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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Lehnsherr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobolev comes to the cage accompanied by Ya kuplu tebe dom. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lehnsherr's choice of entrance music: PURE EVIL!. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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265 lbs
18 - 24 - 0 |
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278 lbs
18 - 17 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasiliy Sobolev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Lehnsherr!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehnsherr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lehnsherr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lehnsherr lands a right hook to the body.
Sobolev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lehnsherr sprawls well. Lehnsherr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sobolev gets slowly back to his feet.
Lehnsherr with a nice cross.
It looks like Vasiliy Sobolev has been cut.
Lehnsherr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lehnsherr tries to clinch but Sobolev is having none of it.
Lehnsherr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobolev manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehnsherr looks to land a left hand but Sobolev moved out of range nicely.
Sobolev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lehnsherr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sobolev is in Lehnsherr's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sobolev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sobolev 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.
Lehnsherr working a defensive guard here.
Lehnsherr wants to stand up but Sobolev is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sobolev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sobolev trying to control but Lehnsherr is working from the bottom.
Sobolev works over Lehnsherr with some ground and pound from guard.
Sobolev throws a big elbow that misses.
Sobolev connects with a couple of short punches.
Sobolev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lehnsherr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lehnsherr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sobolev!
Sobolev tries to hold on but Lehnsherr pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lehnsherr looking to control but Sobolev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobolev is looking to improve his position but Lehnsherr isn't that keen on the idea.
Lehnsherr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr is looking to stand but Lehnsherr has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Lehnsherr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sobolev working to try and regain half guard.
Sobolev wants to control but Lehnsherr is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobolev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sobolev trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehnsherr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Erik Lehnsherr wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lehnsherr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sobolev.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lehnsherr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sobolev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lehnsherr circles away.
Sobolev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erik Lehnsherr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasiliy Sobolev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sobolev misses with the combination.
Sobolev fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lehnsherr counters with a straight right hand.
Sobolev takes a swing at Lehnsherr's ribcage but misses.
Lehnsherr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sobolev.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sobolev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Sobolev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lehnsherr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sobolev if he has to take too many more of those.
Sobolev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lehnsherr. That one must have hurt.
Lehnsherr tries to close the distance and clinch but Sobolev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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!
Lehnsherr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sobolev. Sobolev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lehnsherr lands a big head kick that sends Sobolev tumbling to the mat! Lehnsherr takes a step backwards and waves Sobolev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sobolev dives in and scores a takedown into Lehnsherr's guard.
Sobolev won't allow Lehnsherr to sweep him here.
Vasiliy Sobolev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehnsherr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sobolev is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lehnsherr trying to control the position here.
Sobolev stopping the sweep attempt from Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr wants to stand up but Sobolev is controlling him.
Sobolev connects with a couple of short punches.
Lehnsherr is trying to keep Sobolev in close.
Sobolev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr pulls Sobolev in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Erik Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sobolev avoids the head kick by Lehnsherr.
Sobolev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lehnsherr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sobolev somewhat.
Sobolev misses with a wild combination.
Sobolev blocks a head kick by Lehnsherr.
Sobolev shoots in but no luck this time.
Sobolev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lehnsherr to the ground. Sobolev is now in Lehnsherr's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehnsherr wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sobolev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sobolev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lehnsherr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sobolev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sobolev throws a big elbow that misses.
Sobolev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sobolev lands a couple of elbows.
Lehnsherr trying to keep a closed guard but Sobolev is proving a slippery customer.
Sobolev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sobolev trying to control but Lehnsherr is working from the bottom.
Sobolev is looking to work some ground and pound but Lehnsherr has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sobolev throws a big elbow that misses.
Sobolev wants to control from the top but Lehnsherr keeps moving.
Sobolev throwing strikes from guard but Lehnsherr blocks nicely.
Sobolev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sobolev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobolev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sobolev throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sobolev throwing strikes but missing.
Lehnsherr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sobolev with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Lehnsherr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vasiliy Sobolev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sobolev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lehnsherr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sobolev.
Good shot there by Lehnsherr.
Sobolev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lehnsherr thuds a left hand into Sobolev's body.
Lehnsherr throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sobolev, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehnsherr misses with a hook.
Sobolev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sobolev dodges the punch combination from Lehnsherr.
Sobolev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lehnsherr feints and then cracks Sobolev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sobolev down.
Lehnsherr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sobolev throws a looping overhand right but Lehnsherr ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehnsherr throws a head kick but Sobolev moves out of range.
Sobolev scores with a jab to the head.
Sobolev avoids the body shot from Lehnsherr.
Sobolev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lehnsherr moves to clinch but Sobolev breaks away
and Sobolev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobolev is in close to Lehnsherr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lehnsherr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sobolev is working Lehnsherr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sobolev trying to move into half guard but instead Lehnsherr has managed to sweep!
