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HERO Malmi Mayhem 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane Rik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toast Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rik comes to the cage accompanied by The walking dead. Man comes into a darkened arena with his song building. POWDERED... TOAST... MAAAAAAAAANN!!! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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158 lbs
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155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Rik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Toast Man!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man tries to keep at a distance but Rik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man stuffs the takedown attempt from Rik. Rik gets slowly back to his feet.
Rik tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Rik shoots in and gets a takedown into Man's guard.
Rik prevents Man from getting back to his feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Man holds on and takes a little breather.
Rik distracts Man with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Man is pulling down on Rik's head to control his posture.
Man is looking to stand up but Rik isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rik postures up in Man's guard and throws a big left but Man blocks it.
Rik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rik is fighting to break Man's control of his arms but Man is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rik prevents Man from getting back to his feet.
Rik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
Rik is looking to stand up but Man won't let him.
Man is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rik is controlling him.
Rik is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.
Rik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Man has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Toast Man wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rik fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Toast Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Man tries to avoid it but Rik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Man to the ground. Man escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Rik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man cracks a nice hook into Rik's ribs.
Rik dives in and grabs Man's left leg, looking for a takedown. Man pushes down on Rik's head and hops out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Rik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rik fails with a takedown attempt.
Rik shoots in and drives through. Man sprawls well.
Rik scores with a hook.
Rik darts in trying to clinch
letting Man counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rik fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Man throws a good cross that connects.
Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rik misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Rik.
Rik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man throws a leg kick that misses.
Rik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Man avoids it really well and circles away.
Rik needs to keep his hands up - Man had a free shot at his head there.
Rik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a low kick, looking for Rik's leg but Rik calmly moves out of range.
Man throws a leg kick but Rik sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rik shoots in looking for a takedown but Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rik's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rik. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Man throws a body kick that misses
and Rik counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man throws a leg kick that misses.
Rik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rik closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man blocking some punches.
Man is looking to break free of the clinch but Rik has double underhooks.
Rik misses with a knee to the head.
Rik lands a body shot.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Rik is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
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 Shane Rik will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rik misses with a low kick.
Rik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Rik's shoulder, as Rik tries to avoid the shot.
Rik checks a leg kick nicely.
Rik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rik tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Rik.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rik.
Rik tries to clinch up
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Man has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rik moves away from the strike by Man.
Rik is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws out a powerful jab.
Rik defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Rik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Toast Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Rik is looking to wear down Man with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rik moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
Rik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Man blocks the body kick.
Rik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rik shoots in looking for a takedown but Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rik's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rik.
Rik checks the leg kick nicely there.
Man scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rik in his tracks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rik lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man is trying to force a seperation but Rik has the dominant position.
Rik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man is trying to push Rik away but Rik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Man is looking to break free of the clinch but Rik has double underhooks.
Rik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Man lands with a right to the head.
Man lands with a right to the head.
Rik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Man blocks it with crossed arms.
Rik has Man pressed against the cage, preventing Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Rik fails to land.
Rik scores with a hook to the body.
Man looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Man working hard to break the clinch.
Man misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Rik.
Rik lands a left hand.
Man breaks the clinch.
Rik feints and as Man raises his hands in defense, Rik changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rik lands a couple of digs.
Rik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rik is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.
Rik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rik distracts Man with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Man is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rik is controlling him.
Man pulls Rik in close to prevent any damage.
Rik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Man's head.
Rik throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely.
Man trying to control the position here.
Man trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man has a closed guard, preventing Rik from standing up.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but Rik is proving a slippery customer.
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!
Toast Man has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rik shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but Rik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Rik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man misses with an uppercut
and Rik moves into the clinch.
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Man wants to slow Rik down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rik lands in his opponent's guard.
Rik throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shane Rik will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Man stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Man wants it to stay on the feet.
Rik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rik shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Man defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Rik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rik thows a leg kick but Man checks it
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rik is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Rik tries for a takedown but Man sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rik is looking to clinch.
Rik takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Rik.
Rik misses the body punch
and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Man misses with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rik doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Shane Rik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rik tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Rik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
Man throws a leg kick but Rik checks it.
Rik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Rik lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Rik has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch.
Man takes an elbow to the temple.
Man prevents a body shot from Rik.
Man misses with some punches.
Rik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Rik lands a shoulder strike.
Rik misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Man as Rik tries to tie him up.
Shane Rik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Rik has him pressed against the cage.
Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rik has him pressed against the cage.
