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VFN 68: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Zotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zotov comes to the cage accompanied by Мы расправи. Kutsoo has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jarni Kutsoo enters the cage!
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134 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maksim Zotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarni Kutsoo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zotov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown but Zotov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kutsoo dives in and grabs Zotov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zotov pushes down on Kutsoo's head and hops out.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kutsoo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zotov struggling a bit here.
Zotov is looking for a sweep.
Kutsoo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kutsoo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kutsoo working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Zotov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kutsoo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zotov parries the strikes from Kutsoo easily there. Kutsoo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zotov to escape.
Kutsoo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zotov down.
Zotov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kutsoo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutsoo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zotov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zotov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zotov wants to control but Kutsoo postures up.
Kutsoo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kutsoo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zotov sprawls well initially but Kutsoo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kutsoo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kutsoo lands a nice short elbow.
Zotov wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Kutsoo.
Zotov gets back to full guard.
Kutsoo wants to pass the guard but Zotov is keeping the position.
Kutsoo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kutsoo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutsoo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zotov has Kutsoo pulled in close to control his posture.
Kutsoo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zotov is trying to keep Kutsoo in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zotov, not yet.
Kutsoo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kutsoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kutsoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kutsoo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kutsoo with a nice head shot there.
Zotov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kutsoo wants to pass the guard but Zotov is keeping the position.
Kutsoo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kutsoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kutsoo working some strikes from top position.
Zotov trying to control the position.
Kutsoo throws a big elbow that misses.
Zotov wants to sweep here but Kutsoo controlling him for the moment.
Zotov is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zotov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kutsoo's guard.
Kutsoo keeping full guard, as Zotov tries to pass.
Kutsoo has his foot on Zotov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zotov works his way back into a safe position though.
Zotov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kutsoo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kutsoo wants to sweep here but Zotov controlling him for the moment.
Zotov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kutsoo is retaining full guard.
Kutsoo is looking for a triangle but Zotov pushes his legs off easily.
Kutsoo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kutsoo throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Kutsoo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zotov!
Zotov tries to lock up and control but Kutsoo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutsoo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zotov's face.
Kutsoo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zotov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kutsoo with the ground and pound from mount.
Kutsoo landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zotov tries to lock up and control but Kutsoo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kutsoo breaks from Zotov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zotov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kutsoo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kutsoo with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Zotov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kutsoo raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kutsoo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zotov?
Kutsoo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Zotov really wants to buck Kutsoo off and get back to his feet.
Zotov wants to hold on but Kutsoo pushes him away.
Kutsoo is landing with some decent strikes but Zotov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarni Kutsoo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kutsoo.
Nice sprawl there from Zotov as Kutsoo shoots in.
Kutsoo closes the distance and clinches up with Zotov, looking for a takedown. Kutsoo pushes Zotov against the cage but Zotov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maksim Zotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarni Kutsoo.
Zotov throws a head kick that misses.
Kutsoo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jarni Kutsoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutsoo walks into a left hand.
Kutsoo closes the distance and clinches.
Kutsoo avoiding damage as Zotov throws knees to the body.
Kutsoo is trying to trip Zotov. He has hold of a leg but Zotov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kutsoo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kutsoo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kutsoo stopping the sweep attempt from Zotov.
Kutsoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kutsoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kutsoo throws a big elbow that misses.
Kutsoo stands up over Zotov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutsoo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kutsoo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zotov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kutsoo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo tries to reverse the position but Zotov maintains control.
Zotov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kutsoo is now in Zotov's guard. A big mistake from Zotov there, giving up the dominant position!
Kutsoo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kutsoo wants to control from the top but Zotov keeps moving.
Kutsoo wants to get up but he can't break Zotov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zotov wants to sweep here but Kutsoo controlling him for the moment.
Zotov trying to control the position.
Kutsoo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zotov controls Kutsoo momentarily but Kutsoo frees himself.
Kutsoo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zotov keeping moving, preventing Kutsoo from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutsoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zotov controls Kutsoo momentarily but Kutsoo frees himself.
Zotov keeping full guard, as Kutsoo tries to pass.
Kutsoo throws a big right hand that misses.
Kutsoo wants to control from the top but Zotov keeps moving.
Zotov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kutsoo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zotov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zotov is trying to keep Kutsoo in close.
Kutsoo working some strikes from top position.
Kutsoo postures up and lands a big shot to Zotov's brow.
Kutsoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Zotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutsoo postures up.
Jarni Kutsoo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zotov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zotov working a defensive guard here.
Kutsoo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zotov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kutsoo wants to control from the top but Zotov keeps moving.
Kutsoo throwing strikes from guard but Zotov blocks nicely.
Kutsoo throws a big elbow that misses.
Kutsoo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zotov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zotov 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kutsoo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kutsoo throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo throws a big elbow that misses.
Kutsoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zotov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kutsoo throwing strikes but missing.
Zotov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutsoo throws a big elbow that misses.
Kutsoo throwing strikes but missing.
Zotov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zotov, not yet.
Zotov has his foot on Kutsoo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kutsoo works his way back into a safe position though.
Kutsoo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kutsoo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zotov working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kutsoo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kutsoo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kutsoo is working Zotov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kutsoo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarni Kutsoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Zotov throws the kick towards the body but Kutsoo avoids it.
Zotov stuffs the takedown attempt from Kutsoo. Kutsoo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kutsoo fails with the takedown.
Zotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarni Kutsoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kutsoo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zotov circles away.
Maksim Zotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarni Kutsoo.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown but Zotov shows good takedown defense.
Zotov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kutsoo moves in looking to clinch but Zotov pushes him off.
Zotov tries to land a leg kick but Kutsoo saw it coming and moves away.
Kutsoo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zotov did well to prevent Kutsoo getting side control.
Kutsoo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zotov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kutsoo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kutsoo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zotov gets full guard.
Kutsoo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zotov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zotov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kutsoo is one step ahead there.
Kutsoo passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zotov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zotov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zotov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zotov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kutsoo with a nice head shot there.
Zotov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kutsoo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zotov wants to finish this one by submission but Kutsoo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zotov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo can't escape the position.
Kutsoo slips a leg in and gets back to 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!
Kutsoo is pressing down on Zotov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zotov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kutsoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutsoo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kutsoo working a defensive guard here.
Zotov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kutsoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zotov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kutsoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kutsoo tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo wants to stand but Zotov is controlling the position.
Zotov trying to control but Kutsoo is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Maksim Zotov.
Kutsoo darts in looking for a takedown but Zotov gets double underhooks and turns Kutsoo into the cage.
Jarni Kutsoo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kutsoo wants a takedown but no success here.
Maksim Zotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zotov throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutsoo.
Zotov blocks an elbow strike.
Kutsoo jumps guard.
Kutsoo keeping moving, preventing Zotov from controlling successfully.
Kutsoo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Zotov looking to sit in guard and control but Kutsoo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zotov wants to stand up but Kutsoo is controlling him.
Zotov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kutsoo.
Kutsoo landing with the ground and pound.
Zotov keeping moving, preventing Kutsoo from controlling successfully.
Zotov 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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zotov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zotov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kutsoo!
Kutsoo blocking the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jarni Kutsoo.
I've got Kutsoo 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarni Kutsoo!
An intense looking Jarni Kutsoo took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'WHO? WHO? WHO`S THE BEST?! I CAN`T HEAR YOU!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cechini Muszyna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chalky White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
143 lbs
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160 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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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
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cechini Muszyna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chalky White!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muszyna dips to his left and cracks White with an uppercut!
Muszyna just misses with a punch to the body.
Muszyna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
White cracks Muszyna with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Muszyna is looking to chop away at White's legs.
Muszyna moves into the clinch.
White is trying to drag Muszyna to the mat but Muszyna just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Muszyna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
White drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Muszyna gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Muszyna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down White.
Muszyna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
White has Muszyna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Muszyna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cechini Muszyna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chalky White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muszyna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
White drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Muszyna gets the underhooks and prevents it.
White letting Muszyna take a breather here.
Muszyna cracks White with a nice body shot.
Muszyna lands a body shot in the clinch.
White can't get the takedown.
Muszyna stops a takedown attempt from White.
White is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muszyna gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Muszyna - that landed with a thud.
White looks winded!
White wants to take the fight to the mat but Muszyna manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Muszyna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muszyna jabs White right on the nose. White blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Chalky White has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muszyna thows a body shot but no joy.
White moves out of range as Muszyna strikes.
Muszyna darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Muszyna.
Muszyna stalling in the clinch.
White is looking for a takedown.
White drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Muszyna gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Muszyna slowing the pace effectively.
Muszyna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Muszyna.
White goes for a takedown attempt but Muszyna pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Muszyna throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muszyna lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Muszyna lands the left hand.
Muszyna jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Muszyna with a jab.
Muszyna takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White misses with a straight left.
White takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muszyna lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand.
White is rocked!
Muszyna slips a jab and a cross from White.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Muszyna finish him?
Muszyna lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Muszyna feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends White sprawling to the canvas! White rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Muszyna finish him?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Muszyna lands a beautiful left hook that drops White. White tries to recover but Muszyna is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and White lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cechini Muszyna!
Cechini Muszyna was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Maake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Dimagiba is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cedric Maake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Dimagiba!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maake lands a really nice looking cross but Dimagiba seems unphased.
Dimagiba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dimagiba drops his hands momentarily and Maake takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No luck for Dimagiba with that takedown attempt.
