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MMA HELSINKI 150 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liu Bei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Kilmster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bei comes to the cage accompanied by Hypnotic. Kilmster has chosen Maylene & The Sons of Disaster - Darkest of Kin as his entrance music. Jake Kilmster has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Liu Bei's chin.
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Liu Bei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Kilmster!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilmster scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jake Kilmster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilmster darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilmster.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilmster cracks Bei with a solid left hand.
Kilmster looking to pass the guard.
Kilmster trying to control but Bei is working from the bottom.
Kilmster stopping the sweep attempt from Bei.
Kilmster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kilmster is looking to work some ground and pound but Bei has wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilmster preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kilmster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kilmster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kilmster lands a couple of elbows.
Kilmster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kilmster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bei is pulling down on Kilmster's head to control his posture.
Kilmster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bei wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kilmster sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bei's guard.
Bei is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kilmster scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kilmster.
Kilmster is pressing down on Bei's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bei is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bei on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bei is holding on to half guard well.
Kilmster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kilmster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kilmster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kilmster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kilmster.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bei is concentrating on defense, preventing Kilmster from advancing position.
Kilmster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bei is trying to control but can't.
Bei wants to get back to his feet.
Bei wants to control but Kilmster is keeping busy.
Kilmster seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bei is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kilmster scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bei has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kilmster is working away from the top position though.
Kilmster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bei's head.
Kilmster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bei sees it coming and defends easily.
Bei gets full guard.
Bei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kilmster postures up.
Bei has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bei pulls Kilmster in to control the position.
Kilmster pushing down on Bei's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster is trying to control the action in half guard but Bei is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kilmster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bei wants to control but Kilmster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kilmster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kilmster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kilmster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kilmster wants to take a breather but Bei is having none of it.
Bei is holding on to half guard well.
Bei is pressing down on Kilmster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kilmster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bei is keeping the position for now.
Kilmster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kilmster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Kilmster dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bei throws a jab when Kilmster was well out of range.
Bei thuds his right hand into Kilmster's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bei tries to bum rush Kilmster with a series of wild strikes but Kilmster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jake Kilmster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilmster tries to bum rush Bei with a series of wild strikes but Bei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kilmster circles away quickly and effectively.
Bei just misses with a punch to the body.
Bei misses with a wild body shot.
Kilmster connects with a body shot that sends Bei's belly button to the back.
Kilmster slips under a jab from Bei.
Bei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Bei lands.
Bei lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilmster misses with a low kick.
Bei throws an overhand right that lands on Kilmster's shoulder, as Kilmster tries to avoid the shot.
Bei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilmster.
No joy there for Kilmster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bei takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kilmster misses with a few strikes there.
Bei misses with a two punch combination.
Kilmster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilmster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bei blocks a low kick nicely.
Bei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilmster swinging wildly here.
Liu Bei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilmster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kilmster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jake Kilmster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilmster slips under a jab from Bei.
Kilmster connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilmster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bei throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilmster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Kilmster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilmster throws the left hand but Bei avoids the punch easily.
Kilmster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bei lands with a good body shot.
Kilmster scores with a one two! Bei had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kilmster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bei is rocked!
Kilmster scores with a nice right hand.
Oh Bei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bei misses with a two punch combination.
Bei checks a leg kick.
Bei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bei seems to have got his legs back now.
Kilmster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bei misses with an uppercut.
Bei looks to land a combination but Kilmster avoids it well.
Kilmster cracks Bei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bei.
Bei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilmster.
Bei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kilmster lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Bei goes down and covers up as Kilmster starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Kilmster!
Jake Kilmster thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ILja Muromets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adamh Pearse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muromets comes to the cage accompanied by Krec Паром через. Adamh Pearse acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, ILja Muromets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Adamh Pearse!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muromets circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pearse forces Muromets back against the cage and clinches.
Pearse stops a takedown attempt from Muromets.
Muromets breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pearse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Muromets tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearse was well out of range. Poor timing from Muromets.
Muromets throws the left hand but Pearse avoids the punch easily.
Pearse misses the jab.
Pearse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muromets connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Pearse misses.
Pearse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muromets swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pearse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muromets paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muromets swats away the attempt to clinch by Pearse.
Pearse throws a right hand that Muromets ducks under and follows up with a left that Muromets also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearse stuffs the takedown attempt from Muromets. Muromets gets slowly back to his feet.
Pearse throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Muromets takes a swing at Pearse's ribcage but misses.
Pearse connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Pearse finds it's way through Muromets's defenses.
Pearse misses with a double jab.
Muromets drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like ILja Muromets has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pearse.
Muromets throws a jab but it's blocked by Pearse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muromets keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Muromets takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pearse throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Muromets counter with a right hand.
Muromets connects with a nice looking jab.
Pearse feints with a jab and clips Muromets right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Muromets is sent crashing into the canvas and Pearse leaps in for the kill! Muromets tries to get to his feet but Pearse is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Muromets is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adamh Pearse!
Adamh Pearse thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akisame Hikaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristian Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hikaru comes to the cage accompanied by Ultimate Battle. Cristian Romero has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Akisame Hikaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cristian Romero!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hikaru shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Romero as he avoids it easily.
Romero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Romero checks a leg kick nicely.
Hikaru throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Romero rushes Hikaru and presses him up against the cage.
Hikaru looking to slow down the pace here.
Hikaru tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Hikaru back against the cage.
Hikaru prevents the takedown attempt.
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Romero enables Hikaru to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Romero manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hikaru missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hikaru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hikaru.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Romero holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hikaru's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hikaru advances position into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Romero is right now.
Hikaru tries for a kimura but Romero is defending well.
Romero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hikaru wants to control but Romero is keeping him busy.
Hikaru is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Romero will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Romero controls the position for a moment.
Romero tries to buck Hikaru off but Hikaru is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero struggling a bit here.