Sobolev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lehnsherr's guard.
Lehnsherr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr is looking to stand up but Sobolev isn't so interested in that idea.
Lehnsherr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lehnsherr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lehnsherr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sobolev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sobolev trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehnsherr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lehnsherr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sobolev is working Lehnsherr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lehnsherr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sobolev.
Lehnsherr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sobolev postures up and lands a big shot to Lehnsherr's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr looking to control.
Lehnsherr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sobolev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sobolev throws a big elbow that misses.
Sobolev throwing strikes from guard but Lehnsherr blocks nicely.
Sobolev lands a couple of elbows.
Sobolev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lehnsherr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lehnsherr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lehnsherr controls Sobolev momentarily but Sobolev frees himself.
Sobolev postures up in Lehnsherr's guard and throws a big left but Lehnsherr blocks it.
Erik Lehnsherr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lehnsherr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sobolev throwing strikes from guard but Lehnsherr blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobolev throwing strikes but missing.
Sobolev working some strikes from top position.
Sobolev working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sobolev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sobolev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vasiliy Sobolev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sobolev throws a strike but Lehnsherr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lehnsherr preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasiliy Sobolev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lehnsherr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Erik Lehnsherr!
Erik Lehnsherr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Redmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patch Thomas (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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157 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nathan Redmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patch Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redmond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thomas shoots in but Redmond avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Redmond stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Redmond wants it to stay on the feet.
Redmond is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Redmond misses with a wild body shot.
Redmond tries to clinch up.
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Redmond's waist but Redmond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
Nathan Redmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patch Thomas.
Thomas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Thomas landing with the ground and pound.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
Thomas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redmond wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Redmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Redmond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Redmond is keeping the position.
Thomas stands up out of Redmond's guard for a moment - Redmond manages to land a nice upkick.
Redmond wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
Redmond manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Redmond thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redmond misses with a head shot.
Redmond lands with some strikes.
Redmond avoids the attempt from Thomas to control.
Redmond landing punches.
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!
Thomas is trying desperately to improve position.
Poor strikes thrown by Redmond there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Thomas is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Thomas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Redmond 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.
Thomas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Redmond lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thomas hang on?
Thomas wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
BOOM! Redmond connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redmond punching from mount but Thomas doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Thomas is looking to improve his position but Redmond isn't that keen on the idea.
Redmond can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thomas is looking to escape.
Redmond unloads with some shots from mount but Thomas bucks and avoids them well.
Thomas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Redmond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thomas is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redmond throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thomas is looking to escape.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Redmond.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Redmond is controlling well.
Thomas tries to kick Redmond off but Redmond keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Redmond prevents Thomas from improving his position.
Redmond missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Redmond throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Redmond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Redmond missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Redmond not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patch Thomas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Redmond throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redmond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redmond lands a jab to the nose.
Redmond throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Redmond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Redmond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redmond gets caught napping as Thomas dives in and scores a takedown. Redmond manages to retain guard.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Redmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redmond throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Redmond keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing.
Redmond keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thomas working some strikes from top position.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redmond is keeping the position for now.
Redmond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thomas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Redmond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Redmond's legs - danger averted.
Redmond working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
Thomas with a nice head shot there.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Redmond keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Patch Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas wants to control from the top but Redmond keeps moving.
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Redmond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redmond wants to stand but Thomas is controlling the position.
Thomas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thomas looking to sit in guard and control but Redmond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Redmond prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redmond won't allow Thomas to sweep him here.
Redmond working some strikes from top position.
Redmond slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
I wouldn't like to be where Thomas is right now.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Redmond misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Thomas is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Redmond is controlling him well.
Redmond working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Redmond throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Thomas regains half guard.
Thomas pushes Redmond off looking to stand but Redmond dives back in and keeps control.
Redmond wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
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!
Thomas tries to kick Redmond off but Redmond keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Redmond not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Redmond trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Redmond prevents Thomas from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redmond missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Redmond wants to take a breather but Thomas is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patch Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Thomas scores with a jab.
Redmond clinches.
Thomas looking for a takedown.
Redmond with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Redmond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redmond prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thomas lands a takedown into guard.
Thomas content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Redmond has locked up a guillotine! Redmond's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Thomas is holding on here and Redmond must be using up a lot of energy. Thomas has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Redmond gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nathan Redmond!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nathan Redmond made sure he mentioned Mango Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adebisi comes to the cage accompanied by Go Go Adebisi. Simon Adebisi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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209 lbs
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34
220 lbs
21 - 26 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Adebisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Kim!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adebisi scores with a nice right hand.
Adebisi gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Adebisi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Adebisi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kim is just riding it out for now. Adebisi eventually gives up the hold.
