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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mica Makaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makaaja has chosen BassLovers United - I Can't Dance as his entrance music. Mica Makaaja told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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215 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mica Makaaja!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Makaaja to the mat! Makaaja manages to get full guard.
Makaaja working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gold has passed into half guard!
Gold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Makaaja defending well though.
Gold tries to pass to full mount but Makaaja defends it.
Makaaja is in trouble now - Gold has advanced to mount!
Makaaja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gold avoids the attempt from Makaaja to control.
Gold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Makaaja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gold avoids the attempt from Makaaja to control.
Makaaja 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja wants to get back to full guard.
Makaaja trying to control but Gold postures up.
Makaaja moves into full guard.
Gold connects with a couple of short punches.
Gold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makaaja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gold stays in close to Makaaja's body and controls the position.
Gold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gold slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gold is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Makaaja is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gold landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold trying to control the action but Makaaja is working from the bottom.
Gold taking a breather here.
Gold working away.
Gold wants to control but Makaaja is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja manages to get back to half guard.
Makaaja is looking to improve his position.
Makaaja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Makaaja has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gold. Oh but Makaaja has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gold goes limp - he's gone! Makaaja jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mica Makaaja!
A relieved looking Mica Makaaja 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Bredenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsumi Nasu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bredenberg comes into the arena with Heja Bamse blaring out of the sound system. Nasu has chosen Shura no Hana as his entrance music. Emmanuel Bredenberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emmanuel Bredenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Katsumi Nasu!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Nasu lands.
Bredenberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Nasu.
Bredenberg checks the leg kick.
Bredenberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nasu.
Nasu misses the shot to the body.
Nasu scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Bredenberg.
Nasu misses with a hook.
Bredenberg avoids the body shot from Nasu.
Bredenberg shoots and misses
and Nasu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bredenberg with a jab.
Nasu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nasu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bredenberg.
Nasu tries a head kick but it misses.
Bredenberg fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bredenberg shoots in and bounces Nasu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nasu wants to stand but Bredenberg is controlling the position.
Bredenberg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bredenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Nasu is retaining full guard.
Bredenberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasu keeping full guard, as Bredenberg tries to pass.
Bredenberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bredenberg tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bredenberg in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nasu is being controlled here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg wants to control but Nasu is keeping him busy.
Nasu being controlled for a moment.
Bredenberg trying to control the position but Nasu is working away.
The referee asks Bredenberg politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bredenberg prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bredenberg throws an elbow but Nasu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bredenberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bredenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nasu keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Bredenberg 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.
Nasu throws a body punch but Bredenberg moves out of range.
Nasu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bredenberg throws a right and a left that Nasu avoids nicely.
Nasu lands a really nice looking cross but Bredenberg seems unphased.
Bredenberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nasu keeping moving, preventing Bredenberg from controlling successfully.
Bredenberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bredenberg looking to pass the guard.
Bredenberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Emmanuel Bredenberg wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bredenberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nasu misses with a body shot.
Nasu scores with a one two! Bredenberg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bredenberg shoots for a takedown but Nasu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg throws the left hand but Nasu avoids the punch easily.
Nasu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nasu connects with a leg kick. Bredenberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bredenberg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nasu avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bredenberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nasu. Nasu obviously looking to wear him down.
Nasu cracks Bredenberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Emmanuel Bredenberg has been cut.
Nasu lands with an uppercut that bounces Bredenberg off the cage and back into range.
Bredenberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Bredenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bredenberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bredenberg slips a jab from Nasu.
Nasu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nasu circles away quickly and effectively.
Nasu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bredenberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Nasu.
Donk. Nasu catches Bredenberg right on the button with a cross.
Bredenberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Emmanuel Bredenberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bredenberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bredenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nasu.
Katsumi Nasu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nasu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bredenberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nasu is looking to clinch but Bredenberg is avoiding it.
Nasu misses with a left hand
and Bredenberg counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nasu's knee momentarily.
Nasu moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Nasu misses.
Bredenberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg throws a body kick that misses.
Nasu misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nasu connects with the punch.
Nasu misses with a straight right.
Nasu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bredenberg.
Bredenberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bredenberg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nasu checks it well.
Bredenberg loads up on a big right hand but Nasu slips the punch.
Bredenberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nasu pinned against the cage. Nasu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bredenberg misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bredenberg slips a straight right by Nasu.
Nasu scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsumi Nasu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emmanuel Bredenberg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bredenberg thuds his shin into the meat of Nasu's side.
Bredenberg throws a wild body kick that Nasu sees coming a mile off.
A jab lands there for Bredenberg.
Nasu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Katsumi Nasu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bredenberg shoots in and drives through. Nasu sprawls well.
Nasu misses with a hook. Bredenberg ducked under it nicely.
Nasu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nasu wants to clinch up but Bredenberg keeps it at a distance.
Nasu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nasu lands a head shot.
Nasu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bredenberg.
Bredenberg swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bredenberg's corner calls for a 1-2. Bredenberg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nasu misses with a double jab.
Nasu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Katsumi Nasu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bredenberg throws a sloppy head kick and Nasu moves out of range easily.
Nasu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bredenberg is out of range.
Nasu throws a sloppy head kick and Bredenberg moves out of range easily.
Bredenberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nasu as he jumps to the side.
The fighters circling - Nasu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bredenberg tries to move into range but Nasu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nasu throws a big shot that misses.
Bredenberg moves away from the strike by Nasu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg throws a push kick but Nasu slaps the foot to one side.
Bredenberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bredenberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nasu sprawls well initially but Bredenberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bredenberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bredenberg trying to control the action but Nasu is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bredenberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nasu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Still in half guard, Bredenberg seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nasu defending well though.