Romero parries the strikes from Hikaru easily there. Hikaru is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Romero to escape.
Romero on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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!
Hikaru works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Romero on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Romero is trying to control Hikaru's posture but Hikaru avoids it.
Hikaru is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Romero is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hikaru cracks Romero with a big right hand but Romero just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Romero manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hikaru working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is controlling Hikaru's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hikaru seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Romero regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hikaru throws a big elbow that misses.
Hikaru is looking to work some ground and pound but Romero has wrist control.
Romero controls Hikaru momentarily but Hikaru frees himself.
Hikaru is looking to work some ground and pound but Romero has wrist control.
Romero controls Hikaru momentarily but Hikaru frees himself.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Hikaru from controlling successfully.
Hikaru is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sloppy strikes from Hikaru. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hikaru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hikaru misses with a wild body shot.
Hikaru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hikaru tries to land a front kick but Romero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Romero shoots in for a takedown but Hikaru shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Romero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hikaru circles away.
Akisame Hikaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristian Romero.
Hikaru misses with a low kick as Romero jumps back.
Hikaru shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romero defends it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hikaru defends it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hikaru.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akisame Hikaru 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.
Hikaru tried to score with a low kick but Romero checks it.
Romero slips a jab and a cross from Hikaru.
Romero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hikaru throws a leg kick but Romero sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hikaru scores with a takedown into Romero's guard.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Hikaru from controlling successfully.
Hikaru with a nice head shot there.
Hikaru stands up over Romero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Romero controls Hikaru momentarily but Hikaru frees himself.
Hikaru is working Romero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Romero managing to control the position.
Hikaru throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hikaru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Romero controlling Hikaru's posture.
Hikaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hikaru has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Romero is proving hard to escape from.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Hikaru. No joy for Romero on that attempt.
Romero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hikaru.
Hikaru fails to land with a series of punches.
Hikaru shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Romero shoots for a takedown but Hikaru saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hikaru changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romero tries to avoid it but Hikaru manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romero to the ground. Romero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hikaru lands with a right hand.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hikaru.
Cristian Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romero with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Akisame Hikaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristian Romero.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Romero fails with a takedown attempt.
Romero moves forwards but Hikaru connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hikaru rushes Romero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hikaru is fighting off a takedown attempt but Romero is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hikaru to the mat. Hikaru regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hikaru wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hikaru is pulling down on Romero's head. It's preventing any offense from Romero, at least for the moment.
Hikaru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romero is one step ahead there.
Romero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hikaru manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romero manages to get himself to full guard.
Romero controls Hikaru momentarily but Hikaru frees himself.
Hikaru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hikaru with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero pulls Hikaru in close to prevent any damage.
Hikaru stopping the sweep attempt from Romero.
Hikaru landing with the ground and pound.
Romero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hikaru working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Romero keeping full guard, as Hikaru tries to pass.
Hikaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akisame Hikaru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romero controlling Hikaru's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akisame Hikaru dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hikaru doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Hikaru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akisame Hikaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hikaru gets caught napping as Romero dives in and scores a takedown. Hikaru manages to retain guard.
Hikaru wants to improve his position but instead Romero has moved into half guard.
Hikaru wants to get back to full guard.
Hikaru is working hard here to advance position.
Romero is trying to control the action in half guard but Hikaru is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Romero winds up and cracks Hikaru with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Romero is looking to take a break and control but Hikaru is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Romero prevents Hikaru from improving his position.
Hikaru preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Romero is working for a kimura but Hikaru is defending it quite comfortably.
Romero is stalling here. Hikaru is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Romero seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hikaru has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Romero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Romero defending against the ground and pound.
Hikaru wants to control but Romero is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Hikaru seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hikaru tries for a kimura but Romero is defending well.
Romero struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hikaru throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Romero to regain full guard.
Romero is trying to control the position but Hikaru postures up.
Romero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hikaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hikaru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Hikaru from controlling successfully.
Hikaru looking to pass the guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Akisame Hikaru wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Romero takes one to the chin there.
Akisame Hikaru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hikaru will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hikaru has closed the distance and engaged Romero in a clinch.
Romero is trying to force a seperation but Hikaru has the dominant position.
Romero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hikaru is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Romero prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Romero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hikaru can't get the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hikaru missing with knees to the body.
Romero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cristian Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hikaru ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hikaru no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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 Akisame Hikaru.
Well Hikaru 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akisame Hikaru!
Akisame Hikaru managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Valhalla Q160 Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Lindland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindland's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sandstorm. Luiz Lindland could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brandon Grant's chin.
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luiz Lindland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Grant!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grant fails with the takedown
and Lindland counters with a good low kick that Grant was not able to check.
Grant throws a shot from downtown. Lindland moves away and avoids it.
Grant shoots in but no luck this time.
Grant looking to score a takedown here. Lindland is defending well but Grant drives through and ends up in Lindland's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Grant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lindland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lindland is trying to control the position but Grant postures up.
Lindland lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grant!
Lindland blocks Grant's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Grant is trying to escape the mount.
Lindland fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Lindland connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Grant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lindland putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
It looks like Brandon Grant has been cut.
Grant is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lindland landing strikes from the mount and Grant is in trouble!
That has opened up Brandon Grant's cut even more.
Grant bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindland wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lindland is on top in guard.
Grant is looking for a triangle but Lindland pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindland trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
Lindland stays in close to Grant's body and controls the position.
Lindland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lindland won't allow Grant to sweep him here.
Lindland tries to free his leg and advance position but Grant is retaining full guard.
Lindland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grant is looking for a triangle here but Lindland uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lindland trying to control the position but Grant is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindland working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Grant manages to get back to half guard.
Lindland is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grant!
Lindland pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lindland landing strikes, looking to finish!
Grant is rocked!
Brandon Grant's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brandon Grant's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luiz Lindland!