Adebisi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kim won't allow Adebisi to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim is trying to maintain the position but Adebisi is very close to passing his half guard.
Adebisi wants to work for an arm triangle but Kim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Adebisi is trying to work for a kimura but Kim is defending well.
Adebisi stalling.
Kim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim is concentrating on defense, preventing Adebisi from advancing position.
Adebisi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adebisi tries to pass to full mount but Kim defends it.
Adebisi is working hard here to advance position.
Kim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adebisi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Kim keeping full guard, as Adebisi tries to pass.
Kim trying to keep a closed guard but Adebisi is proving a slippery customer.
Adebisi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Adebisi forces his way into half guard.
Adebisi is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim is defending against the submission attempts here by Adebisi.
Adebisi is pressing down on Kim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kim is holding on for now.
Kim wants to control but Adebisi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adebisi prevents Kim from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adebisi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Adebisi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Adebisi wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy.
Adebisi working away.
I wouldn't like to be where Kim is right now.
Adebisi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kim is avoiding damage well.
Simon Adebisi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kim prevents Adebisi from improving position.
Adebisi is trying to get an arm triangle but Kim is defending well.
Adebisi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kim is avoiding damage well.
Adebisi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kim is not content to let Adebisi control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Adebisi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kim is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kim regains half guard there - taking advantage of Adebisi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kim manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi throws a strike but Kim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Adebisi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kim trying to control but Adebisi is working from the bottom.
Kim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adebisi has his feet on Kim's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kim misses with a takedown
and Adebisi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kim shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kim was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi is looking for a sweep.
Kim working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adebisi is looking to regain half guard here but Kim keeps moving and retains side control.
Adebisi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Adebisi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kim's best efforts.
Adebisi moves into full guard.
Adebisi working a defensive guard here.
Adebisi looking for a guillotine here but Kim defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adebisi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kim tries to move into range but Adebisi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simon Adebisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adebisi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adebisi thows a body shot but no joy.
Kim fails with the takedown.
A cross from Adebisi lands.
It looks like Jin Kim has been cut.
Kim shoots in and drives through. Adebisi sprawls well.
Adebisi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kim counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kim.
Adebisi has hold of one of Kim's legs. Kim is fighting the takedown attempt but Adebisi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kim keeping full guard, as Adebisi tries to pass.
Adebisi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adebisi looking to pass the guard.
Kim trying to keep a closed guard but Adebisi is proving a slippery customer.
Adebisi wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jin Kim.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adebisi.
Jin Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi misses with a double jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kim enables Adebisi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kim manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Adebisi preventing the sweep.
Adebisi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Adebisi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kim's head.
Kim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adebisi is just content to waste time from the top position. Kim takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Simon Adebisi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim keeping moving, preventing Adebisi from controlling successfully.
Adebisi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Simon Adebisi just wasn't active enough.
Kim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Adebisi's half guard.
Adebisi wants to get back to full guard.
Adebisi trying to control here.
Adebisi actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Adebisi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jin Kim!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cees Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski comes to the cage accompanied by VHB - Freedom Fighter. Overeem has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cees Overeem is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffrey Lebowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cees Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem misses with a series of wild punches.
Overeem tries to bum rush Lebowski with a series of wild strikes but Lebowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lebowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Overeem.
Overeem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Overeem is looking to clinch but Lebowski is avoiding it.
Overeem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lebowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Overeem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lebowski counters with an inside leg kick.
Lebowski tries to bum rush Overeem with a series of wild strikes but Overeem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lebowski throws a leg kick but Overeem sees it coming and moves out of range.
Overeem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Overeem ducks under a wild hook from Lebowski.
Overeem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lebowski.
Lebowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Overeem.
Overeem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lebowski scores with a jab. Overeem acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That kick from Lebowski tenderised Overeem's leg. Overeem is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem tries to clinch up
and Lebowski counters with a series of strikes. Overeem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Overeem looks to clinch
enabling Lebowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Overeem moves in looking to clinch but Lebowski pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lebowski lands with a good body shot.
Overeem on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Overeem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Overeem, right into the meat.
Overeem tries to clinch up.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch but Lebowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lebowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Overeem.
Overeem throws a combination that misses
and Lebowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Overeem looks winded!
Lebowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lebowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Lebowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Overeem doesn't seem phased though.
Lebowski drops Overeem with a huge uppercut! Overeem drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Lebowski is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffrey Lebowski!
A relieved looking Jeffrey Lebowski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zhao Zhuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Champ Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhuo comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu You. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhao Zhuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Champ Bombada!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombada ducks under a wild hook from Zhuo.
Zhuo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nice strikes from Zhuo there.
Zhuo is keen to just control but Bombada is a slippery customer.
Zhuo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zhuo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bombada's head.
Bombada is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zhuo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zhuo throwing shots but Bombada is blocking nicely.
