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06 - Comrade PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justice Naruhodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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216 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Justice Naruhodo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mack misses with a straight right.
Naruhodo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mack wants to sweep here but Naruhodo controlling him for the moment.
Naruhodo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mack will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Justice Naruhodo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mack shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Naruhodo keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naruhodo has control of Mack's left arm, preventing Mack from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Naruhodo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A right-left combo lands from Naruhodo.
Mack walks into a straight right hand from Naruhodo.
Mack jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Naruhodo shoots in and gets a takedown into Mack's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mack 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.
Naruhodo working some strikes from top position.
Naruhodo is stalling in the full guard.
Mack keeping full guard, as Naruhodo tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naruhodo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Naruhodo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Justice Naruhodo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Naruhodo lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Naruhodo scores with a hook.
Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naruhodo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naruhodo jabs Mack right on the nose. Mack blinks but takes it well.
Naruhodo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mack's half guard.
Naruhodo is controlling the pace.
Mack tries to roll over but Naruhodo keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack is working hard here to advance position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Naruhodo winds up and cracks Mack with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Naruhodo working over Mack with some ground and pound. Mack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naruhodo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Naruhodo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mack is breathing heavily.
Naruhodo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naruhodo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Naruhodo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justice Naruhodo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mack takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mack takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mack dodges the punch combination from Naruhodo.
Nick Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naruhodo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Naruhodo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Naruhodo is looking to take a break and control but Mack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naruhodo just content to control the position.
Naruhodo scoring with punches and elbows.
Naruhodo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naruhodo lands some shots froms side control.
The referee asks Naruhodo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Naruhodo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Naruhodo scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Mack is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Naruhodo can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justice Naruhodo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Crusoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmed Babilon Mamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Crusoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ahmed Babilon Mamed!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamed fails with a takedown attempt.
Crusoe connects with a leg kick. Mamed looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crusoe throws a lazy right hand but Mamed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crusoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Crusoe finds it's way through Mamed's defenses.
Mamed takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crusoe gets tackled into the cage by Mamed. Mamed maintains the clinch.
A short right from Crusoe.
Crusoe lands with a short shot to the head.
Crusoe scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Crusoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mamed wants to get back to striking at distance but Crusoe won't allow it.
Crusoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Mamed backwards.
Mamed is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crusoe to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crusoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Crusoe - that landed with a thud.
Mamed is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crusoe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Robbie Crusoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Babilon Mamed.
Crusoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crusoe lands with a right to the head.
Crusoe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mamed up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Crusoe.
Crusoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mamed wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crusoe.
Crusoe breaks from the clinch.
Mamed has Crusoe up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Crusoe on the inside.
Crusoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mamed jumps guard but Crusoe stands there with Mamed around his waist. Mamed gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Crusoe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mamed up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crusoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mamed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee is keeping an eye on Crusoe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mamed is looking to control Crusoe's arms but Crusoe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mamed has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Crusoe.
Mamed tries to pull guard but Crusoe holds him up against the cage and eventually Mamed drops back down to his feet.
Crusoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Crusoe.
Crusoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mameds head.
Mamed tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crusoe smiles and moves away.
Crusoe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mamed shoots for a takedown but Crusoe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A shot to the liver by Crusoe. Beautiful body shot.
Mamed looks winded!
Crusoe lands with a cross.
Robbie Crusoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crusoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mamed in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Crusoe finds it's target.
Crusoe cracks Mamed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mamed is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Mamed.
Mamed is still on wobbly legs! Can Crusoe finish him?
Mamed shoots in for a takedown but Crusoe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crusoe leaves Mamed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crusoe darts in and clinches Mamed up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Crusoe.
Mamed is trying to break the clinch but Crusoe has him pressed against the cage.
Crusoe lands a left hand.
Crusoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamed backwards.
Mamed being controlled against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crusoe lands with a short shot to the head.
Mamed takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crusoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mamed backwards.
Crusoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Crusoe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crusoe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mamed seems to have recovered his senses.
Robbie Crusoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crusoe taking a breather.
Crusoe lands with a right to the head.
