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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Backscratcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arttu Mahtisaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Backscratcher could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arttu Mahtisaari's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Backscratcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttu Mahtisaari!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahtisaari lands with a shot to the body.
Backscratcher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice cross by Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Arttu Mahtisaari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backscratcher drops his hands momentarily and Mahtisaari takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mahtisaari throws an off balance right hand
and Backscratcher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mahtisaari thinking.
Mahtisaari slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backscratcher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mahtisaari cracks Backscratcher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mahtisaari bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Backscratcher's head.
Backscratcher lands a nice shot that snaps Mahtisaari's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backscratcher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari clinches up with Backscratcher and pushes him back against the cage.
Backscratcher tries to break the clinch but Mahtisaari is controlling the position.
Mahtisaari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahtisaari is stalling here.
Mahtisaari lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari displaying some good clinch control by pressing Backscratcher up against the cage.
Backscratcher blocks a body shot from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahtisaari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahtisaari lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Mahtisaari.
Backscratcher can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari struggles to land a body shot inside as Backscratcher controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Mahtisaari.
A right hand to the body from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahtisaari fails to pull guard.
Mahtisaari tries to pull guard but Backscratcher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari leaning against his opponent.
Mahtisaari lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari jumps guard but Backscratcher stands there with Mahtisaari around his waist. Mahtisaari gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brian Backscratcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arttu Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari is pushing Backscratcher up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mahtisaari receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Mahtisaari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for Mahtisaari to work.
Backscratcher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arttu Mahtisaari dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mahtisaari lands with a good body shot.
Backscratcher throws a looping overhand right but Mahtisaari ducks down to avoid it.
Mahtisaari throws a body punch but Backscratcher moves out of range.
Backscratcher uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahtisaari has time to react.
Mahtisaari throws a looping overhand right but Backscratcher ducks down to avoid it.
Mahtisaari bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Backscratcher drops his hands momentarily and Mahtisaari takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Backscratcher throws a low kick, looking for Mahtisaari's leg but Mahtisaari calmly moves out of range.
Mahtisaari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Backscratcher.
Mahtisaari throws a series of punches but Backscratcher moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mahtisaari in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Backscratcher misses with a wild body shot.
Backscratcher lands a big uppercut and Mahtisaari crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mahtisaari looks OK. Backscratcher waves Mahtisaari back to his feet!
Mahtisaari is rocked!
Backscratcher misses with a looping left.
Mahtisaari is still on wobbly legs! Can Backscratcher finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtisaari get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Mahtisaari stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Backscratcher runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Backscratcher!
Brian Backscratcher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clubber Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Morales!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Morales misses with a takedown attempt - Lang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morales throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lang was covering up waiting for the punch and Morales finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Morales keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lang's head.
Morales throwing strikes from guard but Lang blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lang thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morales is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morales cracks Lang with a solid left hand.
Lang controls Morales momentarily but Morales frees himself.
Lang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morales is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morales accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morales throwing strikes from guard but Lang blocks nicely.
Morales lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morales doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morales manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lang working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales stops Lang from standing up.
Morales lands a couple of digs.
Morales throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morales throws a big right hand that misses.
Morales wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morales.
Lang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morales's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang postures up in Morales's guard and throws a big left but Morales blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales has control of Lang's left arm, preventing Lang from doing any damage.
Morales bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lang's guard.
Morales with a nice head shot there.
Lang trying to control the position.
Morales is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morales trying to control but Lang is working from the bottom.
Lang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lang 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.
Morales is looking to work some ground and pound but Lang has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang has his foot on Morales's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morales works his way back into a safe position though.
Lang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morales postures up in Lang's guard and throws a big left but Lang blocks it.
Lang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morales.
Morales wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morales is pushing down on Lang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lang is fighting to maintain full guard but Morales has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lang is trying is best to control the position here.
Lang wants to improve his position but Morales is controlling well.
