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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lorgar Grimnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zander Murie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorgar Grimnar had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorgar Grimnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zander Murie!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murie moves out of range of the body kick.
Grimnar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grimnar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murie lands an overhand right.
Grimnar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grimnar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grimnar is rocked!
Murie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh Grimnar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murie throws a hook but Grimnar blocks it.
Murie lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Grimnar falls backwards - clearly groggy! Murie dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zander Murie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Octavio Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamison comes into the arena with Bangarang blaring out of the sound system. Octavio Ramos acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Jamison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Octavio Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range.
Ramos lands a jab.
Jamison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jonny Jamison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos tests Jamison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramos fails to land with a series of punches.
Jamison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramos circles away quickly and effectively.
Jamison misses with a body shot.
Ramos throws a right hand that Jamison ducks under and follows up with a left that Jamison also avoids with ease.
Ramos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jamison doesn't seem bothered though.
Jamison rushes Ramos and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Ramos.
Ramos misses with a punch on the inside.
Jamison breaks from the clinch.
Jamison misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Ramos. Those never looked like landing.
Jamison just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison thows a body shot but no joy.
Ramos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Ramos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jamison with a nice cross.
Ramos swinging wildly here.
Jamison is looking to wear down Ramos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jamison scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A left and a right from Ramos both land. Nice combination.
Ramos cracks a nice hook into Jamison's ribs.
Jamison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jamison looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range.
A left lands for Ramos.
Ramos throws out a loose jab but Jamison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos throws a shot to the body.
Jamison throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ramos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jamison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jamison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Ramos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Ramos both land. Nice combination.
Jamison is rocked!
Ramos misses with a few strikes there.
Jamison closes the distance and clinches.
Ramos scores with a hook to the body.
Ramos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jamison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jamison tries to land a front kick but Ramos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Octavio Ramos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramos lands a head shot.
Oh Jamison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramos stuffs the takedown.
Jamison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ramos misses with a double jab.
Jamison staying out of range there.
Ramos misses with an uppercut.
Ramos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jamison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Jamison.
Ramos misses with a few strikes there.
Ramos lands with an uppercut that bounces Jamison off the cage and back into range.
Jamison rushes Ramos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ramos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ramos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jamison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jamison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamison manages to avoid it.
Jamison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ramos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jamison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jamison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramos, pushing him back against the cage.
Ramos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jamison is keeping busy.
Jamison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jamison seems to have got his legs back now.
Jamison tries to clinch up but Ramos circles away and keeps his distance.
Jamison darts in and clinches Ramos up against the cage.
Jamison breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Ramos misses.
Jamison closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Jamison.
Jamison breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jamison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jamison moves out of range as Ramos strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ramos counters with a one-two to the body.
Jamison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jamison just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos lands a jab to Jamison's midsection.
Jamison closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jamison fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jamison scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ramos to see if he's OK.
Ramos is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Ramos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ramos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some wild striking there from Ramos.
Jamison thows a body shot but no joy.
Jamison connects with a right hand. Ramos shakes it off.
Ramos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jamison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramos lands a body shot.
Ramos stuffs the takedown attempt from Jamison. Jamison gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jamison. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramos. That snapped Jamison's head back.
Jamison misses with a wild body shot.
Ramos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Jamison does no damage.
Jamison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jamison cracks a nice hook into Ramos's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jamison dodges the punch combination from Ramos.
Jamison throws a series of punches but Ramos avoids them all with ease.
Ramos misses with an uppercut
and Jamison holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ramos misses with a punch to the body.
Jamison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ramos. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Jamison scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Ramos misses.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jamison.
Jamison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jamison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ramos trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ramos controls his leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ramos trying to control but Jamison postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Octavio Ramos was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Decent striking displayed by Ramos there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ramos.
Jamison has Ramos up against the cage in a clinch.
Jamison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ramos misses with some punches.
Jamison missing with knees to the body.
Ramos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jamison manages to break the clinch.
Jamison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ramos misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramos lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramos works the jab nicely.
Jamison tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jamison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramos. Ramos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Jamison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jamison has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jamison walks into a stiff left hand from Ramos.
Jamison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jamison has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jamison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos.
Ramos is breathing heavily.
Jamison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramos throws a series of punches but Jamison moves out of range.
Jamison connects with the punch.
A nice combination there by Ramos.
A swing and a miss from Ramos.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jamison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Jamison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jamison misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Octavio Ramos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jamison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Ramos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jamison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramos was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamison.
