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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iggy Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero comes to the cage accompanied by La Bamba. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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218 lbs
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218 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iggy Guerrero! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Maynard! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Guerrero misses with a body shot.
Maynard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Peter Maynard has been cut. Guerrero lands a big shot that drops Maynard! Can he finish him?
Maynard is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Guerrero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Maynard is still in real trouble! Can Guerrero finish him? Guerrero passes Maynard's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Guerrero is taking a breather. Maynard 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. Maynard is looking to escape. Guerrero frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Guerrero takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Maynard seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maynard working to try and regain half guard.
Guerrero controlling from the full mount.
We're going to have a standup here because Iggy Guerrero wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Maynard punishes Guerrero's body with a nice straight punch. Guerrero misses with an uppercut. Maynard saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Guerrero throws a head kick that misses. Maynard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Guerrero working aggressively here.
Maynard is looking to control Guerrero's arms but Guerrero gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maynard has his back to the cage. Maynard connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Iggy Guerrero has been cut. Guerrero digs a right hand underneath Maynard's ribcage. Maynard let out a lung full of air as it connected. Guerrero takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A bit of stalling here from Guerrero.
Maynard looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maynard. Guerrero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maynard is pushing Guerrero up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Maynard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guerrero stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maynard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guerrero is defending well for now. Maynard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guerrero lands a shoulder strike. Maynard missing with knees to the body.
Guerrero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maynard is keeping busy. Guerrero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
That has opened up Peter Maynard's cut even more. Guerrero throws a head punch that misses. Guerrero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Guerrero tries to work over Maynard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Guerrero is trying to maintain a safe position but Maynard gets an underhook and turns Guerrero into the cage. Guerrero drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Guerrero is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Maynard looks winded! 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! Maynard is stalling here.
Guerrero tries to throw a body punch but Maynard avoids it by throwing Guerrero back against the cage. Nice body punch from Guerrero - that landed with a thud.
Guerrero scores with a shot to the side of Maynard's head. Guerrero dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Guerrero tries to stall but Maynard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Guerrero slows down the pace here.
Guerrero scores with a hook to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Guerrero content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maynard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iggy Guerrero dominated that 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!
Guerrero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maynard. Guerrero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maynard moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Maynard is looking to clinch. Maynard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Guerrero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Guerrero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Guerrero cracks a nice hook into Maynard's ribs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Maynard throws a head kick that misses. Maynard throws the kick towards the body but Guerrero avoids it. Guerrero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Guerrero misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Guerrero. A looping hook to the body misses from Maynard. Guerrero does a little dance to reset his feet. Guerrero scores with a hook. Guerrero steps in with a hook that catches Maynard right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Guerrero follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Maynard looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iggy Guerrero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Blachovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blachovich might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica - Enter Sandman. Gregory has chosen Chumbawamba - English Rebel Songs as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 cm
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210 lbs
16 - 17 - 0 |
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192 cm
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205 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Great elbows
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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
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Blachovich! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Gregory! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gregory gets a double leg takedown into Blachovich's guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Blachovich looking for subs off his back but Gregory has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gregory trying to control the action but Blachovich is working from the bottom. Blachovich desperately trying to maintain half guard. Blachovich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gregory scores with a couple of nice shots. Gregory thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gregory connects with a nice short shot to Blachovich's temple. Blachovich is trying to get back to full guard. Gregory is trying to control. Blachovich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Blachovich wants to improve his position but Gregory is controlling well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gregory is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gregory is thwarting Blachovich's attempts to control the position. Gregory is taking a breather. Blachovich 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Paul Gregory wasn't active enough on the ground. Gregory lands a lovely overhand right. Gregory swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Blachovich counter with a right hand. Gregory tries to clinch but Blachovich is having none of it. Blachovich looks to land a left hand but Gregory moved out of range nicely. Gregory tries to clinch but Blachovich is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jab by Gregory. Gregory throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blachovich tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gregory is in Blachovich's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gregory throwing strikes from guard but Blachovich blocks nicely. Blachovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blachovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gregory wants to control from the top but Blachovich keeps moving. Blachovich is trying to control the position but Gregory postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gregory is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Blachovich wants to hit a switch here but Gregory passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Blachovich there! Blachovich tries to hold on but Gregory pushes him away. Blachovich slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Blachovich is trying to get back to full guard. Gregory is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Gregory wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blachovich keeps working. Gregory not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Gregory is looking for a kimura here.
Blachovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gregory decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. A right-left combo lands from Gregory. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gregory closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blachovich to the mat! Blachovich manages to get full guard. Blachovich wants to sweep here but Gregory controlling him for the moment. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Gregory is looking to stand up but Blachovich won't let him. Gregory in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Blachovich is trying to control the position but Gregory postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Gregory dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gregory closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Blachovich quickly recovers to half guard. Blachovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gregory pulls his head out easily. Gregory is keen to just control but Blachovich is a slippery customer. Gregory perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Blachovich is holding on to half guard well. Blachovich is pressing down on Gregory's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Gregory would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Paul Gregory has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paul Gregory has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Gregory gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gregory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Blachovich moves away from the strike by Gregory. Gregory moves into range and clinches up with Blachovich. Blachovich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Gregory has Blachovich pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gregory pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Blachovich tumbling to the mat - Gregory dives into Blachovich's guard. Gregory postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Gregory in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Blachovich has his foot on Gregory's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gregory works his way back into a safe position though. Blachovich has an active guard here but Gregory has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gregory looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blachovich with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Blachovich wants to control but Gregory is keeping busy.
Blachovich is looking for a sweep. Gregory is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Blachovich is not content to let Gregory control the position. Blachovich is looking for a sweep. Gregory is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ground and pound from Gregory. Gregory trying to control the pace. It looks like Gregory is going to stand back up.
Blachovich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blachovich trying to hold on to Gregory's head to control him but Gregory postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gregory throwing shots but Blachovich is blocking nicely. Blachovich tries to get to full guard but Gregory has control of the leg. Blachovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gregory looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Gregory lands strikes from half guard. Blachovich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gregory. Gregory prevents Blachovich from improving his position. Blachovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gregory pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Blachovich looking for submissions off his back. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Blachovich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Blachovich is staying active underneath Gregory, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Gregory takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Blachovich wants to get back to full guard. Blachovich is refusing to be controlled, as Gregory sits in half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Gregory thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blachovich's head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Blachovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gregory pulls his head out easily. Gregory sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blachovich defending well though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Gregory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gregory misses with a body shot.
Gregory throws a right and a left that Blachovich avoids nicely. Gregory throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Gregory closes the distance and clinches. Gregory has picked Blachovich up - he's going for a ride! Gregory dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gregory in particular looking to stall. Blachovich actively working from the bottom here. Blachovich wants to control but Gregory is keeping busy and won't allow it. Blachovich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gregory.
That's one minute gone in the round. Well, if Gregory is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gregory is trying to control. Blachovich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Gregory lands with a punch from half guard. Blachovich trying to hold on to Gregory's head to control him but Gregory postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gregory lands a nice short elbow. Gregory thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Blachovich trying to control here.
Blachovich tries to get to full guard but Gregory has control of the leg. Gregory scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gregory in particular looking to stall. Gregory sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blachovich defending well though. Blachovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gregory missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Gregory is trying to control the action in half guard but Blachovich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. John Blachovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Blachovich manages to get to full guard.
Gregory working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blachovich's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gregory scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Gregory pushing down on Blachovich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Blachovich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gregory's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gregory's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blachovich is hanging on to Gregory's back as he tries to escape.
Blachovich is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Blachovich punches the canvas rather than the man. Blachovich is looking for a choke. Gregory gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Gregory manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Gregory lands a couple of elbows. Gregory is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Blachovich looking to control.
Gregory working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gregory stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blachovich swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gregory with a flurry of punches that miss. Blachovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gregory. Blachovich is looking for a triangle but Gregory pushes his legs off easily.
Blachovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gregory throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blachovich works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Blachovich keeping moving, preventing Gregory from controlling successfully. Gregory postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gregory content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Blachovich keeping moving, preventing Gregory from controlling successfully. Gregory trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight! Paul Gregory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gregory has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Gregory! An out of breath Paul Gregory thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andriy Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Kirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Russian Roulette. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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175 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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176 lbs
17 - 13 - 1 |
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andriy Kersikov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, James Kirk! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kirk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kirk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kirk misses with a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Kirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it. Kirk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirk tries to clinch up but Kersikov circles away and keeps his distance. Kirk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Kirk misses with a takedown attempt and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Kirk 's knee. Kirk jabs Kersikov right on the nose. Kersikov blinks but takes it well. Kersikov fails in his attempt to clinch. Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kirk blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Kirk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kirk down. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kirk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kersikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kirk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crunch! Kersikov slams his shin into Kirk's torso. Kirk looks winded! Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kirk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Andriy Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kersikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. A lazy body kick from Kirk and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Kersikov lands a big head kick that sends Kirk tumbling to the mat! Kersikov takes a step backwards and waves Kirk back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kirk is rocked!
It looks like James Kirk has been cut. 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! Kersikov sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Kirk's defenses. It connects perfectly with Kirk's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andriy Kersikov! In his post fight interview, Andriy Kersikov gave a big smile as he said 'Efficiency '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donald Brevik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musta Surma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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144 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Brevik! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Musta Surma! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brevik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Surma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Surma pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Brevik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Brevik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Surma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Surma throws a big shot that misses. Surma lands with a right hand. Surma rushes Brevik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Brevik breaks from the clinch.