After winning the bout, Luiz Lindland thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Lindel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ford comes to the cage accompanied by Stand up - Ludacris. Lindel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best . Jacob Ford has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacob Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Lindel!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindel.
Ford throws a hook but Lindel blocks it.
Lindel cracks Ford with an open hand slap.
Lindel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lindel prevents Ford from standing back up.
Lindel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ford's head.
Lindel wants to pass the guard but Ford is defending well.
Ford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lindel throwing shots but Ford is blocking nicely.
Lindel is trying to control. Ford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lindel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lindel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lindel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lindel slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lindel.
Lindel wants to take a breather but Ford is having none of it.
Ford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lindel.
Lindel is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindel works his way into side control.
Lindel in side control, throwing shots but Ford defends.
Lindel trying to control the action but Ford is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lindel.
Lindel is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ford wants to get back to his feet.
Lindel controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindel misses with the ground and pound.
Lindel is staying tight to Ford's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lindel tries to move to full mount but Ford actually manages to regain half guard.
Lindel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ford is defending against the submission attempts here by Lindel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Lindel dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lindel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lindel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ford.
Ford lands with a hook. Lindel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Mikael Lindel has been cut.
Lindel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mikael Lindel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ford avoids the body shot from Lindel.
Ford motions for Lindel to come forward. Ford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ford slips a straight right by Lindel.
Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lindel manages to avoid it.
Ford gets caught napping as Lindel dives in and scores a takedown. Ford manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford keeping moving, preventing Lindel from controlling successfully.
Lindel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikael Lindel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ford wants to sweep here but Lindel controlling him for the moment.
Lindel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lindel wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Ford looking to control.
Lindel passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindel is looking to stall here but Ford recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lindel trying to control the action but Ford is working from the bottom.
Ford is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lindel is controlling him well.
Lindel happy to just control the position for now.
Lindel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lindel scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Lindel.
Lindel controls the position.
Lindel trying to control the action but Ford is working from the bottom.
Ford is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
It looks like Jacob Ford has been cut.
Ford on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lindel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ford!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindel raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindel tries to control but Ford wriggling away.
Ford working to try and regain half guard.
Lindel raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lindel landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lindel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ford taking shots to the head.
Lindel looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Lindel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ford tries to sprawl but Lindel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ford tries to kick Lindel off but Lindel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lindel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lindel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lindel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lindel.
Lindel is pressing down on Ford's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ford is holding on for now.
Lindel wants to take a breather but Ford is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lindel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lindel works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Lindel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ford is trying to improve his position.
Lindel is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lindel taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ford to see if he's OK.
Ford is not content to let Lindel control the position.
Check out the look on Lindel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford prevents Lindel from improving position.
Lindel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lindel is trying to move to mount but Ford reverses beautifully and ends up in Lindel's guard.
Ford postures up.
Ford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindel 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.
Lindel is trying to control the position but Ford postures up.
Lindel trying to control the position here.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikael Lindel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jacob Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jacob Ford wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ford lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikael Lindel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lindel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Lindel!
Mikael Lindel gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludvig Landersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kincaid comes into the arena with Converge - blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Kincaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludvig Landersson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kincaid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Landersson lands a right hook to the body.
Kincaid misses with an uppercut.
Kincaid scores with a nice body kick.
Landersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kincaid.
Landersson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Landersson there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Ludvig Landersson has been cut.
Ludvig Landersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landersson tries to clinch up but Kincaid circles away and keeps his distance.
Landersson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Landersson.
Kincaid takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landersson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Landersson connects with a leg kick. Kincaid looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Landersson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Landersson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kincaid throws a looping overhand right but Landersson ducks down to avoid it.
Landersson staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid walks into a straight right hand from Landersson.
Kincaid chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Landersson can pounce on him.
Landersson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Landersson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Landersson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landersson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kincaid tries to bum rush Landersson with a series of wild strikes but Landersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Landersson scores with a head kick. Kincaid tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kincaid tries to clinch up but Landersson circles away and keeps his distance.
Landersson staying out of range there.
Kincaid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Landersson lands with a straight right. Kincaid didn't see that one coming.
A cross from Landersson lands.
Landersson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Landersson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Landersson lands with a good body shot.
Kincaid throws a low kick but Landersson avoids it.
Landersson looks to land a body kick but Kincaid moved away.
A head kick misses from Landersson.
Landersson throws a head kick that misses.
Kincaid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kincaid misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Landersson misses.
Landersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kincaid.
Kincaid throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landersson throws a body punch but Kincaid moves out of range.
Kincaid lands with a cross.
Landersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Landersson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Landersson misses with a leg kick.
Kincaid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Landersson.
Kincaid avoids the body shot from Landersson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kincaid 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 Landersson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Landersson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Landersson wants to clinch up but Kincaid keeps it at a distance.
Landersson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kincaid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Landersson.
Landersson scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kincaid looks to land a left hand but Landersson moved out of range nicely.
Kincaid closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Landersson misses.
Kincaid throws a big shot that misses.
Kincaid fails to land the takedown.
Kincaid misses with a body shot.
Kincaid misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Landersson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Landersson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kincaid's calf.
Landersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kincaid avoids the body shot from Landersson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kincaid throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Landersson takes one to the chin there.
Kincaid swats away the attempt to clinch by Landersson.
Nice body kick from Landersson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvig Landersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ludvig Landersson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Landersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kincaid circles away.
Ludvig Landersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kincaid tries to clinch up.
Landersson cracks Kincaid with a good jab.
Kincaid looks to throw the jab but Landersson is out of range.
Kincaid walks forward, straight into a front kick from Landersson.
Landersson throws a leg kick which misses Kincaid's front leg but catches the back leg as Kincaid tries to avoid it.
Landersson throws a series of punches but Kincaid avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Kincaid misses.
Kincaid throws a big shot that misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Landersson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Landersson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Landersson fails to land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as Kincaid blocks the low kick.
Landersson misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landersson throws a front kick aimed at Kincaid's knee but Kincaid avoids it well.