Mamed tries for a takedown but Crusoe manages to get underhooks.
Mamed can't break the clinch.
Mamed is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crusoe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mamed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crusoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crusoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Mamed backwards.
Crusoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Mamed backwards.
Mamed being controlled against the cage.
Mamed jumps guard but Crusoe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Robbie Crusoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Babilon Mamed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crusoe lands with a left to the head.
Mamed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crusoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crusoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Crusoe.
Mamed can't get the takedown.
Crusoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Crusoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crusoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mameds head.
Mamed jumps guard but Crusoe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mamed is breathing heavily.
Mamed is trying to pull guard but Crusoe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crusoe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe breaks from the clinch.
Crusoe connects with a looping right hand.
Crusoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Crusoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Crusoe! Mamed is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Crusoe!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauko Antero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kauko Antero!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Antero tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Antero throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Antero drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Antero trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is pulling down on Antero's head. It's preventing any offense from Antero, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thomas Lee.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee avoids the head kick by Antero.
Antero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Lee clinches up with Antero and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee effectively controlling the action here.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee breaks the clinch.
Antero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lee pushes down on Antero's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Antero taking some punishment here, with Lee in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lee drops an elbow to the side of Antero's head.
Lee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lee works his way into full mount!
Lee lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antero is in a horrible position here. Lee smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lee drops a big elbow. That's hurt Antero! More shots from Lee and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Lee!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ville Paakkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roni Valli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Paakkari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roni Valli!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Paakkari's half guard.
Valli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Paakkari wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roni Valli.
Valli gets a takedown into half guard.
Valli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roni Valli.
Paakkari scores with a leg kick.
Valli looks to throw the jab but Paakkari is out of range.
Valli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paakkari as he avoids it easily.
Valli closes the distance and clinches up with Paakkari, looking for a takedown. Valli pushes Paakkari against the cage but Paakkari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paakkari lands a nice hook to Valli's body. Valli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paakkari lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakkari scores with a nice strike.
Paakkari scores with a push kick.
Ville Paakkari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valli moves forwards but Paakkari connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paakkari connects with a leg kick. Valli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Valli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Valli closes the distance and clinches up with Paakkari, looking for a takedown. Valli pushes Paakkari against the cage but Paakkari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ville Paakkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roni Valli.
Paakkari feints and then cracks Valli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valli down.
Valli looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Valli preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Paakkari paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valli tries to clinch but Paakkari is having none of it.
That kick from Paakkari tenderised Valli's leg. Valli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paakkari lands a jab to Valli's midsection.
Valli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paakkari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valli somewhat.
Paakkari ducks under a wild hook from Valli.
Paakkari closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Roni Valli has been cut.
Valli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paakkari.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paakkari moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No luck for Valli with that takedown attempt.
Paakkari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paakkari wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ville Paakkari will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roni Valli's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Paakkari lands a nice looking body shot.
Horrible takedown by Valli or perhaps it was just good defense by Paakkari which made him look bad.
Paakkari is looking to slow Valli down with leg kicks.
Paakkari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paakkari throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Valli is pressing down on Paakkari's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paakkari is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakkari is looking to control Valli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paakkari avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ville Paakkari just wasn't active enough.
Paakkari lands a nice looking body kick.
Paakkari is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Paakkari slaps away a takedown attempt from Valli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paakkari connects with a body shot.
Paakkari throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paakkari slaps away a takedown attempt from Valli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ville Paakkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roni Valli.
Valli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paakkari lands a nice looking kick to the body. Valli takes a step back to recover.
Paakkari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paakkari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paakkari ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paakkari bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valli's head.
Nice body punch from Paakkari.
Paakkari is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paakkari. Paakkari obviously looking to wear him down.
Paakkari lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Paakkari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valli shoots in but no luck this time.
Valli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Valli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Valli wants to control but Paakkari is keeping him busy.
Paakkari is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakkari gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Paakkari tries to lock up and control but Valli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valli controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Paakkari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roni Valli's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Valli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paakkari's waist but Paakkari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valli off to one side.
Paakkari lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Valli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paakkari's waist but Paakkari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valli off to one side.
