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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Ak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei Ak could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcus Evans's chin.
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Ak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Evans!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ak wants to clinch
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ak fails to land the takedown.
Ak misses with an uppercut.
Ak throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ak shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab by Evans.
Evans takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Evans fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ak on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ak misses with a low kick.
Ak tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evans takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ak shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Ak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ak dives in and scores a takedown into Evans's guard.
Evans manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ak tries to reverse the position but Evans maintains control.
Evans landing strikes from the mount and Ak is in trouble!
Evans breaks from Ak's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ak is trying to escape the mount.
Evans putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ak is wriggling around trying to escape.
Evans scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ak is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a heavy elbow.
Evans content just to control the position here.
Ak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Evans punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ak regains half guard.
Ak is looking for a sweep. Evans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ak is trying to control but can't.
Ak is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Evans prevents Ak from improving his position.
Ak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evans is working away from the top position though.
Evans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Evans is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ak taking some punishment here, with Evans in his half guard.
Ak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Ground and pound from Evans.
Ak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ak manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Ak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ak lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Evans!
Evans bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Ak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Evans will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ak ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Ak throws a hook but Evans avoids it easily.
Ak throws a front kick that sends Evans stumbling back into the cage.
Ak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ak is defended easily by Evans.
Ak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Evans connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ak scrambles back to his feet.
Ak drives through with a takedown into Evans's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ak is controlling him.
Ak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evans is trying to keep Ak in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans has his hands on Ak's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marcus Evans.
Ak throws a wild body kick that Evans sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Ak misses the jab.
Ak looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ak misses with a head shot. Evans uses the momentum to regain guard.
Evans wants to sweep here but Ak controlling him for the moment.
Ak is looking to advance position but Evans has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to control but Ak is having none of it.
Evans pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ak gets back to half guard.
Evans is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ak has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ak manages to get to full guard.
Evans scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ak manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ak throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Evans because Ak loaded up on that one.
Evans is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ak misses with a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ak scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Evans tries to hold on but Ak pushes him away.
Marcus Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ak unloads with some shots from mount but Evans bucks and avoids them well.
Ak throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Evans is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Ak dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ak tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Evans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ak tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Evans lands a right hook to the body.
Sergei Ak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ak tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Evans moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but Ak is just out of range.
No joy there for Ak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Evans is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ak takes one to the side of the head.
Ak throws a nice looking combination but Evans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Sergei Ak has been cut.
Ak lands with a nice body kick.
Ak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Evans's calf.
Ak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ak thuds a left hand into Evans's body.
Evans defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ak.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Evans jabs Ak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Ak swings widly with a right hand
and Evans counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Evans connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ak scrambles back to his feet.
Ak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evans's waist but Evans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ak off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Ak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans lands a body shot.
Ak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Evans scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Evans lands with a hook. Ak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Evans throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Evans throws a series of punches but Ak moves out of range.
Ak tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ak tries to work over Evans's front leg with a kick but Evans checks it.
Ak misses with a kick to the body.
Ak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ak with a lazy takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Evans misses with a low kick as Ak jumps back.
Marcus Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a jab.
Evans lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Ak misses the target.
Evans connects with a looping right hand.
Evans 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.
Marcus Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ak scores with a leg kick.
Ak shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
Ak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ak needs to keep his hands up - Evans had a free shot at his head there.
Ak checks a low kick from Evans.
Evans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Evans thuds his right hand into Ak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good shot there by Evans.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ak checks a leg kick.
Ak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ak throws the kick towards the body but Evans avoids it.
Evans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ak. Ak obviously looking to wear him down.
Evans lands a jab to the head.
Ak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A shot to the liver by Evans. Beautiful body shot.
Ak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ak drives through and clinches with Evans against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans is struggling to control the position.
Evans presses Ak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Evans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ak backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Evans has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Evans!
Our winner, Marcus Evans, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thad Backer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Backer has chosen Hell Yeah as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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26
279 lbs
13 - 7 - 1 |
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260 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Enzo Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thad Backer!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soprano takes a swing at Backer's ribcage but misses.
Soprano tries to score with a low kick but Backer moves his leg out of the way.
Soprano's corner calls for a 1-2. Soprano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Soprano throws the left hand but Backer avoids the punch easily.
