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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Wiggin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Foe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
21 - 18 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Wiggin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Foe!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggin drives through and clinches with Foe against the cage.
Foe lands a takedown into guard.
Foe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Foe distracts Wiggin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foe trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiggin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wiggin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Foe trying to control but Wiggin is working from the bottom.
Foe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Andrew Wiggin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foe closes the distance and clinches.
Foe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wiggin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wiggin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiggin moves away.
Foe swats away the attempt to clinch by Wiggin.
Foe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Foe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wiggin wants to clinch
and Foe counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wiggin's guard now.
Foe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Foe trying to control but Wiggin is working from the bottom.
Foe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Foe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wiggin is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foe throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Foe throwing strikes from guard but Wiggin blocks nicely.
Foe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wiggin is keeping the position for now.
Foe trying to control but Wiggin is working from the bottom.
Foe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Foe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiggin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Foe wants to control from the top but Wiggin keeps moving.
Foe postures up.
Foe throws an elbow that misses. Wiggin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Foe's guard. Nice move by Wiggin!
Wiggin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Foe trying to keep a closed guard but Wiggin is proving a slippery customer.
Foe keeping moving, preventing Wiggin from controlling successfully.
Foe wants to hit a switch here but Wiggin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Foe there!
Wiggin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Foe's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin prevents Foe from getting the reversal.
Foe is bucking up trying to escape but Wiggin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wiggin gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Foe fails with the takedown.
Andrew Wiggin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Foe.
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!
Wiggin wants to clinch up but Foe keeps it at a distance.
Wiggin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wiggin tries to clinch but Foe is having none of it.
Wiggin is looking to clinch but Foe is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wiggin tries to clinch
and Foe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch but Foe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Foe moves into the clinch.
Foe looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Foe 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.
Wiggin tries to clinch up but Foe circles away and keeps his distance.
Foe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wiggin avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Wiggin as Foe shoots in.
Wiggin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wiggin moves to clinch but Foe breaks away
and Foe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Foe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wiggin regains guard immediately.
Wiggin pulls Foe in close to prevent any damage.
Foe landing some decent shots from guard.
Wiggin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wiggin wriggles free and stands up.
Andrew Wiggin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foe scores with a decent looking hook.
Wiggin is looking to clinch.
Wiggin moves to clinch but Foe breaks away
and Foe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Foe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wiggin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Foe lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin is trying to stand back up but Foe is controlling him
Foe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wiggin is trying to maintain the position but Foe is very close to passing his half 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!
Wiggin kicks off Foe and gets to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wiggin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Foe wants a takedown but no success here.
Andrew Wiggin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Foe.
Foe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wiggin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wiggin tries to clinch there but Foe circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Foe. Those never looked like landing.
Wiggin tries to clinch but Foe is having none of it.
Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wiggin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Foe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Foe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wiggin pinned against the cage. Wiggin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Foe shoots in for a takedown but Wiggin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Foe is breathing heavily.
Wiggin wants to clinch.
Wiggin wants to clinch
and Foe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wiggin thinking.
Foe rushes Wiggin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wiggin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Foe up against the cage.
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but Foe blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin misses with a knee to the head.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Foe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wiggin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Foe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Foe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wiggin lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Joe Foe has been cut.
Wiggin lands a knee to the head.
Wiggin lands an elbow that stopped Foe in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Wiggin lands a good knee to the midsection. Foe won't want to take too many of those.
Foe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wiggin is defending well.
Wiggin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Foe blocks it with crossed arms.
Wiggin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wiggin looking to throw knees to the head but Foe is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wiggin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wiggin is trying to maintain a safe position but Foe gets an underhook and turns Wiggin into the cage.
Wiggin trying to land knees to the body.
Foe wants the takedown. Wiggin is fighting it off but Foe persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wiggin's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Foe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Foe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wiggin moves in looking to clinch but Foe pushes him off.
Wiggin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foe drives through and clinches with Wiggin against the cage.
Foe gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Foe won't allow Wiggin to sweep him here.
Wiggin is working hard here to advance position.
Foe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Foe wants to control from the top but Wiggin keeps moving.
Wiggin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Foe postures up and lands a big shot to Wiggin's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin wants to stand but Foe is controlling the position.
Foe trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiggin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wiggin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Foe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wiggin tries to clinch there but Foe circles away.
Wiggin is looking to clinch.
Foe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Foe shoots in and drives through. Wiggin sprawls well.
Wiggin doesn't manage to clinch there - Foe circles away.
Wiggin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wiggin closes the distance and pushes Foe back into the cage.
Wiggin crunches a lovely knee into Foe's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foe can't get the takedown.
Foe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Foe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wiggin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Andrew Wiggin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Foe.
Wiggin tries to clinch up.
Wiggin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Foe swats away the attempt to clinch by Wiggin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foe.
Foe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andrew Wiggin is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foe forces Wiggin back against the cage and clinches.
Wiggin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Foe is keeping busy.
Foe drags the fight down to the ground.
Wiggin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Foe is proving hard to escape from.
Wiggin throwing strikes but missing.
Wiggin postures up in Foe's guard and throws a big left but Foe blocks it.
Foe trying to keep a closed guard but Wiggin is proving a slippery customer.
Wiggin wanted to stand there but Foe had control of the position.
Foe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wiggin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wiggin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Foe is on top in guard.
Foe is pushing down on Wiggin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wiggin is fighting to maintain full guard but Foe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Foe stops Wiggin from getting back to his feet.
Foe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wiggin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Foe is looking to take a break and control but Wiggin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andrew Wiggin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Joe Foe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wiggin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Foe.
I've got Foe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Foe!
Joe Foe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Bredenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Harkimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bredenberg's entrance music is Heja Bamse. A fine choice. Keijo Harkimo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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290 lbs
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285 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emmanuel Bredenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keijo Harkimo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bredenberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bredenberg lands some shots froms side control.
Bredenberg in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bredenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harkimo keeps working.
Bredenberg misses with the ground and pound.
Harkimo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bredenberg.
You can see the frustration on Harkimo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bredenberg 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.
Bredenberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harkimo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harkimo sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bredenberg wants to pass the guard but Harkimo is defending well.
Bredenberg stalling.
Harkimo is trying to control but can't.
Bredenberg is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bredenberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Bredenberg is looking for a kimura but Harkimo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bredenberg to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bredenberg is looking to take a break and control but Harkimo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkimo is defending against the submission attempts here by Bredenberg.
Bredenberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bredenberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bredenberg stalling away here and it's allowed Harkimo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bredenberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bredenberg trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Harkimo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harkimo is one step ahead there.
Bredenberg is working hard here to advance position.
Bredenberg looking for a guillotine here but Harkimo defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Bredenberg dominated that round.
That's time! Bredenberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bredenberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Harkimo is staying active underneath Bredenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harkimo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bredenberg is working away from the top position though.
Harkimo wants to get back to his feet.
Harkimo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bredenberg.
Bredenberg is thwarting Harkimo's attempts to control the position.
Harkimo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bredenberg controlling the pace.
Bredenberg tries to pass to full mount but Harkimo defends it.
Bredenberg seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Harkimo has recovered full guard.
Harkimo keeping moving, preventing Bredenberg from controlling successfully.
Bredenberg looking to sit in guard and control but Harkimo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harkimo misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harkimo with a hook.
Harkimo connects with a looping right hand.
Some wild striking there from Harkimo.
Bredenberg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bredenberg lands a nice forearm strike.
Bredenberg advances to mount.
Bredenberg controlling the pace for now.
Harkimo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg controlling from mount.
Harkimo tries to hold on but Bredenberg pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bredenberg lands with some strikes.
Bredenberg thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bredenberg controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Bredenberg dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bredenberg.
Harkimo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harkimo throws a big shot that misses.
Harkimo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Harkimo looks for the body kick but Bredenberg saw that one coming.
A big right from Bredenberg misses.
Bredenberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Bredenberg misses its intended target.
Harkimo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harkimo. Bredenberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harkimo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harkimo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Harkimo throws a right hand that Bredenberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Bredenberg also avoids with ease.
Bredenberg closes the distance and clinches up with Harkimo, looking for a takedown. Bredenberg pushes Harkimo against the cage but Harkimo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bredenberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harkimo defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Bredenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkimo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bredenberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harkimo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harkimo is looking to clinch.
Harkimo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harkimo.
Harkimo looks to throw the jab but Bredenberg is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Harkimo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Harkimo blocks the low kick.
Harkimo is looking to slow Bredenberg down with leg kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Bredenberg with that takedown attempt.
Harkimo lands a jab to Bredenberg's midsection.
Harkimo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harkimo lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkimo moves in looking to clinch but Bredenberg pushes him off.
Harkimo swinging wildly here.
Bredenberg needs to keep his hands up - Harkimo had a free shot at his head there.
Harkimo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bredenberg.
Keijo Harkimo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bredenberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harkimo lands a really nice looking cross but Bredenberg seems unphased.
Harkimo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bredenberg if he has to take too many more of those.
Harkimo scores with a hook to the body. Bredenberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harkimo lands with a nice combination. Bredenberg backs away looking to recover.
Bredenberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Harkimo.
Decent striking displayed by Harkimo there.
Bredenberg drops his hands momentarily and Harkimo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bredenberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Bredenberg.
A combination from Harkimo does no damage.
Harkimo throws out a leg kick but Bredenberg moves out of range and Harkimo only half commits.
Emmanuel Bredenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bredenberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bredenberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bredenberg fails with the takedown.
Harkimo throws a chopping leg kick but Bredenberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Keijo Harkimo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left and a right from Harkimo both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bredenberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harkimo throws a one two combo.
Bredenberg is rocked!
Harkimo throws an off balance right hand
and Bredenberg counters with a single leg into guard. Harkimo didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harkimo holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg trying to control but Harkimo is working from the bottom.
Harkimo is trying to keep Bredenberg in close.
Bredenberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Keijo Harkimo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bredenberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harkimo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harkimo misses the shot to the body.
Bredenberg drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bredenberg looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keijo Harkimo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bredenberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Bredenberg!
Emmanuel Bredenberg really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sparta Fightware logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balu Baluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez comes to the cage accompanied by Cool Your Engines. The crowd seem to be enjoying Baluu's choice of entrance music: WALK - Pantera. 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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165 lbs
19 - 11 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balu Baluu!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baluu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Baluu is looking to score with low kicks.
Martinez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baluu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
Martinez thows a leg kick but Baluu checks it
and Martinez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good work by Baluu as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Martinez finds it's way through Baluu's defenses.
Martinez stuns Baluu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Martinez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Baluu throws a combination. Martinez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Baluu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martinez is out of range and Baluu settles back down.
Martinez cracks Baluu with a good jab.
Martinez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baluu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martinez scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Martinez.
Martinez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baluu defends it nicely.
Martinez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baluu lands a nice shot that snaps Martinez's head back.
Martinez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baluu is looking to slow Martinez down with leg kicks.
Martinez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baluu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baluu tries a head kick but it misses.
Martinez cracks a nice hook into Baluu's ribs.
Baluu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baluu misses with an uppercut.
Baluu misses with an uppercut
and Martinez counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Martinez tenderised Baluu's leg. Baluu is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. Baluu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baluu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baluu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baluu throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez avoids the body shot from Baluu.
Baluu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
Baluu misses with a low kick.
Baluu lands with a hook. Martinez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Martinez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Baluu throws a jab when Martinez was well out of range.
Baluu throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Martinez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martinez lands in his opponent's guard.
Martinez is looking to work some ground and pound but Baluu has wrist control.
Baluu looking for a sweep. Not yet Baluu, not yet.
Martinez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baluu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Baluu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez working some strikes from top position.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Baluu keeps moving.
Martinez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baluu is keeping the position for now.
Baluu is trying to hold Martinez in close to prevent damage but Martinez has managed to pass into half guard.
Baluu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Martinez won't allow Baluu to get back to his feet.
Baluu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez passes Baluu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Baluu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martinez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Baluu tries to kick Martinez off but Martinez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Martinez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baluu has hold of Martinez's hands but Martinez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Martinez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Martinez avoids the attempt from Baluu to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baluu is squirming around, avoiding Martinez's attempts to control the action.
Martinez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Baluu looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Martinez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Martinez just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baluu's head.
Martinez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baluu.
Baluu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baluu looks to land a combination but Martinez avoids it well.
Martinez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baluu is out of range and Martinez settles back down.
Baluu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Martinez takes a step back to recover.
Martinez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baluu throws a lazy right hand but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martinez loads up on a big right hand but Baluu slips the punch.
Baluu lands with a kick to the temple. Martinez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Martinez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baluu.