Valli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body kick from Paakkari.
Valli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Paakkari connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Paakkari delivers a nice body kick.
Paakkari connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valli's hands.
Valli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valli moves forwards but Paakkari connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valli misses with a takedown
and Paakkari counters with an inside leg kick.
Ville Paakkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roni Valli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valli shoots in and drives through. Paakkari sprawls well.
Paakkari cracks the inside of Valli's front leg.
Paakkari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Paakkari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valli's sensitive parts.
Valli has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Paakkari.
Valli scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Valli in particular looking to stall.
Paakkari is looking to get back to is feet but Valli passes into side control.
Paakkari is trying to control Valli's posture but Valli avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paakkari trying to remain calm as Valli controls from the top position.
Paakkari tries to bench press Valli off him but Valli keeps the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Valli trying to control the position but Paakkari is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ville Paakkari just wasn't active enough.
Paakkari lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paakkari's waist but Paakkari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valli off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakkari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valli tries to move into range but Paakkari moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Paakkari throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Paakkari lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paakkari.
Paakkari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valli.
Paakkari lands with an uppercut that bounces Valli off the cage and back into range.
Paakkari throws a head kick that half lands.
Valli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paakkari is fending him off so far but Valli persists. Nope, Paakkari circles away and we're back to standing.
Paakkari stuffs the takedown.
Ville Paakkari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paakkari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valli's sensitive parts.
Paakkari scores with a sloppy right hand. Valli should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paakkari thows a body kick. Valli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valli sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Paakkari connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ville Paakkari is winning the standup battle so far.
Paakkari scores with a nice strike.
Paakkari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Paakkari cracks a nice hook into Valli's ribs.
Paakkari lands an overhand right.
Ville Paakkari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab from Paakkari.
Paakkari catches Valli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Paakkari.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paakkari.
Valli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Paakkari lands with a shot to the body.
Roni Valli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paakkari scores with a jab. Valli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ville Paakkari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paakkari, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ville Paakkari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Serafin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brenden Spikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Daniel Serafin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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178 lbs
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25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Good kicks
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Serafin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brenden Spikes!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serafin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spikes on his heels. He'll look to pass Spikes's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Spikes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Serafin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spikes is on top in guard.
Spikes trying to control but Serafin is working from the bottom.
Serafin wants to sweep but no luck.
Serafin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Serafin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spikes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Serafin has his foot on Spikes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spikes works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spikes stops Serafin from standing up.
Spikes stands up and waves to Serafin to follow him.
Daniel Serafin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serafin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spikes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Serafin somewhat.
Serafin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spikes sprawls well. Spikes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Serafin gets slowly back to his feet.
Spikes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Spikes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spikes is looking to work some ground and pound but Serafin has wrist control.
Spikes gets to his feet. Serafin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Spikes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Serafin swivels and escapes.
Serafin keeps the fight on the outside.
Spikes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Serafin is out of range.
Serafin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Serafin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Serafin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serafin is breathing heavily.
Serafin slaps away a takedown attempt from Spikes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spikes wants to clinch up but Serafin keeps it at a distance.
Serafin shoots in looking for a takedown but Spikes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Serafin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spikes. Serafin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spikes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spikes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spikes misses with a takedown attempt - Serafin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Serafin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Spikes was covering up waiting for the punch and Serafin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Spikes trying to control the position.
Serafin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spikes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Serafin has managed to get both his arms back between Spikes's legs - danger averted.
Spikes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Serafin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Spikes is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spikes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Serafin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Serafin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Spikes wants to sweep but no luck.
Spikes wriggles free and stands up.
Serafin shoots in looking for a takedown but Spikes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Serafin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spikes tries to clinch but Serafin moves out of range.
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!
Serafin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Serafin wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brenden Spikes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spikes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Serafin.
Spikes shoots in but Serafin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spikes tries to clinch there but Serafin circles away.
Spikes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Serafin but Serafin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Serafin scores with a head kick. Spikes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Serafin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spikes avoids it really well and circles away.
Spikes is looking to clinch but Serafin is avoiding it.