Backer throws a sloppy head kick
and Soprano counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soprano prevents Backer from standing back up.
Soprano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Backer pushes Soprano off looking to stand but Soprano dives back in and keeps control.
Soprano stalling.
Soprano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Soprano is looking to take a break and control but Backer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Backer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Soprano wants to pass to mount but Backer is defending the position.
Backer is refusing to be controlled, as Soprano sits in half guard.
Backer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soprano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backer is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soprano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Soprano is working for a submission of some sort.
Soprano lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Soprano working the head and body with strikes.
Soprano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soprano cracks Backer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Backer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backer really wants to buck Soprano off and get back to his feet.
Backer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Backer is rocked!
Soprano lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Backer! Soprano sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Backer and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Enzo Soprano!
During a confident post fight interview, Enzo Soprano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Pearsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Hefner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hefner has chosen Puff The Magic Dragon as his entrance music. Hugh Hefner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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159 lbs
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153 lbs
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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
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mitchell Pearsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugh Hefner!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearsen gets a clinch.
Pearsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hefner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pearsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Hefner moves into the clinch.
A short left from Hefner.
Pearsen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hefner blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pearsen.
Pearsen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hefner throws a head punch that misses.
Hefner tries to stall but Pearsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hefner lands an elbow just above Pearsen 's eye.
Hefner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pearsen is defending well.
Hefner tries a body shot but Pearsen blocks it.
Pearsen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pearsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hefner backwards.
Hefner tightens his grip and picks Pearsen up, before dumping him to the ground. Pearsen manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pearsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hefner throws a strike but Pearsen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hefner has a closed guard, preventing Pearsen from standing up.
Pearsen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pearsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hefner moves away.
Hefner throws a series of punches but Pearsen avoids them all with ease.
Pearsen keeps the fight on the outside.
Hefner shoots in and drives through. Pearsen sprawls well.
Mitchell Pearsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Hefner.
Hefner shoots in but no luck this time.
Pearsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pearsen has closed the distance and engaged Hefner in a clinch.
Pearsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Hefner gets an underhook and turns Pearsen into the cage.
Pearsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hefners head.
Hefner wants a takedown but no success here.
A left hand lands to the body for Pearsen.
Pearsen throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Pearsen fails to land.
Pearsen avoiding damage as Hefner throws knees to the body.
Hefner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pearsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pearsen is pressed up against the cage. Hefner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pearsen down to the mat. Pearsen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pearsen stuffs the takedown.
Pearsen forces Hefner back against the cage and clinches.
Pearsen blocks an elbow strike from Hefner.
Pearsen has a couple of punches blocked by Hefner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hefner tries to work over Pearsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pearsen lands a knee to the head.
Pearsen avoiding damage as Hefner throws knees to the body.
Pearsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pearsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hefner tries to throw a body punch but Pearsen avoids it by throwing Hefner back against the cage.
Pearsen misses with a body punch.
Pearsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pearsen manages to break the clinch.
Hefner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hefner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pearsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Mitchell Pearsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hefner tries to clinch but Pearsen moves away
and Pearsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hefner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pearsen.
Pearsen clinches up with Hefner and pushes him back against the cage.
Pearsen managing to block the knees to the body from Hefner.
Pearsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hefner wants to break free but Pearsen has control.
Pearsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hefner backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearsen scores with a shot to the side of Hefner's head.
Pearsen misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pearsen stalling the fight.
Hefner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pearsen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pearsen lands with a good body shot.
Hefner closes the distance and clinches up with Pearsen, looking for a takedown. Hefner pushes Pearsen against the cage but Pearsen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pearsen has closed the distance and engaged Hefner in a clinch.
Pearsen connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pearsen managing to block the knees to the body from Hefner.
A head punch on the inside from Pearsen fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hefner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pearsen's brow.
Hefner missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Pearsen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pearsen stuffs the takedown.
Pearsen moves into range and clinches up with Hefner.
Hefner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hefner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hefner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pearsen.
Pearsen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hefner tries to pull guard but Pearsen won't allow it.
Mitchell Pearsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Hefner.
Pearsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Hefner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pearsen lands a jab to Hefner's midsection.
Hefner tries to clinch there but Pearsen circles away.
Pearsen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hefner misses with the combination.
