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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John McCall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Todd Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCall as he avoids it easily.
McCall scores with a jab to the body.
McCall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barnes.
McCall misses with a low kick.
Barnes drops his hands momentarily and McCall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCall misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCall fails to land with a series of punches.
McCall changes levels 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!
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCall scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
McCall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCall wants it to stay on the feet.
John McCall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Barnes.
Barnes looks winded!
A lazy left from McCall finds it's target.
Barnes is rocked!
McCall ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Barnes out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John McCall!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palhaco Gozo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody. Gozo has chosen A Nave do Gozo as his entrance music. Wayne Campbell has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Palhaco Gozo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gozo darts in trying to clinch
and Campbell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Campbell lands a glancing blow to the side of Gozo's head.
Campbell scores with a jab to the head.
Campbell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gozo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gozo looks winded!
Gozo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Campbell counters with a one-two to the body.
Campbell throws a leg kick but Gozo checks it.
Campbell lands a lovely overhand right.
Campbell plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Gozo to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Gozo just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wayne Campbell!
Wayne Campbell 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 Victor Frolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mareks Stepaneks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frolov comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar - Holy War. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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134 lbs
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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 St Petersburg, Victor Frolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mareks Stepaneks!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frolov catches Stepaneks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frolov loads up on a big right hand but Stepaneks slips the punch.
Frolov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stepaneks circles away quickly and effectively.
Frolov drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepaneks wants to hit a switch here but Frolov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stepaneks there!
Stepaneks is bucking up trying to escape but Frolov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stepaneks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stepaneks regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepaneks actively working from the bottom here.
Frolov is looking to take a break and control but Stepaneks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frolov wants to pass the guard but Stepaneks is defending well.
Stepaneks wants to improve his position but Frolov is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepaneks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Frolov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stepaneks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stepaneks is looking for a sweep. Frolov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frolov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Frolov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Frolov prevents Stepaneks from improving his position.
Stepaneks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stepaneks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frolov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stepaneks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frolov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Frolov with shots to the head and body - Stepaneks looks very uncomfortable down there.
Frolov controlling the pace for now.
Stepaneks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Frolov takes Stepaneks's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Stepaneks is in trouble.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frolov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Frolov tries to get the hooks in deep but Stepaneks pushed the leg off.
Stepaneks tries to escape but Frolov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Frolov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepaneks rolls, trying to escape but Frolov keeps control of the position.
Stepaneks is keeping busy.
Stepaneks is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Frolov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Stepaneks wants to escape the position.
Stepaneks manages to reverse the position and now he's in Frolov's guard. Nice work there by Stepaneks.
Stepaneks pushes down on Frolov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stepaneks wants to pass the guard but Frolov is defending well.
Frolov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frolov gets full guard.
Stepaneks passes Frolov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Frolov tries to roll over but Stepaneks keeps him under control.
Stepaneks is looking to pass Frolov's guard but actually Frolov recovers to full guard.
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!
Stepaneks looking to pass the guard.
Frolov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stepaneks pushes down on Frolov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stepaneks wants to free his trapped foot but Frolov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Frolov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Frolov throws a body punch but Stepaneks moves out of range.
Victor Frolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frolov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stepaneks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frolov pulls his head out easily.
Stepaneks is trying to get back to full guard.
Stepaneks is refusing to be controlled, as Frolov sits in half guard.
Stepaneks tries to roll over but Frolov keeps him under control.
Stepaneks is staying active underneath Frolov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stepaneks actively working from the bottom here.
Frolov working Stepaneks over with strikes.
Frolov is pressing down on Stepaneks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stepaneks is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frolov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stepaneks defending well though.
Stepaneks tries to roll over but Frolov keeps him under control.
Stepaneks looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stepaneks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stepaneks working for a triangle but Frolov defends it easily.
Frolov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stepaneks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Frolov escapes and throws Stepaneks's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stepaneks taking punishment in the form of punches.
Frolov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stepaneks, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepaneks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Frolov off and has taken his back!
Frolov wants to control his opponent's hands but Stepaneks gets his hands free.
Frolov holding both Stepaneks 's hands and preventing any damage.