Zhuo lands strikes from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhuo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bombada defend it? Zhuo steps over the head and cranks it - Bombada is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Zhuo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zhao Zhuo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Zhao Zhuo thanked Affaketion for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Milo Papi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Pearsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Papi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to IZ ON. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milo Papi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mitchell Pearsen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Papi lands in his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pearsen wants to sweep here but Papi controlling him for the moment.
Papi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pearsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Pearsen, not yet.
Pearsen is looking to stand up but Papi isn't so interested in that idea.
Pearsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Papi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Papi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Papi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Papi is looking to work some ground and pound but Pearsen has wrist control.
Papi trying to control but Pearsen is working from the bottom.
Papi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pearsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Papi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Papi 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.
Pearsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Papi is one step ahead there.
Papi lands a couple of digs.
Papi wants to control from the top but Pearsen keeps moving.
Papi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Papi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Papi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pearsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Papi passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papi prevents Pearsen from improving his position.
Papi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Papi prevents Pearsen from improving his position.
Papi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pearsen's head.
Papi is working for a submission of some sort.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Papi connects with a nice short shot to Pearsen's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papi prevents Pearsen from improving his position.
Papi seems to be looking for submissions.
Pearsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pearsen wants to sweep here but Papi controlling him for the moment.
Pearsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Papi.
Pearsen trying to keep a closed guard but Papi is proving a slippery customer.
Pearsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pearsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Papi.
Pearsen wants to sweep here but Papi controlling him for the moment.
Papi postures up and lands a big shot to Pearsen's brow.
Papi tries to free his leg and advance position but Pearsen is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Papi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pearsen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Papi is controlling him.
Papi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pearsen trying to control the position.
Papi preventing the sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Papi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Papi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pearsen wants to stand up but Papi is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Papi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Papi passes Pearsen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Papi is looking to take a break and control but Pearsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Papi 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.
Pearsen tests Papi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pearsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mitchell Pearsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearsen throws a hook but Papi avoids it easily.
Papi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearsen throws out the jab.
Pearsen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Papi.
Pearsen instigates a clinch.
Pearsen tries a body shot but Papi blocks it.
Pearsen takes a shot to the head.
Pearsen tries to throw a body punch but Papi avoids it by throwing Pearsen back against the cage.
Pearsen scores with a hook to the body.
Pearsen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Papi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Papi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Papi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearsen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Papi lands some shots froms side control.
Pearsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Papi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Papi with the ground and pound but Pearsen regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Papi prevents Pearsen from improving his position.
Pearsen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pearsen is looking to escape.
Papi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pearsen's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Papi connects with a nice short shot to Pearsen's temple.
Pearsen is looking for a sweep. Papi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Papi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papi wants to work for an arm triangle but Pearsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pearsen pushes Papi off looking to stand but Papi dives back in and keeps control.
Papi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Papi slips a nice elbow through Pearsen's hands, connecting with Pearsen's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Papi lands a nice short elbow.
Papi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pearsen's thigh. Pearsen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Pearsen trying to keep a closed guard but Papi is proving a slippery customer.
Pearsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Papi's guard.
Papi wants to sweep here but Pearsen controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Papi is retaining full guard.
Papi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pearsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Papi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pearsen won't allow Papi to sweep him here.
Papi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Papi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen has one foot on Papi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Papi blocks a jab.
Pearsen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pearsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Papi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid body kick from Papi.
Nice jab there from Papi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearsen misses with a hook. Papi ducked under it nicely.
Pearsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Papi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Papi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pearsen.
Papi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Papi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pearsen fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Papi throws a series of punches but Pearsen avoids them all with ease.
Pearsen moves in looking to clinch but Papi pushes him off.
Papi looks to land a right hand but Pearsen moved out of range.
Pearsen tries to clinch there but Papi circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Papi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Papi lands a jab to Pearsen's midsection.
Pearsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pearsen walks into a straight right hand from Papi.
Papi slips a straight right by Pearsen.
A slow jab from Papi misses its intended target.
Papi moves in looking to clinch but Pearsen pushes him off.
Papi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A combination from Papi does no damage.
Pearsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Papi circles away.
Papi throws a jab but it's blocked by Pearsen.
Pearsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Papi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pearsen scores with a nice strike.
Papi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pearsen moves in looking to clinch but Papi pushes him off.
Pearsen wants to clinch.
Papi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Papi throws a front kick aimed at Pearsen's knee but Pearsen avoids it well.
Papi throws a hook but Pearsen avoids it easily.
Milo Papi is winning the standup battle so far.
Papi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pearsen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearsen controls Papi momentarily but Papi frees himself.
Pearsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Papi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Papi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papi forces his way into half guard.
Papi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pearsen's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen wants to get back to full guard.
Papi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Papi winds up and cracks Pearsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pearsen wants to get back to full guard.