Bredenberg wants to free his trapped foot but Nasu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nasu wants to stand back up but Bredenberg manages to pass into side control.
Bredenberg trying to control the action but Nasu is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Bredenberg seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Bredenberg crashes against the mat.
Bredenberg misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bredenberg trying to control the position but Nasu is working away.
Bredenberg is really struggling to control Nasu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bredenberg tries for a kimura but Nasu is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emmanuel Bredenberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bredenberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Bredenberg!
Emmanuel Bredenberg managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sparta Fightware, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Lombardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corporate Slave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lombardo comes into the arena with From Despair To Where blaring out of the sound system. 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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217 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Lombardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Corporate Slave!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slave fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lombardo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slave counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slave swats away the attempt to clinch by Lombardo.
Slave jabs Lombardo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Slave has closed the distance and engaged Lombardo in a clinch.
Lombardo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lombardo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Slave is looking for a sweep.
Slave is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lombardo working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slave is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lombardo lands an elbow.
Lombardo working away.
Slave stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slave tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lombardo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Slave is trying to control Lombardo's posture but Lombardo avoids it.
Check out the look on Lombardo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lombardo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Slave manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo prevents Slave from improving his position.
Lombardo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lombardo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slave is controlling Lombardo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lombardo works his way into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slave is trying to control Lombardo's posture but Lombardo avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo throws an elbow but Slave slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lombardo working the head with strikes.
Slave is looking for a sweep.
Slave is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lombardo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Slave is looking for a sweep. Lombardo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lombardo is nestled in close to Slave, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Slave controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Slave avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lombardo.
Lombardo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lombardo trying to pass the guard but Slave defending well.
Slave keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo is thwarting Slave's attempts to control the position.
Lombardo 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombardo tries to pass to full mount but Slave defends it.
Slave trying to hold on to Lombardo's head to control him but Lombardo postures up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Corporate Slave hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lombardo has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lombardo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lombardo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slave is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lombardo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slave pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Lombardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slave defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lombardo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lombardo dominated that round.
That's time! Lombardo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lombardo throws a hook to the side of Slave's head but Slave sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombardo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slave clobbers Lombardo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Anthony Lombardo has been cut.
Lombardo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lombardo showed some decent athleticism there.
Lombardo seems to be working for a kimura but Slave defends the submission attempt.
Lombardo tries to pass to full mount but Slave defends it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slave manages to get to full guard.
Lombardo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slave's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slave controlling Lombardo's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slave is on top in guard.
Slave stands and throws Lombardo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Slave prevents Lombardo from escaping the position.
Lombardo prevents Slave from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slave wants to control but Lombardo is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Slave is controlling him well.
Slave has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Slave tests Lombardo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slave showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lombardo.
Slave looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombardo is just out of range.
Slave lands a slapping body shot.
Slave tries to clinch there but Lombardo circles away.
Corporate Slave is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Lombardo.
Slave slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slave rushes Lombardo and presses him up against the cage.
Slave lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Slave controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slave throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slave struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombardo controls his hands.
Lombardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slave lands a body punch.
Slave is looking to control Lombardo's arms but Lombardo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slave has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Slave.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lombardo misses with a body punch.
Slave struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombardo controls his hands.
Slave trying to control the position but instead, Lombardo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Slave into the cage.
Lombardo managing to block the knees to the body from Slave.
Slave lands with a left to the head.
Lombardo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A left hand lands to the body for Slave.
Slave has Lombardo pushed against the cage.
Lombardo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Slave is trying to keep an underhook but Lombardo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slave preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slave works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lombardo wants to control from the top but Slave keeps moving.
Slave seems keen to control Lombardo's posture.
Lombardo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slave is trying to control the position but Lombardo postures up.
Slave is pulling down on Lombardo's head. It's preventing any offense from Lombardo, at least for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Corporate Slave was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Slave throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slave slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corporate Slave showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Lombardo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lombardo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slave paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slave rushes Lombardo and presses him up against the cage.
Slave misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Slave.
Slave lands an elbow just above Lombardo 's eye.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lombardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slave backwards.
Slave tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corporate Slave seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lombardo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slave misses with a body punch.
Slave is working Lombardo over against the cage.
Slave lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Slave.
Slave lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Slave.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Slave blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo can't get the takedown.
Slave prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lombardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Slave.
Slave digs a right hand into Lombardo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lombardo's gas tank.
Slave scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slave lands with a right to the head.
Anthony Lombardo's cut is getting worse.
Slave stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Slave.
Stalling in the clinch from Slave.
A right hand to the body from Slave.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slave.
Still in the clinch, Slave scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Slave.
A left hand lands to the body for Slave.
A shot in the inside from Slave.
Good body shot from Slave.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slave.
Slave tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lombardo avoids it.
Slave is looking to control Lombardo's arms but Lombardo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slave has his back to the cage.
Slave taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Slave lands with a left to the head.
Slave presses Lombardo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slave taking a breather.
Slave lands a shoulder strike.
Slave gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slave has Lombardo pressed against the cage.
Slave trying to control the position but instead, Lombardo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Slave into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Corporate Slave.
Lombardo misses the jab.
Slave dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lombardo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo swats away the attempt to clinch by Slave.
Slave changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lombardo misses the body punch
and Slave connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anthony Lombardo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lombardo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lombardo is rocked!
Slave closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Lombardo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slave lands a body shot.
Slave lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lombardo is trying to drag Slave to the mat but Slave just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Lombardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Slave.