Martinez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez is trying to control. Baluu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martinez wants to free his trapped foot but Baluu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Martinez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baluu has hold of Martinez's hands but Martinez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Martinez throwing shots but Baluu is blocking nicely.
Martinez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baluu tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
Martinez is trying to control. Baluu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martinez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baluu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
Martinez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Martinez.
Martinez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martinez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martinez drops an elbow to the side of Baluu's head.
Martinez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but Baluu defending well.
Baluu manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martinez wants to control but Baluu is keeping him busy.
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baluu regains half guard, as Martinez was trying to land strikes.
Martinez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez 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.
Baluu is trying to stand back up but Martinez is controlling him
Martinez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Martinez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Martinez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baluu trying to control but Martinez postures up.
Martinez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martinez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martinez lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Martinez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Martinez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martinez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baluu misses with a wild body shot.
Martinez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baluu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martinez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baluu. That one must have hurt.
Baluu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martinez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Martinez scores with a jab. Baluu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Martinez thows a body shot but no joy.
Baluu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinez.
Martinez takes a swing at Baluu's ribcage but misses.
Baluu throws a nice looking combination but Martinez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martinez tries to score with a low kick but Baluu moves his leg out of the way.
Baluu moves into the clinch successfully.
Martinez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balu Baluu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baluu misses with a hook. Martinez ducked under it nicely.
Baluu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinez manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Martinez.
Martinez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Martinez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baluu.
Martinez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Martinez throws a jab when Baluu was well out of range.
Martinez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martinez connects with an inside leg kick.
Martinez avoids the head kick by Baluu.
A big left from Martinez misses.
Baluu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Martinez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baluu 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.
Balu Baluu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Baluu.
Martinez looks to throw the jab but Baluu is out of range.
Richard Martinez is winning the standup battle so far.
Baluu lands with a slapping head kick.
Martinez misses the jab.
A big left from Baluu misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baluu dodges the punch combination from Martinez.
Baluu lands with a cross.
Baluu blocks a leg kick.
Martinez moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch combination from Martinez misses.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Martinez to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baluu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martinez.
Richard Martinez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baluu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Martinez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baluu defends it nicely.
Martinez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martinez lands in his opponent's guard.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses. Baluu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martinez's guard. Nice move by Baluu!
Baluu stopping the sweep attempt from Martinez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baluu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baluu wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Martinez looking to control.
Baluu 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martinez looking for a guillotine here but Baluu defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martinez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Martinez!
Richard Martinez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that CEC Nutrition Q160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Lavronenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lavronenko's entrance music is Ex-Sektor Gaza - 'Dopilsya'. A fine choice. Irwin has chosen AC/DC - T.N.T as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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212 lbs
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212 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Lavronenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwin misses with an uppercut
and Lavronenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lavronenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Irwin sprawls well initially but Lavronenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lavronenko is nestled in close to Irwin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lavronenko prevents Irwin from standing back up.
Lavronenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lavronenko.
Lavronenko not doing much here.
Lavronenko is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lavronenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko landing with the ground and pound.
Irwin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lavronenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Irwin is keeping the position for now.
Lavronenko wants to control from the top but Irwin keeps moving.
Lavronenko 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lavronenko trying to control but Irwin is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Lavronenko.
Irwin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paul Irwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irwin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Irwin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irwin. Lavronenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irwin throws a hook but Lavronenko blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko blocks a jab.
Irwin staying out of range there.
Irwin lands with a good body shot.
Irwin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Irwin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Irwin misses with a wild body shot.
Irwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lavronenko.
Irwin misses with a double jab
letting Lavronenko counter with a right hand.
Irwin throws a right and a left that Lavronenko avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin blocks a jab.
Lavronenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lavronenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lavronenko misses with a straight right.
Irwin stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Lavronenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lavronenko slips a jab from Irwin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irwin misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Irwin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lavronenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Lavronenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Irwin connects with a leg kick. Lavronenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Irwin lands the left hand.
Irwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Irwin.
Irwin throws a series of punches but Lavronenko avoids them all with ease.
Irwin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch combination from Irwin misses.
Lavronenko moves out of range as Irwin strikes.
Good exchange - Irwin coming out on top.
Lavronenko moves out of range as Irwin strikes.
Lavronenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Irwin pinned against the cage. Irwin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Irwin 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Irwin's head.
Lavronenko drops his hands momentarily and Irwin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lavronenko throws a lazy right hand but Irwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lavronenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Irwin. Irwin obviously looking to wear him down.
Lavronenko shoots in and drives through. Irwin sprawls well.
Lavronenko throws a right hand that misses
letting Irwin counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Irwin there.
Lavronenko blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lavronenko has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Lavronenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Irwin cracks the inside of Lavronenko's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lavronenko fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Lavronenko misses the target.
Irwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lavronenko throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Irwin misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lavronenko. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Irwin, right into the meat.
Irwin throws a poor cross that misses
and Irwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lavronenko just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lavronenko misses the target.
Lavronenko cracks Irwin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Irwin connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Lavronenko is just out of range.
Lavronenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Irwin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lavronenko.
Irwin ducks under a wild hook from Lavronenko.
Irwin stuffs the takedown.
Lavronenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lavronenko is looking to take a break and control but Irwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lavronenko is taking a breather. Irwin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Irwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Irwin lands with a right hand.
Irwin throws a hook but Lavronenko blocks it.
Lavronenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irwin.
Irwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lavronenko.
Lavronenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Irwin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Irwin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lavronenko has time to react.
Lavronenko staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lavronenko.
Lavronenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.
Irwin throws a hook but Lavronenko avoids it easily.
Lavronenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lavronenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
Irwin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab by Lavronenko.
Paul Irwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Irwin finds it's way through Lavronenko's defenses.
Lavronenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lavronenko moves out of range of the body kick from Irwin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Lavronenko is just out of range.
A big left from Irwin misses.
Lavronenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Irwin misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irwin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lavronenko on the side of the head.
Lavronenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Irwin.
Irwin looks to land a combination but Lavronenko avoids it well.
Lavronenko throws a hook to the side of Irwin's head but Irwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lavronenko misses with a jab to the body
and Irwin counters with a left and a right that stings Lavronenko.
Irwin misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Lavronenko.
Irwin throws the left hand but Lavronenko avoids the punch easily.
Lavronenko throws a shot from downtown. Irwin moves away and avoids it.