Brevik swats away the attempt to clinch by Surma. Brevik clinches with his opponent.
Brevik taking a breather. Surma throws an elbow that misses.
Brevik is trying to break the clinch but Surma has him pressed against the cage. Surma looks to throw an elbow but misses. Brevik can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brevik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brevik is trying to force a seperation but Surma has the dominant position. Brevik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Brevik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Surmas head. Brevik has Surma pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Brevik - that landed with a thud.
Brevik looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brevik.
It looks like Musta Surma has been cut. Surma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Surma missing with knees to the body.
Brevik wants to break free but Surma has control.
Brevik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Surma managing to block the knees to the body from Brevik.
Surma throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Surma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brevik avoids it. Surma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brevik avoids it. Brevik is looking to break free of the clinch but Surma has double underhooks. Surma blocks the elbow strike.
Brevik breaks from the clinch.
Brevik misses with a head kick.
Brevik ducks under a wild hook from Surma. Brevik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Brevik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Surma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Surma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Surma. Surma looks to land a combination but Brevik avoids it well. Surma looks to land a combination but Brevik avoids it well. Brevik connects with an inside leg kick. Surma misses with a double jab
and Brevik counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Surma closes the distance and clinches. Brevik is pushing Surma up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Surma looks to throw an elbow but misses. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brevik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Surma's brow. A hook to the body from Surma.
Surma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Brevik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Surma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Brevik tries to work over Surma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Surma avoiding damage as Brevik throws knees to the body.
Surma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Surma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Surma tries to break free but Brevik pushes him back against the cage. Brevik lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brevik tries to break free but Surma pushes him back against the cage. Brevik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Brevik dodges an elbow strike from Surma.
Brevik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brevik trying to land knees to the body.
Surma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Surma can't find room to land a body shot as Brevik controls the action.
Brevik dodges an elbow strike from Surma.
Brevik breaks from the clinch.
Brevik slips a jab from Surma. Brevik tried to score with a low kick but Surma checks it. Surma throws a series of punches but Brevik avoids them all with ease. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Surma throws a nice looking combination but Brevik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Surma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Brevik tenderised Surma's leg. Surma is trying to keep his angry face on. Surma tries to bum rush Brevik with a series of wild strikes but Brevik uses good footwork to avoid the assault. 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 Donald Brevik will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Musta Surma's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Surma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Surma. Brevik throws a low kick but Surma moves out of range easily. Brevik slips under a jab. Surma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Brevik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Brevik thumps Surma with a low kick. Brevik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Surma throws an overhand right that lands on Brevik's shoulder, as Brevik tries to avoid the shot. Surma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brevik.
Surma avoids the head kick by Brevik.
Brevik scores with a leg kick.
Brevik blocks a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brevik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Surma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brevik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brevik swings for the body but Surma moves out of range.
Surma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brevik.
Surma takes a swing at Brevik's ribcage but misses. Musta Surma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Surma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Surma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Brevik misses with a low kick.
Surma takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Surma wants to clinch. Donald Brevik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Brevik tries to work over Surma's front leg with a kick but Surma checks it. Brevik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brevik breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brevik 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 Surma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Surma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Surma just misses with a punch to the body.
Brevik throws a leg kick but Surma checks it. Brevik throws a low kick, looking for Surma's leg but Surma calmly moves out of range. Surma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brevik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brevik cracks the inside of Surma's front leg. Surma misses with an uppercut. Brevik saw that one coming. No joy there for Surma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Surma darts in and clinches Brevik up against the cage. Brevik lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Brevik wants to get back to striking at distance but Surma won't allow it.
Surma throws an elbow that misses.
Brevik breaks from the clinch.
Brevik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Surma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Surma lands with a nice combination. Brevik backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brevik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Donald Brevik is winning the standup battle so far. A chopping leg kick lands by Brevik. Brevik throws a head kick that misses. Brevik wants to clinch up but Surma keeps it at a distance. Brevik takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Brevik forces Surma back against the cage and clinches. Surma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Surma manages to break the clinch.
Brevik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Surma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brevik. Brevik obviously looking to wear him down.
Surma ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Brevik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brevik throws a nice inside leg kick. Surma looks to score with a jab to the body but Brevik is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brevik misses with a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brevik - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brevik closes the distance and clinches. Surma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brevik avoids it. Brevik creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Surma throws an elbow that misses.
Brevik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Surma is trying to break the clinch but Brevik is controlling him. Brevik breaks the clinch.