Pearsen closes the distance and pushes Hefner back into the cage.
Pearsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hefner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hefner lands an elbow inside that Pearsen shrugs off.
Pearsen manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearsen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pearsen lands a head shot.
Hefner closes the distance and clinches up with Pearsen, looking for a takedown. Hefner pushes Pearsen against the cage but Pearsen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pearsen connects with a body shot that sends Hefner's belly button to the back.
Hugh Hefner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pearsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pearsen clinches.
Pearsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pearsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hefner or not.
Hefner tries to circle away but Pearsen has him pinned against the cage.
Pearsen stalling in the clinch but Hefner improves position.
Hefner tries a knee to the head but Pearsen blocks it.
Pearsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pearsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Hefner avoids the damage to the body.
Hefner lands an elbow just above Pearsen 's eye.
Hefner is trying to drag Pearsen to the mat but Pearsen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pearsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hefner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pearsen.
Pearsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hefner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pearsen blocks it with crossed arms.
Hefner lands an elbow inside.
Pearsen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hefner's face.
Pearsen stalls.
Hefner breaks from the clinch.
Hefner tries a head kick but it misses.
Hefner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hefner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hefner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pearsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pearsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Hefner is breathing heavily.
Hefner misses with a low kick as Pearsen jumps back.
Pearsen tests Hefner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen connects with a body shot that sends Hefner's belly button to the back.
Hefner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hefner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Pearsen. No joy for Hefner on that attempt.
Hefner shoots and misses
enabling Pearsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Mitchell Pearsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Hefner gets tackled into the cage by Pearsen. Pearsen maintains the clinch.
Pearsen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hefner's face.
Hefner wants a takedown but no success here.
Pearsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Pearsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hefner closes the distance but Pearsen moves to the side
and Pearsen counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Pearsen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hefner doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pearsen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearsen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hefner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pearsen, as that shot connected.
Hefner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hefner tries to clinch but Pearsen is having none of it.
Pearsen rushes Hefner and presses him up against the cage.
Pearsen lands with a left to the head.
Pearsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hefner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearsen jabs Hefner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pearsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hefner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pearsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hefner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pearsen!
You can see the frustration on Pearsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pearsen is looking to regain half guard here but Hefner keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Pearsen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pearsen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hefner's head.
Pearsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pearsen connects with a crisp jab.
Pearsen looks to land a combination. Hefner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hefner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pearsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hefner somewhat.
Hefner shoots in for a takedown but Pearsen shows good takedown defense.
Hefner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hefner shoots in but no luck this time.
Mitchell Pearsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Hefner.
Hefner wants to clinch up but Pearsen keeps it at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pearsen.
Hefner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pearsen clinches with his opponent.
Pearsen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pearsen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hefner.
Pearsen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hefner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pearsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hefner backwards.
Hefner misses with an elbow strike.
Pearsen tries to stall but Hefner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mitchell Pearsen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hefner keeps control of Pearsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hefner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pearsen avoids it.
Pearsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hefner.
Pearsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hefner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hefner lands an elbow just above Pearsen 's eye.
Pearsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pearsen breaks the clinch.
Pearsen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pearsen drives through and clinches with Hefner against the cage.
Pearsen tries to land a knee to the head but Hefner blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen missing with knees to the body.
Hefner throws an elbow but it misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearsen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mitchell Pearsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hefner shoots for a double leg takedown but Pearsen sprawls well. He's pushed Hefner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hefner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pearsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hefner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hefner tries to clinch up.
Pearsen scores with a body shot.
Hefner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hefner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pearsen cracks Hefner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pearsen closes the distance and pushes Hefner back into the cage.
Hefner lands a right hand.
Hefner blocks a body shot from Pearsen.
Pearsen scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hefner misses with a body punch.
Pearsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pearsen lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Pearsen.
Pearsen is leaning against Hefner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Pearsen.
Pearsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearsen lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pearsen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hefner blocks it with crossed arms.
Pearsen controlling the action here for a moment.
Pearsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hugh Hefner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hefner shoots in but Pearsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hefner takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hefner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pearsen's brow.
Pearsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hefner tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hefner moves forwards but Pearsen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pearsen cracks Hefner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pearsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hefner counters with a one-two to the body.
Hefner shoots in but Pearsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pearsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hefner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pearsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hefner misses with an elbow strike.