Irwin thows a body shot but no joy.
Lavronenko misses with a body shot
and Irwin counters with an outside leg kick.
Lavronenko missing with a left hand there. Irwin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Irwin throws a leg kick but Lavronenko moved away.
Irwin throws a series of punches but Lavronenko moves out of range.
Irwin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lavronenko's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko throws a looping overhand right but Irwin ducks down to avoid it.
Lavronenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irwin.
Nice body punch from Irwin.
Paul Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Lavronenko is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lavronenko. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Irwin.
Irwin throws a shot from downtown. Lavronenko moves away and avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Irwin. Those never looked like landing.
Irwin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lavronenko loads up on a big right hand but Irwin slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Irwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Irwin 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Irwin!
Our winner, Paul Irwin, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fincent LeBlond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Edwards might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Like a surgeon. LeBlond has chosen Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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237 lbs
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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
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fincent LeBlond!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and LeBlond counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Edwards throws a head kick that LeBlond semi-blocks.
It looks like Fincent LeBlond has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LeBlond.
Good leg kick by LeBlond there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LeBlond tries for a takedown but Edwards circles away easily
and Edwards counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Edwards lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
LeBlond dodges the punch combination from Edwards.
Edwards doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Edwards throws a leg kick but LeBlond sees it coming and moves out of range.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
LeBlond looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by LeBlond.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LeBlond throws a leg kick
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
LeBlond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
LeBlond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edwards throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Edwards tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and LeBlond counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Edwards's face as LeBlond controls the position.
LeBlond looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Edwards regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to get to full guard but LeBlond has control of the leg.
Edwards tries to regain full guard. Instead though, LeBlond has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
LeBlond wants to control but Edwards has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
LeBlond moves nicely into side control.
LeBlond is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Edwards has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond swings around for an armbar but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into LeBlond's guard.
LeBlond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edwards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBlond is looking for a triangle but Edwards pushes his legs off easily.
Edwards avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Edwards is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Edwards has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Edwards has gone for a leg lock! LeBlond slips out almost immediately though and dives into Edwards's guard.
Edwards wants to sweep here but LeBlond controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Edwards is trying to keep LeBlond in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlond won't allow Edwards to sweep him here.
Edwards is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edwards is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Blake Edwards.
Edwards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LeBlond misses with a head kick.
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 Blake Edwards will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fincent LeBlond's cut.
That's time! Edwards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Edwards lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
LeBlond throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edwards tried to score with a low kick but LeBlond checks it.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
LeBlond wants to clinch.
Edwards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LeBlond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
LeBlond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
LeBlond bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBlond misses with a body kick.
Edwards tries to clinch up.
Edwards throws a body punch but LeBlond moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlond does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
LeBlond looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LeBlond doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Edwards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LeBlond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Edwards throws a half hearted mid kick.
LeBlond slips under a jab.
LeBlond has a takedown stuffed.
Edwards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and LeBlond counters with a single leg into guard. Edwards didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBlond slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
LeBlond is trying to move to mount but Edwards reverses beautifully and ends up in LeBlond's guard.
Edwards looking to sit in guard and control but LeBlond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeBlond trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom.
Fincent LeBlond has got the better of the ground game so far.
LeBlond stops Edwards from standing up.
LeBlond trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeBlond looking to sit in guard and control but Edwards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
LeBlond keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Edwards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeBlond keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Edwards lands a couple of decent looking shots.
LeBlond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edwards.
Edwards lands a couple of decent looking shots.
LeBlond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Edwards wants to control from the top but LeBlond keeps moving.
LeBlond is looking to sweep but instead, Edwards has passed into half guard.
LeBlond gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edwards wants to control from the top but LeBlond keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Edwards is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Edwards cracks LeBlond with a solid left hand.
Edwards wants to control from the top but LeBlond keeps moving.
LeBlond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LeBlond keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edwards is really struggling to control LeBlond but he's trying to hold on to the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Edwards is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Edwards dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fincent LeBlond's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Edwards throws a hook but LeBlond avoids it easily.
Blake Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards throws out a loose jab but LeBlond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Edwards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fincent LeBlond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards misses with a straight right.
LeBlond shoots for a takedown but Edwards saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
LeBlond doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Edwards moves out of range of the leg kick from LeBlond.
LeBlond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LeBlond throws a head kick that misses.
LeBlond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBlond 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. LeBlond looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
LeBlond is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Edwards wants to control but LeBlond is keeping him busy.
LeBlond tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edwards wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Edwards creates some space and throws a big elbow, but LeBlond sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Edwards trying to control the action but LeBlond is working from the bottom.
LeBlond is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Edwards creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Edwards trying to control the position but LeBlond is working away.
LeBlond tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edwards wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
LeBlond sneaks back into half guard.
LeBlond wants to control but Edwards passes into side.
Edwards taking a breather here.
LeBlond tries to buck Edwards off but Edwards is having none of it.
Fincent LeBlond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blake Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is working to avoid the ground and pound but Edwards connects with a decent elbow.
Edwards trying to control the action but LeBlond is working from the bottom.
Edwards lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
LeBlond tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edwards is trying to get an arm triangle but LeBlond is defending well.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but LeBlond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LeBlond manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Edwards pushes past his half guard into mount!
LeBlond is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards looking to control and managing it successfully.
Edwards punishing his opponent with strikes.
Edwards controlling his opponent.
LeBlond is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBlond is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edwards has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Edwards!
Blake Edwards 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rampe Rovio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rovio comes into the arena with Boom City blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rampe Rovio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Garnett!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rovio misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Garnett.
Garnett has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rovio.
Rovio lands a head shot.
Garnett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Garnett scores with the left hand. Rovio knows he should have avoided that one.
Rovio misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Rovio there.
Rovio is looking to clinch but Garnett is avoiding it.
Rovio throws a good cross that connects.
Garnett missing with a left hand there. Rovio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rovio blocks a leg kick.
Rovio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garnett rushes Rovio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rovio working aggressively here.
Rovio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garnett pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rovio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garnett checks it well.
Rovio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garnett.
Garnett catches Rovio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garnett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rovio moves away.
Garnett misses with a body kick.
Rovio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garnett was well out of range. Poor timing from Rovio.
Rovio looking to score a takedown here. Garnett is defending well but Rovio drives through and ends up in Garnett's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rovio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rovio won't allow Garnett to get back to his feet.