Spikes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Serafin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Spikes 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serafin advances to half guard.
Serafin is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spikes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Serafin is looking to take a break and control but Spikes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spikes is controlling Serafin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spikes wants to get back to full guard but Serafin has passed into side control.
Serafin working away.
Spikes is not content to let Serafin control the position.
Serafin working away.
Spikes wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serafin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Serafin tries to stand but Spikes is controlling his head.
Spikes is trying to get back to half guard.
Serafin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spikes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Serafin but great work by Spikes.
Serafin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spikes 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serafin is not content to let Spikes control the position.
Spikes working the strikes but Serafin uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Serafin is looking to control Spikes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Serafin avoid being mounted?
Serafin is trying to stand back up but Spikes is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spikes passes the guard and advances to mount!
Serafin wants to control but Spikes is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Serafin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Serafin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Serafin wants it to stay on the feet.
Spikes misses with a low kick as Serafin jumps back.
Serafin swats away the attempt to clinch by Spikes.
Spikes stuffs the takedown.
Serafin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spikes throws a right hand that Serafin ducks under and follows up with a left that Serafin also avoids with ease.
Spikes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Serafin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spikes defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Serafin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Spikes as Serafin shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spikes misses with a wild body shot.
Spikes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Serafin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Serafin.
Spikes fails with the takedown.
Serafin leaves Spikes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spikes slaps away a takedown attempt from Serafin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Serafin dives in and grabs Spikes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spikes pushes down on Serafin's head and hops out.
Spikes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spikes looks for a takedown but Serafin sprawls well.
Spikes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spikes shoots in for a takedown but Serafin shows good takedown defense.
Serafin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spikes pinned against the cage. Spikes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spikes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Serafin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spikes's head.
Horrible takedown by Spikes or perhaps it was just good defense by Serafin which made him look bad.
Serafin shoots in looking for a takedown. Spikes tries to sprawl out of it but Serafin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spikes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spikes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Spikes enables Serafin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Spikes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Spikes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Serafin trying to control the position from guard on top but Spikes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spikes wants to sweep here but Serafin controlling him for the moment.
Spikes controls Serafin momentarily but Serafin frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brenden Spikes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Spikes closes the distance and clinches up with Serafin, looking for a takedown. Spikes pushes Serafin against the cage but Serafin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Serafin with that takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Serafin.
Spikes looks to land a body kick but Serafin moved away.
Serafin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spikes.
Serafin swats away the attempt to clinch by Spikes.
Serafin fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spikes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 Daniel Serafin.
I think Serafin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between AkoSii Gajo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ivan Emelianenko was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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25
160 lbs
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155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, AkoSii Gajo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Gajo.
Gajo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Gajo fails with the takedown.
Emelianenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gajo is defended easily by Emelianenko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AkoSii Gajo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gajo is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
Gajo has a takedown stuffed.
Gajo forces Emelianenko back against the cage and clinches.
Emelianenko is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajo looking for a takedown.
Emelianenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gajo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gajo tries to pull guard but Emelianenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Gajo drops back down to his feet.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Gajo.
Gajo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gajo controlling the action here for a moment.
Emelianenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Gajo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gajo pulls guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Emelianenko is pushing down on Gajo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gajo is fighting to maintain full guard but Emelianenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajo pushes Emelianenko off and gets back to his feet.
Gajo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko defends it nicely.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Gajo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gajo circles away.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Gajo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gajo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gajo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gajo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Emelianenko as he jumps to the side.
Gajo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Gajo. Gajo gets slowly back to his feet.
Gajo is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Gajo as Emelianenko shoots in.
No luck for Gajo with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Emelianenko. No joy for Gajo on that attempt.
Gajo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gajo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelianenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gajo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gajo is trying to keep Emelianenko in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looking to sit in guard and control but Gajo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Emelianenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gajo is controlling him.
Emelianenko has control of Gajo's left arm, preventing Gajo from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gajo preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that AkoSii Gajo will probably get the nod.
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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emelianenko is defended easily by Gajo.
Gajo shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko shows good takedown defense.
Gajo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko shoots for a takedown but Gajo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
AkoSii Gajo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Emelianenko.