Lang wants to control but Morales is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Morales dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morales moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morales checks a leg kick.
Lang misses with a lunging right hand
and Morales counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morales keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morales fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lang connects with a solid leg kick.
Lang tries to work over Morales's front leg with a kick but Morales checks it.
Lang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morales's head.
Morales slips a straight right by Lang.
Good leg kick by Lang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morales on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lang. Lang obviously looking to wear him down.
Morales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lang tries to avoid it but Morales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lang to the ground. Lang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales throws an off balance right hand
and Lang counters with an inside leg kick.
Lang avoids the body shot from Morales.
Morales fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lang jabs Morales to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morales has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morales gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Morales slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Morales is just out of range.
That kick from Lang tenderised Morales's leg. Morales is trying to keep his angry face on.
Morales swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
Juan Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morales. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morales closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lang did well to prevent Morales getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang is trying to control but can't.
Lang keeping hold of Morales's head, controlling as best he can.
Lang wants to improve his position but Morales is controlling well.
Lang controlling the position for now.
Lang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morales.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lang trying to control but Morales postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Clubber Lang wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Morales with a jab.
Clubber Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morales.
Lang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morales digs a good body shot into Lang's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Morales. Beautiful body shot.
Morales shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lang as he avoids it easily.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Morales.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Lang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morales is able to avoid easily.
Lang lands a nice looking body shot.
Morales shoots in but Lang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morales counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lang trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales postures up in Lang's guard and throws a big left but Lang blocks it.
Juan Morales has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morales throwing strikes from guard but Lang blocks nicely.
Lang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juan Morales will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lang lands a leg kick that knocks Morales off balance momentarily.
Morales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang staying out of range there.
Morales darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Morales scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morales's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morales's back!
Morales rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lang trying to pass the guard but Morales defending well.
Lang trying to control from half guard but Morales is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Lang seems content to control.
Lang thows a huge punch but Morales dodges it nicely.
Lang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morales's head.
Morales keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lang trying to control from half guard but Morales is working away.
Lang trying to mount his opponent but Morales defends it.
Lang wants to take a breather but Morales is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lang slips a nice elbow through Morales's hands, connecting with Morales's forehead.
Morales trying to hold on to Lang's head to control him but Lang postures up.
Morales works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morales working a defensive guard here.
Clubber Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales controlling the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Juan Morales hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Morales thows a body shot but no joy.
Morales misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Morales connects with a nice short shot to Lang's temple.
Lang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lang gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Morales is trying to control but can't.
Lang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morales does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lang is trying to work for a kimura but Morales is defending well.
Morales is looking for a sweep. Lang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lang trying to control from half guard but Morales is working away.
Morales is trying to get back to full guard.
Morales is staying active underneath Lang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Lang there.
Lang scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Morales misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lang is pressing down on Morales's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morales is holding on for now.
Morales is trying to get back to full guard.
Lang controlling the pace.
Morales preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang trying to control from half guard but Morales is working away.
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 fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Clubber Lang.
I think Morales has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Morales!
A victorious Juan Morales thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Livingston Barclay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Munster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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255 lbs
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262 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Livingston Barclay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Munster!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barclay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Munster circles away quickly and effectively.
Barclay throws a leg kick
and Munster counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barclay won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barclay is pushing Munster's head away, looking to escape. Munster manages to hold on to the position though.
Munster scores with punches from side control.
Munster trying to control the position but Barclay is working away.
Barclay tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Barclay takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munster throwing damaging strikes from the back! Barclay could be in trouble here!
Munster tries to get the hooks in deep but Barclay pushed the leg off.
Well, with Munster on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barclay is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Barclay is trying to get back to his feet but Munster has full control of the position and if anything, Barclay has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Barclay is covering up but some of the strikes from Munster are getting through and doing damage.
Barclay is rocked!
Munster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Munster lands a massive punch from the back that knocks Barclay out cold! Munster jumps to his feet and celebrates wildly with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jeff Munster!