Jamison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramos sprawls well. Ramos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jamison gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jamison misses with an uppercut. Ramos saw that one coming.
Ramos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jamison misses the shot to the body.
Jamison misses with a body kick.
Jamison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jamison swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Jamison shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramos sprawls well. He's pushed Jamison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jamison.
Ramos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison walks into a left hand.
Ramos throws a right hand that misses
and Jamison moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jamison.
Jamison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jamison momentarily.
Ramos misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramos lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Jamison misses.
Jamison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jamison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jamison has Ramos pressed against the cage.
Jamison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramos throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ramos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Octavio Ramos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramos tests Jamison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramos tries to bum rush Jamison with a series of wild strikes but Jamison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jamison throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ramos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ramos missing with a left hand there. Jamison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jamison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jamison dodges the punch combination from Ramos.
Jamison has managed to clinch.
Jamison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ramos sizes up Jamison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramos tries to sprawl but Jamison drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jonny Jamison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jamison is thwarting Ramos's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamison stands up and beckons Ramos to join him on the feet.
Jamison looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ramos cracks Jamison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ramos throws a body punch but Jamison moves out of range.
Ramos misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos avoids the body shot from Jamison.
Jamison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jamison connects with a right hand. Ramos shakes it off.
Jab from Ramos.
Jamison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jamison lands with a shot to the body.
Ramos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jamison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jamison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Ramos.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamison moves away.
Jamison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jamison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jamison misses with a series of wild punches.
Jamison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jonny Jamison.
I think Ramos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Octavio Ramos!
Octavio Ramos took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Key Clothing LLC for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched - Roy Jones Jr.. Rokka has chosen Antero's Walkout as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Jones Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antero Rokka!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rokka gets a clinch.
Jones Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rokka to keep the fight standing.
Jones Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rokka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rokka lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones Jr backwards.
Jones Jr being controlled against the cage.
Rokka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones Jr wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Jones Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones Jr tries to pull guard but Rokka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rokka is working Jones Jr over against the cage.
Jones Jr pulls guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rokka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rokka just content to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rokka working away.
Rokka slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr tries to buck Rokka off but Rokka is having none of it.
Rokka controls the position.
Jones Jr is not content to let Rokka control the position.
Rokka controls the position from side control.
Jones Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Antero Rokka wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jones Jr swings for the body but Rokka moves out of range.
Rokka throws a leg kick which misses Jones Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones Jr tries to avoid it.
Jab from Jones Jr.
Rokka throws a sloppy head kick and Jones Jr moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rokka. That's going to slow Jones Jr down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rokka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Rokka.
Jones Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rokka finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones Jr's head.
Jones Jr checks the leg kick.
Jones Jr misses with a hook.
Rokka defending well as Jones Jr loads up on a big left hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Rokka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rokka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Rokka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rokka connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka throws a leg kick but Jones Jr moved away.
Rokka connects with a body shot.
Jones Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antero Rokka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rokka.
Jones Jr is breathing heavily.
Rokka throws a leg kick which misses Jones Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones Jr tries to avoid it.
Rokka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones Jr.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rokka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rokka instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rokka.
Rokka lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Rokka to work.
Jones Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rokka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rokka scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones Jr backwards.
Rokka lands a shot to the body.
Rokka breaks the clinch.
Nice jab there from Rokka.
Rokka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones Jr.
Rokka connects with a body shot that sends Jones Jr's belly button to the back.
Rokka throws a good cross that connects.
Rokka works the jab nicely.
Jones Jr is rocked!
Rokka scoring well with a low kick there.
Rokka moves into the clinch.
Rokka scores with a hook to the body.
Rokka tries a body shot but Jones Jr blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Rokka.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rokka breaks the clinch.
Rokka cracks Jones Jr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rokka has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jones Jr to stand back up!
Oh Jones Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Roy Jones Jr has been cut.
Rokka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Rokka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Jones Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rokka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Roy Jones Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rokka can pounce on him.
Rokka avoids the body shot from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rokka.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rokka.
Rokka lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rokka punishes Jones Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Rokka sizes up Jones Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rokka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rokka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rokka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones Jr's sensitive parts.
Antero Rokka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rokka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rokka throws a head kick but Jones Jr moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rokka scores with a body shot.
Jones Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rokka can pounce on him.
Rokka scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rokka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr 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.
Rokka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rokka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones Jr's calf.
Rokka connects with a body shot that sends Jones Jr's belly button to the back.