Maake lands a body shot.
Maake scores with a shot to the body.
Dimagiba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dimagiba dives in and grabs Maake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maake pushes down on Dimagiba's head and hops out.
Cedric Maake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Dimagiba.
Maake lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maake throws a shot to the body.
Dimagiba looks winded!
Dimagiba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dimagiba ducks under a wild hook from Maake.
Maake scores with a nice strike.
Maake with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Maake misses.
Good exchange - Maake coming out on top.
Dimagiba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maake.
Dimagiba is rocked!
A big right from Maake misses.
Dimagiba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maake jabs Dimagiba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Juan Dimagiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maake leaves Dimagiba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maake stuffs the takedown attempt from Dimagiba. Dimagiba gets slowly back to his feet.
Dimagiba takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maake connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dimagiba. Dimagiba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dimagiba.
Maake lands a big uppercut and Dimagiba crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dimagiba looks OK. Maake waves Dimagiba back to his feet!
Dimagiba is still on wobbly legs! Can Maake finish him?
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maake as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Dimagiba.
Dimagiba seems to have recovered his senses.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maake napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dimagiba's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maake controlling the position for now.
Maake is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dimagiba thows a huge punch but Maake dodges it nicely.
Maake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dimagiba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maake gets full guard.
Dimagiba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dimagiba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maake working a defensive guard here.
Dimagiba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Maake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dimagiba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dimagiba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maake keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Maake dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maake misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Maake as he connects with a hook.
Maake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dimagiba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dimagiba tries to move into range but Maake moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maake scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dimagiba in his tracks.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maake as he jumps to the side.
Maake connects with a jab.
A jab from Maake finds it's way through Dimagiba's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maake lands an overhand right.
Maake connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba moves out of range of the strikes.
Dimagiba misses with a takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Maake counters with a left to the body.
Maake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dimagiba can do to turn this around?
Dimagiba is breathing heavily.
Dimagiba misses with a low kick as Maake jumps back.
Dimagiba walks into a jab.
Dimagiba looks for a takedown but Maake sprawls well.
Cedric Maake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Dimagiba.
Maake lands a jab to the head.
Dimagiba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maake avoids it really well and circles away.
Maake clobbers Dimagiba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maake connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimagiba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Maake.
Dimagiba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dimagiba there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maake connects with the punch.
Maake is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dimagiba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dimagiba tries to move into range but Maake moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dimagiba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dimagiba shoots in and drives through. Maake sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dimagiba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dimagiba walks into a stiff left hand from Maake.
Dimagiba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maake cracks Dimagiba with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maake has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dimagiba to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimagiba walks straight into a right hand from Maake - that's dropped him! Maake jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Dimagiba from any more punishment! Dimagiba complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cedric Maake!
Cedric Maake bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Black has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black dives in and scores a takedown into Goldman's guard.
Black thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Black postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Goldman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Black, into his guard.
Goldman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goldman defends well.
Goldman wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Goldman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Black's guard.
Goldman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Goldman wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Goldman seems to be looking for submissions.
Goldman is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Black manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black working for a triangle but Goldman defends it easily.
Goldman is looking to advance position but Black has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Goldman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Goldman and Black has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Goldman is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it.
Black tries to advance to mount but Goldman denies him.
Goldman is looking for a sweep.
Goldman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Black looking for submissions off his back.
Goldman is working for a kimura but Black is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Black tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Goldman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Goldman!
Our winner, Tony Goldman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddard Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Stonedberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddard Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Stonedberg!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stark is trying to control the action in half guard but Stonedberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stonedberg defending well though.
Stark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stonedberg's head.
Stark with the ground and pound but Stonedberg uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stonedberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stark content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stark wants to control from the top but Stonedberg keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark throwing strikes from guard but Stonedberg blocks nicely.
Stark is in close to Stonedberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stark throws a big right hand that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark working some strikes from top position.
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stark with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonedberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stark is one step ahead there.
Stark postures up in Stonedberg's guard and throws a big left but Stonedberg blocks it.
Stonedberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Stonedberg, not yet.
Stonedberg trying to control the position.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Stark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stonedberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stark scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stark throwing strikes from guard but Stonedberg blocks nicely.
Stonedberg trying to control the position.
Stark with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stark's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stark landing with the ground and pound.
Stonedberg wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment.
Stark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stonedberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stark prevents Stonedberg from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark throwing strikes from guard but Stonedberg blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stark postures up in Stonedberg's guard and throws a big left but Stonedberg blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark trying to control but Stonedberg is working from the bottom.
Stark postures up.
Stark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stark throws a strike but Stonedberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stonedberg wants to get up but he can't break Stark's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stark managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg stops Stark from standing up.
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet.