Our winner, Jeff Munster, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earl Bertane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ice Lander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bertane comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Above The Law. Lander has chosen Tribute as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Earl Bertane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ice Lander!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertane throws a right and a left that Lander avoids nicely.
Lander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lander throws a solid leg kick but Bertane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lander.
Lander cracks Bertane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bertane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lander scores with a head kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bertane.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bertane tries for a kimura but Lander is defending well.
Bertane grinds an elbow into Lander's temple.
Bertane landing a few strikes.
Bertane 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.
Lander regains half guard, as Bertane was trying to land strikes.
Bertane is working for a kimura but Lander is defending it quite comfortably.
Lander regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bertane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bertane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lander works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bertane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lander looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bertane throwing strikes from guard but Lander blocks nicely.
Lander is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bertane actively working from the bottom here.
Bertane gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertane trying to control the position.
Bertane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lander gets to his feet - Bertane follows without any prompting.
Bertane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lander is fending him off so far but Bertane persists. Nope, Lander circles away and we're back to standing.
Bertane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lander but Lander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lander delivers a nice body kick.
Bertane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lander avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earl Bertane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bertane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bertane clinches with his opponent.
Lander lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bertane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lander has a couple of punches blocked by Bertane.
Lander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lander lands with a short shot to the head.
Bertane is trying to pull guard but Lander has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Lander.
Bertane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bertane tries to pull guard but Lander won't allow it.
Lander stops a takedown attempt from Bertane.
Lander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lander gets underhooks to prevent Bertane's takedown attempt.
Lander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bertane's elbow.
Lander tries to stall but Bertane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bertane manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bertane working a defensive guard here.
Lander wants to stand but Bertane is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lander must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lander trying to control but Bertane is working from the bottom.
Lander is looking to stand up but Bertane won't let him.
Lander won't allow Bertane to sweep him here.
Lander would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bertane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lander manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lander is looking to stand up but Bertane isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lander looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bertane drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lander looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lander looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lander!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ice Lander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bertane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bertane misses with a takedown attempt - Lander sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bertane.
Lander lands a nice shot that snaps Bertane's head back.
Lander digs a good hook to Bertane's body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lander. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bertane takes a swing at Lander's ribcage but misses.
Lander tries to clinch up.
Lander misses with a head kick.
Lander pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bertane takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bertane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lander swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earl Bertane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bertane shoots in but no luck this time.
Bertane shoots in for a double leg but Lander sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lander.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertane thows a leg kick but Lander checks it
and Lander counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lander.
Lander is working Bertane over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lander.
Lander controlling the action here for a moment.
Lander using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bertane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lander connects with a knee to the head.
Lander gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bertane.
Lander lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lander.
Lander with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lander prevents the takedown attempt.
Lander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lander is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lander scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bertane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lander just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bertane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bertane is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bertane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lander gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lander scores with a knee to the head.
Bertane is rocked!
Lander dips a shoulder and cracks Bertane with a mighty uppercut! Bertane falls back against the cage and Lander unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bertane is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lander screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ice Lander!
Ice Lander very nearly forgot to thank HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koopa Troopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger comes into the arena with Tnt blaring out of the sound system. Troopa has chosen Koopa Troopa as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Koopa Troopa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troopa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kruger misses with a low kick.
Troopa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruger swings for the body but Troopa moves out of range.
Troopa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruger scores with a decent looking hook.
Troopa checks a leg kick.
Troopa walks into a left hand.
Kruger misses with a straight left.
Kruger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruger tries a low kick but Troopa avoids it.
Kruger takes a swing at Troopa's ribcage but misses.
Troopa moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troopa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kruger moves out of range as Troopa strikes.
Kruger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kruger throws a hook but Troopa avoids it easily.
Troopa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruger moves away.
Troopa moves out of range as Kruger strikes.
Kruger misses with a wild body shot.
Kruger thuds a left hand into Troopa's body.