Good leg kick by Rokka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rokka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones Jr. That did some damage!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rokka, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rokka lands a big head kick that sends Jones Jr to the canvas! Rokka follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antero Rokka!
A very excited looking Antero Rokka rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Damon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mertsi Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Damon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Grind With Me. 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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29
205 lbs
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22
212 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dirk Damon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mertsi Peltola!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Peltola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peltola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damon manages to avoid it.
Peltola misses with a hook. Damon ducked under it nicely.
Damon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Peltola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Damon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Peltola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Damon wants to clinch
and Peltola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Damon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Peltola counters with a nice uppercut.
Damon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Peltola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Damon moves to clinch but Peltola breaks away
and Peltola counters with a nice body shot.
Damon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peltola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left lands for Peltola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Damon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Peltola counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damon looking for a sweep. Not yet Damon, not yet.
Damon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peltola on the ground.
Peltola is fighting to break Damon's control of his arms but Damon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Peltola wants to control from the top but Damon keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peltola wants to pass the guard but Damon is keeping the position.
Peltola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Damon wants to clinch
and Peltola counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Peltola trying to control from half guard but Damon is working away.
Peltola seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damon is trying to get back to full guard.
Peltola is trying to control. Damon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Peltola thows a huge punch but Damon dodges it nicely.
Damon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Damon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peltola with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Peltola trying to control the position from guard on top but Damon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peltola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Damon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peltola is one step ahead there.
Damon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Peltola has passed into side control.
Peltola grinds an elbow into Damon's temple.
Peltola lands some shots froms side control.
Peltola cracks Damon with a big right hand but Damon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Damon wants to get back to his feet but Peltola drags him back down.
Peltola tries for a kimura but Damon is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Damon struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Damon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Peltola scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Damon to see if he's OK.
Damon is looking to reverse the position.
Damon is working hard here to advance position.
Peltola trying to control the position but Damon is working away.
Damon tries to bench press Peltola off him but Peltola keeps the position.
Peltola in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peltola wants to control but Damon is keeping him busy.
Peltola grinds an elbow into Damon's temple.
Peltola throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peltola is trying to get an arm triangle but Damon is defending well.
Damon struggling a bit here.
Peltola lands a decent elbow from side control.
Damon is pushing Peltola's head away, looking to escape. Peltola manages to hold on to the position though.
Peltola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peltola scores with a couple of short elbows.
Damon stops Peltola from passing to mount.
Peltola takes a little break here. Damon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Damon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peltola is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Damon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Peltola in side control, throwing shots but Damon defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mertsi Peltola dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Damon gets caught napping as Peltola dives in and scores a takedown. Damon manages to retain guard.
Peltola pushing down on Damon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Peltola thows a huge punch but Damon dodges it nicely.
Peltola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Damon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Damon taking some punishment here, with Peltola in his half guard.
Damon is looking for a sweep. Peltola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peltola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Damon tries to get to full guard but Peltola has control of the leg.
Peltola is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Damon trying to control from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damon is not content to let Peltola control the position.
Peltola looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Damon is looking to improve his position.
Peltola is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damon won't allow Peltola to pass to mount.
Damon wants to get back to full guard.
Peltola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Damon wants to get back to full guard.
Peltola is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Damon!
Peltola tries to control but Damon wriggling away.
Damon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peltola looking to control but Damon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Damon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Peltola trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Damon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Peltola trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Damon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola wants to control the pace but Damon is squirming around nicely.
Peltola cracks Damon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
It looks like Dirk Damon has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peltola with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Peltola jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Damon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Damon is trying to improve his position.
Damon tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Peltola presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Damon tries to hold on but Peltola pushes him away.
Peltola working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola is working for a guillotine from mount but Damon frees his head quite easily.
Peltola with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Peltola lands a big shot there that rocks Damon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Damon is rocked!
Dirk Damon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dirk Damon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mertsi Peltola!
Mertsi Peltola decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Decimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Matsushita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Decimus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Monster Truck,- Righteous Smoke. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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24
146 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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23
141 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximus Decimus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenji Matsushita!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decimus gets caught napping as Matsushita dives in and scores a takedown. Decimus manages to retain guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Matsushita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Decimus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Decimus is looking to sweep but instead, Matsushita has passed into half guard.
Decimus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Matsushita prevents Decimus from getting back to his feet.
Matsushita stays in close to Decimus's body and controls the position.
Matsushita wants to control from the top but Decimus keeps moving.
Matsushita won't allow Decimus to sweep him here.
Matsushita is fighting to break Decimus's control of his arms but Decimus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsushita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Decimus is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matsushita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Decimus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matsushita somewhat.