Brevik defending well as Surma loads up on a big left hand. Brevik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Surma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Surma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Surma misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Brevik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Surma was well out of range. Poor timing from Brevik. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Brevik dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Musta Surma's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position. Surma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brevik's efforts to push away. Brevik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brevik tries to throw a body punch but Surma avoids it by throwing Brevik back against the cage. Brevik presses Surma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Brevik breaks from the clinch.
Brevik takes the fight into the clinch. A shot in the inside from Surma. A nice glancing elbow lands by Surma. Brevik tries to break the clinch but Surma is controlling the position. Brevik managing to block the knees to the body from Surma.
Brevik breaks from the clinch.
Brevik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. Surma 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.
Surma just misses with a punch to the body.
Surma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A nice inside leg kick there by Brevik. That's going to slow Surma down. Surma lands a body shot.
Brevik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brevik throws a head kick that misses. Surma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Brevik clinches up against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Surma throws an elbow but misses. Brevik pressing his opponent against the cage. Brevik lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Brevik is trying to break the clinch but Surma has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brevik blocks an elbow strike from Surma.
Surma being controlled against the cage. Surma avoiding damage as Brevik throws knees to the body.
Surma tries to land knees in the clinch but Brevik avoids the damage to the body. Brevik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brevik breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brevik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brevik 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 Surma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Surma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Surma misses with a series of wild punches.
Surma throws the kick towards the body but Brevik avoids it. Surma throws a right hand that Brevik ducks under and follows up with a left that Brevik also avoids with ease. Surma throws out a loose jab but Brevik uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brevik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Surma paws at him with a jab and circles away. Brevik misses with a head kick.
Brevik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Surma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Surma wants to clinch. An inside leg kick lands from Brevik. Donald Brevik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Surma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brevik. Surma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brevik. Surma throws a right hand that Brevik ducks under and follows up with a left that Brevik also avoids with ease. Brevik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Surma closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Surma looks to throw an elbow but misses. Brevik avoiding damage as Surma throws knees to the body.
Musta Surma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A frustrated look appears on Brevik's face as he tries to break the clinch. Brevik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Surma has him pressed against the cage. Surma lands with a short head shot on the inside. Surma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brevik avoids it. Surma throws an elbow that misses.
Surma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Donald Brevik has scored more points in the clinch so far. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nice elbow from Brevik. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Surma is trying to push Brevik away but Brevik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
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 Donald Brevik. Well Brevik 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Brevik! In his post fight interview, Donald Brevik started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyr Asgaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daryl Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asgaard comes to the cage accompanied by Oingo Boingo. 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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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyr Asgaard! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daryl Sharp! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sharp lands with a good body shot. Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Asgaard. Sharp lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Asgaard scores with a jab. Sharp acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Sharp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Sharp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asgaard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Sharp shoots in and gets a takedown into Asgaard's guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Asgaard is looking for a triangle but Sharp pushes his legs off easily.
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! Asgaard trying to keep a closed guard but Sharp is proving a slippery customer.
Sharp sitting in guard, not really doing much. Sharp is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Asgaard working for a triangle but Sharp defends it easily.
Asgaard keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sharp with a nice head shot there. Asgaard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sharp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Asgaard 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. Sharp is working Asgaard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Sharp pushing down on Asgaard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Sharp tries to pass the half guard into mount. Asgaard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Sharp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Asgaard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Sharp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Sharp thows a huge punch but Asgaard dodges it nicely.
Asgaard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Asgaard tries to roll over but Sharp keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sharp is trying to control. Asgaard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Sharp is taking a breather. Asgaard 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. Ground and pound from Sharp. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sharp missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Sharp winds up and cracks Asgaard with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Asgaard is staying active underneath Sharp, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Sharp misses with a head shot. Asgaard uses the momentum to regain guard. Sharp throws a big elbow that misses. Sharp is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Asgaard keeping full guard, as Sharp tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sharp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Asgaard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sharp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Asgaard has momentary wrist control but Sharp slips an elbow through the middle. Sharp landing with the ground and pound. Sharp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Asgaard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sharp defends well. Asgaard keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully. Sharp with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Asgaard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sharp. Sharp is working Asgaard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Asgaard has an active guard here but Sharp has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Asgaard is refusing to be controlled, as Sharp sits in half guard. Sharp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Asgaard works his way to full guard. Good work. Sharp postures up.
Sharp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Asgaard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sharp wants to control from the top but Asgaard keeps moving. Sharp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Sharp throwing strikes but missing. Sharp trying to control the position from guard on top but Asgaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daryl Sharp dominated that round. That's time! Asgaard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Asgaard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sharp defends it nicely. Asgaard wants to clinch up but Sharp keeps it at a distance. Asgaard throws a sloppy head kick and Sharp moves out of range easily. Asgaard needs to keep his hands up - Sharp had a free shot at his head there. Asgaard throws an overhand right that lands on Sharp's shoulder, as Sharp tries to avoid the shot. The fight moves into the clinch position. Sharp stops a takedown attempt from Asgaard.