Papi is trying to control. Pearsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Papi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Papi is keen to just control but Pearsen is a slippery customer.
Papi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pearsen!
Pearsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Papi working for a submission but Pearsen is keeping him at bay.
Papi lands a couple of good shots and Pearsen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papi landing with strikes.
Pearsen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Papi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Papi is persistently looking for the submission but Pearsen is defending it well.
Papi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pearsen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Papi is hanging on to Pearsen's back as he tries to escape.
Pearsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Papi scores with punches to the body.
Papi lands strikes to the head.
Papi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Papi softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Papi scores with punches to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearsen is in bad spot here.
Papi scores with punches from the back.
Will Papi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pearsen is in bad spot here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pearsen takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Pearsen is rocked!
Papi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pearsen is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Papi clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pearsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Papi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Papi throws a hook but Pearsen avoids it easily.
Papi connects with a crisp jab.
Pearsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Papi finish him?
Pearsen staying out of range there.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Papi! Pearsen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milo Papi!
Milo Papi is the new featherweight champion!
Milo Papi made sure to mention his sponsor, Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Numero Cero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Bronze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cero kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hate Me Now - Nas. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Cero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Bronze!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Cero is predictable there
and Bronze counters with a body kick.
Cero checks a low kick from Bronze.
Cero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cero throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cero throws a wild body kick that Bronze sees coming a mile off.
Bronze throws a leg kick but Cero moved away.
Bronze misses with a body shot.
Cero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cero tries a head kick but it misses.
Cero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A good leg kick by Cero.
Bronze fails with a takedown attempt.
Numero Cero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bronze is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cero misses with a leg kick.
Cero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bronze instigates a clinch.
Bronze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cero.
Cero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bronze blocks an uppercut.
Cero throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronze.
Cero presses Bronze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bronze lands a right hand.
Bronze pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bronze tries to score a body lock takedown but Cero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero gets underhooks to prevent Bronze's takedown attempt.
Numero Cero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Bronze.
A left hand lands to the body for Bronze.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronze jumps guard but Cero stands there with Bronze around his waist. Bronze gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bronze working aggressively here.
Cero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cero.
Cero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bronze backwards.
Bronze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bronze working aggressively here.
Bronze stalling in the clinch.
Cero blocks an uppercut.
Bronze is trying to force a seperation but Cero has the dominant position.
Bronze is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronze breaks from the clinch.
Bronze finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bronze throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cero scores with a leg kick.
Bronze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronze takes the fight into the clinch.
Bronze lands a nice uppercut.
Cero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronze blocks an uppercut.
Cero lands a body punch.
Cero struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronze controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cero prevents a body shot from Bronze.
Bronze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bronze has had enough of the clinch but Cero keeps him there for the moment.
Bronze gets through Cero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronze tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cero smiles and moves away.
Bronze lands with a good body shot.
Bronze blocks a head kick by Cero.
Cero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bronze misses with a hook. Cero ducked under it nicely.
Bronze lands with a shot to the body.
Bronze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Bronze dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bronze.
Cero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronze.
Bronze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bronze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body punch from Cero.
A low kick from Cero is predictable there
and Bronze counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bronze lands a head kick. Cero smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cero misses with a hook.
Mr Bronze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Cero misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronze tries to clinch but Cero moves out of range.
Cero tests Bronze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronze lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cero backs up against the cage.
Cero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cero thows a leg kick but Bronze checks it
and Bronze counters with a two punch combo.
Cero throws a head kick that misses.
Bronze lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronze lands a head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cero.
Bronze misses with a kick to the body.
Mr Bronze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Cero misses with some punches.
Bronze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cero walks away with a smile on his face. Bronze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cero takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bronze blocks the body kick.
Cero ducks right into an uppercut from Bronze.
Bronze walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cero.
Bronze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cero defends it nicely.
Numero Cero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Bronze.
Bronze chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cero can pounce on him.
Cero connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cero misses the jab.
Bronze throws a head kick but Cero moves out of range.
Cero moves away from the strike by Bronze.
Bronze avoids a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Cero blocks the low kick.
Cero attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cero scores with a leg kick.
Bronze takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bronze misses with an uppercut. Cero saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bronze checks a leg kick.
Bronze avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronze connects with a solid leg kick.
Cero scores with a kick to the body.
Bronze moves away from the strike by Cero.
Cero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cero throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronze misses with a wild body shot.
Cero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bronze closes the distance and clinches up with Cero, looking for a takedown. Bronze pushes Cero against the cage but Cero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cero slips under a jab from Bronze.
Bronze on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Numero Cero dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bronze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cero backwards.
Nice body punch from Cero - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cero.
Cero content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cero.
Cero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bronze blocking some punches.
Bronze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cero walks away with a smile on his face. Bronze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cero thuds his shin into the meat of Bronze's side.