Pearsen pushes Hefner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitchell Pearsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hefner tries to pull guard but Pearsen holds him up against the cage and eventually Hefner drops back down to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Pearsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pearsen, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Pearsen!
Mitchell Pearsen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Malvin Maldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Chamakh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maldi comes to the cage accompanied by Loituma TECHNO!. Chamakh has chosen Robyn - Indestructible as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent MT
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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
33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Malvin Maldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karim Chamakh!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldi swings for the body but Chamakh moves out of range.
Maldi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maldi loads up on a big right hand but Chamakh slips the punch.
Maldi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chamakh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldi.
Maldi thows a body shot but no joy.
Maldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Malvin Maldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldi misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Maldi misses.
Maldi loads up on a big right hand but Chamakh slips the punch.
Maldi cracks Chamakh with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldi lands a jab.
Maldi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chamakh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Maldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maldi scores with a nice strike.
Maldi misses with a kick to the body.
Chamakh walks into a left hand.
Maldi swings for the body but Chamakh moves out of range.
Maldi fails to land the takedown.
Maldi misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maldi.
Maldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chamakh checks it well.
Maldi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chamakh's head backwards.
Chamakh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldi.
Chamakh moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldi misses with a hook.
Maldi throws a looping overhand right but Chamakh ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldi. Chamakh does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maldi.
Chamakh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldi.
Maldi throws the kick towards the body but Chamakh avoids it.
Maldi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maldi throws out a loose jab but Chamakh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chamakh moves away from the strike by Maldi.
A swing and a miss from Maldi.
Maldi cracks Chamakh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maldi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maldi throws a leg kick but Chamakh sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh slips under a jab from Maldi.
Maldi works Chamakh's body with a nice hook.
Maldi misses the jab.
Maldi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chamakh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Maldi.
Maldi misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldi throws a looping overhand right but Chamakh ducks down to avoid it.
Maldi throws a body kick that misses.
Maldi throws an overhand right that lands on Chamakh's shoulder, as Chamakh tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malvin Maldi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maldi misses with a kick to the body.
Maldi lands a nice looking body kick.
Maldi fails to land with a series of punches.
Chamakh avoids the head kick by Maldi.
Maldi tries to land a body kick
and Chamakh moves into the clinch.
Chamakh breaks from the clinch.
Maldi throws a series of punches but Chamakh avoids them all with ease.
Chamakh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldi.
Maldi throws a shot from downtown. Chamakh moves away and avoids it.
Maldi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chamakh staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldi throws an overhand right that lands on Chamakh's shoulder, as Chamakh tries to avoid the shot.
Maldi loads up on a big right hand but Chamakh slips the punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chamakh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maldi - the referee stops the clock and Chamakh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maldi. Chamakh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chamakh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Maldi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chamakh swivels and escapes.
Maldi misses the jab.
Maldi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chamakh doesn't seem bothered though.
Chamakh stuffs the takedown attempt from Maldi. Maldi gets slowly back to his feet.
Chamakh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chamakh.
Maldi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maldi throws a head kick but Chamakh moves out of range.
Maldi misses with a wild body shot.
Maldi scores with a hook.
Maldi tries a head kick but it misses.
Malvin Maldi is winning the standup battle so far.
Maldi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chamakh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chamakh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maldi working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Maldi fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chamakh breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldi misses with a looping left.
Chamakh walks into a straight right hand from Maldi.
Chamakh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Maldi misses
and Chamakh counters by clinching up.
Chamakh blocking some punches.
Chamakh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldi has a couple of punches blocked by Chamakh.
Maldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Maldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maldi pushes Chamakh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh blocking some punches.
Chamakh blocking some punches.
Chamakh manages to break the clinch.
Maldi throws a combination that misses
and Chamakh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chamakh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maldi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chamakh.
Chamakh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maldi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chamakh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maldi looking for subs from the bottom but Chamakh mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malvin Maldi dominated that second round.
That's time! Maldi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Maldi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chamakh.
Maldi misses with a head kick.
Maldi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maldi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chamakh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldi throws out the jab.
Chamakh blocks a low kick nicely.
Maldi shoots in for a takedown but Chamakh shows good takedown defense.
Maldi throws a right hand that misses
and Chamakh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Maldi.
Maldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldi misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chamakh.
Chamakh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chamakh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maldi throws a shot from downtown. Chamakh moves away and avoids it.
Maldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chamakh.
Nice jab there from Maldi.
Maldi throws a shot from downtown. Chamakh moves away and avoids it.
Maldi misses with a body shot.
Maldi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chamakh circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh moves out of range as Maldi strikes.
Maldi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chamakh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maldi throws a head kick that Chamakh semi-blocks.
Maldi throws a push kick but Chamakh slaps the foot to one side.
Maldi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chamakh slips under a jab.
Chamakh slips under a jab.
Chamakh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maldi throws a hook to the side of Chamakh's head but Chamakh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maldi looks to throw the jab but Chamakh is out of range.
A cross from Maldi lands.
Chamakh moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldi scores with a body shot.
Maldi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldi misses the shot to the body.
Maldi throws a big shot that misses.
Maldi scores with a sloppy right hand. Chamakh should have avoided that one.
Maldi with a hook.
Karim Chamakh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chamakh can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldi tried to score with a low kick but Chamakh checks it.
Maldi misses with a looping left.
Chamakh moves out of range of the body kick from Maldi.
Malvin Maldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maldi throws a front kick that sends Chamakh stumbling back into the cage.
Maldi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chamakh.
Maldi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chamakh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldi swings for the body but Chamakh moves out of range.
Maldi's corner calls for a 1-2. Maldi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maldi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chamakh. Chamakh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malvin Maldi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maldi, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malvin Maldi!
During a confident post fight interview, Malvin Maldi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Kerjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerjalainen comes to the cage accompanied by krolithika. Keijo Kerjalainen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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168 lbs
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World class MT
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keijo Kerjalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derek Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Riggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riggs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kerjalainen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kerjalainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kerjalainen breaks the clinch.
Kerjalainen defending well as Riggs loads up on a big left hand.
Riggs lands with an overhand left.
Kerjalainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kerjalainen lands the left hand.
Kerjalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kerjalainen.
Riggs scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riggs takes one to the chin there.
Riggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kerjalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Derek Riggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Riggs checks it well.
Riggs avoids the head kick by Kerjalainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs defending well as Kerjalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Kerjalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kerjalainen drops his hands momentarily and Riggs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Keijo Kerjalainen has been cut.
Riggs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Riggs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Riggs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Riggs throwing shots but Kerjalainen is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerjalainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riggs passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kerjalainen!
Kerjalainen is squirming around, avoiding Riggs's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kerjalainen because Riggs loaded up on that one.
Riggs is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kerjalainen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kerjalainen tries to hold on but Riggs pushes him away.
Riggs misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Riggs throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kerjalainen tries to reverse the position but Riggs maintains control.
Kerjalainen is in a horrible position here. Riggs smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kerjalainen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Riggs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Riggs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Riggs lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Riggs tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kerjalainen wants to control but Riggs is having none of it.
Kerjalainen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Riggs looking to control but Kerjalainen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Riggs landing strikes from the mount and Kerjalainen is in trouble!
Riggs lands a nice shot to the head.
Kerjalainen is rocked!
Kerjalainen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Oh Kerjalainen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kerjalainen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Riggs.
Kerjalainen seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs wants to control from the top but Kerjalainen keeps moving.
Kerjalainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Kerjalainen is retaining full guard.
Kerjalainen wants to sweep here but Riggs controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kerjalainen is keeping the position for now.
Riggs trying to control but Kerjalainen is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Riggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keijo Kerjalainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kerjalainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kerjalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kerjalainen moves out of range as Riggs strikes.
Riggs throws out a loose jab but Kerjalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Riggs misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Riggs.
Kerjalainen throws a chopping leg kick but Riggs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Riggs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kerjalainen under the eye.
Riggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kerjalainen.
Riggs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kerjalainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kerjalainen slips a jab from Riggs.
Riggs fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Kerjalainen.
Riggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kerjalainen.
Riggs 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.
Riggs connects with a looping right hand.
Kerjalainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kerjalainen ducks right into an uppercut from Riggs.
Kerjalainen 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.
Riggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Kerjalainen.