Rovio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovio throws a big right hand that misses.
Rovio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rovio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rovio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rovio wants to control from the top but Garnett keeps moving.
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!
Rovio throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garnett keeping full guard, as Rovio tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rovio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovio postures up in Garnett's guard and throws a big left but Garnett blocks it.
Rovio throwing strikes from guard but Garnett blocks nicely.
Rovio stops Garnett from standing up.
Rovio passes into half guard.
Rovio throwing shots but Garnett is blocking nicely.
Rovio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rovio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garnett defends it well.
Rovio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovio working Garnett over with strikes.
Garnett is in trouble now - Rovio has advanced to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Rovio there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rovio throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Rovio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rovio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garnett is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Rovio there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rampe Rovio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rovio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garnett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rovio was well out of range. Poor timing from Garnett.
Rovio slips a jab from Garnett.
Rovio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rovio looks to land a right hand but Garnett moved out of range.
Rovio works Garnett's body with a nice hook.
Rovio with a hook.
Rovio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rovio throws a head kick that misses.
Rovio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garnett throws a sloppy head kick and Rovio moves out of range easily.
Rampe Rovio is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Rovio. Beautiful body shot.
Garnett avoids the head kick by Rovio.
Rovio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garnett was well out of range. Poor timing from Rovio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garnett defends it nicely.
Garnett scores with a head kick.
Rovio misses with a looping right.
Rovio dips to his left and cracks Garnett with an uppercut!
Rovio swings for the body but Garnett moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rovio. Garnett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garnett just misses with a punch to the body.
Rovio dives in and grabs Garnett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garnett pushes down on Rovio's head and hops out.
Garnett lands a leg kick that knocks Rovio off balance momentarily.
Rovio lands with a right hand.
Rovio throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovio throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Garnett to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rovio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kevin Garnett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rovio lands with a right hand.
Rovio throws a right hand that Garnett ducks under and follows up with a left that Garnett also avoids with ease.
Garnett has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rovio thows a body shot but no joy.
Rovio throws a right and a left that Garnett avoids nicely.
Rampe Rovio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garnett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rovio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garnett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garnett misses the jab.
Rovio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garnett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rovio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rovio misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Garnett!
Rovio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garnett.
Rovio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garnett looks for the body kick but Rovio saw that one coming.
Rovio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rovio just misses with a punch to the body.
Rovio throws a looping overhand right but Garnett ducks down to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rovio tries to break the clinch but Garnett is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovio pushes Garnett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garnett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rovio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rovio jumps guard but Garnett turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rampe Rovio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rovio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garnett backwards.
Rovio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rovio looks to score with a jab to the body but Garnett is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rovio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rovio tries a low kick but Garnett avoids it.
Rovio just misses with a punch to the body.
Rovio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rovio. Garnett shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rampe Rovio dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rovio misses with a leg kick.
Rovio looks to score with a jab to the body but Garnett is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Garnett.
Rovio lands a nice looking body kick.
Rovio looks to land a combination but Garnett avoids it well.
Garnett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rovio was well out of range. Poor timing from Garnett.
Rovio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rovio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Rovio does it's job there.
Rovio shoots in but Garnett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garnett cracks Rovio with a good jab.
Rovio fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovio throws a hook to the side of Garnett's head but Garnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rovio misses the jab.
Rovio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garnett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garnett misses with a body shot.
Garnett lands a head shot.
Rovio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Garnett.
Rovio walks into a straight right hand from Garnett.
Rovio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garnett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garnett throws a sloppy head kick and Rovio moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garnett.
Horrible takedown by Rovio or perhaps it was just good defense by Garnett which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rampe Rovio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garnett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rovio can pounce on him.
Garnett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garnett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rovio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garnett tries a head kick but it misses.
Garnett scores with a jab.
Garnett punishes Rovio's body with a nice straight punch.
Rovio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Garnett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rovio momentarily.
Garnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rovio.
Garnett throws a body punch but Rovio moves out of range.
Garnett tries a head kick but it misses.
Rovio is looking to wear down Garnett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovio misses with a two punch combination.
Garnett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rovio throws the left hand but Garnett avoids the punch easily.
Rovio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garnett. Garnett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rovio lands a leg kick that knocks Garnett off balance momentarily.
Garnett misses with a few strikes there.
Rovio scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rampe Rovio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rovio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garnett manages to avoid it.
Rovio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rovio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garnett misses with a looping right.
Rovio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garnett's calf.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovio is looking to break free of the clinch but Garnett has double underhooks.
Rovio scores with a shot to the side of Garnett's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rovio pushes Garnett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rovio manages to break the clinch.
Rovio swings for the body but Garnett moves out of range.
Kevin Garnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Garnett - that will leave a mark!
Rovio connects with a body shot that sends Garnett's belly button to the back.
A shot to the body from Rovio misses
and Garnett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rovio thinking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garnett tries a head kick but it misses.
Rovio connects with a body shot that sends Garnett's belly button to the back.
Garnett misses with an uppercut. Rovio saw that one coming.
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 Rampe Rovio.
Well Rovio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rampe Rovio!
During a confident post fight interview, Rampe Rovio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zachariah Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wayne might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Open your eyes before you die!. Stout is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Disturbed - Criminal. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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166 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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31
168 lbs
23 - 20 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zachariah Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Stout!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Stout uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stout doesn't seem bothered though.
Wayne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Stout checks it.
Stout uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Stout fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wayne is out of range.
Stout throws a push kick but Wayne slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stout. Wayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wayne 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.
Stout throws a series of punches but Wayne avoids them all with ease.
Wayne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stout.
Wayne connects with a body shot that sends Stout's belly button to the back.
Stout uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Stout throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Zachariah Wayne has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stout misses the shot to the body.
Stout scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wayne doesn't seem bothered though.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stout.
Wayne lands a head shot.
It looks like Sam Stout has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Stout throws a sloppy body shot
and Stout takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wayne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stout swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wayne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stout throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wayne.
Stout is looking to chop away at Wayne's legs.
An inside leg kick from Stout misses.
Wayne connects with a body shot that sends Stout's belly button to the back.
Wayne lands a nice shot to the body.
Wayne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stout tries to move into range but Wayne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wayne lands a jab to Stout's midsection.
Stout looks winded!
The fighters circling - Stout throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stout has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wayne.
Wayne lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne connects with a right hand. Stout shakes it off.