Bronze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cero throws a leg kick which misses Bronze's front leg but catches the back leg as Bronze tries to avoid it.
Cero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cero.
A clash of legs there as Bronze blocks the low kick.
Nice jab there from Bronze.
Bronze throws a body kick that misses.
Cero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cero wants it to stay on the feet.
Cero motions for Bronze to come forward. Cero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cero scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Bronze.
Bronze moves out of range of the body kick from Cero.
Bronze checks the leg kick.
Bronze's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronze throws a poor cross that misses
and Cero counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bronze throws a jab when Cero was well out of range.
Bronze keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cero fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bronze is out of range.
Bronze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cero was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronze.
Cero throws a low kick, looking for Bronze's leg but Bronze calmly moves out of range.
Cero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cero.
Cero misses with a low kick as Bronze jumps back.
Cero misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronze connects with an inside leg kick.
Cero throws a leg kick
and Bronze counters with a head kick. That will keep Cero thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bronze misses the shot to the body.
Cero motions for Bronze to come forward. Cero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bronze changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronze misses with a body shot.
Cero misses with a wild combination.
Bronze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cero avoids it really well and circles away.
Numero Cero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Bronze.
Cero throws a low kick but Bronze avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronze scores with a shot to the body.
Cero is looking to score with low kicks.
Bronze pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cero is out of range and Bronze settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cero. Bronze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bronze wants to clinch.
Cero moves away from the strike by Bronze.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bronze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Numero Cero did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bronze. That did some damage!
Cero scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronze should have avoided that one.
Cero catches Bronze with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cero lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bronze falls backwards - clearly groggy! Cero dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Numero Cero!
Numero Cero retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Numero Cero made sure he mentioned Namunamu Clothing , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazuki Yasuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamey Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kazuki Yasuda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamey Mills!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yasuda cracks Mills with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yasuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Mills is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Mills.
Yasuda works the jab nicely.
Yasuda throws a body kick that misses.
Mills throws out a powerful jab.
Yasuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mills lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yasuda at a distance.
Yasuda throws a hook to the side of Mills's head but Mills sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yasuda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mills throws a poor cross that misses
and Yasuda holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mills fails to land.
Yasuda is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mills is keeping busy.
Mills lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mills tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yasuda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yasuda is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mills is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasuda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Mills.
A head punch on the inside from Yasuda fails to land.
Mills wants to take the fight to the mat but Yasuda manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mills is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mills pushes off an throws an elbow but Yasuda leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mills has a couple of punches blocked by Yasuda.
Yasuda tries a body shot but Mills blocks it.
Mills misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mills throws a punch but it's blocked by Yasuda.
Mills trying to land knees to the body.
Yasuda prevents a body shot from Mills.
Mills misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mills with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yasuda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mills backwards.
Yasuda misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mills.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yasuda misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mills is leaning against Yasuda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mills misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mills just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yasuda's brow.
Yasuda throws a head punch that misses.
Mills lands a shot to the body.
Mills goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mills misses with some punches.
Yasuda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mills lands a nice shot to the body.
Yasuda tries to stall but Mills uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yasuda throws an elbow but misses.
Mills has a couple of punches blocked by Yasuda.
Mills tries a knee to the head but Yasuda blocks it.
A short uppercut from Mills.
Mills is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yasuda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kazuki Yasuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamey Mills.
Yasuda is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yasuda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yasuda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Yasuda.
Mills wants a takedown but no success here.
Yasuda tries to stall but Mills uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yasuda pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mills blocks an elbow strike from Yasuda.
Mills tries a body shot but Yasuda blocks it.
Mills pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yasuda takes a shot to the head.
Yasuda tries to land a knee to the head but Mills blocks with his arms.
Yasuda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mills's elbow.
Mills lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yasuda tries to work over Mills's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yasuda.
Mills throws a punch but it's blocked by Yasuda.
Mills gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yasuda is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills misses with a head shot. Yasuda uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mills has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yasuda keeping moving, preventing Mills from controlling successfully.
Mills wants to pass the guard but Yasuda is keeping the position.
Mills cracks Yasuda with a solid left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mills working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yasuda's head.
Yasuda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mills postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamey Mills dominated that round.
That's time! Yasuda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yasuda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut there from Mills.
Yasuda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yasuda looks to throw the jab but Mills is out of range.
Mills bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mills working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mills scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mills working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mills lands some shots froms side control.
Mills throws an elbow but Yasuda slips to the side and avoids it well.
Yasuda is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yasuda avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mills.
Yasuda wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Yasuda sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mills is chipping away with strikes.
Mills throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Yasuda works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Mills.
Mills scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mills is pressing down on Yasuda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yasuda is holding on for now.