Rik has Man pressed against the cage, preventing Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Man is trying to force a seperation but Rik has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rik tries a knee to the head but Man blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Rik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rik keeps control of Man as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Man's efforts to push away.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Rik.
Rik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rik misses with a punch on the inside.
Man is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Man wants to break the clinch but can't.
Man tries to break the clinch but Rik is controlling the position.
Man tries to break the clinch but Rik is controlling the position.
Man is trying to push Rik away but Rik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rik keeps control of Man as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Man's efforts to push away.
Rik landing knees to the head.
Rik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Man's efforts to push away.
Man wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Man can't break the clinch.
Rik lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off.
Man wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Toast Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man tries to circle away but Rik has him pinned against the cage.
Man wants to break free but Rik has control.
Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rik has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toast Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rik has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Rik!
After the fight, Shane Rik was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sundar Thapa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lennart Stahlhandske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lennart Stahlhandske was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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245 lbs
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228 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sundar Thapa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lennart Stahlhandske!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Thapa. No joy for Stahlhandske on that attempt.
Thapa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stahlhandske fails to land the takedown.
Lennart Stahlhandske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stahlhandske takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stahlhandske fails with the takedown
and Thapa counters by moving into the clinch.
Sundar Thapa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske wants a takedown but no success here.
Stahlhandske tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thapa smiles and moves away.
Stahlhandske shoots in for a double leg but Thapa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stahlhandske has Thapa up against the cage in a clinch.
Stahlhandske is working for takedown but Thapa is calmly controlling the position for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thapa misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stahlhandske escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahlhandske shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thapa but Thapa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thapa slaps away a takedown attempt from Stahlhandske, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thapa.
Thapa tries to work over Stahlhandske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thapa stops a takedown attempt from Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske wants the takedown. Thapa is fighting it off but Stahlhandske persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thapa's guard against the cage.
Thapa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thapa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stahlhandske because Thapa loaded up on that one.
Thapa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thapa tries to control but Stahlhandske wriggling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thapa is landing with some decent strikes but Stahlhandske is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thapa 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.
Thapa thowing shots but they're missing.
Thapa avoids the attempt from Stahlhandske to control.
Thapa thowing shots but they're missing.
Thapa looking to control but Stahlhandske is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thapa working Stahlhandske over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske regains half guard.
Thapa trying to control the pace.
Thapa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stahlhandske knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thapa content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Sundar Thapa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Thapa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stahlhandske throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thapa's waist but Thapa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stahlhandske off to one side.
Stahlhandske doesn't manage to clinch there - Thapa circles away.
Stahlhandske shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thapa but Thapa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stahlhandske circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stahlhandske scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Stahlhandske wants to clinch up but Thapa keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stahlhandske tries for a takedown but Thapa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stahlhandske with a poor takedown
and Thapa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thapa content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sundar Thapa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stahlhandske keeps the fight on the outside.
Thapa checks a low kick from Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske scores with a nice head shot.
Stahlhandske fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stahlhandske closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thapa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stahlhandske is trying to break free.
Thapa swings wildly with an uppercut but Stahlhandske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thapa gets through Stahlhandske's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stahlhandske goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thapa prevents it.
Stahlhandske goes for a takedown attempt but Thapa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stahlhandske fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thapa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stahlhandske to the ground. Thapa is now in Stahlhandske's guard.
Stahlhandske wants to get back to his feet but Thapa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thapa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thapa preventing the sweep.
Thapa throwing strikes but missing.
Thapa trying to control but Stahlhandske is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thapa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thapa prevents Stahlhandske from getting back to his feet.
Stahlhandske is trying to control the position but Thapa postures up.
Thapa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stahlhandske's head.
Thapa won't allow Stahlhandske to get back to his feet.
Thapa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thapa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sundar Thapa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stahlhandske is in trouble now - Thapa has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thapa landing punches.
Stahlhandske is bucking up trying to escape but Thapa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stahlhandske is bucking up trying to escape but Thapa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thapa cracks Stahlhandske with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stahlhandske is trying desperately to improve position.
Stahlhandske wants to control but Thapa is having none of it.
Thapa content just to control the position here.
Thapa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske regains half guard.
Thapa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thapa content to control rather than advance.
Thapa trying to control from half guard but Stahlhandske is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sundar Thapa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Thapa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stahlhandske's waist but Stahlhandske gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thapa off to one side.
Stahlhandske scores with a nice strike.
Stahlhandske shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thapa tries to get to full guard but Stahlhandske has control of the leg.
Thapa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thapa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stahlhandske has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thapa is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thapa is trying to keep Stahlhandske in close.