Gajo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko defends it nicely.
Gajo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Emelianenko as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.
Gajo throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gajo trying to control here.
Emelianenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Emelianenko wants to control but Gajo is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gajo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko drops an elbow to the side of Gajo's head.
Emelianenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gajo wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gajo wants to improve his position but Emelianenko is controlling well.
Emelianenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko slows the pace down in half guard.
Gajo trying to control here.
Gajo tries to roll over but Emelianenko keeps him under control.
Gajo trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gajo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because AkoSii Gajo just wasn't active enough.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gajo as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gajo clinches with his opponent.
Emelianenko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Come on Gajo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gajo avoids a wild elbow strike from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gajo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Emelianenko wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gajo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gajo darts in and clinches Emelianenko up against the cage.
Gajo decides to pull guard.
Gajo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emelianenko is aware though and is defending well.
Gajo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Emelianenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Gajo trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gajo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Emelianenko is proving hard to escape from.
Gajo throwing strikes from guard but Emelianenko blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Emelianenko pushes Gajo off and scrambles back to his feet.
AkoSii Gajo is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gajo's guard.
Emelianenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gajo wants to get back to his feet but Emelianenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gajo controls Emelianenko momentarily but Emelianenko frees himself.
Gajo keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Gajo is avoiding it.
Gajo shoots in looking for a takedown. Emelianenko tries to sprawl out of it but Gajo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gajo gets tackled into the cage by Emelianenko. Emelianenko maintains the clinch.
Emelianenko has Gajo pressed against the cage.
Gajo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Emelianenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajo is trying to break free.
Emelianenko has Gajo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gajo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gajo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gajo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gajo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AkoSii Gajo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gajo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gajo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Emelianenko is fending him off so far but Gajo persists. Nope, Emelianenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Gajo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.
Gajo is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
AkoSii Gajo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Gajo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gajo wants it to stay on the feet.
Gajo swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko.
Gajo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gajo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
Gajo swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko.
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 AkoSii Gajo.
I think Gajo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... AkoSii Gajo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ron Phelps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Saarela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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147 lbs
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19
152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Ron Phelps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Saarela!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phelps shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saarela as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Saarela misses.
Phelps slips a jab and a cross from Saarela.
Saarela avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Phelps throws a leg kick but Saarela moved away.
Phelps drops his hands momentarily and Saarela takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saarela connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phelps keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarela throws a jab but it's blocked by Phelps.
Phelps looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saarela is fending him off so far but Phelps persists. Nope, Saarela circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Saarela does no damage.
Saarela checks the leg kick.
Phelps shoots in and bounces Saarela off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Phelps working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarela throws his legs up looking for a submission but Phelps uses it to pass to side control.
Saarela is looking to regain half guard here but Phelps keeps moving and retains side control.
Phelps tries to move to mount but Saarela blocks the move with his legs.
Saarela tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Phelps presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Phelps.
Phelps can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saarela is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phelps raining down hammerfists from mount.
Phelps raining down shots from the mount!
Phelps lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarela is working to get back to half guard.
Phelps with shots to the head and body - Saarela looks very uncomfortable down there.
Phelps prevents Saarela from getting the reversal.
Saarela taking shots to the head.
Saarela tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Phelps controlling his opponent.
Saarela really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phelps working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Phelps controlling the position easily from mount.
Phelps with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Phelps cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Phelps lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Saarela taking shots to the head.
Saarela tries to lock up and control but Phelps gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Phelps blocks Saarela's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Saarela is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phelps lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Saarela hang on?
Phelps sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Phelps lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phelps avoids the attempt from Saarela to control.
Phelps trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Phelps landing punches.
Phelps lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Saarela hang on?
Phelps breaks from Saarela's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Phelps scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Saarela?
The referee warns Saarela that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Saarela working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phelps working Saarela over with strikes here.
Saarela working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Phelps 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.
Saarela misses with a looping left.
Saarela misses with an uppercut.
Phelps shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Phelps stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saarela swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phelps with a flurry of punches that miss.