Wayne moves out of range of the leg kick from Stout.
Stout swings for the body but Wayne moves out of range.
Stout cracks Wayne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wayne scores with a shot to the body.
Stout takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wayne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stout at a distance.
Good exchange - Wayne coming out on top.
Stout throws a leg kick that misses.
Wayne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wayne lands a leg kick that knocks Stout off balance momentarily.
Stout looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stout is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wayne rather than just go for the knockout.
Wayne thuds his right hand into Stout's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stout takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stout is rocked!
Stout ducks straight into an uppercut from Wayne and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Stout manages to regain guard straight away.
Stout is still in real trouble! Can Wayne finish him?
Wayne keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stout's head.
Wayne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne postures up and lands a big shot to Stout's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wayne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wayne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stout avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wayne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wayne working some strikes from top position.
Wayne postures up.
Wayne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wayne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne scores with punches from side control.
Wayne is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stout's shoulder. That is not cool.
Stout takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wayne grinds an elbow into Stout's temple.
You can see the frustration on Stout's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Wayne are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stout wants to control but Wayne postures up.
Wayne working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Wayne stalls from top position.
Wayne working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wayne moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stout seems to have recovered his senses.
Stout takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Stout avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wayne.
Wayne working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wayne trying to control the position but Stout is working away.
Wayne looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stout is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachariah Wayne dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wayne lands with a good body shot.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Wayne thuds a left hand into Stout's body.
Stout thows a body shot but no joy.
Wayne lands a nice hook to Stout's body. Stout takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
Stout throws a jab but it's blocked by Wayne.
Stout takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Stout misses its intended target.
Stout throws a shot to the body.
Stout thows a leg kick but Wayne checks it
and Wayne counters with a good low kick that Stout was not able to check.
Stout misses with a looping left.
A combination from Stout does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne lands a jab to the head.
Wayne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stout can do to turn this around?
Wayne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stout.
Wayne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
Stout takes one on the button.
Wayne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wayne checks a low kick from Stout.
Wayne looks to throw the jab but Stout is out of range.
Stout throws a front kick aimed at Wayne's knee but Wayne avoids it well.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stout was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Wayne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stout tries to score with a low kick but Wayne moves his leg out of the way.
Stout is breathing heavily.
Stout takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Stout slips the punch.
Wayne scores with a jab to the body.
Stout scores with a head kick. Wayne tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stout throws out a powerful jab.
Wayne lands a lovely overhand right.
Wayne connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stout with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wayne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stout sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stout ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wayne lands a right hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Wayne scores with a four punch combination!
Wayne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wayne lands with a cross.
Stout staying out of range there.
Wayne throws out a powerful jab.
Wayne scores with the left hand. Stout knows he should have avoided that one.
Stout throws a leg kick that misses.
Wayne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wayne lunges at Stout with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stout's hand.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is looking to chop away at Stout's legs.
Stout misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wayne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wayne clobbers Stout with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wayne tests Stout's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stout takes one to the side of the head.
Zachariah Wayne is winning the standup battle so far.
Wayne throws a hook but Stout avoids it easily.
Stout swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wayne bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Stout! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
That has opened up Sam Stout'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!
Wayne wants to pass the guard but Stout is keeping the position.
Wayne throws a strike but Stout rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wayne wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stout is now in half guard.
Wayne 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.
Stout is thwarting Wayne's attempts to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wayne is staying active underneath Stout, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachariah Wayne dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Wayne throws a lazy right hand but Stout sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wayne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stout throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stout throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wayne.
Wayne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stout tried to score with a low kick but Wayne checks it.
Stout misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
Wayne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wayne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wayne digs a good hook to Stout's body.
Stout throws a wild body kick that Wayne sees coming a mile off.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne pushes Stout up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stout's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wayne misses with an uppercut. Stout saw that one coming.
Wayne with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Stout has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stout tries to work over Wayne's front leg with a kick but Wayne checks it.
Wayne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stout moves out of range of the strikes.
Stout misses with a low kick as Wayne jumps back.
Stout connects with a solid leg kick.
Wayne lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stout takes a step back to recover.
Stout takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wayne misses with a looping left.
Wayne lands a jab to Stout's midsection.
Wayne throws out a leg kick but Stout moves out of range and Wayne only half commits.
Wayne scores with a nice right hand.
Stout throws a leg kick but Wayne checks it.
Wayne connects with a leg kick. Stout looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wayne checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stout there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stout closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wayne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Stout.
Stout needs to keep his hands up - Wayne had a free shot at his head there.
Wayne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wayne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stout misses with the body kick
and Wayne counters with a huge left! Stout is in big trouble! He's backing up but Wayne isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Stout from any more damage. A dominating finish by Wayne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zachariah Wayne!
Our winner, Zachariah Wayne, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mulroon Deforz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olli Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen has chosen Prodigy - Poison as his entrance music. Olli Jokinen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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32
184 lbs
26 - 11 - 1 |
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37
185 lbs
38 - 17 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mulroon Deforz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deforz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jokinen can pounce on him.
Jokinen throws a body kick that misses
and Deforz counters with a nice kick to the body.
Deforz misses with a wild body shot.
Deforz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Deforz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Deforz, as that shot connected.
Mulroon Deforz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deforz misses with a low kick as Jokinen jumps back.
Good work by Deforz as he checks the leg kick.
Jokinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deforz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen digs a good body shot into Deforz's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Deforz misses
and Jokinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Deforz lands a body shot.
Deforz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Deforz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Deforz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Deforz misses with a head kick.
Jokinen blocks the body kick.
Deforz throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Deforz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jokinen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Deforz. That one must have hurt.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deforz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deforz tries to close the distance and clinch but Jokinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deforz is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deforz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deforz with a jab.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Deforz's head backwards.
Jokinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Deforz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deforz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jokinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deforz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jokinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen punishes Deforz's body with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen misses with a left hand
and Deforz counters with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Deforz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jokinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jokinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Deforz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Deforz scoring well with a low kick there.
Jokinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Deforz. Deforz obviously looking to wear him down.
Jokinen misses the jab.
Deforz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jokinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Deforz.
Deforz throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen moves out of range as Deforz strikes.
Deforz misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Deforz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen blocks a leg kick.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Deforz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Deforz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Deforz throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Jokinen counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Deforz.
Deforz tries to work over Jokinen's front leg with a kick but Jokinen checks it.