Stahlhandske trying to control but Thapa is working from the bottom.
Thapa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stahlhandske content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lennart Stahlhandske was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stahlhandske avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good shot there by Stahlhandske.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stahlhandske tries to clinch up but Thapa circles away and keeps his distance.
Stahlhandske slips a jab from Thapa.
Thapa is looking to clinch.
Thapa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stahlhandske connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thapa scrambles back to his feet.
Jab from Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stahlhandske throws a leg kick but Thapa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stahlhandske shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thapa defends it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thapa stuffs the takedown attempt from Stahlhandske. Stahlhandske gets slowly back to his feet.
Thapa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stahlhandske napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stahlhandske regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thapa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thapa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thapa is trying to control the action in half guard but Stahlhandske is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thapa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stahlhandske's head.
Thapa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thapa is looking to pass Stahlhandske's guard but actually Stahlhandske recovers to full guard.
Stahlhandske trying to keep a closed guard but Thapa is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thapa controlling from the top position.
Lennart Stahlhandske has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stahlhandske is looking to stand up but Thapa isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sundar Thapa wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thapa tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lennart Stahlhandske.
I think Thapa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sundar Thapa!
A very excited looking Sundar Thapa 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nyyrikki Takaraivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones Jr has chosen Can't be touched - Roy Jones Jr. as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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218 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Jones Jr!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takaraivo.
Jones Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Jones Jr with a nice cross.
Takaraivo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takaraivo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roy Jones Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takaraivo misses with a leg kick.
Jones Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones Jr missing with a left hand there. Takaraivo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takaraivo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Takaraivo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jones Jr really felt that one!
Jones Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takaraivo. That one must have hurt.
Jones Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takaraivo manages to avoid it.
Jones Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takaraivo.
Takaraivo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaraivo throws a head kick but Jones Jr moves out of range.
Jones Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Takaraivo tries to clinch up.
Takaraivo throws out a leg kick but Jones Jr moves out of range and Takaraivo only half commits.
Takaraivo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones Jr's calf.
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Takaraivo rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones Jr avoids the head kick by Takaraivo.
Takaraivo scores with a nice body kick.
Jones Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Takaraivo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones Jr swings for the body but Takaraivo moves out of range.
Jones Jr scores with a one two! Takaraivo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones Jr misses with a body shot.
Jones Jr swings for the body but Takaraivo moves out of range.
Takaraivo tries to clinch but Jones Jr moves out of range.
Takaraivo slips under a jab from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones Jr misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Takaraivo misses.
Takaraivo connects with a leg kick. Jones Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Takaraivo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones Jr walks into a jab.
It looks like Roy Jones Jr has been cut.
Jones Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Takaraivo moves away from the strike by Jones Jr.
Takaraivo takes one to the side of the head.
Jones Jr moves away from the strike by Takaraivo.
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones Jr dodges the punch combination from Takaraivo.
Takaraivo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takaraivo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones Jr throws a right and a left that Takaraivo avoids nicely.
Jones Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takaraivo moves forwards but Jones Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones Jr avoids the head kick by Takaraivo.
Jones Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takaraivo manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Jones Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takaraivo doesn't seem phased though.
Takaraivo throws a push kick but Jones Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Takaraivo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Takaraivo's head.
Jones Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takaraivo doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takaraivo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takaraivo slips under a jab from Jones Jr.
Takaraivo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takaraivo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Takaraivo's shoulder, as Takaraivo tries to avoid the shot.
Takaraivo throws a nice looking combination but Jones Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Jones Jr misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr throws a combination. Takaraivo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Takaraivo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Takaraivo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takaraivo moves away.
Jones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Jones Jr.
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!
Takaraivo connects with a high kick.
Jones Jr blocks a head kick by Takaraivo.
Jones Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones Jr misses with a body shot.
Takaraivo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Jones Jr.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takaraivo lands a big head kick that sends Jones Jr tumbling to the mat! Takaraivo takes a step backwards and waves Jones Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Takaraivo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones Jr.
Nice body kick from Takaraivo.
Jones Jr looks winded!
Takaraivo is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Jones Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses.
Takaraivo connects with an inside leg kick.
Takaraivo scores with a head kick.
Jones Jr misses with a double jab
and Takaraivo counters with a good, hard body kick but Jones Jr shrugs it off.
Takaraivo misses with the combination.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
Takaraivo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takaraivo slips a straight right by Jones Jr.
Takaraivo throws a hook to the side of Jones Jr's head but Jones Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takaraivo misses with a head kick.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaraivo lands with a shot to the body.