Kruger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Troopa throws a hook to the side of Kruger's head but Kruger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Troopa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger throws a big shot that misses.
Kruger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Troopa.
Kruger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Troopa.
Troopa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kruger wants to land a leg kick but Troopa is out of range.
Kruger scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Kruger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Troopa blocks a jab.
Troopa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kruger as he avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruger, as that shot connected.
Kruger slips a straight right by Troopa.
Kruger tries a low kick but Troopa avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troopa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kruger on his heels. He'll look to pass Kruger's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kruger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Troopa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Troopa connects with a couple of short punches.
Troopa is stalling in the full guard.
Troopa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kruger's head.
Troopa throws a big right hand that misses.
Troopa landing with the ground and pound.
Troopa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troopa distracts Kruger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Troopa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruger is adopting a defensive guard.
Troopa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruger trying to keep a closed guard but Troopa is proving a slippery customer.
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 John Kruger will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kruger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Troopa throws out the jab.
Troopa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Troopa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruger.
Kruger clobbers Troopa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Troopa moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruger.
John Kruger is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Kruger. Those never looked like landing.
Kruger blocks a head kick by Troopa.
Kruger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Troopa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruger.
Troopa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruger to score with a decent uppercut.
Kruger misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Troopa on the side of the head.
Kruger lands a right hook to the body.
Kruger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Troopa slips under a jab from Kruger.
Kruger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Troopa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kruger's guard now.
Kruger is trying to control the position but Troopa postures up.
Troopa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Troopa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kruger controls Troopa momentarily but Troopa frees himself.
Troopa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Troopa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troopa throws a strike but Kruger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger tries to free his leg and advance position but Troopa is retaining full guard.
Troopa wants to sweep here but Kruger controlling him for the moment.
Troopa looking to control.
Koopa Troopa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kruger trying to move into half guard but instead Troopa has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger has his foot on Troopa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Troopa works his way back into a safe position though.
Troopa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Troopa is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruger has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Troopa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kruger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kruger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Troopa throwing strikes but missing.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Troopa from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Koopa Troopa hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kruger scores with a hook.
A jab from Troopa misses.
Kruger misses with a wild body shot.
Kruger slips under a jab.
Kruger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Troopa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruger misses with a body shot.
Troopa lands a leg kick that knocks Kruger off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Koopa Troopa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Kruger checks a leg kick.
Kruger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Troopa throws out the jab.
Troopa checks a leg kick.
Troopa misses with a wild body shot.
John Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troopa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Troopa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kruger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Troopa.
Kruger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruger misses with a hook. Troopa ducked under it nicely.
Kruger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troopa loads up on a big right hand but Kruger slips the punch.
Kruger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Troopa.
Troopa scores with a takedown into Kruger's guard.
Kruger looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruger, not yet.
Kruger keeping full guard, as Troopa tries to pass.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Troopa from controlling successfully.
Kruger 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.
Troopa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Troopa landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Troopa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Troopa throws a strike but Kruger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Troopa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruger is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Troopa keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Troopa working for a triangle but Kruger defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Troopa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Troopa has escaped and now he's on top!
Troopa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kruger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Troopa, into his guard.
Kruger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Troopa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Troopa working a defensive guard here.
Kruger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Troopa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruger has managed to get both his arms back between Troopa's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koopa Troopa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Troopa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Koopa Troopa!
A very excited looking Koopa Troopa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Calypso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Calypso might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jedi Mind Tricks - Genghis Khan . Pierce comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eve 6 - Inside Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Damon Pierce has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
25 - 15 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Calypso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damon Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Calypso.
Pierce fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pierce rushes Calypso and presses him up against the cage.
Pierce jumps guard and drags Calypso to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pierce keeping moving, preventing Calypso from controlling successfully.
Pierce trying to keep a closed guard but Calypso is proving a slippery customer.
Calypso throwing strikes but missing.
Pierce keeping moving, preventing Calypso from controlling successfully.