Stepaneks is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Frolov is defending well though. Stepaneks let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepaneks looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Frolov is controlling Stepaneks 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Frolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepaneks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepaneks looking for a sweep. Not yet Stepaneks, not yet.
Frolov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frolov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stepaneks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frolov.
Stepaneks keeping moving, preventing Frolov from controlling successfully.
Frolov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stepaneks is looking for a triangle but Frolov pushes his legs off easily.
Frolov working some strikes from top position.
Stepaneks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frolov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepaneks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frolov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stepaneks on the ground.
Stepaneks working for a triangle but Frolov defends it easily.
Victor Frolov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stepaneks is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frolov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stepaneks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frolov has managed to get both his arms back between Stepaneks's legs - danger averted.
Frolov trying to control but Stepaneks is working from the bottom.
Stepaneks looking for subs off his back but Frolov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Stepaneks won't allow Frolov to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frolov is trying to control the action in half guard but Stepaneks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mareks Stepaneks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Frolov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stepaneks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stepaneks.
Stepaneks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice combination there by Frolov.
Stepaneks is rocked!
Frolov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stepaneks is still on wobbly legs! Can Frolov finish him?
Stepaneks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepaneks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frolov tries to avoid it but Stepaneks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frolov to the ground. Frolov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stepaneks seems to have recovered his senses.
Frolov connects with a single shot there.
Stepaneks walks into a stiff left hand from Frolov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepaneks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frolov misses with a right hand
and Stepaneks counters with a takedown into side control.
Stepaneks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frolov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stepaneks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Frolov!
Frolov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stepaneks working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Frolov's thigh. Frolov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Stepaneks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepaneks stands and throws Frolov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Frolov prevents Stepaneks from improving position.
Frolov is looking to regain half guard here but Stepaneks keeps moving and retains side control.
Frolov prevents Stepaneks from improving position.
Frolov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stepaneks advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepaneks looking for a guillotine from mount but Frolov is having none of it.
Stepaneks working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Stepaneks wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Stepaneks avoids the attempt from Frolov to control.
Stepaneks goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Frolov is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frolov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frolov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Frolov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frolov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stepaneks has his foot on Frolov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frolov works his way back into a safe position though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frolov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stepaneks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frolov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frolov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mareks Stepaneks.
I think Stepaneks 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Victor Frolov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dat Sik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dat Sik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sik closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Andersson defending well as Sik loads up on a big left hand.
Frank Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson slips a jab from Sik.
Andersson swings widly with a right hand
and Sik counters with a left to the body.
Andersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Andersson throws a body punch but Sik moves out of range.
Sik shoots for a takedown but Andersson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sik.
Andersson scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Sik misses.
Andersson clinches.
Andersson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sik manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Sik misses.
Sik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andersson lands a head shot.
Sik scores with a hook to the body. Andersson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson swings for the body but Sik moves out of range.
Sik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sik moves out of range of the body kick from Andersson.
Andersson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sik swings widly with a right hand
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sik lands a nice hook to Andersson's body. Andersson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Sik misses.
Andersson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sik avoids the body shot from Andersson.
Sik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A cross from Andersson lands.
Andersson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A bone on bone clash there as Andersson blocks the leg kick.
Sik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersson misses with a low kick.
Andersson throws a lazy right hand but Sik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andersson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sik misses with an uppercut. Andersson saw that one coming.
Sik throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Andersson lands with a straight right. Sik didn't see that one coming.
Sik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andersson misses with a straight right.
Sik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Andersson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Andersson throws a looping overhand right but Sik ducks down to avoid it.
Sik throws a right hand that misses
and Andersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Andersson throws a right and a left that Sik avoids nicely.
Sik tries to bum rush Andersson with a series of wild strikes but Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sik throws out the jab.
Sik misses with a low kick.
Sik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sik lunges at Andersson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andersson's hand.
Sik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sik throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Andersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Andersson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andersson digs a good body shot into Sik's ribs.
Andersson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Sik.
Sik misses with a body shot.
Sik cracks Andersson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sik can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sik missing with a left hand there. Andersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andersson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andersson. Andersson obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Andersson finds it's way through Sik's defenses.