Jones Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takaraivo has time to react.
Jones Jr works Takaraivo's body with a nice hook.
Jones Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones Jr misses with a body shot.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo is winning the standup battle so far.
Takaraivo dodges the punch combination from Jones Jr.
Takaraivo is looking to clinch.
Takaraivo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takaraivo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takaraivo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones Jr.
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takaraivo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Takaraivo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr with a hook.
Takaraivo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takaraivo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takaraivo manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takaraivo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Takaraivo.
Jones Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones Jr swings for the body but Takaraivo moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Jones Jr.
Takaraivo wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo tries to clinch up but Jones Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takaraivo.
Takaraivo throws a nice head kick!
Jones Jr blocks a jab.
Takaraivo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whack! Takaraivo lands a heavy head kick that drops Jones Jr. The ref tackles Takaraivo to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Jones Jr was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hector Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Murt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murt has chosen I like to move it 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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144 lbs
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144 lbs
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Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hector Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Matthew Murt!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murt duly obliges.
A head kick misses from Murt.
Murt misses with the combination.
Murt is looking to clinch.
Murt checks a leg kick.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Murt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbosa throws a leg kick
and Murt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Murt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barbosa trying to land knees to the body.
Murt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barbosa tries a knee to the head but Murt blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barbosa missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murt lands a nice elbow.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murt is keeping busy.
Barbosa breaks from the clinch.
Barbosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barbosa scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws out a leg kick but Murt moves out of range and Barbosa only half commits.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid body kick from Barbosa.
Matthew Murt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbosa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murt's calf.
Murt throws a combination that misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice body shot.
Barbosa fakes the leg kick and cracks Murt in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barbosa takes a step back to recover.
Barbosa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murt falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Barbosa tenderised Murt's leg. Murt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murt keeps Barbosa at a distance using the push kick.
Murt throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa scores with a head kick.
Barbosa gets tackled into the cage by Murt. Murt maintains the clinch.
Murt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barbosa avoiding damage as Murt throws knees to the body.
Murt looking to throw knees to the head but Barbosa is blocking nicely.
Barbosa looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Murt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Murt misses with a knee to the head.
Murt taking a breather.
Murt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbosa throws out a leg kick but Murt moves out of range and Barbosa only half commits.
Hector Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murt checks a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barbosa. Murt shrugs it off though.
Murt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Murt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbosa lands with a nice body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barbosa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barbosa takes a swing at Murt's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa throws a solid leg kick but Murt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbosa.
Murt blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Murt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbosa swings for the body but Murt moves out of range.
Barbosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murt.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Murt tries to sprawl out of it but Barbosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbosa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barbosa.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barbosa obliges.
Murt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barbosa's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Barbosa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Murt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murt scores with a head kick.
Murt looks to land a combination but Barbosa avoids it well.
Barbosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbosa.
Hector Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murt will feel that in the morning.
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Barbosa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Murt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barbosa is looking to wear down Murt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbosa. That's going to slow Murt down.
Murt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbosa finds it's way round the side to connect with Murt's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbosa.
Murt misses with a kick to the body.
Barbosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbosa.
Murt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbosa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murt will feel that in the morning.
Barbosa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murt circles away.
Barbosa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murt tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbosa slips a jab and a cross from Murt.
Murt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murt's sensitive parts.
Matthew Murt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbosa has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Murt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barbosa tries a knee to the head but Murt blocks it.
Murt tries to break free but Barbosa pushes him back against the cage.
Barbosa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barbosa connects with a knee to the head.
Murt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barbosa lands a good knee to the midsection. Murt won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Murt is breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barbosa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barbosa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murt avoids it.
Barbosa avoids a wild elbow strike from Murt.
Murt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barbosa trying to land knees to the body.
Barbosa looking to stall.
Barbosa connects with a knee to the head.
Murt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Barbosa.
Barbosa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Murt up against the cage.
Murt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barbosa.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa tries to land knees in the clinch but Murt avoids the damage to the body.
Barbosa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murt is defending well for now.
Murt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murt misses with an elbow strike.
Murt misses with an elbow over the top.
Murt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barbosa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murt is defending well for now.
Barbosa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murt lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbosa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barbosa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barbosa landing knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Murt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa thumps Murt with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Barbosa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Barbosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murt on the side of the head.
Murt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Murt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa thows a leg kick but Murt checks it
and Murt counters with a big head kick but Barbosa shrugs it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good shot there by Barbosa.
Murt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbosa counters with a good low kick that Murt was not able to check.
Barbosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barbosa.
Barbosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barbosa thows a leg kick but Murt checks it
and Murt counters with a left and a right that stings Barbosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Barbosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murt.
Murt forces Barbosa back against the cage and clinches.
Barbosa tries a knee to the head but Murt blocks it.
Murt lands an elbow that stopped Barbosa in his tracks for a moment.
Murt avoiding damage as Barbosa throws knees to the body.
Barbosa missing with knees to the body.
Barbosa lands a good knee to the midsection. Murt won't want to take too many of those.
Murt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barbosa as Murt tries to tie him up.
Murt managing to block the knees to the body from Barbosa.
Murt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barbosa blocks it with crossed arms.
Murt breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa cracks Murt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Matthew Murt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Murt tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murt to the ground. Barbosa is now in Murt's guard.
Barbosa preventing the sweep.
Barbosa looking to sit in guard and control but Murt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barbosa is trying to keep Murt in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murt is pushing down on Barbosa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barbosa is fighting to maintain full guard but Murt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard.
Barbosa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Murt stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Barbosa to get to his feet.
Good leg kick by Barbosa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbosa scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murt wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hector Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters circling a little - Barbosa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barbosa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murt tries to kick Barbosa off but Barbosa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Murt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barbosa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barbosa wants to control but Murt is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murt wants to get back to his feet.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Murt is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbosa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Barbosa!
After winning the bout, Hector Barbosa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Matthew Murt spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, I have to take my hat off to Hector. He beat me the first time and I got a second crack at it but he still had the better of me. I can't make excuses. The better man won.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greg Stan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osmo Keinänen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Greg Stan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osmo Keinänen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stan swats away the attempt to clinch by Keinänen.
Stan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keinänen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stan postures up in Keinänen's guard and throws a big left but Keinänen blocks it.
Keinänen is trying to control the position but Stan postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keinänen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Keinänen has his foot on Stan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stan works his way back into a safe position though.
Keinänen controlling Stan's posture.
Stan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keinänen trying to keep a closed guard but Stan is proving a slippery customer.
Stan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stan postures up and lands a big shot to Keinänen's brow.
Keinänen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stan working some strikes from top position.
Stan 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.
Keinänen keeping moving, preventing Stan from controlling successfully.
Keinänen 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keinänen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stan trying to control but Keinänen is working from the bottom.
Keinänen working a defensive guard here.
Stan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stan stands up over Keinänen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stan trying to control but Keinänen is working from the bottom.
Stan landing some decent shots from guard.
Stan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stan throws an elbow that misses. Keinänen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stan's guard. Nice move by Keinänen!
Keinänen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Stan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Keinänen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Stan pulls down on the head and he's put Keinänen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Greg Stan!
Greg Stan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Hazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazuki's entrance music is Gaff's Eulogy by Andrew Bayer. A fine choice. Avon Barksdale has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryo Hazuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Avon Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazuki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barksdale takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hazuki, as that shot connected.
Barksdale takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hazuki throws an off balance right hand
and Barksdale moves into the clinch.
Barksdale has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hazuki uses from the top position.
Barksdale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hazuki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hazuki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazuki wants to stand but Barksdale has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hazuki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hazuki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barksdale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hazuki has managed to get both his arms back between Barksdale's legs - danger averted.
Hazuki wanted to stand there but Barksdale had control of the position.
Hazuki is looking to pass into half guard but Barksdale pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barksdale is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hazuki dives on top into guard.
Hazuki stands and steps away. Barksdale gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Barksdale cracks Hazuki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hazuki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barksdale under the eye.
Hazuki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barksdale's head.
Hazuki misses with a looping left.
Barksdale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barksdale takes a swing at Hazuki's ribcage but misses.
Hazuki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barksdale.
Barksdale looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki moves out of range as Barksdale throws a body kick.
Hazuki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barksdale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barksdale takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Hazuki misses.
Barksdale wants to clinch up but Hazuki keeps it at a distance.
Hazuki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hazuki moves out of range of the body kick.
Barksdale lands with a nice body punch.
Hazuki throws a nice looking combination but Barksdale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hazuki throws a lazy right hand but Barksdale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hazuki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hazuki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barksdale defending well as Hazuki loads up on a big left hand.
Hazuki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barksdale. Barksdale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hazuki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barksdale counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki working hard to break the clinch.
Hazuki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barksdale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hazuki is defending well.
Hazuki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barksdale is keeping busy.
Barksdale has Hazuki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hazuki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hazuki stalls.
Barksdale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hazuki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ryo Hazuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avon Barksdale.