Calypso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Calypso showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Calypso trying to control but Pierce is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Calypso just wasn't active enough.
Pierce is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calypso shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pierce manages to get to full guard.
Calypso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pierce has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Calypso has managed to get both his arms back between Pierce's legs - danger averted.
Calypso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Calypso won't allow Pierce to sweep him here.
Pierce controls Calypso momentarily but Calypso frees himself.
Pierce is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce striking off his back but it's not causing Calypso any problems.
Calypso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pierce is keeping the position for now.
Pierce looking to control.
Calypso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Calypso stopping the sweep attempt from Pierce.
Calypso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
It looks like Damon Pierce has been cut.
Calypso wants to control from the top but Pierce keeps moving.
Pierce looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Calypso postures up.
Calypso wants to control from the top but Pierce keeps moving.
Pierce is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calypso tries to free his leg and advance position but Pierce is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Calypso moves out of range of the body kick from Pierce.
Calypso avoids the body shot from Pierce.
Calypso takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Calypso feints and as Pierce raises his hands in defense, Calypso changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Calypso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Calypso 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.
Calypso stopping the sweep attempt from Pierce.
Pierce is trying to keep Calypso in close.
Calypso looking to sit in guard and control but Pierce gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pierce postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calypso looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pierce pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calypso is keeping the position for now.
Calypso looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierce scoring with punches to the head and body.
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 Jack Calypso will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damon Pierce's cut.
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.
Some wild striking there from Calypso.
Pierce misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calypso.
Pierce pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Calypso moves out of range as Pierce throws a body kick.
Calypso moves out of range of the body kick from Pierce.
Calypso looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pierce!
Pierce tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Calypso working away.
Pierce is looking for a sweep.
Pierce wants to control but Calypso postures up.
Jack Calypso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Calypso in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pierce is working to avoid the ground and pound but Calypso connects with a decent elbow.
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!
Pierce tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calypso looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pierce is avoiding damage well.
Calypso wants to control but Pierce is keeping him busy.
Calypso advances to full mount.
Pierce is in all sorts of trouble here.
Calypso with a couple of short strikes.
Calypso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Calypso lands a big elbow.
That has opened up Damon Pierce's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierce is working to get back to half guard.
Calypso landing strikes from the mount and Pierce is in trouble!
The cut above Damon Pierce's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Damon Pierce's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Calypso!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Fayth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fayth comes to the cage accompanied by Awry Decade - Aisle of Denial. Justice is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blackalicious / Sky Is Falling . Johnny Justice will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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172 lbs
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180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Fayth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Justice!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fayth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fayth misses with a hook to the body
and Justice counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fayth thinking.
Jab from Fayth.
Justice lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Ray Fayth has been cut.
Fayth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Justice manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Justice is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fayth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Justice is one step ahead there.
Fayth has his foot on Justice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Justice works his way back into a safe position though.
Justice trying to control but Fayth is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Justice trying to control but Fayth is working from the bottom.
Justice must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Justice passes Fayth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fayth is trying to get back to full guard.
Justice is taking a breather. Fayth says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fayth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayth moves into full guard.
Justice preventing the sweep.
Fayth trying to control the position.
Fayth has an active guard here but Justice has managed to pass into half guard.
Justice prevents Fayth from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fayth looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth trying to control from the bottom.
Justice wants to stand but Fayth has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Justice keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fayth is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Justice works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Justice will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ray Fayth's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fayth. Justice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fayth tries to land a front kick but Justice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheers as Justice lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fayth doesn't seem phased though.
Fayth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Justice.
Justice misses with a few strikes there.
Fayth slips under a jab.
Justice thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fayth.
Fayth throws a head kick that misses.
Fayth just misses with a punch to the body.
Fayth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Justice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A lazy body kick from Fayth
and Justice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayth avoids the body shot from Justice.
Fayth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Justice avoids it really well and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Fayth misses.
Fayth tries a low kick but Justice avoids it.