Riggs misses with a right hand
and Kerjalainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kerjalainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs throws an off balance right hand
and Kerjalainen counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerjalainen moves away from the strike by Riggs.
Kerjalainen throws a sloppy head kick
and Riggs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Riggs throws a hook to the side of Kerjalainen's head but Kerjalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riggs avoids the head kick by Kerjalainen.
Riggs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kerjalainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Kerjalainen.
Nice defenses there by Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen thows a body shot but no joy.
Riggs drops his shoulder and cracks Kerjalainen with a huge uppercut! Kerjalainen goes down! Can Riggs finish him?
Kerjalainen has control of Riggs's left arm, preventing Riggs from doing any damage.
Kerjalainen keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riggs throwing strikes but missing.
Riggs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riggs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Riggs landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen is trying to keep Riggs in close.
Riggs trying to control but Kerjalainen is working from the bottom.
Riggs looking to pass the guard.
Kerjalainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Riggs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kerjalainen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Riggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keijo Kerjalainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Riggs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kerjalainen. Kerjalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kerjalainen blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Riggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riggs throws a lazy right hand but Kerjalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kerjalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kerjalainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riggs.
Kerjalainen misses with a head kick.
Riggs throws a jab when Kerjalainen was well out of range.
Kerjalainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Riggs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kerjalainen pinned against the cage. Kerjalainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerjalainen.
Riggs throws an off balance right hand
and Kerjalainen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen blocks a body shot from Riggs.
Riggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riggs avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kerjalainen. That's going to slow Riggs down.
Kerjalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Riggs misses with a few strikes there.
Keijo Kerjalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kerjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kerjalainen on the side of the head.
Kerjalainen tries to land a leg kick but Riggs saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kerjalainen as he avoids it easily.
Keijo Kerjalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Riggs.
Kerjalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Riggs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kerjalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kerjalainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Riggs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Kerjalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Derek Riggs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kerjalainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kerjalainen defending well as Riggs loads up on a big left hand.
Riggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kerjalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Riggs checks it well.
A leg kick checked by Riggs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kerjalainen throws a body kick that misses.
Kerjalainen tries to score with a low kick but Riggs moves his leg out of the way.
Kerjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riggs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kerjalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for Riggs.
Riggs might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kerjalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riggs.
Riggs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kerjalainen's head.
Riggs moves out of range of the body kick from Kerjalainen.
Riggs looks to land a left hand but Kerjalainen moved out of range nicely.
Riggs shoots for a takedown but Kerjalainen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Derek Riggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kerjalainen works Riggs's body with a nice hook.
Keijo Kerjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen throws a low kick, looking for Riggs's leg but Riggs calmly moves out of range.
Kerjalainen misses with a head kick.
Riggs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kerjalainen has time to react.
Riggs connects with a right hand. Kerjalainen shakes it off.
Riggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riggs misses with an uppercut.
Riggs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kerjalainen has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Riggs does no damage.
Horrible takedown by Riggs or perhaps it was just good defense by Kerjalainen which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A clash of legs there as Riggs blocks the low kick.
Riggs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kerjalainen on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derek Riggs.
I've got Riggs 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Riggs!
After winning the bout, Derek Riggs 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Davor Velcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Susi's choice of entrance music: Metallica - Hero of the Day. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davor Velcic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Velcic to counter with a crisp jab.
Susi shoots and misses
and Velcic counters with a right hand to the body.
Susi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Susi tries for a takedown but Velcic circles away easily
and Velcic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Davor Velcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a nice leg kick.
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a leg kick.
Susi slips a jab from Velcic.
Susi 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.
Velcic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Velcic tries to bum rush Susi with a series of wild strikes but Susi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Susi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Velcic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and Velcic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Velcic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Susi has his takedown stuffed
and Velcic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velcic counters with an inside leg kick.
Davor Velcic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Susi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Velcic misses the jab.
Velcic cracks Susi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Velcic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Susi fails with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a nice leg kick.
Susi shoots and misses
and Velcic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Susi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Velcic tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic is trying to control Susi's posture but Susi avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velcic regains half guard.
Velcic is looking for a sweep. Susi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Susi is looking for a kimura but Velcic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
Velcic gets full guard.
Susi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Velcic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velcic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Susi is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi tries to free his leg and advance position but Velcic is retaining full guard.