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!
Slave stalling the fight.
Slave has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slave lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Slave manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Slave has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slave is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lombardo seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo blocks a body shot from Slave.
Lombardo is looking to control Slave's arms but Slave gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lombardo has his back to the cage.
Lombardo goes for a takedown attempt but Slave pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lombardo moves in looking to clinch but Slave pushes him off.
Lombardo closes the distance and clinches up with Slave, looking for a takedown. Lombardo pushes Slave against the cage but Slave circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lombardo misses with a takedown attempt - Slave sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slave cracks Lombardo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lombardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lombardo takes one to the chin there.
Jeez, Anthony Lombardo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slave lands a nice looking body shot.
Slave throws an overhand right that drops Lombardo like a sack of potatoes! Slave dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corporate Slave!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Mask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gomer Pyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mask's entrance music is Could it be? OH MY GOD YES, IT'S TIGER!!!. A fine choice. Pyle has chosen The Marines' Hymn as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiger Mask!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gomer Pyle!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pyle throws a shot to the body.
Mask looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mask scores with a body shot.
Pyle looks to land a combination but Mask avoids it well.
Mask misses with a low kick.
Pyle sizes up Mask with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mask throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pyle scores with a nice strike.
Mask moves away from the strike by Pyle.
Mask takes a swing at Pyle's ribcage but misses.
Pyle throws a one two combo.
Mask slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mask fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pyle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pyle slips a jab and a cross from Mask.
A low kick from Mask is predictable there
and Pyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mask throws a lazy right hand but Pyle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mask misses with a low kick.
Pyle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mask tries to land a leg kick but Pyle saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyle lands a jab to the nose.
Pyle is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mask swings for the body but Pyle moves out of range.
Pyle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mask but Mask pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mask stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pyle scores with a shot to the body.
Mask throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pyle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pyle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mask as he jumps to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mask. That's going to slow Pyle down.
Mask fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pyle checks it well.
Mask tries a head kick but it misses.
Pyle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tiger Mask is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pyle looks to land a combination. Mask sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pyle tests Mask's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask tries a low kick but Pyle avoids it.
Mask with a nice cross.
Pyle forces Mask back against the cage and clinches.
Mask lands with a short shot to the head.
Pyle blocks a body shot from Mask.
Pyle tries for a takedown but Mask manages to get underhooks.
Tiger Mask has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gomer Pyle.
Pyle is trying to maintain a safe position but Mask gets an underhook and turns Pyle into the cage.
Pyle cracks Mask with a nice body shot.
Pyle misses with a body punch.
Pyle lands with a light punch inside.
Pyle tries to throw a body punch but Mask avoids it by throwing Pyle back against the cage.
Mask can't find room to land a body shot as Pyle controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pyle prevents Mask from breaking the clinch.
Mask blocks a body shot from Pyle.
Pyle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mask's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mask throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pyles head.
Pyle is working for takedown but Mask is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Mask.
Mask blocks a body shot from Pyle.
Pyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pyle lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mask lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mask's elbow.
Mask struggles to land a body shot inside as Pyle controls his hands.
Mask working aggressively here.
Pyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pyle jumps guard but Mask stands there with Pyle around his waist. Pyle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mask lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mask tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mask.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mask gets through Pyle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pyle misses with a body punch.
Pyle is working Mask over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gomer Pyle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mask moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mask digs a good body shot into Pyle's ribs.
Pyle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mask lands a jab to the head.
Mask looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mask throws a lazy right hand but Pyle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mask scores with a nice head shot.
Mask moves out of range as Pyle strikes.
Pyle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pyle misses with a wild combination.
Pyle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mask on the side of the head.
Pyle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pyle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pyle wants to pass the guard but Mask is defending well.
Pyle trying to control the action but Mask is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mask wants to get back to his feet but Pyle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pyle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pyle looking to pass the guard.
Mask uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mask tests Pyle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mask wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pyle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mask tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pyle is in Mask's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask wants to get back to his feet but Pyle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mask looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pyle wants to control from the top but Mask keeps moving.
Pyle is pushing down on Mask's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mask is fighting to maintain full guard but Pyle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pyle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mask tries to get to full guard but Pyle has control of the leg.
Pyle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mask is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask is defending against the submission attempts here by Pyle.
Pyle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pyle wants to control but Mask is keeping him busy.
Pyle working over Mask with some ground and pound. Mask looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pyle prevents Mask from improving his position.
Mask might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pyle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mask has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pyle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mask's head.
Mask gets full guard.
Pyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mask swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pyle chips away with some ground and pound.
Pyle throwing strikes from guard but Mask blocks nicely.
Pyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Mask is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pyle lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomer Pyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pyle scores with a takedown into Mask's guard.
Pyle lands a couple of digs.
Mask preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mask keeping moving, preventing Pyle from controlling successfully.
Pyle works over Mask with some ground and pound from guard.
Mask keeping full guard, as Pyle tries to pass.
Pyle throwing strikes from guard but Mask blocks nicely.
Gomer Pyle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pyle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyle lands a couple of elbows.
Pyle distracts Mask with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pyle won't allow Mask to get back to his feet.
Mask preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pyle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pyle works over Mask with some ground and pound from guard.
Pyle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mask is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mask utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pyle scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pyle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mask looking for a sweep. Not yet Mask, not yet.
Mask avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pyle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pyle passes Mask's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pyle wants to work for an arm triangle but Mask is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mask wants to improve his position but Pyle is controlling well.
Mask is working hard here to advance position.
Tiger Mask has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mask blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pyle.