Decimus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsushita.
Matsushita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Decimus swivels and escapes.
Matsushita moves out of range as Decimus strikes.
Matsushita lands with a nice body punch.
Matsushita misses the jab.
Matsushita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximus Decimus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Decimus - just one landing.
Decimus lands a nice shot that snaps Matsushita's head back.
Matsushita pushes Decimus away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimus throws a head kick but Matsushita moves out of range.
Matsushita checks a leg kick nicely.
Matsushita shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Decimus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Matsushita throws a big elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsushita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Decimus is trying to control the position but Matsushita postures up.
Matsushita throwing strikes but missing.
Matsushita wants to control from the top but Decimus keeps moving.
Matsushita might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Decimus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita passes Decimus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Decimus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matsushita is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matsushita throws a strike but Decimus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Decimus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Matsushita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Decimus pulls Matsushita in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Decimus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsushita is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita works over Decimus with some ground and pound from guard.
Matsushita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matsushita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Matsushita throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsushita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Decimus controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsushita throws a strike but Decimus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Matsushita dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Decimus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Decimus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Decimus wants it to stay on the feet.
Matsushita shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Decimus pinned against the cage. Decimus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Decimus tries to work over Matsushita's front leg with a kick but Matsushita checks it.
Matsushita dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Decimus. That did some damage!
Matsushita throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsushita walks into a jab.
Decimus motions for Matsushita to come forward. Decimus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsushita fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Decimus is out of range.
Matsushita scores with a head kick. Decimus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Matsushita tried to score with a low kick but Decimus checks it.
Matsushita connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsushita fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Decimus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Decimus fails with a takedown attempt.
Matsushita misses with a low kick.
Matsushita comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Decimus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Matsushita manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsushita tries a head kick but it misses.
Decimus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsushita swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matsushita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Decimus was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsushita.
Maximus Decimus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decimus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Decimus misses with a low kick.
Decimus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Decimus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matsushita steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decimus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Decimus avoids it really well and circles away.
Maximus Decimus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Matsushita.
Decimus throws a shot from downtown. Matsushita moves away and avoids it.
Decimus throws a wild body kick that Matsushita sees coming a mile off.
Decimus throws a low kick but Matsushita moves out of range easily.
Matsushita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Decimus swivels and escapes.
Matsushita feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Decimus's calf.
Decimus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsushita.
Decimus throws a hook to the side of Matsushita's head but Matsushita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsushita takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Decimus jabs at Matsushita's body.
Decimus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matsushita tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Decimus is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimus thuds his right hand into Matsushita's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Decimus misses.
Decimus drives through and clinches with Matsushita against the cage.
Decimus tries for a takedown but Matsushita manages to get underhooks.
Decimus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matsushita fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Decimus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matsushita fails with a takedown attempt.
Decimus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsushita.
Decimus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsushita's hands.
Nice shot by Decimus.
Decimus ducks under a wild hook from Matsushita.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita has a takedown stuffed.
Matsushita pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decimus fails with a takedown attempt.
Matsushita misses with a low kick.
Matsushita fails with a takedown attempt.
Decimus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsushita stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Decimus checks the leg kick nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decimus throws out a leg kick but Matsushita moves out of range and Decimus only half commits.
Decimus misses with a low kick.
Decimus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maximus Decimus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Decimus misses with a hook.
Matsushita tries a head kick but it misses.
Decimus tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsushita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Decimus.
Matsushita lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Decimus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsushita throws the kick towards the body but Decimus avoids it.
Matsushita lands a head shot.
Matsushita lands a leg kick that knocks Decimus off balance momentarily.
Matsushita getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matsushita misses with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Matsushita slams his shin into Decimus's torso.
Decimus scores with a sloppy right hand. Matsushita should have avoided that one.
Decimus avoids the head kick by Matsushita.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsushita dodges the punch combination from Decimus.
Decimus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A clash of legs there as Decimus blocks the low kick.
Decimus shoots in and gets a takedown into Matsushita's guard.
Decimus working some strikes from top position.
Matsushita working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Decimus.
Decimus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matsushita dives on top into guard.
Matsushita passes Decimus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Matsushita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Decimus trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita drops an elbow to the side of Decimus's head.
Matsushita missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsushita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Decimus defends it well.
Decimus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matsushita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Decimus sees it coming and defends easily.
Decimus tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Decimus is not content to let Matsushita control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita tries to pass to full mount but Decimus defends it.
Decimus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matsushita with the ground and pound but Decimus uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Matsushita is stalling in the full guard.