Susi trying to control but Velcic is working from the bottom.
Velcic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Susi is one step ahead there.
Velcic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velcic counters with a series of strikes. Susi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Velcic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a series of strikes. Susi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Velcic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Susi with a poor takedown
and Velcic counters with a good low kick that Susi was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velcic counters with a low kick, right behind Susi 's knee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Susi fails with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a nice body shot.
Susi looks winded!
Velcic fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Velcic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Susi fails with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a right hand to the body.
Susi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Susi tries for a takedown but Velcic circles away easily
and Velcic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Susi blocks a head kick by Velcic.
Susi has his takedown stuffed
enabling Velcic to counter with a crisp jab.
Davor Velcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Velcic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Susi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Velcic wants to land a leg kick but Susi is out of range.
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Velcic counter with a right hand.
Susi shoots and misses
and Velcic counters with a body kick.
Susi is breathing heavily.
Velcic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susi misses with a takedown
and Velcic counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Velcic.
Susi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Velcic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Susi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Susi slips a jab and a cross from Velcic.
Susi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Velcic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velcic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Velcic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Susi shoots and misses
and Velcic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velcic counters with a nice uppercut.
Velcic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Susi misses with a takedown
and Velcic counters with a head kick. That will keep Susi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good leg kick by Velcic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Velcic misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Velcic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Velcic.
Susi has his takedown stuffed
letting Velcic counter with a right hand.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and Velcic counters with a low kick, right behind Susi 's knee.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and Velcic counters with a good, hard body kick but Susi shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velcic. Susi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Velcic.
Velcic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Susi tries for a takedown but Velcic circles away easily
and Velcic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Velcic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Susi circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi shoots and misses
and Velcic counters with an outside leg kick.
Davor Velcic is winning the standup battle so far.
Velcic throws a lazy right hand but Susi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Susi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velcic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Susi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Velcic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Susi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Velcic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Velcic scores with a hook to the body. Susi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Susi misses with a takedown
and Velcic counters with a left and a right that stings Susi.
Good standup being displayed there by Velcic as he connects with a hook.
Susi tries for a takedown but Velcic circles away easily
and Velcic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Susi staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Velcic takes a swing at Susi's ribcage but misses.
Susi has his takedown stuffed
and Velcic counters with a straight right hand.
Velcic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Velcic motions for Susi to come forward. Velcic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velcic misses with a hook. Susi ducked under it nicely.
Velcic looks to land a right hand but Susi moved out of range.
Velcic just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Velcic dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Velcic scores with a kick to the body.
Susi has his takedown stuffed
enabling Velcic to counter with a crisp jab.
Susi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Velcic was covering up waiting for the punch and Susi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Velcic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Susi looking for submissions off his back.
Velcic passes to side control.
Susi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Velcic is looking to take a break and control but Susi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Susi to see if he's OK.
Susi wants to control but Velcic postures up.
Velcic is putting a hurting on Susi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Velcic working away.
Susi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Velcic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Susi can't do much from the bottom here.
Velcic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Susi keeps working.
Velcic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Susi can do to turn this around?
Velcic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi gets back to half guard.
Velcic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Susi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Velcic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Susi!
The referee warns Susi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Susi is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi is squirming around, avoiding Velcic's attempts to control the action.
Velcic landing strikes, looking to finish!
Velcic with shots to the head and body - Susi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Susi tries to hold on but Velcic postures up.
Velcic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi is looking to get to half guard.
Susi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Well, if Velcic 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.
Susi tries to roll over but Velcic keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic is thwarting Susi's attempts to control the position.
Velcic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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!
Velcic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Velcic lands strikes from half guard.
Velcic is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Susi reverses the position - he's now on top in Velcic's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velcic working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Velcic clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Susi fails with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a good low kick that Susi was not able to check.
Susi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Velcic misses with the combination.
Velcic connects with a jab.
Susi has his takedown stuffed
and Velcic counters with a stiff right hand.
Susi misses with a takedown
and Velcic counters with a stiff right hand.
Davor Velcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Susi has his takedown stuffed
and Velcic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Velcic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Velcic counters with a left and a right that stings Susi.
Susi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Susi manages to avoid it.
Keni Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and Velcic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Velcic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Velcic lands with a good body shot.