Mask is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pyle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pyle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mask regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pyle cracks Mask with a solid left hand.
Pyle being controlled here momentarily.
Mask preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pyle working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mask avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pyle landing with the ground and pound.
Gomer Pyle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mask keeping moving, preventing Pyle from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pyle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pyle wants to control from the top but Mask keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pyle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomer Pyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pyle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gomer Pyle!
During a confident post fight interview, Gomer Pyle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zhao Zhuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mag Ne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhuo comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu You. Ne is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blå and Black - Nephew. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
17 - 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
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mag Ne!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ne tries to clinch there but Zhuo circles away.
Zhuo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ne tries to avoid it but Zhuo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ne to the ground. Ne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zhuo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ne - the referee stops the clock and Zhuo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ne. Zhuo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ne slips a straight right by Zhuo.
Zhuo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A big right from Zhuo misses.
Zhuo just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhuo works the jab nicely.
Ne drops Zhuo with a beautiful combination! Zhuo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ne is looking for the KO!
It looks like Zhao Zhuo 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!
Zhuo checks a low kick from Ne.
Zhuo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ne doesn't seem bothered though.
Ne gets caught flat footed, as Zhuo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zhuo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zhuo looking to sit in guard and control but Ne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuo wants to sweep here but Ne controlling him for the moment.
Zhuo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ne is aware though and is defending well.
Zhuo wants to sweep but no luck.
Zhuo punching from the bottom - just letting Ne know he's still in a fight.
Ne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhuo is keeping the position for now.
Zhuo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ne controls the pace.
Zhuo striking off his back but it's not causing Ne any problems.
Zhuo wants to sweep here but Ne controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ne looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo trying to keep a closed guard but Ne is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ne wanted to stand there but Zhuo had control of the position.
Zhuo looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhuo, not yet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mag Ne hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zhuo sizes up Ne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Mag Ne has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ne takes a swing at Zhuo's ribcage but misses.
Zhuo drives through and clinches with Ne against the cage.
Zhuo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhuo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ne napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo lands an elbow.
Zhuo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Zhuo.
Ne is letting Zhuo control him for a moment.
Zhuo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ne has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zhuo cracks Ne with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ne regains half guard, as Zhuo was trying to land strikes.
Ne wants to get back to his feet.
Zhuo is looking to take a break and control but Ne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ne looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Zhao Zhuo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zhuo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ne. Ne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ne misses with a low kick as Zhuo jumps back.
Zhuo avoids the body shot from Ne.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zhuo slips a jab and a cross from Ne.
Zhuo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ne cracks Zhuo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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 Zhao Zhuo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zhuo misses with an uppercut
and Ne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zhuo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhuo doesn't manage to clinch there - Ne circles away.
Zhuo throws a jab when Ne was well out of range.
Good exchange - Zhuo coming out on top.
Mag Ne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhuo.
Ne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ne throws the kick towards the body but Zhuo avoids it.
Zhuo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ne takes a swing at Zhuo's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ne counters with a nice body shot.
Zhuo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ne on his heels. He'll look to pass Ne's guard now, I'm sure.
Zhuo stands up over Ne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zhuo.
Ne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zhuo throwing strikes but missing.
Zhuo trying to control but Ne is working from the bottom.
Zhuo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zhuo trying to control but Ne is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ne manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ne gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zhuo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zhuo throws a big right hand that misses.
Ne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zhuo.
Zhuo throwing strikes but missing.
Zhuo working some strikes from top position.
Zhuo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhuo throws an elbow that misses. Ne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zhuo's guard. Nice move by Ne!
Zhuo has his hands on Ne's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo is striking off his back. Ne thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Zhuo 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.
Ne prevents Zhuo from improving his position.
Zhuo is looking to control Ne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zhuo avoid being mounted?
Zhuo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zhuo wants to control but Ne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zhuo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zhuo is trying to maintain the position but Ne is very close to passing his half guard.
Zhuo manages to get to full guard.
Zhuo trying to strike off his back.
Zhuo tries to strike from the bottom.
Zhuo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ne should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Zhuo has tightened it up now! Ne should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zhao Zhuo!
Zhao Zhuo made sure to mention his sponsor, Affaketion in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunnar Nelson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
22 - 10 - 2 |
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235 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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World class MT
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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
22 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Silakka!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silakka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nelson.
Nelson walks into a stiff left hand from Silakka.
Nelson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silakka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nelson's head backwards.
Simo Silakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silakka scores with a jab.
Silakka slips under a jab from Nelson.
Nice shot by Nelson.
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!
Silakka misses with a body kick.
Nelson 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.
Silakka takes one on the button.
Nelson lands a leg kick that knocks Silakka off balance momentarily.
Silakka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silakka scoring well with a low kick there.
Silakka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silakka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silakka jabs Nelson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silakka was well out of range. Poor timing from Nelson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silakka avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick.
Silakka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silakka.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silakka lands a right hook to the body.
Nelson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silakka moves out of range of the body kick from Nelson.
Silakka throws a head kick that misses.
Silakka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson needs to keep his hands up - Silakka had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Gunnar Nelson 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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silakka.
Silakka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nelson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nelson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silakka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body kick from Nelson.
Silakka tries to work over Nelson's front leg with a kick but Nelson checks it.
Nelson throws a leg kick
and Silakka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silakka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silakka to the mat! Silakka manages to get full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silakka is keeping the position for now.
Silakka wants to get back to his feet but Nelson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nelson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silakka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silakka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard.
Nelson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silakka advances to half guard.
Nelson wants to control but Silakka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silakka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nelson is staying active underneath Silakka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silakka trying to control the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Simo Silakka wasn't active enough on the ground.