Sharp works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Daryl Sharp has got the better of the ground game so far. Asgaard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sharp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Sharp cracks Asgaard with a solid left hand. Asgaard is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sharp frees his head nicely. Oh but Asgaard has switched to an armbar! Sharp is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tyr Asgaard! Tyr Asgaard took some time post fight to say the following; 'Train by day, Joe Rogan Podcast by night! All day!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between MixMaster Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Jeremy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Me comes to the cage accompanied by Digital Animal. Jeremy has chosen I'm sexy and I know it by LMFAO as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, MixMaster Me! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Jeremy! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Me catches Jeremy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Jeremy slips a straight right by Me. Jeremy is looking to clinch. Jeremy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jeremy throws a head kick but Me moves out of range.
Me takes a body punch but keeps moving. Me throws a body punch but Jeremy moves out of range. Me looks to land a body kick but Jeremy moved away. Jeremy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Me misses with a wild body shot. Me ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeremy moves away. Jeremy swings for the body but Me moves out of range.
Jeremy slips a jab from Me. Jeremy throws a leg kick that misses. Me checks a low kick from Jeremy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Me throws out a powerful jab. Me takes a swing at Jeremy's ribcage but misses. Me on the wrong end of a nice hook. Jeremy throws a leg kick but Me checks it. Jeremy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Me. Me takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jeremy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Me takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donk. Jeremy catches Me right on the button with a cross. Me throws a solid leg kick but Jeremy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Me. Me throws a nice inside leg kick. Jeremy throws a head kick but Me moves out of range.
Me throws a big shot that misses. A cross from Jeremy lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jeremy moves out of range of the body kick. A leg kick checked by Jeremy. Jeremy lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Me swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Me takes a swing at Jeremy's ribcage but misses. Jeremy throws a head kick that Me semi-blocks.
Jeremy lands a slapping body shot.
Jeremy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Me rather than just go for the knockout. Jeremy connects with a crisp jab. Jeremy digs a good hook to Me's body.
Jeremy tries to close the distance and clinch but Me swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jeremy looks for the body kick but Me saw that one coming. Me scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Me.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jeremy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ron Jeremy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Me digs a good hook to Jeremy's body.
Jeremy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jeremy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Me takes a swing at Jeremy's ribcage but misses. Jeremy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Me makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Me keeps the fight on the outside. Me throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Me swings for the body but Jeremy moves out of range.
Me throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jeremy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Me throws a low kick but Jeremy moves out of range easily. Jeremy connects with a leg kick. Me looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A jab from Me finds it's way through Jeremy's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Me blocks a low kick nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jeremy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Me moves away. Jeremy tries to clinch but Me moves out of range. Me moves away from the strike by Jeremy. Me takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Me scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jeremy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Me counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jeremy throws a shot from downtown. Me moves away and avoids it. Me waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jeremy. Jeremy misses with a hook
and Me counters with a nice uppercut. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Me misses with a kick to the body.
Jeremy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jeremy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Me. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ron Jeremy will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Me scores with a nice body kick.
Jeremy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Me is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good exchange - Me coming out on top. Jeremy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Me takes a swing at Jeremy's ribcage but misses. Me shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Ron Jeremy seems to be getting the better of the standup. Me throws a half hearted mid kick. Jeremy throws a jab but it's blocked by Me. Me looks to throw the jab but Jeremy is out of range. Jeremy misses with a hook. Me ducked under it nicely. Jeremy closes the distance and pushes Me back into the cage. Jeremy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jeremy tries a body shot but Me blocks it.
Me lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jeremy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Me blocks an elbow strike from Jeremy.
Jeremy wants to break free but Me has control.
Jeremy wants to get back to striking at distance but Me won't allow it.
Me throws a punch but it's blocked by Jeremy. Me misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jeremy fails to land. Jeremy breaks from the clinch.
Jeremy motions for Me to come forward. Jeremy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jeremy connects with a looping right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jeremy. That's going to slow Me down. Jeremy moves into the clinch. Me wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jeremy has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Me tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jeremy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Me backwards. Me breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Me takes a swing at Jeremy's ribcage but misses. Jeremy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Me manages to avoid it. Jeremy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Jeremy throws a leg kick but Me checks it. Me lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jeremy cracks Me with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jeremy tries to clinch and Me counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A nice leg kick lands there from Jeremy. Me bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jeremy's head. Jeremy checks a low kick from Me. Me pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jeremy throws a sloppy head kick and Me moves out of range easily. Me misses with a body kick. Jeremy moves out of range of the strikes. Me swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeremy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeremy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Me lands with an overhand left. Jeremy tries to clinch there but Me circles away.