Susi staying out of range there.
Velcic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Susi.
A cross from Velcic lands.
Velcic keeps the fight on the outside.
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Velcic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Susi's knee momentarily.
Susi doesn't manage to clinch there - Velcic circles away.
Susi shoots and misses
and Velcic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velcic feints and then cracks Susi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Susi down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi fails with the takedown
and Susi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Velcic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velcic counters with a nice body shot.
Velcic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Velcic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Velcic misses with a low kick.
Susi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Velcic counters with a nice leg kick.
Susi staying out of range there.
Susi has his takedown stuffed
and Velcic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Velcic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Susi shoots and misses
and Velcic counters with a low kick, right behind Susi 's knee.
Susi slips a jab and a cross from Velcic.
Velcic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a nice body kick.
Susi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Velcic.
Susi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Velcic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Velcic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Susi's hands.
Susi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velcic.
Velcic throws a push kick but Susi slaps the foot to one side.
Susi checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Velcic finds it's way round the side to connect with Susi's head.
Susi doesn't manage to clinch there - Velcic circles away.
Susi shoots and misses
and Velcic counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susi fails with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Susi misses with a takedown
and Velcic counters with a nice leg kick.
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Velcic counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velcic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velcic counters with a low kick, right behind Susi 's knee.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and Velcic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Velcic had his way with Keni Susi in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Velcic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Susi.
Susi slips under a jab.
Velcic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Susi fails with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Velcic does no damage.
Susi with a poor takedown
and Velcic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velcic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Susi is rocked!
Davor Velcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velcic counters with a low kick, right behind Susi 's knee.
Velcic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Velcic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Susi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Velcic looks to throw the jab but Susi is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Velcic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Velcic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Velcic misses with a looping right.
Susi misses with a takedown
and Velcic counters with a nice uppercut.
Susi fails with the takedown
and Velcic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Susi fails with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Susi slips a jab and a cross from Velcic.
Velcic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Velcic counters with a thumping low kick.
Susi with a poor takedown
and Velcic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Susi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Susi shoots and misses
and Velcic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Velcic misses with the combination.
Velcic throws a body punch but Susi moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and Velcic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Susi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Velcic throws a jab when Susi was well out of range.
Velcic misses with a low kick.
Susi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Velcic.
Velcic tries to bum rush Susi with a series of wild strikes but Susi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi misses with a takedown
and Velcic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velcic counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Velcic.
Susi with a poor takedown
and Velcic counters with an outside leg kick.
Susi shoots and misses
and Velcic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Velcic throws a push kick but Susi slaps the foot to one side.
Nice shot lands for Velcic.
Susi checks a leg kick.
Velcic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Susi backs up against the cage.
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velcic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Susi misses with a takedown
and Velcic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi tries for a takedown but Velcic circles away easily
and Velcic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Velcic lands with a nice combination. Susi backs away looking to recover.
Velcic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a right hand to the body.
Susi has his takedown stuffed
and Velcic counters with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Susi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Velcic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Velcic tries to buck Susi off but Susi is having none of it.
Keni Susi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velcic sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davor Velcic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Velcic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davor Velcic!
Davor Velcic retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Davor Velcic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slopey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finn comes to the cage accompanied by Von Bondies - C'mon c'mon. The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith's choice of entrance music: Jawga Boyz - Rollin Like A Redneck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mickey Finn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slopey Smith!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finn throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith cracks Finn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Finn has a takedown stuffed.
Finn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Finn lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Finn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Finn won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Finn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Finn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Finn.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Finn working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Finn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith pulls Finn in close to prevent any damage.
Smith is trying to keep Finn in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith 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.
Smith is trying to control the position but Finn postures up.
Finn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Finn postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finn is aware though and is defending well.
Finn postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith keeping full guard, as Finn tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Finn is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finn defends it easily.
Smith wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Finn is now in half guard.
Finn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Finn moves nicely into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Finn cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Finn lands some shots froms side control.
Finn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Finn lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith is rocked!
Finn working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Finn finish him?
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Finn connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Finn loads up on a big left hand. Smith felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Finn looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Smith can't hide his disappointment, as Finn celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Finn!
Mickey Finn retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Mickey Finn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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