Deforz misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mulroon Deforz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Deforz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deforz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jokinen throws a head kick that Deforz semi-blocks.
Deforz scores with the left hand. Jokinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Deforz misses with an uppercut.
Deforz throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Deforz sizes up Jokinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Deforz misses with a head kick.
Deforz misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen throws an off balance right hand
and Deforz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deforz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Deforz finds it's way round the side to connect with Jokinen's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deforz scores with a nice body kick.
Mulroon Deforz is winning the standup battle so far.
Deforz tries to score with a low kick but Jokinen moves his leg out of the way.
Deforz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Deforz.
Deforz misses with a body kick.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deforz.
A head kick by Deforz misses
and Deforz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen blocks the body kick.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deforz avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Deforz connects with an inside leg kick.
Deforz lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deforz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jokinen has time to react.
Deforz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jokinen. That one must have hurt.
A shot to the liver by Deforz. Beautiful body shot.
Deforz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jokinen's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Deforz.
Deforz throws a solid leg kick but Jokinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Deforz.
Deforz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jokinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deforz misses with a looping left.
Deforz throws a poor cross that misses
and Jokinen counters with a thumping low kick.
Deforz throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Deforz moves out of range as Jokinen throws a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Jokinen blocks the low kick.
Deforz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a hook but Deforz blocks it.
Jokinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab lands there for Jokinen.
Deforz throws a sloppy head kick
and Jokinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deforz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab by Deforz.
Jokinen cracks Deforz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deforz wants to slow Jokinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Jokinen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Deforz backs up against the cage.
Deforz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice jab there from Deforz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deforz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Deforz tries to land a front kick but Jokinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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 Mulroon Deforz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Deforz throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Deforz. That's going to slow Jokinen down.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Deforz moves out of range.
Jokinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good work by Deforz as he checks the leg kick.
Deforz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jokinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Deforz.
Deforz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jokinen is able to avoid easily.
Deforz with a nice cross.
Jokinen misses with a body kick.
Deforz takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deforz. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deforz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jokinen under the eye.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deforz throws a body kick that misses
and Jokinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Deforz moves away and avoids it.
Deforz cracks a nice hook into Jokinen's ribs.
Jokinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Deforz counters with a series of strikes. Jokinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deforz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Deforz scores with the left hand. Jokinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Deforz throws a lazy head kick
and Jokinen counters with a body kick that stops Deforz in his tracks momentarily.
Olli Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deforz scores with a spinning back kick!
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen throws a body punch but Deforz moves out of range.
Deforz misses with a low kick.
Jokinen misses with a kick to the body
and Deforz counters with a head kick.
Jokinen moves out of range as Deforz strikes.
Jokinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Deforz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Deforz tries to land a leg kick but Jokinen saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deforz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jokinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Deforz. That's going to slow Jokinen down.
Deforz connects with an inside leg kick.
Deforz throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a low kick, right behind Deforz 's knee.
Deforz throws a sloppy head kick
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Deforz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deforz looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
Deforz misses with the combination.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deforz was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deforz.
Deforz thows a leg kick but Jokinen checks it
and Jokinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Deforz misses with a left hand
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jokinen wants to slow Deforz down by chopping away at his legs.
Deforz lands a head kick. Jokinen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deforz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deforz lunges at Jokinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jokinen's hand.
Jokinen checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mulroon Deforz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deforz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mulroon Deforz!
Mulroon Deforz very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition (160!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Mask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce McBrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mask comes to the cage accompanied by Could it be? OH MY GOD YES, IT'S TIGER!!!. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiger Mask!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce McBrain!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mask misses the shot to the body.
Bruce McBrain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Mask blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mask misses the target.
McBrain misses with a low kick.
McBrain looks to land a body kick but Mask moved away.
Mask scores with the left hand. McBrain knows he should have avoided that one.
McBrain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mask takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mask throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McBrain misses the shot to the body.
Mask tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for McBrain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBrain tried to score with a low kick but Mask checks it.
Mask connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mask shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McBrain pinned against the cage. McBrain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McBrain misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mask misses the target.
Mask throws a low kick but McBrain moves out of range easily.
McBrain tries to clinch up but Mask circles away and keeps his distance.
McBrain lands a body shot.
McBrain connects with a crisp jab.
Mask connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body kick from Mask.
McBrain closes the distance but Mask moves to the side
and Mask counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McBrain!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mask is working McBrain over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mask prevents McBrain from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrain is looking to reverse the position.
McBrain wants to control but Mask postures up.
The strikes coming from Mask are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McBrain tries to bench press Mask off him but Mask keeps the position.
Mask lands a few punches from side control.
Mask misses with the ground and pound.
McBrain is trying to get back to half guard.
Mask working the ground and pound but McBrain is defending the strikes.
McBrain is not content to let Mask control the position.
McBrain wants to control but Mask postures up.
Mask 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.
The ground and pound from Mask seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask lands an elbow.
McBrain regains half guard, as Mask was trying to land strikes.
Mask missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McBrain is trying to get back to full guard.
Mask missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mask thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBrain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McBrain wants to sweep here but Mask controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mask's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mask throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McBrain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mask throws a big elbow that misses.
Mask throws a big elbow that misses.
McBrain has momentary wrist control but Mask slips an elbow through the middle.
McBrain has Mask pulled in close to control his posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mask accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mask wants to control from the top but McBrain keeps moving.
McBrain controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Let's hope that McBrain has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bruce McBrain wasn't active enough on the ground.
McBrain staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Mask dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McBrain lands with a hook. Mask tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McBrain lands with a cross.
McBrain avoids a kick to the body.
McBrain throws a looping overhand right but Mask ducks down to avoid it.
Mask scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mask scoring with punches and elbows.
McBrain is looking for a sweep.
Mask in side control, throwing shots but McBrain defends.
Mask trying to control the position but McBrain is working away.
Mask creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McBrain sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mask trying to control the position but McBrain is working away.
Mask working the ground and pound but McBrain is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask throws an elbow but McBrain slips to the side and avoids it well.
McBrain tries to improve position but can't.
McBrain can't do much from the bottom here.
Mask landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McBrain tries to bench press Mask off him but Mask keeps the position.
McBrain defending against the ground and pound.
Tiger Mask overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mask is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McBrain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mask misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mask lands a nice forearm strike.
Mask is working McBrain over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mask goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McBrain has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mask but great work by McBrain.