A jab from Nelson finds it's way through Silakka's defenses.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Silakka scores with a punch to the head.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silakka.
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!
Silakka lands a leg kick that knocks Nelson off balance momentarily.
Nelson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silakka is able to avoid easily.
Silakka throws a low kick, looking for Nelson's leg but Nelson calmly moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silakka.
Silakka throws a head kick that Nelson semi-blocks.
Silakka throws a head kick that half lands.
Nelson is rocked!
Gunnar Nelson's cut is getting worse.
Silakka throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Silakka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silakka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silakka throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Silakka keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Silakka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good leg kick by Silakka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Silakka scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Silakka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silakka.
Silakka throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
Silakka takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Nelson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Silakka misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson motions for Silakka to come forward. Nelson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Silakka misses with a body kick.
Nelson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silakka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Silakka swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
A big right from Silakka misses.
Simo Silakka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silakka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Silakka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Simo Silakka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silakka.
Silakka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Silakka scores with a four punch combination!
Silakka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silakka throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Silakka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nelson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson drops his hands momentarily and Silakka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson pushes Silakka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a punch to the body.
Silakka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Nelson tries a body shot but Silakka blocks it.
Silakka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nelsons head.
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gunnar Nelson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nelson lands a left hand.
Nelson has Silakka pressed against the cage, preventing Silakka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nelson just leaning against Silakka, taking a breather.
Nelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silakka misses with an elbow over the top.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silakka misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson wants a takedown but no success here.
Nelson letting Silakka take a breather here.
Silakka blocking some punches.
Nelson has Silakka pressed against the cage, preventing Silakka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silakka.
Silakka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Silakka swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silakka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nelsons head.
Silakka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silakka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nelson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silakka pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Silakka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson throws a body punch but Silakka moves out of range.
Nelson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silakka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silakka scores with a leg kick.
Nelson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silakka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silakka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Silakka! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Simo Silakka!
After the big win, Simo Silakka made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harri Mulqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes has chosen F.A.M.E as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
216 lbs
31 - 8 - 1 |
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31
221 lbs
25 - 14 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Mulqvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes misses with a low kick.
Mulqvist throws a push kick but Holmes slaps the foot to one side.
Holmes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mulqvist.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mulqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mulqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
Holmes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mulqvist checks it well.
Mulqvist loads up on a big right hand but Holmes slips the punch.
Holmes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holmes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Harri Mulqvist has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mulqvist clinches up against the cage.
Mulqvist throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Holmes misses with the head strike.
A short right from Mulqvist on the inside.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Mulqvist.
Mulqvist tries to land knees in the clinch but Holmes avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes working aggressively here.
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mulqvist takes an elbow to the temple.
Holmes blocks an elbow strike.
Holmes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mulqvist blocks it with crossed arms.
Holmes lands a left hand.
Holmes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mulqvist tries to throw a body punch but Holmes avoids it by throwing Mulqvist back against the cage.
Mulqvist prevents a body shot from Holmes.
Holmes prevents a body shot from Mulqvist.
A short body shot lands from Holmes as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mulqvist is struggling to control the position.
Mulqvist misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mulqvist.
Holmes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mulqvist takes a shot to the head.
Holmes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulqvist.
Mulqvist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holmes.
A bit of stalling here from Holmes.
A nice left hand lands by Holmes.
Holmes struggles to land a body shot inside as Mulqvist controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Holmes.
A right hand to the body from Mulqvist.
Holmes lands a nice uppercut.
Mulqvist is stalling here.
Holmes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Holmes.
Holmes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mulqvist blocks a body shot from Holmes.
Mulqvist blocks a body shot from Holmes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes misses with the head strike.
Holmes prevents a body shot from Mulqvist.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holmes.
Mulqvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holmes lands a hook that snaps the head of Mulqvist backwards.
Mulqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mulqvist is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holmes is keeping busy.
Mulqvist jumps guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Holmes postures up in Mulqvist's guard and throws a big left but Mulqvist blocks it.
Holmes throwing strikes from guard but Mulqvist blocks nicely.
Holmes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mulqvist's head.
Holmes passes Mulqvist's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mulqvist slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mulqvist controls Holmes momentarily but Holmes frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throwing strikes but missing.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Mulqvist won't let him.
Holmes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mulqvist controls Holmes momentarily but Holmes frees himself.
Holmes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holmes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mulqvist is trying to control the position but Holmes postures up.
Holmes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mulqvist working for a triangle but Holmes defends it easily.
Holmes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Holmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harri Mulqvist's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Holmes throws a looping overhand right but Mulqvist ducks down to avoid it.
Mulqvist has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mulqvist is trying to maintain a safe position but Holmes gets an underhook and turns Mulqvist into the cage.
Mulqvist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mulqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
Holmes avoids the elbow strike from Mulqvist, against the cage.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Mulqvist.
Holmes misses with a punch to the body.
Mulqvist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes's elbow.
Holmes misses with the head strike.
Mulqvist is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Holmes to keep the fight standing.
Mulqvist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Mulqvist misses with a body punch.
Mulqvist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holmes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mulqvist misses with some punches.
Mulqvist is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mulqvist blocking some punches.
Mulqvist has clasped his hands together around Holmes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Holmes parries the strikes from Mulqvist easily there. Mulqvist is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Holmes to escape.
Mulqvist wants to control but Holmes is keeping him busy.
Mulqvist is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mulqvist trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Mulqvist crashes against the mat.
Holmes is not content to let Mulqvist control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist tries to advance to mount but Holmes denies him.