Justice digs a good body shot into Fayth's ribs.
Fayth is looking to chop away at Justice's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fayth.
A big left from Justice misses.
Justice throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fayth throws a front kick aimed at Justice's knee but Justice avoids it well.
Justice misses with a hook. Fayth ducked under it nicely.
Fayth tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fayth slips under a jab.
Fayth shoots in looking for a takedown but Justice manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fayth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Justice avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fayth gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fayth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Justice really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fayth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fayth seems to be working for a kimura but Justice defends the submission attempt.
Fayth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fayth uses his free foot to push down on Justice's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Justice.
Justice holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fayth tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fayth landing shots from mount.
Fayth punching from mount but Justice doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Justice tries to lock up and control but Fayth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Justice blocking the ground and pound.
Fayth working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth looking to ground and pound but Justice is blocking nicely.
Justice tries to hold on but Fayth pushes him away.
Fayth throwing strikes but Justice recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Ray Fayth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fayth is looking for a kimura but Justice is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fayth to get the leverage.
Justice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fayth tries to pass to full mount but Justice defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice is trying to stand.
Fayth seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Fayth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Fayth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Justice misses.
Fayth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Justice swivels and escapes.
Fayth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Justice trying to hold on to Fayth's head to control him but Fayth postures up.
Fayth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fayth is trying to control the action in half guard but Justice is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fayth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fayth is trying to control. Justice wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fayth is trying to work for a kimura but Justice is defending well.
Fayth tries to pass to full mount but Justice defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Justice doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fayth.
Fayth is trying to control. Justice wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fayth thows a huge punch but Justice dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fayth in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Justice tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fayth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Fayth!
Ray Fayth retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Ray Fayth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Anastasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anastasio has chosen Tweezer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Baxter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Anastasio!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anastasio closes the distance but Baxter moves to the side
and Baxter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Baxter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anastasio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anastasio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baxter pinned against the cage. Baxter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baxter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baxter connects with the punch.
It looks like Trey Anastasio has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crunch! Baxter slams his shin into Anastasio's torso.
Anastasio looks winded!
Anastasio tries to clinch but Baxter moves out of range.
Baxter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anastasio.
Anastasio 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.
Baxter cracks Anastasio with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Anastasio looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Baxter finish him?
Anastasio blocks a head kick by Baxter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anastasio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anastasio walks straight into a right hand from Baxter - that's dropped him! Baxter jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Anastasio from any more punishment! Anastasio complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryan Baxter!
Ryan Baxter retains his middleweight title!
Ryan Baxter made sure to mention his sponsor, Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karim Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana comes to the cage accompanied by 100. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Per Saukko enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karim Montana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Saukko!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saukko closes the distance and pushes Montana back into the cage.
Saukko tries for a takedown but Montana manages to get underhooks.
Saukko takes a shot to the head.
Montana lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montana.
Montana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saukko's elbow.
Montana tries to throw a body punch but Saukko avoids it by throwing Montana back against the cage.
Montana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Montana throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Montana.
Montana tries to work over Saukko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saukko drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Montana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saukko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montana looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Montana wants to control from the top but Saukko keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saukko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Montana is aware though and is defending well.
Saukko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Montana is working Saukko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Montana trying to move into half guard but instead Saukko has managed to sweep!
Saukko throwing strikes from guard but Montana blocks nicely.
Saukko passes Montana's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saukko thows a huge punch but Montana dodges it nicely.
Saukko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko trying to control the action but Montana is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saukko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Saukko looking to finish with strikes here!
Montana holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Saukko tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Montana avoids a series of strikes thrown by Saukko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko trying to control but Montana is having none of it.
Saukko landing strikes from the mount and Montana is in trouble!
Montana wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Saukko.
Saukko thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Saukko punching from mount but Montana doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Saukko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko tries to control but Montana wriggling away.
Saukko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saukko lands a couple of good shots and Montana has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montana avoids the strikes from Saukko.