Barksdale tries to pull guard but Hazuki holds him up against the cage and eventually Barksdale drops back down to his feet.
Barksdale jumps guard.
Hazuki is looking to stand up but Barksdale won't let him.
Barksdale keeping moving, preventing Hazuki from controlling successfully.
Hazuki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barksdale is proving hard to escape from.
Barksdale manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hazuki is looking to get to half guard.
Hazuki is controlling an arm, preventing Barksdale from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barksdale works his way to his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Hazuki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hazuki cracks Barksdale with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barksdale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barksdale fakes the leg kick and cracks Hazuki in the body.
Barksdale moves away from the strike by Hazuki.
Hazuki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barksdale.
Ryo Hazuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barksdale throws a hook but Hazuki blocks it.
Barksdale on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barksdale gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barksdale thumps Hazuki with a low kick.
Barksdale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hazuki.
Hazuki throws a lazy right hand but Barksdale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hazuki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barksdale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barksdale is working for a kimura but Hazuki is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hazuki is trying to control but can't.
Barksdale trying to advance position but Hazuki counters by regaining guard.
Barksdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Barksdale drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hazuki dives on top into guard.
Barksdale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hazuki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barksdale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hazuki has managed to get both his arms back between Barksdale's legs - danger averted.
Barksdale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hazuki is one step ahead there.
Hazuki wants to stand but Barksdale has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hazuki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hazuki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hazuki wants to stand but Barksdale has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Barksdale working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hazuki has passed into half guard!
Hazuki gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hazuki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale misses with an uppercut. Hazuki saw that one coming.
Hazuki throws a shot from downtown. Barksdale moves away and avoids it.
Hazuki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barksdale just misses with a punch to the body.
Barksdale connects with a jab.
Hazuki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hazuki misses with a hook
and Barksdale counters with a single leg into guard. Hazuki didn't expect that.
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!
Barksdale stands and throws Hazuki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barksdale tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barksdale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hazuki lands with a hook. Barksdale tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hazuki with a jab.
Hazuki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barksdale is rocked!
Hazuki misses with a straight right.
Barksdale motions for Hazuki to come forward. Barksdale throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hazuki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hazuki misses with a hook
and Barksdale counters by moving into the clinch.
Barksdale changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hazuki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hazuki checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazuki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barksdale walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hazuki misses the jab.
Hazuki thuds his right hand into Barksdale's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barksdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hazuki moves away.
Hazuki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hazuki misses with a straight right.
Barksdale is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hazuki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hazuki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barksdale counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barksdale.
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!
Hazuki pulls Barksdale in close to his closed guard and prevents Barksdale from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barksdale wants to pass the guard but Hazuki is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale trying to control but Hazuki is working from the bottom.
Barksdale tries to free his leg and advance position but Hazuki is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Avon Barksdale wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hazuki avoids the body shot from Barksdale.
Hazuki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barksdale staying out of range there.
Barksdale tries a head kick but it misses.
Barksdale throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hazuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hazuki misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hazuki. Barksdale does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Barksdale misses the target.
Hazuki misses with an uppercut.
Barksdale fails with a takedown attempt.
Barksdale moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki throws a big shot that misses.
Hazuki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barksdale counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hazuki's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barksdale works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hazuki won't allow Barksdale to pass to mount.
Hazuki is trying to get back to full guard.
Avon Barksdale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barksdale is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barksdale passes to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Hazuki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hazuki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Hazuki!
An out of breath Ryo Hazuki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wai Man Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jango Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fett has chosen Jango Fett Unleashed as his entrance music. Jango Fett acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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161 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wai Man Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jango Fett!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Li closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Li prevents Fett from improving his position.
Fett is looking to control Li's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fett avoid being mounted?
Li prevents Fett from improving his position.
Li looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Li is trying to control the action in half guard but Fett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett is looking to improve his position.
Li trying to mount his opponent but Fett defends it.
Fett tries to get to full guard but Li has control of the leg.
Li looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fett trying to get back to full guard but Li takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Li looking for a guillotine from mount but Fett is having none of it.
Li trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Li working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Li throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Li trying to control but Fett is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li looking to finish with strikes here!
Fett tries to lock up and control but Li gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Li has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fett's face.
Fett wants to hold on but Li pushes him away.
Li punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fett won't allow Li to pass to mount.
Li takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fett is looking to get back to full guard here but Li has managed to pass to side control instead.
Li trying to control the position but Fett is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fett keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett regains half guard.
Li looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Li is keen to just control but Fett is a slippery customer.