Phelps trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phelps is working Saarela over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Phelps really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Phelps stopping the sweep attempt from Saarela.
Saarela is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarela throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Phelps trying to control but Saarela is working from the bottom.
Phelps cracks Saarela with a solid left hand.
Phelps has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saarela is on top in guard.
Saarela being controlled here momentarily.
Saarela throwing strikes from guard but Phelps blocks nicely.
Phelps is pulling down on Saarela's head. It's preventing any offense from Saarela, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saarela throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarela wants to pass the guard but Phelps is keeping the position.
Saarela must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saarela is fighting to break Phelps's control of his arms but Phelps is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ron Phelps has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Phelps tries to move into range but Saarela moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phelps attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sami Saarela is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phelps on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saarela throws a jab when Phelps was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarela looks to land a combination. Phelps sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Ron Phelps has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phelps swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ron Phelps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarela missing with a left hand there. Phelps was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phelps showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saarela.
Phelps slips under a jab.
Saarela listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Phelps is rocked!
Saarela drops Phelps with a straight right hand, right on the button! Saarela follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sami Saarela!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Czuczitez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Busta Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Busta Smirnov looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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26
242 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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235 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Muhammad Czuczitez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Busta Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Czuczitez throws an overhand right that lands on Smirnov's shoulder, as Smirnov tries to avoid the shot.
Busta Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Czuczitez lands a big head kick that sends Smirnov tumbling to the mat! Czuczitez takes a step backwards and waves Smirnov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Busta Smirnov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Czuczitez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Czuczitez stuffs the takedown.
Czuczitez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smirnov looks winded!
Smirnov blocks a head kick by Czuczitez.
Smirnov throws a right and a left that Czuczitez avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Czuczitez.
Czuczitez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smirnov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Czuczitez won't be happy with that.
Czuczitez is trying to control Smirnov's posture but Smirnov avoids it.
Czuczitez tries to buck Smirnov off but Smirnov is having none of it.
Czuczitez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smirnov on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov is looking to take a break and control but Czuczitez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Czuczitez is trying to control Smirnov's posture but Smirnov avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Czuczitez gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Czuczitez has his hands clasped together around Smirnov's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smirnov moves in looking to clinch but Czuczitez pushes him off.
Czuczitez stuns Smirnov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Czuczitez sprawls well. Czuczitez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smirnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Muhammad Czuczitez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Busta Smirnov.
Czuczitez throws a head kick but Smirnov moves out of range.
Smirnov avoids the head kick by Czuczitez.
Czuczitez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Czuczitez moves out of range as Smirnov throws a body kick.
Smirnov avoids the head kick by Czuczitez.
Czuczitez clinches.
Czuczitez breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Czuczitez as Smirnov shoots in.
Czuczitez lands a high kick!
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!
Czuczitez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Czuczitez scores with a nice body kick.
and Czuczitez counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Smirnov! He's just covering up as Czuczitez starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muhammad Czuczitez!
Muhammad Czuczitez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Stanton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Dela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Stanton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nelson Dela!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dela motions for Stanton to come forward. Dela throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dela throws a low kick but Stanton moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dela. That's going to slow Stanton down.
Dela cracks Stanton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dela looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanton is just out of range.
Dela misses with a head kick.
Stanton misses with a hook.
Dela closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Dela.
Dela working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dela scores with a shoulder strike.
Dela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanton swings for the body but Dela moves out of range.
Dela misses with a looping left.
Nelson Dela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanton blocks a low kick nicely.
Dela plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dela 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 Stanton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stanton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dela lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stanton circles away quickly and effectively.
Stanton throws the left hand but Dela avoids the punch easily.
Stanton looks to score with a jab to the body but Dela is just out of range.
Dela ducks under a wild hook from Stanton.
Dela goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dela throws a push kick but Stanton slaps the foot to one side.
Stanton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dela gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dela has Stanton pressed against the cage, preventing Stanton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stanton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanton is trying to force a seperation but Dela has the dominant position.
Dela has Stanton pressed against the cage.
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!
A frustrated look appears on Stanton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Dela.