Stark keeping full guard, as Stonedberg tries to pass.
Stonedberg wants to stand and escape but instead Stark has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Stonedberg has wrist control.
Stark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stark 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.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stark working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stonedberg's head.
Stonedberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stark is controlling him.
Stark scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddard Stark dominated that round.
That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stonedberg gets caught flat footed, as Stark shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stonedberg wants to stand but Stark is controlling the position.
Stark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stark throws a strike but Stonedberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stonedberg won't allow Stark to get back to his feet.
Stark wants to sweep here but Stonedberg controlling him for the moment.
Stonedberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stark manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Stonedberg misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonedberg is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stonedberg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stonedberg gets underhooks to prevent Stark's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddard Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stonedberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stark can't get the takedown.
Stark is trying to drag Stonedberg to the mat but Stonedberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stark wants to take the fight to the mat but Stonedberg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Stonedberg on the inside.
Stonedberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stark wants to take the fight to the mat but Stonedberg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stonedberg pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stonedberg tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stark wants a takedown.
Stark wants a takedown.
Stark is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stonedberg breaks the clinch.
Eddard Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stonedberg scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Stonedberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Stark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stonedberg can pounce on him.
Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stark.
Stonedberg feints and then cracks Stark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stark down.
Stonedberg throws a body kick that misses.
Stark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stonedberg.
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stonedberg bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stonedberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg avoids the body shot from Stark.
Stark throws a looping overhand right but Stonedberg ducks down to avoid it.
Stonedberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Stonedberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Stonedberg.
Michael Stonedberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stark misses with a looping right.
Stark blocks a head kick by Stonedberg.
Stark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stonedberg but Stonedberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stark throws an off balance right hand
and Stonedberg makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stark really felt that one!
Stark throws a hook but Stonedberg avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stonedberg.
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stonedberg lands with a shot to the body.
Stark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark misses with a hook. Stonedberg ducked under it nicely.
Stark goes for a double leg but Stonedberg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stonedberg continues to drive forward.
Stark goes for a takedown attempt but Stonedberg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stonedberg scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stonedberg. Stark shrugs it off though.
Jab from Stonedberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Stonedberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A slapping body kick lands there for Stonedberg.
Stark throws the left hand but Stonedberg avoids the punch easily.
Stark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stonedberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stonedberg lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Eddard Stark has been cut.
Stark swinging wildly here.
Jab from Stark.
Stonedberg lands a big head kick that sends Stark tumbling to the mat! Stonedberg takes a step backwards and waves Stark back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stark is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stonedberg defending well as Stark loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Stark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stonedberg.
Stark seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice sprawl there from Stonedberg as Stark shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stonedberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark shoots in for a double leg but Stonedberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stonedberg digs a good hook to Stark's body.
Stonedberg scoring well with a low kick there.
Stonedberg misses with a looping right.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark closes the distance and clinches up with Stonedberg, looking for a takedown. Stark pushes Stonedberg against the cage but Stonedberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddard Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark misses with a hook
and Stonedberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Stonedberg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stonedberg lands a jab to Stark's midsection.
Stonedberg moves out of range as Stark strikes.
Stark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stonedberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg misses the jab.
Stonedberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stark is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stonedberg's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Stonedberg looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Stonedberg backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Stark's temple! It sends Stark violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Stonedberg celebrates and the doctors try to help Stark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Michael Stonedberg!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Stonedberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaemin Jeong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Till I Collapse- Eminem. Jeong has chosen Itaewon Freedom - UV feat JY Park as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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180 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaemin Jeong!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitch. Jeong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeong connects with a leg kick. Fitch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jeong throws a leg kick that misses.
Fitch misses the shot to the body.
Jeong misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jeong.
Jeong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jeong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jeong trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeong postures up.
Jeong pushes down on Fitch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jeong is trying to control. Fitch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeong is looking to advance position but Fitch won't allow it.
Jeong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fitch is looking for a sweep. Jeong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jeong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fitch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fitch is defending against the submission attempts here by Jeong.
Jeong seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeong is looking to advance position but Fitch won't allow it.
Fitch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jeong is working away from the top position though.
Fitch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jeong on the ground.
Fitch is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jeong works his way into side control.
Jeong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fitch, who protects the arm well.
Jeong trying to control the action but Fitch is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeong tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jeong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jeong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitch keeps working.
Fitch struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fitch, who protects the arm well.
Jeong cracks Fitch with a big right hand but Fitch just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jeong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jeong tries to move to mount but Fitch blocks the move with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jeong is trying to get an arm triangle but Fitch is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaemin Jeong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jeong drops his hands momentarily and Fitch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jeong misses with a body kick.
Fitch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jeong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jeong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fitch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitch blocks a leg kick.
Jeong throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Jeong misses.