Me looks to land a right hand but Jeremy moved out of range. Jeremy tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Jeremy. Jeremy forces Me back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Me wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jeremy has him pressed against the cage. Jeremy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Me's elbow. Jeremy misses with a punch to the body.
Jeremy misses with a body punch.
Me blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jeremy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Me has had enough of the clinch but Jeremy keeps him there for the moment. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Me is trying to stall.
Me blocks an elbow strike. Jeremy manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jeremy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Me manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A jab from Jeremy misses. Jeremy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 MixMaster Me will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Jeremy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Me takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Me ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Me throws a hook but Jeremy avoids it easily. Jeremy blocks a jab. Jeremy connects with a leg kick. Me looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Jeremy checks a low kick from Me. The fighters circling - Me throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Me throws a jab when Jeremy was well out of range. Me takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jeremy lands with an uppercut that bounces Me off the cage and back into range. Jeremy tries to work over Me's front leg with a kick but Me checks it. Me looks to throw the jab but Jeremy is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jeremy throws a head kick that misses. Me on the wrong end of a nice hook. Me throws a push kick but Jeremy slaps the foot to one side. Jeremy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Me throws a leg kick but Jeremy checks it. Me tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeremy was well out of range. Poor timing from Me. Me throws a sloppy head kick and Jeremy moves out of range easily. Jeremy has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jeremy. Me misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jeremy tries a body shot but Me blocks it.
Me trying to control the position but instead, Jeremy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Me into the cage. Jeremy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jeremy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Me avoids a wild elbow strike from Jeremy. Me misses with the head strike.
Me wants to get back to striking at distance but Jeremy won't allow it.
Me blocks an uppercut.
Jeremy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jeremy trying to stall but Me improves his position.
Me misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jeremy misses with a body punch.
Jeremy gets through Me's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Jeremy throws a head punch that misses. Jeremy working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jeremy digs a right hand into Me's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Me's gas tank. Me breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Me ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeremy moves away. Jeremy ducks under a wild hook from Me. Me is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Jeremy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jeremy connects with a leg kick. Me looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Jeremy throws a hook but Me blocks it. Jeremy blocks a jab. Me throws a hook to the side of Jeremy's head but Jeremy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A big left from Jeremy misses. Nice defenses there by Me. Jeremy connects with a right hand. Me shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Me waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jeremy. Jeremy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Me manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Me works Jeremy's body with a nice hook. Jeremy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Me.
Me takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Jeremy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Jeremy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeremy avoids the head kick by Me.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jeremy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jeremy swings for the body but Me moves out of range.
Jeremy with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Ron Jeremy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jeremy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Jeremy! Ron Jeremy made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Hey mr mix master me ,I think we need to try it again?Thanks for a fine fight'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Claus Clausen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Materla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Claus Clausen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Materla! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Clausen cracks Materla with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Clausen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clausen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Materla attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Clausen misses with a wild body shot. Michal Materla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Materla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Clausen lands with a straight right. Materla didn't see that one coming. Materla throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clausen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Materla throws a poor cross that misses
and Clausen counters with a lovely shot to the body. Materla avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Materla fails to land the takedown. Clausen connects with a body shot that sends Materla's belly button to the back. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Clausen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Materla checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Clausen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Materla stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Clausen thows a body shot but no joy. Clausen moves out of range as Materla strikes. Clausen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Materla is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clausen's half guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Materla throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Materla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clausen is just riding it out for now. Materla eventually gives up the hold. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Materla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clausen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Materla. Materla controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Materla thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clausen's head. Materla stalling. Materla wants to control but Clausen is keeping him busy. Clausen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Materla scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Materla slips a nice elbow through Clausen's hands, connecting with Clausen's forehead. Materla has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Clausen is staying active underneath Materla, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Materla not landing any meaningful shots this time. Materla is looking for a kimura but Clausen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Materla to get the leverage. Materla trying to control the action but Clausen is working from the bottom. Clausen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Materla. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Materla trying to control but Clausen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Clausen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Clausen wants to stand but Materla is controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Materla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Materla prevents Clausen from getting back to his feet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Materla looking to sit in guard and control but Clausen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. 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! Materla has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Materla 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.
Materla lands with a straight right. Clausen didn't see that one coming. Clausen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materla manages to avoid it. Materla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clausen.
Clausen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Clausen looks to land a left hand but Materla moved out of range nicely. A left lands for Materla. Clausen connects with a solid leg kick. Clausen throws an overhand right that lands on Materla's shoulder, as Materla tries to avoid the shot. Materla pushes Clausen away with a front kick. Materla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clausen. Clausen throws a chopping leg kick but Materla manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Clausen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Clausen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Materla closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clausen to the mat! Clausen manages to get full guard. Clausen keeping moving, preventing Materla from controlling successfully. Clausen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Materla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Materla passes into half guard. Materla throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Materla thows a huge punch but Clausen dodges it nicely.