Andersson slips a jab from Sik.
Andersson lands with a nice combination. Sik backs away looking to recover.
Sik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andersson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sik had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sik misses with a low kick.
Sik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sik throws a hook but Andersson avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andersson.
Andersson misses the shot to the body.
Andersson scores with a jab to the body.
Andersson lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dat Sik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andersson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sik is able to avoid easily.
Sik misses with a low kick.
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sik moves away.
Sik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sik misses with the body kick
and Andersson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andersson throws a series of strikes that have Sik backpedaling.
Andersson looks to land a body kick but Sik moved away.
Sik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andersson moves out of range of the strikes.
Andersson moves forwards but Sik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sik shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sik throws a jab when Andersson was well out of range.
Dat Sik is winning the standup battle so far.
Sik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sik scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sik slips a jab from Andersson.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andersson throws a hook to the side of Sik's head but Sik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andersson.
Sik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andersson connects with a jab.
Andersson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sik's hands.
Sik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andersson.
Sik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andersson moves away from the strike by Sik.
Sik thows a body shot but no joy.
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sik manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sik misses with a hook. Andersson ducked under it nicely.
Sik checks a low kick from Andersson.
Sik misses with a hook. Andersson ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Andersson misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Andersson.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Sik.
Sik slips under a jab from Andersson.
Sik punishes Andersson's body with a nice straight punch.
Andersson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sik throws a chopping leg kick but Andersson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sik moves out of range of the strikes.
Andersson drops his hands momentarily and Sik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Andersson is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by Andersson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andersson.
Sik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andersson has time to react.
Andersson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sik finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Sik misses its intended target.
Andersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sik throws a hook but Andersson avoids it easily.
Sik misses with a straight left.
Andersson slips a straight right by Sik.
Andersson slips a jab from Sik.
The fighters circling - Andersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Sik.
Sik throws a big shot that misses.
Sik throws a shot from downtown. Andersson moves away and avoids it.
Sik tries a head kick but it misses.
Sik throws a right hand that Andersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Andersson also avoids with ease.
Sik misses with an uppercut. Andersson saw that one coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sik.
Sik throws a big shot that misses.
Andersson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sik.
Sik throws a shot from downtown. Andersson moves away and avoids it.
Andersson slips a straight right by Sik.
Andersson takes a swing at Sik's ribcage but misses.
Andersson wants to clinch but Sik slips to the side
and Sik counters with a solid body kick.
Andersson seems to have recovered his senses.
Andersson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dat Sik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sik, pushing him back against the cage.
Sik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andersson has a couple of punches blocked by Sik.
Andersson lands with a left to the head.
Andersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson misses with some punches.
Sik tries a body shot but Andersson blocks it.
Andersson working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sik.
Andersson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andersson has a couple of punches blocked by Sik.
Andersson controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sik lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sik digs a right hand into Andersson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andersson's gas tank.
Sik is leaning against Andersson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Andersson misses with the head strike.
Sik prevents Andersson from breaking the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dat Sik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sik has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 19:19
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 19:19
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 20:18
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rmarkas Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fletcher's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Keep on Lovin Me Baby by Colin James. Manny Pacquiao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Rmarkas Fletcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fletcher wants to pass the guard but Pacquiao is keeping the position.
Fletcher won't allow Pacquiao to sweep him here.
Fletcher advances position into side control!
Fletcher working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pacquiao is looking for a sweep.
Fletcher advances to full mount.
Fletcher landing shots from mount.
BOOM! Fletcher connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacquiao regains half guard.
Fletcher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pacquiao's head.
Fletcher frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher looking to control but Pacquiao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pacquiao is trying to escape the mount.
Fletcher scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pacquiao can't escape the position.
Fletcher looking to finish Pacquiao with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pacquiao!
Fletcher looking to control but Pacquiao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fletcher lands a big shot there that rocks Pacquiao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fletcher trying to control but Pacquiao is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher with the ground and pound from mount.
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!
Fletcher lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pacquiao is working to get back to half guard.
Fletcher lands a big elbow.
Fletcher with good strikes from the mount here!
Fletcher lands a nice shot to the head.
Fletcher scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pacquiao is rocked!