Fitch takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fitch thows a body shot but no joy.
Jeong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jeong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fitch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jeong lands a front kick.
Jeong tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Fitch misses.
A nice combination there by Fitch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitch. Jeong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitch throws out the jab.
Jeong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fitch misses the jab.
Fitch misses with a looping right.
Fitch just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fitch blocks a leg kick.
That kick from Jeong tenderised Fitch's leg. Fitch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitch takes a swing at Jeong's ribcage but misses.
Jeong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jeong pushes Fitch away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeong lands a leg kick that knocks Fitch off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitch swings for the body but Jeong moves out of range.
Jeong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fitch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Jeong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fitch blocks a leg kick.
Fitch lands a glancing blow to the side of Jeong's head.
Fitch misses with a straight right.
Jeong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fitch tries to avoid it but Jeong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fitch to the ground. Fitch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jon Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaemin Jeong.
Jeong looks for a takedown but Fitch sprawls well.
Jeong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jeong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fitch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jeong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jeong misses with a takedown attempt
letting Fitch counter with a right hand.
Fitch lands with a right hand.
Jeong connects with a high kick.
A punch lands to the side of Jeong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jeong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fitch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitch.
A leg kick checked by Fitch.
Jeong connects with a right hand. Fitch shakes it off.
Jeong misses with a body kick.
Jeong misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jeong.
Jeong throws a leg kick but Fitch sees it coming and moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Fitch blocks the leg kick.
Jeong slips under a jab.
Fitch checks a low kick from Jeong.
Jeong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jeong fakes the leg kick and cracks Fitch in the body.
Jaemin Jeong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitch's calf.
Fitch throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitch lands an overhand right.
Jeong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fitch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jeong scoring well with a low kick there.
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 Jon Fitch will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fitch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitch throws a series of punches but Jeong avoids them all with ease.
Jeong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitch moves away.
Jeong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fitch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeong manages to avoid it.
Jeong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jeong lands a leg kick that knocks Fitch off balance momentarily.
Fitch cracks Jeong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitch digs a good hook to Jeong's body.
Jeong misses with a low kick as Fitch jumps back.
Jeong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitch counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitch lands with a straight right. Jeong didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeong tries to land a front kick but Fitch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jon Fitch is winning the standup battle so far.
Jeong throws a front kick aimed at Fitch's knee but Fitch avoids it well.
Fitch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeong was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitch.
Fitch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jeong tries to land a leg kick but Fitch saw it coming and moves away.
Fitch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jeong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jeong scores with a leg kick.
Fitch throws a body punch but Jeong moves out of range.
Jeong throws a head kick but Fitch moves out of range.
Fitch misses with a body shot.
Jeong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fitch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fitch throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jeong 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 Fitch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fitch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jeong tries for a takedown but Fitch circles away easily
and Fitch counters with a left to the body.
Jon Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaemin Jeong.
Jeong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitch.
Jeong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Jeong.
Jeong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitch looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeong is just out of range.
Jeong tries to work over Fitch's front leg with a kick but Fitch checks it.
Fitch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jeong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fitch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeong misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Fitch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jeong throws a leg kick which misses Fitch's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitch tries to avoid it.
Jeong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fitch lands a nice shot that snaps Jeong's head back.
Fitch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jeong can pounce on him.
Jeong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch lands to the side of Fitch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jeong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fitch trying to control the position.
Jeong looking to pass the guard.
Jaemin Jeong has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch is trying to keep Jeong in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jeong slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeong seems to be looking for submissions.
Jeong moves nicely into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitch wants to control but Jeong postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Fitch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fitch 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 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damon Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierce comes to the cage accompanied by Eve 6 - Inside Out. The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnson's choice of entrance music: The Longest Day by Iron Maiden. Damon Pierce is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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33
195 lbs
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28
217 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damon Pierce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Calvin Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pierce on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Damon Pierce has been cut.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Pierce.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Pierce counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierce in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.
Pierce postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pierce creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Pierce is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pierce thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pierce wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Pierce throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Pierce seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pierce throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pierce works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Johnson trying to control here.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Pierce sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierce is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce looks to land a strike but Johnson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pierce slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Pierce tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Damon Pierce.
Pierce misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Pierce.
Pierce misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Pierce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Pierce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierce.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Pierce looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pierce clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pierce as Johnson tries to tie him up.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pierce.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Calvin Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damon Pierce's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a jab when Pierce was well out of range.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pierce is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Pierce keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pierce.
Pierce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pierce lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pierce thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Pierce pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Pierce trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pierce into the cage.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Pierce avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson tries to work over Pierce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pierce avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Calvin Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pierce circles away quickly and effectively.
Pierce with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pierce throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pierce.
A jab from Pierce misses.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pierce is out of range.