Kincaid throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Landersson throws a looping overhand right but Kincaid ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy left from Landersson finds it's target.
Landersson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kincaid. That did some damage!
Kincaid closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Landersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Landersson letting Kincaid take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Landersson as the two fighters clinch.
Kincaid tries to throw a body punch but Landersson avoids it by throwing Kincaid back against the cage.
Landersson blocks an uppercut.
Kincaid is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Landersson is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landersson lands with a light punch inside.
Kincaid tries to circle away but Landersson has him pinned against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landersson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kincaid backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Landersson.
Kincaid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Landersson breaks the clinch.
Landersson scoring well with a low kick there.
Kincaid is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Landersson scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kincaid misses with a leg kick
and Landersson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kincaid takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Landersson's corner calls for a 1-2. Landersson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Landersson. No joy for Kincaid on that attempt.
Landersson misses the shot to the body.
Kincaid looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Landersson ducks under a wild hook from Kincaid.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landersson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kincaid.
Kincaid throws the left hand but Landersson avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Kincaid as he connects with a hook.
Kincaid misses the shot to the body.
Landersson lands a nice shot that snaps Kincaid's head back.
Kincaid chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Landersson can pounce on him.
Landersson tries to land a front kick but Kincaid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kincaid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Landersson jabs Kincaid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Landersson thuds his shin into the meat of Kincaid's side.
Landersson lands a nice hook to Kincaid's body. Kincaid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landersson connects with a single shot there.
Landersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kincaid throws a hook to the side of Landersson's head but Landersson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kincaid will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid slips a straight right by Landersson.
Ludvig Landersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Landersson lands with a good body shot.
Kincaid walks forward, straight into a front kick from Landersson.
A head kick from Landersson lands but Kincaid takes it in his stride.
Landersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kincaid.
Landersson lands with a cross.
Landersson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kincaid takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Landersson lands a two punch combo.
Landersson catches Kincaid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kincaid is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kincaid takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Landersson.
Kincaid steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Landersson. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvig Landersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ludvig Landersson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Landersson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Landersson throws a leg kick which misses Kincaid's front leg but catches the back leg as Kincaid tries to avoid it.
Landersson thuds his shin into the meat of Kincaid's side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Landersson. That's going to slow Kincaid down.
Kincaid gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Landersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Landersson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kincaid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Landersson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Landersson lands a nice shot that snaps Kincaid's head back.
Landersson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kincaid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Landersson fakes the leg kick and cracks Kincaid in the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Landersson!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Landersson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Landersson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kincaid takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Landersson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kincaid's calf.
Landersson misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Landersson, as that shot connected.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Landersson. Kincaid shrugs it off though.
A thudding body kick lands there by Landersson!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landersson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Landersson tests Kincaid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kincaid has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Landersson.
Kincaid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Landersson finds it's way round the side to connect with Kincaid's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid shoots in for a takedown but Landersson shows good takedown defense.
Landersson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Landersson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Landersson lands a big head kick that sends Kincaid tumbling to the mat! Landersson takes a step backwards and waves Kincaid back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Kincaid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Billy Kincaid has been cut.
Kincaid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Landersson.
Kincaid seems to have got his legs back now.
Landersson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Landersson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Landersson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Landersson looks to land a left hand but Kincaid moved out of range nicely.
Landersson throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Landersson. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landersson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Billy Kincaid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Landersson - that will leave a mark!
Landersson lands a head shot.
Landersson swinging wildly here.
Kincaid avoids the head kick by Landersson.
Landersson moves out of range of the body kick from Kincaid.
Kincaid swings widly with a right hand
and Landersson counters with an outside leg kick.
Kincaid avoids the head kick by Landersson.
Landersson staying out of range there.
Landersson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kincaid takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landersson with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landersson connects with a looping right hand.
Kincaid throws a series of punches but Landersson avoids them all with ease.
Landersson throws a push kick but Kincaid slaps the foot to one side.
Landersson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Landersson ducks under a wild hook from Kincaid.
Kincaid takes a swing at Landersson's ribcage but misses.
Landersson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Landersson checks a low kick from Kincaid.
Nice body punch from Landersson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Landersson cracks the inside of Kincaid's front leg.
Kincaid throws an off balance right hand
and Landersson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kincaid thows a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludvig Landersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Landersson 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 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludvig Landersson!
Ludvig Landersson gave a mention to Undead clothing. All items 10$ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Bolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Hara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hara comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Who - Eminence front kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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210 lbs
25 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Bolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Hara!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hara. Bolt shrugs it off though.
Bolt throws a hook but Hara blocks it.
Hara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bolt misses the jab.
Bolt tries to keep at a distance but Hara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hara tries to circle away but Bolt has him pinned against the cage.
Bolt effectively controlling the action here.
Hara will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bolt up against the cage.
Bolt has clasped his hands together around Hara's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hara is looking for a sweep.
Hara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hara works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Hara connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bolt is just holding on here. Hara manages to take his back.
Hara is persistently looking for the submission but Bolt is defending it well.
Hara misses with a punch to the head.
Hara tightening his grip on Bolt, looking for the choke.
Hara struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolt showing good submission defense here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolt covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Hara controlling well, preventing Bolt from escaping the position.
Hara tightening his grip on Bolt, looking for the choke.
Hara connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bolt to escape the position.
Bolt rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hara is thwarting Bolt's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt is staying active underneath Hara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bolt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bolt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hara trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom.
Bolt isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hara stacks Bolt on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hara!
Hara controls the position.
Hara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bolt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bolt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hara off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hara defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bolt has the hooks in. Hara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hara fending off the submission attempt from Bolt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hara rolls, trying to escape but Bolt keeps control of the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bolt looking for the choke from the back.
Bolt is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Hara has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bolt has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Hara taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bolt doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Felix Bolt!