Pacquiao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pacquiao is squirming around, avoiding Fletcher's attempts to control the action.
Fletcher with shots to the head and body - Pacquiao looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pacquiao is still in real trouble! Can Fletcher finish him?
Pacquiao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pacquiao seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher lands a big shot there that rocks Pacquiao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fletcher scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fletcher wants to control the pace but Pacquiao is squirming around nicely.
Fletcher has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pacquiao's face.
Fletcher tries to control but Pacquiao wriggling away.
Pacquiao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fletcher lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacquiao is bucking up trying to escape but Fletcher cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher looking to control but Pacquiao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fletcher loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Pacquiao scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Fletcher land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Fletcher stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rmarkas Fletcher!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viljo Suokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blu Pisa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokas comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit - Break stuff. Pisa has chosen Party Rock Anthem as his entrance music. Blu Pisa will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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165 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Viljo Suokas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Blu Pisa!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pisa tries a head kick but it misses.
Pisa throws out a leg kick but Suokas moves out of range and Pisa only half commits.
Pisa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pisa fakes the leg kick and cracks Suokas in the body.
Blu Pisa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suokas throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pisa.
Pisa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Suokas avoids the body shot from Pisa.
Suokas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That kick from Pisa tenderised Suokas's leg. Suokas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pisa throws a leg kick which misses Suokas's front leg but catches the back leg as Suokas tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pisa throws a head kick but Suokas moves out of range.
Suokas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suokas blocks a head kick by Pisa.
An inside leg kick from Pisa misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pisa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Suokas's head.
It looks like Viljo Suokas has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Pisa misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pisa. Suokas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pisa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pisa lands a big head kick that sends Suokas tumbling to the mat! Pisa takes a step backwards and waves Suokas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Suokas is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pisa throws a sloppy head kick and Suokas moves out of range easily.
Oh Suokas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suokas lunges at Pisa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pisa's hand.
Suokas throws a lazy uppercut
and Pisa counters with a head kick that drops Suokas to the mat! Suokas scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Pisa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Suokas - just one landing.
Pisa seems to be stalking Suokas here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Suokas drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Blu Pisa!
Our winner, Blu Pisa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bull comes to the cage accompanied by Black Label Society - Fire It Up. Evans comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fcuk You - Dinooosaur kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
36 - 23 - 1 |
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188 lbs
18 - 15 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Quinton Evans!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bull moves out of range of the strikes.
Bull ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Bull motions for Evans to come forward. Bull throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bull connects with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Evans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Bull. That snapped Evans's head back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bull.
Bull fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Evans thows a body shot but no joy.
Bull shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bull showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bull is looking for a kimura here.
Bull throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans trying to control but Bull postures up.
Bull lands with a punch from half guard.
Bull not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bull has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bull lands strikes from half guard.
Evans wants to control but Bull is keeping busy.
Bull is nestled in close to Evans, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bull throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bull missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bull working over Evans with some ground and pound. Evans looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Evans looking for submissions off his back.
Evans is staying active underneath Bull, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull is pressing down on Evans's thigh, looking to free his foot. Evans is holding on for now.
Bull working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bull thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans controlling the position for now.
Nice strikes from Bull there.
Bull thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Evans's head.
Evans is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bull pulls his head out easily.
Evans moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bull throws a big elbow that misses.
Evans keeping full guard, as Bull tries to pass.
Bull pushes down on Evans's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bull.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bull won't allow Evans to sweep him here.
Bull stops Evans from standing up.
Bull is working Evans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bull trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans controls Bull momentarily but Bull frees himself.
Evans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Evans working for a triangle but Bull defends it easily.
Bull got a little sloppy there for a moment and Evans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bull has managed to get both his arms back between Evans's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bull content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Evans is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bull trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans has his foot on Bull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bull works his way back into a safe position though.
Bull might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bull's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bull trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Bull dominated that round.
That's time! Bull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bull's corner calls for a 1-2. Bull obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bull fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Evans avoids it really well and circles away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bull here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Evans works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Evans fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bull has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bull throws an overhand right that lands on Evans's shoulder, as Evans tries to avoid the shot.