Mills throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mills is looking for a kimura here.
Mills working Yasuda over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mills misses with a head shot. Yasuda uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mills trying to control but Yasuda is working from the bottom.
Mills throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills wants to control from the top but Yasuda keeps moving.
Mills postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jamey Mills has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mills working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mills working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yasuda trying to keep a closed guard but Mills is proving a slippery customer.
Mills wants to pass the guard but Yasuda is keeping the position.
Mills wants to control from the top but Yasuda keeps moving.
Mills chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills wants to control from the top but Yasuda keeps moving.
Mills with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mills throwing strikes from guard but Yasuda blocks nicely.
Yasuda working a defensive guard but Mills manages to pass into side control anyway.
Yasuda takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mills fails to land a wild elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mills throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mills in side control, throwing shots but Yasuda defends.
Mills is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yasuda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamey Mills showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yasuda tries to land a leg kick but Mills saw it coming and moves away.
Mills checks a leg kick.
Mills throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Yasuda.
Mills fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yasuda misses with a low kick as Mills jumps back.
Yasuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yasuda lands a jab.
Mills bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yasuda's head backwards.
Mills throws the left hand but Yasuda avoids the punch easily.
Mills misses with a straight left.
Yasuda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mills throws the left hand but Yasuda avoids the punch easily.
Mills misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasuda fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mills is out of range.
Yasuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mills moves away.
Mills steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yasuda.
Mills defending well as Yasuda loads up on a big left hand.
Mills fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mills throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yasuda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mills looks to land a right hand but Yasuda moved out of range.
Yasuda misses with a straight right.
Mills throws a hook but Yasuda blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yasuda.
Mills lands with a nice body punch.
Mills throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Mills misses.
Donk. Mills catches Yasuda right on the button with a cross.
Mills lands with an uppercut that bounces Yasuda off the cage and back into range.
Mills thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yasuda lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mills swings widly with a right hand
and Yasuda counters with a straight right hand.
Yasuda with a nice cross.
Mills throws a hook but Yasuda blocks it.
Yasuda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mills shoots for a double leg takedown but Yasuda sprawls well. He's pushed Mills's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yasuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yasuda goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yasuda misses with a kick to the body.
Mills throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yasuda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yasuda tries a low kick but Mills avoids it.
Yasuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mills throws a hook but Yasuda blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yasuda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mills counters with a two punch combo.
Mills blocks a leg kick.
Mills digs a good hook to Yasuda's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yasuda.
Yasuda walks into a jab.
Yasuda throws a leg kick but Mills sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Yasuda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yasuda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mills.
Mills works Yasuda's body with a nice hook.
Mills slips a straight right by Yasuda.
Kazuki Yasuda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mills throws a jab but it's blocked by Yasuda.
Yasuda misses with a low kick.
Yasuda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mills throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mills finds it's way through Yasuda's defenses.
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!
Yasuda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mills.
Yasuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yasuda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mills throws out the jab.
Mills misses with a hook.
Yasuda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yasuda.
Yasuda tries a head kick but it misses.
Yasuda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mills.
Mills waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yasuda.
Mills chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yasuda can pounce on him.
Mills misses with a hook
and Yasuda counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yasuda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yasuda moves out of range as Mills strikes.
Yasuda throws a wild body kick that Mills sees coming a mile off.
Yasuda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jamey Mills just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mills checks the leg kick.
Mills loads up on a big right hand but Yasuda slips the punch.
Mills takes a swing at Yasuda's ribcage but misses.
Mills scores with a hook.
Mills scores with a jab. Yasuda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mills throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yasuda on the side of the head.
Yasuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mills might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Yasuda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mills misses with a left hand
and Yasuda counters with a low kick, right behind Mills 's knee.
Mills waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yasuda.
Yasuda is looking to clinch but Mills is avoiding it.
Mills misses with an uppercut
letting Yasuda counter with a right hand.
Yasuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Mills is just out of range.
Mills misses with an uppercut. Yasuda saw that one coming.
Mills lands a really nice looking cross but Yasuda seems unphased.
Yasuda moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasuda throws out a leg kick but Mills moves out of range and Yasuda only half commits.
Mills misses with a wild body shot.
Yasuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mills moves away.
Jamey Mills seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yasuda throws a solid leg kick but Mills takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yasuda.
Mills gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Mills seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mills creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mills working the strikes but Yasuda uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yasuda's head.
Mills throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Yasuda to regain full guard.
Yasuda managing to control the position.
Mills throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mills throws a big elbow that misses.
Mills engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mills has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mills with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mills throwing strikes but missing.
Yasuda keeping moving, preventing Mills from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mills throws a strike but Yasuda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mills bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yasuda's guard.
Yasuda keeping moving, preventing Mills from controlling successfully.