Mulqvist trying to control the position but Holmes is working away.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes stops Mulqvist from passing to mount.
Mulqvist is putting a hurting on Holmes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mulqvist is trying to ground and pound but Holmes uses the momentary lack of control by Mulqvist to regain half guard.
Mulqvist keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mulqvist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Mulqvist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harri Mulqvist's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mulqvist clinches up against the cage.
Holmes avoids the elbow strike from Mulqvist, against the cage.
Holmes tries a body shot but Mulqvist blocks it.
Holmes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mulqvist is trying to pull guard but Holmes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holmes blocks a body shot from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist trying to land knees to the body.
Mulqvist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodney Holmes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holmes struggles to land a body shot inside as Mulqvist controls his hands.
Mulqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holmes.
Mulqvist misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulqvist is trying to pull guard but Holmes has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes can't find room to land a body shot as Mulqvist controls the action.
Mulqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes lands with a left to the head.
Holmes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holmes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holmes cracks Mulqvist with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Holmes.
Mulqvist manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holmes stands up from Mulqvist's guard - Holmes perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mulqvist clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mulqvist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holmes.
Holmes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holmes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mulqvist takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mulqvist lands a left hand.
Holmes swings wildly with an uppercut but Mulqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holmes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mulqvist lands a right hand.
Holmes is looking to control Mulqvist's arms but Mulqvist gets an underhook and turns him. Now Holmes has his back to the cage.
Holmes tries to work over Mulqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mulqvist fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harri Mulqvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mulqvist backwards.
Holmes is leaning against Mulqvist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holmes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holmes throws a head punch that misses.
Holmes lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
Holmes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holmes is working Mulqvist over against the cage.
Holmes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mulqvist backwards.
Holmes lands a left hand.
Holmes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mulqvist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mulqvist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holmes can pounce on him.
Holmes lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes lands a glancing blow to the side of Mulqvist's head.
Mulqvist is rocked!
Holmes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oh Mulqvist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice leg kick lands there from Holmes.
Holmes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mulqvist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holmes misses with a two punch combination.
Holmes delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Mulqvist drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Holmes follows Mulqvist to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Holmes!
Rodney Holmes decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mulroon Deforz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raylan Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raylan Givens told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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33
184 lbs
28 - 11 - 1 |
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31
195 lbs
21 - 10 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mulroon Deforz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Raylan Givens!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deforz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Deforz scores with a jab to the body.
Deforz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Givens is predictable there
and Deforz moves into the clinch.
Deforz lands with a left to the head.
Deforz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Deforz taking a breather.
Givens lands a nice uppercut.
Givens digs a right hand underneath Deforz's ribcage. Deforz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Givens blocking some punches.
Givens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deforz's elbow.
Deforz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Givens or not.
Givens blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deforz prevents a body shot from Givens.
Deforz tries a body shot but Givens blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Deforz.
Deforz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Deforz.
Deforz throws a punch but it's blocked by Givens.
Givens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Givens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Givens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Deforz misses with some punches.
Givens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Givens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deforz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Givens blocking some punches.
Givens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deforz's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Deforz fails to land.
Deforz tries to work over Givens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Givens misses with a knee to the head.
Givens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deforz prevents a body shot from Givens.
Givens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Givens pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Givens trying to keep a closed guard but Deforz is proving a slippery customer.
Givens working for submissions but it's allowed Deforz to get to half guard.
Deforz controlling the action here.
Givens is defending against the submission attempts here by Deforz.
Deforz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deforz is working away from the top position though.
Givens is trying to get back to full guard.
Deforz is trying to control. Givens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Givens slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Deforz tries to free his leg and advance position but Givens is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deforz trying to control the position from guard on top but Givens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Mulroon Deforz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Givens drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Deforz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Givens is working Deforz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Deforz is looking to reverse the position.
Givens lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deforz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Givens fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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 Mulroon Deforz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Givens misses with a kick to the body.
Deforz jabs Givens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Givens tries a head kick but it misses.
Deforz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Deforz misses with a hook
and Givens counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Deforz's guard now.
Deforz keeping moving, preventing Givens from controlling successfully.
Givens throws a big right hand that misses.
Deforz is looking for a triangle but Givens pushes his legs off easily.
Deforz has control of Givens's left arm, preventing Givens from doing any damage.
Deforz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deforz loads up on a big right hand but Givens slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens throws a jab but it's blocked by Deforz.
Givens misses the shot to the body.
Deforz lands a body shot.
Deforz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deforz lands with a good body shot.
Deforz tries a head kick but it misses.
Deforz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Deforz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deforz swings for the body but Givens moves out of range.
Givens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Deforz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Givens is trying to break the clinch but Deforz is controlling him.
Deforz working aggressively here.
Deforz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Givens backwards.
Givens prevents a body shot from Deforz.
Deforz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Givens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deforz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Deforz misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Givens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Givens manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Deforz gets to his feet - Givens follows without any prompting.
Mulroon Deforz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Givens scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Givens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Deforz pushes Givens off looking to stand but Givens dives back in and keeps control.
Deforz is trying to maintain the position but Givens is very close to passing his half guard.
Givens is keen to just control but Deforz is a slippery customer.
Deforz is trying to stand back up but Givens is controlling him
Givens wants to take a breather but Deforz is having none of it.
Deforz gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens throws a strike but Deforz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Deforz trying to control the position from guard on top but Givens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deforz wants to pass the guard but Givens is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deforz preventing the sweep.
Deforz wants to control from the top but Givens keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deforz pushing down on Givens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Givens wants to get back to full guard.