Clausen makes his way to full guard, as Materla worked for a kimura.
Clausen keeping full guard, as Materla tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Clausen keeping moving, preventing Materla from controlling successfully. Materla trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Materla tries to free his leg and advance position but Clausen is retaining full guard. Materla works a leg free and moves into half guard. Materla scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Well, if Materla is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Materla trying to control from half guard but Clausen is working away. Materla prevents Clausen from standing back up.
Clausen tries to get to full guard but Materla has control of the leg. Materla thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clausen's head. Materla scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Clausen taking some punishment here, with Materla in his half guard. Materla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clausen sees it coming and defends easily. Clausen is looking to escape. Clausen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Materla on the ground. Materla is trying to work for a kimura but Clausen is defending well.
Materla not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Materla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clausen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Clausen tries to kick Materla off but Materla keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Materla is figuring out what he wants to do next. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Materla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Materla connects with a body shot that sends Clausen's belly button to the back. A big right from Materla misses. Materla cracks Clausen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Michal Materla seems to be getting the better of the standup. Materla misses with an uppercut. Clausen saw that one coming. Materla fails to land with a series of punches.
Clausen slips a jab and a cross from Materla.
Clausen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Materla throws an overhand right that lands on Clausen's shoulder, as Clausen tries to avoid the shot. Materla swinging wildly here.
Nice cross by Clausen. Clausen lands with a right hand. Clausen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. This has been an exciting period of action! Clausen missing with a left hand there. Materla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Materla throws a hook but Clausen blocks it. A jab from Materla misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Materla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clausen. Materla pushes Clausen away with a front kick. A big right from Materla misses. Clausen blocks a jab. Clausen misses with a body shot.
Clausen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materla.
Materla fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Materla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clausen lands a right hook to the body.
Materla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clausen. A thudding body kick lands there by Materla!
Clausen jabbing away but nothing is landing. Clausen avoids a kick to the body.
Materla lands a head shot. Clausen moves out of range of the strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Clausen misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Clausen lands with a nice body punch. Materla throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clausen on the side of the head. Materla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clausen throws out the jab. Materla throws a sloppy head kick and Clausen counters with a nice uppercut. Materla on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clausen. Clausen obviously looking to wear him down.
Materla takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clausen digs a good hook to Materla's body.
Nice defenses there by Materla. Materla swings for the body but Clausen moves out of range.
Clausen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clausen throws out a loose jab but Materla uses good head movement to avoid it. Claus Clausen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Materla loads up on a big right hand but Clausen slips the punch. Clausen takes a swing at Materla's ribcage but misses. Materla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clausen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Materla thows a body kick. Clausen tries to catch it but that hurt him. Clausen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Materla works the jab nicely. Clausen blocks the body kick.
Clausen blocks a jab. Decent striking displayed by Materla there. Materla throws a shot from downtown. Clausen moves away and avoids it. Materla throws a shot to the body.
Materla tries to land a front kick but Clausen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Materla throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Materla avoids the body shot from Clausen.
Materla misses with a looping right. Materla lands a nice looking body shot.
Materla scores with a body shot.
Materla throws the left hand but Clausen avoids the punch easily. Materla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy body kick from Materla and Clausen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Clausen missing with a left hand there. Materla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Claus Clausen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Danga de danga de dang - Clausen scores with a four punch combination! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Materla looks to throw a body kick and Clausen counters with a stiff right hand. Materla avoids the body shot from Clausen.
Michal Materla is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Materla dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Materla lands with an overhand left. Clausen scores with a hook to the body. Materla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Materla fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Clausen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materla. Materla jabs Clausen right on the nose. Clausen blinks but takes it well. Materla throws a good cross that connects.
Materla keeps Clausen at a distance using the push kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Materla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clausen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Clausen swings and misses with a shot to the body and Materla counters with a shoot takedown. Clausen fights it but they end up in guard. Materla scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight! Michal Materla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Materla has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Materla! Michal Materla decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Owth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzi comes to the cage accompanied by Slayer - Angel of Death . 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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304 lbs
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296 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurt Uzi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruben Owth! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Uzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Owth. Owth misses with a wild body shot. Owth throws a body punch but Uzi moves out of range. Owth connects with a body shot that sends Uzi's belly button to the back. A low kick from Owth is predictable there and Uzi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Owth won't be happy with that. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Uzi controlling the position from side mount. Uzi lands some shots froms side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Uzi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Owth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Uzi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Owth is avoiding damage well.