Matsushita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matsushita trying to control the position from guard on top but Decimus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimus controlling Matsushita's posture.
Decimus wants to sweep but no luck.
Decimus wants to stand up but Matsushita is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Decimus throws a hook but Matsushita avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decimus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsushita counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsushita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Decimus moves away.
Matsushita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Matsushita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matsushita has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Matsushita!
Kenji Matsushita 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hector Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacek Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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23
144 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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23
145 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hector Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacek Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kowalski is out of range and Barbosa settles back down.
Kowalski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kowalski misses with a hook.
Kowalski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbosa scores with a leg kick.
Barbosa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kowalski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbosa. Barbosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Kowalski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Kowalski circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kowalski dodges the ground and pound from Barbosa.
Barbosa wants to control but Kowalski is keeping him busy.
Barbosa scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kowalski keeps working.
Barbosa throwing strikes but Kowalski manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The ground and pound from Kowalski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep.
Barbosa regains half guard, as Kowalski was trying to land strikes.
Kowalski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barbosa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barbosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kowalski.
Kowalski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barbosa defending well though.
Kowalski wants to work for an arm triangle but Barbosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barbosa trying to control but Kowalski postures up.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Kowalski is controlling well.
Kowalski lands strikes from half guard.
Barbosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep. Kowalski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kowalski thows a huge punch but Barbosa dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barbosa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kowalski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kowalski slips nicely into half guard.
Kowalski misses with a head shot. Barbosa uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
Kowalski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski postures up in Barbosa's guard and throws a big left but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa trying to keep a closed guard but Kowalski is proving a slippery customer.
Kowalski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barbosa is on top in guard.
Barbosa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kowalski's head.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowalski is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Barbosa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
Kowalski tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Kowalski wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
Barbosa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good leg kick by Barbosa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbosa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kowalski checks it well.
Hector Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Barbosa trying to land knees to the body.
Barbosa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barbosa missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kowalski being controlled against the cage.
Barbosa looking to slow down the pace here.
Kowalski misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barbosa trying to land knees to the body.
Kowalski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barbosa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barbosa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kowalski dodges an elbow strike from Barbosa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kowalski up against the cage.
Barbosa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hector Barbosa.
Kowalski checks a low kick from Barbosa.
Barbosa shoots and misses
and Kowalski counters with a single leg into guard. Barbosa didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski is pushing down on Barbosa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barbosa is fighting to maintain full guard but Kowalski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kowalski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barbosa makes his way to full guard, as Kowalski worked for a kimura.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski postures up in Barbosa's guard and throws a big left but Barbosa blocks it.
Kowalski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barbosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Kowalski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kowalski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa has his foot on Kowalski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kowalski works his way back into a safe position though.
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kowalski throwing strikes but missing.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
Kowalski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barbosa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacek Kowalski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Kowalski circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbosa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Barbosa fails with the takedown.
Barbosa scores with a kick to the body.
Barbosa scores with a kick to the midsection.
A low kick from Barbosa is predictable there
and Kowalski counters with a stiff right hand.
Kowalski wants to clinch.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa thows a leg kick but Kowalski checks it
and Kowalski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa throws a body kick that misses.
Barbosa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kowalski is out of range.
Barbosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kowalski's waist but Kowalski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barbosa off to one side.
Kowalski wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbosa scoring well with a low kick there.
Kowalski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalski was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
A leg kick checked by Kowalski.
Barbosa with a poor takedown
and Kowalski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski scoring with strikes to the body and 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!
Kowalski is looking for a kimura here.
Barbosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kowalski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kowalski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barbosa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kowalski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski throwing strikes from guard but Barbosa blocks nicely.
Kowalski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kowalski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Barbosa is looking to stand up but Kowalski isn't so interested in that idea.
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kowalski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kowalski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kowalski chips away with some ground and pound.
Kowalski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barbosa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barbosa has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Kowalski is keeping the position.
Kowalski is trying to control the position but Barbosa postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbosa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barbosa throws an elbow that misses. Kowalski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barbosa's guard. Nice move by Kowalski!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacek Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kowalski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacek Kowalski!
Jacek Kowalski decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Emerlong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy McKain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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28
252 lbs
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266 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fernando Emerlong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guy McKain!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKain throws a jab when Emerlong was well out of range.
Emerlong tries a head kick but it misses.
Emerlong takes a swing at McKain's ribcage but misses.
Emerlong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emerlong throws a wild body kick that McKain sees coming a mile off.
McKain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Guy McKain has been cut.