Pierce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Pierce blocks the leg kick.
Pierce with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierce.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pierce checks it well.
Pierce misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Pierce lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Pierce.
Calvin Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierce throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pierce checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Pierce scores with a nice body kick.
A jab from Johnson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to work over Pierce's front leg with a kick but Pierce checks it.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Pierce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Pierce takes one on the button.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Pierce counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pierce.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pierce trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierce throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pierce trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Pierce keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pierce is on top in guard.
Damon Pierce overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierce trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
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 Damon Pierce will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damon Pierce's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pierce tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Pierce throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pierce delivers a nice body kick.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pierce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Pierce controls his hands.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pierce is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Pierce has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Pierce moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Good leg kick by Pierce there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pierce looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pierce throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Pierce scores with a leg kick.
Pierce fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pierce fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Pierce stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Donk. Pierce catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pierce fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calvin Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierce.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierce wants to clinch.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Pierce fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Pierce saw that one coming.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Pierce's front leg but catches the back leg as Pierce tries to avoid it.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Pierce sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pierce has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Pierce.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierce throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pierce cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pierce is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pierce checks a leg kick.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson stuns Pierce with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson tries a low kick but Pierce avoids it.
Johnson throws a body punch but Pierce moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Pierce throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Pierce.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Pierce sees coming a mile off.
Johnson cracks Pierce with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pierce counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Pierce 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.
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Pierce.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Calvin Johnson!
Calvin Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rami Kottari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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30
255 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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27
274 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rami Kottari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman lands the left hand.
It looks like Rami Kottari has been cut.
Kottari walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bateman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kottari on the side of the head.
Bateman lands a big right hand that sends Kottari crashing to the mat! Bateman stays standing though and waves Kottari back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman sends Kottari crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bateman is motioning to the referee to let Kottari up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kottari is rocked!
Horrible takedown by Kottari or perhaps it was just good defense by Bateman which made him look bad.
Oh Kottari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bateman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bateman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kottari's head.
Bateman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kottari checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kottari seems to have got his legs back now.
A good leg kick by Bateman.
Bateman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bateman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Bateman misses its intended target.
Bateman lands a big right hand that sends Kottari crashing to the mat! Bateman stays standing though and waves Kottari back to his feet!
Rami Kottari's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kottari slips a straight right by Bateman.
Bateman misses with a straight left.
Bateman misses with a leg kick.
Bateman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kottari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kottari staying out of range there.
Bateman lands with an overhand left.
Bateman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kottari.
Bateman throws a body punch but Kottari moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kottari.
Kottari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bateman moves away.
Bateman slips a straight right by Kottari.
Bateman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kottaris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
BOOM! Bateman lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kottari. Kottari tries to recover but Bateman is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kottari lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Bateman!
Patrick Bateman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earl Bertane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bertane comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Above The Law. McGregor has chosen Bloc Party - Flux as his entrance music. Charlie McGregor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Earl Bertane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Bertane.
McGregor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bertane. That did some damage!
Bertane moves in looking to clinch but McGregor pushes him off.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor looks for the body kick but Bertane saw that one coming.
McGregor leaves Bertane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bertane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bertane shoots and misses
and McGregor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Earl Bertane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
Bertane shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earl Bertane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Bertane avoids it well.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGregor lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Bertane sprawling to the canvas. McGregor follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Bertane hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from McGregor there.
Bertane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGregor is working away from the top position though.
Bertane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGregor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGregor's back!
Bertane looking for the RNC.
Bertane missing with strikes.
Bertane is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
McGregor is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Bertane 's hooks.
Bertane punching from mount but McGregor doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertane unloads with some shots from mount but McGregor bucks and avoids them well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor tries to lock up and control but Bertane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor is squirming around, avoiding Bertane's attempts to control the action.
Bertane moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McGregor has worked his arm free - good work by McGregor!
Bertane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bertane wants to control for a moment but McGregor uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is looking for a sweep. Bertane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bertane wants to control but McGregor is keeping him busy.
Bertane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bertane is working for a kimura but McGregor is defending it quite comfortably.
McGregor is concentrating on defense, preventing Bertane from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertane thows a huge punch but McGregor dodges it nicely.
McGregor is defending against the submission attempts here by Bertane.
Bertane trying to control the action but McGregor is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bertane looks to land a strike but McGregor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie McGregor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bertane shoots in but McGregor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Bertane tries for a takedown but McGregor circles away easily
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
McGregor is looking to score with low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bertane checks a leg kick.
Bertane shoots in and drives through. McGregor sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earl Bertane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
Bertane scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - McGregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bertane fails with the takedown
and McGregor counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor leaves Bertane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bertane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGregor swivels and escapes.