Bull has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bull there as he acknowledges the shot.
Evans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Evans slips a straight right by Bull.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
Evans cracks Bull with an open hand slap.
Bull looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Bull persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.
Bull throws a hook but Evans blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bull misses with a hook.
Bull shoots in looking for a takedown. Evans tries to sprawl out of it but Bull keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Evans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Bull there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bull's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Evans connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bull scrambles back to his feet.
Bull misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Quinton Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Bull. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bull.
A telegraphed right hand from Bull misses the target.
Bull misses with a leg kick
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Bull motions for Evans to come forward. Bull throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Evans coming out on top.
Donk. Evans catches Bull right on the button with a cross.
Bull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans cracks Bull with a good jab.
Bull is rocked!
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans throws a lazy right hand but Bull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans tests Bull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bull throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bull connects with a single shot there.
Bull throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bull thuds his right hand into Evans's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Evans lands with a straight right. Bull didn't see that one coming.
Bull throws a low kick but Evans moves out of range easily.
Evans walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Bull.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bull throws a body kick that misses
and Evans counters with a series of strikes. Bull will be more careful next time no doubt.
Good shot there by Evans.
Quinton Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Evans connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Bull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bull moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bull bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Bull seems to have got his legs back now.
Bull catches Evans with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bull throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
No joy there for Bull, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bull works Evans's body with a nice hook.
Evans connects with a body shot.
Roy Bull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a body punch but Bull moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bull misses with a right hand
and Evans counters with a body kick that stops Bull in his tracks momentarily.
Bull loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
Evans throws a body punch but Bull moves out of range.
Evans works the jab nicely.
Quinton Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Bull finds it's way through Evans's defenses.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Bull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bull darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bull doesn't manage to clinch there - Evans circles away.
Bull avoids the body shot from Evans.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick from Bull.
Bull missing with a left hand there. Evans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Quinton Evans.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 19:19
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 19:19
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anton Zeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domingo Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
166 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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31
157 lbs
15 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Zeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Domingo Perez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeman throws a leg kick which misses Perez's front leg but catches the back leg as Perez tries to avoid it.
Perez throws a body kick that misses.
Perez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Zeman misses
and Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perez lands with a good body shot.
Zeman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zeman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perez. Perez obviously looking to wear him down.
Perez avoids the body shot from Zeman.
Zeman lands with a nice body kick.
Perez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zeman just misses with a punch to the body.
Perez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zeman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perez somewhat.
An inside leg kick lands from Perez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zeman.
Perez moves out of range of the strikes.
Zeman just misses with a punch to the body.
Perez looks for the body kick but Zeman saw that one coming.
Perez lands a jab.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Zeman is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez cracks Zeman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zeman walks into a straight right hand from Perez.
Perez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zeman's sensitive parts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zeman throws a leg kick which misses Perez's front leg but catches the back leg as Perez tries to avoid it.
A big right from Perez misses.
Perez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Perez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Perez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Perez fails to land with a series of punches.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Zeman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Zeman.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zeman.
Zeman is looking to score with low kicks.
Zeman avoids the body shot from Perez.
Perez misses with a low kick.
Zeman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Perez lands with a straight right. Zeman didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeman looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
Zeman throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Zeman moves away and avoids it.
Zeman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zeman.
Perez avoids the head kick by Zeman.
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Zeman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zeman misses with a straight right.
Zeman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zeman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Perez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zeman misses with a series of wild punches.
Perez walks into a jab.
Perez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perez.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perez.
Perez connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeman blocks a low kick nicely.
A leg kick checked by Perez.
Zeman connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Perez.
Perez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Perez scores with a shot to the body.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perez avoids the body shot from Zeman.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Perez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zeman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zeman misses with the head strike.
Perez decides to pull guard.
Perez is looking for a triangle but Zeman pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zeman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez wants to control but Zeman passes easily into half guard.
Zeman seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Perez wants to control but Zeman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Perez has his foot on Zeman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zeman works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Perez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zeman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Zeman is looking to wear down Perez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zeman misses with a low kick.