Emerlong throws a hook to the side of McKain's head but McKain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by McKain. That's going to slow Emerlong down.
Emerlong throws a big shot that misses.
McKain cracks Emerlong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McKain thows a body shot but no joy.
Emerlong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKain moves away.
Emerlong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Emerlong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emerlong throws a sloppy head kick and McKain moves out of range easily.
Emerlong throws a lazy uppercut
and McKain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Emerlong swings wildly with an uppercut but McKain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Emerlong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerlong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emerlong keeps control of McKain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emerlong misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emerlong working aggressively here.
McKain is struggling to control the position.
McKain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McKain manages to break the clinch.
Emerlong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKain lands a right hook to the body.
Emerlong throws the left hand but McKain avoids the punch easily.
McKain slips under a jab.
Fernando Emerlong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Emerlong quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Emerlong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McKain is working away from the top position though.
Emerlong has one foot on McKain's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKain avoids a punch combination nicely.
McKain misses with a wild body shot.
Emerlong cracks a nice hook into McKain's ribs.
Emerlong lands an overhand right.
McKain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emerlong.
Emerlong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McKain has closed the distance and engaged Emerlong in a clinch.
McKain jumps into guard, dragging Emerlong to the mat.
Emerlong sitting in guard here, content to control.
McKain looking for a sweep. Not yet McKain, not yet.
Emerlong wants to stand but McKain has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McKain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emerlong is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McKain wants to sweep but no luck.
McKain is pulling down on Emerlong's head. It's preventing any offense from Emerlong, at least for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McKain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emerlong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McKain ducks under a wild hook from Emerlong.
Emerlong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McKain counters with a nice uppercut.
Emerlong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McKain swings for the body but Emerlong moves out of range.
McKain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Emerlong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emerlong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab from Emerlong.
McKain closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McKain as Emerlong tries to tie him up.
McKain lands with a short shot to the head.
McKain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emerlong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emerlong trying to control the position but instead, McKain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Emerlong into the cage.
Good body shot from McKain.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emerlong.
Emerlong swings wildly with an uppercut but McKain uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Emerlong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guy McKain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Emerlong misses with a hook
letting McKain counter with a right hand.
Emerlong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKain lands a jab to the head.
McKain avoids the head kick by Emerlong.
A nice combination there by Emerlong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emerlong. McKain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emerlong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emerlong gets caught flat footed, as McKain shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Emerlong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McKain on the ground.
McKain tries to free his leg and advance position but Emerlong is retaining full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Emerlong here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Emerlong is trying to control the position but McKain postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKain postures up and lands a big shot to Emerlong's brow.
McKain throwing strikes but missing.
McKain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emerlong is keeping the position for now.
McKain trying to control but Emerlong is working from the bottom.
McKain postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Emerlong is pulling down on McKain's head to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Emerlong keeping full guard, as McKain tries to pass.
Emerlong being controlled here, momentarily.
McKain tries to free his leg and advance position but Emerlong is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerlong controls McKain momentarily but McKain frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fernando Emerlong.
McKain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emerlong was well out of range. Poor timing from McKain.
Emerlong throws a looping overhand right but McKain ducks down to avoid it.
McKain shoots in for a takedown but Emerlong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Emerlong jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That has opened up Guy McKain's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Emerlong.
McKain closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Emerlong to the mat! Emerlong manages to get full guard.
Emerlong has control of McKain's left arm, preventing McKain from doing any damage.
McKain postures up.
McKain lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKain postures up.
McKain throws a big right hand that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Emerlong is trying to control the position but McKain postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fernando Emerlong.
Emerlong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McKain looks to score with a jab to the body but Emerlong is just out of range.
McKain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKain misses with a body shot.
McKain scores with a decent looking hook.
McKain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Emerlong quickly recovers to half guard.
McKain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Emerlong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McKain is trying to control. Emerlong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McKain is breathing heavily.
McKain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emerlong trying to control from the bottom.
McKain stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Guy McKain wasn't active enough on the ground.
McKain misses with a body kick.
Emerlong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McKain.
Emerlong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McKain moves out of range as Emerlong strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McKain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McKain trying to control the pace.
Emerlong is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Guy McKain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Guy McKain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Emerlong with a nice cross.
Emerlong misses with an uppercut
and McKain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emerlong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McKain back to the cage. Emerlong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McKain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McKain is rocked!
The cut above Guy McKain's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Emerlong misses with a wild combination.
McKain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emerlong was well out of range. Poor timing from McKain.
Emerlong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKain.