Deforz is thwarting Givens's attempts to control the position.
Raylan Givens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Givens wants to improve his position but Deforz is controlling well.
Givens moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Givens can't keep his opponent in guard - Deforz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Givens is staying active underneath Deforz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mulroon Deforz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Deforz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Deforz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Givens.
Givens connects with a high kick.
Givens walks into a stiff left hand from Deforz.
Givens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Givens slips under a jab from Deforz.
Givens shoots in and drives through. Deforz sprawls well.
Deforz looks to land a right hand but Givens moved out of range.
Deforz lands a nice looking body shot.
Deforz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Givens.
Deforz is looking to wear down Givens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Deforz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Givens counters with a nice low kick that buckles Deforz's knee momentarily.
Deforz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Givens moves away.
Deforz cracks Givens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Givens.
Deforz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Givens manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Deforz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deforz cracks Givens with a good jab.
Givens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Deforz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mulroon Deforz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deforz misses the body punch
enabling Givens to counter with a crisp jab.
Deforz scores with a hook to the body. Givens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Deforz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Givens throws a head kick that Deforz semi-blocks.
A slow jab from Deforz misses its intended target.
Deforz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Givens throws the left hand but Deforz avoids the punch easily.
Givens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Deforz avoids it really well and circles away.
Givens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Givens misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givens slips a straight right by Deforz.
Deforz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deforz throws a sloppy head kick and Givens moves out of range easily.
Mulroon Deforz is winning the standup battle so far.
Deforz scores with a nice right hand.
Deforz misses the body punch
and Givens counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Deforz!
Deforz tries to escape but Givens is in control.
Deforz is not content to let Givens control the position.
Givens is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Givens cracks Deforz with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Deforz struggling a bit here.
Givens prevents Deforz from escaping the position.
Givens is trying to move to mount but Deforz reverses beautifully and ends up in Givens's guard.
Deforz wants to control from the top but Givens keeps moving.
Givens throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Deforz escapes and throws Givens's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Deforz is looking to take a break and control but Givens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deforz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Deforz connects with a body shot.
Deforz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deforz throws a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deforz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deforz misses with a kick to the body.
Givens misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mulroon Deforz did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Givens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Deforz misses its intended target.
Givens throws out a leg kick but Deforz moves out of range and Givens only half commits.
Deforz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deforz connects with a looping right hand.
Givens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deforz throws out the jab.
Deforz moves out of range of the body kick.
Givens throws a series of punches but Deforz avoids them all with ease.
Givens moves away from the strike by Deforz.
Givens takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut lands for Deforz. That snapped Givens's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Givens.
Givens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Givens. Deforz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Givens drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens trying to control the position from guard on top but Deforz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Givens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deforz is trying to keep Givens in close.
Deforz pushes Givens off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Deforz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Givens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deforz misses with a lunging right hand
and Givens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Deforz is trying to control but can't.
Deforz wants to improve his position but Givens is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deforz is looking to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Givens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Givens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deforz defending well though.
Givens wants to take a breather but Deforz is having none of it.
Givens trying to control from Deforz's half guard. Deforz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Deforz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Givens is one step ahead there.
Deforz is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deforz working for a triangle but Givens defends it easily.
Givens throwing strikes but missing.
Deforz keeping moving, preventing Givens from controlling successfully.
Deforz keeping full guard, as Givens tries to pass.
Givens postures up in Deforz's guard and throws a big left but Deforz blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deforz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Givens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Givens postures up and lands a big shot to Deforz's brow.
Givens throws a big right hand that misses.
Deforz has momentary wrist control but Givens slips an elbow through the middle.
Givens trying to control but Deforz is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deforz controls Givens momentarily but Givens frees himself.
Givens throws an elbow that misses. Deforz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Givens's guard. Nice move by Deforz!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raylan Givens dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Deforz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Deforz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deforz with a hook.
Givens throws the kick towards the body but Deforz avoids it.
Deforz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Givens closes the distance and clinches up with Deforz, looking for a takedown. Givens pushes Deforz against the cage but Deforz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Deforz lands with a right hand.
Givens looks to score with a jab to the body but Deforz is just out of range.
A solid body kick from Givens.
Deforz lands a jab to Givens's midsection.
Givens misses with a body kick.
Givens staying out of range there.
Deforz lands a leg kick that knocks Givens off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Deforz misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deforz lands with a nice body punch.
Givens avoids the body shot from Deforz.
Givens walks into a left hand.
Deforz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Deforz thuds his right hand into Givens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A bone on bone clash there as Deforz blocks the leg kick.
Givens throws a low kick but Deforz moves out of range easily.
Givens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deforz.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Givens lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deforz blocks an uppercut.
Givens leaning against his opponent.
Deforz lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deforz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deforz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Deforz to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deforz.
Nice body punch from Givens - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deforz has a couple of punches blocked by Givens.
Givens blocks an uppercut.
Deforz misses with a punch on the inside.
Deforz lands a body punch.
Givens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deforz throws a punch but it's blocked by Givens.
Deforz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Givens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deforz tries a body shot but Givens blocks it.
Deforz misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deforz lands a left hand.
Deforz misses with a punch on the inside.
Deforz misses with a punch to the body.
Givens prevents a body shot from Deforz.
Deforz working aggressively here.
Givens takes a shot to the head.
Givens manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Raylan Givens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Givens looking for a guillotine here but Deforz defends easily.
Givens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Givens keeping full guard, as Deforz tries to pass.
Givens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deforz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Deforz wants to control from the top but Givens keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deforz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mulroon Deforz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Deforz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mulroon Deforz!