Zeman takes a swing at Perez's ribcage but misses.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Perez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zeman just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Zeman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Perez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Perez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zeman is just riding it out for now. Perez eventually gives up the hold.
Perez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeman is concentrating on defense, preventing Perez from advancing position.
Perez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Perez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Perez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zeman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anton Zeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez thows a huge punch but Zeman dodges it nicely.
Perez is looking for a kimura here.
Perez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Perez controlling the pace.
Zeman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Perez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez is stalling in the full guard.
Perez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Perez slips nicely into half guard.
Perez tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zeman controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez is trying to control the action in half guard but Zeman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zeman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Perez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zeman has his foot on Perez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perez works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domingo Perez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perez 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 18:20
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 18:20
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domingo Perez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Geoly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herzog comes to the cage accompanied by Takida - Curly Sue. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Herzog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Geoly!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herzog slips under a jab from Geoly.
Herzog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Geoly pinned against the cage. Geoly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Geoly throws a sloppy head kick and Herzog moves out of range easily.
Herzog throws a big shot that misses.
Geoly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A bone on bone clash there as Geoly blocks the leg kick.
Herzog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geoly was well out of range. Poor timing from Herzog.
A good leg kick by Herzog.
Geoly moves away from the strike by Herzog.
Geoly misses with a wild body shot.
Herzog wants to land a leg kick but Geoly is out of range.
Herzog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geoly moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Geoly.
Herzog digs a good hook to Geoly's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Herzog.
Geoly misses with a jab to the body
and Herzog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Geoly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Herzog is out of range and Geoly settles back down.
Geoly moves out of range as Herzog throws a body kick.
Herzog misses with a straight right.
Geoly takes a kick to the side of the head.
Herzog closes this distance looking for a takedown but Geoly circles away.
Herzog misses with an uppercut.
Geoly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Geoly, right into the meat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Geoly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Herzog has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Herzog and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Geoly misses with a low kick.
Herzog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Geoly blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geoly tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Herzog is able to avoid easily.
Geoly scores with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herzog is defended easily by Geoly.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geoly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alexander Geoly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Geoly moves out of range as Herzog throws a body kick.
Herzog misses with a wild body shot.
Geoly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Geoly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Herzog misses with a body shot.
Herzog looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Geoly!
Herzog is looking to take a break and control but Geoly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog throws an elbow but Geoly slips to the side and avoids it well.
Herzog creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Geoly sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herzog working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Herzog working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Geoly wants to control but Herzog postures up.
Herzog trying to control the action but Geoly is working from the bottom.
Geoly is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Herzog off and has taken his back!
Geoly is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Herzog just trying to survive but Geoly is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Geoly has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Herzog's body.
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.
Geoly controlling well, preventing Herzog from escaping the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Herzog as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Geoly!
Geoly lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Herzog has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geoly lands a shot to the head.
Geoly tries to get the hooks in deep but Herzog pushed the leg off.
Herzog manages to reverse the position and now he's in Geoly's guard. Nice work there by Herzog.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Herzog's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Herzog being controlled here momentarily.
Herzog is looking to work some ground and pound but Geoly has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Herzog 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!
Herzog throws a hook to the side of Geoly's head but Geoly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Herzog misses its intended target.
Herzog gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot by Herzog.
Herzog moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Herzog throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Geoly looks to land a body kick but Herzog moved away.
Geoly has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Geoly slips a jab from Herzog.
Herzog attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Herzog throws a jab but it's blocked by Geoly.
Herzog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Herzog connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Herzog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick there by Geoly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geoly throws a leg kick that misses.
Geoly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Herzog throws out the jab.
Herzog throws a body punch but Geoly moves out of range.
Geoly throws a head kick that misses.
Geoly misses with an uppercut.
Geoly blocks a head kick by Herzog.
Herzog throws a chopping leg kick but Geoly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Herzog thuds his right hand into Geoly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Herzog throws a hook to the side of Geoly's head but Geoly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Geoly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Herzog.
No joy there for Geoly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Geoly.
Geoly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alexander Geoly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog tries a head kick but it misses.
Geoly throws a series of punches but Herzog avoids them all with ease.
Herzog moves out of range of the body kick from Geoly.