Fett actively working from the bottom here.
Li with the ground and pound but Fett uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li is fighting to break Fett's control of his arms but Fett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Li defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fett keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wai Man Li dominated that round.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Li loads up on a big right hand but Fett slips the punch.
Fett swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Li ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Li throws a right hand that misses
and Fett counters with a thumping low kick.
Donk. Fett catches Li right on the button with a cross.
Wai Man Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fett counters with a nice body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Fett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fett.
Fett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fett there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Li is looking for a triangle here but Fett uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fett creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Li sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fett working away.
Fett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fett throws a strike aimed at the side of Li's head but Li avoids it well.
Fett sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Li is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Li is looking for a sweep.
Li manages to get back to half guard.
Li tries to roll over but Fett keeps him under control.
Fett slips a nice elbow through Li's hands, connecting with Li's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett is keen to just control but Li is a slippery customer.
Li is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fett pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Fett seems content to control.
Li keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fett is just content to waste time from the top position. Li takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Li is trying to keep Fett in close.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Li working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Li looking for a guillotine here but Fett defends easily.
Fett landing some decent shots from guard.
Fett trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking for a triangle but Fett pushes his legs off easily.
Fett is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fett is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wai Man Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fett stands up over Li, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Li is on top in guard.
Li looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fett controlling Li's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jango Fett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Li shoots in for a takedown but Fett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fett shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Li's guard.
Fett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Li is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fett won't allow Li to sweep him here.
Fett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Li wants to sweep here but Fett controlling him for the moment.
Fett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Li's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett is stalling in the full guard.
Li is trying to keep Fett in close.
Fett wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Fett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Li has his foot on Fett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fett works his way back into a safe position though.
Li manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fett manages to get himself to full guard.
Li throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett controls Li momentarily but Li frees himself.
Fett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Li trying to control but Fett is working from the bottom.
Li lands a couple of digs.
Li postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Fett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to pass the guard but Fett is defending well.
Fett is looking for a sweep. Li is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Li sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fett defending well though.
Li wants to pass the guard but Fett is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett is looking for a sweep. Li is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Li is pressing down on Fett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fett is holding on for now.
Fett controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Fett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li lands strikes from half guard.
Li winds up and cracks Fett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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 Wai Man Li.
I think Li has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wai Man Li!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wai Man Li made sure he mentioned Go 2 Sleep Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Torello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruslan Smirnov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Torello's chin.
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142 lbs
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138 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruslan Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Torello!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torello throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Torello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smirnov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Torello to the mat! Torello manages to get full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smirnov trying to control but Torello is working from the bottom.
Torello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Torello avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Torello keeping moving, preventing Smirnov from controlling successfully.
Smirnov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smirnov trying to control but Torello is working from the bottom.
Smirnov postures up.
Torello keeping full guard, as Smirnov tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smirnov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torello.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torello lands a nice looking body shot.
Torello gets caught napping as Smirnov dives in and scores a takedown. Torello manages to retain guard.
Torello trying to keep a closed guard but Smirnov is proving a slippery customer.
Torello 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.
Torello pulls Smirnov in close to prevent any damage.
Smirnov won't allow Torello to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Torello has Smirnov pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by James Torello.
Torello connects with a body shot that sends Smirnov's belly button to the back.
Smirnov drives through with a takedown into Torello's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnov looking to pass the guard.
Torello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smirnov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Torello's guard.
Smirnov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smirnov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Torello defends it well.
Torello is defending against the submission attempts here by Smirnov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torello wants to improve his position but Smirnov is controlling well.
Smirnov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torello does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smirnov wants to work for an arm triangle but Torello is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Torello is trying to get back to full guard.
Torello trying to control from the bottom.
Smirnov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torello does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torello makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Torello connects with a body shot that sends Smirnov's belly button to the back.
Torello moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Torello jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smirnov moves out of range of the strikes.
Smirnov shoots in looking for a takedown. Torello tries to sprawl out of it but Smirnov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Torello manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Torello.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torello scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smirnov doesn't seem bothered though.
Torello displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smirnov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Torello will probably get the nod.
That's time! Smirnov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smirnov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torello.
Torello wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smirnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Smirnov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A bone on bone clash there as Smirnov blocks the leg kick.
Torello lands a head shot.
Torello connects with a body shot.
Smirnov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smirnov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Torello scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Torello paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Torello uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smirnov has time to react.
Torello lands a nice shot that snaps Smirnov's head back.
Torello throws a good cross that connects.
Torello lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torello.