Saukko misses with an elbow to the head.
Saukko trying to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saukko throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Saukko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saukko throws a leg kick which misses Montana's front leg but catches the back leg as Montana tries to avoid it.
Montana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Montana tries a head kick but it misses.
Montana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saukko slips a straight right by Montana.
Montana lands a head kick. Saukko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Per Saukko has been cut.
Saukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saukko defending well as Montana loads up on a big left hand.
Saukko connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saukko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Montana.
Montana avoids the body shot from Saukko.
Saukko shoots for a double leg takedown but Montana sprawls well. He's pushed Saukko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Montana takes one on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Saukko. Those never looked like landing.
Montana looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Montana throws an overhand right that lands on Saukko's shoulder, as Saukko tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Saukko finds it's way through Montana's defenses.
Montana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montana keeps Saukko at a distance using the push kick.
Montana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saukko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montana drops Saukko with a beautiful combination! Saukko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Montana is looking for the KO!
Montana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saukko misses with a combination
and Montana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montana digs a good hook to Saukko's body.
Saukko is breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Montana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Montana.
Montana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Montana clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Saukko fails to land.
Saukko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Saukko.
Saukko wants a takedown.
Karim Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Per Saukko.
Saukko wants a takedown but no success here.
Montana lands a right hand.
Montana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saukko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Montana back to the cage. Saukko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Montana misses.
Karim Montana is winning the standup battle so far.
Saukko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Montana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Montana closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Saukko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montana wants to control but Saukko is keeping him busy.
Saukko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Montana connects with a decent elbow.
Montana lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Montana working away.
Montana creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Montana lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saukko wants to control but Montana postures up.
Saukko tries to buck Montana off but Montana is having none of it.
Saukko is trying to control Montana's posture but Montana avoids it.
Saukko is looking for a sweep.
Montana is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Montana looks up at the clock and then as Saukko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Montana smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Montana throws a strike aimed at the side of Saukko's head but Saukko avoids it well.
Saukko is looking to reverse the position.
Saukko dodges the ground and pound from Montana.
Saukko tries to improve position but can't.
Saukko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Saukko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Montana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saukko wants to improve his position but Montana is controlling well.
Saukko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Montana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Montana's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Montana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Per Saukko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Montana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Saukko.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saukko.
Montana connects with a high kick.
Montana slips under a jab.
Saukko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it.
Per Saukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saukko tries to clinch but Montana is having none of it.
Saukko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Montana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montana lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montana lands a big head kick that sends Saukko tumbling to the mat! Montana takes a step backwards and waves Saukko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Saukko is rocked!
Montana misses with a body shot.
Montana lands a glancing blow to the side of Saukko's head.
Saukko is still on wobbly legs! Can Montana finish him?
Saukko tries to bum rush Montana with a series of wild strikes but Montana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saukko seems to have recovered his senses.
Saukko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saukko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saukko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Saukko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saukko slips under a jab from Montana.
Montana swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Montana.
Montana lands a head kick!
Saukko cracks Montana with a good jab.
Saukko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saukko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montana throws out the jab.
Montana avoids the body shot from Saukko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saukko stuns Montana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montana counters with a nice body shot.
Montana throws a half hearted mid kick.
Montana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Montana.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch but Saukko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saukko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montanas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saukko throws a right and a left that Montana avoids nicely.
Saukko throws a combination that misses
and Montana counters with an outside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Montana there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Montana.
Montana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saukko can do to turn this around?
Montana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saukko throws a sloppy body shot
and Montana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Montana cracks Saukko with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Montana has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Saukko to stand back up!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karim Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Per Saukko.
Montana misses with a double jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Montana.
Montana connects with a body shot.
Montana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saukko manages to avoid it.
Jab from Montana.
Montana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saukko.
Montana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saukko.
Saukko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from Montana.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Montana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saukko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saukko.
Saukko cracks a nice hook into Montana's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Montana looks to land a body kick but Saukko moved away.