A jab from Emerlong finds it's way through McKain's defenses.
McKain avoids the head kick by Emerlong.
McKain looks to score with a jab to the body but Emerlong is just out of range.
Emerlong scores with a shot to the body.
Emerlong connects with a jab.
McKain is still on wobbly legs! Can Emerlong finish him?
McKain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McKain blocks a head kick by Emerlong.
Emerlong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKain seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerlong lands a big head kick that sends McKain tumbling to the mat! Emerlong takes a step backwards and waves McKain back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Emerlong throws a monster overhand right that drops McKain! Emerlong follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Emerlong!
Fernando Emerlong gave a mention to CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ian Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Torrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miles's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, AWOLNATION - SAIL. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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198 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Torrez!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Torrez. Those never looked like landing.
Torrez misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Miles.
Miles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torrez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Torrez gets tackled into the cage by Miles. Miles maintains the clinch.
Torrez blocks an uppercut.
Miles taking a breather.
Miles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torrez tries a body shot but Miles blocks it.
Miles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torrez's efforts to push away.
Miles leaning against his opponent.
Miles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torrez swings wildly with an uppercut but Miles uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrez taking a breather.
Torrez throws a punch but it's blocked by Miles.
A short left from Miles.
Miles tries a knee to the head but Torrez blocks it.
Miles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torrez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Miles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miles scores with a hook to the body.
Torrez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miles has him pressed against the cage.
Miles working aggressively here.
Torrez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A knee to the head by Miles.
It looks like Eddie Torrez has been cut.
Miles blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Miles.
Miles crunches a lovely knee into Torrez's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torrez prevents a body shot from Miles.
Torrez misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Miles.
Miles working aggressively here.
Torrez working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miles.
Torrez letting Miles take a breather here.
Torrez misses with the head strike.
Miles throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Miles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Torrez working aggressively here.
Miles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torrez's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miles.
Miles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torrez takes a shot to the head.
Torrez blocking some punches.
Torrez can't break the clinch.
Torrez is trying to break the clinch but Miles is controlling him.
Torrez is trying to break free.
Miles landing knees to the body.
Torrez blocking some punches.
Miles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Torrezs head.
Miles has Torrez pressed against the cage, preventing Torrez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miles throws a punch but it's blocked by Torrez.
Miles misses with a punch on the inside.
Miles effectively controlling the action here.
Torrez misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miles as Torrez tries to tie him up.
Torrez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Torrez's face.
Miles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torrez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miles's elbow.
Torrez looking to stall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Torrez backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miles pushes Torrez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miles connects with a knee to the head.
Miles looking to throw knees to the head but Torrez is blocking nicely.
Torrez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Miles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Torrez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Torrez cracks Miles with an open hand slap.
Miles slips a straight right by Torrez.
Miles motions for Torrez to come forward. Miles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miles, as that shot connected.
Torrez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miles is looking to land body kicks.
Torrez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miles manages to avoid it.
Torrez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miles under the eye.
Miles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miles scores with a head kick. Torrez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Torrez.
Miles tries to clinch but Torrez moves out of range.
Miles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miles cracks the inside of Torrez's front leg.
A jab lands there for Torrez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miles thumps Torrez with a low kick.
Torrez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Miles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Torrez misses the shot to the body.
Ian Miles is winning the standup battle so far.
Miles moves into the clinch successfully.
Miles is working Torrez over against the cage.
Miles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Miles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Torrez backwards.
Torrez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torrez backwards.
Miles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Miles pushes Torrez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Miles scores with a knee to the head.
Ian Miles has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torrez misses with a body punch.
Torrez stalling in the clinch but Miles improves position.
Torrez tries to break the clinch but Miles is controlling the position.
Miles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torrez backwards.
Miles with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Miles fails to land.
Miles throws a punch but it's blocked by Torrez.
Miles has Torrez pressed against the cage.
Miles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torrez's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles scores with a shot to the side of Torrez's head.
Miles misses with a punch on the inside.
Miles lands with a left to the head.
A knee to the head by Miles.
Torrez looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Miles on the inside.
Miles stalling.
Torrez tries a body shot but Miles blocks it.
Torrez tries to circle away but Miles has him pinned against the cage.
Miles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miles pushes Torrez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torrez blocks a body shot from Miles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Miles.
Miles lands with a left to the head.
Miles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Torrezs head.
Torrez wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Miles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miles connects with a knee to the head.
Torrez is rocked!
Miles pushes Torrez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Torrez is breathing heavily.
Miles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torrez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Torrez moves out of range as Miles strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torrez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Torrez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torrez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miles. Miles obviously looking to wear him down.