James Torello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torello. Smirnov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smirnov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Torello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smirnov checks the leg kick.
Torello throws a series of punches but Smirnov moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torello cracks a nice hook into Smirnov's ribs.
Torello thuds his right hand into Smirnov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Torello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Torello.
Torello connects with a nice looking jab.
Torello moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smirnov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torello.
Jab, jab by Torello - just one landing.
Torello bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smirnov's head.
Smirnov is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Torello. That's going to slow Smirnov down.
Torello feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smirnov's calf.
Torello lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov tries for a takedown but Torello sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Torello connects with a single shot there.
Smirnov avoids the body shot from Torello.
Smirnov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smirnov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torello connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Torello takes a swing at Smirnov's ribcage but misses.
Smirnov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smirnov manages to avoid it.
Smirnov walks into a straight right hand from Torello.
Torello scores with a body shot.
Torello takes a swing at Smirnov's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torello moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Torello lands with a hook. Smirnov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oh Smirnov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torello throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smirnov blocks a head kick by Torello.
Smirnov seems to have got his legs back now.
James Torello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown but Torello shows good takedown defense.
Torello looks to score with a jab to the body but Smirnov is just out of range.
Smirnov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Torello's guard.
Torello keeping moving, preventing Smirnov from controlling successfully.
Torello is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torello decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Torello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Torello scores with the left hand. Smirnov knows he should have avoided that one.
Torello lands with a cross.
Torello stuffs the takedown.
Torello lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Torello fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smirnov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Torello defends it nicely.
Torello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smirnov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Torello tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smirnov is in Torello's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Torello holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov wants to pass the guard but Torello is keeping the position.
Smirnov prevents Torello from getting back to his feet.
Torello has Smirnov pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Torello is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smirnov is trying to maintain the position but Torello is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirnov gets back to full guard.
Smirnov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Torello stacks Smirnov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Torello!
Ruslan Smirnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torello lands a decent elbow from side control.
Torello stands up.
Smirnov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Torello.
Torello throws a body punch but Smirnov moves out of range.
Torello with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Torello finds it's way through Smirnov's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Torello.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smirnov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torello leaves Smirnov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James Torello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torello scores with the left hand. Smirnov knows he should have avoided that one.
Torello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James Torello is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Torello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torello jabs Smirnov right on the nose. Smirnov blinks but takes it well.
A good leg kick by Torello.
Torello connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Torello there.
Torello fakes the leg kick and cracks Smirnov in the body.
Torello leaves Smirnov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Torello fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smirnov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Torello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torello lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torello lands a jab to the head.
Torello lands a jab to Smirnov's midsection.
Smirnov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Torello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Torello winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Torello!
A victorious James Torello thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atli Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Dear Agony as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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234 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atli Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Jones!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thor takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Thor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones clobbers Thor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Atli Thor has been cut.
Thor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Thor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Thor.
A punch combination from Thor misses.
Good leg kick by Thor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Thor ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Thor is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A left lands for Jones.
Jones lands a brutal head kick. Thor looks out on his feet and Jones throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Anderson Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Anderson Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antero Wursty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Montague Withnail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wursty kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Megadeth - The Skull Beneath The Skin. Withnail has chosen Charlie Kunz -My Friend as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Wursty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Montague Withnail!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wursty throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Withnail.
It looks like Montague Withnail has been cut.
Wursty throws a leg kick which misses Withnail's front leg but catches the back leg as Withnail tries to avoid it.
Wursty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Withnail misses with a straight right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wursty.
Wursty throws a body kick that misses.
Withnail avoids the head kick by Wursty.
An inside leg kick lands from Wursty.
Withnail checks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Withnail, as that shot connected.
Withnail cracks a nice hook into Wursty's ribs.
Wursty throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Withnail misses with a takedown attempt - Wursty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Withnail misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wursty scores with a nice head shot.
Withnail checks a leg kick nicely.
A cross from Withnail lands.
Wursty will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wursty lands a jab to the nose.
Wursty misses with an attempted mid kick.
Antero Wursty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Withnail scores with a nice right hand.
Wursty wants to slow Withnail down by chopping away at his legs.
Wursty scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wursty throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Withnail crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Antero Wursty!
Antero Wursty retains his featherweight title!
Antero Wursty made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Yes, Yes I'll take questions now....Ya, I'd say leaving the Finn's was the best strategic move of my career. Blunts & the Cocksmen are stylin & profilin in St. Lucia baby! I have 2 plane tickets there myself, 1 for me & 1 for this gold belt'.
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RATING
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