Mulroon Deforz retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mulroon Deforz thanked KAISER Nutrition (160!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce McBrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre comes to the cage accompanied by Memories- Guetta. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
35 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Andre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce McBrain!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andre misses with a head kick.
Andre throws a body punch but McBrain moves out of range.
McBrain connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Alex Andre has been cut.
McBrain misses with a low kick.
McBrain feints and then cracks Andre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andre down.
McBrain throws a low kick, looking for Andre's leg but Andre calmly moves out of range.
McBrain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andre throws a shot from downtown. McBrain moves away and avoids it.
Andre throws a nice looking combination but McBrain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andre throws a hook to the side of McBrain's head but McBrain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andre misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBrain avoids the body shot from Andre.
McBrain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Andre swings for the body but McBrain moves out of range.
Andre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McBrain throws a low kick but Andre avoids it.
McBrain misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from McBrain misses.
Andre slips under a jab from McBrain.
McBrain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andre.
Andre throws a hook to the side of McBrain's head but McBrain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBrain lands a head kick!
McBrain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Andre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McBrain lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBrain looks to land a left hand but Andre moved out of range nicely.
Andre scores with a jab to the body.
McBrain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McBrain is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andre is out of range and McBrain settles back down.
McBrain is looking to score with low kicks.
McBrain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andre.
Andre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from McBrain.
McBrain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andre lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McBrain backs up against the cage.
It looks like Bruce McBrain has been cut.
Andre moves out of range of the leg kick from McBrain.
McBrain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McBrain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McBrain moves out of range of the strikes.
Andre ducks under a wild hook from McBrain.
Andre throws a quick inside leg kick.
McBrain misses with a hook
and Andre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McBrain's guard.
Andre trying to control the position from guard on top but McBrain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBrain keeping full guard, as Andre tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBrain is pulling down on Andre's head to control his posture.
McBrain keeping moving, preventing Andre from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Alex Andre wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McBrain tries a low kick but Andre avoids it.
Andre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McBrain.
Andre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McBrain.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McBrain, right into the meat.
Andre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andre clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBrain throws a leg kick
and Andre counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McBrain's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBrain controlling the position.
Andre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McBrain is on top in guard.
Andre controlling the position.
McBrain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andre has his foot on McBrain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McBrain works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce McBrain will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Andre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Andre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBrain manages to avoid it.
Bruce McBrain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McBrain checks the leg kick.
McBrain misses with a low kick.
Andre lands a left and a right that send McBrain crashing to the mat, dazed. Andre thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andre misses with a low kick.
Bruce McBrain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McBrain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McBrain dips to his left and cracks Andre with an uppercut!
McBrain ducks under a wild hook from Andre.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andre.
Andre throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McBrain throws a lazy uppercut
and Andre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Andre.
McBrain is rocked!
Andre trying to control the position from guard on top but McBrain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andre stands up and waves to McBrain to follow him.
McBrain swats away the attempt to clinch by Andre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andre attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McBrain misses the shot to the body.
McBrain is looking to score with low kicks.
Andre throws a sloppy head kick and McBrain moves out of range easily.
A jab from McBrain finds it's way through Andre's defenses.
An inside leg kick lands from McBrain.
McBrain lands a nice hook to Andre's body. Andre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andre cracks a nice hook into McBrain's ribs.
McBrain thows a body shot but no joy.
Andre throws out a loose jab but McBrain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrain throws a chopping leg kick but Andre manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andre checks a low kick from McBrain.
Andre explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andre.
Andre tries to clinch but McBrain is having none of it.
Andre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McBrain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Andre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McBrain connects with a leg kick. Andre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Andre, right into the meat.
McBrain looks to throw the jab but Andre is out of range.
McBrain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McBrain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andre.
McBrain misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McBrain is out of range.
McBrain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McBrain misses with a hook. Andre ducked under it nicely.
Andre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McBrain's calf.
McBrain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andre checks a leg kick.
Andre moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by McBrain.
McBrain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Andre throws an overhand right that lands on McBrain's shoulder, as McBrain tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBrain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBrain connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Andre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McBrain throws an off balance right hand
and Andre counters with a takedown into side control.
Andre tries to move into full mount but can't pass McBrain's legs.
McBrain is trying to control Andre's posture but Andre avoids it.
McBrain is not content to let Andre control the position.
Andre scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andre trying to control the position but McBrain is working away.
Andre tries to move to mount but McBrain blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Andre dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McBrain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Andre.
Andre moves into the clinch.
McBrain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McBrain misses with a body punch.
Andre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Andre as McBrain tries to tie him up.
McBrain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andre fails to land with a series of punches.
Andre lands with a good body shot.
Andre throws a head kick that misses.
McBrain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andre throws a leg kick that misses.
McBrain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrain cracks Andre with an open hand slap.
Andre throws a series of punches but McBrain avoids them all with ease.
Andre misses with a hook. McBrain ducked under it nicely.
McBrain throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from McBrain.
A slow jab from Andre misses its intended target.
Andre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andre slips under a jab.
Andre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McBrain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McBrain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andre to score with a decent uppercut.
Andre tries to land a leg kick but McBrain saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andre. McBrain does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andre throws a hook to the side of McBrain's head but McBrain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McBrain throws the kick towards the body but Andre avoids it.
Andre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andre connects with a solid leg kick.
McBrain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McBrain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McBrain.
McBrain cracks Andre with an open hand slap.
Andre is rocked!
McBrain cracks Andre with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce McBrain!
Bruce McBrain is the new welterweight champion!
Bruce McBrain thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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