Mask is trying to improve his position.
Mask is working hard here to advance position.
McBrain stands up and beckons Mask to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McBrain, right into the meat.
Mask scores with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mask.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBrain is looking to clinch but Mask is avoiding it.
Mask looks to score with a jab to the body but McBrain is just out of range.
McBrain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McBrain swings widly with a right hand
and Mask counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McBrain throws a leg kick but Mask sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McBrain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McBrain. Mask shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McBrain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McBrain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mask.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mask throws a leg kick but McBrain moved away.
Mask throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McBrain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBrain lands with a hook. Mask tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A good leg kick by McBrain.
McBrain looks to score with a jab to the body but Mask is just out of range.
McBrain tries to clinch there but Mask circles away.
McBrain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice defenses there by Mask.
Mask takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mask.
McBrain wants to slow Mask down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mask misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mask slips under a jab from McBrain.
Mask with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McBrain to score with a decent uppercut.
McBrain throws the left hand but Mask avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruce McBrain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
A big right from Mask misses.
McBrain lands a leg kick that knocks Mask off balance momentarily.
Mask throws a low kick but McBrain moves out of range easily.
McBrain throws a leg kick that misses.
McBrain scores with a jab to the body.
McBrain lands with an overhand left.
Mask checks a low kick from McBrain.
Mask shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McBrain sprawls well. McBrain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mask gets slowly back to his feet.
McBrain connects with an inside leg kick.
Mask throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mask has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A leg kick checked by McBrain.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mask.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiger Mask. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBrain throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mask's head.
Mask looks to score with a jab to the body but McBrain is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by McBrain.
Good leg kick by McBrain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McBrain throws a front kick aimed at Mask's knee but Mask avoids it well.
Mask steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McBrain.
A jab from McBrain does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mask tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBrain was well out of range. Poor timing from Mask.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrain is looking to chop away at Mask's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by McBrain!
Mask misses with a hook
and McBrain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mask misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mask has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mask there as he acknowledges the shot.
McBrain lands a jab-cross combination.
McBrain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McBrain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McBrain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mask at a distance.
McBrain slips under a jab.
McBrain scores with a jab.
McBrain connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from McBrain finds it's target.
Mask chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McBrain can pounce on him.
McBrain scores with a jab to the head.
Mask is rocked!
McBrain is looking to chop away at Mask's legs.
Oh Mask is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mask checks a leg kick nicely.
Mask seems to have got his legs back now.
McBrain stuffs the takedown.
McBrain blocks a head kick by Mask.
Bruce McBrain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McBrain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McBrain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mask is looking to land body kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for McBrain. That snapped Mask's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mask is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McBrain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBrain stuns Mask with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mask keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McBrain.
McBrain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mask has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mask takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McBrain misses with a kick to the body.
McBrain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mask has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McBrain.
Mask takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mask tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McBrain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mask on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McBrain lands a nice shot that snaps Mask's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce McBrain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McBrain 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce McBrain!
Bruce McBrain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Ivanovits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ivanovits's choice of entrance music: The Odorants - This Night. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sergei Ivanovits was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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240 lbs
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277 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Nelson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Ivanovits!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovits stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Gunnar Nelson has been cut.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ivanovits leaves Nelson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ivanovits.
Ivanovits stuns Nelson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oooooh!!! Ivanovits has knocked Nelson down with a huge combo! Ivanovits steps away and waves a wobbly Nelson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Nelson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Ivanovits.
Ivanovits swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Ivanovits circles away.
Nelson checks a low kick from Ivanovits.
Nelson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovits scores with a nice head shot.
Ivanovits scores with a nice strike.
Gunnar Nelson's cut is getting worse.
Sergei Ivanovits is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivanovits scores with a hook to the body. Nelson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Ivanovits.
Nelson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ivanovits fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nelson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovits checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gunnar Nelson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ivanovits has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovits throws a shot to the body.
Ivanovits misses with a hook
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ivanovits won't be happy with that.
Nelson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ivanovits tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nelson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ivanovits wants to control but Nelson postures up.
Ivanovits is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Ivanovits is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovits tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nelson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nelson in side control, throwing shots but Ivanovits defends.
Nelson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ivanovits to see if he's OK.
Ivanovits parries the strikes from Nelson easily there. Nelson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ivanovits to escape.
Nelson 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.
You can see the frustration on Ivanovits's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nelson working the ground and pound but Ivanovits is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovits managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nelson.
Nelson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nelson tries to advance to mount but Ivanovits denies him.
Ivanovits dodges the ground and pound from Nelson.
Ivanovits manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanovits keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanovits avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nelson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Ivanovits dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ivanovits lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nelson's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Ivanovits.
Ivanovits lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ivanovits tries a head kick but it misses.
Ivanovits misses with a kick to the body.
Nelson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ivanovits lands a really nice looking cross but Nelson seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovits swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanovits rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nelson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ivanovits's guard now.
Nelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson slips nicely into half guard.
Ivanovits avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nelson.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanovits keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson stalling.
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ivanovits is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ivanovits's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nelson lands a nice short elbow.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Ivanovits is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Ivanovits is defending well.
Ivanovits is trying to get back to full guard.
Ivanovits is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovits regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nelson.
Nelson postures up in Ivanovits's guard and throws a big left but Ivanovits blocks it.
Nelson works over Ivanovits with some ground and pound from guard.
Ivanovits is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Ivanovits is keeping the position.
Nelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovits is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ivanovits is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gunnar Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanovits is retaining full guard.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovits is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanovits was well out of range. Poor timing from Nelson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanovits thuds a left hand into Nelson's body.
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 Gunnar Nelson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ivanovits bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Nelson. Those never looked like landing.
Ivanovits misses the jab.
Ivanovits scores with a leg kick.
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivanovits punishes Nelson's body with a nice straight punch.
Ivanovits thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivanovits drops Nelson with a beautiful combination! Nelson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ivanovits is looking for the KO!
Oh Nelson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Nelson misses.
Nelson seems to have got his legs back now.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ivanovits!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Ivanovits lands a big right hand that sends Nelson crashing to the mat! Ivanovits stays standing though and waves Nelson back to his feet!
Jeez, Gunnar Nelson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gunnar Nelson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sergei Ivanovits!
Sergei Ivanovits is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Sergei Ivanovits thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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