Bertane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGregor comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Bertane stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but McGregor is on him like rabid pit bull! Bertane slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie McGregor!
The defeated Earl Bertane had this to say: 'That was a great fight. The better fighter won and that is that. Thanks to my fans and keep coming out to at all my fights and I will always try to finish all my fights. Cheers'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin St Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Rold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Andre comes to the cage accompanied by When the Saints Go Marching In. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin St Andre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Enrique Rold!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Rold misses.
St Andre throws a lazy uppercut
and Rold finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
St Andre blocks a low kick nicely.
Rold walks into a left hand.
Rold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from St Andre.
St Andre throws a shot to the body.
Rold misses with a body kick.
St Andre scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. St Andre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
St Andre lands a jab to Rold's midsection.
Rold throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Andre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
St Andre tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rold is able to avoid easily.
Rold swings for the body but St Andre moves out of range.
Rold shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has St Andre pinned against the cage. St Andre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rold shoots in and bounces St Andre off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
St Andre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St Andre wants to sweep but no luck.
St Andre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St Andre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rold postures up and lands a big shot to St Andre's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Andre keeping full guard, as Rold tries to pass.
St Andre working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rold tries to free his leg and advance position but St Andre is retaining full guard.
St Andre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rold trying to control the position from guard on top but St Andre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Andre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
St Andre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Andre keeping moving, preventing Rold from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rold being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
St Andre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rold defends it easily.
Rold wants to control from the top but St Andre keeps moving.
St Andre looking to control.
St Andre keeping moving, preventing Rold from controlling successfully.
Rold advances position into side control!
Rold taking a break here but St Andre is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rold misses with a head shot. St Andre uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Andre keeping moving, preventing Rold from controlling successfully.
St Andre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
St Andre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rold defends it easily.
St Andre keeping moving, preventing Rold from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rold is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! St Andre is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! St Andre has escaped and now he's on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Andre drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rold dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin St Andre dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
St Andre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rold on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rold needs to keep his hands up - St Andre had a free shot at his head there.
St Andre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rold.
Rold misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rold takes one on the button.
Rold blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Rold.
Good exchange - St Andre coming out on top.
Rold takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rold thows a body shot but no joy.
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!
St Andre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rold's sensitive parts.
St Andre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rold.
St Andre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rold feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits St Andres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab by St Andre.
A leg kick checked by Rold.
Benjamin St Andre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rold slips under a jab from St Andre.
St Andre slips a straight right by Rold.
Good work by Rold as he checks the leg kick.
Rold takes one to the side of the head.
Rold takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rold throws a looping overhand right but St Andre ducks down to avoid it.
Rold lands with a shot to the body.
Rold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
St Andre misses with an uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rold 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 St Andre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from St Andre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rold lands a head kick. St Andre smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Andre thows a left - swing and a miss!
St Andre throws a chopping leg kick but Rold manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
St Andre misses with an uppercut.
Rold throws a wild body kick that St Andre sees coming a mile off.
St Andre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rold moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A left lands for St Andre.
Rold looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
St Andre goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
St Andre misses with a wild body shot.
Rold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Andre scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for St Andre. That snapped Rold's head back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from St Andre 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 Rold has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rold and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rold looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rold looks for a takedown but St Andre sprawls well.
Rold takes a swing at St Andre's ribcage but misses.
St Andre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St Andre misses with a hook
and Rold counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in St Andre's guard now.
St Andre trying to keep a closed guard but Rold is proving a slippery customer.
Rold wants to pass the guard but St Andre is keeping the position.
St Andre keeping moving, preventing Rold from controlling successfully.
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!
St Andre looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Andre has his foot on Rold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rold works his way back into a safe position though.
Rold looking to pass the guard.
Rold passes St Andre's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rold is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, St Andre has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rold is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, St Andre has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rold is keen to just control but St Andre is a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
St Andre trying to control here.
St Andre wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin St Andre dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
St Andre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rold. Rold circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
St Andre throws a low kick but Rold avoids it.
Rold shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
St Andre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rold manages to get himself to full guard.
St Andre controlling from the top position.
Rold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rold is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rold keeping moving, preventing St Andre from controlling successfully.
Rold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Andre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Benjamin St Andre wasn't doing enough on the ground.
St Andre connects with a looping right hand.
St Andre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
St Andre throws the kick towards the body but Rold avoids it.
Benjamin St Andre is winning the standup battle so far.
St Andre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rold finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
St Andre throws a looping overhand right but Rold ducks down to avoid it.
Rold slips a jab and a cross from St Andre.
St Andre stuffs the takedown attempt from Rold. Rold gets slowly back to his feet.
Rold staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Andre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rold is out of range and St Andre settles back down.