Geoly throws a front kick aimed at Herzog's knee but Herzog avoids it well.
Herzog throws a leg kick but Geoly checks it.
Geoly tries to land a body kick
and Herzog counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herzog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Herzog not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Geoly is looking to control Herzog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Geoly avoid being mounted?
Herzog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Herzog not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chris Herzog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Herzog stops Geoly from getting back to his feet.
Geoly trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Geoly wants to control but Herzog is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Herzog trying to mount his opponent but Geoly defends it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Herzog is working hard here to advance position.
Geoly trying to control from the bottom.
Alexander Geoly has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Herzog shoots for a takedown but Geoly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Herzog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Geoly.
Geoly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Herzog loads up on a big right hand but Geoly slips the punch.
Herzog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geoly moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geoly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Herzog.
Herzog fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chris Herzog is winning the standup battle so far.
Herzog shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Herzog showed some decent athleticism there.
Herzog sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Geoly defending well though.
Herzog is looking to take a break and control but Geoly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Herzog throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herzog scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herzog looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Herzog throwing shots but Geoly is blocking nicely.
Herzog with the ground and pound but Geoly uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Herzog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Herzog has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 20:18
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 19:19
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chris Herzog!
Chris Herzog spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malvin Maldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humberto Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maldi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Loituma TECHNO!. Cruz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Deja Vu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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165 lbs
22 - 10 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Malvin Maldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Humberto Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maldi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cruz thinking.
Cruz moves out of range as Maldi strikes.
A jab from Maldi misses.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Maldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz scoring well with a low kick there.
Cruz throws a jab when Maldi was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Maldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maldi.
Maldi misses with a hook.
Maldi throws a good cross that connects.
Cruz throws a head kick but Maldi moves out of range.
Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maldi thows a body shot but no joy.
Maldi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cruz on his heels. He'll look to pass Cruz's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maldi.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Maldi tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maldi trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Maldi stands up over Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Maldi from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maldi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maldi with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maldi trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Maldi lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Maldi uses it to pass to side control.
Maldi trying to control the position but Cruz is working away.
Cruz is trying to control Maldi's posture but Maldi avoids it.
Maldi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldi is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Maldi working the ground and pound.
Maldi scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Maldi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maldi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maldi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Maldi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
Cruz tries to escape but Maldi is in control.
Maldi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Maldi wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cruz to see if he's OK.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz wants to control but Maldi postures up.
Maldi working the ground and pound from side control.
Maldi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldi slows the pace down in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malvin Maldi 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Maldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz takes one to the side of the head.
Maldi lands an overhand right.
Maldi throws a body kick that misses.
Maldi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Maldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Maldi misses.
Jab, jab by Cruz - just one landing.
Maldi throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Maldi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cruz momentarily.
Maldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz misses with an uppercut
and Maldi counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz defending well as Maldi loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldi checks a low kick from Cruz.
Maldi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cruz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maldi manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maldi.
Maldi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
Cruz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maldi misses with a looping left.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Maldi moves out of range easily.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldi.
Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Maldi.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Maldi is out of range.
Malvin Maldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldi throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Cruz throws a head kick but Maldi moves out of range.
Cruz slips under a jab from Maldi.
Maldi slips a straight right by Cruz.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Maldi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maldi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldi misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Maldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz lands a nice looking body shot.
Cruz takes a swing at Maldi's ribcage but misses.
Cruz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cruz connects with a solid leg kick.
Maldi fails with the takedown.
A jab from Maldi finds it's way through Cruz's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws the left hand but Maldi avoids the punch easily.
Maldi throws a low kick but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Maldi.
Malvin Maldi is winning the standup battle so far.
Maldi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to avoid it but Maldi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruz to the ground. Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cruz cracks a nice hook into Maldi's ribs.
Nice jab there from Maldi.
Maldi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maldi at a distance.
Maldi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maldi throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Maldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Cruz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maldi gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldi is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maldi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malvin Maldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Humberto Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maldi is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maldi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maldi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Malvin Maldi.
Well Maldi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 20:18
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 20:18
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malvin Maldi!
A victorious Malvin Maldi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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