A victorious Felix Bolt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl De Groot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Velcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl De Groot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davor Velcic!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Groot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Velcic moves out of range of the leg kick from De Groot.
De Groot scores with a kick to the midsection.
De Groot throws a front kick aimed at Velcic's knee but Velcic avoids it well.
De Groot scores with a hook to the body. Velcic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Groot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Velcic sizes up De Groot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Velcic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Groot dodges the punch combination from Velcic.
A solid body kick from De Groot.
Velcic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Groot to score with a decent uppercut.
De Groot throws a front kick aimed at Velcic's knee but Velcic avoids it well.
De Groot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velcic blocks a low kick nicely.
Velcic moves out of range of the body kick.
De Groot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Velcic. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot misses with a low kick.
Velcic checks a leg kick nicely.
Velcic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Groot throws a leg kick that misses.
De Groot checks a low kick from Velcic.
Donk. De Groot catches Velcic right on the button with a cross.
Velcic tries to work over De Groot's front leg with a kick but De Groot checks it.
Velcic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Velcic takes one on the button.
De Groot connects with a leg kick. Velcic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Velcic throws a hook but De Groot avoids it easily.
De Groot just misses with a punch to the body.
De Groot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Velcic misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic slips under a jab.
De Groot scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velcic blocks a leg kick.
De Groot misses with a straight right.
A combination from Velcic does no damage.
De Groot walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Velcic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good leg kick by De Groot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Groot throws a shot to the body.
Velcic avoids the body shot from De Groot.
Velcic misses the jab.
Karl De Groot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Groot lands with a kick to the temple. Velcic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
De Groot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Groot wants to clinch up but Velcic keeps it at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from De Groot - that will leave a mark!
De Groot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic misses with a low kick as De Groot jumps back.
Velcic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Groot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velcic.
De Groot swings widly with a right hand
and Velcic counters with a nice body shot.
De Groot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velcic was well out of range. Poor timing from De Groot.
De Groot finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Groot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Groot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Groot avoids the body shot from Velcic.
Velcic throws an off balance right hand
and De Groot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Groot misses the jab.
Velcic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab by De Groot.
Velcic with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic lands a jab to De Groot's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by De Groot.
De Groot throws a low kick but it's checked well by Velcic.
Decent striking displayed by Velcic there.
De Groot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velcic.
De Groot ducks under a wild hook from Velcic.
De Groot misses with a looping left.
Velcic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Groot manages to avoid it.
Velcic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velcic throws a hook but De Groot avoids it easily.
Donk. De Groot catches Velcic right on the button with a cross.
De Groot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Velcic punishes De Groot's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl De Groot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big left from Velcic misses.
De Groot dodges the punch combination from Velcic.
De Groot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velcic misses with a wild body shot.
Velcic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velcic avoids the head kick by De Groot.
Good work by Velcic as he checks the leg kick.
De Groot throws a chopping leg kick but Velcic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Velcic misses.
De Groot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Velcic. That did some damage!
De Groot scores with a nice strike.
De Groot scores with the left hand. Velcic knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Velcic misses.
Velcic throws the left hand but De Groot avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot connects with a nice looking jab.
De Groot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Groot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Groot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Groot avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Groot pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Groot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Groot is looking to clinch but Velcic is avoiding it.
De Groot thuds a left hand into Velcic's body.
De Groot lands a nice shot that snaps Velcic's head back.
De Groot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Velcic blocks a leg kick.
Velcic takes a swing at De Groot's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Velcic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Velcic.
De Groot jabs Velcic right on the nose. Velcic blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Groot is looking to clinch.
De Groot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Groot throws a head kick that misses.
De Groot scoring well with a low kick there.
Velcic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Velcic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Velcic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Velcic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velcic throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Groot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from De Groot misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karl De Groot is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Velcic. That's going to slow De Groot down.
Velcic throws a leg kick but De Groot checks it.
De Groot moves out of range as Velcic strikes.
Velcic blocks a leg kick.
Velcic slips under a jab.
De Groot takes one on the button.
Velcic moves out of range of the body kick from De Groot.
De Groot lands a leg kick that knocks Velcic off balance momentarily.
De Groot thuds his right hand into Velcic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Groot throws a chopping leg kick but Velcic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Groot throws a head kick that misses.
De Groot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Groot scores with a kick to the midsection.
Velcic misses with a straight left.
De Groot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Groot works Velcic's body with a nice hook.
De Groot checks a leg kick.
Velcic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velcic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velcic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Groot is able to avoid easily.
Velcic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Groot.
Velcic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Groot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Groot throws a chopping leg kick but Velcic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Velcic throws a hook but De Groot blocks it.
De Groot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl De Groot dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Groot moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Velcic misses.
Velcic throws a nice looking combination but De Groot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Groot lands a leg kick that knocks Velcic off balance momentarily.
De Groot walks forward, straight into a front kick from Velcic.
De Groot feints and then cracks Velcic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Velcic down.
Velcic throws a body punch but De Groot moves out of range.
De Groot connects with a solid leg kick.
De Groot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Velcic.
Velcic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Groot.
De Groot rushes Velcic and presses him up against the cage.
Velcic tries a body shot but De Groot blocks it.
De Groot is looking to control Velcic's arms but Velcic gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Groot has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Velcic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velcic misses with a body punch.
De Groot working aggressively here.
De Groot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Velcic or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Groot.
Velcic tries a body shot but De Groot blocks it.
De Groot tries to land a knee to the head but Velcic blocks with his arms.
Velcic tries to work over De Groot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Groot tries to stall but Velcic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
De Groot lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Groot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velcic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velcic wants to break free but De Groot has control.
De Groot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Groot tries a body shot but Velcic blocks it.
Velcic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Groot lands with a left to the head.
Velcic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Groot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Groot trying to land knees 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!
Velcic tries to land knees in the clinch but De Groot avoids the damage to the body.
Velcic tries to work over De Groot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velcic trying to land knees to the body.
