leg kick which misses Turpin's front leg but catches the back leg as Turpin tries to avoid it.
Turpaansaaja lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turpaansaaja scoring well with a low kick there.
Turpaansaaja uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turpin has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turpin, right into the meat.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body shot.
Turpaansaaja shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Turpaansaaja slows the pace down in half guard.
Turpaansaaja stalling away here and it's allowed Turpin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Turpin keeping moving, preventing Turpaansaaja from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turpaansaaja is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpin is looking to sweep but instead, Turpaansaaja has passed into half guard.
Turpin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turpin tries to get out of the position.
Turpaansaaja slips a nice elbow through Turpin's hands, connecting with Turpin's forehead.
Turpin wants to control but Turpaansaaja is keeping busy.
Turpaansaaja perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Turpin tries to kick Turpaansaaja off but Turpaansaaja keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Turpaansaaja with the ground and pound but Turpin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Turpaansaaja showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja trying to control but Turpin is working from the bottom.
Turpin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turpaansaaja showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turpin is trying to keep Turpaansaaja in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Turpin ducks right into an uppercut from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turpin but Turpin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severi Turpaansaaja dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Turpaansaaja fails to land the takedown.
Turpin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turpaansaaja is out of range and Turpin settles back down.
Randolph Turpin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turpin defending well as Turpaansaaja loads up on a big left hand.
Turpaansaaja throws a body punch but Turpin moves out of range.
Turpaansaaja throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Turpin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Turpaansaaja is in Turpin's guard.
Turpaansaaja works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Turpin wants to improve his position but Turpaansaaja is controlling well.
Turpaansaaja looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turpaansaaja is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Turpaansaaja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turpaansaaja working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Turpin's thigh. Turpin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Turpin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turpin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turpaansaaja on the ground.
Turpaansaaja won't allow Turpin to get back to his feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Turpin holds on and takes a little breather.
Turpin looking for a sweep. Not yet Turpin, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Turpin trying to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Turpaansaaja throws a lazy right hand but Turpin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turpaansaaja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turpaansaaja connects with a body shot.
Turpaansaaja has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turpaansaaja has a couple of punches blocked by Turpin.
Turpaansaaja lands with a right to the head.
Turpaansaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turpaansaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Turpin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turpin is trying to push Turpaansaaja away but Turpaansaaja has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Turpaansaaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turpaansaaja gets through Turpin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja pushes Turpin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpin.
Turpin manages to break the clinch.
Turpin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turpaansaaja counters with a stiff right hand.
Severi Turpaansaaja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turpin throws a head kick that misses.
Turpaansaaja throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turpin counters with an inside leg kick.
Turpin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turpin connects with a leg kick. Turpaansaaja looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turpaansaaja throws a body punch but Turpin moves out of range.
Turpin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turpin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turpin cracks a nice hook into Turpaansaaja's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Turpaansaaja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turpaansaaja manages to avoid it.
Turpin keeps the fight on the outside.
Turpin thows a leg kick but Turpaansaaja checks it
and Turpaansaaja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turpin misses with a hook. Turpaansaaja ducked under it nicely.
Turpaansaaja moves out of range as Turpin throws a body kick.
Turpin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Turpaansaaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turpin moves away.
Turpin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turpin stuns Turpaansaaja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turpaansaaja throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Turpin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turpaansaaja staying out of range there.
Turpin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turpaansaaja to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severi Turpaansaaja 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!
Turpaansaaja moves away from the strike by Turpin.
Turpin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turpaansaaja manages to avoid it.
Turpin lands with a hook. Turpaansaaja tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turpin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turpin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turpin throws out a loose jab but Turpaansaaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turpin scores with a body shot.
Turpaansaaja scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turpin throws a lazy head kick
and Turpaansaaja counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Turpaansaaja postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turpaansaaja with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Turpin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Turpin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turpaansaaja avoids the head kick by Turpin.
Turpaansaaja's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turpin under the eye.
Turpin is rocked!
Turpaansaaja moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Turpin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turpin throws a leg kick
and Turpaansaaja counters with a body kick that stops Turpin in his tracks momentarily.
Turpin seems to have got his legs back now.
Turpaansaaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Turpin.
Turpin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab from Turpaansaaja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin is looking to land body kicks.
Turpaansaaja checks a leg kick.
Turpaansaaja takes a swing at Turpin's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turpin misses with a hook.
Randolph Turpin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turpaansaaja has a takedown stuffed.
Turpaansaaja tries to bum rush Turpin with a series of wild strikes but Turpin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turpaansaaja throws a big shot that misses.
Turpaansaaja missing with a left hand there. Turpin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turpin connects with a right hand. Turpaansaaja shakes it off.
Turpin lands a right hook to the body.
Turpaansaaja connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpin misses with a low kick.
Turpin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crunch! Turpin slams his shin into Turpaansaaja's torso.
Turpaansaaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turpin manages to avoid it.
Turpin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turpin misses with a body shot.
Turpin throws a good cross that connects.
Turpin throws a head kick but Turpaansaaja moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turpin.
Turpin throws a leg kick which misses Turpaansaaja's front leg but catches the back leg as Turpaansaaja tries to avoid it.
Turpin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turpaansaaja manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turpin.
Turpaansaaja doesn't manage to clinch there - Turpin circles away.
Turpaansaaja tries to clinch but Turpin is having none of it.
Turpaansaaja scores with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Turpin is predictable there
and Turpaansaaja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turpaansaaja checks a low kick from Turpin.
Turpin loads up on a big right hand but Turpaansaaja slips the punch.
Turpaansaaja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turpaansaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turpin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turpaansaaja takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turpaansaaja blocks a leg kick.
Turpin misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Severi Turpaansaaja just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Turpin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A jab from Turpin does it's job there.
Turpaansaaja connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turpaansaaja fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Turpaansaaja ducks under a wild hook from Turpin.
Turpaansaaja is looking to land body kicks.
Turpin looks to throw a body kick
and Turpaansaaja counters with a low kick, right behind Turpin 's knee.
Turpaansaaja cracks the inside of Turpin's front leg.
Turpaansaaja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turpaansaaja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turpin swats away the attempt to clinch by Turpaansaaja.
Turpin misses with a low kick as Turpaansaaja jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja checks a low kick from Turpin.
Turpin throws a lazy body kick
and Turpaansaaja counters with a stiff right hand.
Turpin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turpaansaaja.
Turpin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turpaansaaja comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turpin lands a slapping body shot.
Turpin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turpaansaaja connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turpin scrambles back to his feet.
Turpaansaaja scores with a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Turpaansaaja.
Turpin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turpin's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turpin connects with an inside leg kick.
Turpin misses with a looping right.
Turpin lands with a kick to the temple. Turpaansaaja shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Turpin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turpin misses with a straight right.
Turpin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turpaansaaja throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Turpin to counter with a crisp jab.
Turpin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turpaansaaja moves away.
Turpaansaaja misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turpaansaaja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turpin.
Turpaansaaja lands a big head kick that sends Turpin to the canvas! Turpaansaaja follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Severi Turpaansaaja!
Severi Turpaansaaja is the new lightweight champion!
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