A low kick from St Andre misses
and Rold counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent St Andre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donk. St Andre catches Rold right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rold thows a body shot but no joy.
St Andre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rold.
Rold throws a hook to the side of St Andre's head but St Andre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rold avoids the body shot from St Andre.
St Andre misses with a wild body shot.
Rold looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
St Andre blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rold shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
St Andre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rold trying to control but St Andre is working from the bottom.
Enrique Rold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rold is looking to work some ground and pound but St Andre has wrist control.
Rold trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but St Andre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
St Andre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Andre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Andre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Andre trying to control but Rold is working from the bottom.
Rold wants to sweep here but St Andre controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Andre wants to control from the top but Rold keeps moving.
St Andre tries to free his leg and advance position but Rold is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Andre trying to control but Rold is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rold is trying to control the position but St Andre postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Benjamin St Andre did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
St Andre takes a swing at Rold's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Rold.
Rold closes the distance and clinches up with St Andre, looking for a takedown. Rold pushes St Andre against the cage but St Andre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
St Andre scores with a body shot.
Benjamin St Andre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by St Andre - just one landing.
St Andre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
St Andre scores with a shot to the body.
Rold throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck St Andre on the side of the head.
Rold ducks under a wild hook from St Andre.
Rold throws a leg kick but St Andre sees it coming and moves out of range.
St Andre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Andre.
St Andre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rold moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rold misses with a leg kick.
Rold connects with an inside leg kick.
Rold on the wrong end of a nice jab.
St Andre thows a leg kick but Rold checks it
enabling Rold to counter with a crisp jab.
Rold looks to land a body kick but St Andre moved away.
St Andre connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from St Andre.
Rold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St Andre scores with a nice head shot.
Rold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rold moves away from the strike by St Andre.
Rold misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rold takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rold checks a leg kick nicely.
Rold takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rold shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches St Andre napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on St Andre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
St Andre tries to improve position but can't.
St Andre is not content to let Rold control the position.
Rold is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. St Andre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
St Andre is trying to control Rold's posture but Rold avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Andre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
St Andre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rold works his way into side control.
Rold is trying to get an arm triangle but St Andre is defending well.
St Andre gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rold is keen to just control but St Andre is a slippery customer.
Rold is thwarting St Andre's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Andre controlling the position well.
St Andre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rold drops an elbow to the side of St Andre's head.
Rold is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. St Andre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rold.
Rold is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, St Andre has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rold is trying to control the action in half guard but St Andre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin St Andre had his way with Enrique Rold in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rold on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by St Andre. St Andre obviously looking to wear him down.
St Andre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Andre throws a jab but it's blocked by Rold.
St Andre works the jab nicely.
St Andre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rold has time to react.
Rold throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around St Andre's waist but St Andre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rold off to one side.
Rold lands with a straight right. St Andre didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from St Andre.
Rold thows a body shot but no joy.
Rold throws a body kick that misses.
St Andre lands a nice shot that snaps Rold's head back.
St Andre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
St Andre misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rold has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by St Andre.
A big left from St Andre misses.
St Andre lands a nice shot that snaps Rold's head back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from St Andre.
Rold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? St Andre is fending him off so far but Rold persists. Nope, St Andre circles away and we're back to standing.
St Andre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Andre lands a jab to Rold's midsection.
Rold moves out of range of the strikes.
St Andre takes a swing at Rold's ribcage but misses.
St Andre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rold is out of range and St Andre settles back down.
St Andre blocks the body kick.
Enrique Rold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rold checks a low kick from St Andre.
Rold needs to keep his hands up - St Andre had a free shot at his head there.
Rold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
St Andre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rold manages to avoid it.
Rold shoots in but no luck this time.
Benjamin St Andre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrique Rold.
Rold is looking to land body kicks.
St Andre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rold counters with a good, hard body kick but St Andre shrugs it off.
Rold throws a head kick but St Andre moves out of range.
Rold is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rold walks into a jab.
Rold takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Andre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by St Andre.
Rold pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Andre throws a nice inside leg kick.
St Andre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
St Andre lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
St Andre blocks the body kick.
Benjamin St Andre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
St Andre works the jab nicely.
Rold misses with a leg kick.
St Andre lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by St Andre. Beautiful body shot.
Rold shoots in looking for a takedown. St Andre tries to sprawl out of it but Rold keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. St Andre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
St Andre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rold on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
St Andre scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Rold.
St Andre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A clash of legs there as St Andre blocks the low kick.
Rold is looking to land body kicks.
St Andre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by St Andre.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for St Andre.
St Andre will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Andre lands a slapping body shot.
St Andre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rold walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin St Andre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for St Andre, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin St Andre!
Benjamin St Andre retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Benjamin St Andre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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