Saukko works the jab nicely.
Montana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saukko.
Saukko clobbers Montana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Montana misses with a wild body shot.
Montana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saukko throws a combination that misses
and Montana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Montana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saukko.
Montana connects with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saukko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Montana - the referee stops the clock and Saukko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Montana. Saukko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Montana.
Montana misses with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Montana, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Montana clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Per Saukko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Montana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saukko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Montana motions for Saukko to come forward. Montana throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saukko takes a swing at Montana's ribcage but misses.
Montana swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Montana connects with a high kick.
Saukko throws a right hand that Montana ducks under and follows up with a left that Montana also avoids with ease.
Saukko throws a series of punches but Montana avoids them all with ease.
Saukko throws a nice looking combination but Montana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Montana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saukko avoids the head kick by Montana.
Saukko looks to score with a jab to the body but Montana is just out of range.
Montana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saukko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Montana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch but Saukko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko lands a jab to the nose.
Saukko drives through and clinches with Montana against the cage.
Montana working hard to break the clinch.
Montana gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Montana is thwarting Saukko's attempts to control the position.
Montana throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saukko looking for submissions off his back.
Montana trying to control the action but Saukko is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko gets full guard.
Montana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saukko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Montana landing some decent shots from guard.
Montana cracks Saukko with a solid left hand.
Saukko throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Montana working some strikes from top position.
Saukko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Montana passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko struggling a bit here.
Montana scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Saukko to see if he's OK.
Saukko tries to bench press Montana off him but Montana keeps the position.
Saukko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Saukko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Saukko tries to bench press Montana off him but Montana keeps the position.
Montana wants to control but Saukko is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saukko some visible discomfort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saukko wants to control but Montana postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Saukko is looking to reverse the position.
Saukko is trying to control Montana's posture but Montana avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montana creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Saukko is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Montana had his way with Per Saukko in that round.
The cut man is working on Per Saukko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Saukko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Montana momentarily.
Saukko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montana walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saukko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Montana throws a sloppy head kick and Saukko moves out of range easily.
Saukko misses with a two punch combination.
Montana throws a hook but Saukko avoids it easily.
Saukko looks for a takedown but Montana sprawls well.
Montana shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saukko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Saukko tries to buck Montana off but Montana is having none of it.
Montana tries to score with some ground and pound. Saukko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Saukko gets back to half guard.
Saukko is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Saukko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saukko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saukko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Montana puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Montana looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Saukko wants to improve his position but Montana is controlling well.
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!
Saukko looking for submissions off his back.
Saukko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Montana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Saukko is looking for a sweep. Montana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Montana is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saukko is looking to improve his position.
Montana is looking to stall here but Saukko recovers full guard.
Montana is working Saukko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saukko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saukko is looking for a triangle here but Montana uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana working the ground and pound.
Montana working the head with strikes.
Saukko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Karim Montana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
An elbow from Montana crashes against the mat.
Per Saukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saukko is trying to get back to half guard.
Montana looks up at the clock and then as Saukko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Montana smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saukko defending against the ground and pound.
Montana in side control, throwing shots but Saukko defends.
Saukko is trying to control Montana's posture but Montana avoids it.
Karim Montana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saukko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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.
Montana tries to score with some ground and pound. Saukko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Saukko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Montana wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saukko throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saukko keeps working.
Saukko trying to remain calm as Montana controls from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karim Montana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Montana has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Montana!
Karim Montana is the new heavyweight champion!
Karim Montana seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Kilpinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rik Spahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spahn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: KoRn - Blind. Rik Spahn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Kilpinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rik Spahn!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spahn misses with a looping left.
Spahn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kilpinen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kilpinen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Spahn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilpinen taking a bit of punishment here - Spahn scoring with strikes.
Kilpinen is rocked!
Spahn cracks Kilpinen with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Spahn immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Kilpinen is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Spahn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rik Spahn!
Rik Spahn is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rik Spahn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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