Stanton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dela keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stanton's efforts to push away.
Stanton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stanton. That did some damage!
Dela scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stanton doesn't seem bothered though.
Dela closes the distance and clinches.
Stanton is trying to maintain a safe position but Dela gets an underhook and turns Stanton into the cage.
Dela digs a right hand into Stanton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stanton's gas tank.
Dela throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stantons head.
Stanton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Dela.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela is working Stanton over against the cage.
Stanton breaks the clinch.
Stanton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dela throws out a leg kick but Stanton moves out of range and Dela only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanton. Dela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dela lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dela walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stanton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dela swings for the body but Stanton moves out of range.
Stanton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dela manages to avoid it.
Stanton misses with a left hand
and Dela moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stanton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dela takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stanton wants to break free but Dela has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dela creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dela drops Stanton with a big knee straight up the middle! Stanton is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Stanton is rocked!
It looks like Mark Stanton has been cut.
Stanton switches off momentarily and Dela cracks him with a monster right hand! Stanton topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Dela dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Dela!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nelson Dela!
Nelson Dela made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks for a fine fight brother.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Kyronviita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ruudolf - Leijonakuningaslaulu. Jonas Putin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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22
160 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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20
175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonas Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Kyronviita!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Putin throws a nice head kick!
Putin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Putin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kyronviita works the jab nicely.
Putin misses with an uppercut
and Kyronviita counters with a right hand to the body.
Putin throws a sloppy head kick and Kyronviita moves out of range easily.
Putin lands with a shot to the body.
Kyronviita stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Putin.
Kyronviita feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Putin's calf.
Kyronviita does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kyronviita scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy left from Kyronviita finds it's target.
Putin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Kyronviita fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Putin is out of range.
Kyronviita lands a nice hook to Putin's body. Putin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Putin scoring well with a low kick there.
Putin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kyronviita if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kyronviita on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Putin. Putin obviously looking to wear him down.
Putin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kyronviita misses the target.
Kyronviita looks to land a combination but Putin avoids it well.
Putin thumps Kyronviita with a low kick.
Kyronviita misses with a hook.
Putin throws a front kick that sends Kyronviita stumbling back into the cage.
Putin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kyronviita stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Putin.
Kyronviita wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Putin.
Putin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kyronviita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Putin can pounce on him.
Putin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Putin tenderised Kyronviita's leg. Kyronviita is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kyronviita, as that shot connected.
Kyronviita throws a leg kick but Putin checks it.
Putin misses the shot to the body.
Kyronviita takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Putin slips a jab from Kyronviita.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kyronviita, as that shot connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kyronviita.
Putin just misses with a punch to the body.
Putin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kyronviita.
Putin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kyronviita misses with an uppercut.
Kyronviita slips under a jab from Putin.
Good standup being displayed there by Kyronviita as he connects with a hook.
Kyronviita connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A clash of legs there as Kyronviita blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kyronviita lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Putin at a distance.
Kyronviita pivots, looking for a leg kick but Putin is out of range and Kyronviita settles back down.
Putin moves out of range as Kyronviita strikes.
Putin slips a straight right by Kyronviita.
Kyronviita throws a hook to the side of Putin's head but Putin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Putin.
Kyronviita looks to land a combination but Putin avoids it well.
Kyronviita swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kyronviita cracks Putin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Putin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kyronviita keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Putin.
Putin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Putin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kyronviita.
Kyronviita loads up on a big right hand but Putin slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin throws a low kick, looking for Kyronviita's leg but Kyronviita calmly moves out of range.
Putin connects with a leg kick. Kyronviita looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Putin throws a leg kick which misses Kyronviita's front leg but catches the back leg as Kyronviita tries to avoid it.
Kyronviita moves out of range of the body kick from Putin.
Putin slips under a jab from Kyronviita.
Kyronviita's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Putin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kyronviita moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kyronviita misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kyronviita waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Putin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Putin moves out of range of the body kick.
Putin misses with a low kick.
Kyronviita changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Putin throws a leg kick but Kyronviita checks it.
Putin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Putin throws the kick towards the body but Kyronviita avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Putin 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.