De Groot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Velcic goes for a takedown attempt but De Groot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
De Groot lands a nice looking body shot.
De Groot throws a wild body kick that Velcic sees coming a mile off.
De Groot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Velcic throws a right hand that De Groot ducks under and follows up with a left that De Groot also avoids with ease.
De Groot lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Velcic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Groot ducks under a wild hook from Velcic.
Velcic throws a shot from downtown. De Groot moves away and avoids it.
De Groot walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Velcic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Groot lands with a thumping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by De Groot there.
The fighters circling - Velcic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. De Groot catches Velcic right on the button with a cross.
De Groot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Velcic cracks De Groot with an open hand slap.
De Groot throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Velcic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Groot throws the kick towards the body but Velcic avoids it.
Velcic slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by De Groot.
De Groot throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from De Groot does it's job there.
Velcic thumps De Groot with a low kick.
De Groot throws a low kick, looking for Velcic's leg but Velcic calmly moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Groot. That's going to slow Velcic down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Groot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Velcic. That did some damage!
Velcic misses with a leg kick
and De Groot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Velcic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Groot.
A leg kick checked by Velcic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from De Groot.
Velcic throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Groot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl De Groot clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De Groot throws the left hand but Velcic avoids the punch easily.
De Groot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Velcic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Groot throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from De Groot misses.
The crowd cheers as Velcic lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Groot doesn't seem phased though.
Velcic walks into a jab.
De Groot digs a good hook to Velcic's body.
An inside leg kick from De Groot misses.
De Groot tries a low kick but Velcic avoids it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for De Groot.
Velcic misses with a leg kick.
Velcic lands a lovely overhand right.
Velcic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot lands with a hook. Velcic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Groot cracks the inside of Velcic's front leg.
De Groot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Groot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Groot jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Groot attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Velcic moves out of range as De Groot throws a body kick.
De Groot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Groot misses with a looping right.
Velcic blocks the body kick.
Velcic tests De Groot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Velcic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Groot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velcic was well out of range. Poor timing from De Groot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Groot. Velcic does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Groot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Groot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Groot misses with a looping right.
Velcic connects with a solid leg kick.
Velcic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
De Groot takes one on the button.
Velcic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Velcic throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Groot.
De Groot throws a wild body kick that Velcic sees coming a mile off.
De Groot motions for Velcic to come forward. De Groot throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic catches De Groot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Groot misses with a body shot.
A solid body kick from De Groot.
Velcic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Groot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Groot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Groot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Groot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Groot moves away from the strike by Velcic.
De Groot with a nice cross.
De Groot tries to clinch but Velcic moves out of range.
De Groot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Velcic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic misses with a wild body shot.
Velcic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Groot.
De Groot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Velcic misses.
Velcic moves out of range of the strikes.
Velcic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Groot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Groot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velcic manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velcic takes one to the chin there.
Velcic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Groot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velcic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Groot throws out the jab.
De Groot looks to land a right hand but Velcic moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Groot.
De Groot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl De Groot had his way with Davor Velcic in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
De Groot tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Groot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Velcic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Groot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donk. De Groot catches Velcic right on the button with a cross.
De Groot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Velcic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Velcic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Velcic moves out of range of the body kick from De Groot.
Velcic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Groot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Groot scores with a push kick.
Velcic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot lands a leg kick that knocks Velcic off balance momentarily.
De Groot cracks Velcic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Groot lands a high kick!
Velcic checks the leg kick.
Velcic tests De Groot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Groot lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Groot.
De Groot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Velcic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Some wild striking there from Velcic.
Jab, jab by De Groot - just one landing.
Karl De Groot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Velcic walks into a left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Groot. That's going to slow Velcic down.
Velcic scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Groot throws a hook but Velcic blocks it.
De Groot throws a leg kick but Velcic moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Groot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Groot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velcic thows a body shot but no joy.
Velcic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Groot counters with a good low kick that Velcic was not able to check.
De Groot looks to throw a body kick
and Velcic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Groot throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Velcic checks a leg kick.
Velcic cracks De Groot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Groot lands a nice looking body kick.
De Groot is looking to score with low kicks.
De Groot throws a leg kick but Velcic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Groot moves out of range of the body kick.
De Groot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velcic.
De Groot throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Groot tried to score with a low kick but Velcic checks it.
De Groot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Velcic blocks the low kick.
De Groot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Groot dodges the punch combination from Velcic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Groot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velcic manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by De Groot. Beautiful body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Groot.
Nice defenses there by De Groot.
Velcic walks forward, straight into a front kick from De Groot.
Velcic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velcic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Groot misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Groot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Velcic's sensitive parts.
De Groot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Davor Velcic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velcic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl De Groot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Groot has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl De Groot!
Karl De Groot retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Karl De Groot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George McTrigger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. George McTrigger is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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32
241 lbs
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36
228 lbs
30 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, George McTrigger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royston De Noteboom!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Noteboom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Noteboom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McTrigger looks to land a right hand but De Noteboom moved out of range.
McTrigger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McTrigger lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McTrigger stopping the sweep attempt from De Noteboom.
McTrigger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McTrigger wants to control from the top but De Noteboom keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTrigger wants to pass the guard but De Noteboom is keeping the position.
McTrigger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McTrigger wants to control from the top but De Noteboom keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because George McTrigger wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McTrigger scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McTrigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger throws a low kick but De Noteboom avoids it.
De Noteboom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McTrigger misses with a leg kick.
McTrigger misses with a hook.
McTrigger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McTrigger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTrigger misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McTrigger misses.
McTrigger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Noteboom's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from McTrigger. De Noteboom does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTrigger dips to his left and cracks De Noteboom with an uppercut!
McTrigger thows a body shot but no joy.
McTrigger punishes De Noteboom's body with a nice straight punch.
McTrigger misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as De Noteboom blocks the leg kick.
McTrigger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McTrigger fails with a takedown attempt.