Miles stuns Torrez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Miles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Torrez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Miles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torrez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torrez misses with a two punch combination.
Torrez misses with a combination
and Miles counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torrez's knee momentarily.
Miles slips under a jab.
Torrez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torrez fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Miles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miles, right into the meat.
Miles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Torrez misses the body punch
and Miles counters with a slapping leg kick.
Miles doesn't manage to clinch there - Torrez circles away.
Torrez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miles cracks the inside of Torrez's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miles, right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Miles - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles connects with a leg kick. Torrez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Torrez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miles connects with an inside leg kick.
Miles scores with a decent looking hook.
Torrez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Torrez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miles pushes Torrez up against the cage in a clinch.
Miles landing knees to the head.
Miles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Torrez's face.
Miles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miles lands a body shot.
Torrez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miles cracks Torrez with a nice body shot.
Miles stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrez is trying to maintain a safe position but Miles gets an underhook and turns Torrez into the cage.
Miles lands a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Miles.
Miles lands with a light punch inside.
Miles blocks an uppercut.
Miles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torrez backwards.
Miles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Miles lands a hook that snaps the head of Torrez backwards.
Miles lands a good knee to the midsection. Torrez won't want to take too many of those.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Miles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Miles.
Eddie Torrez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torrez wants to get back to striking at distance but Miles won't allow it.
Miles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torrez backwards.
A short right from Miles on the inside.
Miles lands a knee to the body.
Torrez trying to control the position but instead, Miles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Torrez into the cage.
Torrez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Torrez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miles is leaning against Torrez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miles.
Miles drops Torrez with a big knee straight up the middle! Torrez is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Torrez is still on wobbly legs! Can Miles finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miles drops Torrez with a huge uppercut! Torrez drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Miles is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Miles!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ian Miles made sure he mentioned Go 2 Sleep Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antero Wursty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Tapout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wursty comes to the cage accompanied by Megadeth - The Skull Beneath The Skin. Tapout is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Runaway. Tommy Tapout has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Antero Wursty's chin.
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Wursty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Tapout!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Wursty there.
Wursty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tapout shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wursty as he avoids it easily.
Tapout is looking to clinch but Wursty is avoiding it.
Wursty misses with a series of wild punches.
Tommy Tapout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Wursty. No joy for Tapout on that attempt.
Tapout darts in and clinches Wursty up against the cage.
Wursty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wursty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tapout tries to clinch
and Wursty counters with an outside leg kick.
Tapout looks winded!
Tapout throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tapout shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wursty as he avoids it easily.
Antero Wursty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Tapout.
Wursty feints and then cracks Tapout's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tapout down.
Tapout throws a lazy uppercut
and Wursty counters with a series of strikes. Tapout will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapout tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wursty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tapout misses with a straight right.
Wursty cracks Tapout with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tapout is rocked!
It looks like Tommy Tapout has been cut.
Tapout gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Antero Wursty!
Antero Wursty retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksi Vihtala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandao comes to the cage accompanied by The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army. Aleksi Vihtala has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcus Brandao's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksi Vihtala!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihtala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brandao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vihtala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vihtala tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandao throws an off balance right hand
enabling Vihtala to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Marcus Brandao has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Brandao. Those never looked like landing.
Brandao swings widly with a right hand
and Vihtala counters with a right hand to the body.
Brandao is breathing heavily.
Vihtala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vihtala thuds his shin into the meat of Brandao's side.
Vihtala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vihtala lands a body shot.
Brandao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vihtala.
Vihtala misses with a body kick.
Brandao takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtala lands a glancing blow to the side of Brandao's head.
Vihtala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vihtala connects with a high kick.
Vihtala misses with a body shot.
Vihtala connects with a leg kick. Brandao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vihtala cracks the inside of Brandao's front leg.
Vihtala connects with a body shot that sends Brandao's belly button to the back.
Vihtala jabs Brandao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vihtala bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good leg kick by Vihtala there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vihtala throws a body punch but Brandao moves out of range.
Vihtala wants to clinch up but Brandao keeps it at a distance.
Vihtala throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandao.
Vihtala throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala lands a nice shot to the body.
Vihtala connects with a looping right hand.
Vihtala misses with a looping left.
Brandao misses with a wild body shot.
Brandao throws a poor cross that misses
and Vihtala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vihtala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandao.
Vihtala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandao has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vihtala.
Vihtala cracks Brandao with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksi Vihtala!
Aleksi Vihtala took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Perkele! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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