Kyronviita keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Putin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kyronviita slips under a jab from Putin.
Putin is looking to slow Kyronviita down with leg kicks.
Good shot there by Putin.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Putin here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kyronviita throws a low kick but Putin moves out of range easily.
Putin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Putin is looking to land body kicks.
Kyronviita takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kyronviita cracks Putin with a good jab.
Putin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kyronviita checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Putin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Putin takes one to the side of the head.
Putin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kyronviita loads up on a big right hand but Putin slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyronviita. Putin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kyronviita connects with a body shot that sends Putin's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyronviita with a jab.
Kyronviita is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kyronviita just misses with a punch to the body.
Kyronviita looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Kyronviita misses the target.
Putin throws a leg kick but Kyronviita moved away.
Kyronviita fails to land with a series of punches.
Putin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kyronviita takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kyronviita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyronviita keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kyronviita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putin.
Putin throws out a loose jab but Kyronviita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jonas Putin is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Kyronviita.
A bone on bone clash there as Kyronviita blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyronviita clobbers Putin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kyronviita tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyronviita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyronviita looks to land a right hand but Putin moved out of range.
Kyronviita checks a low kick from Putin.
Kyronviita slips a straight right by Putin.
Putin throws a hook but Kyronviita avoids it easily.
Kyronviita throws a leg kick
and Putin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyronviita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Putin.
Putin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kyronviita's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kyronviita throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kyronviita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Putin.
A punch combination from Kyronviita misses.
Putin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kyronviita has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Putin moves out of range as Kyronviita strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyronviita throws a jab when Putin was well out of range.
Kyronviita throws a looping overhand right but Putin ducks down to avoid it.
Putin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kyronviita connects with a body shot that sends Putin's belly button to the back.
Putin throws a right and a left that Kyronviita avoids nicely.
Kyronviita tries to land a leg kick but Putin saw it coming and moves away.
Kyronviita throws a leg kick
and Putin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Putin with a nice cross.
Kyronviita connects with the punch.
Putin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kyronviita takes a step back to recover.
Kyronviita looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kyronviita attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kyronviita throws a sloppy head kick and Putin moves out of range easily.
Kyronviita tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Putin throws a head kick but Kyronviita moves out of range.
Kyronviita misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kyronviita getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Putin.
Kyronviita swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Putin cracks the inside of Kyronviita's front leg.
Kyronviita misses with a combination
and Putin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kyronviita thinking.
Kyronviita is breathing heavily.
Kyronviita tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kyronviita misses with a hook. Putin ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Kyronviita misses.
Putin tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin looks to land a right hand but Kyronviita moved out of range.
Kyronviita takes a swing at Putin's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonas Putin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Putin misses with a kick to the body.
Putin lands a leg kick that knocks Kyronviita off balance momentarily.
Putin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Putin misses with a leg kick.
Kyronviita jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Putin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kyronviita throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Kyronviita misses.
Kyronviita connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Putin momentarily.
Putin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Putin misses with a series of wild punches.
Kyronviita throws a low kick but Putin moves out of range easily.
Putin connects with an inside leg kick.
Kyronviita throws a right hand that misses
and Putin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kyronviita. Those never looked like landing.
Kyronviita fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Putin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kyronviita throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kyronviita throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kyronviita lands with a good body shot.
Putin thuds his shin into the meat of Kyronviita's side.
Kyronviita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Putin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyronviita.
Putin misses with a head kick.
Kyronviita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Putin.
Kyronviita fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Putin moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Kyronviita misses.
Putin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin misses with a kick to the body.
Kyronviita drops his hands momentarily and Putin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Putin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin ducks under a wild hook from Kyronviita.
Kyronviita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyronviita on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Putin. Putin obviously looking to wear him down.
Putin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kyronviita stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Putin scores with a push kick.
Putin misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle, before Putin throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kyronviita's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Putin lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jonas Putin!
Post fight, an emotional Jonas Putin said 'Benjamin Belleville, i'm coming after you. You can't duck me your whole career. Let's make it happen asap!'.
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