De Noteboom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McTrigger. McTrigger obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTrigger throws a hook to the side of De Noteboom's head but De Noteboom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTrigger misses with a looping left.
McTrigger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George McTrigger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A clash of legs there as De Noteboom blocks the low kick.
De Noteboom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McTrigger.
De Noteboom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McTrigger connects with a solid leg kick.
De Noteboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTrigger.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! De Noteboom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McTrigger - the referee stops the clock and De Noteboom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McTrigger. De Noteboom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McTrigger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
George McTrigger is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTrigger lands a nice hook to De Noteboom's body. De Noteboom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McTrigger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McTrigger controlling the position from side mount.
McTrigger wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Noteboom keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger wants to control for a moment but De Noteboom uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McTrigger thows a huge punch but De Noteboom dodges it nicely.
De Noteboom won't allow McTrigger to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger is working hard here to advance position.
McTrigger controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McTrigger is keen to just control but De Noteboom is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because George McTrigger just wasn't active enough.
McTrigger throws a wild body kick that De Noteboom sees coming a mile off.
McTrigger throws a lazy right hand but De Noteboom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from McTrigger misses
and De Noteboom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McTrigger's guard.
McTrigger looking for a sweep. Not yet McTrigger, not yet.
McTrigger will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
McTrigger keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McTrigger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but McTrigger keeps moving.
McTrigger wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George McTrigger dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Noteboom checks a low kick from McTrigger.
McTrigger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Noteboom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Some bone on bone action there as De Noteboom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McTrigger misses with a straight left.
De Noteboom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTrigger throws a right hand that misses
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into side control. McTrigger won't be happy with that.
McTrigger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Noteboom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTrigger wants to control but De Noteboom postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTrigger is looking to reverse the position.
McTrigger is trying to work for a sweep but De Noteboom has mounted him!
McTrigger is bucking up trying to escape but De Noteboom cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
De Noteboom avoids the attempt from McTrigger to control.
McTrigger sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McTrigger is looking for a sweep. De Noteboom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Noteboom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McTrigger's head.
McTrigger is looking to improve his position.
De Noteboom is thwarting McTrigger's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger tries to get to full guard but De Noteboom has control of the leg.
McTrigger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Noteboom pulls his head out easily.
McTrigger is trying to get back to full guard.
De Noteboom is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McTrigger wants to control but De Noteboom passes into side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger tries to improve position but can't.
De Noteboom wants to control but McTrigger is keeping him busy.
McTrigger tries to control the position but he's not in luck - De Noteboom easily slips into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McTrigger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Noteboom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McTrigger is looking to escape.
BOOM! De Noteboom connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royston De Noteboom really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McTrigger throws a sloppy head kick and De Noteboom moves out of range easily.
De Noteboom stuffs the takedown attempt from McTrigger. McTrigger gets slowly back to his feet.
McTrigger misses with a right hand
and De Noteboom counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McTrigger's guard now.
McTrigger 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.
De Noteboom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Noteboom postures up and lands a big shot to McTrigger's brow.
McTrigger pulls De Noteboom in close to prevent any damage.
De Noteboom preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but McTrigger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McTrigger is looking to sweep but instead, De Noteboom has passed into half guard.
De Noteboom wants to take a breather but McTrigger is having none of it.
McTrigger trying to control here.
McTrigger tries to roll over but De Noteboom keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Noteboom thows a huge punch but McTrigger dodges it nicely.
McTrigger is refusing to be controlled, as De Noteboom sits in half guard.
McTrigger actively working from the bottom here.
McTrigger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McTrigger is controlling De Noteboom's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Royston De Noteboom has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom slips a nice elbow through McTrigger's hands, connecting with McTrigger's forehead.
McTrigger moves into full guard.
McTrigger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Noteboom cracks McTrigger with a solid left hand.
McTrigger has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but De Noteboom has passed into side control.
McTrigger is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on De Noteboom's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
De Noteboom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McTrigger works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but McTrigger keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McTrigger is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Royston De Noteboom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McTrigger takes a swing at De Noteboom's ribcage but misses.
McTrigger misses with a left hand
and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McTrigger is concentrating on defense, preventing De Noteboom from advancing position.
McTrigger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Noteboom pulls his head out easily.
McTrigger gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McTrigger is on top in guard.
McTrigger trying to control the position from guard on top but De Noteboom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTrigger wants to pass the guard but De Noteboom is keeping the position.
De Noteboom lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McTrigger!
McTrigger tries to lock up and control but De Noteboom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McTrigger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom raining down hammerfists from mount.
BOOM! De Noteboom connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McTrigger wants to hold on but De Noteboom pushes him away.
McTrigger gets back to half guard.
McTrigger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Noteboom is thwarting McTrigger's attempts to control the position.
McTrigger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McTrigger is trying to maintain the position but De Noteboom is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McTrigger looking for subs from the bottom but De Noteboom mounts him!
De Noteboom dominating with strikes here.
De Noteboom lands a heavy elbow.
De Noteboom scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McTrigger?
McTrigger is rocked!
McTrigger tries to hold on but De Noteboom postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Noteboom putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh McTrigger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Noteboom connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McTrigger takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! De Noteboom's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royston De Noteboom!
Royston De Noteboom is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sub Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russel Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Meytal Cohen - Toxicity kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Russel Richards enters the cage!
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260 lbs
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276 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sub Artist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Russel Richards!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards moves away from the strike by Artist.
Good shot there by Richards.
Artist lands a jab to the head.
Richards 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.
Artist clinches with his opponent.
Richards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Artist.
Richards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Richards lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Richards on the inside.
Artist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Richards struggles to land a body shot inside as Artist controls his hands.
Artist will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Richards up against the cage.
Richards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Artist can't find room to land a body shot as Richards controls the action.
Richards misses with a body punch.
Richards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist tries to throw a body punch but Richards avoids it by throwing Artist back against the cage.