Uzi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round. Owth being controlled for a moment. Uzi tries for a kimura but Owth is defending well. Uzi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Owth is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Uzi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Owth is not content to let Uzi control the position. Owth wants to control but Uzi postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Uzi taking a breather here. Uzi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Owth is trying to control Uzi's posture but Uzi avoids it. Uzi controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Owth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Owth is looking for a sweep. Uzi working the strikes but Owth uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Uzi is trying to control. Owth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Uzi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Uzi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Uzi wants to pass to mount but Owth is defending the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Uzi dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Owth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Owth lands with an uppercut that bounces Uzi off the cage and back into range. Owth takes a swing at Uzi's ribcage but misses. Uzi gets a takedown into half guard. Uzi is pressing down on Owth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Owth is holding on for now. Uzi wants to take a breather but Owth is having none of it. Owth is trying to maintain the position but Uzi is very close to passing his half guard. Uzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Owth has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Uzi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Owth defending well though. Owth works his way to full guard. Good work. Uzi content to stall in guard here. Owth is trying to keep Uzi in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Uzi preventing the sweep. Uzi throws a strike but Owth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Owth trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Uzi wants to sweep here but Owth controlling him for the moment. Owth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Owth looking to pass the guard. Owth with a nice head shot there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Owth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uzi is keeping the position for now. Uzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Uzi is on top in guard.
Owth looking for a sweep. Not yet Owth, not yet. Uzi trying to control but Owth is working from the bottom. Uzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Owth is retaining full guard. Owth keeping moving, preventing Uzi from controlling successfully. Uzi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Uzi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Owth wants to sweep but no luck. Owth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Uzi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Uzi looking to pass the guard. Owth controls Uzi momentarily but Uzi frees himself. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Uzi throwing strikes but missing. 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 Kurt Uzi will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Uzi gets caught flat footed, as Owth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Uzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Uzi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Uzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Owth looking to sit in guard and control but Uzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Owth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Uzi is trying to get back to full guard. Owth is trying to control. Uzi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Uzi moves into full guard.
Owth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Owth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Owth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Uzi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Owth throws a big elbow that misses. Owth pushes down on Uzi's leg and manages to get into half guard. Owth is looking for a kimura here.
Uzi is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Owth is looking to advance position but Uzi won't allow it. Owth not landing any meaningful shots this time. Uzi manages to get to full guard.
Uzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. 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! Uzi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Owth has gone for a leg lock! Uzi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Owth's guard. Uzi wants to pass the guard but Owth is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Owth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Uzi controls from within his opponent's guard. Owth keeping full guard, as Uzi tries to pass. Ruben Owth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Owth keeping moving, preventing Uzi from controlling successfully. Uzi preventing the sweep. Owth is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Owth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Uzi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Uzi walks into a straight right hand from Owth. Owth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Uzi rather than just go for the knockout. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Owth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Kurt Uzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Uzi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Owth connects with a leg kick. Uzi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight! Ruben Owth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Uzi 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pena Trasseli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and gfhkf,hj Ghghj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trasseli's entrance music is Look at my horse!. A fine choice. Ghghj has chosen I Need A Doctor as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Trasseli! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, gfhkf,hj Ghghj! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ghghj tries to clinch up but Trasseli circles away and keeps his distance. Ghghj gets a clinch. Trasseli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trasseli scores with a one two! Ghghj had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Ghghj looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Trasseli lands a glancing blow to the side of Ghghj's head. Nice takedown defense from Trasseli. No joy for Ghghj on that attempt. Ghghj takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like gfhkf,hj Ghghj has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Trasseli misses with a series of wild punches.
Ghghj changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trasseli tries to avoid it but Ghghj manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trasseli to the ground. Trasseli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Pena Trasseli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of gfhkf,hj Ghghj. Ghghj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trasseli.
Trasseli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ghghj is rocked! Ghghj tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trasseli swivels and escapes. Trasseli throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Ghghj fails with the takedown and Trasseli counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ghghj fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Trasseli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ghghj gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Trasseli counter with a right hand. Ghghj is still on wobbly legs! Can Trasseli finish him? Ghghj avoids the body shot from Trasseli.
Ghghj seems to have recovered his senses. Ghghj finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Trasseli's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Ghghj falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pena Trasseli! Jumping up and down and very excited, Pena Trasseli waved his t-shirt featuring Untouchable Fight Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Corpus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Fekt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fekt has chosen Ack Sundbyberg as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Corpus! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Per Fekt! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fekt lands a big head kick that sends Corpus tumbling to the mat! Fekt takes a step backwards and waves Corpus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like John Corpus has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Corpus tries to get into range but Fekt steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Corpus! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Fekt scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Per Fekt! Per Fekt retains his super heavyweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Per Fekt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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