Mills throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yasuda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mills preventing the sweep.
Yasuda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mills.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda keeping moving, preventing Mills from controlling successfully.
Mills landing some decent shots from guard.
Mills trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasuda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mills keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yasuda's head.
Yasuda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mills postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mills trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasuda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mills loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamey Mills dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mills sizes up Yasuda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mills throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mills looks to score with a jab to the body but Yasuda is just out of range.
Mills lands a really nice looking cross but Yasuda seems unphased.
Yasuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mills manages to avoid it.
Yasuda moves out of range of the strikes.
Mills misses with a looping left.
Yasuda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yasuda throws a leg kick which misses Mills's front leg but catches the back leg as Mills tries to avoid it.
Mills bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mills tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mills with the ground and pound but Yasuda regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mills working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasuda wants to control but Mills is keeping busy.
Mills missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yasuda is trying to control but Mills manages to pass to mount!
Yasuda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mills postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yasuda looks a forlorn figure.
Mills looking to finish Yasuda with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yasuda!
Yasuda blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Mills.
Yasuda is rocked!
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!
Mills unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Yasuda wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Mills celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamey Mills!
Jamey Mills is the new welterweight champion!
Jamey Mills thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lindros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes into the arena with Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto Jokinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Lindros!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen wants to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jokinen checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to clinch up but Lindros circles away and keeps his distance.
Lindros misses with the combination.
Eric Lindros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindros misses with a straight left.
Jokinen throws a hook but Lindros avoids it easily.
Lindros throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Otto Jokinen has been cut.
Jokinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jokinen is looking to slow Lindros down with leg kicks.
Lindros takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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!
Lindros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lindros throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Lindros moved away.
Jokinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Lindros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jokinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lindros can pounce on him.
Lindros scores with a leg kick.
Lindros throws a chopping leg kick but Jokinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lindros throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lindros works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lindros throws a right hand that Jokinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jokinen also avoids with ease.
Lindros closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jokinen.
Lindros swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Lindros.
Lindros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen misses with a knee to the head.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
Jokinen is working Lindros over against the cage.
Lindros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jokinen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Lindros.
Lindros is looking to control Jokinen's arms but Jokinen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lindros has his back to the cage.
Jokinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jokinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jokinen is trying to pull guard but Lindros turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lindros blocks an uppercut.
Lindros stalling in the clinch.
Jokinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lindros is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lindros is defending well for now.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Lindros controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindros taking a breather.
Lindros blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
Lindros lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jokinen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lindros circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lindros throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Lindros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lindros misses with a wild combination.
Lindros tries a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
Lindros misses with a left hand
and Jokinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lindros sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindros swats away the attempt to clinch by Jokinen.
A low kick from Jokinen is predictable there
and Lindros counters with a stiff right hand.
Lindros connects with a body shot that sends Jokinen's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Lindros there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lindros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
Lindros tries to clinch
and Jokinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jokinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lindros has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lindros plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lindros lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lindros thows a leg kick but Jokinen checks it
and Jokinen counters with a low kick, right behind Lindros 's knee.
Lindros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands with a slapping head kick.
Lindros tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jokinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindros tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lindros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Otto Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Otto Jokinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lindros misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jokinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen cracks the inside of Lindros's front leg.
Jokinen clobbers Lindros with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lindros misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lindros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jokinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lindros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
Jokinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lindros checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lindros wants to clinch.
Lindros tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindros was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Jokinen defending well as Lindros loads up on a big left hand.
Lindros scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jokinen feints and then cracks Lindros's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lindros down.
Jokinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Lindros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Lindros.
Lindros takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen dodges the punch combination from Lindros.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Jokinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lindros checks it well.
Jokinen tries a low kick but Lindros avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindros throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Lindros moves out of range.
Lindros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Lindros gets a clinch.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindros.
Lindros has Jokinen pushed against the cage.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Lindros controls the action.
Jokinen lands with a left to the head.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lindros just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lindros misses with the head strike.
Lindros blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lindros tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Lindros back against the cage.
Lindros working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lindros has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jokinen trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Lindros.
Come on Lindros - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jokinen prevents Lindros from breaking the clinch.
Lindros struggles to land a body shot inside as Jokinen controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen.
Jokinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lindros is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Lindros.
Lindros tries to circle away but Jokinen has him pinned against the cage.
Jokinen drops Lindros with a big knee straight up the middle! Lindros is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Lindros is rocked!
It looks like Eric Lindros has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen digs a good hook to Lindros's body.
Lindros is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokinen finish him?
Lindros is breathing heavily.
Lindros gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Jokinen points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Lindros wakes up just in time to hear Jokinen thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Otto Jokinen!
Otto Jokinen retains his light heavyweight title!
Otto Jokinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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