Richards lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Richards throws a punch but it's blocked by Artist.
Richards tries to work over Artist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Richards scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Artist struggles to land a body shot inside as Richards controls his hands.
Richards misses with a punch on the inside.
Artist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richards lands a body punch.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Artist blocks a body shot from Richards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Richards.
It looks like Sub Artist has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Artist throws a punch but it's blocked by Richards.
Richards misses with a punch to the body.
Artist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Richards's elbow.
Richards tries to throw a body punch but Artist avoids it by throwing Richards back against the cage.
Artist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Richards prevents a body shot from Artist.
Artist lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist blocks an uppercut.
Artist throws a head punch that misses.
Richards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Artist lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Richards.
A short left from Richards.
Artist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richards misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Artist.
Artist manages to break the clinch.
Artist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Richards rushes Artist and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Artist is trying to force a seperation but Richards has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Richards.
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by Artist.
A nice right hand lands inside from Richards.
Artist lands a body shot in the clinch.
Richards's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Artist's elbow.
Richards tries to throw a body punch but Artist avoids it by throwing Richards back against the cage.
Artist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Artist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Artist closes the distance and clinches.
Richards lands a shoulder strike.
Richards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Artist pushes Richards back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Richards looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Richards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Artist breaks the clinch.
Richards lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Artist circles away quickly and effectively.
Artist misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist missing with a left hand there. Richards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Artist misses with a looping right.
Sub Artist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards tries to clinch there but Artist circles away.
Richards lands with an uppercut that bounces Artist off the cage and back into range.
Richards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Artist.
Artist gets a clinch.
Richards misses with some punches.
Richards throws a punch but it's blocked by Artist.
Artist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Richards.
Artist blocks an uppercut.
Richards struggles to land a body shot inside as Artist controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Artist scores with a hook to the body.
Artist is trying to push Richards away but Richards has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Richards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Artist backwards.
Artist lands an uppercut.
Artist working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russel Richards will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sub Artist's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Richards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Artist.
Richards misses with a body shot.
Artist clinches up with Richards and pushes him back against the cage.
Richards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Richards.
Richards lands a shoulder strike.
Artist lands a nice shot to the body.
Richards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Richards gets through Artist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Richards working aggressively here.
Richards keeps control of Artist as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Richards working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Artist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Richards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Russel Richards seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Artist tries to throw a body punch but Richards avoids it by throwing Artist back against the cage.
Richards misses with a punch to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Richards in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Richards prevents a body shot from Artist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Richards.
A head punch on the inside from Richards fails to land.
Richards lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Artist.
Richards tries to throw a body punch but Artist avoids it by throwing Richards back against the cage.
Artist can't break the clinch.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Artist on the inside.
Richards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richards can't find room to land a body shot as Artist controls the action.
Richards scores with a nice hook to the head.
Artist is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Richards's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Artist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards.
Richards misses with a punch on the inside.
Richards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Artist's elbow.
Richards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richards tries to throw a body punch but Artist avoids it by throwing Richards back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Artist wants to stall.
Richards stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Richards throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Artist lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Richards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Richards on the inside.
Artist throws a head punch that misses.
Richards blocking some punches.
Artist prevents a body shot from Richards.
Artist cracks Richards with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Richards scores with a nice short uppercut.
Artist tries a body shot but Richards blocks it.
Nice body punch from Artist.
A left hand lands to the body for Artist.
Richards blocking some punches.
Richards lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards scores with a shot to the side of Artist's head.
Artist manages to break the clinch.
Artist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Richards finds it's way round the side to connect with Artist's head.
Richards lands with a shot to the body.
Artist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Richards counters with a stiff right hand.
Richards walks into a straight right hand from Artist.
Richards scores with a nice right hand.
Artist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Artist lands with a good body shot.
Artist looks to land a right hand but Richards moved out of range.
Artist digs a good hook to Richards's body.
Russel Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by Richards as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artist misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Artist. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richards closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Richards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Artist tries to break free but Richards pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Richards as the two fighters clinch.
Artist blocking some punches.
Richards misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Richards lands with a right to the head.
Richards prevents a body shot from Artist.
Artist stalling in the clinch but Richards improves position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from Artist.
Artist breaks the clinch.
Richards has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Artist throws a big shot that misses.
Artist throws a nice looking combination but Richards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sub Artist's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Artist throws a right hand that misses
and Richards counters by clinching up.
Artist stalling in the clinch but Richards improves position.
Richards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Artist misses with a punch on the inside.
Richards presses Artist against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Richards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richards prevents a body shot from Artist.
A right hand to the body from Richards.
Artist blocks a body shot from Richards.
Artist blocks an uppercut.
Richards lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards throws a punch but it's blocked by Artist.
Richards cracks Artist with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Richards.
Richards lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Artist or not.
Richards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Richards.
Richards lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Artist backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist blocks a body shot from Richards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richards tries a body shot but Artist blocks it.
Richards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Artist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richards misses with the head strike.
Richards scores with a shot to the side of Artist's head.
Richards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Artist.
Artist working aggressively here.
Artist misses with a body punch.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richards scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Richards.
Richards gets through Artist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards blocks a body shot from Artist.
Richards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Artist is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist looking to slow down the pace here.
Artist has had enough of the clinch but Richards keeps him there for the moment.
Richards lands a left hand.
Sub Artist's cut is getting worse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Artist.
Artist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richards struggles to land a body shot inside as Artist controls his hands.
Richards tries a body shot but Artist blocks it.
Richards working aggressively here.
A short left from Richards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Artist.
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by Artist.
Richards controlling the action here for a moment.
Richards works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Richards lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Richards.
A short right from Richards on the inside.
Artist is rocked!
Richards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Artist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sub Artist's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Richards pushes Artist against the cage. Richards is working some dirty boxing. Richards pushes off with a quick right hook! Artist goes down! Artist tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Richards moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russel Richards!
A victorious Russel Richards thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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